Manual - Software for MRx41

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M0048A0G.doc Id.-No. 148972 Page 1 23-Oct-2000

REP1012V1.xx (Id.No. 147926)

Software manual

for

channel selective repeater MRx40/MRx41

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Copyright MIKOM, Buchdorf 2000

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Table of contents

1 INTRODUCTION 8

2 INSTALLATION 11

3 RUNNING THE SOFTWARE 11

3.1 Locally via PC or Laptop as terminal 11

3.2 Remotely via modem 133.2.1 PSTN modem 143.2.2 Siemens Mxx modem for GSM900 173.2.3 Motorola modem (CELLect1 card) 173.2.4 Mikom modem MO4000 18

4 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMANDS 19

4.1 Instruction modes 19

4.2 Conventions 19

4.3 Description of SET commands 204.3.1 SET ALARMMASK, definition of the severity level for an alarm 214.3.2 SET ALCTHR, setting of the ALC threshold 234.3.3 SET ALIAS, enter name strings for external alarms 1 ... 4 244.3.4 SET ATT, sets attenuation of channels in uplink or downlink path 244.3.5 SET BAUD, definition of baudrate used 254.3.6 SET CHNL, allocates channel numbers to channel module location 254.3.7 SET DIALMETH, changes the dialing method pulse / tone 254.3.8 SET ID, repeater identification 264.3.9 SET ILA, sets the value for the invalid login attempts before alarming 264.3.10 SET INITSTR, definition of initialisation string of the modem 264.3.11 SET LMT, to change timeout for LMT and remote mode 274.3.12 SET LOGIC, definition of the I/O port logic for the external alarms 274.3.13 SET NUM, two phone numbers for automatic dial out 274.3.14 SET PAR, definition of parity 284.3.15 SET PWD, to change password 284.3.16 SET PWRDOWN, to switch off/on channel groups 294.3.17 SET PWROUTALARMLEVEL, alarm threshold for the output power 294.3.18 SET REP, definition of waiting time between alarm call trials 294.3.19 SET RSSITHR, sets the alarm threshold for RSSI 314.3.20 SET TIME, to change actual time and date 314.3.21 SET UID, changes user identification 31

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4.4 Description of the GET commands 324.4.1 GET ALARMMASK, displays the set severity level for an alarm 344.4.2 GET ALCTHR, displays the set value for the ALC threshold 344.4.3 GET ALIAS, name strings for external alarms 354.4.4 GET ATT, settings of the attenuation 354.4.5 GET BAUD, baudrate 354.4.6 GET CHNL, channel numbers and gain settings of installed modules 364.4.7 GET DIALMETH, displays the dialing method 364.4.8 GET ID, displays the stored repeater ID 364.4.9 GET ILA, displays stored number of invalid login attempts 364.4.10 GET INITSTR, displays the set initialisation string of the modem 364.4.11 GET LMT, displays the time-out for LMT and remote mode 364.4.12 GET LOGIC, displays external alarm levels 374.4.13 GET NUM, displays stored phone numbers 374.4.14 GET PAR, modem parity 374.4.15 GET PWRDOWN, displays the power down mode of the modules 374.4.16 GET PWROUTALARMLEVEL, displays RSSI alarm threshold 374.4.17 GET REP, displays stored time between alarm calls 384.4.18 GET RSSITHR, displays the alarm threshold for RSSI 384.4.19 GET TIME, to get the actual time and date 38

4.5 STATUS commands 394.5.1 STATUS ALC 404.5.2 STATUS AMPBIAS, current consumption of the conversion modules 404.5.3 STATUS DOOR, door open / closed 414.5.4 STATUS HIST, list of all occurred alarms 414.5.5 STATUS I2C, displays the status of the I²C bus 424.5.6 STATUS LBATT, response information about Lithium battery 434.5.7 STATUS PWR, power supply 434.5.8 STATUS SYNTH, channels in operation 434.5.9 STATUS TEMP, temperature 44

4.6 Optional status commands 444.6.1 STATUS ACCU, response voltage value of accumulator 444.6.2 STATUS EXTALARM, status of external alarms 454.6.3 STATUS PER, detailed information of actual traffic measurements 454.6.4 STATUS PER-ACT, displays the traffic data of the actual day 464.6.5 STATUS PER-PREV, performance data of the previous day 464.6.6 STATUS PWROUT, output power in the DL path 464.6.7 STATUS RSSI, receive signal strength indication of DL path 474.6.8 STATUS VSWR, displays the DL antenna VSWR 47

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4.7 Action commands 484.7.1 ALARMACKN, acknowledgement of all alarms. 484.7.2 BYE, disconnect repeater from telephone line 494.7.3 BYE, disconnect repeater from local maintenance interface 494.7.4 CHNACKN, acknowledgement of SETTING CHANGED message 494.7.5 DNLOAD, starts software download 494.7.6 VER, displays the software and hardware version 50

4.8 Optional action commands 514.8.1 ACCUDIS, discharges the battery and stops at minimum accu voltage 514.8.2 RES PER, resets all traffic statistic data 514.8.3 STOPDIS, stops battery discharging immediately 51

4.9 ICE commands (Option) 524.9.1 ICE SET CALL, enables or disables automatic call by ICE 534.9.2 ICE SET CONTROL, enables or disables the control mode 534.9.3 ICE SET DELAY, sets the delay of the ICE module 544.9.4 ICE SET DELAY-ALL, sets the delay of all ICE modules 544.9.5 ICE SET OPERATION, enables or disables ICE 554.9.6 ICE SET POTIME, sets an internal power-Down timer 554.9.7 ICE SET SGM, sets the safety gain margin for the channel modules 554.9.8 ICE GET, displays the ICE settings 564.9.9 ICE GET CALL, displays the status of the automatic alarm call. 564.9.10 ICE GET CONTROL, displays the control status of ICE 564.9.11 ICE GET DELAY, shows the set delay lines 574.9.12 ICE GET OPERATION, displays ICE operation mode 574.9.13 ICE GET POTIME, displays settings for power-down timer 574.9.14 ICE GET SGM, displays the set safety gain margin 584.9.15 ICE STATUS, displays ICE status 584.9.16 ICE STATUS OSCIL, displays actual status of oscillation of channels 594.9.17 ICE STATUS GM, displays the gain margin of the repeater 594.9.18 ICE STATUS GR, displays gain reduction, the software has added 594.9.19 ICE SETUP, calculates the delay time 604.9.20 ICE CAP, displays the available delay lines 614.9.21 ICE VER, displays the versions of ICE modules 62

4.10 Error messages 624.10.1 SYNTAX ERROR 624.10.2 VALUE ERROR 624.10.3 I²C-BUS ERROR 62

4.11 Features 63

5 INDEX 64

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List of figures and tables

figure 3-1 Position of DIP-Switch 2 at control module up to Rev.06 11figure 3-2 Position of DIP-Switch 2 at control module Rev.07 and higher versions 11figure 3-3 Cable connection 12figure 3-4 Connection of control module and PSTN modem 14figure 3-5 DIP-switches at control module Rev.07 and higher 15figure 4-1 Example of a GET1 report 33figure 4-2 Example of a GET2 report 33figure 4-3 Example of a STATUS report 40figure 4-4 Example of a STATUS HIST report 41figure 4-5 Example of ICE STATUS display 58

table 3-1 List of AT commands 14table 4-1 Summary of SET commands 20table 4-2 Summary of GET commands 32table 4-3 Summary of STATUS commands 39table 4-4 List of all available alarms 42table 4-5 Summary of action commands 48table 4-6 Summary of ICE commands 52

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LIST OF UNIT SPECIFIC ABBREVIATIONS

AGS Automatic Gain SettingALC Automatic Level ControlDIS DisabledDL DownlinkEEPROM Electrical Erasable Programming Read Only MemoryENA EnabledI²C-Bus Inter Integrated Circuit BusLMT Local Maintenance TimeoutMR Mikom repeaterOMC Operation and Maintenance CenterRF Radio FrequencyRSSI Receive Signal Strength IndicationSGM Safety Gain MarginUL UplinkUPS Uninterruptable Power SupplyVSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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1 Introduction

This manual describes the functions of the standard software REP1012V1.xximplemented in channel selective repeaters. These repeaters can be set locally orremotely. A PCMCIA slot for modem operation is available as well as an RS232interface to connect wireless modems. The design of the repeater comprises a largenumber of functions which the operator may monitor via terminal emulation programor the MIKOM OMC software platform. An easy to understand and fast to learncommunication language supports the operator to query status reports from therepeater or to change settings.

