E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual E Series Ethernet Radio User Manual ER45e Remote Data Radio EB45e Base Station EH45e Hot Standby Base Station Version 08-10 www.triodatacom.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Contents Part A – Preface 3 Warranty Important Notice Compliance Information Warning - RF Exposure Related Products Other Related Documentation and Products Revision History 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 Part B – E Series Ethernet Overview 6 Definition of E Series Ethernet Radio E Series Ethernet Product Range Features Model Number Codes Standard Accessories 6 6 6 8 9 Part C – Network Types Introduction Point-to-Point Networks (PTP) Point-to-Multipoint Networks (PTMP) Part D
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part A - Preface Part A – Preface Warranty All equipment supplied by TRIO Datacom Pty Ltd (As of 1 January 2009) is covered by warranty for faulty workmanship and parts for a period of three (3) years from the date of delivery to the customer.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part A - Preface Compliance Information Warning - RF Exposure Site Earthing The radio equipment described in this user manual emits low level radio frequency energy. The concentrated energy may pose a health hazard depending on the type of antenna used.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual WEEE Notice (Europe) This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview Part B – E Series Ethernet Overview Definition of E Series Ethernet Radio Features The E Series Ethernet radios are a range of wireless modems designed for the transmission of data/Ethernet communications for SCADA, telemetry and any other information and control applications that utilise ASCII messaging techniques.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview Radio and Modem - True 19,200 bps over-air data rates in 25KHz channels (also 9600 bps in 12.5KHz) - 128-bit AES encryption - 12.
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E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview Standard Accessories Part Number Description Duplexers DUPLX450BR DUPLX450BPC 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 Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part C – Applications Part C – Network Types Introduction Fundamental to understanding the use of E Series Ethernet Radios in your system is the need for a basic understanding of the different types of radio network topologies (known as NETWORK TYPES) and the function of each radio within them (known as RADIO TYPES).
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part C – Applications Point-to-Multipoint Networks (PTMP) A Point to Multipoint (PTMP) network is normally chosen when one site (i.e.: The HOST) needs to broadcast messages to multiple REMOTE sites. Point to Multipoint (PTMP) operation requires the Access Point site to have adequate RF coverage of all Remote sites. A PTMP offers the best available bandwidth and data latency when multiple remote sites are required.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part C – Applications Digipeater Systems A Point to Multipoint via repeater network is a variation of the Point To Multipoint network. It is normally chosen when the site where the SCADA (i.e.: Data) entry point does not have adequate RF coverage of other Remote sites in the network. The network diagram is shown below. In this network topology, the Access Point radio is configured as a Repeater.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Store and Forward Systems Store and forward is used as a way of extending RF coverage by repeating data messages from one site to another. This can be done globally using the inbuilt data repeating functions, or selectively using intelligent address based routing features available in some PLC/RTU protocols.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part D – Features Part D – Features Interfaces Ethernet Interface - RJ45 The LAN port (RJ-45) is a 10/100 Base-T compliant port. This port supports both TIA/EIA-568-A & B wiring as it has Auto MDI/MDIX Auto Sensing. This means you can use both straight-through and cross-over type CAT-5 or better patch cables.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part D – Features Power Supply Operating Voltage Range The ER45e Device will operate between a DC Voltage Range of 10 - 30V (13.8VDC Nominal). if the operating voltage is exceeded the E series Ethernet remote will self protect by opening its internal fuse. The EB/EH45e models operate between 11-16VDC (13.8VDC Nominal). Reverse Polarity Protection The internal power supply circuitry of the ER45e has an in series diode.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part D – Features Collision Avoidance (Digital and Carrier Detect based) Where multiple “unsynchronised” protocols coexist on a common “multiple access” radio channel, there is always a possibility that both “hosts” may poll different “remote” devices at the same time. If both devices attempt to answer back to the single master radio at the same time, it follows that a collision could occur on the radio channel.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part D – Features SNMP The E-Series Ethernet Radios Support SNMP V1 and V2 with all parameters from RFC-1213 [2]. Community Strings E-Series Ethernet Radio support 2 types of community strings, Read-only and Read-Write. The read-only community string is used to access any of the read-only objects supported in the ER45e. This string can be up to 32 characters long. The characters must be alpha numeric.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Understanding RF Path Requirements A radio modem needs a minimum amount of received RF signal to operate reliably and provide adequate data throughput. In most cases, spectrum regulatory authorities will also define or limit the amount of signal that can be transmitted, and the transmitted power will decay with distance and other factors, as it moves away from the transmitting antenna.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design obstpath.pl3 Obstructed Radio Path This path has an obstruction that will seriously degrade the signal arriving at the field site. Major Repeater Site Elevation (m) Latitude Longitude Azimuth 703.83 030 43 55.92 S 150 38 49.51 E 180.10 309.67 030 56 24.00 S 150 38 48.00 E 0.10 Antenna Type Antenna Height (m) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (dBd) ANT450/6OM 40.00 8.15 6.00 ANT450/9AL 5.00 11.15 9.
