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1. 0x03 The parameter is out of allowed range or it is not allowed to change in the current operation mode A command with the certain Parameter Name followed by displays the format and range of the variable 0x04 The command is not valid for specific radio model To display the list of available commands the HELP command must be used see Software Switching to Maintenance Mode 0x05 Unspecified Error 0x06 Operation is not allowed 0x07 Operation failed 4 1 1 Software Switching to Maintenance Mode To switch to Maintenance mode the special byte sequences with special meanings are used e Escape Sequence with 20 ms guard time before and after the command characters e Escape Acknowledge O00 lt CR gt lt LF gt 20 ms toggling on CTS control line needed to acknowledge switching from Data to Maintenance mode and vice versa In Maintenance mode the unit s serial port must keep CTS line always active Happy Flow 1 In data mode the unit starts looking for the Escape sequence if there is no data from DTE for more than 20 ms Start Guard Time 2 If the unit detects the Escape Sequence the Receiver immediately stops forwarding to DTE the data received over the air and buffers it instead 3 The radio unit waits for 20 ms and then sends Escape Acknowledge to DTE if there is no data from DTE during 20 ms of Stop Guard Time 4 The unit goes to Maintenance mode and discards Escape Se
2. The SAVE command is intended to store the unit s currently used configuration into the User Configuration file The configuration stored in the User Configuration file is activated automatically after unit s reboot 4 4 4 SLEEP The SLEEP command determines the sleep mode parameters The sleeping AW400BT with GSM can be activated by real time CLK DTR RTS lines and command received through TTL inputs The user can select one two or all three conditions SLEEP Parameter Name Parameters List Parameter Name Parameter List CLK 0 Do not activate by internal real time clock 1 255 Activate by internal real time clock after 100 to 25500 msec of sleeping HW 0 Do not activate through DTR RTS lines 1 Activate through DTR RTS lines TTL 0 Do not activate by external sense lines Activate by external sense lines GTS 0 Disable Sleep mode default 1 255 Go to sleep mode if there is no activity in 10 to 2550 msec www arwestcom com 43 Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands INFO 4 5 Diagnostics and Identification Commands 4 5 1 INFO The INFO command is used to retrieve the Radio ID along with its Hardware version the loaded real time software version revision and BootLoader s version revision INFO Parameter Name Parameters List Parameter Name Parameter List ID Product ID ID49 AW400
3. Storage Precautions 1 Always clean the instrument after use Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth 2 Store in a location with a temperature of 40 85 C and no exposure to direct sunlight 3 Use aclean cloth moistened with a neutral detergent or water to clean the modem Never use an abrasive cleaner ether thinner benzene or other solvents Always make sure the instrument is completely dry before storing Dry the modem with a soft clean cloth 14 www arwestcom com Chapter 2 CONFIGURATION 2 1 Powering AW400BT with GSM To power AW400BT with GSM use the Battery kit 1 p n 99 587300 10 Figure 2 1 Battery Kit 1 2 1 1 Power supply requirements A single external power supply is necessary to operate AW400BT with GSM The external power supply needs to be Listed for US and Certified for EU countries it needs also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for 9 36V 4A This may not be the same range as other ArWest products with which you are familiar Caution To avoid the introduction of hazards when operating and installing before connecting of the equip ment to the supply make sure that the supply meets local and national safety ordinances and matches the equipment s voltage and current requirements Caution Never attempt any maintenance or cleaning of the supply while plugged in Always remove supply from AC power before a
4. by downloaded RTN corrections simultaneously If the NMEA GGA is required by remote NTRIP caster the NTRIP client can 34 WWW arwestcom com Internet services NTRIP client Remote CLI support be configured to send the NMEA GGA messages to NTRIP caster taking NMEA from the local GPS receiver connected to the UART USB or BT or using predefined NMEA GGA message saved in the configuration file The RTN command is used to configure control and monitor the NTRIP client service To start the NTRIP client service automatically after next boot the RTN auto running feature can be used refer to RTN AUTORUN command s description Example of NTRIP client configuration Let s assume we need to download RTN corrections from NTRIP caster which has the following parameters P address 78 43 52 12 Port 2101 Mount point AUT10 Login user Password pswd NMEA GGA messages are required by NTRIP caster Suppose the NTRIP client should read the NMEA GGA messages from USB send them to NTRIP caster then download RTN corrections from caster and route them to USB port The following is step by step configuration of AW400BT to configure and run described NTRIP client service Select the NTRIP client as an active RTN service RTN TYPE 1 Set the host name IP address to connect RTN HOSTNAME 78 43 52 12 Set the host port of remote machine RTN HOSTPORT 2101 Set login and password to pass authentication
5. 2 Set the host port on which the server should be run RTN HOSTPORT 3615 Set the login and password which are used for TCP RTN LOGIN user client s authorization RTN PASSWORD pswd Start run the configured TCP server RTN CONNECT 1 The execution of RTN CONNECT 1 command starts TCP server and shows the progress of starting process The following is the reported progress when the TCP server is run successfully RIN CONNECT 1 Connecting Initializing GSM module PIN code authentication Network registration Activating GPRS context Starting server Server is running At this point the TCP server is running and waits for authorized TCP client to provide remote CLI To get the IP address on which the TCP server is running the RTN HOSTNAME command can be used Note Currently the TCP server is able to serve one TCP client Note TCP server is restarted if the connection with the client is closed 3 3 NTRIP client This service is used to receive RTN corrections from specified Mount point of the specified NTRIP caster via GPRS network The downloaded RTN corrections are routed to the communication ports UART USB BT and or broadcasted by UHF transmitter to multiple UHF receivers Using this service it is possible to provide the local GPS receiver connected to UART USB or BT and remote UHF receivers for example the receivers which are not equipped with GSM GPRS module
6. Carriage Return Line Feed CR LF 0x0D 0x0A is a command delimiter The Carriage Return Line Feed CR LF 0x0D 0x0A is a reply delimiter followed by the CLI gt prompt if Echo option is On The Carriage Return Line Feed CR LF 0x0D 0x0A is a reply delimiter if Echo option is Off default option The 2 digit number followed by in the unit s reply indicates the error code refer to Table 4 1 for description A successfully performed command is replied by 00 code for both Echo ON and OFF modes A command with the certain Parameter Name and blank Parameter List displays the current settings for a given parameter www arwestcom com 37 Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention Software Switching to Maintenance Mode To set the mode ordered by CLI commands as permanent User Setting the setting automatically selected for the boot up unit the SAYE command must be asserted orders to show the help information for the given command Commands are not case sensitive unless the GSM and RTN commands small none capital characters can be used to enter CLI commands Table 4 1 Command Line Interface Error Codes Error Code Short Description 0x01 Command Syntax Error A command followed by displays a command usage 0x02 The parameter has a format error A command with the certain Parameter Name followed by displays the format and range of the variable
7. Version Ver 2 2 2 5 2 5 e E 2 v z Print Config Load Config Save Config Download Identify Close Figure 2 6 Identification tab n the Unit Name text field the unit s name can be inserted In the Owner field the owner s name can be inserted 6 In the Configurations Wireless sub tab set the parameters presented in Table 2 1 Figure 2 7 on page 23 Table 2 1 Modem Parameters for the Wireless Subtab Parameter Base Modem Remote Modem Repeater Protocol Base Remote Remote Select from the List Simplex Select from the List Simplex Select from the List Repeater Transmitter Half Duplex or Receiver Half Duplex Remote if the modem will be used as PCC transmitter if Pacific crest or PCC Receiver if Pacific crest Repeater or PCC Repeater if protocol is used protocol is used Pacific crest protocol is used Frequency channel Specifies the frequency channel on which the UHF radio operates Modulation type Specifies a modulation scheme that will be used by your modem DQPSK is recommended Forward Error Enable Correction FEC Scrambling Enable Enable RF power Select the transmission power for the radio modem in the RF modem slider or type the value in the edit box I For both Base and Remote modems the modulation type must be the same 22 www arwestcom com Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through Bluetooth AWL