Your repeater is equipped with the required software, which enables the operator tocommunicate with the microprocessor of the control module.

The communication with the microprocessor of the control module is realized with aVT100 compatible dialogue.

Physically these repeaters are designed in two constructional styles. On the onehand, 1 main unit and if needed up to 3 extension units are used. Each unit can beequipped with 2 channels which results in a maximum number of 8 channels. Mainand extension units use the same type of cabinet (MRx40: D-cabinet, MRx41: F-cabinet). On the other hand a single repeater cabinet (G-cabinet) was designed tocarry 1 - 8 channel modules.

figure 1-1 Repeater in the D-cabinet figure 1-2 Repeater in the G-cabinet

Both repeater types are operating with the same software.

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The software is accessible in two different ways.

n Locallyn Remotely

Both possibilities are described below.

• The communication can be done locally by connecting a Laptop or a PC withVT100 emulation or a VT100 terminal via the control cable.

Required equipment: - Laptop or PC with terminal program, e.g.PROCOMM

- one serial RS232 cable: SUB-D9 (female) to SUB-D9(female)

Laptop or PC with terminal program

Repeater in F-cabinet with RS232 interface

figure 1-3 Repeater locally controlled

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• Furthermore the communication can be realized remotely via modem.

Mobile integrated in repeater

figure 1-4 Repeater remotely controlled

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2 Installation

The actual software version is part of the delivery schedule of the unit and will beinstalled in factory.

3 Running the software

3.1 LOCALLY VIA PC OR LAPTOP AS TERMINAL

The local mode for settings via PC has to be set. Check position of DIP-Switch 2. Ithas to be at position OFF (local mode). This switch is located at the control module(Control modules differ, depending on the stage of release).

DIP-switch 2

figure 3-1 Position of DIP-Switch2 at control module up to Rev.06

(Only one RS232 connector)RS232 connector

figure 3-2 Position of DIP-Switch 2 atcontrol module Rev.07 and higher

versions

A VT100 terminal or a PC with VT100 emulation can be connected to the controlmodule SM2009 by a standard RS232 cable. The 9-pole SUB-D connector isaccessible on the control module.

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PC or Laptop - Control Module SM20099 contact SUB - D- Connector 9 contact SUB - D- Connector

male male PC RS 232

PIN PIN

1 ) ( 12 ) ( 23 ) ( 34 ) ( 45 ) ( 56 ) ( 67 ) ( 78 ) ( 89 ) ( 9

figure 3-3 Cable connection

The following communication mode between control module and VT100 is setinitially.

9600 baud - 8 bit - no parity -1 stopbit

These settings can only be changed after connection of the terminal.

F Note: Settings on the repeater can be performed after the followingprocedure only:

After connecting the PC to the repeater, following procedure is necessary to getaccess to the program.

MIKOM REPEATER MRx41 – SM2009 - SW: REP1012 V1.xxENTER <.> <CR> TO LOGIN

1. Step: Type the two keys ( . ) FULLSTOP and (↵) ENTER

You have to type the keys: ↵↵.

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2. Step: ENTER USER ID

You have to enter: UserID1 ↵

F Note: The input is case sensitive, no blanks. After three mistrial followsdisconnection.

3. Step: ENTER PASSWORD

You have to enter: P-word1 ↵

F Note: The input is case sensitive, no blanks. After three mistrials followsdisconnection.

3.2 REMOTELY VIA MODEM

The repeater will be delivered with a preset initialization string. In case noconnection can be established check the local conditions and change theinitialization string if necessary.

F Note: When the initstring of a modem has to be changed, the new initstringhas to be written to the modem as well (set initstring[new_initstring]&W). After the reboot, the initstring has to be changedto the intended one (set initstring [new_initstring])

Different modem types are available

• PSTN modem, line modem• Siemens Mxx for GSM900, wireless modem• Motorola for GSM900 or GSM1800 applications, wireless modem• Mikom MO4000 for GSM900 and GSM1800 applications, wireless dualband

modem

F Note: If a modem is connected to the serial connector of the SM2009,DIP-Switch 2 has to be set to ON (remote mode).(see figure 3-1 and figure 3-2)

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The following list contains the description of the most important AT commands:

&F Sets modem to factory configuration

E0 Echo OFF

S0=1 Auto answer ON; the GSM module / Mxx (Siemens)modem goes off-hook after the first ringing signal.

S7=60 Waiting time for connection after dialing; permissiblevalues are from 0 ... 60.

B13 Setting to 9600 bps asynchronous mode

\ N6 Auto reliable operation

\ N0 Standard operation, no error correction

+CBST=7,0,1 Set bearer service type to 9600 bps. Non-transparentconnection (uses RLP)

X3 Not waiting for dial tone; usually used at PABX.

*P1 Switch ON phone

&K4 Enables XON / XOFF flow control

table 3-1 List of AT commands

3.2.1 PSTN modem

A Hayes compatible PSTN modem can be connected to the control module SM2009 by the control cable, which is subject of the delivery schedule.

The init string for the PSTN modem is:

AT&F X3 E0 S0=2

control module SM2009 - cable connection modem PCMCIA

figure 3-4 Connection of control module and PSTN modem

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From control module Rev.07 on, another four DIP-switches have to be checked, if aPSTN modem is to be used. They have to be at position Off (PSTN enable). Seefollowing picture.

figure 3-5 DIP-switches at control module Rev.07 and higher

The following communication mode between control module and VT100 is initiallyset for the use of a Hayes-compatible modem.

9600 baud – 8 bit – no parity –1 stopbit

These settings can only be changed after connection of the terminal. If a differentmodem has to be used or if the quality of the line does not allow to use the setparameters, the settings have to be changed in PC mode. This is the same for allother parameters, which can be set previously for modem mode by software.

F Note: Settings on the repeater can be performed after the followingprocedure only:

ON OFF4 Ext. Alarm 1 PSTN (a)3 Ext. Alarm 2 PSTN (b)2 Ext. Alarm 3 PSTN (c)1 Ext. Alarm 4 PSTN (d)

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After connection to the repeater following response appears on screen:

Response on the screen: ENTER USER ID:------

1. Step: ENTER USER ID

You have to enter: UserID1 ↵


After correct User ID has been entered:

Response on the screen: ENTER PASSWORD:--------

2. Step: ENTER PASSWORD

You have to enter: P-word1 ↵


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3.2.2 Siemens Mxx modem for GSM900

The Siemens M1 and the M20 modem can be connected to the control module SM2009 by the control cable, which is subject of the delivery schedule.

If an individual antenna of a wireless modem is required, the antenna cable may befed through a watertight grommet at the connector panel of the housing.

The init strings for the Siemens Mxx modems differ.

The init string for the Siemens M1 modem is:

ATE0S0=1B13S7=60\N6

The initstring for the Siemens M20 modem is:

ATZE0S0=1&S0+IFC=0,0+CBST=7,0,1

3.2.3 Motorola modem (CELLect1 card)

The Motorola mobile (Dual band) together with the CELLect1 card can be connectedto the control module SM 2009 by the control cable, which is subject of the deliveryschedule.

If an individual antenna of a wireless modem is required, the antenna cable may befed through a watertight grommet at the connector panel of the housing.

The init string for the Motorola modem for GSM900 / 1800 applications is:

AT&F&K4E0S0=2*P1\N0+CBST=7,0,1

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3.2.4 Mikom modem MO4000

The Mikom dualband modem MO4000 (GSM900/1800) can be connected to thecontrol module SM 2009 by the control cable, which is subject of the deliveryschedule.

If an individual antenna for the wireless modem is required, the antenna cable maybe fed through a watertight grommet at the connector panel of the housing.

The init string for the Mikom modem MO4000 for GSM900/1800 applications is:

ATE0S7=60S0=2;+CBST=7,0,1

F Note: If no connection can be established check the local conditionsand change the init string if necessary (see installation guide forthe respective modem).

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4 Description of the commands

All available software commands are described in the following chapter.

