STI Engineering RFI-148 Manual de usuario

Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Client: STI Engineering

360 Herndon Parkway Model: RFI-900 250

Suite 1400 FCC ID: P5MRFI900

Herndon, VA20170 Standards: FCC Part 90

http://www.rheintech.com Report #: 2018010

Appendix J: Manual

Please refer to the following pages.

RFI-148 & RFI-900 HIGH OUTPUT

POWER PAGING TRANSMITTERS

USER MANUAL

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging

Transmitters

User Manual

DISCLAIMER

STI Engineering reserves the right to make improvements on the product in this manual at any time without

notice.

No part of this manual may be produced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means

without the written permission of STI Engineering.

Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, STI Engineering

assumes no responsibility for its use or infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its

use.

Reference No. MAN00165

Revision 2.5

July 2018

Firmware Version 4.x

Contents

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 3 of 99

Contents

1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2. Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 General Considerations............................................................................................................................................................ 7

2.2 External Antennas .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Product Installation.................................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.3.1 Installation Guidelines to Ensure Safe Exposure Levels .................................................................................................. 9

2.3.2 Typical Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.4 Safety and Compliance........................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.4.1 Human Exposure to Emissions, Safe Distances.............................................................................................................. 12

2.4.2 Equipment Installation.................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.4.3 Modifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 12

3. Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

3.2 Cruise Control........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

3.2.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2.2 Connecting to the Paging Transmitter ............................................................................................................................ 14

3.2.3 Device Navigation .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2.4 Sensor Gauges ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

3.2.5 Firmware Update ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

3.3 SNMP...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.4 Terminal Menu Interface........................................................................................................................................................ 17

3.5 Hayes AT Command Interface................................................................................................................................................ 17

3.5.1 List Slicing Syntax.......................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.5.2 Sequenced AT Commands.............................................................................................................................................. 18

3.6 Front Panel Interface ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

3.7 LIU Interface .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4. Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.1 Serial Port Operation............................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.1.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.1.2 Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.1.3 Statistics.......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Ethernet Operation................................................................................................................................................................. 22

4.2.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.2.2 IP Addressing.................................................................................................................................................................. 22

4.2.3 Statistics.......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.3 Transmitter Operation............................................................................................................................................................ 22

4.3.1 Transmit Power............................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.3.2 Channel Selection ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.3.3 Push-To-Talk (PTT) ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.3.4 External Reference.......................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.3.5 Absolute Delay Adjustment............................................................................................................................................ 25

4.3.6 RF Diagnostics................................................................................................................................................................ 26

4.4 Data........................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

4.4.1 4-Level Deviation Mapping............................................................................................................................................ 26

4.4.2 Carrier Offset.................................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.4.3 Custom Deviation ........................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.5 Fan Control............................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Contents

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 4 of 99

4.5.1 Fan Override................................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.5.2 Self-Test.......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

5. Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

5.1 Status Monitoring................................................................................................................................................................... 29

5.1.1 Conditional Cut-off Checking......................................................................................................................................... 29

5.1.2 Minimum and Maximum Sensor History ....................................................................................................................... 30

5.2 Faults...................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

5.2.1 Fault Actions................................................................................................................................................................... 30

5.2.2 Fleeting Faults ................................................................................................................................................................ 31

5.2.3 Combined Fault .............................................................................................................................................................. 31

5.2.4 Hardware Alarm Outputs................................................................................................................................................ 31

5.3 Remote Firmware Update and Snapshot................................................................................................................................ 31

5.3.1 Update............................................................................................................................................................................. 31

5.3.2 Snapshot.......................................................................................................................................................................... 32

5.4 Time........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33

5.4.1 Real Time Clock............................................................................................................................................................. 33

5.4.2 SNTP Client.................................................................................................................................................................... 33

6. Internal Encoding........................................................................................................................................................................ 34

6.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

6.2 POCSAG Settings................................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.3 Protocols Supported............................................................................................................................................................... 35

6.3.1 TNPP .............................................................................................................................................................................. 35

6.3.2 PET................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

6.3.3 TAP................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

6.3.4 Page Datagram................................................................................................................................................................ 36

6.4 Test Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 38

7. Hot Standby Operation............................................................................................................................................................... 39

7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................. 39

7.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39

7.3 Operation................................................................................................................................................................................ 40

7.4 Switchover Faults................................................................................................................................................................... 40

7.5 Hardware Feedback ............................................................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix A Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 42