E Series Ethernet 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 Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design RF Feeders and Protection 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 Ethernet 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.
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E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Physical Dimensions - ER45e Mounting Cradle/Din Rail Mount (Optional) Mounting Cradle ER45e Mounting Cradle The ER45e mounting cradle comes standard with the x4 mounting posts.
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E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER45e Part E – Getting Started ER45e Quick Start Guide Introduction Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the ER45e Ethernet Radio. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, with simple explanations to get you up-and-running. Mounting and Environmental Considerations The ER45e 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 Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER45e Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders TVIEW+ Adaptor Configuration: The RF antenna system should be installed in accordance with the manufacturers notes. System Port Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 The RF connector used on the E Series radios are N Type female connectors. Always use good quality low loss feeder cable, selected according to the length of the cable run.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER45e Data Port The Data Port is wired as a RS232 DCE, configurable for no handshaking (3-wire) interface, or for hardware or software (X-on/ 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 Ethernet Radio – User Manual LAN Ethernet Port The LAN port is a 10/100 Base-T compliant port using an RJ-45 connector. These ports support both TIA/EIA-568-A & B wiring as they have Auto MDI/MDIX Auto Sensing. This means you can use both straight-through and cross-over type CAT-5 or better patch cables. All RJ45 connectors must utilize mating plugs that include an integral locking tab. Performing a Factory Default Please read the following notes carefully.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER45e Activating the Transmitter In most systems, the transmitter by default is controlled automatically by the radio when it has data to transmit. In some systems, such as full duplex point-to-point links or full duplex point-to-multipoint base stations, it is desirable to run the transmitter all the time (hot keyed).
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER45e Optimising the Antenna for best RX signal LED Indicators & Test Outputs 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 the Data Port to indicate signal strength (RSSI). This voltage can be converted to dBm using the chart below.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER45e 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 Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EB450 EB45e Quick Start Guide Introduction Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the EB45e Base / Repeater Ethernet Radio. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, with simple explanations to get you up-and-running. Mounting and Environmental Considerations The EB45e 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.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EB450 Typical Radio Setup Digital Inputs and Outputs The EB45e provides a facility for two channels of digital user inputs and outputs (Digital User I/O). Information on how to control and monitor this I/O using TVIEW+ Diagnostics can be found in Part J TVIEW+ Management Suite - Remote Diagnostics & Network Controller. All user I/O is optocoupled for isolation between the EB45e and uses equipment.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EB450 LED Indicators & Test outputs Bar Graph Indicators Radio is Powered If all the LEDs are off, no power is reaching the radio modem. The bar graph indicators on the front panel provide variable information regarding the performance of the Base Station. To enable / disable the bar graph display depress the Display ON / OFF button. The display will turn off automatically after 5 minutes.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EH450 EH45e Quick Start Guide Features and Benefits Introduction • Individual and identical base stations with separate control logic changeover panel Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the EH45e Hot Standby Base / Repeater Station. This section provides additional step-bystep instructions to install, commission and operate the EH45e Hot Standby Base Station.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EH450 Operational Description Ethernet Port redundancy The Hot Standby Controller (HSC) unit is a 1RU rack mounted module that interfaces to two physically separate base stations (each 2RU rack mounted modules) via a number of RF and data cables. The Hot Standby set up does NOT have Ethernet redundancy. Any requirements for Ethernet redundancy must be established externally.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EH450 Communications Ports The Data Port and System Port of each Base Station connect directly to the Hot Standby Controller units corresponding ports with the cables provided. Ensure all clamping screws on the Data Port cables are firmly secured and the System Port cables are clipped in correctly. See figure below for further details.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EH450 Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders There are 3 primary antenna connection options. All connectors used are standard N Type sockets. See figures below for further details. See ER45e Quick Start Guide for detailed wiring information.