Trio JR900 User manual
J-Series Ethernet Radio
User Manual
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Part F – Quick Reference Guide 34
Introduction 34
Mounting and Installation Instructions 35
Physical Dimensions - Remote Ethernet Data Radio 35
Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders 36
J-Series Connections Layout 36
Power Supply Requirements 36
Communication Ports 37
Cable Termination 37
Serial Port A & B Ports 38
LED Indicators 39
J-Series Conguration (Web Interface) 40
Resolving Ethernet Conguration Problems 41
Multi Master Synchronisation 43
Text User Interface (TUI) 44
Spectrum Analyzer 48
SNMP 50
eDiagnostics 52
Part G – Quick Start Guide 54
Point to Point Ethernet Link Setup 54
Point to Point - TCP Serial Device Server Setup Guide 57
Point to Point - UDP (Unicast) Serial Device Server Setup Guide 58
Point to Multi-Point - UDP (Multicast) Serial Device Server Setup
Guide 59
Point to Multi-Point with Peer to Peer - UDP (Multicast to Multicast)
Serial Device Server Setup Guide 61
Part H – Installation & Commissioning 63
Optimizing the Antenna for Rx Signal 65
Commissioning 66
Part I – Firmware Updating 68
Part J – FCC Approved Antennas 70
Part K – Support Options 71
Website Information 71
E-mail Technical Support 71
Contents
Part A – Preface 3
Warranty 3
Important Notice 3
FCC Compliance Notices 3
Australian Compliance Notices 3
EU (ETSI) Compliance Notices 3
Part B – J-Series Overview 5
Introduction 5
Product Range 5
Features and Benets 5
Ordering Information 7
Standard Accessories 8
Part C – Network Types 9
Introduction 9
Point-to-Point Networks (PTP) 9
Point-to-Multipoint Networks (PTMP) 10
Point-to-Multipoint via KwikStream™ Repeater 11
Point to Point with LinkXtend™ Bridge (PTP/B) 12
Point to Multipoint via LinkXtend™ Bridge (PTMP/B) 13
Part D – Features 14
Features Useful for Optimizing Performance. 14
Multi-Access Point Synchronization 16
Digital Collision Avoidance 17
Retries and Retransmissions 17
Ethernet Trafc Filtering 18
Security 18
SmartPath™ 20
Diagnostics Tools 26
Text User Interface (TUI) 27
Spectrum Analyzer and Channel Lockout Facility 27
Legacy Serial Support 28
Part E – RF Planning and Design 31
Understanding RF Path Requirements 31
Examples of Predictive Path Modelling 31
Antennas 32
RF Feeders and Protection 33
Band Pass Filter (900MHz Only) 33
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Part A - Preface
Part A – Preface
Warranty
All equipment supplied by Trio DataCom Pty Ltd (As of 1 January
2009) is covered by warranty for faulty workmanship and parts
for a period of three (3) years from the date of delivery to the
customer. During the warranty period Trio DataCom Pty Ltd shall,
at its option, repair or replace faulty parts or equipment provided
the fault has not been caused by misuse, accident, deliberate
damage, abnormal atmosphere, liquid immersion or lightning
discharge; or where attempts have been made by unauthorised
persons to repair or modify the equipment.
The warranty does not cover modications to software. All
equipment for repair under warranty must be returned freight paid
to Trio DataCom Pty Ltd or to such other place as Trio DataCom
Pty Ltd shall nominate. Following repair or replacement the
equipment shall be returned to the customer freight forward. If it is
not possible due to the nature of the equipment for it to be returned
to Trio DataCom Pty Ltd, then such expenses as may be incurred
by Trio DataCom Pty Ltd in servicing the equipment in situ shall be
chargeable to the customer.
When equipment for repair does not qualify for repair or
replacement under warranty, repairs shall be performed at the
prevailing costs for parts and labour. Under no circumstances shall
Trio DataCom Pty Ltd’s liability extend beyond the above nor shall
Trio DataCom Pty Ltd, its principals, servants or agents be liable
for the consequential damages caused by the failure or malfunction
of any equipment.
Important Notice
© Copyright 2008 Trio DataCom Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved
This manual covers the operation of the J-Series of Digital Ethernet
Data Radios. Specications described are typical only and are
subject to normal manufacturing and service tolerances.
Trio DataCom Pty Ltd reserves the right to modify the equipment,
its specication or this manual without prior notice, in the interest
of improving performance, reliability or servicing. At the time of
publication all data is correct for the operation of the equipment
at the voltage and/or temperature referred to. Performance data
indicates typical values related to the particular product.
