SQT-RIPEX-928UHF RADIO MODEM

User manual . RipEX Radio modem & Router . version 1.9.0 1/23/2015 fw 1.4.x.x www.racom.eu RACOMs.r.o.•Mirova1283•59231NoveMestonaMorave•CzechRepublic Tel.:+420565659511•Fax:+420565659512•E-mail: [email protected] Table of Contents Important Notice .................................................................................................................................. 7 Quick guide ......................................................................................................................................... 8 1. RipEX – Radio router .................................................................................................................... 10 1.1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................10 1.2. Key Features ...................................................................................................................... 10 1.3. Standards ........................................................................................................................... 12 2. RipEX in detail ...............................................................................................................................14 2.1. Modes of operation ............................................................................................................. 14 2.2. Bridge mode ....................................................................................................................... 14 2.3. Router mode .......................................................................................................................19 2.4. Serial SCADA protocols ..................................................................................................... 24 2.5. Combination of IP and serial communication ..................................................................... 25 2.6. Diagnostics & network management .................................................................................. 26 2.7. Firmware update and upgrade ........................................................................................... 27 2.8. Software feature keys ......................................................................................................... 28 3. Network planning ...........................................................................................................................29 3.1. Data throughput, response time ......................................................................................... 29 3.2. Frequency .......................................................................................................................... 30 3.3. Signal budget ..................................................................................................................... 31 3.4. Multipath propagation, DQ ................................................................................................. 33 3.5. Network layout ....................................................................................................................35 3.6. Hybrid networks ..................................................................................................................37 3.7. Assorted practical comments ............................................................................................. 37 3.8. Recommended values ........................................................................................................ 39 4. Product .......................................................................................................................................... 40 4.1. Dimensions .........................................................................................................................40 4.2. Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 43 4.3. Indication LEDs .................................................................................................................. 50 4.4. Technical specification ........................................................................................................ 51 4.5. Model offerings ................................................................................................................... 64 4.6. Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 67 5. Bench test ..................................................................................................................................... 76 5.1. Connecting the hardware ................................................................................................... 76 5.2. Powering up your RipEX .................................................................................................... 76 5.3. Connecting RipEX to a programming PC ........................................................................... 76 5.4. Basic setup ......................................................................................................................... 80 5.5. Functional test .................................................................................................................... 80 6. Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 81 6.1. Mounting .............................................................................................................................81 6.2. Antenna mounting .............................................................................................................. 85 6.3. Antenna feed line ............................................................................................................... 86 6.4. Grounding .........................................................................…

