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Sierra Radio Systems
Series 200 Control System Owners Manual
Version 1.2
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Summary

Introduction to Sierra Radio Systems

Basic Checklist for System Setup

Provides a checklist of essential steps for system operation and setup.

Sierra Radio Systems Architecture Overview

System Installation Checklist

Basic Checklist Summary for Installation

Summarizes the essential steps for configuring and running the control system.

Configuring the CPU Board

CPU Board Jumper Settings Explained

Details the jumper configurations for the CPU board and their functions.

Configuring the Radio Control Board

RCB Jumper Configurations and Functions

Explains jumper settings for RX port select, CPU address, DTMF filter, and local I/O.

Hardware Orientation and Components

Component Descriptions: Power, CPU, and RCB

Describes the Power Supply Board, CPU Board, and Radio Control Board (RCB) components.

Configuring the Backplane for System Assembly

Using Optional Signaling Boards in the System

External Connections Guide

Backplane DC Power Connection Details

Details how to connect the control system to an external 12 VDC power source.

CPU Board Connections Explained

CPU Board Serial Port Connector Usage

Explains the RS-232 serial port connection for PC configuration and control.

Radio Control Board (RCB) Connections

DB-9 Radio Connections Pinout

Details the pinout and function of the DB9 connector for connecting external devices to the RCB.

Microwave Radio Interface Board Overview

AS-3 Audio Squelch Board Details

Radio I;O - II (RIO-II) Board Description

Configuring the Control System

Control System Configuration Software

Configuration Wizard Steps Overview

Outlines the step-by-step process for creating a new control system configuration.

Reset and Customize Basic Parameters

Guides on resetting parameters and customizing essential settings like call sign and unlock codes.

Configure Each Radio Port for Operation

Explains how to assign personalities (e.g., repeater, link) to individual radio ports.

Setting Audio Levels

Audio Level Setting Dialog Box

Describes the dialog box for interactively setting audio levels for each port and board.

Command Names and Macros Configuration

Setting Command Names and Macros

Explains how to create custom commands and string multiple commands together using macros.

Saving and Downloading Configuration Files

Save and Download Configuration File Process

Details on saving the configuration to a file and downloading it to the control system.

Terminology and File System Structure

Files and Configuration Structure Explained

Defines program files, configuration files, and the file system structure.

Script Files Usage

Config Program Environment File (config.env)

Installing New Firmware Guide

Programmer Options and Accessories

Presents options for in-circuit programmers (EPIC, Serial) and necessary accessories.

Connecting to the Control System for Setup

Programming Interface Connections

Details the connections for in-circuit programming to CPU and RCB boards.

Downloading New Firmware to the Boards

ME Labs EPIC In-Circuit Programmer Settings

Downloading New Firmware to the CPU Board

Control System Operation Overview

Status Indication LEDs on the Radio Control Board

Command Processor Functionality

Command Processor Concepts Explained

Explains how the command processor reads, analyzes, and executes commands from DTMF or serial port.

Entering Commands via Ports

Details how to enter commands via repeater ports, link ports, and serial ports.

Control System Command Reference Guide

Command Categories Overview

Categorizes commands into User Level, System Admin, System Configuration, and Internal Hardware.

System Normal Commands

System Normal Command Execution

Describes commands for returning the system to a known, safe state, like Site Normal or Link Normal.

Identification Commands

CW ID and Location ID Commands

Covers commands for forcing CW ID, sending CW ID, and sending location ID in CW format.

Repeater System Control

Repeater Port Commands

Details commands for enabling/disabling repeater systems and controlling individual repeater ports.

Link Port Connection Commands

Link Control Commands

Explains commands for linking and unlinking radios, splitting groups, and managing link status.

Port Access Mode Commands

Carrier, CTCSS;DCS, and PL Status

Covers commands for setting COR mode, PL mode, and checking PL status for ports.

Port Monitor Commands

Remote Monitor Control

Details commands for enabling or disabling remote monitoring for specific ports or with local link enabled.