4.1 INSTRUCTION MODES

There are four different types of commands:

- SET commands - to change variable parameters

- GET commands - to ask status of variable parameters

- STATUS commands - to ask status of fixed parameters

- ACTION commands - to perform certain actions

4.2 CONVENTIONS

The instruction is written in capital letters followed by selections in square bracketsto be entered.

SET NUM [x] [number] ↵↵

The selections can be entered directly following the instruction e.g. SET NUM, but incase only SET NUM has been entered the computer queries for the missinginformation in an interactive dialogue. As an example, x can be substituted by 1 or 2corresponding to the wanted position in the telephone list and number can besubstituted by the telephone number, which may consists of up to 25 characters.

If the telephone number 2716 with priority 2 has to be entered the followingcommand has to be typed:

SET NUM 2 2716 ↵

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4.3 DESCRIPTION OF SET COMMANDS

SET commands are used to set variable parameters. These parameters are storednon-volatile in an EEPROM.

The following table presents a summary of SET commands.

Command Description

SET ALARMMASK definition of the severity level for an alarmSET ALCTHR setting of the ALC thresholdSET ALIAS* alarm message name for external alarmsSET ATT attenuation in DL and UL pathSET BAUD definition of local interface baudrateSET CHNL allocates channel numbersSET DIALMETH changes the dialing method pulse / toneSET ID repeater identificationSET ILA sets the maximum value for invalid login attemptsSET INITSTR definition of initialisation string of the modemSET LMT changes timeout of local interfaceSET LOGIC* definition of the logic of I/O ports for external

alarmsSET NUM two phone numbers for automatic dial outSET PAR sets paritySET PWD changes passwordSET PWRDOWN switch off channel groupsSETPWROUTALARMLEVEL*

definition of the alarm threshold for the outputpower

SET REP definition of waiting time between alarm callsSET RSSITHR* definition of the RSSI alarm thresholdSET TIME changes date and timeSET UID changes user identification

* Option

table 4-1 Summary of SET commands

If a SET command has been entered not correctly SYNTAX ERROR or VALUEERROR will be returned depending on whether the erroneous input was due to anspelling mistake or the erroneous input was a non-plausible value.

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4.3.1 SET ALARMMASK, definition of the severity level for an alarm

Syntax: SET ALARMMASK ↵

Response: ENTER ALARMMASKSTRING: [Alarmmaskstring]↵

ENTER CHANNEL GROUP (1-8) : ↵

ENTER PERCEIVED SEVERITY(CRI,MAJ,MIN,WAR,DIS):↵

where the [Alarmmaskstring] must be one of the following strings

PWR-SUPPLY-MAINSPWR-SUPPLY-8VPWR-SUPPLY-12VLITHIUM-BATTPASSWORDTEMPERATUREDOORSYNTH-LOCK-ULSYNTH-LOCK-DLALC-ULALC-DLCURRENT-AT-8VCURRENT-AT-12V

or if the corresponding option is active

ACCU-VOLTAGE-L1ACCU-VOLTAGE-L2VSWREXT-ALARM-1EXT-ALARM-2EXT-ALARM-3EXT-ALARM-4RSSITHRPWROUTICE

For each alarmmask string it is also possible to set the severity level for all channelmodules at the same time.

Syntax:

SET ALARMMASK-ALL ALC-UL CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI

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With this command it is possible to change the severity level for an alarm message.The severity level for an optional alarm can only be changed if the option is enabled.There will be no alarm message if the severity level has been set to DIS (disabled),or if the corresponding channel group has been switched off with the command SETPWRDOWN ENA.

The severity parameter defines five levels for an alarm message and can be set inthe alarm mask. The severity levels indicate how the capability of the managedobject has been affected.

The levels are described below and are ordered from most severe to least severe:

- Critical: The critical severity level indicates that a service affecting condition hasoccurred and an immediate corrective action is required to restore thecapability of the managed object.

- Major: The major severity level indicates that a service affecting condition hasdeveloped and an urgent corrective action is required. Such a severity canbe reported, for example, when there is a severe degradation in thecapability of the managed object and its full capability must be restored.

- Minor: The minor severity level indicates the existence of a non-service affectingfault condition and that corrective actions should be taken in order toprevent a more serious failure. Such a severity can be reported, forexample, when the detected alarm condition is not currently degradingthe capability of the managed object.

- Warning: The warning severity level indicates the detection of a potential orimpending service affecting failure before any significant effect has beencaused. Action should be taken to further diagnose and correction of theproblem shall prevent a more serious service affecting failure.

- Disable: The disable severity level indicates that the detected failure has noinfluence on the system and shall not be sent to the terminal. The alarmmessage for all status alarms will not be sent, if the alarm mask is set toDIS or the channel is deactivated with PWRDOWN ENA.

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4.3.2 SET ALCTHR, setting of the ALC threshold

With this command it is possible to set the ALC threshold for UL and DL. The valuefor the ALC threshold will be determined in factory and can be found on a label(yellow) on the conversion modules. In case a second module will be mounted or amodule will be exchanged the values for the ALC threshold have to be compared. Ifthe modules have different values, the higher value must be set, due to the fact thatthe threshold can be set for the conversion modules in pairs (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) only.

F Note: The higher ALC threshold value has to be set.

Syntax: SET ALCTHR ↵

Response: CHANNEL MODULE (1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8): ↵

ENTER MODE (UL or DL) : ↵

ENTER ALC THRESHOLD 0 - 255 : ↵

* * * C A U T I O N * * *

THE FOLLOWING ACTION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TOEXTERNAL HARDWARE

PRESS <Y> + <CR> TO PERFORM CHANGE

Allowed values are binary digits 0 ... 255. Default value is 255.

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4.3.3 SET ALIAS, enter name strings for external alarms 1 ... 4

Syntax: SET ALIAS ↵

Response: ENTER ENTRY - 1 TRU 4: ↵ENTER ALARM ACTIVE NAME STRING – MAX 30CHARS : ↵ENTER ALARM NON ACTIVE NAME STRING – MAX 30CHARS: ↵

This command is available only if the option for the external alarms has beenactivated.

You will be asked to enter a name string for the external alarms 1 ... 4. Two differentnames can be defined, the first input is the name for the alarm active name and thesecond input is the name if the alarm is not active.

Be aware the OMC needs appropriate key words for recognising an alarm.

The keywords could be as the example in chapter 4.4.3 GET ALIAS shows.The keywords must not (!) contain one of the following strings:• "- ACK"• "ALARMACKN"• "ACKNOW"• "HISTOR"• "SYNTAX"• "VALUE"• "MARKED"• "ALARMS:"• "EXT." together with "OK"• "<DIS>"• "< DIS >"i.e., the alarm alias: EXT. ALARM 1 ACTIVE - UPS ALARMS: ACTIVE will not(!) be recognized by the OMC.

4.3.4 SET ATT, sets attenuation of channels in uplink or downlink path

Syntax : SET ATT ↵

Response: ENTER CHANNEL MODULE (1-8): ↵ENTER MODE (UL OR DL): ↵ENTER ATTENUATION: ↵

You will be asked to enter repeater number, channel group, mode and attenuation(attenuation in dB, only values between 0 and 30 dB in steps of 2 dB).

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4.3.5 SET BAUD, definition of baudrate used

Syntax : SET BAUD [ baudrate ] ↵

where : [ baudrate ] is 9600, 4800, 2400 or 1200

Response: ENTER BAUDRATE - 1200, 2400, 4800, OR 9600: ↵

After first power on or change of battery a baudrate of 9600 is used.

4.3.6 SET CHNL, allocates channel numbers to channel module location

Syntax : SET CHNL ↵

Response: ENTER CHANNEL GROUP (1-8): ↵ENTER CHANNEL: ↵

Followed by an interactive dialogue, i.e. you will be asked to enter the channel groupand the channel number.

4.3.7 SET DIALMETH, changes the dialing method pulse / tone

Syntax: SET DIALMETH ↵

Response: ENTER DIALING METHOD: T - TONE DIALINGP - PULSE DIALING

ENTER CHOICE:e.g. T ↵

The default method is tone dialing.

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4.3.8 SET ID, repeater identification

Syntax: SET ID ↵

Response: ENTER ID STRING - MAX 25 CHARS: ↵

where repeater ID may be max. 25 symbols. All characters between 21 H and 7E Hwill be accepted.

