Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Copyright © 2005 Wireless Matrix. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America Created On: 11-17-05 This document is proprietary to Wireless Matrix Corporation. Do not reproduce, use or disclose without permission. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this document.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide WIRELESS MATRIX SDT-5000 INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS General Considerations Mounting Recommendations Site Selection Power Requirements Regulatory Information ANTENNA INSTALLATION Attaching to a Free Standing Pole Attaching to an Existing Structure (Meter Shed or Compressor Building) Orientating the Antenna Using a Compass Connecting the Cable to the SDT-5
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Safety Precautions Read and understand the entire manual and follow the safety instructions WARNING! 1. Replace fuse with same type and rating for protection against fire and damage. 2. The SDT-5000 is a Radio Frequency (RF) generating device. Do not operate the unit when anyone is in the vicinity noted in the Safety Information section of this guide. This could result in personal injury. 3.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Safety Information Read and understand the complete Installation Guide, including the Safety Precautions, prior to using the SDT-5000 Modem. The SDT-5000 is a radio unit used to receive and transmit data. When in operation, the SDT-5000 transmits and receives RF signals to and from a Geo-stationary orbital satellite. Follow appropriate guidelines when installing the SDT-5000 near hazardous locations. As defined in ANSI/ISA Standard S82.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Important Safety Notice The SDT-5000 satellite radio emits radio frequency (RF) energy when transmitting. Operators should maintain a safe distance from radio when transmitting. The safe distance of 20 cm is measured from the center of the antenna beam with respect to the ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 standard. The SDT-5000 uses a directional antenna.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Introduction This guide explains procedures for installing the Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 (Modem). The SDT5000 itself consists of a high gain antenna, which is mounted on top of a transceiver unit. A remote terminal unit (RTU) must be connected to the satellite modem before any communication with a remote host can take place.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Pre-Installation Considerations You should perform a pre-installation evaluation before installing any SDT-5000 components. A pre-installation evaluation will provide information about how and where to install the SDT-5000 and will help identify potential installation issues.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Mounting Recommendations The antenna mount must support the antenna weight and wind force created by the nominal wind speeds for that location. An “unobstructed line of sight” from the antenna to the satellite is essential for reliable communications. Mount the antenna as far away from any noise producing sources as possible.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Antenna Installation Wireless Matrix recommends placing other antennas (private radio or cellular) at least 3-feet from the antenna mount. A typical pole mounted antenna is displayed in figure 1. Patch Antenna SDT-5000 Mounting Bracket Satellite Direction U-Bolts Mounting Pole Integrated Junction Box Connector Cable (not included) Figure 1.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Attaching to a Free Standing Pole 1. An in-ground free standing pole installation will consist of a 10 to 12-foot 2 3/8 or 2 7/8-inch schedule 40 pipe installed in a hole filled with concrete. 2. Identify the installation site keeping in mind that the location must be outside any hazardous area and “unobstructed line of sight” to the satellite is essential. 3. Dig the hole at least 2-feet below the frost line where possible. a.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Orientating the Antenna Using a Compass Before powering up the antenna, it is important to orient the antenna in the general direction of the satellite. Failure to point the antenna in the general direction of the SDT-5000 will cause the unit to go into a Channel Search, which could take as long as fifteen minutes to complete. Steps to point the antenna using the compass provided are described below. 1.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide 2. Find the general installation location on the Antenna Positioning Map and make note of the specific Azimuth (150-240 Degree Range) and Elevation (30-60 Degree Range). Using the compass provided with the installation guide, find a flat surface and line up Magnetic North with the correct end of the Compass Hand. Once the hand is fixed on North, find the location’s Azimuth on the compass face and position the SDT-5000 in the same direction.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Connecting the Cable to the SDT-5000 The SDT-5000 does not ship with a connector cable. This section describes instructions for cable selection, assembly and mating to the SDT-5000. Cable Selection The cable connecting the SDT-5000 junction box to an RTU should have stranded wires, separately insulated, with an overall sheath around it sufficiently durable to withstand environmental and mechanical conditions.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Figure 3. Mating Cable to Junction Box 1. Insert a small screwdriver into the square hole right next to the rounded oval hole. Doc. 020-331-0002v1.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide NOTE: This opens up the metallic jaws in the rounded oval hole. 2. Insert the wire into the rounded oval hole. 3. Remove the screwdriver. The jaws clamp down on the exposed wire at the end of the cable. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for every wire in the cable that needs to be connected to the terminal blocks. 5. Unused wires in the cable sheath should be neatly rolled up and taped or secured so no electrical connection is made to the junction blocks.