This manual is copyright by Trio DataCom Pty Ltd. All rights
reserved. No part of the documentation or the information supplied
may be divulged to any third party without the express written
permission of Trio DataCom Pty Ltd.
Same are proprietary to Trio DataCom Pty Ltd and are supplied
for the purposes referred to in the accompanying documentation
and must not be used for any other purpose. All such information
remains the property of Trio DataCom Pty Ltd and may not be
reproduced, copied, stored on or transferred to any other media or
used or distributed in any way save for the express purposes for
which it is supplied.
Products offered may contain software which is proprietary to Trio
DataCom Pty Ltd. However, the offer of supply of these products
and services does not include or infer any transfer of ownership
of such proprietary information and as such reproduction or reuse
without the express permission in writing from Trio DataCom Pty
Ltd is forbidden. Permission may be applied for by contacting Trio
DataCom Pty Ltd in writing.
FCC Compliance Notices
FCC Part 15 Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device must not be modied in any way or FCC compliance
may be void.
FCC Approved Antennas
This device can only be used with Antennas listed in Appendix I
of this J-Series User Manual. Please Contact Trio Datacom if you
need more information or would like to order an antenna.
RF Exposure
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting
devices, a separation distance of 26 cm or more should be
maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during
device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer
than this distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this
transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
MAXIMUM EIRP
FCC Regulations allow up to 36 dBm effective isotropic radiated
power (EIRP). Therefore, the sum of the transmitted power (in
dBm), the cabling loss and the antenna gain (in dBi) cannot exceed
36 dBm.
FCC Point to Point : More EIRP may be allowed for xed point to
point links. With the transmitter set to 27dBm, an antenna gain
(subtracting cable loss) of up to 15 dBi is allowed. For antenna
gains of more than 15 dBi in a xed point to point link, the power
must be backed off from 27dBm by 1dB for every 3dB the antenna
gain exceeds 15dBi.
Australian Compliance Notices
MAXIMUM EIRP
ACMA Regulations allow up to 30 dBm (1 Watt) of effective
isotropic radiated power (EIRP) in the 915MHz license free band
and 36 dBm (4 Watts) of EIRP in the 2.4GHz band. Therefore, the
sum of the transmitted power (in dBm), the cabling loss and the
antenna gain cannot exceed the above stated EIRP limits.
EU (ETSI) Compliance Notices
RF Exposure
2.4GHz Model : To satisfy EU (ETSI) requirements, a separation of
3cm should be maintained between the antenna of this device and
persons during operation.
MAXIMUM EIRP
ETSI Maximum EIRP for the 2.4GHz band is +20dBm.
SAFETY
Warning: Where a JR240 is to be operated above 65oC ambient, it
must be installed in a restricted access location.
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Part A - Preface
WEEE Notice (Europe)
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this
product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing
it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a
manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact the dealer from whom you originally
purchased the product.
Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt oder seinem Verpacken
zeigt an, daß dieses Produkt nicht mit anderer Vergeudung
entledigt werden darf. Stattdessen ist es Ihre Verantwortlichkeit,
sich Ihre überschüssige Ausrüstung zu entledigen, indem es
rüber sie zu einem gekennzeichneten Ansammlungspunkt
für die Abfallverwertung elektrische und elektronische
Ausrüstung übergibt. Die unterschiedliche Ansammlung und
die Wiederverwertung Ihrer überschüssigen Ausrüstung zu der
Zeit der Beseitigung helfen, Naturresourcen zu konservieren
und sicherzugehen, daß es in gewissem Sinne aufbereitet wird,
daß menschliche Gesundheit und das Klima schützt. Zu mehr
Information ungefähr, wo Sie weg von Ihrer überschüssigen
Ausrüstung für die Wiederverwertung fallen können, treten Sie
bitte mit dem Händler in Verbindung, von dem Sie ursprünglich das
Produkt kauften.
Low Voltage Safety (Europe)
In order to comply with the R&TTE (Radio & Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment) directive 1999/5/EC Article 3 (Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC), all radio modem installations must include an
external in-line lightning arrestor or equivalent device that complies
with the following specications:
• DC Blocking Capability - 1.5kV impulse (Rise Time 10mS,
Fall Time 700mS) (Repetition 10 Times) or 1.0kV rms 50Hz
sine wave for 1 minute.
The JR240 has been classied as SELV throughout. All ports
shall be connected to like circuits and shall not extend beyond the
building boundary of the host equipment unless connected via
an isolation unit compliant with the requirements of section 7 of
EN60950-1.