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Photographs Of Equipment List of photographs: PHOTOGRAPH 1: Unit No. 1 external view ...................................................................................................... 2 PHOTOGRAPH 2: Unit No. 1 top external view ................................................................................................ 3 PHOTOGRAPH 3: Unit No. 1 front external view.............................................................................................. 4 PHOTOGRAPH 4: Unit No. 1 left external view ................................................................................................ 5 PHOTOGRAPH 5: Unit No. 1 view of the type label ......................................................................................... 6 PHOTOGRAPH 6: Unit No. 1 detailed view of the type label............................................................................ 7 PHOTOGRAPH 1: Unit No. 1 external view PHOTOGRAPH 2: Unit No. 1 top external view PHOTOGRAPH 3: Unit No. 1 front external view PHOTOGRAPH 4: Unit No. 1 left external view PHOTOGRAPH 5: Unit No. 1 view of the type label PHOTOGRAPH 6: Unit No. 1 detailed view of the type label

Label location PHOTOGRAPH 1: Unit No. 1 view of the label location

Photographs Of Equipment List of photographs: PHOTOGRAPH 1: Unit No. 4 top internal view ................................................................................................. 2 PHOTOGRAPH 2: Unit No. 4 bottom internal view ........................................................................................... 3 PHOTOGRAPH 3: Unit No. 4 top view of the lower circuit board ..................................................................... 4 PHOTOGRAPH 4: Unit No. 4 bottom view of the lower circuit board ............................................................... 5 PHOTOGRAPH 5: Unit No. 4 top view of the upper circuit board..................................................................... 6 PHOTOGRAPH 6: Unit No. 4 bottom view of the upper circuit board............................................................... 7 PHOTOGRAPH 1: Unit No. 4 top internal view PHOTOGRAPH 2: Unit No. 4 bottom internal view PHOTOGRAPH 3: Unit No. 4 top view of the lower circuit board PHOTOGRAPH 4: Unit No. 4 bottom view of the lower circuit board PHOTOGRAPH 5: Unit No. 4 top view of the upper circuit board PHOTOGRAPH 6: Unit No. 4 bottom view of the upper circuit board

Test Report No.: 068/608/2014/LRB(R)_Eng Page 1 of 1 Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications Testing and Metrology Division Laboratory of Radio Equipment and Electrical Safety Zvolenská cesta 20, 974 05 Banská Bystrica TEST REPORT Radio Characteristics Equipment under test: Radio data modem Model and/or type reference: RipEX-900 Manufacturer: Racom s.r.o., Czech Republic Applicant: Racom s.r.o., Czech Republic Relevant Standards for Tests: TIA-603-D Tested by: Roman Ščehovič Testing Engineer Approved by: Pavol Solivajs Head of Testing and Metrology Division Date of issue: 12.1.2015 Issue (No. / Total No.): 1/2 Test Report No.: 068/608/2014/LRB(R)_Eng Test report No: 068/608/2014/LRB(R)_Eng Page 2 z 22 Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications Testing and Metrology Division Laboratory of Radio Equipment and Electrical Safety Zvolenská cesta 20, 974 05 Banská Bystrica Contents 1 General Information ........................................................................................................ 3 1.1 General remarks..................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Testing laboratory................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Subcontractor ......................................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Details of applicant ................................................................................................................. 3 1.5 Details of manufacturer .......................................................................................................... 4 1.6 Dates ...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.7 Equipment under test ............................................................................................................. 4 1.8 Technical specification declared by manufacturer ................................................................. 4 1.9 Tested frequencies................................................................................................................. 4 1.10 Environmental conditions for test ........................................................................................... 