8. and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Caution Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Industry Canada The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met WEEE Directive The following information is for EU member states only The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent
9. map CHANTX 1 32 Selects the frequency channel used for UHF data transmitting operation The maximum value is defined by number of frequencies in the channel map SPACE Sets channel spacing 0 25kHz a default setting 1 12 5kHz 2 6 25kHz 3 20kHz PWRB PWRW 15 36 320 4000 RF output Power in dBm mW FHOP 0 32 Frequency Hopping Pattern number LINK FHOP command can be processed only if the Channel Map up to 32 channels SCRAM 0 No Scrambling a default setting 1 255 Seed for Pseudo Random Sequence Generator FEC 0 Disable Forward Error Correction FEC a default setting 1 Enable Reed Solomon encoding RTR Base Unit 0 No Retransmission in the wireless cluster 1 There is Repeater Remote Unit 0 Auto Detect Base or Repeater 1 Receive from Repeater 2 Receive from Base Note The frequency defined by CHAN parameter is not valid if Frequency Hopping mode is selected In the Frequency Hopping mode the Frequency Pattern generator must generate the random numbers smaller than the number of frequencies listed in the unit s frequency list 40 www arwestcom com Command Line Interface Serial Interfacing Commands DPORT 4 3 Serial Interfacing Commands 4 3 1 DPORT The DPORT is an object that is responsible for data port interface configurations like Bit Rate Flow Control etc DPORT Parameter Name Parameters List P
10. on remote NTRIP caster RTN LOGIN user RTN PASSWORD pswd Set the Mount point RTN MPOINT AUTIO Set data routing type to GSMGPRS lt gt USB DPORT ROUTE 5 Disable the predefined NMEA GGA messages the NMEA GGA RTN NMEA NONE messages are read from USB port Start NTRIP client service RTN CONNECT 1 The execution of RTN CONNECT 1 command starts connecting process of NTRIP client and shows the progress of connecting The following is the reported progress when the NTRIP client connected and authenticated on the host machine successfully RTN CONNECT 1 Connecting Initializing GSM module eee cece ee eee PIN code authentication Network registration Activating GPRS context Socket Dialing Connected Authenticated After successful authentication the unit should be switched to data mode to start data routing as it is configured www arwestcom com 35 Internet services NTRIP client Remote CLI support Note Note Note 36 Now to stop the running NTRIP client service the unit should be switched to command mode and RTN CONNECT 0 command should be issued The successful execution of this command reports the following progress and result RIN CONNECT 0 Disconnecting Disconnected 00 If no data received from NTRIP caster during 30 seconds the authorized NTRIP client disconnects from its caster and starts reconnecting process The IP addres
11. potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about the take back and recycling of this product please contact your supplier where you purchased the product or consult WWW arwestcom com 9 Preface Manual Conventions WEEE Directive Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Example Description File Exit Click the File menu and click Exit Link Space This format represents titles of dialog windows boxes names of menu options identifies program interface objects such as checkboxes edit boxes radio buttons etc Temp This format is used to enter various string information e g file and directory names as well as operator commands Screen Captures This manual includes sample screen captures Your actual screen can look slightly different from the sample screen due to the modem you have connected operating system used and settings you have specified This is normal and not a cause for concern Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation contact your local dealer Alternatively request technical support using the support arwestcom com 10 www arwestcom com Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION AWAOOBT with GSM is the up to date unsurpassed 4 W UHF radio transceiver with USB a
12. 5 DB15 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 DCD_OUT O Data Carrier Detect RS 232 2 DTR_OUT O Data Terminal Ready RS 232 52 www arwestcom com Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications Number Signal Name Dir Details 3 RX CTS_IN I Receive Data positive line RS 422 RS485 Clear to Send RS 232 4 RX RX_IN I Receive Data negative line RS 422 RS485 Receive Data RS 232 ls PWRIN 49to 36VDCPowerInputt 6 USB_PWR I Power Input line USB 7 Ground Power Ground 8 PWR_IN I 9 to 36 VDC Power Input 9 DSR_IN I Data Set Ready RS 232 10 TX RTS OUT O Transmit Data positive line RS 422 RS485 Request to Send RS 232 11 TX TX OUT O Transmit Data negative line RS 422 RS485 Transmit Data RS 232 12 Ground Power Ground 13 USB D IO Positive line USB 14 USBD VO Negative line USB 15 Ground Power Ground External Antenna RF Connector The external antenna connector type is a TNC RF connector AEP Connectors 6001 7051 003 GSM Antenna Connector GSM Antenna Connector is a standard SMA connector www arwestcom com 53 Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications 54 www arwestcom com Appendix B UHF RADIO USAGE Many countries require a license for radio users such as the United States of America Be sure you comply with all local laws whi
13. ARWEST AW400BT with GSM User Manual Version 1 1 Last Revised February 5 2013 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by ArWest Communications All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from ArWest Communications www arwestcom com TABLE OF CONTENTS Pri a A A A ee 7 Terms and Conditions un A a Ba ek 7 Regulatory Information 0 0 cece eee Ies 9 Manual Conventions A ee ee ee SA eo es he ie 10 Screen Captures atus e pa saves ea de a eats a ete NER ws EUR CR UNA al A 10 Technical Assistance sicario 10 Chapter 1 Introduclion ar tu wd a REWARD CAR 11 ll Getting Acquainted ta A BL ae 12 11 1 LEEDS EET 12 1 1 2 D ta and Power Port ce ee ai es ee 12 1 1 3 External Antenna and GSM Antenna Connectofrs 13 1 1 4 Mounting Bracket sui rus ae ae el D PEDIR aes 13 LPS o ables a ee nO RS S VERAM VEM eR Re Behe RER 13 LAO Literature 2 2er Ue ete Neto ee eds 14 1 1 7 External GSM Antenna eseese 2 emn 14 1 1 8 External RF Antenna not included ss 14 I 1 9 Storage Precautions ice eR e Des e Link ei ER eine a 14 Chapter 2 Configuration 0 cece eee 15 2 1 Powering AW400BT with GSM 0 cee I 15 2 1 1 Power supply requirements 15 2 2 RF Antenna Installation sc eccer cec
14. BT GSM SN Six bytes Serial Number SN HW 1 0 hardware version in numeric Major Minor format SW Ver 1 0 Rev A displays software s version in numeric Major Minor format and revision in numeric format range from 01 to 99 for engineering releases and alphabetic format A to Z for manufacturing releases BL Ver 1 0 Rev A displays BootLoader s version in numeric Major Minor format and revision in numeric format range from 01 to 99 for engineering releases and alphabetic format A to Z for manufacturing releases BT Bluetooth serial number The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values AW400BT UHF Transceiver ArWest Product ID 49 S N 0000000123BB Hardware Ver 3 Software Ver 1 BootLoader Ver 3 8 Rev 04 B24 3 0 Rev 03 BT addr 00 18 D7 00 3C C7 4 5 2 STATE The STATE command is used to check the state of the wireless link and the alarm control lines STATE Parameter Name Parameters List oe Parameter List RSSI 15 to 137 dBm Indicates the Receive Signal Strength in dBm BER 0 to 9 9E 3 Indicates the BER level FREQ 406 000000 to 470 000000 MHz Displays the central frequency of the operating channel TEMP 30 C to 100 C Displays the temperate inside of enclosure 44 www arwestcom com Command Line Interface RTN STATE parameter Parameter List Name SYNC 0 if link is not establis
15. H GSM LICENSE AGREEMENT Use of any computer programs or software supplied by ArWest or downloaded from a ArWest website the Software in connection with AW400BT with GSM constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions The user is granted a personal non exclusive non transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single AW400BT with GSM or single computer You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of ArWest This license is effective until terminated You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual ArWest may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of AWAOOBT with GSM All ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to ArWest If these license terms are not acceptable return any unused software and manual CONFIDENTIALITY This Manual its contents and the Software collectively the Confidential Information are the confidential and proprietary information of ArWest You agree to treat ArWest Confidential Information with a degree of care no less stringent that the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade secrets Nothing in this parag