If you skip this request, the default repeater identification appears:

Response: repeater ID: MIKOM

4.3.9 SET ILA, sets the value for the invalid login attempts before alarming

Syntax: SET ILA ↵

Response: ENTER VALUE : ↵

An invalid login attempt is counted after three invalid logins (i.e. three times wrongUserID or P-word). The maximum allowed number of invalid login attempts has to beentered (ILA set to 5 means, that a password alarm is generated after ILA x 3 = 15invalid logins). Default value is 8. Setting range is 3 – 10 invalid login attempts.

4.3.10 SET INITSTR, definition of initialisation string of the modem

Syntax : SET INITSTR [Initstring] ↵

Response: ENTER MODEM INIT STRING - MAX 60 CHARS: ↵MODEM INITSTRING : AT&FE1S0=2

where : [ INITSTRING ] is max. 60 symbols, 21 H to 7E H is allowed.

Initstring stands for the string stored in the modem for initialisation. It is defined inthe manual of the modem.

F Note: Use upper case characters for entry.

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4.3.11 SET LMT, to change timeout for LMT and remote mode

If there is no input via LMT or modem connection for the time to be defined, thecontrol module automatically quits the connection.

Syntax: SET LMT ↵

Response: ENTER VALUE: ↵

Enter the local maintenance terminal timeout in minutes. LMT can be set in therange from 5 to 99 minutes. Default value is 25 minutes.

4.3.12 SET LOGIC, definition of the I/O port logic for the external alarms

With this command it is possible to set the logic of the I/O ports for the externalalarms. The logic can be changed for each alarm separately. The default settings ofthe I/O ports on the control module are LLHH (L= Low active; H= High active). Thiscommand is only available if the option “External Alarms” is active.

Syntax: SET LOGIC↵

Response: ENTER ALARM LEVEL 1 (H/L): ↵ENTER ALARM LEVEL 2 (H/L): ↵ENTER ALARM LEVEL 3 (H/L): ↵ENTER ALARM LEVEL 4 (H/L): ↵

F Note: This function is available from revision V1.01 on.

4.3.13 SET NUM, two phone numbers for automatic dial out

Syntax: SET NUM [ x ] [ Number ] ↵

where : [ x ] is priority in the list, may be 1 or 2[ Number ] is phone number, 25 symbols max.

orSyntax: SET NUM ↵

Response: ENTER ENTRY - 1 TRU 2: ↵ENTER PHONE NUMBER - MAX 25 CHARS: ↵

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4.3.14 SET PAR, definition of parity

Syntax : SET PAR ↵

Response: SELECT PARAMETER:7 BITS ODD PARITY - 17 BITS EVEN PARITY - 28 BITS NO PARITY - 3enter choice :

After first power on or change of battery the interface module is preset to 8 Bits noparity.

4.3.15 SET PWD, to change password

Syntax: SET PWD ↵

Response: ENTER ENTRY - 1 TRU 4: ↵

1 to 4 different passwords are possible. Users with password 1 or 2 have full accessto the repeater (SET and GET commands possible). Users with password 3 or 4have restricted access (only GET commands are available).

After typing this command you are requested to type the old password and finishwith ↵.

ENTER OLD PASSWORD: ----- ↵

If the old password was correct you are requested to type the new password (6 - 10symbols long - letters, numbers, case sensitive) and finish with ↵.

ENTER NEW PASSWORD - MIN 1 MAX 10 CHARS: ---- ↵

If no new password has been entered the command will be interrupted.

ERROR ENTRY TO SHORT

To store the new password the new password has to be typed again.

ENTER NEW PASSWORD AGAIN TO CONFIRM : ----- ↵

PASSWORD HAS BEEN CHANGED

After first power on or change of batteries the default password (to be determined foreach customer) is used.

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4.3.16 SET PWRDOWN, to switch off/on channel groups

Syntax: SET PWRDOWN ↵

After typing the command you are asked to enter unit number, channel group andthe mode.

Response: ENTER CHANNEL MODULE (1-8): ↵SET POWER DOWN MODE: E - ENABLE POWER DOWN

D - DISABLE POWER DOWNENTER CHOICE: ↵

Power down enable, means to switch off the channel module. Power down disable,means to switch on the channel module.

If the repeater is operating in the manual mode, pwrdown will be deactivatedautomatically.

4.3.17 SET PWROUTALARMLEVEL, alarm threshold for the output power

Syntax: SET PWROUTALARMLEVEL ↵

Response: ENTER PWROUTALARMLEVEL IN dBm (20 to 33):PWROUTALARMLEVEL :

The set alarm level is valid for all channel groups.This command is only available if the option “PWROUT” is active.

4.3.18 SET REP, definition of waiting time between alarm call trials

If an alarm call is not acknowledged, the call will be repeated in time intervals, untilit is acknowledged. The minimum value for the waiting time is 5 minutes.

Syntax : SET REP [ cycle length ] ↵

where : [cycle length] is the waiting time in minutes; 5 - 99 is allowed(default: 10 min)

orSyntax: SET REP ↵

Response: ENTER CYCLE LENGTH IN MIN: ↵Rep cycle: 10 MIN

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4.3.19 SET RSSITHR, sets the alarm threshold for RSSI

If the set alarm threshold will be exceeded an alarm message will be released.

Syntax: SET RSSITHR ↵

Response: ENTER CHANNEL GROUP (1-8) : ↵

ENTER RSSI ALRMTHRRANGE -130 ... -10 dBm: ↵

This command is only available if the option “RSSI” is active.

4.3.20 SET TIME, to change actual time and date

Syntax: SET TIME ↵

After the carriage return the software queries line by line for the input as follows:

Response:ENTER YEAR < YYYY > (SKIP WITH CR)ENTER MONTH < MM > (SKIP WITH CR)ENTER DAY < DD > (SKIP WITH CR)ENTER HOURS < HH > (SKIP WITH CR)ENTER MINUTES < MM > (SKIP WITH CR)PRESS CR TO START

4.3.21 SET UID, changes user identification

Syntax: SET UID ↵

Response: ENTER ENTRY - 1 TRU 4: ↵

1 to 4 user identification terms are possible.After typing this command you are requested to type the old UID and finish with ↵.

ENTER OLD USER ID: ----- ↵

If the old UID was correct you are requested to type the new UID and finish with ↵.

ENTER NEW USER ID - MIN 1 MAX 10 CHARS: ----- ↵

To store the new UID type it again.

ENTER NEW USER ID AGAIN TO CONFIRM : ----- ↵USER ID HAS BEEN CHANGED

After first power on or change of batteries the default password (to be determined foreach customer) is used.

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4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE GET COMMANDS

GET commands are used to ask for the status of variable parameters.

The following table presents a summary of GET commands.

Command Description

GET ALARMMASK displays the set severity level for an alarmGET ALCTHR displays the set ALC threshold of the modulesGET ALIAS* displays all names of external alarmsGET ATT attenuation in DL and UL pathGET BAUD baudrateGET CHNL channel numbersGET DIALMETH displays the dialing method pulse / dialingGET ID repeater identificationGET ILA number of invalid login attemptsGET INITSTR displays the initialization string for the modemGET LOGIC* displays the logic of the I/O ports for the external

alarmsGET LMT timeoutGET NUM displays the stored phone numbers for automatic

dial outGET PAR parityGET PWRDOWN displays state of channel groupsGET PWROUTALARMLEVEL* displays the alarm threshold for the output powerGET REP displays the set waiting time between alarm callsGET RSSITHR* displays the set value for the RSSI alarm

thresholdGET TIME date and time of system

* Option

table 4-2 Summary of GET commands

If a GET command has been entered not correctly, SYNTAX ERROR will bereturned.

By typing the GET command all parameter setting information are given. Due to thefact that the report is very long the GET report can be split in two parts. You have totype GET1 to see the first part and then type GET2 to see the second part.

In the following examples of a GET1 and a GET2 report are given.