Important Notices for Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C & D Hazardous Locations
Applies to models JR900-xxxxx-xHx(CSA Marked)
This product is available for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups
A, B, C & D Hazardous Locations. Such locations are dened in
Article 500 of the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
publication NFPA 70, otherwise known as the National Electrical
Code and in Section 18 of the Canadian Standards Association
C22.1 (Canadian Electrical Code).
The transceiver has been recognised for use in these hazardous
locations by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
International. CSA certication is in accordance with CSA Standard
C22.2 No. 213-M1987 and UL Standard 1604 subject to the
following conditions of approval:
1. The radio modem must be mounted in a suitable enclosure so
that a tool is required to gain access for disconnection of antenna,
power and communication cables.
2. The antenna, DC power and interface cables must be routed
through conduit in accordance with the National Electrical Codes.
3. Installation, operation and maintenance of the radio modem
should be in accordance with the radio modem’s user manual and
the National Electrical Codes.
4. Tampering or replacement with non-factory components may
adversely affect the safe use of the radio modem in hazardous
locations and may void the approval.
5. A power connector with locking screws as supplied by Trio
Datacom MUST be used.
WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Part B – J-Series Overview
Introduction
The advanced TRIO Datacom J-Series frequency hopping Ethernet
Data Radio sets the standard for professional high speed serial
data communications in the license free 900MHz and 2.4GHz
bands.
With maximum range and virtually unlimited system coverage due
to its unique LinkXTend™ network bridging and KwikStream™
high speed repeater capabilities, the industrial strength J-Series is
ideally suited for the most demanding point to multipoint and point
to point wireless SCADA and Telemetry applications.
The highly versatile J-Series also offers dual Ethernet ports with
TRIO TVIEW+ network wide diagnostics compatibility.
Product Range
The TRIO J-Series comprises of the following models:
- the JR900, which operates within the 915MHz license
free frequency band (country specic models apply),
and
- the JR240 that can be congured for use in the
2.4GHz license free bands available throughout the
world.
Part B – J-Series Overview
J-Series Ethernet Data Radio
Features and Benets
Outstanding and highly versatile operational
capability:
• Point to point and point to multi-point operation
• Congurable personality – access point-remote-bridge-repeater
• KwikStream™ high speed single radio repeater mode *
• Unlimited coverage networks
• No restriction on the number of radios in any system
• Unique dual antenna LinkXtend™ technology increases
usable range
• Repeater and Bridge units support locally connected user
devices
• ChannelShare™ collision avoidance for unsolicited
remote transmissions allowing simultaneous polling and
spontaneous reporting
* Up to 140km (90 miles) single repeater system range with
6dB antennas (900MHz)
A Radio and Modem that extends performance
boundaries:
• License free operation in 900MHz & 2.4GHz ISM frequency
bands
• 512k high speed over-air data rate [900MHz version only] (can
be reduced to 256k for longer range)
• Robust, frequency hopping spread spectrum technology for
superior interference immunity
• Ultra Long Range high performance receiver *
• 1 Watt maximum allowable transmitter power (900MHz version
only)
• Advanced error free data delivery with CRC plus selectable
FEC and ARQ
• Multi-Access Point synchronization mode for interference
reduction with co-located Access Point radios
• High VSWR protection (900MHz version only)
* Up to 70km (45 miles) maximum single hop line-of-sight range
with 6dB antennas (900MHz)
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Comprehensive and adaptable Ethernet
interfacing, control and transmission:
• 2 x Independent Ethernet ports (Auto MDI/MIDX)
• 10/100Mbps Interface (auto-detecting)
• Suitable for most Ethernet/IP protocols (including UDP, TCP,
DHCP, ARP, ICMP, STP, IGMP, SNTP & TFPT)
• IEEE 802.3 including dual port Ethernet Bridging functionality
• Flexible Ethernet routing providing optimum radio channel
efciency
• Auto or Manual DHCP conguration
• NTP Client/Server Time Synchronization Support
• Legacy RS-232 serial support via embedded terminal servers
(UDP/TCP)
Total command of the radio system with embedded
HTML web server:
• Network Management and Remote Diagnostics with no software
installation required!
• All conguration via secure embedded HTML interface (HTTP &
HTTPS)
• Network wide access from any radio modem
• Over-the-air reconguration & diagnostics
• Powerful system commissioning and troubleshooting tools
• Compatible with Trio TVIEW+ Diagnostics for stand alone
network management.
