Satel SATELLINE-3AS - User Manual

SATELLINE-3AS
User Guide, Version 3.6
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Summary

Important Notice

Restrictions on Use

Warranty and Safety Instructions

SATELLINE-3 AS(D); 869; Epic Radio Data Modems

SATELLINE-3 AS(d) Technical Specifications (330...470 MHz)

Detailed technical specifications for the 330-470 MHz SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio modem.

SATELLINE-3 AS(d) 869 Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 MHz radio modem.

SATELLINE-3 AS(d) Epic Techn. Specs (330...470 MHz)

Detailed technical specifications for the SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic radio modem (330-470 MHz).

Basic Configuration and Installation

Default settings and essential steps for configuring and installing the radio modem.

Serial Interface

RF Interface

Transmitter

Receiver

Error Correction

User Interface

Programming Mode

How to enter and use the radio modem's programming mode.

Restoring Factory Settings

Procedure for resetting the radio modem to its original factory settings.

Display and Push Buttons (SATELLINE-3 ASd and -3 ASd Epic)

How to use the LCD display and push buttons for configuration.

Transparent Data Transmission

Repeater Mode and Addressing

Repeater

Using the radio modem as a repeater station to extend network coverage.

Addressing

Configuration and use of addressing for data routing and network separation.

Using Repeaters and Addresses in the Same System

Message Routing

Operating Modes of Message Routing

Detailed Description of Message Routing

Source Mode Routing

Diversity Receiver SATELLINE-3 AS(d) Epic

Settings

Changing Parameters Using a Terminal Device

How to modify radio modem settings via a terminal program.

Changing Frequency (Active Radio Channel Frequency)

Procedure for changing the active radio channel frequency.

Changing Radio Settings

How to adjust transmitter power and receiver sensitivity.

Changing Addressing Settings (Primary and Secondary RX- and TX-Addresses)

Configuring primary and secondary transmit/receive addresses.

Modification of Routing

Restoring Factory Settings

Procedure to restore default factory settings.

Saving Modified Settings into the Permanent Memory

How to save current configuration settings permanently.

Changing Parameters Using the LCD-Display

Modifying radio modem settings via the built-in LCD display.

Changing Frequency (Frequency of the Active Radio Channel)

Procedure for changing the active radio channel frequency via LCD.

Changing Addressing

Modifying transmit and receive addresses using the LCD display.

Changing Serial Port Settings (Port 1 and Port 2)

Configuring serial port settings for Port 1 and Port 2.

Changing Parameters Using the SL-COMMANDS

How to change settings using Serial Line (SL) commands.

Frequency

SL commands for setting and querying radio frequency parameters.

Addressing

SL commands for configuring and querying modem addresses.

Radio Parameters

Installation

Installation of a Radio Data Modem

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the radio modem.

Connection Cables

Information on connecting the radio modem using various cables.

RS-232 Wiring

Wiring diagram and instructions for RS-232 serial connections.

RS-422 Wiring

RS-485 Wiring

Power Supply

Requirements and connection details for the radio modem's power supply.

Antenna Installation

Guidelines for installing antennas for optimal performance.

General Antenna Installation Instructions

Designing Systems

Factors Affecting the Quality and Distance of the Radio Connection

Satel SATELLINE-3AS Specifications

General

Modulation	FSK
Range	up to 30 km
Interface	RS-232
Receiver Sensitivity	-120 dBm
Output Power	1 W
Power Supply	10-30 VDC
Channel Spacing	12.5 / 25 kHz