Force Transmitter Control

Transmitter On;Off Commands

Describes commands for forcing a specific transmitter on or off and canceling the forced state.

Loopback and Delay Commands

Loopback Functionality

Explains commands for turning loopback on or off for specific ports or globally.

General Purpose I;O (GPIO) Commands

GPIO Bit and Word Control

Details commands for setting GPIO word values and individual GPIO bits for output control.

Remote Base Commands

Remote Base Configuration and Control

Covers commands for setting emission mode, frequency, and transmit/receive parameters for remote base radios.

System Admin (Super User) Commands

Test Tone Commands

Describes commands for controlling test tones, including turning them on/off, setting frequency, and amplitude.

Link Port CTCSS;DCS Mode Commands

Details commands for resetting PL modes to their default values for linked and local radios.

Port Enable;Disable Master Commands

Port Enable;Disable Control

Explains commands for disabling/enabling ports, saving states, and super disabling ports.

Command Enable;Disable Commands

Command Lockout Management

Covers commands for setting command lockout, sending status, and sending complete lockout status for radios.

DTMF Generation Commands

System Configuration Commands

Unlock Code Management

Details commands for setting, deleting, and checking unlock codes for system access.

Configuring Basic Parameters (ID, Prefix, Location ID)

CW ID String Configuration

Explains how to set the primary CW ID string using DTMF digits, including character mapping.

Site Prefix and Location ID Commands

Covers commands for setting and retrieving site prefixes, location strings, and secondary location strings.

Macro Programming Commands

CW Telemetry Commands

Link Map Configuration

Setting Logical to Physical Port Mapping

Explains how to map logical ports to physical ports for flexible system configuration.

Port Type Assignment

Port Type Definitions

Defines different port types like Repeater, Link, Remote Base, IRLP, and VOIP Link.

Group Configuration and Management

Defining and Linking Groups

Details how to define groups, set default linked members, and create temporary linked groups.

Digital Pot Controls for Audio Level Setting

Setting Digital Pot Values

Explains methods for setting digital potentiometer values, including specific values and interactive adjustment.

Command Telemetry Routing

Basic Configuration (ID, Prefix, Location ID)

Internal Hardware System Commands

Processor and Firmware Commands

Covers commands for resetting processors, sending firmware versions, and managing reset counters.

Firmware CRC Commands

EEPROM Management Commands

Configuration Backup and Restore

Details commands for backing up, restoring, and managing EEPROM configuration data and parameters.

Configuration Parameters Overview

Timing Configuration Parameters

Lists timing parameters for DTMF, telemetry, transmit timeouts, and delays, with descriptions and values.

Sound and Port Parameters

Details parameters for repeater port sounds, link port sounds, CW parameters, and other sounds.

Methodology for System-wide Audio Level Setting

Step 1: Set Port 0 Rx Level

Sets the reference receiver audio level for Port 0 using a service monitor and specific signal parameters.

Setting Port Transmit and Link Levels

Guides on setting Port 0 Tx level, link port Tx levels, and link port Rx levels.

Setting Telemetry Levels

Details setting system-wide telemetry bus levels and individual transmitter telemetry levels.

Appendix

Glossary of Terms

Radio Control Board and Port Definitions

Defines terms like Radio Control Board, Port, Physical Port Number, Logical Port Number, Repeater Port, Link Port, IRLP Port, and Remote Base Port.

Unlock Code and Group Definitions

Explains unlock codes, superunlock codes, and the concept of port grouping for system management.

Receive Qualification, Squelch, and Transmit Timing

Telemetry Tones and Level Control

Software Architecture and Theory of Operation

CPU and RCB Board Memory Usage

Details memory types (ROM, RAM, EEPROM) and usage for CPU and Radio Control Boards.

Parameter Storage and Configuration

Explains how parameters are stored in serial EEPROM, including working, backup, and deep backup copies.

Initialization and Default Configuration

Describes the system initialization process, default parameter loading, and handling of program revisions.

