E Series Data Radio – User Manual User Manual E Series Data Radio ER450 Remote Data Radio EB450 Base Station EH450 Hot Standby Base Station www.trio.com.au © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Contents SECTION 1 3 Part A – Preface 4 Warranty Important Notice Warning - RF Exposure Compliance Information Related Products Other Related Documentation and Products Revision History 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 Part B – E Series Overview 6 Definition of E Series Data Radio E Series Product Range E Series – Features and Benefits Model Number Codes Standard Accessories 6 6 6 8 9 Part C – Applications 10 Application Detail Systems Architecture Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite
E Series Data Radio – User Manual SECTION 1 Part A - Preface Part B - E Series Overview Part C - Applications Part D - System Planning and Design Part E - Getting Started Part F - Operational Features Part G - Commissioning Part H - Maintenance © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part A - Preface Part A – Preface Warranty Warning - RF Exposure All equipment supplied by Trio DataCom Pty Ltd is warranteed against faulty workmanship and parts for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the customer.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part A - Preface Important Notices for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D Hazardous Locations Applies to models ER450-xxxxx-xHx(CSA Marked) This product is available for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D Hazardous Locations. Such locations are defined in Article 500 of the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication NFPA 70, otherwise known as the National Electrical Code and in Section 18 of the Canadian Standards Association C22.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview Part B – E Series Overview Definition of E Series Data Radio E Series – Features and Benefits The E Series is a range of wireless modems designed for the transmission of data communications for SCADA, telemetry and any other information and control applications that utilise ASCII messaging techniques.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview • Network wide non intrusive diagnostics which runs simultaneously with the application. • Network wide diagnostics interrogation which can be performed from anywhere in the system including any remote site. • Diagnostics will route its way to any remote or base / repeater site regardless of how many base / repeater stations are interconnected.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview Model Number Codes D, E, H, S & M Series Data Radios - Part Number Matrix = Tyxxx-aabbb-cde T y x x x - a a b b b - c d e Options - Hot Standby Configurations* 0 = No Options Duplexer Antenna Antenna Number Type Config A B Dual [x4] C Single Internal Single D Dual [x2] Internal Dual [x2] E Single External Single F Dual [x2] External Dual [x2] Options - Base Stations Duplexers* 0 = No Options 1 = 450MHz Band RejectTypically Internal [D
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview Standard Accessories Part Number Description Duplexers DUPLX450BR DUPLX450PC DUPLX450BP Part Number Description RF Cables and Accessories Duplexer BAND REJECT 400-520 MHz for use with Base / Repeater / Links. For Tx / Rx frequency splits >9MHz. (Fitted Externally for a Link, Internally or Externally for Base / Repeater) Duplexer BAND REJECT 400-520 MHz for use with Base / Repeater / Links. For Tx / Rx frequency splits <9MHz.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part C – Applications Part C – Applications Generic Connectivity Application Detail The E Series has been designed for SCADA and telemetry applications, and any other applications that use an ASCII communications protocol, and which connect physically using the RS232 interface standard (although converters can be used to adapt other interfaces such as RS422/485, RS530/V35, G703 etc).