16. M GPRS Module Internal GSM GPRS quad band module 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GSM GPRS Antenna External Bluetooth Bluetooth V2 0 Class 2 supporting SPP Slave and Master Profiles Bluetooth Antenna Embedded www arwestcom com 49 Specifications AWAOOBT with GSM Modem Specifications Environmental Specifications A 1 2 Environmental Specifications Table A 2 lists the modem s environmental specifications Table A 2 Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Temperature Operating 40 C to 60 C Storage 40 C to 85 C Environmental IP 66 Dimensions H x W x D 146 mm x75 mm x 44 mm Weight 488 g Power Supply Voltage 9 to 36 VDC nominal Power Consumption Average 18W 2W 0 01W Transmit Receive Sleep Housing Color Aluminum Two tone ArWest Green Gray UHF Antenna Connector TNC 50 GSM Connector SMA A 1 3 Transmitter Specifications Table A 3 lists the transmitter specifications Table A 3 Transmitter Specifications Parameter Specification Output Power USA Canada 15 dBm to 36 dBm in 1 dB steps 32mW to 4W EU 15 dBm to 33 dBm in 1 dB steps 32mW to 2W Output Power Control Accuracy x 1 5 dB at normal test conditions Carrier Frequency Stability 1 5 ppm initial stability over temp with 3 0 ppm aging year Max Frequency Error x1 0 kHz at normal test conditions 1 5 kHz under extreme test conditions Adjacent Channel Po
17. TN HOSTPORT 3615 Set the login and password which are used for TCP client s authorization RTN LOGIN user RTN PASSWORD pswd Set data routing type to GSMGPRS lt gt UART DPORT ROUTE 4 Start run the configured TCP server RTN CONNECT 1 The execution of RTN CONNECT 1 command starts TCP server and shows the progress of starting process The following is the reported progress when the TCP server is run successfully RTN CONNECT 1 Connecting Initializing GSM module PIN code authentication Network registration Activating GPRS context Starting server Server is running At this point the server is running and waits for authorized TCP client Now the unit should be switched to data mode to start RTN corrections uploading when the TCP client is connected and authorized www arwestcom com 33 Internet services NTRIP client Remote CLI support RIN CONNECT 0 Disconnecting Disconnected 00 Example 2 of TCP server configuration Remote CLI support Let s assume we would like to configure the AW400BT with GSM remotely through the internet We can do it using Remote CLI support provided by TCP server service The following is the step by step configuration of AW400BT with GSM to run TCP server in such mode the login password and host port are the same as in Example 1 above Select TCP server as an active RTN service RTN TYPE
18. ab Figure 2 11 59 AWLaunch COM1 d xi Identification Wireless Interface Serial Interface Modem Dealer Configuration Bluetooth GSM GPRS l gt Preferences Configurations Utilities Networking r Sleep Mode Go to Sleep mode if no activity For PA Activate by F Internal Real Time clock 7 Control line 7 External Sense line T First Alarm Event output BER Threshold gt 10E 2 Print Config Load Config Save Config Download Identify Close Figure 2 11 Configurations tab Modem subtab To configure the sleep mode set the period of inactivity in milliseconds and how the modem will be activated using internal real time clock command line or internal sense line The First and second Event Output control allow routing the alarms and the inputs from remote sensors to the first and second event outputs Note This feature is not supported in current firmware version www arwestcom com 27 Configuration Checking Firmware Version Sleep Mode and Alarm settings 2 7 Checking Firmware Version Use AWLaunch to check the firmware version of your AW400BT with GSM 1 Select Identification subtab of Configurations tab 2 Press Identify button note that you may not press dentify button if identification process has been complete successfully once AWLaunch COM1 P X Identification Wireless Interface Serial Interface Modem D
19. ands 0 ccc cece een eas 41 431 DPORT ium tB 522 2 bebe hs IE In 41 4 3 2 MEOR Tey nee Mitton Reto hl eo ee oa hat cute 42 4 4 Special Commands mii pp ES LP Del tet pue f ede Pama ER Fede 42 O A EA nea TR Rea een er 42 4 4 2 HBEP csi gris itu nre tb peti ib b tbe iata Get be dotis abet 42 qASCSAMB ig vehe eol s EP EE e erae tes 43 444 SLEEP lll eL aba iia 43 4 5 Diagnostics and Identification Commands 44 ASIAN PO uuu pene hh RLW ERR Em ra hana Mee a 44 AD 2 S DATE o nina Ad Bana s silat tie E eoi rtv er dd 44 FOREN LS 5 recs hea g VE entre pev tes Use RV VUELOS gi tie NIE ER 45 471 GSM 22 ates taa ser et a eI CRAT EXAM et qat os 47 Appendix A Specifications 000 0c eee 49 A 1 AW400BT with GSM Modem Specifications 49 A 1 1 General Radio Specifications 49 A 1 2 Environmental Specifications 0 0 0 0 cece ccc eee 50 A 1 3 Transmitter Specifications eee eens 50 A 1 4 Receiver Specifications 0 0 eee ccc cee tenes 51 4 2 Internet Services 2 3 de bane Ade ecu pith nha RE panes a ob AA 52 A 3 Complianc eases oh Ge ren Henke 52 A 4 Connector Specifications llle ene eee 52 4 www arwestcom com Appendix B UHF Radio Usage 2000 cece eee 55 Appendix C Safety WarningsS eee eee 57 Cl General Warnes Hu Ann bre BAA Te ea A Ea
20. arameter Name Parameter List RATE 0 Maintenance Port baud rate a default setting 1 1200 baud 2 2400 baud 3 4800 baud 4 9600 baud 5 14400 baud 6 19200 baud 7 38400 baud 8 57600 baud 9 115200 baud a default setting BITS Set number of bits in one byte 8 or 7 8 is a default setting PARITY 0 None a default setting 1 Odd 2 Even FLOW 0 None a default setting Not used 2 HW RTS CTS RS 0 RS232 a default setting 1 RS485 2 RS422 use save boot commands to activate modification ROUTE Sets gets the data routing type The following is the list of parameter values 1 UART lt gt UHF bidirectional 2 USB lt gt UHF bidirectional 3 BT lt gt UHF bidirectional 4 UART lt gt GSM GPRS bidirectional 5 USB lt gt GSM GPRS bidirectional 6 BT lt gt GSM GPRS bidirectional 7 UART lt gt GSM GPRS bidirectional amp GSM GPRS gt UHF one directional 8 USB lt gt GSM GPRS bidirectional amp GSM GPRS gt UHF one directional 9 BT lt gt GSM GPRS bidirectional amp GSM GPRS gt UHF one directional 10 GSM GPRS lt gt UHF bidirectional The response of command without Parameter Name indicates all values RATE 0 BITS 8 PARITY NONE FLOW NONE DIR 0 RS RS232 ROUTE 1 www arwestcom com 41 Command Line Interface Special Commands MPORT 4 3 2 MPORT The MPORT is an object tha
21. aunch COM1 Figure 2 7 Configurations tab Wireless subtab 7 In the Dealer Configuration set the channel spacing and fill in the channel map the list of fre quency channels See Figure 2 8 on page 24 The specified frequencies should be in band of 406 470 MHz www arwestcom com 23 Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through Bluetooth AWLaunch COM1 24 v 0 x 00 c OS OI C INS 2o Figure 2 8 Dealer Configuration tab www arwestcom com Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through Bluetooth 8 Configure Bluetooth in Configurations Bluetooth subtab awLaunch COM1 Figure 2 9 Bluetooth subtab Enter PIN code Set state to ON Set the Mode to Slave www arwestcom com 25 Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through Bluetooth 9 Configure the Real Time Network in Configurations RTN subtab 59 awLaunch COM1 92 46 58 42 Figure 2 10 RTN subtab 10 Click Download button to download the configured settings into the radio modem 11 Click Save Config button to save the configuration settings on PC 12 Click Close when finished 26 www arwestcom com 2 6 1 Sleep Mode and Alarm settings Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Sleep Mode and Alarm settings The sleep mode and alarm settings can be configured in the Modem subtab of the Configurations t
22. btab of Utilities tab Press dentify button note that you may not press dentify button if identification process has been complete successfully once Press Browse button and select the firmware file which you want to download Press Download button the downloading process may take a few minutes p awLaunch COM1 xl Download Fimware BERT Transmit BERT Receive L band Status RTN utility Image file C Documents and Settings Yahe Desktop4W400BT_GSM FW_HPT404BT_G5M_V1_8_Rev_05_B85 x a Preferences Configurations Utilities Iz Download Networking Figure 2 13 Download Firmware 7 Wait until the new firmware version loading will be complete 8 Click Close to quit AWLaunch www arwestcom com 29 Configuration Loading New Firmware Sleep Mode and Alarm settings 30 www arwestcom com Internet services TCP client INTERNET SERVICES 3 1 TCP client TCP client service is used to receive RTN corrections from the specified TCP server via GPRS network The downloaded RTN corrections are routed to the communication ports UART USB BT and or broadcasted by UHF transmitter to multiple UHF receivers Using this service it is possible to provide the local GPS receiver connected to UART USB or BT and remote UHF receivers for example the receivers which are not equipped with GSM GPRS module by downloaded RTN corrections simultaneously To restart the TCP client after next boots automatically