5 2 General Remarks for Testing ......................................................................................... 6 2.1 Basic test specification ........................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Test result assessment .......................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Other notes............................................................................................................................. 6 3 Test Results..................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Results summary.................................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Test results details ................................................................................................................. 8 3.2.1 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the spurious domain (radiated) .................................. 8 4 List of Test Equipment ................................................................................................. 10 5 Photos of EUT ............................................................................................................... 12 6. List of Annexes ............................................................................................................. 14 Test report No: 068/608/2014/LRB(R)_Eng Page 3 z 22 Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications Testing and Metrology Division Laboratory of Radio Equipment and Electrical Safety Zvolenská cesta 20, 974 05 Banská Bystrica 1 General Information 1.1 General remarks a) The test results presented in this Test Report relate only to the object (EUT) described in item 1.7 of this Test Report, which was tested. b) This Test Report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval of the Testing and Metrology Division, Výskumný ústav spojov Banská Bystrica. c) “See remark #” refers to a remark in this Test Report. d) “See Annex #” refers to an annex of this Test Report. 1.2 Testing laboratory Výskumný ústav spojov, n. o. (Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications) Testing and Metrology Division – Laboratory of Radio Equipment and Electrical Safety Zvolenská cesta 20 974 05 Banská Bystrica Slovak Republic Telephone: +421 48 4324 230 Fax: +421 48 4324 124 1.3 Subcontractor Subcontracted tests: none 1.4 Details of applicant Applicant: RACOM s.r.o. Street / P.O. Box: Mírová 1283 Town / City: 592 31 Nové Město na Moravě Country: Czech Republic E-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Radek Holý Test report No: 068/608/2014/LRB(R)_Eng Page 4 z 22 Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications Testing and Metrology Division Laboratory of Radio Equipment and Electrical Safety Zvolenská cesta 20, 974 05 Banská Bystrica 1.5 Details of manufacturer Manufacturer: RACOM s.r.o. Street / P.O. Box: Mírová 1283 Town / City: 592 31 Nové Město na Moravě Country: Czech Republic 1.6 Dates Date of receipt of application: 1. 12. 2014 Date of receipt of test item: 3. 12. 2014 Date of test: 9. 1. – 12. 1. 2015 1.7 Equipment under test Type of product: RipEX-900 (radio data modem) Model and/or type reference: RipEX-928S Serial number: Model: S/N 12292421 Documentation: User manual Test configuration: Trade name Type HW model code EUT RipEX RipEX-900 RipEX-928S 1.8 Technical specification declared by manufacturer Equipment category: Radio data modem Type of equipment: Transmitter, receiver RF power…

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Page 1 of 4 Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Evaluation according to the OET Bulletin 65 (Edition 97-01) Equipment evaluated: The RipEX radio modem for data transmission in the 928 – 960 MHz frequency range Author:Mgr. Tomáš Mrázek Date:12. 1. 2015 Pages:4 Equipment evaluated The RipEX radio modem is designed for bi-directional data transfer in a radio frequency channel assigned from the specified frequency range. When transmitting, it generates an angle modulated, continuous, constant-envelope radio-frequency signal on the output (antenna) connector. The transmitted signal spectral width is limited to a single channel and never exceeds the respective channel spacing, which is 50 kHz or 25 kHz or 12.5 kHz. The maximum nominal output radio-frequency (RF) power of the RipEX radio modem is 8 Watts. The output RF power variation in extreme conditions is guaranteed by the manufacturer to stay within -3.0 dB to +2.0 dB limits. The RipEX radio modem main specifications for a frequency range 928 – 960 MHz are in Table 1. Table 1 – RipEX radio modem main technical parameters ParameterValue Frequency rangefrom 928 MHz to 960 MHz Channel spacing12.5 / 25 / 50 kHz Number of channels in the operating range2560 / 1280 / 640 Channel setting methodsoftware Supply voltage (nominal)13.8 V Supply voltage range 10 V to 30 V Operating temperature range-40 °C to +70 °C Current consumption: Reception: Transmission 1W: Transmission 8W: 360 mA 1.1 A 3.0 A Configurable RF output power rangefrom 0.1 W to 8 W Antenna connectorTNC RF output impedance50  The RipEX radio modem is connected to the antenna by a coaxial cable. Since the antenna may be connected by a very short cable, the cable loss shall