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figure 4-1 Example of a GET1 report

To get more information about the repeater system you have to type GET2.

figure 4-2 Example of a GET2 report

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4.4.1 GET ALARMMASK, displays the set severity level for an alarm

Syntax: GET ALARMMASK ↵

Response:

*** A L A R M M A S K ***PWR-SUPPLY-MAIN: CRIPWR-SUPPLY-8V : CRIPWR-SUPPLY-12V : CRILITHIUM-BATT : WARACCU-VOLTAGE-L1*: WARACCU-VOLTAGE-L2*: MINVSWR* : MAJEXT-ALARM-1* : WAREXT-ALARM-2* : WAREXT-ALARM-3* : WAREXT-ALARM-4* : WARPASSWORD : WARCHANNEL-MODULE 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8TEMPERATURE : CRI CRI CRI CRIDOOR : WAR WAR WAR WARCHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8SYNTH-LOCK-UL : CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRISYNTH-LOCK-DL : CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRIALC-UL : CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRIALC-DL : CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRICURRENT-AT-8V : MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJCURRENT-AT-12V : MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJ MAJRSSITHR* : WAR WAR WAR WAR WAR WAR WAR WARPWROUT : MAJ DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DISICE* : CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI CRI* Optional

The alarmmask string will only be displayed if the corresponding option isimplemented.

4.4.2 GET ALCTHR, displays the set value for the ALC threshold

Syntax: GET ALCTHR ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8ALC THRESHOLD UL : 170 *ALC THRESHOLD DL : 200 *

* : exemplary values

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4.4.3 GET ALIAS, name strings for external alarms

Syntax: GET ALIAS ↵

Response: NAME STRINGS FOR ALARMSEXT. ALARM 1 ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 1 FAILUREEXT. ALARM 1 NON ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 1 OKEXT. ALARM 2 ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 2 FAILUREEXT. ALARM 2 NON ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 2 OKEXT. ALARM 3 ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 3 FAILUREEXT. ALARM 3 NON ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 3 OKEXT. ALARM 4 ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 4 FAILUREEXT. ALARM 4 NON ACTIVE - EXT.ALARM 4 OK

orEXT. ALARM 1 ACTIVE - UPS ALARM ACTIVEEXT. ALARM 1 NON ACTIVE - UPS NON ACTIVEEXT. ALARM 2 ACTIVE - BATTERY VOLTAGE LOWEXT. ALARM 2 NON ACTIVE - BATTERY VOLTAGE OKEXT. ALARM 3 ACTIVE - UPS DOOR OPENEXT. ALARM 3 NON ACTIVE - UPS DOOR CLOSEDEXT. ALARM 4 ACTIVE - BATTERY DOOR OPENEXT. ALARM 4 NON ACTIVE - BATTERY DOOR CLOSED

Displays the strings for an alarm active and non active status for external alarms.

4.4.4 GET ATT, settings of the attenuation

Syntax: GET ATT ↵

Response: MIKOM > get att

CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8CHANNEL : 676 686ATT UL [dB] : 0 0ATT DL [dB] : 0 0

4.4.5 GET BAUD, baudrate

Syntax: GET BAUD ↵

Response e.g.: LOCAL-INTERFACE: 9600bps, 8 bits, NO PARITY

(4800, 2400 or 1200 are also possible)

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4.4.6 GET CHNL, channel numbers and gain settings of installed modules

Syntax: GET CHNL ↵

Response e.g.:

CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8CHANNEL : 676 686ATT UL [dB] : 0 0ATT DL [dB] : 0 0

4.4.7 GET DIALMETH, displays the dialing method

Syntax: GET DIALMETH ↵

Response: DIALMETHOD,e.g., : TONE DIALING

4.4.8 GET ID, displays the stored repeater ID

Syntax: GET ID ↵

Response: REPEATER ID : MIKOM

4.4.9 GET ILA, displays stored number of invalid login attempts

Syntax: GET ILA ↵

Response: ILA Invalid login attempts:

4.4.10 GET INITSTR, displays the set initialisation string of the modem

Syntax: GET INITSTR ↵

Response:

MODEM INITSTRING,e.g.:AT&F &K4 E0 S0=2 *P1 \N0 +CBST=7,0,1

4.4.11 GET LMT, displays the time-out for LMT and remote mode

Syntax: GET LMT ↵

Response: TIMEOUT FOR LMT: 25 min

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4.4.12 GET LOGIC, displays external alarm levels

Syntax: GET LOGIC ↵

Response: EXT. ALARM LEVEL: L L H H

4.4.13 GET NUM, displays stored phone numbers

Syntax: GET NUM ↵

Response: PHONE NUMBER 1 : 0000PHONE NUMBER 2 : 0000

4.4.14 GET PAR, modem parity

Syntax: GET PAR ↵

Response: LOCAL-INTERFACE: 9600 bps, 8 bits, NO PARITY

4.4.15 GET PWRDOWN, displays the power down mode of the modules

This command displays the status of the channel modules.

If a module is switched off the response is ‘POWER DOWN MODE ENA’.If a module is switched on the response is ‘POWER DOWN MODE DIS’.

Syntax: GET PWRDOWN ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8PWR DOWN MODE: DIS ENA

This means that the channel module 2 has been switched off.

4.4.16 GET PWROUTALARMLEVEL, displays RSSI alarm threshold

Syntax: GET PWROUTALARMLEVEL ↵

Response: PWROUTALARMLEVEL: 20 dBm (e.g.)

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4.4.17 GET REP, displays stored time between alarm calls

Syntax: GET REP ↵

Response: REP CYCLE : 10 min

4.4.18 GET RSSITHR, displays the alarm threshold for RSSI

Syntax: GET RSSITHR ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8RSSITHR DL[dBm]: -75 -75

4.4.19 GET TIME, to get the actual time and date

Syntax: GET TIME ↵

Response: TIME : 13:30:20 DATE : 02-07-1998

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4.5 STATUS COMMANDS

Status commands are used to receive information about parameters.

The following table presents a summary of STATUS commands.

Command Description

STATUS ACCU* see chapter 4.6.1STATUS ALC ALC in DL and UL for each channel

groupSTATUS AMPBIAS current consumption of the conversion

modulesSTATUS DOOR door open/ closedSTATUS EXTALARM* see chapter 4.6.2STATUS HIST history of alarmsSTATUS I2C status of the I²C busSTATUS LBATT Lithium batterySTATUS PER* see chapter 4.6.3STATUS PER-ACT* see chapter 4.6.4STATUS PER-PREV* see chapter 4.6.5STATUS PWR power supplySTATUS PWROUT* see chapter 4.6.6STATUS RSSI* see chapter 4.6.7STATUS SYNTH channels in operationSTATUS TEMP temperatureSTATUS VSWR * see chapter 4.6.8

* Options

table 4-3 Summary of STATUS commands

After typing the command STATUS, a complete listing of all fixed parameters isgiven (see following figure).

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figure 4-3 Example of a STATUS report

4.5.1 STATUS ALC

Syntax: STATUS ALC ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ALC-UL : OK OKALC-DL : OK ALARM < CRI >

If the repeater exceeds the set ALC threshold an alarm will be released. The valuefor the ALC threshold is written on a label on the conversion module. The alarm mayhave one of the severity levels.

4.5.2 STATUS AMPBIAS, current consumption of the conversion modules

Syntax: STATUS AMPBIAS ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8CURRENT-AT-8-V: OK OKCURRENT-AT-12-V:OK ALARM < CRI >

Displays whether the values of the current consumption in the conversion module isok or in case of a defect conversion module, the values might be too low or too high,which results in an alarm message. The alarm can have one of the severity levels.

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4.5.3 STATUS DOOR, door open / closed

Syntax: STATUS DOOR ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8DOOR : OPEN <WAR>

A DOOR OPEN condition results in an alarm message if the alarm has one of thefive severity levels (DISable, WARning, MINor, MAJor, CRItical).

4.5.4 STATUS HIST, list of all occurred alarms

Syntax: STATUS HIST ↵

Response: HISTORY OF ALARMS:

if no alarms occured NO ALARMS STORED

In the following screenshot there is an example of a status hist after the alarms havebeen acknowledged.

figure 4-4 Example of a STATUS HIST report

The status hist list will be saved and will not be deleted after a boot process, exceptwhen the alarms have been acknowledged.