23. dire ard ina Saal se 58 Appendix D Warranty Terms 2 2 0 0 2 cee eee 59 www arwestcom com www arwestcom com PREFACE Thank you for purchasing this product The materials available in this Manual the Manual have been prepared by ArWest Communications Corp ArWest for owners of ArWest products It is designed to assist owners with the use of AW400BT with GSM modem and its use is subject to these terms and conditions the Terms and Conditions Note Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully Terms and Conditions USE ArWest modems are designed to be used by a professional The user is expected to have a good knowledge and understanding of the user and safety instructions before operating inspecting or adjusting COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of ArWest All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual without ArWest express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your AW400BT with GSM The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of ArWest and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by ArWes
24. dule GSM POWER 1 00 Note The GSM command is case sensitive to support possible case sensitive string type values of its parameters 48 www arwestcom com Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS A 1 AW400BT with GSM Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components A 1 1 General Radio Specifications Table A 1 General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 406 470 MHz EU 406 1 470 MHz USA 406 1 430 450 470 MHz Canada Channel Spacing 25 12 5 6 25 kHz USA Canada 25 20 12 5 kHz EU Data Rate 25 20 12 5 6 25 kHz 9600 7500 4800 2400 bps DBPSK GMSK Channel Spacing 19200 15000 9600 4800 bps DOPSK 4FSK 28800 22500 14400 7200 bps D8PSK 38400 30000 19200 9600 bps DIGQAM System Gain for DBPSK 161 dB for 25 kHz Channel Spacing modulation Antenna gain is not 163 dB for 12 5 kHz Channel Spacing included 164 dB for 6 25 kHz Channel Spacing Roaming Speed for DBPSK modulation 75 mph 120 km h Modulation GMSK 4FSK DBPSK DQPSK D8PSK D 16QAM Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms End to End delay 60 ms Communication Mode Time Division Duplex TDD Time Division Multiple Access TDMA Maximum Distance Range 16 miles 26 km Serial port Serial RS 232 up to 115200 bps Serial port configurable as RS 232 and RS 422 or RS 485 USB USB 2 0 device port 12 Mbps GS
25. e nee n 16 2 3 GSM Antenna Installation AA 18 2 4 Installing AWLaunch ce eee ence tence eae 18 2 5 Connecting AW400BT with GSM and Computer 18 2 5 1 Connecting through serial port 18 2 5 2 Connecting through USB port 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee 19 2 5 3 Connecting through Bluetooth 2 0 2 0 cee eee eee 19 2 6 Configuring AW400BT with GSM teens 19 2 6 1 Sleep Mode and Alarm settings 0 0 0 cece cece eee eee 27 2 7 Checking Firmware Version lees 28 2 8 Loading New Firmware 2 2 2c eect ence eee kk 29 www arwestcom com Chapter 3 Internet services 00 0c e eee eee eee 31 XI TEP Chet A I 31 32 TCP servet 1 3 2 ba een Mea Belge Lae A 32 3 2 1 RTN corrections uploading 0 0 eee eee nee 32 3 2 2 Remote CLI support es ec een be bee be bere be bee UI PER I oes 33 3 94 N TRIP elent eser A Op Eee Re ue 34 Chapter 4 Command Line Interface ss 37 4 1 Command Line Interface Convention 0 0 000 eee ens 37 4 1 1 Software Switching to Maintenance Mode 38 4 1 2 Hardware Switching to Maintenance Mode 39 4 1 3 Switching to Data Mode 1 0 enuen aeaee 39 4 2 Networking Commands ooo 39 42 LINK ub tune ba ohhh a ale Ale DA Mei egredi An An sia 39 4 3 Serial Interfacing Comm
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27. ealer Configuration Bluetooth GSM GPRS 4 Unit Type Serial Number AW4DOBT_GSM 00 00 00 00 00 00 Unit Name Firmware version Ver 1 8 Rev 05 B85 Preferences Configurations Owner Bootloader Version Ver 3 0 Rev 05 Call Sign Hardware Version 5 a T x E Ci z Print Config Load Config Save Config Download Identify Figure 2 12 Identification subtab This tab lists important information about the hardware accessories and software properties This list includes the following which you will need if you contact ArWest Communications or your dealer Unit Type Unit Name Modem Serial Number Firmware Version BootLoader Version Hardware Version 3 Click Close to quit AWLaunch 28 www arwestcom com Configuration Loading New Firmware Sleep Mode and Alarm settings 2 8 Loading New Firmware Use the latest firmware version available for download from the ArWest website www arwestcom com to ensure your modem has the most recent updates The AWLaunch software is used to load firmware into the modem For more information refer to the AWLaunch Software Manual available on the ArWest website To upgrade the firmware of radio modem the following steps must be performed 1 2 Download the new firmware package to your computer Connect your modem to computer See Connecting AW400BT with GSM and Computer on page 18 for this procedure Select Download Firmware su
28. f RTN CONNECT 1 command starts connecting process of TCP client and shows the progress of connecting The following is the reported progress when the TCP client connected and authenticated on the host machine successfully RIN CONNECT 1 Connecting Initializing GSM module eee cece eee PIN code authentication Network registration Activating GPRS context Socket Dialing Connected Authenticated To start data routing the unit should be switched to data mode using DATAMODE command Now to stop the running TCP client the unit should be switched to command mode and RTN CONNECT 0 command should be issued The successful execution of this command reports the following progress and result RIN CONNECT 0 Disconnecting Disconnected 00 If no data received from TCP server during 30 seconds the authorized TCP client disconnects from its server and starts reconnecting process 3 2 TCP server This service provides the following two features 3 2 1 RTN corrections uploading This feature is used to provide the authorized TCP clients by RTN corrections through the TCP channel using GPRS network RTN corrections are taken from local GPS receiver connected to UART USB or BT or from remote UHF transmitter and sent to the authorized TCP client 32 www arwestcom com Internet services TCP server Remote CLI support 3 2 2 Remote CLI support TCP server also prov
29. f the AWLaunch program and double click the AWLaunch msi icon 3 Follow the on screen installation wizard instructions Click Next to continue Back to get back to previous step or Cancel to quit the installation Keep the default installation location or select a new location 5 Click Close to complete the installation and quit wizard If desired create a shortcut on the com puter s desktop for quick access to AWLaunch To uninstall AWLaunch use the Add and Remove Programs from the Control Panel 1 Open the Control Panel then Add or Remove Programs tool Find AWLaunch and click Remove This will uninstall AWLaunch 2 5 Connecting AW400BT with GSM and Computer 2 5 1 Connecting through serial port To configure or maintain AW400BT with GSM you need to connect the modem and a computer using an Accessory Data Ser Pwr Cable DB9 DB15 SAE 1 8m p n14 578108 02 Figure 2 2 Accessory Data Ser Pwr Cables DB9 DB15 SAE 18 www arwestcom com Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through USB port 2 5 2 Connecting through USB port Make sure the computer has special USB driver installed available from www arwestcom com before continuing To configure or maintain AW400BT with GSM using USB port you need to connect the modem and a computer using special cable not included in the standard kit Access Data Ser Cable USB DB15 SAE 1 8m p n 14 578123 02 Figure 2 3 Cable p n 14 578123 01 1 Download
30. hed yet 1 indicates the link established MODE AUTO FHOP FIXED VHPA VCC V BT ON OFF The STATE command without Parameter Name indicates all values as shown below RSSI 141 dBm BER 0E 0 FREQ 435 000000 MHz CHAN 4 TEMP 32 SYNC 0 MODE FIXED VHPA 11 75 V BT ON 4 6 RTN Command RTN is used to select configure control and monitor the active Real Time Network Except the monitoring parameters STATE and ERROR all the parameters of RTN services can be saved in the user configuration file by SAVE command Parameter Name Description and parameters list TYPE Sets gets the active RTN service 0 TCP client 1 NTRIP client 2 TCP server Example the next command selects NTRIP client as an active RTN service to be configured controlled and monitored RTN TYPE 1 The next command is used to get currently selected active RTN service RTN TYPE 1 00 CONNECT Starts stops the active RTN service 0 Stops disconnects the active RTN service if it is running 1 Starts connects the active RTN service if it is stopped There is a 50 70 seconds and 15 seconds timeouts for start and stop processes correspondingly If during this timeout the start stop operation is not succeeded the operation is failed and the last error is monitored by RTN ERROR command Example the next command starts the active RTN service RTN CONNECT 1 WWW arwestc
