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HPT

102

VHF Modem

Operator’s Manual 

Version 1.0

Last Revised March 20, 2009

Summary of Contents for HPT102

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Page 3: ...ction 13 1 1 Getting Acquainted 14 1 1 1 LEDs 14 1 1 2 Data and Power Port 14 1 1 3 External Antenna Connector 15 1 1 4 Cables 15 1 1 5 Mounting Bracket 15 1 1 6 Literature 16 1 1 7 External Antenna not included 16 1 1 8 Storage Precautions 16 Chapter 2 Configuration 17 2 1 Powering HPT 102 17 2 1 1 Power supply requirements 17 2 2 Configuring HPT102 18 2 3 Installing ModemVU 18 2 4 Connecting HPT...

Page 4: ...ds 30 3 2 1 LINK 30 3 3 Serial Interfacing Commands 32 3 3 1 DPORT 32 3 3 2 MPORT 32 3 4 Special Commands 33 3 4 1 BOOT 33 3 4 2 HELP 34 3 4 3 SAVE 34 3 4 4 SLEEP 35 3 5 Diagnostics and Identification Commands 35 3 5 1 INFO 35 3 5 2 STATE 36 Appendix A Specifications 37 A 1 HPT102 VHF Modem Specifications 37 A 1 1 General Radio Specifications 37 A 1 2 Environmental Specifications 38 A 1 3 Transmit...

Page 5: ...5 www javad com Appendix B VHF Radio Usage 41 Appendix C Safety Warnings 43 C 1 General Warnings 44 Appendix D Warranty Terms 45 ...

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Page 7: ...aphics content information or data in this Manual without JAVAD GNSS express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your HPT102 The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of JAVAD GNSS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by JAVAD GNSS...

Page 8: ... comply with any of the Terms or Conditions You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of HPT102 All ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to JAVAD GNSS If these license terms are not acceptable return any unused software and manual CONFIDENTIALITY This Manual its contents and the Software collectively the Confidenti...

Page 9: ...e designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause har...

Page 10: ...the following conventions Note Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation system performance measurements or personal safety CAUTION Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation system per formance data integrity or personal health Warning Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or perso...

Page 11: ...n due to the modem you have connected operating system used and settings you have specified This is normal and not a cause for concern Related Information Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation contact your local dealer Alternatively request technical support using the JAVAD GNSS World Wide Web site at www javad com ...

Page 12: ...Preface Related Information Technical Assistance 12 www javad com ...

Page 13: ...m up to 33 dBm operating in 138 to 174 MHz The VHF transceiver is also capable of receiving RF signals through a 50 Ohm impedance external antenna port These signals are demodulated and output to the RS 232 serial port HPT102 delivers a reliable radio link at up to 38 4 kbps over the air for the 25 kHz channel spacing 30 kbps for 20 kHz 19 2 kbps for 12 5 kHz and 9 6 kbps for 6 25 kHz The unmatche...

Page 14: ... the HPT102 can be connected to PC with Access Data Ser Pwr Cable DB9 DB15 SAE 6ft 1 8m p n 14 578108 02 or with JAVAD GNSS receiver with Access Data Ser Pwr Cable ODU 7 DB15 SAE 6ft 1 8m p n 14 578110 02 and can be powered See Powering HPT 102 on page 17 for detailed information Position LED Name Color Description 1 PWR Green Active if Power connected to modem 2 SYNC Red Active whenever a signal ...

Page 15: ...les The HPT102 package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem 1 1 5 Mounting Bracket The monting bracket p n 10 578102 01 Figure 1 3 allows connecting the modem to a standard pole adapter Figure 1 3 Mounting Bracket Access Data Ser Pwr Cable DB9 DB15 SAE 6ft 1 8m p n 14 578108 02 Access Data Ser Pwr Cable ODU 7 DB15 SAE ...

Page 16: ...ments and may be directional or omni directional 1 1 8 Storage Precautions 1 Always clean the instrument after use Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth 2 Store in a location with a temperature of 40 85 C and no exposure to direct sunlight 3 Use a clean cloth moistened with a neutral detergent or water to clean the modem Never use an abrasive cleaner ether thinne...

Page 17: ...ds also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for 9 to 16 V 2A This may not be the same range as other JAVAD GNSS products with which you are familiar CAUTION To avoid the introduction of hazards when operating and installing before connecting of the equipment to the supply make sure that the supply meets local and national safety ordi nances and matches t...

Page 18: ...e following functions Connecting a computer to an VHF modem via a serial port Displaying information about the radio modem installed in the modem Programming the radio modem s settings Loading the new modem firmware See the ModemVU Software Manual available on the JAVAD GNSS website for details on configuring the modem with an internal VHF modem and or GSM radio modem or an external VHF modem To c...

