P8W-ZRT170VHF Data Modem

ZRT ManualPage 1 of 38Rev. M – 15 November 2010 ZRT SERIES RADIO MODEMS SETUP, INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL ZRT ManualPage 2 of 38Rev. M – 15 November 2010 ZRT ManualPage 3 of 38Rev. M – 15 November 2010 CONTENTS 1INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 4 1.1PRODUCTS COVERED........................................................................................................... 4 1.2IMPORTANT NOTICES.......................................................................................................... 4 2PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................. 5 2.1GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 5 2.2TRANSMITTER........................................................................................................................ 5 2.3RECEIVER ................................................................................................................................ 5 2.4MPU CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 6 2.5PROGRAMMING & CONFIGURATION............................................................................... 6 2.6SOFT MODEM: ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.7MODES OF OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 6 2.8HANDSHAKING..................................................................................................................... 6 2.9ADDITIONAL FEATURES...................................................................................................... 7 3SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 8 3.1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 8 3.2APPROVALS AND LICENSING .......................................................................................... 10 4PRE-PROGRAMMED CHANNEL PLANS ............................................ 12 4.1UK MPT1411/VNS2111 CHANNELS ................................................................................. 12 4.2UK MPT1329 CHANNELS.................................................................................................... 14 5SETUP & INTERFACING......................................................................... 15 5.1INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................. 15 5.2INTERFACE PORT PIN CONNECTIONS ........................................................................... 15 5.312VDC POWER...................................................................................................................... 17 5.4ANTENNA PORT.................................................................................................................. 17 5.5CHANNEL SWITCHES......................................................................................................... 17 5.6PROGRAMMING .................................................................................................................. 17 5.7CHANNEL CHANGE FROM SERIAL INTERFACE........................................................... 17 5.8RF POWER ............................................................................................................................. 19 5.9TIME-OUT-TIMER................................................................................................................. 19 5.10INTERNAL MODEM............................................................................................................. 19 5.11RADIO DATA FORMATS..................................................................................................... 20 5.12FORWARD ERROR CORRECTOR....................................................................................... 20 5.13SQUELCH TAIL (DRIBBLE BITS) ELIMINATION ............................................................. 20 5.14SERIAL INTERFACE & HANDSHAKING .......................................................................... 21 5.15GENERATING A TEST TRANSMISSION............................................................................ 22 5.16TRAFFIC PROTOCOL & ROUTING MODES...................................................................... 23 5.17TRANSMIT & RECEIVE TIMING......................................................................................... 24 5.18POWER CONSUMPTION..................................................................................................... 27 5.19POWER SAVE MODE ........................................................................................................... 27 5.20“RSSI” RECEIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATION....................................................... 27 5.21STATUS LEDS........................................................................................................................ 28 6STORE & FORWARD ............................................................................... 29 6.1STORE & FORWARD BASED ON CLIENT PROTOCOL. .................................................. 29 6.2MODBUS................................................................................................................................ 29 6.3RFT ROUTING PROTOCOL ................................................................................................. 31 7INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 34 7.1INTRODUCTION 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WinA4P ManualPage 1 of 39Rev. G - 2 March 2009 WinA4P Configuration Software Programming Manual for ART, SRT, URT, XRT, ZRT Radio Modems & CRX Receiver WinA4P ManualPage 2 of 39Rev. G - 2 March 2009 WinA4P ManualPage 3 of 39Rev. G - 2 March 2009 CONTENTS 1INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................4 1.1PRODUCTS COVERED............................................................................... 4 1.2IMPORTANT NOTICES.............................................................................. 4 2PRODUCT OVERVIEW .....................................................................5 2.1GENERAL .................................................................................................... 5 2.2OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................. 5 2.3PC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 5 2.4MENU STRUCTURE ................................................................................... 5 3SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..........................................................6 4GETTING STARTED..........................................................................8 4.1CONNECTING TO THE RADIO................................................................ 8 4.2SELECTING REQUIRED COMMS PORT ON PC ..................................... 9 4.3SELECTING RADIO MODEL ..................................................................... 9 4.4READING THE RADIO............................................................................. 10 4.5EDITING PARAMETERS .......................................................................... 10 4.6REPROGRAMMING THE RADIO ........................................................... 11 5USING THE PROGRAM.................................................................. 12 5.1MAIN SCREEN .......................................................................................... 12 5.2FILE MENU ................................................................................................ 13 5.3EDIT MENU ............................................................................................... 15 5.4TOOLS MENU ........................................................................................... 30 5.5OPTIONS MENU ....................................................................................... 35 5.6VIEW MENU.............................................................................................. 35 5.7HELP MENU.............................................................................................. 35 6CONVERSION TABLES .................................................................. 36 7REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................... 37 WinA4P ManualPage 4 of 39Rev. G - 2 March 2009 1INTRODUCTION 1.1PRODUCTS COVERED This manual covers the installation and operation of the WinA4P configuration software, which is a Windows based program allowing local configuration of RF DataTech radio modems. The software is suitable for configuration of ART, SRT, URT, XRT, ZRT & CRX series radios. At the date of issue of this manual, Version 2.3 was the latest version of the WinA4P software available and the manual is based on that release. Subsequent releases of the software may differ from the version described. 1.2IMPORTANT NOTICES 1.2.1Copyright All rights to this manual are the sole property of R.F. Technologies Ltd. The copying of the manual in whole or in part by any method without written permission is strictly prohibited. 1.2.2Right to Change In the interest of improvement, R.F. Technologies reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products without notice. 1.2.3Software R.F. Technologies Ltd software is delivered “as is”. R.F. Technologies Ltd does not grant any kind of warranty or guarantees on its saleability or it’s suitability for use in specific applications. Under no circumstances is R.F. Technologies liable for any damages arising from using the software. The copyrights relating to all software is the sole property of R.F. Technologies Ltd Any coping, editing, translating, reverse engineering or modifying is strictly forbidden without prior written consent from R.F. Technologies Ltd 1.2.4Safety Critical Applications The software and the radios with which it can be used have not been designed for, nor are they intended for, use in safety critical or life support applications. No functional warranty is given if the products are used in such applications. 1.2.5Use The software is intended for use in conjunction with radio modems which have been designed to work on various licensed and license-free frequency bands in use around the world. In the license-free bands, the user must ensure that the radio modem is used under the terms & conditions applicable to the use of the bands concerned. In licensed bands, the radio user must obtain permission and the necessary licenses from the local authorities. WinA4P ManualPage 5 of 39Rev. G - 2 March 2009 2PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1GENERAL The WinA4P software has been produced as a universal programming tool suitable for programming and configuring a broad range of radios manufactured by RF DataTech. Models currently covered include the CRX Receiver and the ART, SRT, URT, XRT & ZRT ranges of radio modems. Different radio models have different functionality, and some of the programming options shown in this manual may not be applicable to every model. Where particular radio types do not support an option, it will either be greyed out or completely removed from the screen when the program is used with those models. 2.2OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WinA4P is designed to operate correctly with the following operating systems:- xWindows 98 xWindows ME xWindows 2000 xWindows XP It will run in Windows Vista, but operates in a compatibility mode due to the storage locations of the configuration files. It can al…