31. ides full functional Command Line Interface to the authorized TCP client It means using the TCP server it is possible to configure and control the radio modem through the internet by TCP client terminal at side of DTE Configuration files upload download and firmware image upgrading operations are also supported by remote CLI feature provided by TCP server The CLI is shared with authorized TCP client when the unit is in command mode The RTN command is used to configure control and monitor the TCP server To start the TCP server after next boots automatically the RTN auto running feature can be used refer to RTN AUTORUN command s description It means that BOOT command issued by Remote CLI will not disconnect the Remote CLI permanently if the unit is configured to start TCP server automatically after next boot The client terminal can connect to the TCP server again after unit s rebooting Example 1 of TCP server configuration RTN corrections uploading Let s assume we need to upload RTN corrections taken from UART to authorized TCP client using TCP server Server should be running on the 3615 port of assigned IP address IP address is assigned by GPRS network Login user Password pswd The following is the step by step configuration of AW400BT with GSM to configure and run described TCP server Select TCP server as an active RTN service RTN TYPE 2 Set the host port on which the server should be run R
32. illed or objects have fallen into the apparatus or has been dropped Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids shall be placed on the apparatus www arwestcom com 57 Safety Warnings General Warnings C 1 General Warnings AWAOOBT with GSM is a wireless device used in a mobile application at least 100 cm from any body part of the user or nearby persons Note Minimum separation distance of 100 cm between the antenna and persons must be maintained This product should never be used Without the user thoroughly understanding operator s manual After disabling safety systems or altering the product With unauthorized accessories Contrary to applicable laws rules and regulations DANGER THE AW400BT with GSM SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS 58 www arwestcom com Appendix D WARRANTY TERMS ArWest Communications Corp Inc Company warrants to the end user only that the Narrow Band Radio Modems Radios purchased a conforms to the Company s published specifications for the model purchased and b is free from defects in material or workmanship The duration of this warranty is twelve 12 months from date of purchase and any claim for breach of warranty must be brought to the Company s attention within such twelve 12 month period and the Receiver must be returned for action on any such claim within twelve 12 months from the date of
33. ing an antenna mast Some antennas intended to be attached to the pole mount adaptor p n 14 578117 01 are designed to be operated with a ground plane and some without it Antennas operating without ground plane marked in our catalogue as NGP e g UHF NGP Antenna 1 2 2 4 dB gain NMO p n 30 587307 01 UHF NGP Antenna 406 430 MHz 1 2 2 4 dB NMO p n 30 587308 01 UHF NGP Antenna 430 450 MHz 1 2 2 4 dB NMO p n 30 587309 01 UHF NGP Antenna 450 470 MHz 1 2 2 4 dB NMO These antennas are NO GROUND PLANE antennas with gain 2 4 dB and NMO specified connector type with should match with your antenna adapter pole mount or magnet mount Antennas designed to be operated with ground plane p n 30 587303 01 UHF Antenna 406 430 MHz 5 8 5 dB NMO p n 30 587304 01 UHF Antenna 430 450 MHz 5 8 5 dB NMO p n 30 587305 01 UHF Antenna 450 470 MHz 5 8 5 dB NMO provide better gain but to achieve the best performance of your antenna add a UHF Antenna Ground Plane Disk p n 10 587400 01 to the bottom of the antenna for a ground plane UHF antenna Ground Plane disk improves VSWR and as result increase RF power delivered from transmitter to antenna and system distance range To install antenna with ground plane disc see pictures below 1 Unscrew the cone shaped cable part 2 Place the ground plane disc between cable parts and screw all parts together 3 Attach cable with ground plane to the UHF antenna 16 www arwestcom com Co
34. le operating a UHF radio Surveying in RTK mode has made UHF the most popular choice for communications between base and rover receivers Know the strengths and weaknesses of this technology to get the best use out of your receiver The quality and strength of the UHF signals translates into range for UHF communications The system s range will greatly depend on the local conditions Topography local communications and even meteorological conditions play a major role in the possible range of RTK communications If needed use a scanner to find clear channels for communication www arwestcom com 55 UHF Radio Usage 56 www arwestcom com Appendix C SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Clean only with a damp cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been sp
35. lue gt string length lt 64 bytes Example next command sets the PIN code to 1111 to unlock the SIM card by firmware GSM PINCODE 1111 Next command gets the currently set PINCODE parameter GSM PINCODE 1111 200 APN Sets gets the string type value representing the Access Point Name of GPRS which is used to access the internet lt value gt string length lt 64 bytes Example next command sets the APN to connect GSM APN connect Next command gets the currently set APN GSM APN Connect 200 APNLOGIN Sets gets the string type value representing the login user name which is used in the authorization process at access point site of GPRS lt value gt string length lt 64 bytes Example next command sets the login to user GSM APNLOGIN user Next command gets the currently set login GSM APNLOGIN user 200 APNPASSWORD Sets gets the string type value representing the password which is used in the authorization process at access point site of GPRS lt value gt string length lt 64 bytes Example next command sets the password to pswd GSM APNPASSWORD pswd Next command gets the currently set password GSM APNPASSWORD pswd 00 POWER Sets gets the power of GSM GPRS module 0 switches OFF the module if it is ON 1 switches ON the module if it is OFF Example next command switches ON the power of GSM GPRS module GSM POWER 1 Next command gets the power of GSM GPRS mo
36. m com 19 Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through Bluetooth Configure the modem and its components Send commands to the modem Use AWLaunch to load new firmware to the modem 1 Connect the computer and AW400BT with GSM as described in Connecting AW400BT with GSM and Computer on page 18 2 Turn on the AW400BT 3 Start AWLaunch 15 awLaunch COM1 Identification Save Config Download Figure 2 4 Main window 20 www arwestcom com Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through Bluetooth 4 Open the Preferences tab and select the COM port the modem is connected to Figure 2 5 and click Identify awLaunch COM1 Seralintetace E j115200 Figure 2 5 Connect to AWLaunch 5 Once the identification process completed successfully unit s information will appear n the denti fication subtab of Configurations tab Figure 2 6 on page 22 i e serial number firmware hard ware and boot loader versions www arwestcom com 21 Configuration Configuring AW400BT with GSM Connecting through Bluetooth AwLaunch COM1 xj Identification Wireless Interface Serial Interface Modem Dealer Configuration Bluetooth GSM GPRS dp O ype Serial Number AW400BT GSM 00 00 00 00 00 00 Unit Name Eirmware version Preferences toren Ver 1 8 Rev 05 B85 Owner Bootloader Version ver 3 0 Rev 05 Call Sign Hardware
37. nd Bluetooth capacity and built in quad band GSM GPRS module AW400BT accesses Real Time Network RTN via GPRS takes incoming data from the network modulates it with GMSK FSK PSK or most spectrum efficient QAM modulation and transmits it at RF power output levels from 15 dBm up to 36 dBm operating in UHF frequency band 406 to 470 MHz The data taken from RTN can be routed to the UART USB or Bluetooth communication ports as well AW400BT is also capable of receiving RF signal from remote UHF transmitter or data from communication ports UART USB or Bluetooth and sending it over the cellular network using built in GSM GPRS module if such operation mode is selected Figure 1 1 AW400BT with GSM The AW400BT with GSM radio transceiver provides a high speed point to point and point to multipoint wireless data transfer at up to 38 4 kbps The firmware supports user selectable modulation techniques which allows the user achieving the highest data speed for a given range It also includes a selectable error correction which improves the functioning of the radio modem under interference The sophisticated features of AW400BT with GSM include data scrambling frequency hopping user selectable transmit output power level low power consumption sleep modes autoscanning for base and plug and play installation for remote terminals The firmware of the AW400BT with GSM radio modem resides in a flash memory The updating of the radio modem programs i