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The following table contains a list of all available alarms:

NO. ALARM NAME ALARM ACTIVE STATUS

1 AMPLIFIER BIAS FAILURE2 POWER SUPPLY 8 V FAILURE3 POWER SUPPLY 12 V FAILURE4 POWER SUPPLY MAINS FAILURE5 SYNTH FAILURE6 DOOR OPEN7 VSWR** ALARM8 ALC FAILURE

10 ACCU VOLTAGE** LOW11 LITHIUM BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW12 OVERTEMP13 PWROUT LOW13 RSSI** LOW14 INVALID LOGIN ATTEMPT15 I2C FAILURE16 OSCILLATION** ALARM17 GAIN REDUCTION** WARNING18* EXT. ALARM 1** FAILURE19* EXT. ALARM 2** FAILURE20* EXT. ALARM 3** FAILURE21* EXT. ALARM 4** FAILURE

* Alarms default settings, changeable by software instruction SET ALIAS** Only available if the option is active

table 4-4 List of all available alarms

4.5.5 STATUS I2C, displays the status of the I²C bus

Syntax: STATUS I2C ↵

Response: I2C BUS OK

or

I2C : FAILURE <WAR>

This alarm may have one of the possible severity levels. A defect ribbon cablebetween the control module and the modules might be the cause for an I²C busfailure or if a slave was disconnected from mains.

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4.5.6 STATUS LBATT, response information about Lithium battery

Syntax: STATUS LBATT ↵

Response: LITHIUM BATTERY OK

or

LITHIUM BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW

If the voltage of the Lithium battery is < 1 V, an alarm will be released.

4.5.7 STATUS PWR, power supply

Syntax : STATUS PWR ↵

Response e.g.: PWR-SUPPLY-8-V : OKPWR-SUPPLY-12-V : OKPWR-SUPPLY-MAINS : OK

In case of power supply 12 Volts failure.

Response: PWR-SUPPLY-12-V : FAILURE <WAR>

If power is available the message is OK, if no power can be detected a failure will bedisplayed.

4.5.8 STATUS SYNTH, channels in operation

Syntax : STATUS SYNTH ↵

Response: CHANNEL MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8SYNTH-LOCK-UL: OK OKSYNTH-LOCK-DL: OK OK

A defect synthesizer indicates that the channel module has to be replaced.

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4.5.9 STATUS TEMP, temperature

Syntax: STATUS TEMP ↵

Response e.g.: CHANNEL-MODULE 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8TEMP [deg C] : 44

In case 4 repeaters are installed, the temperature will be displayed for each devicewith a resolution of 1° C. The accuracy is ± 2° C.

An alarm will be released at temperatures ≥ +75° CThe response then is:

TEMPERATURE = 76 °C, Temperature Alarm - Stage 1

Another alarm will be released at temperatures ≥ +90° C.The response then is:

TEMPERATURE = 91 °C, Temperature Alarm - Stage 2

RF stages are in POWER DOWN mode as long as the temperature alarm stage 2exists and will be switched on again if the temperature is below 85° C.

4.6 OPTIONAL STATUS COMMANDS

In case of implementing optional modules like external alarms or a VSWR modulefollowing commands are required.

4.6.1 STATUS ACCU, response voltage value of accumulator

Syntax: STATUS ACCU ↵

Response: ACCU-VOLTAGE-L1 : OKACCU-VOLTAGE-L2 : OK

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4.6.2 STATUS EXTALARM, status of external alarms

Syntax: STATUS EXTALARM ↵

Response e.g.:EXT. ALARM 1 OKEXT. ALARM 2 OKEXT. ALARM 3 FAILURE <WAR>EXT. ALARM 4 FAILURE <WAR>

orEXT.ALARM 1 OKEXT.ALARM 2 OKEXT.ALARM 3 FAILURE <CRI>EXT.ALARM 4 FAILURE <CRI>

4.6.3 STATUS PER, detailed information of actual traffic measurements

The Traffic Statistics module is available for MIKOM repeaters, working channelselective in the uplink path. With this option the network operator gets statisticalinformation about the efficiency and traffic load of the repeater operating in thenetwork. The processing and evaluation of the data takes place in the controlmodule of the repeater together with the required software.

Syntax: STATUS PER ↵

Response: System Time : 23:00:10System Date : 02-11-1999Time of performance measurement: 22:57:35Date of performance measurement: 01-11-1999

MEASUREMENT-TIME PERFORMANCE-DATA CHANNEL-MODULE 1/2

Measurement time Performance data00 h 0 %01 h 23 %02 h 15 %03 h 48 %04 h 54 %05 h 87 %06 h 23%07 h 93 %08 h 34 %09 h 22 %10 h 75 %11 h 36 %

... ...23 h ***

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4.6.4 STATUS PER-ACT, displays the traffic data of the actual day

Syntax: STATUS PER-ACT ↵

Response: System Time : 22:30:21System Date : 01-11-1998PERFORMANCE ACT DATA CHANNEL-MODULE 1/2:

10 12 43 65 87 97 100 34 56 7 56 22 89 67 54 77 12 34 22 10 34 76 50 5%PER AVERAGE ACT : 46%

4.6.5 STATUS PER-PREV, performance data of the previous day

Syntax: STATUS PER-PREV ↵

Response: System Time : 22:30:21System Date : 01-06-1997PERFORMANCE PREV DATA CHANNEL-MODULE 1/2:

15 12 43 6 87 97 100 3 56 7 5 21 89 67 54 77 12 4 22 10 34 76 50 5PER AVERAGE PREV: 41%

4.6.6 STATUS PWROUT, output power in the DL path

The output power can be measured in the downlink path of the repeater. Power isindicated in the range of +20 dBm to +33 dBm with a tolerance of ±2 dB. In therange from 20 dBm to 30 dBm the measured value will be displayed with aresolution of 2 dB (starts with 20, 22, 24, ... dBm) and between 31 dBm and 33 dBmwith a resolution of 1 dB (31, 32 and 33 dBm).

Syntax: STATUS PWROUT ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8PWROUT-DL [dBm]: 32 24

If the measured value exceeds a minimum value following message appears onscreen.

Syntax: STATUS PWROUT ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8PWROUT-DL [dBm]:LOW DIS

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4.6.7 STATUS RSSI, receive signal strength indication of DL path

The RSSI module in combination with the software and the control module providesthe possibility to release an alarm. This alarm can be forwarded to a defined phonenumber or to the OMC if the repeater is equipped with a modem or a mobile phone.The alarm level can be set by the customer by means of the software. This enablesthe provider to know the status of his network and to control it if necessary. Faultsand irregularities can thus be recognised and eliminated.

Technical data:

Level range - 80 dBm to - 30 dBm ± 3 dBm

Stepwidth 1 dB

Threshold for alarms t.b.d. within the level range

Syntax: STATUS RSSI ↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8RSSI-DL[dBm] : -60 -46

In case the receive signal exceeds the minimum level the response is as follows.

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8RSSI-DL[dBm] : LOW LOW <WAR>

4.6.8 STATUS VSWR, displays the DL antenna VSWR

Syntax: STATUS VSWR ↵

Response: VSWR : OK

The VSWR module measures the voltage standing wave ratio of the DL outputantenna port. If the VSWR falls below approximately 13 dB an alarm is released.

This enables the provider to know the status of the cable to the antenna. If a cable isdefective the VSWR will decrease and the alarm will be released. The alarm can beforwarded to an OMC, so that faults and irregularities can be recognised andeliminated rather quick.

The alarm has one of the severity levels (DISable, WARning, MINor, MAJor,CRItical).

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4.7 ACTION COMMANDS

Action commands are used to perform a certain kind of action without setting anadditional parameter.

The following table presents a summary of action commands.

Command Description

ACCUDIS* starts the discharge of the accuALARMACKN acknowledgement of all alarmsBYE disconnect the repeater from telephone line in remote

modeBYE disconnect repeater from maintenance interfaceCHNACKN acknowledgement of SETTING CHANGED messageDNLOAD starts software downloadRES-PER* reset of traffic statistic dataSTOPDIS* stops the discharge of the accuVER revision number of software

*Options

table 4-5 Summary of action commands

4.7.1 ALARMACKN, acknowledgement of all alarms.

Syntax: ALARMACKN ↵

Response: ALARM ACKNOWLEDGED

When an alarm message is sent by the repeater, the operator can directly login(Request: USER ID:) and acknowledge the alarm/alarms by typing ALARMACKN. Itis not necessary to ring back the repeater.