be considered negligible in the calculation. Page 2 of 4 MPE Calculations The formula according to the OET Bulletin 65 (Edition 97-01) is: R= √ P∗G 4∗π∗S 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 an isotropic radiator R = Distance from the centre of radiation of the antenna (appropriate units, e.g. cm) Tx Frequency = 928 MHz The exposure at the lowest frequency of the operating range makes the worst case, since the limits given in §1.1310 of the FCC Rules increase with frequency (in the frequency range applicable to the evaluated equipment) whereas the radiation from RipEX radio modem will be constant. Maximum peak power = 41.03 (dBm) The maximum peak power is calculated as the nominal maximum power increased by the margin allowed by the applicable FCC standard (+2dB) Antenna gain = 2.15 (dBi) The antenna gain of the half-wave dipole is considered as the worst-case scenario. The areas of exposure never lie in the direction of the main lobe of the transmitting antenna. In fact, the higher the gain of the antenna is, the lower the radiation in the directions relevant for exposure evaluation will be. S = 0.62 [mW/cm 2 ] The FCC limit for exposure of general population / uncontrolled exposure in the 928 – 960 MHz frequency range. P = 12679 [mW] The numerical value of maximum TX power G = 1.64 The numerical value of half-wave dipole gain The worst case scenario also assumes 100% duty cycle. Though the equipment assessed allows for that, it never happens in reality thanks to the packet-oriented transmission environment. Calculated minimum separation distance from antenna, where the limit for general population / uncontrolled exposure is met, is: R u = 52 cm The distance, where the limit for occupational / controlled exposure is met, is: R c = 23 cm The distance, where the limits are met for typical directional and omni directional antennas typically used with RipEX radio modem. The safe distance for directional antennas is validated in the direction of the main beam centre, where it is nevertheless unreasonable to expect the presence of general public. Page 3 of 4 Table 2 – The distances where the FCC limits are met for typical antennas (8 W) are: Conclusion: It is safe to assume that the general population will never be at the distance R u (or nearer) to a fixed antenna installation of the equipment evaluated. Equally it is safe to assume that e.g. a member of staff performing mast maintenance will spend only negligible fractions of time at the distance R c (or nearer) to the transmitting antenna. It is still important to follow the MPE calculations with respect to possible exposure when planning where to install the antennas. Consequently, in our opinion, the operation of the evaluated equipment would not make a significant environmental effect. Page 4 of 4 928 – 960 MHz – 8 Watt RF power Antenna description Distance where the FCC limits is met for OV900.1single dipole4.652.9269.030.8 SA900.55 element directional Yagi8.657.33109.348.9 SA900.1212 element directional Yagi14.1526.00205.992.1 Antenna code Gain G (dBi) Gain G (-) General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure (cm) Occupational / Controlled Exposure (cm)

RACOM s.r.o. • Mírová 1283 • 592 31 Nové Město na Moravě • Czech Republic Tel.: +420 565 659 511 • Fax: +420 565 659 512 • E-mail: [email protected] www.racom.eu Racom_271114TR_FCC version: A Test of RipEX-900 Radio modem The tests have been carried out with reference to 47CFR Parts 101 Measured by: Radek Holý Approved by: Karel Dan ěk ...the broadest narrowband money can buy TEST REPORT Specification: 47CFR Parts 101 2 / 51 www.racom.eu CONTENTS (PAGE) 1. TECHNICAL SUMMARY AND TEST RESULTS....................................................................................3 1.1 Technical Summary .................................................................................................................................3 1.2 Test Results .............................................................................................................................................4 1.2.1. RF POWER OUTPUT AT TERMINALS (8.0 W) ................................................................................................ 5 1.2.2. RF POWER OUTPUT AT TERMINALS (2.0 W) ................................................................................................ 6 1.2.3. FREQUENCY STABILITY WITH TEMPERATURE VARIATION ........................................................................ 7 1.2.4. FREQUENCY STABILITY WITH PRIMARY VOLTAGE VARIATION................................................................. 9 1.2.5. TRANSMITTER UNWANTED EMISSIONS: CONDUCTED SPURIOUS (0.1 W) ............................................ 10 1.2.6. TRANSMITTER UNWANTED EMISSIONS: CONDUCTED SPURIOUS (8.0 W) ............................................ 11 1.2.7. TRANSMITTER UNWANTED EMISSIONS: CONDUCTED SPURIOUS (2.0 W) ............................................ 12 1.2.8. TRANSMITTER UNWANTED EMISSIONS: CONDUCTED SPURIOUS (0.5 W) ............................................ 13 1.2.9. TRANSMITTER UNWANTED EMISSIONS: RADIATED SPURIOUS (0.1 W) ................................................. 