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Date: 19 th July 2011 To Whom It May Concern Subject:Radio ConfigurationFrequencies Applicant: RF DataTech FCC ID:P8W-ZRT170 Dear Sir/Madam, Wehave applied for certification of the above device, whichis capable of operating operates over the frequency range138–174MHz. We understand that this extends beyond the allowed frequencies under part 2 and part 90 of the code of federal regulations and therefore attest to the following: a)Part of the range falls within the allowed band150–174MHz(part 2 lists these individually as150.8–156.2475, 157.0375–161.575 and161.775–173.4 MHz) 1 . b)The device is capable of operating in the aforementioned USA bands. c)Only part 90 rules are applied for. d)The extended frequency range isfor operation in other countries (Canada & Europe ITU regions 2 & 1). The device operates in licensed frequency bandsand is pre-programmed for useon theauthorisedfrequenciesof the region prior to sale.Individual frequency tables allocated to business / public safety are listed in part90.35(b)(3) /90.20(c)(3). Please referalsoto accompanying attestationsre: software available to the user. Kenneth J. Ovens Sales Manager RF DataTech R F Technologies Ltd 27-29 New Road, Hextable, Kent, UK, BR8 7LS Tel: +44 (0)1322 614313 Fax: +44 (0)1322 614289 Email:[email protected]:www.rfdatatech.co.uk Registered in England No. 3713135 1 Exactfrequenciesaresubject to change, but thosestated are correct as of part 2 dated Oct 2009.

