Wireless Matrix SDT-5000, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...Wireless Matrix SDT 5000 Installation and User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ed in the United States of America Created On 11 17 05 This document is proprietary to Wireless Matrix Corporation Do not reproduce use or disclose without permission We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this document However Wireless Matrix Corporation makes no expressed or implied warranty or representation based upon the enclosed information ...

Page 3: ...0 Attaching to a Free Standing Pole 11 Attaching to an Existing Structure Meter Shed or Compressor Building 11 Orientating the Antenna Using a Compass 12 Connecting the Cable to the SDT 5000 14 Cable Selection 14 Cable Assembly 14 Mating the Cable to the Junction Box 14 Aiming the Antenna 16 Using the Multi meter and the RSSI to Aim the SDT 5000 16 Using an RS232 Connection and Terminal Program to...

Page 4: ... unit in areas where explosives are in use as the RF frequency could interfere with the operation causing hazardous conditions Do NOT operate the SDT 5000 unit in areas where two way radio communications is prohibited 4 For safety purposes use caution when determining the SDT 5000 installation location CAUTION 1 READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY 2 Keep all original Packing Materials 3 Follow the in...

Page 5: ...nspection authorities Metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments must be grounded in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations pertaining to Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems 29 CFR Part 1910 Subject S dated 16 April 1981 OSHA rulings agree with the National Electric Code The unit must be installed in an unclassified area outside the Class I Division 2 hazardo...

Page 6: ...00 transmits only when the remote terminal unit RTU sends messages to the host computer These transmission periods are typically less than 10 seconds Otherwise the SDT 5000 remains in receive mode or sleep mode and does not emit RF energy A person is blocking line of sight to the satellite during transmission The satellite is 101 longitudes and the antenna will point in that direction at all times...

Page 7: ...tlines the installation process and allows the installer to choose appropriate options Though the installation process is straight forward it is important to plan your installation carefully By planning your installation you can avoid potential problems and determine the best approach to installing the SDT 5000 Be aware that changes to a component s position or mounting method may be necessary due...

Page 8: ...suitable area for an antenna installation After completing a pre installation evaluation you should know where to locate components how to route cabling and what additional mounting accessories wiring and cabling conduits will be required for the installation General Considerations Check for obstructions at the site below ground level when digging holes for the units mounted on poles Stay at least...

Page 9: ... tested and designed for use in rugged weather conditions However care and attention is still required for a proper installation Select a site with a clear unobstructed line of sight to the satellite The SDT 5000 is environmentally sealed so it may be mounted directly outdoors The unit may be installed indoors behind a glass window provided there is a line of sight from the antenna to the satellit...

Page 10: ...t 3 feet from the antenna mount A typical pole mounted antenna is displayed in figure 1 Patch Antenna Connector Cable not included Mounting Bracket Mounting Pole U Bolts SDT 5000 Integrated Junction Box Satellite Direction Figure 1 Typical Pole Mounted Antenna Please refer to Appendix A for a listing of materials shown in figure 1 that are supplied and not supplied with the SDT 5000 ...

Page 11: ...rete to harden before proceeding with installation of antenna or solar panels 6 Use proper sized pole brackets U bolts to affix antenna to pole 7 Secure the cable with cable clamps or ties every 12 to 18 inches or run cable inside conduit or Seal Tite Avoid tight bends and kinks in the cable and grounding cable The recommended tightest allowable bend radius is 2 inches Attaching to an Existing Str...

Page 12: ...o point the antenna using the compass provided are described below 1 Refer to the Antenna Positioning Map see figure 2 for the correct positioning of the SDT 5000 NOTE The below map diagram may vary 5 to 10 degrees in regards to Elevation and Azimuth depending on the specific location It is provided solely as an aid to assist in positioning the SDT 5000 Az 90º Az 110º Az 130º Az 150º Az 170º Az 19...

Page 13: ... the installation guide find a flat surface and line up Magnetic North with the correct end of the Compass Hand Once the hand is fixed on North find the location s Azimuth on the compass face and position the SDT 5000 in the same direction Now that the SDT 5000 is facing in the correct direction to satellite it is necessary to adjust the Antenna s Elevation Using the Antenna Positioning Map find y...

Page 14: ...should use 20 AWG stranded wire Power and ground power return lines should use 14 AWG stranded wire The cable and the conduit shall be constructed of materials that are Class 1 Div 2 compliant Cable Assembly The cable connects to the junction box by individual wires being connected to terminal blocks inside the junction box This end of the cable requires some insulation trimming and tinning of wir...

Page 15: ...ireless Matrix SDT 5000 Installation and User Guide Doc 020 331 0002v1 1 15 31 Figure 3 Mating Cable to Junction Box 1 Insert a small screwdriver into the square hole right next to the rounded oval hole ...

Page 16: ...ve signal strength The voltage is indicated on the receive signal strength indicator RSSI wire white with red stripe or pin 9 on the DB9 connector on the cover of the junction box 1 Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to the RSSI wire and the negative lead to a ground wire white with black stripe 2 Position the meter so the display is easy to view 3 Power up the SDT 5000 The RSSI voltage wi...