38. nfiguration RF Antenna Installation Power supply requirements 4 Place the antenna on the pole e Unscrew the cone shaped cable part 3 Attach to the UHF Antenna 2 Place the Ground Plane between cable parts and screw all together Use coaxial cable and connectors that are impedance matched with the radio equipment and make sure to use the shortest length of cable to move the signal between the radio and the antenna e p n 14 578115 01 Accessory UHF Ant Cable TNC Magn Mount 12ft e p n 14 578116 01 Accessory UHF Ant Cable TNC Mini Magn Mount 12ft e p n 14 578117 01 Accessory UHF Ant Cable TNC Pole Mount 12ft 1 For this type of antenna a metal surface e g car s roof serves as ground plane www arwestcom com 17 Configuration GSM Antenna Installation Connecting through serial port 2 3 GSM Antenna Installation Attach the GSM antenna p n 30 587314 01 to the SMA connector marked GSM Note The GSM and RF antennas should be separated for about 1 meter to avoid the interference of GSM and UHF signals 2 4 Installing AWLaunch AWLaunch js a Windows application for the radio modem configuration AWLaunch is available from the ArWest Communications website Note Refer to the AWLaunch Software Manual for full details on installing and using AWLaunch Software 1 If downloading the program from the website extract the program files into a folder on your hard drive 2 Navigate to the location o
39. nnect RTN MPOINT AUTIO The next commands gets the Mount point of NTRIP client RTN MPOINT AUTIO 200 NMEA Sets gets the string type value representing predefined NMEA GGA message to use in NTRIP client service This parameter is not applicable for TCP client server services To set this parameter the NTRIP client should be selected as an active RTN service by RTN TYPE command lt value gt string length lt 128 bytes If the value represents any string different from NONE the authorized NTRIP client uses this predefined message and sends it to NTRIP caster once a second If the value is set to NONE the NTRIP client does not send predefined NMEA GGA message to NTRIP caster Example next command sets defines the NMEA GGA message for NTRIP client RTN NMEA 1234567890 The next command gets the currently set NMEA parameter of NTRIP client RTN NMEA 1234567890 00 LOGIN Sets gets the string type value representing the login user name of the active RTN service For TCP NTRIP clients this parameter is used to pass authorization on the remote machine For TCP server this parameter is used to identify the authorized TCP clients lt value gt string length lt 64 bytes Example next command sets the login of the active RTN service to user RTN LOGIN user Next command gets the currently set login of the active RTN service RTN LOGIN user 00 46 www arwestcom com Command Line Inte
40. om com 45 Command Line Interface RTN STATE HOSTNAME Sets gets the string type value representing the host name IP address of the active RTN service In case of TCP NTRIP clients this is the IP address host name of the remote machine to connect In case of TCP server this parameter is read only and represents its own IP address assigned by GPRS network lt value gt string length lt 64 bytes Example next command sets the IP address of the host to connect RTN HOSTNAME 92 43 102 1 Next command gets the currently set IP address of the active RTN RTN HOSTNAME 92 43 102 1 00 HOSTPORT Sets gets the decimal numeric value representing the host port of the active RTN service In case of TCP NTRIP clients this is the port of remote machine to connect For TCP server this is the port on which the server is listening for incoming connections lt value gt port number 1 65535 Example next command sets the host port of active RTN service RTN HOSTPORT 3615 Next command gets the currently set host port of the active RTN service RTN HOSTPORT 3615 00 MPOINT Sets gets the string type value representing the Mount point for NTRIP client to connect This parameter is not applicable for TCP client server services To set this parameter the NTRIP client should be selected as an active RTN service by RTN TYPE command value string length 64 bytes Example next command sets the Mount point for NTRIP client to co
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42. purchase Within a reasonable period of time after a claim the Company will correct any failure of the Radio to conform to specifications or any defect in materials or workmanship or replace the Radio or at its option provide a full refund of the purchase price A repaired or replaced product is warranted for 90 days from the date of return shipment to the buyer or for the balance of the original warranty period whichever is longer These remedies are the buyer s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty To obtain warranty service the buyer must return the Radio postage paid with proof of the date of original purchase and the buyer s return address to the Company or an authorized service center The Company will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the product incurred while it is in transit or is being shipped for repair It is the buyer s responsibility to arrange for insurance if the buyer so desires The Company does not warrant a any product components or parts not manufactured by the Company b defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation environment for the Radio c damage caused by disasters such as fire flood wind and lightning e damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modification f damage during shipment g any other abuse or misuse by the buyer h that the Radio will be free from any claim for infringement of any patent trademark copyright or other proprietary right including trad
43. quence from input buffer The modem is immediately ready to receive commands At the same time it continues buffering the data received over the air since step 2 38 www arwestcom com Command Line Interface Networking Commands Hardware Switching to Maintenance Mode 4 1 2 Hardware Switching to Maintenance Mode As alternative to Software Switching the switching through the MP DP control line can be used this control line can be also used as Data Terminal Ready DTR To set Maintenance mode the DTE must assert DTR signal active Ov level By falling edge of DTR signal the unit goes to Maintenance mode and then sends Escape Acknowledge to DTE 00 lt CR gt lt LF gt 20 ms toggling on CTS control line followed by Escape Acknowledge response is needed to acknowledge switching from Data to Maintenance mode and vice versa In Maintenance Mode the unit s serial port must keep Clear to Send CTS line always active see also MPORT on page 42 Note The powered up radio modem always goes to data mode 4 1 3 Switching to Data Mode DTE sends the CLI command DATAMODE lt CR gt lt LF gt to the unit Unit immediately goes to data mode without Escape Acknowledge If no valid CLI commands received from DTE within 1 minute the unit will automatically switch back to data mode Note The data received over the air could be lost due to Rx buffer overflow if the unit stays in Maintenance mode longer than 15 seconds 4 2 Net
44. raph shall restrict you from disclosing Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for AW400BT with GSM Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential In the event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information you shall give ArWest immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy WEBSITE OTHER STATEMENTS No statement contained at the ArWest website or any other website or in any other advertisements or ArWest literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of ArWest modifies these Terms and Conditions including the Software license warranty and limitation of liability SAFETY Improper use of AW400BT with GSM can lead to injury to persons or property and or malfunction of the product The AW400BT with GSM modem should only be repaired by authorized ArWest warranty service centers Users should review and heed the safety warnings in Appendix C MISCELLANEOUS The above Terms and Conditions may be amended modified superseded or canceled at any time by ArWest The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws 8 WWW arwestcom com Preface Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance This equipment has been tested