R F Technologies Ltd 27-29 New Road, Hextable, Kent, UK, BR8 7LS Tel: +44 (0)1322 614313 Fax: +44 (0)1322 614289 Email:[email protected] URL:www.rfdatatech.co.uk Registered in England No. 3713135 Date: 19 th March 2010 To Whom It May Concern Subject:Radio Configuration Software Applicant: RF DataTech FCC ID:P8W-ZRT170 Dear Sir/Madam, We declare that the only software available to any third party users for use with this product will only allow setting of power, modulation and frequency within a limited range of factory pre-set values which were tested during certification. For example, they can select the desired data rate and associated modulation method (1200bps FSK, 2400bps FFSK, 4800bps GMSK, 9600bps 4-FSK) . These four modulation methods were individually tested for compliance. The software does not allow the user to change the nature of this modulation or to select any other type of modulation. They can select the transmit power that they wish to use from the hardware set range. The radios were tested over this range. They can also select the spot frequency that they wish to use from within the factory set range which was tested for compliance. The software will not allow anyone outside our company to change the factory set transmit power range, modulation types or frequency range. Kenneth J. Ovens Sales Manager RF DataTech

R F Technologies Ltd 27-29 New Road, Hextable, Kent, UK, BR8 7LS Tel: +44 (0)1322 614313 Fax: +44 (0)1322 614289 Email:[email protected] URL:www.rfdatatech.co.uk Registered in England No. 3713135 Authority to Act as Agent Date: 19 March 2010 American Telecommunication Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern: R.N. Electronics Ltd is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Telecommunication Certification Body, Inc. (ATCB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date:_____12 months_____ By:__________________________ Kenneth J. Ovens _____ (Signature) (Print name) Title:__ Sales Manager_______ On behalf of: ___RF DataTech ________ (Company Name) Telephone: ___+44 1322 614313_ _____

R F Technologies Ltd 27-29 New Road, Hextable, Kent, UK, BR8 7LS Tel: +44 (0)1322 614313 Fax: +44 (0)1322 614289 Email:[email protected] URL:www.rfdatatech.co.uk Registered in England No. 3713135 Request for Confidentiality Date: 19 March 2010 Subject: Confidentiality Request for FCC ID: _____P8W-ZRT170______ Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 10, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit PermanentBlock Diagrams PermanentParts List & Placement/BOM PermanentSchematics Permanent Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials may be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. Sincerely, By:______________________________Kenneth J. Ovens_ ____ (Signature/Title 1 )(Print name) Sales Manager RF DataTech

ZRT170 External Photos

RF DataTech Labels for ZRT170TR-5 FCC ID:- P8W-ZRT170 Industry Canada ID:- 4264A-ZRT170 Labels are Black print on Mid-Blue background Label 1 Part Number Label including FCC & IC ID numbers Factory tuned frequency range will be entered where it shows xxx.x –xxx.x MHz RFDataTech Model: ZRT170TR-5 12K5 RS232 xxx.x – xxx.x MHz FCC ID: P8W-ZRT170 IC: 4264A-ZRT170 18mm 40mm Label 1 (Part No & ID No) Serial Number Labels fitted to same side of the unit as the mounting flanges, i.e. the opposite side to the switches and LEDs.