Summary

Introduction to Sierra Radio Systems

Basic Checklist for System Setup

Provides a checklist of essential steps for system operation and setup.

Sierra Radio Systems Architecture Overview

System Installation Checklist

Basic Checklist Summary for Installation

Summarizes the essential steps for configuring and running the control system.

Configuring the CPU Board

CPU Board Jumper Settings Explained

Details the jumper configurations for the CPU board and their functions.

Configuring the Radio Control Board

RCB Jumper Configurations and Functions

Explains jumper settings for RX port select, CPU address, DTMF filter, and local I/O.

Hardware Orientation and Components

Component Descriptions: Power, CPU, and RCB

Describes the Power Supply Board, CPU Board, and Radio Control Board (RCB) components.

Configuring the Backplane for System Assembly

Using Optional Signaling Boards in the System

External Connections Guide

Backplane DC Power Connection Details

Details how to connect the control system to an external 12 VDC power source.

CPU Board Connections Explained

CPU Board Serial Port Connector Usage

Explains the RS-232 serial port connection for PC configuration and control.

Radio Control Board (RCB) Connections

DB-9 Radio Connections Pinout

Details the pinout and function of the DB9 connector for connecting external devices to the RCB.

Microwave Radio Interface Board Overview

AS-3 Audio Squelch Board Details

Radio I;O - II (RIO-II) Board Description

Configuring the Control System

Control System Configuration Software

Configuration Wizard Steps Overview

Outlines the step-by-step process for creating a new control system configuration.

Reset and Customize Basic Parameters

Guides on resetting parameters and customizing essential settings like call sign and unlock codes.

Configure Each Radio Port for Operation

Explains how to assign personalities (e.g., repeater, link) to individual radio ports.

Setting Audio Levels

Audio Level Setting Dialog Box

Describes the dialog box for interactively setting audio levels for each port and board.

Command Names and Macros Configuration

Setting Command Names and Macros

Explains how to create custom commands and string multiple commands together using macros.

Saving and Downloading Configuration Files

Save and Download Configuration File Process

Details on saving the configuration to a file and downloading it to the control system.

Terminology and File System Structure

Files and Configuration Structure Explained

Defines program files, configuration files, and the file system structure.

Script Files Usage

Config Program Environment File (config.env)

Installing New Firmware Guide

Programmer Options and Accessories

Presents options for in-circuit programmers (EPIC, Serial) and necessary accessories.

Connecting to the Control System for Setup

Programming Interface Connections

Details the connections for in-circuit programming to CPU and RCB boards.

Downloading New Firmware to the Boards

ME Labs EPIC In-Circuit Programmer Settings

Downloading New Firmware to the CPU Board

Control System Operation Overview

Status Indication LEDs on the Radio Control Board

Command Processor Functionality

Command Processor Concepts Explained

Explains how the command processor reads, analyzes, and executes commands from DTMF or serial port.

Entering Commands via Ports

Details how to enter commands via repeater ports, link ports, and serial ports.

Control System Command Reference Guide

Command Categories Overview

Categorizes commands into User Level, System Admin, System Configuration, and Internal Hardware.

System Normal Commands

System Normal Command Execution

Describes commands for returning the system to a known, safe state, like Site Normal or Link Normal.

Identification Commands

CW ID and Location ID Commands

Covers commands for forcing CW ID, sending CW ID, and sending location ID in CW format.

Repeater System Control

Repeater Port Commands

Details commands for enabling/disabling repeater systems and controlling individual repeater ports.

Link Port Connection Commands

Link Control Commands

Explains commands for linking and unlinking radios, splitting groups, and managing link status.

Port Access Mode Commands

Carrier, CTCSS;DCS, and PL Status

Covers commands for setting COR mode, PL mode, and checking PL status for ports.

Port Monitor Commands

Remote Monitor Control

Details commands for enabling or disabling remote monitoring for specific ports or with local link enabled.

Force Transmitter Control

Transmitter On;Off Commands

Describes commands for forcing a specific transmitter on or off and canceling the forced state.