A.1 Type Approvals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42

A.2 RFI-148/900250 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 42

A.3 Serial Connectors................................................................................................................................................................... 45

A.3.1 Rear Serial Port ............................................................................................................................................................. 45

A.3.2 Front Serial Port (DCE)................................................................................................................................................. 45

A.4 LIU Interface.......................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Appendix B Controller Configurations......................................................................................................................................... 48

B.1 Motorola NIU Controller / FLEX Mode ................................................................................................................................ 48

B.2 Glenayre C2000 Controller / FLEX Mode............................................................................................................................. 48

B.3 Glenayre C2000 Controller / POCSAG Mode....................................................................................................................... 48

B.4 Zetron Model 66 Transmitter Controller / POCSAG Mode................................................................................................... 49

Contents

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 5 of 99

Appendix C Management Reference............................................................................................................................................. 50

C.1 Serial Port Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................................................... 50

C.2 SNMP Diagnostic Parameters............................................................................................................................................... 51

Appendix D Hayes AT Reference .................................................................................................................................................. 54

Appendix E Sensor and Fault List Reference............................................................................................................................... 88

Appendix F Product Identification Table ..................................................................................................................................... 92

Appendix G Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................... 93

G.1 Configuring Sensor Cutoffs ................................................................................................................................................... 93

G.2 Fault LED Active................................................................................................................................................................... 93

G.2.1 External Reference Fail ................................................................................................................................................. 94

G.2.2 High Transmit Power .................................................................................................................................................... 95

G.2.3 High VSWR .................................................................................................................................................................. 95

G.2.4 Disable Transmit ........................................................................................................................................................... 95

G.3 Unit Won’t Transmit .............................................................................................................................................................. 96

G.3.1 PTT Override................................................................................................................................................................. 96

G.3.2 Hardware or Auto PTT.................................................................................................................................................. 97

G.3.3 Profile Definition........................................................................................................................................................... 97

G.4 Unit Transmits at Low Power................................................................................................................................................ 97

Appendix H Glossary...................................................................................................................................................................... 98

Appendix A Technical Specifications

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 6 of 99

1. Introduction

The RFI-148 and RFI-900 are high power output paging transmitters operating in the VHF and UHF band,

respectively.

RFI-148: VHF band operation (138 MHz –

174 MHz) with 2.5 MHz switching bandwidth

RFI-900: UHF band operation (929 MHz –

932 MHz) with 3 MHz switching bandwidth

Up to 250 W (54 dBm) maximum transmit

power

Compatible with:

POCSAG 512, 1200, 2400 bps (2-level

FSK).

FLEX 1600 (2-level FSK), 3200 (2- or 4-

level FSK), 6400 bps (4-level FSK).

Windows GUI for configuration and

diagnostics over serial or network (Cruise

Control).

SNMP diagnostics.

TNPP and PET/TAP support (decoder) over

serial or network.

POCSAG encoder with in-built deployment

test and modulation self-test feature.

DSP precision modulation.

Integrated isolator.

RF diagnostics port for in-rack receiver.

Remote firmware update capability.

Software selectable frequency offset.

Adjustable absolute delay correction.

Hardware alarm outputs.

Front panel indicators for power output and

diagnostics.

High frequency stability and external

reference option.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 7 of 99

2. Installation

2.1 General Considerations

There are a number of rules to observe when installing a paging transmitter.

Antenna selection is vital to a good RF link. Different antennas are required depending on the application.

Please contact your antenna manufacturer or STI Engineering for correct antenna selection.

Antenna placement has a significant impact on RF link performance. In general, higher antenna placement

results in a better communication link. A vantage point should be chosen to clear the propagation ellipsoid.

An unobstructed, line-of-sight link will always perform better than a cluttered or obstructed link.

Obstructions, such as walls and poles, will distort the antenna radiation pattern and VSWR, resulting in less

efficient transmission and reception.

Antennas in close proximity are potential sources of mutual interference. A transmitter can cause overload of

a nearby receiver, if due precautions are not taken in antenna location. Moreover, transmitters in close

proximity may cause intermodulation. Slight adjustments in antenna placement may help solving

interference problems.

All items of radio equipment, such as antennas, are sources of RF radiation. They should thus be placed

away from electrical equipment, such as computers, telephones or answering machines.

Serial cable runs between radio modem and attached terminal equipment (eg RTU or PC) should be kept as

small as possible. A maximum cable capacitance of 2,400 pF is recommended for transfer rates up to 19.2

kbit/s. If a non-shielded, 30 pF / foot cable is used, the maximum length should be limited to 80 feet

(approximately 24m). For higher interface speeds, the length of the serial cable should be shortened.