• Local and Remote eld upgradeable rmware
Securing your network through Trusted Access
Control:
• 256-bit AES data encryption (export restrictions may apply)
• Proprietary multi-level scrambled over-the-air protocol
• Optional Trusted Access Point/Remote checklist
A Ethernet Data Radio for the harshest
environments and places:
• Reliable operation in environmental extremes (-40oC to +70oC)
• Hazardous Environment Certication – CSA Class I, Division II
• FCC & ETSI certication - accepted in multiple regions
• Compact, rugged alloy housing
• 10-30Vdc power supply
• Dual industry standard TNC antenna connectors
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Ordering Information
J, K & O Series License Free Data Radios - Part Number Matrix = Tyxxx-aabbb-cde
T y xxx
-aa bbb
-cd e
Options 3
J&K Series
0= No Options
O Series
0= O Series configured for OEM
1= O Series configured for K Series
2= O Series configured for J Series
Options 2
0= No Options
H= Hazardous Environment Class 1, Div 2 (Standard on JR900, KR900 & OM900)
A= ATEX II 3G, Ex nA IIC T4 compliance (Standard on JR240, KR240 & OM240)
Options 1
D= Diagnostics (Inc. remote firmware update)
E= Diagnostics and Encryption (Inc. remote firmware update) ***
RF Channel Data Rate & Bandwidth (Internal Modem)
K&O Series
J Series
001
= 32kbps to 256kbps
002
= 256kbps to 512kbps
Frequency Range (900MHz) Frequency Range(2.4GHz)
00 = License Free Band 902 to 928MHz (FCC) 00 = License Free Band 2.4Ghz (FCC/IC/Aust/NZ & others)
01 = License Free Band 915 to 928MHz (Aust/Brasil) 01 = License Free Band 2.4Ghz (ETSI)
02 = License Free Band 921 to 928MHz (NZ)
Note: Other frequency bands available upon request.
Generic Frequency Band
900 = 900MHz
240 = 2.4GHz
Unit Type NOTES:
R= Remote Station (J&K Series Only) [ ] Items in [ ] parenthesis refer to actual Trio part numbers
M= OEM Module (O Series Only) ** Consult factory for availability.
*** Export Restrictions May Apply
`Standards: ACA - Australian Communications Authority
FCC - Federal Communications Commission
Model Type ETSI - European Telecommunication Standards Institute
J= J Series Family
K= K Series Family
O= O Series Family
Example:
K R 900
-00 001
-DH 0
Dwg / Ver: 194-56-0000-H
The example shown specifies: K Series, Remote Radio, 900MHz band, FCC,
configurable 32kbps to 256kbps modem, with diagnostics and Class 1, Div 2
Hazardous Approval (standard).
Part B – J-Series Overview
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Standard Accessories
Part Number Description
Antennas
ANT9AL Antenna Yagi 6 Element 9dBd Alum 850-
930MHz
ANT9SS Antenna Yagi 6 Element 9dBd S/S 850-930MHz
ANT13AL Antenna Yagi 15 Element 13dBd Alum 850-
930MHz
ANT13AL Antenna Yagi 15 Element 13dBd S/S 850-
930MHz
ANT900WHIP Antenna Omni-Dirn Whip TNC - Demo Use 902-
928MHz
ANT915OMNI Antenna Omni-Dirn Unity Gain 902-928MHz
ANT2G4/13A Antenna Yagi Enclosed 13dBd Gain 2.4GHz
ANT2G4/16A Antenna Grid Reector 16dBd Gain 2.4GHz
ANT2G4/24A Antenna Grid Reector 24dBd Gain 2.4GHz
ANT2G4WHIP Antenna Omni-Dirn Whip TNC - Demo Use
2.4GHz
ANT2G4OMNI Antenna Omni-Dirn Unity Gain 2.4GHz
ANT2G4/6OM Antenna Omni-Dirn 6dBd Gain 2.4GHz
Note:
1. Frequencies must be specied at time of order.
Power Supplies
PS13V82A Power Supply 13.8V 2A 240VAC
PS13V82ASW Power Supply Switch Mode 13.8V 2A 110-
240VAC
Part Number Description
RF Cables and Accessories
RFCAB5M2 5.0m RG-213 type Antenna Feeder Cable
terminated with N type Male Connectors
RFCAB10M 10.0m RG-213 type Antenna Feeder Cable
terminated with N type Male Connectors
RFCAB20M4 20.0m LDF4-50 type (1/2” foam dialectric)
Antenna Feeder Cable terminated with N type
Male Connectors
LGHTARRST Lightning Surge Arrestor In-line N Female to N
Female DC<1000MHz
LGHTARRST2 Lightning Surge Arrestor In-line N Female to N
Female 2 to 6GHz
Software
TVIEW+ E,M&J-Series Conguration Programmer and
Cables
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Introduction
Fundamental to understanding the use of J-Series Ethernet Data Radios in your system is the need for a basic understanding of the different types
of radio network topologies (known as NETWORK TYPES) and the function of each radio within them (known as RADIO TYPES).