Loopback and Delay Commands

Loopback Functionality

Explains commands for turning loopback on or off for specific ports or globally.

General Purpose I;O (GPIO) Commands

GPIO Bit and Word Control

Details commands for setting GPIO word values and individual GPIO bits for output control.

Remote Base Commands

Remote Base Configuration and Control

Covers commands for setting emission mode, frequency, and transmit/receive parameters for remote base radios.

System Admin (Super User) Commands

Test Tone Commands

Describes commands for controlling test tones, including turning them on/off, setting frequency, and amplitude.

Link Port CTCSS;DCS Mode Commands

Details commands for resetting PL modes to their default values for linked and local radios.

Port Enable;Disable Master Commands

Port Enable;Disable Control

Explains commands for disabling/enabling ports, saving states, and super disabling ports.

Command Enable;Disable Commands

Command Lockout Management

Covers commands for setting command lockout, sending status, and sending complete lockout status for radios.

DTMF Generation Commands

System Configuration Commands

Unlock Code Management

Details commands for setting, deleting, and checking unlock codes for system access.

Configuring Basic Parameters (ID, Prefix, Location ID)

CW ID String Configuration

Explains how to set the primary CW ID string using DTMF digits, including character mapping.

Site Prefix and Location ID Commands

Covers commands for setting and retrieving site prefixes, location strings, and secondary location strings.

Macro Programming Commands

CW Telemetry Commands

Link Map Configuration

Setting Logical to Physical Port Mapping

Explains how to map logical ports to physical ports for flexible system configuration.

Port Type Assignment

Port Type Definitions

Defines different port types like Repeater, Link, Remote Base, IRLP, and VOIP Link.

Group Configuration and Management

Defining and Linking Groups

Details how to define groups, set default linked members, and create temporary linked groups.

Digital Pot Controls for Audio Level Setting

Setting Digital Pot Values

Explains methods for setting digital potentiometer values, including specific values and interactive adjustment.

Command Telemetry Routing

Basic Configuration (ID, Prefix, Location ID)

Internal Hardware System Commands

Processor and Firmware Commands

Covers commands for resetting processors, sending firmware versions, and managing reset counters.

Firmware CRC Commands

EEPROM Management Commands

Configuration Backup and Restore

Details commands for backing up, restoring, and managing EEPROM configuration data and parameters.

Configuration Parameters Overview

Timing Configuration Parameters

Lists timing parameters for DTMF, telemetry, transmit timeouts, and delays, with descriptions and values.

Sound and Port Parameters

Details parameters for repeater port sounds, link port sounds, CW parameters, and other sounds.

Methodology for System-wide Audio Level Setting

Step 1: Set Port 0 Rx Level

Sets the reference receiver audio level for Port 0 using a service monitor and specific signal parameters.

Setting Port Transmit and Link Levels

Guides on setting Port 0 Tx level, link port Tx levels, and link port Rx levels.

Setting Telemetry Levels

Details setting system-wide telemetry bus levels and individual transmitter telemetry levels.

Appendix

Glossary of Terms

Radio Control Board and Port Definitions

Defines terms like Radio Control Board, Port, Physical Port Number, Logical Port Number, Repeater Port, Link Port, IRLP Port, and Remote Base Port.

Unlock Code and Group Definitions

Explains unlock codes, superunlock codes, and the concept of port grouping for system management.

Receive Qualification, Squelch, and Transmit Timing

Telemetry Tones and Level Control

Software Architecture and Theory of Operation

CPU and RCB Board Memory Usage

Details memory types (ROM, RAM, EEPROM) and usage for CPU and Radio Control Boards.

Parameter Storage and Configuration

Explains how parameters are stored in serial EEPROM, including working, backup, and deep backup copies.

Initialization and Default Configuration

Describes the system initialization process, default parameter loading, and handling of program revisions.

Sierra Series 200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeController
Input Voltage24 VDC
Communication ProtocolModbus
Operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Enclosure RatingIP65