RF Innovations CRESCENDO VHF HALF-DUPLEX Bedienungsanleitung

CRESCENDO VHF HALF-DUPLEX

USER MANUAL

Crescendo VHF Half-Duplex

User Manual

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use.

Reference No. MAN00110

Revision 4.2

July 2012

Firmware Revision 1.8

Contents

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Contents

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

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

2.1 General considerations............................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 External antennas..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Safety and Compliance............................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.3.1 Human Exposure to Emissions......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.3.2 Modifications.................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3. Configuration................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Cruise Control........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

3.2.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.2 Connecting to a Local Device......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.3 Saving and Loading Configurations ............................................................................................................................... 11

3.3 Terminal Menu Interface........................................................................................................................................................ 11

3.4 Hayes AT Command Interface................................................................................................................................................ 12

3.5 Front Panel Interface ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

3.5.1 RSSI, Tx Power, Temperature Status (Mode 2, 3, 4) ..................................................................................................... 13

3.5.2 Main Serial Port Status (Mode 5) ................................................................................................................................... 14

3.5.3 Radio Status LEDs (Mode 1).......................................................................................................................................... 14

4. Serial Port Operation.................................................................................................................................................................. 16

4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

4.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17

4.3 Advanced Features................................................................................................................................................................. 17

4.3.1 Control Lines .................................................................................................................................................................. 17

4.3.2 Packetiser Timers............................................................................................................................................................ 18

4.4 Statistics.................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

5. Radio Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.1 Data-Driven Mode.................................................................................................................................................................. 21

5.2 Packet-Driven Mode............................................................................................................................................................... 21

5.2.1 Data Path......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

5.3 Radio Parameters................................................................................................................................................................... 23

5.3.1 Addressing...................................................................................................................................................................... 23

5.3.2 Transmit Power............................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.3.3 RSSI Trip........................................................................................................................................................................ 24

5.3.4 Channel Selection ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.3.5 Retries............................................................................................................................................................................. 24

5.4 Network Architecture.............................................................................................................................................................. 25

5.4.1 Network Topology.......................................................................................................................................................... 25

5.4.2 Network Address ............................................................................................................................................................ 27

5.4.3 Store-and-forward Repeater............................................................................................................................................ 28

5.5 Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

5.5.1 Network Structure........................................................................................................................................................... 28

5.5.2 Routing Table ................................................................................................................................................................. 29

5.6 Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................................................. 30

5.6.1 Data Quality.................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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5.6.2 RSSI................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

5.6.3 Monitor RSSI.................................................................................................................................................................. 30

5.6.4 PRBS Generator.............................................................................................................................................................. 30

5.6.5 Statistics.......................................................................................................................................................................... 30

6. Protocol Operation...................................................................................................................................................................... 33

6.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................. 33

6.2 Data Driven Protocol............................................................................................................................................................. 33

6.3 Point-to-point Protocol........................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.4 Point-to-multipoint Protocol .................................................................................................................................................. 34

6.4.1 Strict and Relaxed Addressing........................................................................................................................................ 34

6.4.2 Local Mode..................................................................................................................................................................... 35

6.5 Hayes Dial-up Protocol.......................................................................................................................................................... 35

6.5.1 Dialling........................................................................................................................................................................... 35

6.5.2 Answering....................................................................................................................................................................... 36

6.5.3 Escape Sequence............................................................................................................................................................. 36

6.5.4 Hanging Up..................................................................................................................................................................... 36

6.5.5 DTR Modes .................................................................................................................................................................... 37

6.5.6 Traceroute....................................................................................................................................................................... 37

6.6 Modbus RTU Protocol............................................................................................................................................................ 38

6.7 Distributed Network Protocol (DNP)..................................................................................................................................... 38

6.8 Datagram Protocol................................................................................................................................................................. 39

6.9 RF Link Status ........................................................................................................................................................................ 40

6.10 Protocol to Radio Address Mapping .................................................................................................................................... 40

6.11 Multiple Protocol Modes...................................................................................................................................................... 42

7. Applications ................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

7.1 Point-to-point Networks ......................................................................................................................................................... 43

7.1.1 Basic Point-to-point Network ......................................................................................................................................... 43

7.1.2 Multiple Port Point-to-point Network............................................................................................................................. 43

7.1.3 Multiple Destination Point-to-point Network................................................................................................................. 44

7.1.4 Point-to-point Network with Repeater............................................................................................................................ 45

7.2 Point-to-multipoint Networks ................................................................................................................................................. 46

7.2.1 Basic Point-to-multipoint Network................................................................................................................................. 46

7.2.2 Point-to-multipoint Network with Roaming Remote...................................................................................................... 48

7.3 Hayes Dial-up Networks......................................................................................................................................................... 49

7.3.1 Basic Hayes Dial-up Network ........................................................................................................................................ 49

7.3.2 Hayes Dial-up Network with Repeaters.......................................................................................................................... 49

7.4 Modbus RTU Network with Repeater..................................................................................................................................... 51

7.5 DNP Network with Repeater .................................................................................................................................................. 52

7.6 Datagram Networks................................................................................................................................................................ 52

7.6.1 Basic Datagram Network................................................................................................................................................ 52

Appendix A Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 54

A.1 Type Approvals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 54

A.2 Radio Modem Specifications.................................................................................................................................................. 54

