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MReX-MB1 Transmitter User Manual v3.16 Firmware

               

MReX-MB1

  MINI POCSAG & DMR

MESSAGING TRANSMITTER

User Manual

© WTE Limited, 2021 – Christchurch New Zealand

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Summary of Contents for MReX-MB1

Page 1: ...MReX MB1 Transmitter User Manual v3 16 Firmware MReX MB1 MINI POCSAG DMR MESSAGING TRANSMITTER User Manual WTE Limited 2021 Christchurch New Zealand Page 1 of 34...

Page 2: ...TS 14 Input Commands 15 IN_CONFIG_L 15 IN_MSG_L 15 WT Protocol 16 Support for Multiple Messages 17 DMR Message Format 19 Input Handling 20 Hardware and Configuration 21 Battery Installation 23 Loading...

Page 3: ...Tier 1 text messages Firmware upgradable High stability oscillator ensuring minimal drift over the entire specified temperature range Output power 25mW but optionally up to 100mW Polite operation che...

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: ...path failure Examples of critical control functions are emergency stop and over travel stop Separate or redundant control paths must be provided for critical control functions System control paths ma...

Page 6: ...ter Extreme Heat or High temperatures can damage MReX components DO NOT expose or operate the unit in extreme heat above 70 degrees Celsius or leave in direct sunlight or any other UV source Although...

Page 7: ...79 144 on March 13 1996 This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum dist...

Page 8: ...he button press the MReX MB1 may Flash once briefly This indicates that the battery has less than 30 battery capacity remaining Flash rapidly for up to 4 seconds This indicates that the channel is cur...

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

Page 10: ...e commands are relevant to the MReX MB1 Relevant commands are listed below All configuration commands always start with the asterisk character All messages that do not start with the character are pro...

Page 11: ...ge to be transmitted This could be used as a heartbeat to confirm that the system is continuing to operate as expected TX_PERIODIC TT MMMM CR where TT is the time in seconds between transmissions 60 6...

Page 12: ...e MReX MB1 is used as a pendant a frequent low power transmission could be used to determine if someone is in proximity to a location of interest Output Tx Power vs Set Level Set Level TX_PWR AA BB CR...

Page 13: ...channel busy level for the configured channel CX_BUSY BB Where BB is the signal level from 0 to 130 in dBm In this example the channel will be considered busy if signal strength is above 80dBm Typical...

Page 14: ...ys current configuration CONFIG CR SAVE SAVE saves all configuration settings all config changes are restored on start up Usage SAVE CR DEFAULTS DEFAULTS forces to reset temporary to factory default s...

Page 15: ...L specifies all input Low configuration parameters Inputs are triggered by connecting the input to ground for a time exceeding the specified debounce period The input message is configured using the I...

Page 16: ...to a group d DMR Text Message directed to an individual B is the Level 1 9 Note that POCSAG only supports levels 1 4 which is the same as the Beep Level When the Transport method is D this is the DMR...

Page 17: ...atched in a single transmission Note The format is the standard WT Protocol format but repeated without a space in between headers Example To send the message TEST to RIC code 1234560 as a 512 baud PO...

Page 18: ...User Manual v3 16 Firmware 4 messages will be transmitted batched in 2 transmissions one for 512 baud messages and another transmission for the 1200 baud messages WTE Limited 2021 Christchurch New Ze...

Page 19: ...ic Format WT1234567D6x TEST r Where all fields are previously defined but x is now a DMR Type Type 0 This is a short message type often used by Hytera Type 1 This is a short message type often used by...

Page 20: ...IN_MSG_L specifies the low level message that will be transmitted if configured The IN_CONFIG_L command allows the input to specify How many messages are transmitted once triggered The debounce period...

Page 21: ...Hardware and Configuration In order to replace install batteries and or change the transmitter configuration remove the lid to access the battery compartment and programming header Open Close WTE Limi...

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Page 23: ...smitter User Manual v3 16 Firmware Battery Installation Fit coin cell battery as shown below Note ESD precautions must be observed at all times when handling WTE Limited 2021 Christchurch New Zealand...

Page 24: ...tton depressed 5 The MReX MB1 will illuminate the LED as a message is transmitted 6 There should be a message such as SENT seen on the terminal program If this message is not seen then there is a prob...

Page 25: ...Select the configuration file that has been saved previously using the top right Load Config button 11 After 60 seconds of serial port activity the MReX MB1 will exit its configuration mode and return...

Page 26: ...pplied by WTE Limited Note Attempting to load a hex file not intended for use with the MReX will render the MReX inoperable Uploading firmware should only be performed if instructed to do so by WTE Li...

Page 27: ...n 4 Press the Select Hex button on the WTE Firmware Update Tool and select the appropriated MReX firmware file 5 Confirm that the App FW Ver displayed is the version described in the file name 6 Selec...

Page 28: ...bstitute goods technology or services any claims by third parties including but not limited to any defence thereof any claims for indemnity or contribution or other similar costs The maximum financial...

Page 29: ...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 appointed by WTE Limi...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...l be repaired or replaced Unauthorised work carried out on products will invalidate the warranty The MReX MB1 can be damaged through improper handling and system integration ESD handling precautions m...

Page 32: ...rations As a guide for best battery life limit 100mW transmissions to 6 per hour At 10mW limit transmissions to 60 per hour Buttons Inputs One Message Input message length Input max configured message...

Page 33: ...sted DMR radios Hytera PD565 PD665 Kirisun DP770 TM840H Motorola SL4010e Modulations Supported 12 5kHz Channel Width 512 baud FSK 2 25kHz 1200 FSK 2 25kHz Compliance Standards EN 300 224 2 base statio...

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