P8W-ART400ART 400 Series Radio Modem

ART SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PROGRAMMING MANUAL COVERS ART400, (ART400T), (ART400R) SYNTHESISED RADIO MODEMS & REPEATERS October 2001 ISSUE 1. rev1.2 Commercial In Confidence 2 CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Products Covered 1.2 Introduction 1.3 Overview 1.3.1 Radio Frequency (RF) Section 1.3.2 Transmitter 1.3.3 Receiver 1.3.4 MPU Control & Interface Board 1.3.5 Software 1.3.6 Custom Software 1.3.7 Continuos Development 1.4 Channel Selection 1.5 Programmability 1.6 Low Power operation 1.7 Power Save Mode 1.7.1 Internal Power Save Mode 1.7.2 External Power Save Mode 1.7.3 Time Scheduling using the RTC 1.8 Soft Modem 1.9 RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indicator 1.10 Status LED’s 1.11 Optional Keypad & Display 1.12 R.F. Power 1.13 Local I.O. 1.14 12C Internal & External BUS 1.15 GPS 1.16 Internal/External Modem Operation 1.16.1 External 1.16.2 Tone Operated Switch (TOX) 1.16.3 Internal 1.17 Modes of Operation & Protocol Handling 1.17.1 Radio Modem Modes of Operation 1.17.1.1 Dumb Modem 1.17.1.2 Protocol Specific Modem 1.17.1.3 Routing Modem 1.17.1.4 Dial-up Modem 1.17.2 I.O. Modes of Operation 1.17.2.1 Isolated Network with Point to Point I/O Mapping 1.17.2.2 Network with Retrieved Data Access at Base Station 1.17.2.3 Externally Controlled Network 1.17.2.4 Custom Protocols 1.18 Network Management Software 1.19 Squelch Tail Elimination 1.20 Forward Error Correction 1.21 Automatic Frequency Control 1.22 TX Time-Out-Timer 1.23 Dual Control for Fully Duplicated Outstation 1.24 Programming, Service Installation & Management Software 1.24.1 Programming Software 1.24.2 Installation Software 1.24.3 Service Software 1.24.4 Network Management Software Commercial In Confidence 3 1.25 Compatibility with other products 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Technical Specification: 2.1.1 General 2.1.2 Transmitter 2.1.3 Receiver 2.1.4 Internal Modem 2.1.5 Bit Error Rates 2.2 Approvals and Licensing 2.2.1 UK Approvals 2.2.2 European Approvals 2.2.3 Other Approvals 2.3 Operating Channels 2.3.1 UK Telemetry Channels 2.3.2 MPT1411 Channels 2.3.3 MPT1329 Channels 2.4 Options & Accessories 2.4.1 DIN Power Supplies with Chargers 2.4.2 DIN Mounting RF Power Amplifiers 2.4.3 DIN I/O Modules 2.4.4 Leads & Cables 2.4.5 RF Adapters & Parts 2.4.6 Enclosures 2.4.7 Manuals 2.4.8 Backup Batteries 2.4.9 Antennas 3.0 OPERATION AND INTERFACE 3.1 Exploded View 3.2 Operation & Interface Description 3.1.1 Simplex, Semi-duplex & Full Duplex 3.3.2 Single or Dual Antenna Operation 3.3.3 Coax Configurations 3.3 Repeater/Store & Forward 3.3.1 Repeater 3.3.2 Store & Forward 3.3.2.1 Single Unit Operation 3.3.2.2 Two Unit Operation 3.4 Memory Expansion & Programming Port 3.5 View Showing Memory Expansion Board 3.6 Memory Expansion Board 3.6.1 Firmware Download Tool 3.6.2 Additional Memory 3.6.3 Remote Firmware Download Module 3.7 Serial and RS232 Interface 3.8 Serial Port Pin Connections 3.9 Antenna Connections 3.10 12VDC Power 3.11 I2C BUS Interface 3.12 Audio & Line Interface 3.13 Switches 3.14 Control Interface 3.15 External Audio Path 3.16 Internal Modem 3.16.1 Transmission using RTS/CTS Handshaking Commercial In Confidence 4 3.16.2 Transmission without Hardware Handshaking 3.16.3 Data Reception 3.16.4 Transmit & Receive Timing 3.16.4.1 Receiver to transmitter Switching Times 3.16.4.2 Message Duration 3.16.4.3 Transmit to Receive Switching Times 3.16.5 Radio Data Format 3.16.6 Synchronous/Asynchromus Format 3.16.7 Transmit/Receive Timing 3.17 Error Reports 3.18 Time Out Timer 3.19 Power Save Mode 3.20 RSSI Output 3.21 Temperature Measurement 3.22 Input Voltage Measurement 3.23 Real Time Clock. 3.24 External I.O. 4.0 INSTALLATION 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Power Supplies 4.3 Effective Radiated Power (ERP) 4.4 Safe Distance Calculation 4.5 Antennas, Coax Feeders & Peripherals 4.5.1 Antennas 4.5.2 Types of Antennas 4.5.3 Omni-Directional Antennas 4.5.4 Directional Antennas 4.5.5 Patch Antennas 4.5.6 Antenna Mounting 4.5.7 Polarisation 4.5.8 Alignment 4.5.9 Antenna Coax Feeder 4.5.10 Cable length Verses Signal Loss at 500MHz 4.5.11 Coax Connectors 4.5.12 VSWR Measurement 4.5.13 Lightning Arresters 4.6 Mounting 4.6.1 ART Dimensions 4.6.2 ART Mounting 4.6.3 Antenna Connection an enclosure 4.6.4 Wall Mounting Enclosure 5.0 PROTOCOLS & APPLICATIONS 5.1 Store & Forward Using Clients Protocol 5.2 Network Routing Mode 5.2.1 AT Command Set 5.2.2 Power Saving 5.2.3 Call Set Up Procedure 5.2.4 Radio Routing 5.2.5 Wake Up Procedure 5.2.6 Implementing Registers 6.0 PROGRAMMING Commercial In Confidence 5 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Medium 6.3 Configuration of the A4P Program 6.4 Starting the Program 6.5 Connecting the ART for local PC Programming 6.6 Programming/Reading Radio 6.7 Opening Menu 6.7.1 Directory Display 6.7.2 Version Number & Compatibility Message 6.7.3 Edit Notes 6.8 Description of Main Edit Functions 6.8.1 Main Menu 6.8.2 Radio Mode 6.8.3 Frequency Range 6.8.4 Alignment Range 6.8.5 Channel Selection Mode 6.8.5.1 Number of Channels 6.8.5.2 Channel Increments 6.8.5.3 RXD Start Frequency 6.8.5.4 TX Start Frequency 6.8.6 Power Range 6.8.7 TX Power 6.8.8 Power Save Options 6.8.8.1 Save On Time 6.8.8.2 Save Off Time 6.8.8.3 Save Resume Time 6.8.9 Serial Number 6.8.10 Note Pad 6.8.11 Lockout Time Mode 6.8.12 Lockout Time 6.8.13 Audio Response 6.8.14 Carrier Mute 6.8.15 Menu Options 6.8.15.1 Return to Main Menu 6.8.15.2 Edit Channel Data 6.8.15.2 Edit Modem setup 6.8.15.3 Custom Menus 6.9 Modem Edit Menu 6.9.1 Radio Baud Rate 6.9.2 Radio Data Bits 6.9.3 Radio Parity 6.9.4 Radio Stop Bits 6.9.5 FFSK Tone Set 6.9.6 FFSK/SYNC/ASYNC 6.9.7 Serial Baud Rate 6.9.8 Serial Data Bits 6.9.9 Serial Parity 6.9.10 Serial Stop Bits 6.9.11 RTS/CTS Hanshake 6.9.12 DCD Operation 6.9.13 DTR Shutdown 6.9.14 Lead In Delay 6.9.15 Lead Out Delay 6.9.16 Embedded Control 6.9.16.1 Network I.D 6.9.16.2 Network Address 6.10 Edit Channel Data 6.10.1 Channel Data Screen 6.10.2 Description of Channel Data Menu Options 6.10.3 RX & TX Frequency 6.10.4 Next/Previous Channel Commercial In Confiden…