Long serial cables should also be avoided in areas with frequent lightning activity or static electricity build-

up. Nearby lightning strikes or high levels of static electricity may lead to interface failure.

The Ethernet cable from the RFI-148/900250 to the Ethernet switch must be less than 10 metres long.

STI Engineering supplies a range of external data interface converters for applications requiring long cable

runs.

2.2 External Antennas

Long antenna feed lines cause RF loss, both in transmission and reception levels, and degrade link

performance. When long cable runs are required use a suitable low-loss cable.

As an example, RG58 (tinned-copper braid) will exhibit a loss of 7.1 dB / 30 m at 148 MHz –174 MHz,

whereas RG58 CellFoil will exhibit 3 dB less (4.2 dB / 30 m).

Antennas should not be located within close reach of people, due to radiation hazard. Exposure guidelines

should be followed at all times.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 8 of 99

Use extreme caution when installing antennas and follow all instructions provided. Because external

antennas are subject lightning strikes, STI Engineering recommends protecting all antennas against lighting

strike by using lightning surge arrestors.

2.3 Product Installation

The back panel of the AC model paging transmitter is shown below in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Paging Transmitter Back Panel (AC model shown)

1. System Ground: External connection for system ground. When connecting a 24 VDC supply the

negative line is connected to the system ground. When connecting a -48 VDC supply the positive

line is connected to the system ground

2. RF Output: Modulated RF output from the paging transmitter. N-type female connector.

3. External Frequency: External reference input for accurate channel synthesis. BNC female

connector.

4. Ethernet: Ethernet connection for configuration and diagnostics over UDP. RJ45 connector. The

Ethernet cable from the RFI-148/900250 to the Ethernet switch must be less than 10 metres long.

5. AC Switch: Power switch.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 9 of 99

6. Power Supply Input: The power supply input is model-specific. The AC input connector is shown in

Figure 1.

a. 24VDC Model: 20 to 31.2 VDC input range for 24 V nominal. Phoenix terminal block

connector.

b. -48VDC Model: -40.5 to -57 VDC input range for -48 V nominal. Phoenix terminal block

connector.

c. 110/240VAC Model: 100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

7. RF Diag: Sniffer port for diagnostics. TNC female connector.

8. 24V DC Output (RFI-900 only): Enabled via Cruise Control (Encoder Interface →24 V DC

Output), the RFI-900 can source up to 2A at 24V to an external load. Phoenix terminal block

connector (plug supplied).

9. LIU Interface: Combined alarm and encoder interface. DC-37 female connector.

10. RS-232: Rear serial port.

a. RFI-148: DE-9 male connector (DTE)

b. RFI-900: DE-9 female connector (DCE).

2.3.1 Installation Guidelines to Ensure Safe Exposure Levels

The following installation guidelines ensure that safe exposure levels to radio frequency radiation are not

exceeded:

1. Ensure the unit is switched off, and the mains power supply is unplugged.

2. Properly connect antennas, and RF cabling.

3. Connect other cabling, leaving power cables last.

4. Ensure that the safe distance limits in Table 1 are met before powering and operating the unit, using

physical exclusion barriers if necessary.

Este manual sirve para los siguientes modelos

Tabla de contenidos

Manuales populares de Transmisor de otras marcas

NIVELCO

NIVELCO EasyTREK SCA-300 Series Manual del propietario

Honeywell

Honeywell 5816WMBR Manual de usuario

Kamstrup

Kamstrup READy MTU Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Omega

Omega ZW Series Manual de usuario

ABB

ABB Field 264H Guía

Alinco

Alinco DJ-V17T Manual de usuario

Dejero

Dejero EnGo 3x Manual de usuario

Rosemount

Rosemount 4600 Manual de usuario

Speaka Professional

Speaka Professional 2342740 Manual de usuario

trubomat

trubomat GAB 1000 Manual de usuario

Teledyne Analytical Instruments

Teledyne Analytical Instruments LXT-380 Manual de usuario

Rondish

Rondish UT-11 Manual de usuario

MG 10JRE Manual de usuario

Burkert

Burkert 8177 Manual de usuario

Firetide

Firetide HotPort 3203 Manual

Tele Radio

Tele Radio T9-02 Manual de usuario

Rotronic

Rotronic HygroFlex HF3 Series Manual de usuario

Jamara

Jamara FCX6 Pro Tel Manual de usuario