45. rator accepts the connection from authorized TCP client and uploads data receiving from RF interface from a UHF transmitter or communication ports UART USB or Bluetooth to the connected TCP client TCP server provides the authorized TCP client by Remote CLI feature also TCP Client Connects to the specified TCP server downloads data from it modulates with supported modulation types and transmits at RF output power levels from 15 dBm up to 36 dBm operating in UHF frequency band 406 to 470 MHz The downloaded data can be routed to the UART USB or Bluetooth communication ports also NTRIP Client Connects to the specified NTRIP caster and Mount point downloads data from NTRIP caster and routes it as for TCP client service described above The NTRIP client is also able to take NMEA GGA messages from UART USB or Bluetooth communication ports and upload it to the NTRIP caster A 3 Compliance Parameter Specification FCC Part 90 Industry Canada RSS 119 R amp TTE ETSI EN 300 113 2 ETSI EN 301 489 5 EN 60950 1 2006 A 4 Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the AW400BT with a DB9 for connection to a PC CE Device for configuration 9 15 0000000 o 00000000 o 1 8 Figure A 1 DB15 Connector This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the AW400BT with DTE About using and configuration RS 485 please contact ArWest support Table A
46. rface PASSWORD Sets gets the string type value representing the password of the active RTN service For TCP NTRIP clients this parameter is used to pass authorization on the remote machine For TCP server this parameter is used to identify the authorized TCP clients lt value gt string length lt 64 bytes Example next command sets the password of the active RTN service to pswd RTN PASSWORD pswd Next command gets the currently set password of the active RTN service RTN PASSWORD pswd 00 TRANSPORT Gets the transport of the RTN service used to access the internet This parameter is read only and returns GPRS Example next command gets the transport of RTN services RTN TRANSPORT GPRS 00 STATE Gets the state of active RTN service This parameter is used for monitoring purposes Example next command is used to get the state of active RTN service RTN STATE Authenticated 00 ERROR Gets the description of last error occurred in the active RTN service This parameter is used for monitoring purposes Example next command gets the last error occurred in the active RTN service RTN ERROR None AUTORUN Sets gets the auto running state of the RTN service 0 Disables auto running of active RTN service for next boots 1 Enables auto running of active RTN service for next boots To take effect the parameter should be saved in the configuration file using SAVE command Note The internet service can be config
47. s host port user name and login parameters in the examples above are invented These parameters should be taken from RTN provider In the examples above it is assumed that the GPRS Access point name login and password are already configured www arwestcom com Chapter 4 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE The built in user friendly Command Line Interface CLI allows user performing full configuration of the unit and reading the statistics and alarm statuses It is the most powerful tool to configure the unit It makes changes to all possible settings that system will not be able to determine automatically The CLI commands allow user configuring and reconfiguring the unit s settings The user configuration parameters that could be changed through the CLI are Data Port Settings Baud Rate Flow control None or RTS CTS Radio Operation Modes Note The unit s configuration that is set or modified through the CLI will be lost after unit s reboot unless the saving operation is used to store a new Setting in the unit s configuration file The CLI commands also provide filling operations which include Downloading Unit s Configuration files Software Images Uploading Unit s Configuration files Saving into the configuration files the configuration parameters modified through the CLI 4 1 Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in AW400BT with GSM Command Line Interface CLI The
48. s entirely software based The flash memory is re programmable through an RS 232 interface USB Bluetooth By accessing to the internet via GPRS the AW400BT with GSM provides remote CLI access and can be configured remotely through the internet if corresponding operation mode is selected www arwestcom com 11 Introduction Getting Acquainted LEDs 1 1 Getting Acquainted The AW400BT with GSM is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm high weighs 488 g 1 1 1 LEDs External LED s see Figure 1 2 are used for Link and Line status indication Positio LED ge Description n Name 1 PWR Solid Green if external power connected 2 UHF Blinking if radio receives or transmits data over UHF 3 GSM Blinking if radio receives or transmits data over GSM 4 BT Blinking if radio receives or transmits Data over Bluetooth 1 1 2 Data and Power Port The AW400BT with GSM data and power port is placed on the front of the unit Figure 1 2 Data and power port LEDs Figure 1 2 AW400BT with GSM front side Through the DB15 port the AW400BT with GSM can be connected to PC with Accessory Data Ser Pwr Cable DB9 DB15 SAE 6ft 1 8m p n 14 578108 02 or with ArWest receiver with Accessory Data Ser Pwr Cable ODU 7 DB15 SAE 6ft 1 8m p n 14 578110 02 and can be powered See Powering AWAOOBT with GSM on page 13 for detailed information 12 www arwestcom com Introd
49. t TRADEMARKS AW400BT with GSM AWLaunch ArWest are trademarks or registered trademarks of ArWest Communications Corp Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN THIS MANUAL OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL AND THE AW400BT WITH GSM MODEM ARE PROVIDED AS IS THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARWEST DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE ARWEST AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE AW400BT with GSM MODEM SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA LOSS OF PROFIT SAVINGS OR REVENUE OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT S USE IN ADDITION ARWEST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE CLAIMS BY OTHERS INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER www arwestcom com 7 Preface Terms and Conditions COSTS IN ANY EVENT ARWEST SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR AW400BT WIT
50. t is responsible for maintenance serial port interface configuration such as data rate MPORT Parameter Name Parameters List Parameter Name Parameter List RATE 0 Auto 1 1200 baud 2 2400 baud 3 4800 baud 4 9600 baud 5 14400 baud 6 19200 baud 7 38400 baud 8 57600 baud 9 115200 baud a default setting 4 4 Special Commands 4 4 1 BOOT The BOOT command is intended to reboot the unit using selected user settings 4 4 2 HELP The HELP command types the list of all available commands HELP Display this usage XMOD Activate X Modem Protocol BOOT Reboot the unit LINK Set RF Link Operation Mode DPORT Set Data Port Configuration MPORT Set Maintenance Port Configuration ALARM Alarm Indication and Alarm Control Configuration SLEEP Set Sleep Mode Configuration STATE Display Status and Statistics SAVE Save Current Configuration into Configuration File INFO Display Product ID along with Hardware Software Versions ATI Display Product ID along with Hardware Software Versions MAP Operates with Channel Map GSM Configure and monitor GSM GPRS module operation mode RTN Configure and monitor Virtual reference station operation mode 42 www arwestcom com DATAMODE Exit Command Mode COMMAND Display Command Usage 4 4 3 SAVE Command Line Interface Special Commands SAVE
51. the RTN auto running feature can be used refer to RTN AUTORUN command s description Example of TCP client configuration Let s assume we need to download RTN corrections from the TCP server which has the following parameters P address 92 43 102 1 Port 3615 Login user Password pswd The TCP client should download corrections from TCP server route them to UART and broadcast by UHF transmitter simultaneously Suppose the parameters of UHF transmitter are as follows Wireless protocol ArWest Transmitter Output power 25 dBm Modulation DQPSK Channel spacing 25 kHz Frequency channel 1 Scrambling vector 255 The following is the step by step configuration of AWAOOBT to configure and run described TCP client Configure the UHF modem LINK PROT 2 LINK PWRB 25 LINK MOD 2 LINK SPACE 0 LINK CHAN 1 LINK SCRAM 255 Select the TCP client as an active RTN service RTN TYPE 0 Set the host name IP address to connect RTN HOSTNAME 92 43 102 1 Set the host port of remote machine RTN HOSTPORT 3615 www arwestcom com 31 Internet services TCP server RTN corrections uploading Note Set login and password to pass authentication on remote TCP server RTN LOGIN user RTN PASSWORD pswd Set data routing type to GSMGPRS lt gt UART and GSMGPRS gt UHF DPORT ROUTE 7 Start TCP client service RTN CONNECT 1 The execution o