Page 19: ... uninstall ModemVU use the Start menu on your computer 1 Navigate to the location of the ModemVU program and double click the Setup exe icon 2 Follow the on screen installation instructions 2 4 Connecting HPT102 and Computer To configure or maintain HPT102 you need to connect the modem and a computer using an Access Data Ser Pwr Cable DB9 DB15 SAE 1 8m p n14 578108 02 Figure 2 2 Access Data Ser Pw...

Page 20: ...receiver s port B with cable Access Data Ser Pwr Cable ODU 7 DB15 SAE 6 ft 1 8m p n14 578110 02 Figure 2 3 Connecting HPT102 and TRIUMPH 1 Note The TRIUMPH 1 port B is optional Make sure you have such option purchased 2 6 Configuring HPT102 1 Connect the computer and HPT102 as described in Connecting HPT102 and Computer on page 19 Turn on the HPT102 2 Start ModemVU ...

Page 21: ... Select the HPT102 Figure 2 4 and click OK Figure 2 4 Options window 4 Select the COM port the HPT102 modem is connected to Figure 2 5 Click Connect Figure 2 5 Connect to ModemVU 5 On the Radio Link tab set the following parameters Table 2 1 and click Apply Figure 2 6 on page 22 ...

Page 22: ... same Frequency Set the frequency in band 138 174 MHz with 6 25 kHz channel spacing For both Base and Rover modems the frequency must be the same Output power Select the transmission power for the radio modem n a Modulation type Specifies a modulation scheme that will be used by your modem DQPSK is recommended For both Base and Rover modems the modulation type must be the same Link Rate The link r...

Page 23: ...ect the HPT102 and than the COM port and click Ok see Configuring HPT102 on page 20 3 Click on Identification tab Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 Identification tab This tab lists important information about the hardware accessories and software proper ties This list includes the following which you will need if you contact JAVAD GNSS or your dealer Modem model Modem ID Modem serial number Hardware version ...

Page 24: ...dem uses ModemVU to load firmware onto the modem For more information refer to the ModemVU Software Manual available on the JAVAD GNSS website 1 Download the new firmware package to your computer 2 Connect your modem and computer as described in Connecting HPT102 and Computer on page 19 3 Start ModemVU Select the HPT102 and than the COM port and click Ok see Configuring HPT102 on page 20 4 Click t...

Page 25: ...uirements 25 www javad com 6 Open the required firmware folder Select the xmd file and click OK Figure 2 9 Figure 2 9 Load New Firmware 7 Wait until the new firmware version loading will be complete 8 Click File Disconnect then File Exit to quit ModemVU ...

Page 26: ...Configuration Loading New Firmware Power supply requirements 26 www javad com ...

Page 27: ... Rate Data Bits 8 7 Parity Odd Even None Flow control None or RTS CTS Alarm Settings Radio Operation Modes Sleep modes On Off Activate by internal real time clock Activate through RTS CTS lines Activate by external sense lines Activate by any combination of the parameters mentioned before Note The unit s configuration that is set or modified through the CLI will be lost after unit s reboot unless ...

Page 28: ... by CLI commands as permanent User Setting the setting automatically selected for the boot up unit the SAVE command must be asserted A command followed by F option displays the Parameters in the predefined frame format The display frame format is unique for each command supporting F option Table 3 1 Command Line Interface Error Codes 3 1 1 Software Switching to Command Mode On power up the radio m...

Page 29: ...to DTE the data received over the air and buffers it instead 3 The radio unit waits for 20 ms and then sends Escape Acknowledge to DTE if there is no data from DTE during 20 ms of Stop Guard Time 4 The unit goes to command mode and discards Escape Sequence from input buffer The modem is immediately ready to receive commands At the same time it continues buffering the data received over the air sin...

Page 30: ...rsa Note The powered up radio modem by default goes to Data Mode regardless of DTR control line polarity 3 1 3 Switching to Data Mode DTE sends the CLI command DATAMODE CR LF to the unit Unit answers with Escape Acknowledge 00 CR LF and immediately goes to datamode so that the DTE can start sending data as soon as the Escape Acknowledge has been received If no valid CLI commands received from DTE ...

Page 31: ...ture use 9 Transparent w EOT Repeater used with GMSK and 4FSK 10 Repeater ArWest Proprietary Simplex 11 TRMB Repeater used with GMSK modulation Reserved for future use 12 Transparent w EOT Receiver used with GMSK and 4FSK modulation 13 Transparent w EOT Transmitter used with GMSK and 4FSK modulation 14 STL Receiver used with 4FSK modulation 15 STL Transmitter used with 4FSK modulation MOD 1 DBPSK ...

Page 32: ...ct that responsible for maintenance serial port interface configurations such as data rate and number of bits in a byte Parameter Name Parameter List RATE 0 Maintenance Port baud rate a default setting 1 1200 baud 2 2400 baud 3 4800 baud 4 9600 baud 5 14400 baud 6 19200 baud 7 38400 baud 8 57600 baud 9 115200 baud a default setting BITS Set number of bits in one byte 8 or 7 8 is a default setting ...