Acknowledged alarms will be indicated in the STATUS HIST with ‘-ack’. As soon asthe alarms have been acknowledged the alarm relay will be reset and the summaryLEDs switch to green light again.

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4.7.2 BYE, disconnect repeater from telephone line

Syntax: BYE ↵

4.7.3 BYE, disconnect repeater from local maintenance interface

Syntax: BYE ↵

Response: LOGOUT FROM LOCAL MAINTENANCE INTERFACE

4.7.4 CHNACKN, acknowledgement of SETTING CHANGED message

Whenever settings have been changed, the message SETTING CHANGED isgenerated and displayed after the login. This warning message can beacknowledged by the command CHNACKN.

F Note: If the repeater is controlled via OMC, this message must not beacknowledged manually.

Syntax: CHNACKN

Response: WARNING ACKNOWLEDGED

4.7.5 DNLOAD, starts software download

The description of the software download is only valid for the local download. For theremote/local software download an optional procedure is available (download.exe).The description of this procedure is subject of a different documentation M0040A0).

Before you can start the download, ensure to copy all files from the delivered disk toa new directory/folder on the harddisk of your PC. It is advisable to name thedirectory/folder by the number of the actual configuration image (This could bee.g.:123456.img, the respective directory/folder should be denominated 123456).

Syntax: DNLOAD ↵

Exit terminal program immediately.

It is not possible to interrupt this process after typing the command DNLOAD; ifthere is no input for about 1 minute the repeater boots automatically.

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To start the download procedure on your PC, open a DOS-box, change to thedirectory/folder where the files from the delivered disk are stored and type:

Syntax: UPLOAD1.BAT orUPLOAD2.BAT

[UPLOAD1.BAT] if: serial interface COM 1,[UPLOAD2.BAT] if serial interface COM 2 on your PC is used for the localconnection.

During the download prodcedure the (optional) ICE can not automatically changesettings. The actual settings will be kept until the download has finished.

After the download, the repeater will boot automatically.

4.7.6 VER, displays the software and hardware version

Syntax : VER ↵

Response: HW MRx41 - SM2009 SW SLV1012 V1.xx*

* actual version number

Displays the hardware configuration (control module SM2009) and the integratedsoftware version.

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4.8 OPTIONAL ACTION COMMANDS

4.8.1 ACCUDIS, discharges the battery and stops at minimum accu voltage

Syntax: ACCUDIS ↵

Response: START DISCHARGE OF BACKUP BATTERY

4.8.2 RES PER, resets all traffic statistic data

Syntax: RES PER ↵

Response: START PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Response after typing a new STATUS PER command.

Measurement time Performance data

00 h ***01 h ***.... ....

23 h ***

4.8.3 STOPDIS, stops battery discharging immediately

Syntax: STOPDIS ↵

Response: BATTERY DISCHARGE STOPPED

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4.9 ICE COMMANDS (OPTION)

F Note: For the use of the optional ICE a REP1012 version V1.10 is required.ICE is available for MR341, MR441 and MR741 only.

Most of the commands can be entered in two different ways: The commandfollowed by the parameters (if the parameters are well known) or just the commandwithout parameters and the software will ask for the parameters in an interactivedialoque.

The following table gives a summary of all ICE commands.

Command DescriptionICE SET CALL enables or disables automatic call after ICE changesICE SET CONTROL enables or disables the control modeICE SET DELAY sets the delay of the ICE moduleICE SET DELAY-ALL sets the delay of all ICE modules (available from version

V1.11 and higher only)ICE SET OPERATION enables or disables ICEICE SET POTIME sets an internal power-Down timerICE SET SGM sets the safety gain marginICE GET displays the ICE settingsICE GET CALL displays the status of the automatic call settingsICE GET CONTROL displays the control status of ICEICE GET DELAY shows the set delay linesICE GET OPERATION displays ICE operations modeICE GET POTIME displays settings for power-down timerICE GET SGM displays the set safety gain marginICE STATUS displays ICE statusICE STATUS OSCIL displays actual status of oscillation of channelsICE STATUS GM displays the gain margin of the repeaterICE STATUS GR displays gain reduction, the software has addedICE SETUP calculates the delay timeICE CAP displays the available delay linesICE VER displays versions of software and hardware of ICE

modules

table 4-6 Summary of ICE commands

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4.9.1 ICE SET CALL, enables or disables automatic call by ICE

When settings have been changed, the message SETTING CHANGED isgenerated. If the automatic call is enabled, ICE will send this warning message afterevery change of settings.

Syntax : ICE SET CALL [CHOICE]↵

Response: ICE SET CALL: E - ENABLE CALLD - DISABLE CALLENTER CHOICE:

where : [Choice] is either enable (E) or disable (D).

ErrorMessage: VALUE ERROR in case Choice ≠ E or D

4.9.2 ICE SET CONTROL, enables or disables the control mode

Syntax : ICE SET CONTROL [Control]↵

Response: SET CONTROL: DIS - AUTOMATIC SETTING DISABLE AGS - AUTOMATIC GAIN SETTING ENTER CHOICE: [control]

where : [Control] is one of the following:.DIS – AUTOMATIC SETTING DISABLEDAGS – AUTOMATIC GAIN SETTING

ErrorMessage: VALUE ERROR in case Choice ≠ DIS or AGS

After first power on the control is set to “AUTOMATIC SETTING DISABLED”

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4.9.3 ICE SET DELAY, sets the delay of the ICE module

This command sets the delay of the ICE module.

Syntax : ICE SET DELAY [ChannelModule][Delay in ns]↵

Response:ENTER CHANNEL MODULE (1-8): [ChannelModule]↵SELECT DELAY IN ns (270, 320, 370, 420, 470, 520, 570, 620):[Delay]↵

where : [ChannelModule] is a number between 1 and 8[Delay] is one of the following: 270, 320, 370, 420, 470, 520, 570, 620 ns

ErrorMessage: DELAY LINE NOT AVAILABLE in caseDelay ≠ available delay lines

4.9.4 ICE SET DELAY-ALL, sets the delay of all ICE modules

This command sets the delay of all ICE modules. It is available from version V1.11and later only.

Syntax : ICE SET DELAY-ALL [Delay in ns]↵

where : [Delay] is one of the following: 270, 320, 370, 420, 470, 520, 570, 620 ns

ErrorMessage: DELAY LINE NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL ICE MODULES

in case not all (!) ICE modules have thedesired/selected delay line available

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4.9.5 ICE SET OPERATION, enables or disables ICE

The operation of ICE can be set. That means you can either enable or disable ICE.

Syntax : ICE SET OPERATION [Choice]↵

Response: SET ICE OPERATION MODE: E - ENABLE OPERATIOND - DISABLE OPERATIONENTER CHOICE: [Choice]↵

where : [Choice] is either enable (E) or disable (D).

ErrorMessage: VALUE ERROR in case Choice ≠ E or D

After first power on the ICE operation mode is enabled.

4.9.6 ICE SET POTIME, sets an internal power-Down timer

This command sets an internal timer that is activated after an oscillation-conditionedpower down.

Syntax : ICE SET POTIME [Time in min]↵

Response: ENTER TIME IN min (5-60): [Time]↵

where : [Time] is a number between 5 to 60

ErrorMessage: VALUE ERROR in case Time is not within 5 to 60 min.In versions V1.10 and earlier this [Time] is 15 to 60 minutes.

4.9.7 ICE SET SGM, sets the safety gain margin for the channel modules

This command sets the safety gain margin for the channel modules. This margincan be set for the UL and the DL of each channel module seperatly.

Syntax: ICE SET SGM

Response: ENTER CHANNEL MODULE (1-8) :1ENTER MODE (UL OR DL) :UENTER ICE SAFETY GAIN MARGIN(-2...6) :0

ErrorMessage: VALUE ERROR in case SGM is not within -2 to 6 dB.

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4.9.8 ICE GET, displays the ICE settings

Displays the ICE settings. Every setting can be displayed seperatly. For possiblevalues and their meaning see the description of respective GET command.