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March 22, 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Subject: Type Acceptance Application under FCC 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 90 (Subpart I) - Non-Broadcast Radio Transceivers Operating in the Frequency Band 406.125 - 512 MHz (12.5 kHz and 25 kHz Channel Spacings). Applicant: RF Data Tec Product: ART 400 Series Radio Modem Model: ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 Dear Sir/Madam, As appointed agent for RF Data Tec, we would like to submit the application to Federal Communications Commission for certification of the above product. Please review all necessary files uploaded to FCC OET site. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by our TOLL FREE number: OUR TELEPHONE NO.: 1-877-765-4173 Yours truly, Tri Minh Luu, P. Eng., V.P., Engineering TML/DH Encl. 2 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Telephone (905) 829-1570 Facsimile (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected] UltraTech Group of Labs

27 – 29 New Road Hextable Kent BR8 7LS Tel: +44 (0) 1403 790884 Fax: +44 (0) 1403 790986 8 th March 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: Authority to Act as an Agent to FCC Applicant: RF Data Tec Product: ART 400 Series Radio Modem Model(s): ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 Dear Sir/Madam, I hereby appoint UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc. (UltraTech) to act as my agent in preparation of this application to F.C.C. for authorization of equipment under F.C.C. Rules. I also certify that the information provided, properly described the device or system for which authorization is required. Yours truly, T.A. McCann RF Data Tec