Page 33: ...tended to reboot the unit using specified software image and selected configuration BOOT Parameter Name Parameters List The BOOT command with no parameters selects the user settings defined by the prior parameterized BOOT commands Parameter Name Parameter List RATE 0 Auto 1 1200 baud 2 2400 baud 3 4800 baud 4 9600 baud 5 14400 baud 6 19200 baud 7 38400 baud 8 57600 baud 9 115200 baud a default set...

Page 34: ...iguration SLEEP Sleep Mode Configuration CONNECT Connect to Specified Unit STATE Display Status and Statistics SAVE Save Current Configuration into Configuration File INFO Display Product ID along with Hardware Software Versions DATAMODE Exit Maintenance Mode COMMAND Display Command Usage 3 4 3 SAVE The SAVE command is intended to store the unit s currently used configuration into the User Configu...

Page 35: ...0 Do not activate by internal real time clock 1 255 Activate by internal real time clock after 100 to 25500 msec of sleeping HW 0 Do not activate through DTR RTS lines 1 Activate through DTR RTS lines TTL 0 Do not activate by external sense lines 1 Activate by external sense lines GTS 0 Disable Sleep mode default 1 255 Go to sleep mode if there is no activity in 10 to 2550 msec Parameter Name Para...

Page 36: ...he CONNECT command must be used in prior of STATE command using STATE Parameter Name Parameters List The STATE command without Parameter Name indicates all values as shown below RSSI 106 dBm BER 0E 0 FREQ 440 000000 MHz CHAN 4 TEMP 23 SYNC 0 TTL1 1 TTL2 1 MODE FIXED Parameter Name Parameter List TTL1 0 1 State of TTL_IN1 line TTL2 0 1 State of TTL_IN2 line RSSI 52 to 116 dBm Indicates the Receive ...

Page 37: ...s DQPSK 4FSK 28800 bps D8PSK 38400 bps D16QAM Data Rate 20kHz Channel Spacing 7500 bps DBPSK GMSK 15000 bps DQPSK 4FSK 22500 bps D8PSK 30000 bps D16QAM Data Rate 12 5kHz Channel Spacing 4800 bps DBPSK GMSK 9600 bps DQPSK 4FSK 14400 bps D8PSK 19200 bps D16QAM Data Rate 6 25 kHz Channel Spacing 2400 bps DBPSK 4800 bps DQPSK 7200 bps D8PSK 9600 bps D16QAM System Gain for DBPSK modulation Antenna gain...

Page 38: ...tion Temperature Operating 40o C to 60o C Storage 40o C to 85o C Environmental IP 66 Dimensions H x W x D 152 mm x 84 mm x72 mm Weight 900 g Power Supply Voltage 9 to 16 VDC nominal Power Consumption Average 6W 2W 0 05W Transmit Receive Sleep Housing Color Aluminum Two tone JAVAD GNSS Green Gray Antenna Connector BNC 50WΩ Parameter Specification Output Power DBPSK GMSK DQPSK 4FSK D8PSK D16QAM 13 d...

Page 39: ... 36 dBm 9 kHz to 1 GHz 30 dBm 1 GHz to 4 GHz Parameter Specification Noise Figure 4 dB Receiver Sensitivity DBPSK BER 1x10 4 25 kHz CS DQPSK D8PSK D16QAM GMSK 116 dBm 25kHz 117 dBm 12 5kHz 115 dBm 25kHz 116 dBm 12 5kHz 110 dBm 25kHz 111 dBm 12 5kHz 106 dBm 25kHz 107 dBm 12 5kHz 113 dBm 25kHz 114 dBm 12 5kHz Dynamic Range 115 to 15 dBm Max Input Signal Level 10 dBm Co channel Rejection 8 dB for 25 ...

Page 40: ...rnal antenna connector type is a BNC RF connector AEP Connectors p n 6501 7051 003 Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 DCD O Data Carrier Detect 2 DSR O Data Set Ready 3 RTS I Request To Send 4 DATAIN I Data from PC Serial Port to Modem 5 Reserved Do not use 6 Reserved Do not use 7 Reserved Do not use 8 PWRIN DC Power between 9 and 16 VDC 9 DTR I Data Terminal Ready 10 CTS O Clear To Send 11 DATAOUT ...

Page 41: ...ween base and rover receivers Know the strengths and weaknesses of this technology to get the best use out of your receiver The quality and strength of the VHF signals translates into range for VHF communications The system s range will greatly depend on the local conditions Topography local communications and even meteorological conditions play a major role in the possible range of RTK communicat...

Page 42: ...VHF Radio Usage 42 www javad com ...

Page 43: ...ce heat Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has bee...

Page 44: ...ct should never be used Without the user thoroughly understanding operator s manual After disabling safety systems or altering the product With unauthorized accessories Contrary to applicable laws rules and regulations DANGER THE HPT102 SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS ...

Page 45: ...mage to the product resulting from an accident disaster misuses abuse or modification of the product Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized JAVAD GNSS warranty service dealer If this product is delivered by mail purchaser agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original ship...

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