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Using an RS232 Connection and Terminal Program to Aim the SDT5000 Complete the following steps to connect terminals and logon to the SDT-5000 modem. NOTE: The sample screens for this task were obtained from ZOC. 1. Connect a PC based terminal communication program (i.e., hyper terminal, ZOC, or PROCOMM) to the test port of the cable assembly of the SDT-5000 modem.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Figure 4. LOGON window NOTE: The windows displayed in this section are shown in the Transparent mode for example purposes. The same selections described below are applicable for all modes. The window is displayed for 30 seconds to enter a username and password before the window will clear. If the window clears, press the Enter key twice again and the window will be displayed. 4.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Figure 5. Main Menu window 8. From the Main Menu, select option “1” Installation and Antenna Aiming by typing “1” in the Select field. Press the Enter key. The Installation and Antenna Aiming window is displayed (see figure 6). Figure 6. Installation and Antenna Aiming window NOTE: Do not change any information in the Installation and Antenna Aiming window.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide CAUTION: The SDT-5000 will not transmit when it is in this screen. This is to protect the installer from exposure to RF energy. Aim the antenna ONLY while in the “Installation and Antenna Aiming” screen. 9. Wireless Matrix configures the Initial DH Frequency during commissioning, and the installer does not need to change this value unless directed by Wireless Matrix support personnel. 10.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Status Line The Status Line is the last line (line 24) displayed on the VT100 monitor for all windows. The fields on the status line are: the Operational state, SYNC, DSP Mode, Current DH frequency and Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR). Data on the Status Line is updated in real time and provides important information on the Wireless Matrix Modem’s state. NOTE: References to MET or MT are synonymous with the Wireless Matrix Modem.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Table 1. Descriptions for Status Line fields (continued) Function Signal to Noise Ratio Description The Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) is an indicator for the Wireless Matrix Modem receiving the satellite signal. If this value drops below “16.00” the Wireless Matrix Modem will have difficulty maintaining Sync and may experience a very high bit error rate. A value of “16.00” or above is an indicator of a normal operational signal.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Table 2. Descriptions for Operational States (continued) Function Description Channel Search The Wireless Matrix Modem is tuning to various frequencies and searching for a Data Hub (DH) signal (there is more than one signal). This will occur under the following conditions: - the Initial DH Frequency is incorrect or was never entered. You may enter this value from the Installation window. - the DH signal is not present due to a blockage (e.g.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Table 2. Descriptions for Operational States (continued) Function Description BB Invalid The Wireless Matrix Modem is in SYNC, it is continuously receiving blocks of bulletin board (BB) information (internal Wireless Matrix Modem parameters that define how the Wireless Matrix Modem is to operate). One of the blocks of data is received frequently (about once every second) and is called the Descriptor.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Sending a Test Message After the SDT-5000 has been configured, Wireless Matrix recommends sending a test message to the Wireless Matrix echo port to ensure the unit is operating properly. 1. Select option “3” User Message” from the Main Menu window (see figure 5) by typing “3” in the Select field. Press the Enter key. The User Message” window (see figure 7) is displayed. Figure 7. User Message window 2.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Figure 8. User Message (Send portion) window 6. Press the Enter key. The cursor moves to the Select field. 7. Type “S” for Send in the Select field. Press the Enter key. 8. As long as the status line at the lower left reads “OPERATIONAL | SYNC” and the SNR reads above “16”, the message should be returned and displayed in the Receive (upper) portion of the User Message screen (see figure 9).
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Figure 9. User Message (Receive portion) window Doc. 020-331-0002v1.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide SDT-5000 System Verification List To verify the SDT-5000 System is operational, follow this checklist: 1. Verify the connection from the RTU or the end device going to the SDT-5000 is secure. 2. Verify the power source output is 12 to 13-volts. 3. Attempt to send a message to the host or have the host send a message to the RTU or end device.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Table 3. Symptom and Suggestions for Troubleshooting Potential Problems Symptom The VT100 test application does not connect to the SDT5000. Suggestions a. Check that the power source is properly connected to the antenna and the power source. b. Using the voltmeter, verify power is 12 to 13.5volts. c. Check the power fuse, and ensure it is connected properly. d. Verify the SDT-5000 is powered on. e.
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide Warranty Wireless Matrix warrants that upon shipment to Customer from supplier’s facility and for the Warranty Period, hereinafter defined, the Equipment shall be free from defective materials and faulty workmanship and capable of accessing the Service ("Good Working Order").
Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide SDT-5000 Component List SDT-5000 Component Name SDT-5000 Modem with Antenna Attached mounting bracket Junction Box This Manual Recommended Components (Not Supplied) Laptop with suitable VT100 compatible communications software such as Windows Hyper-terminal Application Mounting Pole either 2 3/8” or 2 7/8” diameter U-bolts (depending on mounting pole width) 12-Volt Power Supply - A typical remote site will require a battery with recharging solar cell.