52. the zip archive with USB driver from www arwestcom com 2 Extract the archive to the new empty folder 3 Connect the USB port of the computer to the data port of the modem at the switched off power supply by using of a cable 4 Turn on your computer 5 Power AW400BT with GSM 6 Widows will detect USB driver automatically Otherwise it will ask to specify driver location Select the folder with extracted file 2 5 3 Connecting through Bluetooth The AW400BT with GSM modem contains Bluetooth wireless technology that allows synchronization between the modem and any other external device that supports Bluetooth wireless technology AW400BT with GSM and external device connection procedure varies slightly depending on the type of external device used In general the connection procedure is as follows Note Refer to your Bluetooth enabled external device documentation for more detailed connection information 1 Turn on a Bluetooth enabled external device and your receiver The default external device mode is Master the modem s Bluetooth module mode is Slave 2 Instruct the external device Master to search for the modem Slave 3 Once the Master device detects the modem use the procedure described in the external device s documentation to connect it with the modem 2 6 Configuring AW400BT with GSM Once you have established a connection between the modem and the computer you will be able to www arwestco
53. this document This warranty allocates the risks of product failure between the Company and the buyer This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods The buyer acknowledges that it has read this warranty understands it and is bound by its terms This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California without reference to its conflict of law provisions or the U N Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 60 www arwestcom com READER COMMENT FORM We appreciate your comments and suggestions for improving this publication I use the following ArWest product for Please circle a response for each of the statements below 1 Strongly Agree 2 Agree 3 Neutral 4 Disagree 5 Strongly Disagree The manual is well organized 1234 I can find the information I want The information in the manual is accurate I can easily understand the instructions The manual contains enough examples The examples are appropriate and helpful The layout and format are attractive and useful The illustrations are clear and helpful 2345 The manual is too long just right too short Rh a e e na N N NN NN N W WWW W U RAH H HHA Cn Un Ur Un Ur Un Un Please answer the following questions Which sections do you use the most What do you like best about the manual What do you like least about the manual Optional Name Company Address Teleph
54. ttempting service or cleaning Waming f the voltage supplied is below the minimum specification the modem will suspend operation If the voltage supplied is above the maximum specification the modem may be permanently damaged voiding your warranty Make sure cords are located so that will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or plug replace immediately WWW arwestcom com 15 Configuration RF Antenna Installation Power supply requirements To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment pull by the plug body rather than the output cord when disconnecting the equipment Do not operate the supply if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Do not disassemble the supply Waming Before connecting the external power source and the modem make sure that the power source matches the modem s voltage and current requirements 2 2 RF Antenna Installation Waming 7o avoid the equipment serious damage do not switch the modem to transmit mode if RF antenna is not connected Select the type of antenna that best fits your application and the one that offers the highest dB gain In addition setup your system in the highest possible location to minimize obstacles between the transmitting and receiving systems Always place the antenna on the highest point available At a minimum set the antenna to at least ten feet above the terrain us
55. uction Getting Acquainted External Antenna and GSM Antenna Connectors 1 1 3 External Antenna and GSM Antenna Connectors The external antenna connects to the BNC external antenna connector and GSM antenna connects to the SMA connector which are placed on the back panel of AW400BT with GSM Bluetooth GSM Antenna Antenna Figure 1 3 RF and GSM Antenna Connectors 1 1 4 Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket optional connects the modem to a standard pole adapter Figure 1 4 Figure 1 4 Optional mounting bracket p n 10 587302 21 1 1 5 Cables The AW400BT with GSM package includes standard communication and power cable DB9 DB15 SAE p n 14 578110 02 for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem Figure 1 5 Cable DB9 DB15 SAE p n 14 578110 02 www arwestcom com 13 Introduction Getting Acquainted Literature 1 1 6 Literature AWAOOBT with GSM literature including manuals and other product information are available on the ArWest website http www arwestcom com AW400BT with GSM Operator s Manual Functional specifications 1 1 7 External GSM Antenna GSM GPRS Antenna 850 900 1800 1900MHZ SMA p n 30 587314 01 Figure 1 6 GSM Antenna 1 1 8 External RF Antenna not included Antenna type depends on the site requirements and may be directional or omni directional Waming Do not use AW400BT with GSM without antenna to avoid serious damage of your device 1 1 9
56. ured in its stopped disconnected state only GSM STATE Note The RTN command is case sensitive to support possible case sensitive string type values of its parameters 4 7 GSM GSM command is used to configure control and monitor the built in Quad band GSM GPRS module Parameter name Parameter list and description BAND Sets gets the operating frequency band of GSM GPRS module 0 GSM 900MHz DCS 1800MHz 1 GSM 900MHz PCS 1900MHz 2 GSM 850MHz DCS 1800MHz 3 GSM 850MHz PCS 1900MHz Example next command sets the operating frequency band of GSM GPRS module to GSM 900MHz DCS 1800MHz GSM BAND 0 Next command gets the current operating frequency band of GSM GPRS module GSM BAND GSM 900MHz DCS 1800MHz 00 www arwestcom com 47 Command Line Interface GSM STATE RSSI Gets the received signal level of GSM GPRS module which is used for monitoring purposes response N A the GSM GPRS module switched OFF or signal quality is not recognized Not known the received signal level of GSM GPRS module is not detected yet Value of received signal level in dBm Example next command gets the current received signal level of GSM GPRS module GSM RSSI 79 dBm 200 PINCODE Sets gets the string type value representing the PIN code of the SIM card installed PIN code is used by firmware to unlock the SIM card if it is requested Otherwise the parameter is ignored lt va
57. wer Conducted 25 12 5 6 25 kHz CS USA Canada Part 90 210 C D E 25 20 12 5 kHz CS EU Clause 4 2 4 EN 300 113 2 60 dBc Spurious Emission Conducted 36 dBm 9 kHz 1GHz 30 dBm 1GHz 4 GHz Spurious Emission Radiated 36 dBm 9 kHz to 1 GHz 30 dBm 1 GHz to 4 GHz 50 www arwestcom com Specifications AWAOOBT with GSM Modem Specifications A 1 4 Receiver Specifications Table A 4 lists the receiver specifications Table A 4 Receiver Specifications Receiver Specifications Parameter Specification Noise Figure 3 dB Receiver Sensitivity BER 1x10 4 25 kHz CS DBPSK DQPSK D8PSK DI6QAM GMSK 116 dBm 25kHz 117 dBm 12 5kHz 115 dBm 25kHz 116 dBm 12 5kHz 110 dBm 25kHz 111 dBm 12 5kHz 106 dBm 25kHz 107 dBm 12 5kHz 113 dBm 25kHz 114 dBm 12 5kHz Dynamic Range Max Input Signal Level 115 to 15 dBm 10 dBm Co channel Rejection 8 dB for 25 kHz Channel Spacing 12 dB for 12 5 kHz Channel Spacing 16 dB for 6 25 kHz Channel Spacing Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB for 25 kHz Channel Spacing 60 dB for 12 5 kHz Channel Spacing 50 dB for 6 25 kHz Channel Spacing www arwestcom com 51 Specifications Internet Services Receiver Specifications A 2 Internet Services Parameter Specification TCP server Runs a TCP server on the specified port of the hostname IP provided by cellular network ope
58. working Commands 4 2 1 LINK The LINK command is responsible for configuring radio s operation mode It has parameters listed below LINK Parameter Name Parameters List www arwestcom com 39 Command Line Interface Networking Commands LINK Parameter Name Parameter List PROT 1 Simplex Receiver a default setting for Remote units 2 Simplex Transmitter 3 Reserved for future use 4 Reserved for future use 5 Reserved for future use 6 Reserved for future use 7 TRMB Receiver used with GMSK modulation Trimble compatible 8 TRMB Transmitter used with GMSK modulation Trimble compatible 9 Transparent w EOT Repeater used with GMSK and 4FSK Pacific Crest compatible 10 Repeater ArWest Proprietary Simplex 11 TRMB Repeater used with GMSK modulation Trimble compatible 12 Transparent w EOT Receiver used with GMSK and 4FSK modulation Pacific Crest compatible 13 Transparent w EOT Transmitter used with GMSK and 4FSK modulation Pacific Crest compatible 14 STL Receiver used with 4FSK modulation Satel compatible 15 STL Transmitter used with 4FSK modulation Satel compatible MOD 1 DBPSK 2 DQPSK a default settings 3 D8PSK 4 DIGQAM 5 GMSK 6 4FSK CHAN 1 32 Selects the frequency channel used for UHF data receiving operation The maximum value is defined by number of frequencies in the channel

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