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - EH450 Front Panel Operation Switches Alarm Status LEDs Select Switch The 3 position switch (1 / Auto / 2) on the front panel provides the following functionality: There are 10 alarm LEDs on the front panel, five for base 1 and five for base 2. These LEDs provide a general indication of base station status. More detailed base station status information is available by using the diagnostic utility software.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part F – Operational Features Part F - Operational Features Multistream functionality (SID codes) RF Carrier Detect RSSI based Collision Avoidance The E 45e radios sends data messages in packets. A feature of the E 45e radios is that an address can be embedded in each packet. This address is called the stream identifier code (SID). In half duplex systems, the receiver’s RF carrier detect is used to inhibit the transmitter whilst a signal is being received.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part G – Commissioning Part G – Commissioning Check DC power connector for correct voltage (10-30VDC for ER45e and 11-16VDC for EB45e and EH45e) and polarity, BEFORE plugging in the power connector. Antenna Alignment and RSSI Testing Power-up Once the RXSIG LED is lit, it is possible to confirm RX signal strength and align a directional antenna by monitoring the RSSI output.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part H – Maintenance Part H - Maintenance Routine Maintenance Considerations The E 45e hardware itself does not require routine maintenance. However all radio products contain crystal frequency references, and the stability of these crystals changes with time. The effect of this is that the product will slowly drift off frequency, and eventually it will require re-calibration.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite Programmer Introduction Installation This manual covers the installation and operation of the E 45e TVIEW+ Management Suite which incorporates 3 utilities: Unit Connection • Programmer for configuration of the radio RF parameters, system parameters and data ports Programmer and Diagnostics Utilities • Diagnostics* for real-time monitoring and logging of radio performance parameters
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer STEP 2: Installation - TView Diagnostic Software (Optional) Note: If a previous version of the “TView WinDiags” software has been installed on your PC, you must uninstall it via Control Panel “Add/Remove Programs”. • Close down all other programs currently running. • Place the CD-ROM in the drive on the PC. • Using Windows Explorer open the “Diagnostics” directory on the CR-ROM.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Pull Down Menus and Toolbar Buttons Exit (also available on the toolbar) The items on the pull-down menus can be selected either directly with a mouse or using the ALT key in combination with a HOT KEY (e.g. ALT-F to select the file menu). Several of the functions within each menu are also available on the toolbar (click once to select). This function terminates the program.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer configuration changes that cause unexpected results resulting in the device reverting to previous configuration if contact is lost. desired configuration that can then be written to the unit (remote radio or base station). Choose “Make changes and resume contact” to safeguard changes. Some parameter changes (such as frequency change) will, by definition, automatically result in lost contact.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Settings Character Layer This menu permits selection of the PC serial port (COM1 to COM16 if available) to be used for communications with the unit. COM1 is the default selection and if a different port is to be used it must be set before establishing a session by reading the configuration from a unit. Whilst a session is established with a unit this menu can not be accessed.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Modbus This selection configures the PAD driver with options automatically set to implement the MODBUS protocol, e.g. 5 mSec timer. Custom Other configurations of the PAD driver can be selected via the Custom button which displays a dialogue box to permit selection of several configuration options as follows: • A pre-defined minimum time delay between packets received at the port.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Handshaking (Packet Modes Only) • If the standard PAD is selected (i.e. Any settings apart from SLIP/Diagnostics), then flow control can be either hardware handshaking, XON/XOFF protocol or none. If the flow control mechanism is XON/XOFF then the modem uses the standard ASCII control codes of DC1 {^Q=11(Hex)=17(Dec)} for XON and DC3 {^S=13(Hex)=19(Dec)} for XOFF. The DTR input line is totally ignored.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Transmitter The transmitter can be configured for transmit frequency and power level. Frequency The required transmit frequency in MHz can be entered in the display field. The programmer checks that the selected frequency is in the range for the particular model of radio and provides warnings if it is not.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Legacy Modulation Schemes: Some modulation types are specifically for backwards compatibility. This includes D Series compatibility mode. These legacy modes should only be chosen when backward compatibility is required as their performance is inferior to the generic modulation schemes (bandwidth and RF sensitivity).