The following table provides a brief overview of each:
Network Types:
Point to Point (PTP): One Access Point radio is congured to communicate with a REMOTE radio in PTP mode.
Point to Point via Bridge (PTP/B): As per PTP mode but with additional network range extension using a LinkXtend™ Bridge.
Point to Multipoint (PTMP): One Access Point radio is congured to communicate with multiple REMOTE radio(s) a PTMP network
Point to Multipoint with Bridges (PTMP/B): As per PTMP network but with additional network range extension using a LinkXtend™ Bridge.
Radio Types:
Access Point: Denes the Access Point radio in a network. The function of the Access Point is to provide synchronization of the network and
management of the radio protocol. There is always one Access Point per network.
Remote: A remote radio in the network. The function of a remote is to communication with the Access Point either directly or via one or more
Bridges.
Bridge: A radio that provides network extension between an Access Point or another BRIDGE and additional REMOTES. A BRIDGE is a
device with dual personalities, behaving as a REMOTE to its Access Point for 50% of the time, and then behaving as an Access Point for its
REMOTES for the remaining time.
Each type of network is described in the following diagrams.
Point-to-Point Networks (PTP)
A Point to Point (PTP) network has one Access Point and one Remote radio. The available data bandwidth is shared between the two radios in
each direction. Because a PTP network only has two radios, the over-the-air protocol can be optimized to provide best possible bandwidth, latency
and security.
Each hop is divided into two halves. The Access Point can transmit in the rst half and the Remote in the second half. This mode of operation is
called Pseudo Full Duplex due to the shared division of available bandwidth. Due to the well dened nature of channel access in PTP mode, data
collisions due to the Access Point and Remote trying to access the channel at the same time do not occur.
Pseudo Full Duplex has the advantage that it appears to the connected device to be a full duplex cable with a specic bandwidth (i.e: even if
one devices transmits continuously it will not block the other device from sending data). This is useful for applications that expect full duplex
communications or that are not designed to be radio modem friendly. The disadvantage of Pseudo Full Duplex is that the bandwidth is divided
equally for each direction, even if one direction does not use it’s available bandwidth.
Receipt of data (in either Access Point to Remote OR Remote to Access Point directions) is acknowledged by the receiving radio. This provides the
most efcient means of guaranteed data delivery as data does not need to be blindly “re-transmitted” which decreases the available bandwidth. For
more information on data acknowledgements and retransmissions refer to Part D - Features.
It is also possible to create a Point to Point (PTP) network using the Point to Multipoint (PTMP) Network Type and using only one Remote. In the
PTMP mode, system bandwidth is not shared equally, but when additional REMOTE sites are added at a future date, the existing radios will not
need to be re congured making additional Remote site deployment easier.
Part C – Network Types
Part C – Network Types
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Point-to-Multipoint Networks (PTMP)
A Point to Multipoint (PTMP) network is normally chosen when one site (i.e.: The HOST) needs to broadcast messages to multiple REMOTE sites.
Point to Multipoint (PTMP) operation requires the Access Point site to have adequate RF coverage of all Remote sites which need to synchronize to
the Access Point. A PTMP offers the best available bandwidth and data latency when multiple remote sites are required.
Part C – Network Types
If used in conjunction with an exception reporting protocol (i.e.: DNP3) or when multiple applications are used on the network (i.e.: A DNP3 RTU on
Port A and a MODBUS PLC on Port B) it is possible for more than one Remote radio to attempt to access the Access Point at the same time. This
will cause data collisions, which requires the Remote radios to re-try their access to the Access Point. The result is a reduction in bandwidth and an
increase in latency.
To optmize the access to the Access Point in this scenario, it is strongly recommended to enable the ChannelShare™ collision avoidance
feature. The ChannelShare™ feature will minimize data collisions and increase effective throughput using a smart channel access strategy. More
information on ChannelShare™ digital collision avoidance technology can be found in Part D - Features of this manual.
The Access Point radio needs to be located at a site which has adequate RF coverage of all Remote sites. If this is not possible, then Point to
Multipoint via KwikStream™ Repeater is the preferred network topology.
The bulk of network specic radio conguration parameters are congured in the Access Point radio. Remote radios in the network “learn” these
conguration options from the Access Point. Remote radios can be added to the network without need to recongure the Access Point.
System wide diagnostics is available from any one remote to any other radio in the network.
It is recommended that omnidirectional antennas are used for the Access Point site and directional yagi antennas are used for REMOTE radio sites
as this will provide maximum system gain legally allowed.
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