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part C – Applications Systems Architecture Point-to-Point This simple system architecture provides a virtual connection between the two points, similar to a cable. Dependent of the hardware chosen, it is possible to provide a full duplex connection (i.e. data transfer in both directions simultaneously) if required.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part C – Applications (See Part F - Operational Features) data transfer on the system. Digipeater Systems Backbone Store and Forward Systems This configuration is used where all sites are required to communicate via a repeater site. A repeater site is used because it has a position and/or height advantage and thus provides superior or extended RF coverage. The radio modem at the repeater does not have to be physically connected to the application’s master site.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Part D – System Planning and Design Selecting Antennas Understanding RF Path Requirements A radio modem needs a minimum amount of received RF signal to operate reliably and provide adequate data throughput.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Examples of Predictive Path Modelling Clear line of site Radio path with good signal levels, attenuated only by free space loss. Obstructed Radio Path This path has an obstruction that will seriously degrade the signal arriving at the field site. Page 14 © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Effect of Earth Curvature on Long Paths This path requires greater mast height to offset the earth curvature experienced at such a distance (73km). © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design There are basically two types of antennas – omni-directional and directional. Omnidirectional antennas are designed to radiate signal in a 360 degrees segment around the antenna. Basic short range antennas such as folded dipoles and ground independent whips are used to radiate the signal in a “ball” shaped pattern.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design RF Feeders and Protection Data Connectivity The antenna is connected to the radio modem by way of an RF feeder. In choosing the feeder type, one must compromise between the loss caused by the feeder, and the cost, flexibility, and bulk of lower loss feeders. To do this, it is often prudent to perform path analysis first, in order to determine how much “spare” signal can be allowed to be lost in the feeder.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Cable Wiring Diagrams Page 18 © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Cable Wiring Diagrams RS232 Connector Pin outs (DCE) Port A and B, Female DB9 © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Power Supply and Environmental Considerations General When mounting the equipment, consideration should be given to the environmental aspects of the site. The cabinet should be positioned so that it is shaded from hot afternoon sun, or icy cold wind. Whilst the radios are designed for harsh temperature extremes, they will give a longer service life if operated in a more stable temperature environment.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Physical Dimensions - Remote Data Radio - ER450 © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Physical Dimensions - Base Station - EB450 Page 22 © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Physical Dimensions - Hot Standby Base Station - EH450 © Copyright 2005 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER450 Part E – Getting Started ER450 Quick Start Guide Introduction Welcome to the ER450 Quick Start Guide. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, with simple explanations to get you upand-running. Mounting and Environmental Considerations The ER450 radio comes complete with a mounting cradle and is attached to a panel or tray by means of screws or bolts, using the hole slots provided.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER450 ER450 Connections Layout The TVIEW+ Cable is a standard CAT 5 RJ-45 (Male) to RJ-45 (Male) patch cable. It is intented for RS232 serial communications only and should not be connected directly into an ethernet port of a PC. The Cable must be used in conjunction with the RJ-45 to DB9 Adaptor. TVIEW+ Adaptor Configuration: Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders The RF antenna system should be installed in accordance with the manufacturers notes.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER450 User Interfaces – Ports A & B RS232 Connector Pin outs (DCE) Port A and B, Female DB9 Each user port (A & B) is wired as a RS232 DCE, configurable for no handshaking (3-wire) interface, or for hardware or software (Xon/X-off) flow control. In most systems flow control is not required, in which case only 3 wires need to be connected between the radio and the application device.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER450 Power Supply Requirements TVIEW+ Management Suite The E Series radio modem is designed and calibrated to operate from a filtered 13.8Vdc regulated supply, but will operate from a 10-16Vdc (11-16Vdc for EB450 & EH450) range.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER450 Optimising the Antenna for best RX signal LED Indicators & Test Outputs LED Legend Once the unit is operational, it is important to optimise the antenna tuning. In the case of a directional antenna, it will be necessary to align the antenna for the best received signal. This can be done by using the (0-5Vdc) output on Pin 9 of Port B to indicate signal strength (RSSI). This voltage can be converted to dBm using the chart below.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER450 Received Signal Indicator Verifying Operational Health The “RX/SYNC” LED is used to indicate the state of the receiver. It is possible to verify the operation of the radio modem using the indicators provided by the unit. The state of the transmitter and receiver, and data flow can be interpreted by the indicator LEDs (see below). If the LED is off, no signal is being received.
E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EB450 EB450 Quick Start Guide Introduction Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the EB450 Base / Repeater Data Radio. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, with simple explanations to get you up-and-running. Mounting and Environmental Considerations The EB450 Base Station is housed in a 2RU 19” rack enclosure. The 4 mounting holes on the front panel should be used to secure the unit to the rack.