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer PTT Timeout The PTT timeout facility is used to disable the transmitter if it exceeds the designated time. The timeout value can range from 1 to 255 seconds and the facility is disabled by setting a zero value.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer The diagnostics facility also uses SID codes. The diagnostics data simply uses a different data stream to the user data, but is processed internally by the modem. If access to the diagnostics facility is required, similar to when the diagnostics utility is used with the modem, then the data port concerned and the diagnostics stream, must have the same SID codes assigned to them.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Automatic Diagnostic Reports bit to indicate the channel is now clear to transmit on. The master unit, which is normally a base station, takes about 5ms to detect a transmission from a remote unit and set the channel busy indication bit on the radio channel. During this period collision of remote transmissions can still occur and is unavoidable. Note: The master must be permanently keyed.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer • Backoff Timing – “Maximum Slots”, “Time per Slot”. This can only be configured if the mode is “remote”. When a remote is ready to transmit data but it detects a carrier signal from the master set it holds back its transmission for a random “backoff” time after which it tries to transmit data again. This ensures that modems waiting to be allowed to transmit do not re-attempt to do so at the same time.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer Radio Modes (Ethernet) Encryption (option upon purchase) There are three different Ethernet modes you can configure your radio to be. Access Point - Defines the Access Point in a Network. The function of the access point is to manage bridges and remotes beneath it. There must be one and only one Access point per Radio network. Remote - A remote radio in the network.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Password The Password tab is used to give your units configuration protection. You will notice you have two options: • Disabled - This allows the radios configuration can be read/ written to without a password. • Enabled - This prompts the user for a password upon starting a programming session.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part J – Appendices Part J – Appendices Appendix A - Firmware Updates Remote and Exciter Firmware update Overview Firmware updates are to be performed on a unit connected locally to the PC. It is recommended that all cabling to the unit be disconnected prior to commencing firmware update to minimise any interruption to the process or disturbances of signals on cables still connected.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual the page has loaded, you should be able to see two headings, “Firmware” and “Upload Firmware Pack”. Underneath the Firmware heading you will be able to see; Your current firmware version and your alternate firmware version (your radio may not have one). Underneath you Upload Firmware Pack heading, you will be able to see “Select TPK File” and a Browse Button.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part J – Appendices Base Station Display Firmware Update Installation Instructions: 1. Update of the front panel firmware uses the firmware update utility supplied with the TView+ Management Suite. 2. Start the firmware update utility from the TView+ front panel. 3. In the firmware update utility select device type as “Base Station Front Panel” 4. Hot Standby Controller Firmware Update Installation Instructions: 1.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Appendix A: Open Source License Acknowledgements Schedule 1 If this product contains open source software licensed under Version 2 of the “GNU General Public License” then the license terms below in this Schedule 2 will apply to that open source software. If You would like a copy of the GPL source code in this product on a CD, TRIO Datacom will mail to You a CD with such code for $9.99 plus the cost of shipping, upon request.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients’ exercise of the rights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this License. Schedule 2 If this product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license: 7.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)” The word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the routines from the library being used are not cryptographic related. If 4.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual ER45e Radio Transmitter Connections General Frequency Range: 370-520 MHz (various sub-frequency bands available) Frequency Splits: Various Tx/Rx frequency splits - programmable Channel Selection: Dual synthesizer, 6.25 kHz channel step Channel Spacing: 12.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual EH45e Radio Transmitter Connections Ethernet Frequency Range: 380-520 MHz (various sub-frequency bands available) Frequency Splits: Various Tx/Rx frequency splits - programmable Channel Selection: Dual synthesizer, 6.25 kHz channel step Channel Spacing: 12.
E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual Part L – Support Options Part K – Support Options Website Information The TRIO Datacom website support contains links to e-mail and telephone support, technical notes, manuals, software updates. Please go to www.triodatacom.com E-mail Technical Support When e-mailing questions to our support staff, make sure you tell us the exact model number (and serial number if possible) of the Trio equipment you are working with.