ZRT170 Internal Photos

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ZRT ManualPage 1 of 38Rev. M – 15 November 2010 ZRT SERIES RADIO MODEMS SETUP, INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL ZRT ManualPage 2 of 38Rev. M – 15 November 2010 ZRT ManualPage 3 of 38Rev. M – 15 November 2010 CONTENTS 1INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 4 1.1PRODUCTS COVERED........................................................................................................... 4 1.2IMPORTANT NOTICES.......................................................................................................... 4 2PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................. 5 2.1GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 5 2.2TRANSMITTER........................................................................................................................ 5 2.3RECEIVER ................................................................................................................................ 5 2.4MPU CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 6 2.5PROGRAMMING & CONFIGURATION............................................................................... 6 2.6SOFT MODEM: ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.7MODES OF OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 6 2.8HANDSHAKING..................................................................................................................... 6 2.9ADDITIONAL FEATURES...................................................................................................... 7 3SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 8 3.1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 8 3.2APPROVALS AND LICENSING .......................................................................................... 10 4PRE-PROGRAMMED CHANNEL PLANS ............................................ 12 4.1UK MPT1411/VNS2111 CHANNELS ................................................................................. 12 4.2UK MPT1329 CHANNELS.................................................................................................... 14 5SETUP & INTERFACING......................................................................... 15 5.1INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................. 15 5.2INTERFACE PORT PIN CONNECTIONS ........................................................................... 15 5.312VDC POWER...................................................................................................................... 17 5.4ANTENNA PORT.................................................................................................................. 17 5.5CHANNEL SWITCHES......................................................................................................... 17 5.6PROGRAMMING .................................................................................................................. 17 5.7CHANNEL CHANGE FROM SERIAL INTERFACE........................................................... 17 5.8RF POWER ............................................................................................................................. 19 5.9TIME-OUT-TIMER................................................................................................................. 19 5.10INTERNAL MODEM............................................................................................................. 19 5.11RADIO DATA FORMATS..................................................................................................... 20 5.12FORWARD ERROR CORRECTOR....................................................................................... 20 5.13SQUELCH TAIL (DRIBBLE BITS) ELIMINATION ............................................................. 20 5.14SERIAL INTERFACE & HANDSHAKING .......................................................................... 21 5.15GENERATING A TEST TRANSMISSION............................................................................ 22 5.16TRAFFIC PROTOCOL & ROUTING MODES...................................................................... 23 5.17TRANSMIT & RECEIVE TIMING......................................................................................... 24 5.18POWER CONSUMPTION..................................................................................................... 27 5.19POWER SAVE MODE ........................................................................................................... 27 5.20“RSSI” RECEIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATION....................................................... 27 5.21STATUS LEDS........................................................................................................................ 28 6STORE & FORWARD ............................................................................... 29 6.1STORE & FORWARD BASED ON CLIENT PROTOCOL. .................................................. 29 6.2MODBUS................................................................................................................................ 29 6.3RFT ROUTING PROTOCOL ................................................................................................. 31 7INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 34 7.1INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 34 7.2POWER SUPPLIES....................................................…

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WORK INSTRUCTION Title:ZRT170TR-5 Modem Alignment Procedure Document No.: QWI-0023-605Issue:1 Approved: Date: 01/03/05Page 1 of 2 File Location: C:\Documents and Settings\Ken\My Documents\Certificates\ZRT170-FCC-IC\ZRT170TR-5-AlignmentCalibration.doc ZRT170TR-5 MODEM TEST SPECIFICATION The following procedure must be carried out on devices assembled with radio modules that have passed individual testing and processor cards that have passed the self test procedure. This ensures that most functions are operating and that filter responses are correct, all that is then required is final calibration. The WINA4P program calibration option requires that the channel switches are both set to zero to put the radio into program mode. The radios may be tested with the top cover removed however it is advisable to use the R.F. cable fitted to the top cover for connection to a test set when calibrating the transmitter output power. The radio should be programmed using the WINA4P programme for 9600 baud operation at a frequency at the dead centre of its specified band of operation. The modem should have been temperature cycled at -10/+60 degrees C for a period of no less than 8 hours. This supplements the high temperature factory burn –in (+80 C) to assist stability of crystal filters, TCXO’s etc. Test Procedure: 1/ Connect a 12V 3A power supply to the radio power connector, connect the radio serial port to a PC running the WINA4P programme using a 9way serial cable. Connect the R.F. output connector of the radio to the R.F. test set which should be prepared to measure up to 8W of R.F. output power. Switch on the power supply, the radio should draw an idle current of approximately 70mA. 2/ Select TOOLS then MAX POWER AND MOD BALANCE option on the WINA4P programme, adjust the R.F. output power to 5W +0.5/-0 using the trimmer in the radio module, adjust the mod balance pot for best square wave modulation (50Hz square wave modulation is generated by the processor card during this test). Adjust the transmitter TCXO so that the transmit frequency is accurate to 300Hz. Check that the VCO tuning voltage is 2.5V+/-0.2V, if not adjust the RX VCO coil as necessary. 3/ Use the CALIBRATE TX POWER option on the WINA4P programme to calibrate the power steps (50mW, 100mW, 200mW, 500mW, 1W, 2W, 5W) as instructed by the programme. Each step must be saved using STORE. 4/ Using the SET INTERNAL MOD option on the WINA4P programme adjust internal modulation for 1.5kHz deviation. The modulation for this test is a 1kHz sine wave generated by the processor card. Stop the test, transmitter testing is WORK INSTRUCTION Title:ZRT170TR-5 Modem Alignment Procedure Document No.: QWI-0023-605Issue:1 Approved: Date: 01/03/05Page 2 of 2 File Location: C:\Documents and Settings\Ken\My Documents\Certificates\ZRT170-FCC-IC\ZRT170TR-5-AlignmentCalibration.doc now complete. 5/ Set the R.F. test set to output the programmed RX carrier frequency with a modulation of 1Khz at 1.5Khz Deviation. Using the CALIBRATE RSSI option on the WINA4P programme and follow the on screen prompts. Verify the calibration using the RSSI TEST option at 2uV and 0.5uV, readings of +6 and – 6dBuV should be indicated within 2dB accuracy. Receiver testing is now complete. 6/ If, specified set the radio to operate to customer requirements using the WINA4P programme. The alignment range field in the main programme menu must be filled out to conform with the radio.