Page 17: ...uld be configured as follows 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit full duplex flow control none 2 Connect the unit to the battery using the supplied power cable The unit should turn on and the PC terminal should display the following message Power up self test in progress The SDT 5000 modem will require about 15 seconds to boot and run self tests During this self test time the SDT 5000 modem...

Page 18: ...lect field Type 1 and press the Enter key The cursor moves to the Username field 5 Type USER in the Username field Press the Tab key The cursor moves to the Password field NOTE The manufacturer sets the USER s default username to USER and the password to user The username and password are case sensitive 6 Type the default password user in the Password field Press the Enter key The cursor moves to ...

Page 19: ...a Aiming window is displayed see figure 6 Figure 6 Installation and Antenna Aiming window NOTE Do not change any information in the Installation and Antenna Aiming window The purpose of the Installation and Antenna Aiming screen is to help aim the antenna during initial installation by monitoring the Signal to Noise Ratio SNR The antenna aiming is aided by displaying the current DH frequency the m...

Page 20: ...orth America start by aiming the antenna in a due south direction 11 While monitoring the Signal to Noise Ratio in the Installation and Antenna Aiming screen rotate the antenna slowly in the horizontal direction and stop at the point that shows the highest reading Then increase and decrease the antenna elevation until the highest Signal to Noise reading is displayed If the receiver is tuned to a D...

Page 21: ...y for Commissioning and Fade Unless this field displays Operational there will be no communications sent or received Refer to the section Operational States in this guide SYNC state The Wireless Matrix Modem may be in SYNC or in the NO SYNC state with relation to the Data Hub DH frequency If the Sync state is SYNC then the Wireless Matrix Modem is receiving the Data Hub signal When in SYNC the SYN...

Page 22: ... Wireless Matrix Modem is having difficulty receiving SYNC Table 2 describes the fields for the Status Line Table 2 Descriptions for Operational States Function Description Ready for Commissioning The Wireless Matrix Modem has not been commissioned on the Mobile Data Services MDS network and is in the process of passing a series of tests and authentication procedures with the DH You may see this s...

Page 23: ... to a pilot allows the Wireless Matrix Modem to correct for any frequency drift and restart the channel search Tx Disabled The window is being modified and may receive data however it cannot send any data SASK Invalid The Seed Access Security Key SASK parameter is incorrect Check the SASK entered Contact the Value Added Reseller VAR that provided the Wireless Matrix Modem to have it fixed MUI Inva...

Page 24: ...et the state to BB Invalid While in this state the Wireless Matrix Modem cannot transmit but will continue looking for bulletin board information This condition only occurs for a short time during installation or when the DH signal is poor MET Deactivated The DH has disabled the Wireless Matrix Modem for transmitting illegally or failing various tests when logging on The unit needs to be reinitial...

Page 25: ...d Press the Enter key The User Message window see figure 7 is displayed Figure 7 User Message window 2 The window is divided into two portions an upper portion that receives the messages and a lower portion to compose and send messages Enter 1 in the Select field Press the Enter key The cursor moves to the Destination Address field 3 Input the echo port address of 316520010034 or 316520020034 in t...

Page 26: ...elect field 7 Type S for Send in the Select field Press the Enter key 8 As long as the status line at the lower left reads OPERATIONAL SYNC and the SNR reads above 16 the message should be returned and displayed in the Receive upper portion of the User Message screen see figure 9 NOTE If the message is unsuccessful refer to the Trouble Shooting section of this document ...

Page 27: ...Wireless Matrix SDT 5000 Installation and User Guide Doc 020 331 0002v1 1 27 31 Figure 9 User Message Receive portion window ...

Page 28: ...e 2 Verify the power source output is 12 to 13 volts 3 Attempt to send a message to the host or have the host send a message to the RTU or end device Trouble Shooting The most common problems that affect the operation of the SDT 5000 are power connections and configuration PLEASE consult your service provider for details in configuring your SDT 5000 Refer to table 3 for symptoms and suggestions fo...

Page 29: ...sists test the cable for continuity and or damage The VT100 Test port application connects to the SDT 5000 but is unable to send test a message a Check that your laptop COM port is fully operational b Verify that the RTU or end device is connected to the RTU inter cable NOT the Test inter cable c Verify the SDT 5000 cable is properly connected d Contact your service provider and verify the followi...

Page 30: ...ause not attributable to Wireless Matrix v any Equipment which has been altered or repaired by any party other than Wireless Matrix without Wireless Matrix s prior consent vi any Equipment sealed against the weather whereby the seal has been broken without Wireless Matrix s prior consent or vii any Equipment hardware or software including any revisions provided by Wireless Matrix which has been im...

Page 31: ...depending on mounting pole width 12 Volt Power Supply A typical remote site will require a battery with recharging solar cell Multi meter Compass 7 16 inch and 9 16 inch or adjustable Wrench Equipment and supplies to attach pole to existing structure or concrete in hole for free standing mount Equipment and supplies to attach power leads and RTU inter cable to remote measuring device Equipment and...