14 1.2.10. TRANSMITTER UNWANTED EMISSIONS: RADIATED SPURIOUS (8.0 W) ............................................... 15 1.2.11. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH ................................................................................................... 16 1.2.12. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (4-CPFSK, 10.0 W, 50 kHz) ...................................................... 17 1.2.13. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (16-DEQAM, 2.0 W, 50 kHz) ..................................................... 18 1.2.14. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (D8PSK, 2.0 W, 50 kHz)............................................................ 19 1.2.15. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (π/4-DQPSK, 2.0 W, 50 kHz) .................................................... 20 1.2.16. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (4-CPFSK, 10.0 W, 25.0 kHz) ................................................... 21 1.2.17. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (16-DEQAM, 2.0 W, 25.0 kHz) .................................................. 22 1.2.18. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (D8PSK, 2.0 W, 25.0 kHz)......................................................... 23 1.2.19. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (π/4-DQPSK, 2.0 W, 25.0 kHz) ................................................. 24 1.2.20. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (4-CPFSK, 8.0 W, 12.5 kHz) ..................................................... 25 1.2.21. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (16-DEQAM, 2.0 W, 12.5 kHz) .................................................. 26 1.2.22. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (D8PSK, 2.0 W, 12.5 kHz)......................................................... 27 1.2.23. TRANSMITTER OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH (π/4-DQPSK, 2.0 W, 12.5 kHz) ................................................. 28 1.3 Summary of Test Results ......................................................................................................................29 2. TEST EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................................................................30 3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................31 4. GRAPHS................................................................................................................................................32 4.1 Graphs 928.025MHz..............................................................................................................................34 4.2 Graphs 943.025MHz..............................................................................................................................40 4.1 Graphs 959.975MHz..............................................................................................................................46 Specification: 47CFR Parts 101 3 / 51 www.racom.eu 1. Technical Summary And Test Results 1.1 Technical Summary Applicant: Racom s.r.o. Mírová 1283 592 31 Nové Město na Moravě Manufacturer: Racom s.r.o. Mírová 1283 592 31 Nové Město na Moravě Czech Republic Produced By: Racom s.r.o., Czech Republic Kind Of Equipment: Radio modem Type Designation(s): RipEX-900 Code: RipEX-928S RF Power: 4-CPFSK 0.1 W to 8 W 16-DEQAM 0.5W to 2W D8PSK 0.5W to 2W π/4-DQPSK 0.5W to 2W Alignment Range: 928.000 to 960.000 MHz Switching Range: 32 MHz Number Of Units: 1 Test made in Racom s.r.o. Mírová 1283 592 31 Nové Město na Moravě Finish Of Test: 27.11. 2014 Date Of Test Report: 10.12.2014 Specification: 47CFR Parts 101 4 / 51 www.racom.eu 1.2 Test Results Type Designation: RipEX-900 Code: RipEX-928S Serial No.: 12292421 Channel Separation: 12.5 kHz; 25 kHz; 50 kHz FW version 1.4.4.0 Transmitter Part: CH 1 928.025 MHz CH 2 943.025 MHz CH 3 959.975 MHz Receiver Part: CH 1 928.025 MHz CH 2 943.025 MHz CH 3 959.975 MHz Power Supply Range: Vnom = 20.0 V DC Vmin = 10.0 V DC Vmax = 30.0 V DC Temperature Range: Tnom = Ambient temperature Tmin = -30 °C Tmax = +60 °C Specification: 47CFR Parts 101 5 / 51 www.racom.eu 1.2.1. RF POWER OUTP…

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Test Setup Photos List of photographs: PHOTOGRAPH 1: Test place configuration for testing radiation emission up to 1 GHz .................................. 2 PHOTOGRAPH 2: Test place configuration for testing radiation emission over 1 GHz ................................... 3 PHOTOGRAPH 3: Test site for conducted emissions ...................................................................................... 4 PHOTOGRAPH 4: Test site for conducted emissions (Test set up) ................................................................. 5 PHOTOGRAPH 1: Test place configuration for testing radiation emission up to 1 GHz Substitution antenna PHOTOGRAPH 2: Test place configuration for testing radiation emission over 1 GHz Substitution antenna PHOTOGRAPH 3: Test site for conducted emissions PHOTOGRAPH 4: Test site for conducted emissions (Test set up) TEST UNIT ATTENUATOR HIGH PASS FILTER POWER SUPPLY SPECTRUM ANALYZER Filter By-Pass RF SIGNAL GENERATOR Step I Step II