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1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 1ORION RADIO MODEM WITH I/OOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS1892 1335Figure 1 - Orion Rad

10 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Mode U - Data OnlyThe Orion can be used as a high-performance data modem wit

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 11v One unit polls the other, volunteering its inputs, and the other replies w

12 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Mode E - Externally-controlled TelemetryThis mode is used where the inputs

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 13Mode L - Data LoggingLogging mode is used where equipment at many sites pro

14 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009ADDRESSINGIn order that you can create systems containing two or more Orions

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 15v Group 0 messages are treated as broadcast, and are not acknowledged orrepl

16 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009ALARMS AND ALERTSv Alarms and Alerts only apply where there are telemetry in

Alarm Parameters Raise conditions Clear conditions1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 17Comms Poll period time(0=o

18 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Before going into failsafe mode, the unit transmits a message announcing tha

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 19SERIAL INTERFACE CONFIGURATIONThe Orion has no user-selectable switches or l

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20 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009TELEMETRY CONFIGURATIONThere are three basic telemetry modes, MI, ME and ML,

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 21Unit ID (ATS170) The Base unit is defined by having UnitID set to 0, and is

22 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Mode E ParametersUnit ID (ATS170) The Base must have the UnitID 0 and is con

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 23Mode L ParametersUnit ID (ATS170) The Base is defined by being given the Uni

24 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009USER DATA CONFIGURATIONSome User Data configuration may be relevant in Modes

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 25buffer is empty, which may either be because there is no more data, or, in t

26 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009REPEATER CONFIGURATIONA repeater serves a single group, relaying User Data o

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 27RADIO CONFIGURATIONA number of different radio modules may be fitted to the

28 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Protocol SelectionTS is a basic half-duplex link for asynchronous serial da

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 29OPTIONS WHEN ORDERINGMany options are user-programmable, but the options bel

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 3ContentsContents ... 3IN

30 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009INSTALLATIONPhysicalThe cased version may be used freestanding or fixed usin

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 31Figure 9 - Dimensions of Orion PCB (mm)Figure 10 - Required mounting clearan

32 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009ConnectionsPowerFront panel, locking power plug, 2 pole with 2.1mm centre pi

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 33Serial Port A: User Data and AT Command interfaceRJ45 8-way female connector

34 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Earthing and Equipment ProtectionIt is important that the unit be correctly

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 35INDICATIONS DURING OPERATIONThree LED indicators are visible on the front pa

36 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009TEST AND FAULT-FINDING FACILITIESThe Orion offers a number of facilities for

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 37GUI Status MessagesWhen the GUI is connected, you can read the unit serial n

38 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009MemoryParameters are stored in two different memory allocations, FLASH and E

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 39Part Two - the Graphical User Interface(GUI)

4 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Link Menu - load and save configurations to and from an Orion unit ...

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1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 41INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)The Orion GUI is a program

42 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009CONNECTING THE GUI TO AN ORIONEnsure that the serial comms port of the PC wh

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 43Click on the COM port listed at the top left-hand corner to which you have c

44 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENTConfiguration management is carried out using menu c

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 45Factory Settings ReadLoad all parameters (including passworded) from the Ori

46 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009SERIAL INTERFACE PARAMETERSTo change the parameters for either port of the O

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 47AddressingSection Addressing on page 14 explains the addressing scheme used

48 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009PollingPoll timer unit is multiplied by the Poll timer time to allow times f

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 49Analogue In/Out Configurationv These tabs apply to Modes I and E only.Figure

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 5INTRODUCTION TO THE ORION AND ITS USESThe Orion is a flexible unit designed t

50 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Analogue AlarmsFigure 19 - Analogue Alarms tab on lower setEach input can tr

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 51Digital AlarmsFigure 21 - Digital Alarm tab on lower setEach input can trans

52 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009GENERAL PARAMETER CONFIGURATIONFigure 22 - General Parameters tabFactory-set

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 53received, before regarding it as lost and a communications failure to exist.

54 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Additional Logging ParametersWhen Mode L Base station is selected, additiona

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 55RADIO FREQUENCYFigure 24 - Radio Frequency tabSelect the Radio Frequency tab

56 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009RADIO PARAMETERSFigure 25 - Radio Parameters tabUser OptionRadio Power can b

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 57DATA LOGGING USING THE GUIThe GUI can store and display data and housekeepin

58 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEFirmware update If new Orion firmware version

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 59Engineering > TX Carrier, no timeoutEngineering > TX Preamble, no time

6 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009The Orion is a radio modem with on-board telemetry inputs and outputs. It al

60 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Figure 27 - Link Quality MonitoringHelpThe selection Troubleshooting > Te

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 61Part Three - Appendices

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1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 63APPENDIX A: AT COMMAND REFERENCENormally the GUI is the best way to configur

64 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009If any of these conditions is not fulfilled, then the string "+++"

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 65Leading zeros and the plus sign for positive values may be entered or omitte

66 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009The unit is now ready for normal data transmission, and if a new baud rate w

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 67AT Commands and Parameters ReferenceThese tables are for firmware 08.03.05,

68 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Unit Supervision and TestCommand ParametersDescription Set Syntax ReadSyntax

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 69Over-Air Command ParametersDescription Set Syntax ReadSyntaxParameter Descr

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 7Part One - the Orion Unit

70 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Command ParametersDescription Set Syntax ReadSyntaxParameter Description Va

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 71Serial PortsCommand ParametersDescription Set Syntax ReadSyntaxParameter De

72 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Addressing and PollingCommand ParametersDescription Set Syntax ReadSyntaxPar

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 73Telemetry Input/OutputCommand ParametersDescription Set Syntax ReadSyntaxPar

Command ParametersDescription Set Syntax ReadSyntaxParameter Description Value orRangeMeaning of Values DefaultValueDead band and dwell time for ATS

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 75APPENDIX B: OVER-AIR COMMAND CODESNormally the GUI is the best way to config

76 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Message Syntax04 = Prefix byte marking start of all messagesIDS = A byte con

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 77Description Set Read SyntaxBase Command Outstation Reply Base Command Outsta

78 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Description Set Read SyntaxBase Command Outstation Reply Base Command Outsta

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 79Description Set Read SyntaxBase Command Outstation Reply Base Command Outsta

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80 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Description Set Read SyntaxBase Command Outstation Reply Base Command Outsta

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 81APPENDIX C: ATT? PARAMETER STRING STRUCTUREThe Orion responds to the ATT? co

82 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 200932 ATS165 Number of preambles33 ATS166 Frame sync tolerance34 ATS156 RSSI fo

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 8383 ANALOGUE INPUT 3 [Literal-text annotation]84 ATS3003 Analogue input 3 h/w

84 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009134 ATS3142 Read digital input 2 state135 ATS1812 Pulse count at digital inp

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 85APPENDIX D: SERIAL TO USB ADAPTORSome laptops and PCs are no longer supplied

86 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009APPENDIX E: SPECIFICATIONSVersions Radio modem with telemetry, user data or

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 87User data rates Depends on over-air rate and transmission mode / packet size

88 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009APPENDIX F: DIN RAIL MOUNTING ACCESSORIESThere are two types of DIN rail ada

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 89Digital Inputs, Analogue Inputs, Analogue Outputs: Adaptor 01146 0200 A Digi

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 9ORION MODESThe Orion supports five modes of operation to enable you to build

90 1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009Digital Outputs: Adaptor 01146 0201 ADigital outputs and Alert: connect to P

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