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MReX-5B Transmitter User Manual v2.07 Firmware

               

MReX-5B

  MESSAGING TRANSMITTER

User Manual

© WTE Limited, 2020 – Christchurch New Zealand

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Summary of Contents for MReX-5B

Page 1: ...MReX 5B Transmitter User Manual v2 07 Firmware MReX 5B MESSAGING TRANSMITTER User Manual WTE Limited 2020 Christchurch New Zealand Page 1 of 35...

Page 2: ...IST 14 DEFAULTS 14 VER 15 Input Commands 16 IN_CONFIG_L 16 IN_MSG_L 16 WT Protocol 17 Support for Multiple Messages 18 DMR Message Format 20 Input Handling 21 Hardware and Configuration 23 Battery Ins...

Page 3: ...range Output power up 100mW Polite operation checking the channel is clear before transmission Operates from 2 AA batteries Approved for use as a mobile or base station transmitter Approved for use a...

Page 4: ...that clarifies or simplifies a procedure This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to a potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possib...

Page 5: ...t be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 8 cm from all persons to satisfy RF exposure compliance DO NOT Operate the transmitter when someone is within 8cm of the antenna EN50383 reg...

Page 6: ...er ate the unit in extreme heat above 70 degrees Celsius or leave in direct sunlight or any other UV source Although this product is designed to be rugged it will not survive excessive shock or vibrat...

Page 7: ...d a safety stand ard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79 144 on March 13 1996 This equipment...

Page 8: ...ter power is applied The sign on message indicates the firmware revision serial number other software related information Commands may be issued and firmware updated from this 3 3V TTL serial port Mes...

Page 9: ...gth of 50 characters DMR messages can be sent when an input is triggered or through use of the WT protocol in a sim ilar manner as sending POCSAG paging messages Refer to WT Protocol for usage informa...

Page 10: ...r are processed by the protocol decoder All messages are terminated by a Carriage Return character shown in this manual as CR All commands that accept a value can have that value read back by using th...

Page 11: ...v2 07 Firmware Note It is a good practice to restart the unit after changing configuration This can be achieved by removing power to the unit or sending the REBOOT CR command WTE Limited 2020 Christc...

Page 12: ...WTE_EN E g TX_MODE POSCAG_A CR TX_PREAMBLE TX_PREAMBLE set the preamble length in multiples of 32 bits Short preambles allows the messages to be transmitted quickly Long preambles are typically used i...

Page 13: ...e transmitter level value to use Note that settings above 80 will have very little effect on output power Output Tx Power vs Set Level Set Level Examples Setting MReX to transmit at 10mW 10dBm 2dBm TX...

Page 14: ...SAVE saves all configuration settings all config changes are restored on start up Usage SAVE CR LIST LIST displays all available commands This command also lists many specific field names that need to...

Page 15: ...User Manual v2 07 Firmware VER VER sends the MReX sign on message back to the user This is useful to determine the model and serial number of the unit Usage VER CR WTE Limited 2020 Christchurch New Ze...

Page 16: ...specifies all input Low configuration parameters Inputs are triggered by con necting the input to ground for a time exceeding the specified debounce period The input message is configured using the I...

Page 17: ...Message directed to a group d DMR Text Message directed to an individual W POCSAG WTE WTE 8 bit format allowing all 8 bit characters to be transmitted B is the Level 1 9 Note that POCSAG only support...

Page 18: ...ot including CR the test message above results in the following response WT 017 CR Support for Multiple Messages The WT protocol allows for the same message to be sent to a variety of different radio...

Page 19: ...essages will be transmitted as 2 transmissions First message is in a POCSAG format second transmission is in a DMR format Example To send the message TEST to RIC codes 1234560 and 1222222 as a 512 bau...

Page 20: ...the radio not receiving messages or the message being corrupted Ensure that the group ID used is common to all same brand radios Basic Format WT1234567D6x TEST r Where all fields are previously define...

Page 21: ...ce period how long the input must be in a new state continuously in order to transmit before the input is triggered How long to wait until the message is retransmitted The IN_MSG_L commands allow the...

Page 22: ...messages to be transmitted once triggered IN_MSG_L 1 WT1234560A10 IN 1 LOW CR IN_MSG_L 2 WT1234560A10 IN 2 LOW CR For more details on command usage please refer to the Configuration section if require...

Page 23: ...rdware and Configuration In order to replace batteries and or change the transmitter configuration please remove the screws on the back to access the battery compartment and programming header WTE Lim...

Page 24: ...MReX 5B Transmitter User Manual v2 07 Firmware Battery Installation Note ESD precautions must be observed at all times when handling WTE Limited 2020 Christchurch New Zealand Page 24 of 35...

Page 25: ...wte co nz tools html This terminal program wte_serialter minal also allows loading and saving of WTE product configuration files 4 Press and hold any button and keep the button depressed 5 The MReX 5...

Page 26: ...elect the configuration file that has been saved previ ously using the top right Load Config button 10 After 60 seconds of serial port activity the MReX 5B will exit its configuration mode and return...

Page 27: ...WTE Limited Note Attempting to load a hex file not intended for use with the MReX will render the MReX inop erable Uploading firmware should only be performed if instructed to do so by WTE Limited or...

Page 28: ...e App FW Ver displayed is the version described in the file name 5 Select the correct COM port on the WTE Firmware Update Tool 6 Press Open COM button on the WTE Firmware Update Tool 7 Press a button...

Page 29: ...stitute goods technology or services any claims by third parties including but not limited to any defense thereof any claims for indemnity or contribution or other similar costs The maximum financial...

Page 30: ...number and model information are sent out the serial port serial on start up Maintenance No User Serviceable Components Servicing is only to be performed by WTE Limited or agent ap pointed by WTE Limi...

Page 31: ...t The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and help ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health...

Page 32: ...will be repaired or replaced Unauthorised work carried out on products will invalidate the warranty The MReX can be damaged through improper handling and system integration ESD handling pre cautions m...

Page 33: ...red message length 50 characters Temperature Limits 10 to 55 degrees Celsius Max Tx Power 1dB 20dBm 100mW Max Rx Input Power 13dBm any level above this will destroy the receiver Antenna Connector SMA...

Page 34: ...Kirisun TM840H Modulations Supported 25kHz Channel Width 512 baud FSK 4 4kHz 1200 FSK 4 4kHz 12 5kHz Channel Width 512 baud FSK 2 2kHz 1200 FSK 2 2kHz 1800 GFSK 3kHz 2400 GFSK 2 2kHz 4800 GFSK 2 2kHz...

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