ZRT170RF Exposure: TheZRT170is intended as afixed ormobile device, depending upon the final installation. A warning statement is included in the user manual advising users to maintain a minimum distance dependent upon the antenna used.All distancesbeing greater than 20cm. Evaluation is therefore for exposure potential against the MPE limits given in Appendix A of OET Bulletin 65, Supplement C:30-300MHz; 0.2mW/cm 2 Compliance requirements are based upon General population / Uncontrolled exposure. Equation (3) of OET Bulletin 65: ܵ= ܩܲ 4ߨܴ ଶ where:S = power density (in appropriate units, e.g. mW/cm 2 ) P = power input to the antenna (in appropriate units, e.g. mW) G = power gain of the antenna in the direction of interest relative to anisotropic radiator R = distance to the centre of radiation of the antenna (appropriate units, e.g. cm) Substituting known values for theZRT170:P = 5010mW Antenna Gain (dBi) Numerical Antenna Gain Minimum distance (cm) Power density (mW/cm 2 ) Limit of power density (mW/cm 2 ) 01.0500.160.2 32.0700.160.2 64.01000.160.2 86.31300.150.2 1010.01600.160.2 1215.82000.160.2 Therefore if recommended minimum distances stated in the user manual are adhered to then the ZRT170 complies with the requirement of 0.2mW/cm 2 .

File nameRF DATATECH.404PAGE1OF49 QMF21J–3; FCC CFR 47 PART 2J OCT 2007; RNE ISSUE 03 JAN 08 FCC Licensed Transmitter Test Report for VHF Data Modem ZRT 170 TR-5 Reference Standard 47CFR Part 2, Subpart J: Oct 2007 ManufacturerRF Technologies Ltd For type of equipment and serial number, refer to section 3 ReportNumber03-404/4240/2/10 Report Produced by:-R.N. Electronics Ltd. 1 Arnolds Court Arnolds Farm Lane Mountnessing Essex CM13 1UT U.K. Telephone+44 (0) 1277 352219 www.RNelectronics.comFacsimile+44 (0) 1277 352968 EMC&RADIO TEST SERVICESS RN Electronics 2004RN ELECTRONICS LIMITEDREPORT NUMBER03-404/4240/2/10 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED File nameRF DATATECH.404PAGE2OF49 QMF21J–3; FCC CFR 47 PART 2J OCT 2007; RNE ISSUE 03 JAN 08 This page has been left blank intentionally. 2004RN ELECTRONICS LIMITEDREPORT NUMBER03-404/4240/2/10 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED File nameRF DATATECH.404PAGE3OF49 QMF21J–3; FCC CFR 47 PART 2J OCT 2007; RNE ISSUE 03 JAN 08 1.Contents 1.CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................................................3 2.SUMMARYOFTESTRESULTS..................................................................................................................................................4 3.INFORMATION ABOUTEQUIPMENTUNDERTEST...........................................................................................................5 4.SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................................6 4.1Relevant Standards...........…

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