27 – 29 New Road Hextable Kent BR8 7LS Tel: +44 (0) 1403 790884 Fax: +44 (0) 1403 790986 8 th March 2002 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Application Processing Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: Request for Confidentiality Applicant: RF Data Tec Product: ART 400 Series Radio Modem Model(s): ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 Dear Sir/Madam, We, RF Data Tec , would like to request that the items listed below, submitted with the application for certification be withheld from public disclosure as per Section 0.459 of FCC Rules. This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) of the Commission's Rules, and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. These sections authorize as a withholding from public inspection materials which would be privileged as a matter of law if retained by the person submitting them, and materials which would not customarily be released to the public by that person. The detailed confidential materials are listed as follows: 1. ART400 Series Block Diagram(s) 2. ART400 Series Schematics 3. ART400 Series Parts List 4. ART400 Series Design, Technical & Alignment Manual If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by Tel/Fax/e-mail numbers: OUR TELEPHONE NO.: +44 (0) 1403 790 884 OUR FAX NO.: +44 (0) 1403 790 884 e-mail: [email protected] Yours truly, Terry McCann RF Data Tec

ANNEX 3 – EXTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A3 - 1 ANNEX 3 – EXTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A3 - 2

FCC ID / IC Label Location of ID Label on RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem UNDERSIDE OF UNIT RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem Model: ART400TR / ART400T / ART400R FCC ID: P8W-ART400 IC: 4264A-ART400

ANNEX 4 – INTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A4 - 1 ANNEX 4 – INTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A4 - 2 ANNEX 4 – INTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A4 - 3 ANNEX 4 – INTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A4 - 4 ANNEX 4 – INTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A4 - 5 ANNEX 4 – INTERNAL EUT PHOTOS RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A4 - 6

ART 400 Series Radio Modem Model No.: ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 Applicant: RF Data Tec 27 - 29 New Road, Hextable Nr. Swanley, Kent UK, BR8 7LS Tested in Accordance With Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 47 CFR, PARTS 2 and 90 (Subpart I) UltraTech's File No.: RFD1-FTX This Test report is Issued under the Authority of Tri M. Luu, Professional Engineer, Vice President of Engineering UltraTech Group of Labs Date: March 28, 2002 Report Prepared by: Dan Huynh Tested by: Mr. Hung Trinh, EMI/RFI Technician Issued Date: March 22, 2002 Test Dates: April 2 - 8, 2001 The results in this Test Report apply only to the sample(s) tested, and the sample tested is randomly selected. UltraTech 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4 Telephone (905) 829-1570 Facsimile (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected] FCC PARTS 2 & 90, SUBPART I, NON-BROADCAST RADIO TRANSCEIVERS Contents i ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 ULTRATECH GROUP OF LABS File #: RFD1-FTX 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 March 22, 2002 Tel. #: 905-829-1570, Fax. #: 905-829-8050, Email: [email protected] , Website: http://www.ultratech-labs.com • Assessed by ITI (UK) Competent Body, NVLAP (USA) Accreditation Body & ACA/AUSTEL (Australia), VCCI (Japan) • Accredited by Industry Canada (Canada) under ACC-LAB (Europe/Canada MRA and APEC/Canada MRA) • Recognized/Listed by FCC (USA) • All test results contained in this engineering test report are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT 1. SUBMITTAL CHECK LIST...................................................................................................................... 1 EXHIBIT 2. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.2. RELATED SUBMITTAL ( S )/ GRANT ( S ) ............................................................................................................................. 2 2.3. NORMATIVE REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................................... 2 EXHIBIT 3. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................ 3 3.1. CLIENT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 3 3.2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST ( EUT ) INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 3 3.3. EUT ’ S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 4 3.4. LIST OF EUT ’ S PORTS ................................................................................................................................................... 5 EXHIBIT 4. EUT OPERATION CONDITIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS DURING TESTS ............................. 6 4.1. CLIMATE TEST CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 6 4.2. OPERATIONAL TEST CONDITIONS & ARRANGEMENT FOR TEST SIGNALS ...................................................................... 6 EXHIBIT 5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS ............................................................................................................. 7 5.1. LOCATION OF TESTS .................................................................................................................................................... 7 5.2. APPLICABILITY & SUMMARY OF EMC EMISSION TEST RESULTS ................................................................................... 7 5.3. MODIFICATIONS INCORPORATED IN THE EUT FOR COMPLIANCE PURPOSES .................................................................. 7 5.4. DEVIATION OF STANDARD TEST PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................. 7 EXHIBIT 6. MEASUREMENTS, EXAMINATIONS & TEST DATA FOR EMC EMISSIONS............................. 8 6.1. TEST PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 6.2. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES ................................................................................................................................. 8 6.3. MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT USED ...............................................................................................................................8 6.4. ESSENTIAL / PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AS DECLARED BY THE MANUFACTURER ................................................................... 8 6.5. RF POWER OUTPUT [47 CFR 2.1046 & 90.205] .......................................................................................................... 9 6.5.1. Limits ................................................................................................................................................................. 9 6.5.2. Method of Measurements................................................................................................................................... 9 6.5.3. Test Equipment List ........................................................................................................................................... 9 6.5.4. Test Arrangement .........................................................................................................................…

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ANNEX 2 - TEST SETUP PHOTOGRAPHS (Radiated Emissions at 3 Meters Distance) RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A2 - 1 ANNEX 2 - TEST SETUP PHOTOGRAPHS (Radiated Emissions at 3 Meters Distance) RF Data Tec ART 400 Series Radio Modem, Model ART400TR, (400T), (400R) FCC ID: P8W-ART400 A2 - 2