WESROC© RMS Satellite Repeater – User Manual
Metrotel Corporation of Minnesota, Inc.
Revision A. May 7, 2008
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Wesroc® RMS Satellite Repeater Overview
Wesroc® RMS For Remote Sites
The Wesroc
®
RMS Satellite Repeater is used for communication of Wesroc RMS
remote telemetry system data to the Wesroc RMS Host System. Specifically, the
preferred use is in locations where conventional communication networks are not
available or are not reasonably accessible.
The Wesroc® RMS Remote Telemetry System
The Wesroc® Satellite Repeater operates by receiving Wesroc® RMS telemetry
packets. These packets are conditionally accepted based on whether the
Satellite Repeater has been initialized to them. If so, the original telemetry packet
is sent through the Globalstar® simplex data network, where it is then delivered
through the internet to the Wesroc® host server. Data inquiries and reporting
from the Wesroc® host server function normally just as if the data were delivered
by Wesroc® RMS Base Units through the Public Switched Telephone Network.
AC or Solar Power
The Wesroc® Satellite Repeater operates on an AC power adapter or with an
optional solar powered battery backup system. The Satellite Repeater comes
with a 25 foot cord and an external power supply. When installing the Satellite
Repeater, it must be installed outside with a clear view of the sky. The Satellite
Repeater must be able to receive Global Positioning System signals and also
transmit data to the Low Earth Orbiting Globalstar® satellite constellation. This
requires the open view of the sky.
Satellite Repeater Location
Simply place the Satellite Repeater in an outdoor location that is within range of
the Wesroc® RMS transmitters which it must provide service for. The Satellite
Repeater must then be initialized to these Wesroc® RMS transmitters. Once
the Satellite Repeater knows which transmitter(s) to listen to, scheduled
reporting times must be programmed for each transmitter.
Compatibility
The Satellite Repeater is fully compatible with all Wesroc® RMS telemetry
devices including standard repeaters (MT-9100R).