A.2.1 Input Current.................................................................................................................................................................. 55

A.3 Connectors Pin Assignments.................................................................................................................................................. 56

A.3.1 Main Serial Port............................................................................................................................................................. 56

A.3.2 Auxiliary Serial Port ...................................................................................................................................................... 56

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A.4 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................................................. 57

A.4.1 Mounting Plate Dimensions........................................................................................................................................... 58

Appendix B Management Reference ............................................................................................................................................. 59

B.1 Radio Configuration............................................................................................................................................................... 59

B.2 Link Control Configuration and Diagnostics......................................................................................................................... 59

B.3 Serial Port Configuration and Diagnostics............................................................................................................................ 60

B.4 Protocol Mode Configuration and Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................... 61

B.5 Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................................................. 62

Appendix C Hayes References ....................................................................................................................................................... 63

C.1 General Commands ............................................................................................................................................................... 63

C.2 Connection Management Commands .................................................................................................................................... 64

C.3 I-Registers.............................................................................................................................................................................. 64

C.4 S-Registers ............................................................................................................................................................................. 65

C.5 R-Registers............................................................................................................................................................................. 68

Appendix D Factory Defaults......................................................................................................................................................... 69

Appendix E Product Identification Table ..................................................................................................................................... 71

Appendix F Glossary....................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Introduction

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1. Introduction

Crescendo is a series of data-driven and packet-driven radio modems for high-speed data applications.

This manual is specific to Crescendo VHF Half-Duplex. Some of the relevant features of this model include:

Full VHF band switching (148-174MHz)

5W (+ 37dBm) maximum transmit power

Wideband (25kHz) or narrowband (12.5kHz) channels,

with software selectable frequency raster (6.25kHz,

12.5kHz or 25kHz)

Raw air rate 19.2Kbit/s (25kHz channels) or 9.6Kbit/s

(12.5kHz channels)

Half-duplex data-driven or packet-driven operation with

Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ)

Windows GUI for configuration and diagnostics

(Cruise Control)

Internal configuration menu with diagnostic and statistical

information

LED front panel user interface

Two RS-232 serial ports (main and auxiliary)

Operating voltage 9 to 16VDC

Type Approvals:

AS-4295

ETSI (planned)

FCC (planned)

Industry Canada (planned)

Installation

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2. Installation

2.1 General considerations

There are a number of guidelines to observe when installing a Crescendo.

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

Please contact your antenna manufacturer or RF Innovations 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. See

sections 2.3 below for safety considerations.

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 2,400pF is recommended for transfer rates up to

19.2Kbit/s. If a non-shielded, 30pF / 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.

RF Innovations supply a range of external 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 7.1dB/30m at 148-174MHz, whereas

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

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

should be followed at all times.

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

antennas are subject lightning strikes, RF Innovations recommends protecting all antennas against lighting

strike by using lightning surge arrestors.

Installation

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2.3 Safety and Compliance

2.3.1 Human Exposure to Emissions

To limit human exposure, the following guidelines should be observed:

1. Take reasonable precautions in any installation to maintain a clearance of no less than 1 m (one

metre) from the antenna to any person.

2. Do not apply power to the device unless the clearance described in 1 above has been allowed.

The guidelines above apply when transmitting at maximum power, with an antenna gain of up to 13 dB.

For further information on human RF exposure, contact your local health department. For example, Health

Canada‟s Safety Code 6 provides a comprehensive set of guidelines.

2.3.2 Modifications

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RF Innovations may void the user‟s authority to operate

the equipment legally, as well as any warranty provided.

Configuration

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3. Configuration

3.1 Overview

The Crescendo provides four user interfaces that allow the radio to be configured and its performance to be

monitored:

1. Cruise Control management interface: All radio configuration and diagnostics parameters can be

accessed using the Windows-based Cruise Control Graphical User Interface (GUI).

2. Terminal menu interface: A menu system is available over either of the Crescendo‟s serial ports.

This menu interface can be accessed through any terminal emulation program, such as RFI InTerm,

which can be downloaded from http://www.rfinnovations.com.au.

3. AT command interface: The AT command interface can be used to configure the Crescendo

through ASCII Hayes attention commands. This can be used to read / adjust the Crescendo

configuration and read performance parameters.

4. Front panel interface: The front panel interface consists of six dual colour (red / green) LEDs and a

push button. This panel can display the radio status, RSSI, configured transmit power, temperature,

and serial port status.

Configuration

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3.2 Cruise Control

The following sections briefly outline how to use Cruise Control with the Crescendo. For more information,

see the Cruise Control Manual. Figure 1 below is a typical screenshot of the Cruise Control Configuration

Tool.

Figure 1: Cruise Control Configuration Tool

3.2.1 Installation

The requirements for using the Cruise Control application are:

Pentium III+ Windows based machine.

At least 1 available serial port.

The Cruise Control application is provided on a CD, and runs with a self-installer.

3.2.2 Connecting to a Local Device

In order to connect to a local device, attach the Crescendo to the PC running Cruise Control via a serial port.

Configure Cruise Control with the appropriate serial port settings (19200 8N1 by default), and ensure that

the Crescendo is configured with Hayes AT command interface

on the connected port.

For a port to accept AT commands it must first be in local command mode. See section 6.5.3 on page 73

for information on enabling and disabling local command mode.

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