Syntax : ICE GET↵

Response: ICE OPERATION :ENAICE CONTROL :DISICE POWER-ON-TIME :15 minCHANNEL-MODULE :1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE DELAY :370 370ICE CAP [ns] :370 370ICE SGM UL [dB] :0 0ICE SGM DL [dB] :0 0

4.9.9 ICE GET CALL, displays the status of the automatic alarm call.

Gives the automatic alarm call settings. With this command you can see whetherthe automatic alarm call is enabled or not.

Syntax : ICE GET CALL

Response: ICE SET CALL : DIS

where: ICE call is one of the following: DIS, ENA.

4.9.10 ICE GET CONTROL, displays the control status of ICE

Gives the ICE settings. With this command you can see whether ICE is enabled ornot.

Syntax : ICE GET CONTROL ↵

Response: ICE CONTROL : DIS

where: ICE control is one of the following: DIS, AGS.

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4.9.11 ICE GET DELAY, shows the set delay lines

This command gets the Delay, which was set by command ICE SET DELAY.

Syntax : ICE GET DELAY↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE DELAY [ns] :370 370

where : [Delay] is one of the following: 270, 320, 370, 420, 470, 520, 570, 620 ns

After first power on the delay is automatically choosen depending on the availabledelay line, otherwise (i.e. all (ALL) delay lines are available) 370 ns is selected asdefault value.

4.9.12 ICE GET OPERATION, displays ICE operation mode

Gives the ICE settings. With this command you can see whether ICE is enabled ornot.

Syntax : ICE GET OPERATION ↵

Response: ICE OPERATION : [Operation]

where: [Operation] is one of the following: ENA, DIS.

4.9.13 ICE GET POTIME, displays settings for power-down timer

This command gets the actual setting of the internal power-down timer in minutes.

Syntax : ICE GET POTIME

Response: ICE POWER-ON TIME: [Time]↵

where : [Time] is a number between 5 to 60 (between 15 to 60 in version V1.10and earlier)

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4.9.14 ICE GET SGM, displays the set safety gain margin

This command gets the actual setting of the Safety Gain Margin for the UL and theDL in dB.

Syntax : ICE GET SGM

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE SGM UL [dB]: 0 0ICE SGM DL [dB]: 0 0

4.9.15 ICE STATUS, displays ICE status

After typing the command STATUS, a complete listing of all fixed parameters isgiven.

Syntax : ICE STATUS↵

figure 4-5 Example of ICE STATUS display

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4.9.16 ICE STATUS OSCIL, displays actual status of oscillation of channels

This command reflects the actual stability of the repeater for each channel and link.If there is an oscillation alarm a power down will be activated for all channels.

Syntax : ICE STATUS OSCIL↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE OSCIL UL :OSCIL OK <CRI>ICE OSCIL DL :OK OK <CRI>

where : [Oscillation UL/DL] is either OK or OSCIL. In case of OSCIL, the priority ofthe alarm (in the example above: ICE alarms are set to critical) will be displayed.

4.9.17 ICE STATUS GM, displays the gain margin of the repeater

This command displays the actual Gain Margin in dB of the repeater for all modulesand both links.

Syntax : ICE STATUS GM↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE GM UL [dB]: -6 -6ICE GM DL [dB]:<-11 6

4.9.18 ICE STATUS GR, displays gain reduction, the software has added

This command displays the additional attenuation, inserted by the software (ICEcontrol set to AGS) for each link.

Syntax : ICE STATUS GR↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE GR UL [dB]: 2 2ICE GR DL [dB]: 2 2

where : [Gain Reduction UL/DL] is a value between 0 and 30 dB

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4.9.19 ICE SETUP, calculates the delay time

Using the channel setting of the channel module connected to the ICE module beingset up, the software should use an equation or lookup table to calculate the delay ofthe repeater RF sections. This delay might vary from channel to channel. Data on anumber of repeaters will have to be taken to establish an equation or table. Onetable should be sufficient for each type of repeater.

The delay needed in the ICE module should be calculated using the followingequations:

Path Delay [ns] = Antenna Spacing [m] * 3.33

Cable Delay [ns] = Cable Length [m] * 333.3 / Propagation Velocity [%]

Total Delay [ns] = Path Delay + Cable Delay + repeater RF Delay [150ns]

The ICE module delay should be set to the setting that most closely matches thecalculation made with the above calculations.

THIS METHOD WILL ONLY WORK IF THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT MULTIPATH!

If there is a multi-path component comparable to the direct component it will causecancellation problems if it is stronger than the direct path, i.e. if the multi-pathcomponent is dominant, the delay should be set to match the multi-path. This setupwill require the use of a network analyzer with a Time Domain display option.

If the channel setting is changed, the delay will have to be recalculated using theappropriate RF Section delay from the lookup table.

Syntax :ICE SETUP [ChannelModule][Spacing][CableLength][PropVel]↵

Response:

ENTER CHANNEL MODULE (1-8): [ChannelModule]↵ENTER ANTENNA SPACING IN METERS (0-200): [Spacing]ENTER TOTAL CABLE LENGTH IN METERS (0-200): [CableLen]↵ENTER PROPAGATION VELOCITY IN % (1-100): [PropVel]↵

where : [ChannelModule] is a number between 1 and 8[Spacing] is the physical antenna spacing in meters between BTS andDonor antenna.[CableLen] is the physical cable length in meters.[PropVel] is the relative propagation delay of the cable in percent.

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Error Message: DELAY TIME NOT POSSIBLEICE TOTAL DELAY = 157.5 ns (e.g.)

in case Delay not between 220 ns to 670 ns

DELAY TIME NOT AVAILABLEin case Delay not between “available delay line - 25ns” to “available delay line +75ns”

or VALUE ERROR in case 1 > ChannelModule > 80 > Spacing > 2000 > CableLen > 2001 > PropVel > 100

4.9.20 ICE CAP, displays the available delay lines

After typing the command ICE CAP a listing of all available delay lines appears as aresponse.

Syntax : ICE CAP↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE CAP [ns] : 270 ALL

If only one available delay line is displayed (e.g.: 370), the following value (i.e. +50ns, here: 420ns) can also be chosen with the ICE SET DELAY command.

“ALL” means 270 ns, 370 ns, 470 ns, 570 ns delay lines are available.

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4.9.21 ICE VER, displays the versions of ICE modules

This command dislays the actual software and hardware version of the ICEmodules.

Syntax : ICE VER↵

Response: CHANNEL-MODULE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8ICE VERSION SW : 2.x0 2.x0ICE VERSION HW : 2.x0 2.x0

4.10 ERROR MESSAGES

There are two error messages resulting from erroneous inputs and one errormessage that results from hardware failure.

4.10.1 SYNTAX ERROR

This error message will be returned if a command is written not correctly or if thewritten command does not exist. The computer is ready for new inputs immediately.

4.10.2 VALUE ERROR

This error message will be returned if a non-plausible value has been entered.Possibly, the value was out of the defined range, as e.g. in case of a negativechannel number, or it was not in the defined range of the character set as e.g. 19Hin INIT STR.

4.10.3 I²C-BUS ERROR

This error occurs if a part of the hardware has been damaged, e.g. the controlmodule cannot get access to a synthesizer, because of a bad ribbon cable or an I²C-Bus slave ties the one line of the bus to ground.

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4.11 FEATURES

1. By pressing the arrow keys ↑ or ↓, the last ten commands, stored in thecommand buffer will be repeated forward and backward.

2. To correct a typing error use backspace function as usual.

3. After typing a command of an option which is not active, the response is“OPTION NOT ACTIVE”.

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5 Index

AAction commands 47

ACCUDIS 50ALARMACKN 47BYE 48CHNACKN 48DNLOAD 48PER-RES 50STOPDIS 50VER 49

ACTION commandsICE CAP 60ICE SETUP 59ICE VER 61

AT commands 14

CCommands

GET 31Optional action 50

Communicationlocally 9remotely 10

EError message 61Errors

I²C-Bus 61Syntax error 61Value error 61

FF-cabinet 8

GGain

Settings via modem 14G-cabinet 8GET commands

GET ALARMMASK 33GET ALCTHR 33GET ALIAS* 34GET ATT 34GET BAUD 34GET CHNL 35GET ID 35GET ILA 35GET INITSTR 35GET LMT 35GET LOGIC 36GET NUM 36GET PAR 36GET PWRDOWN 36GET PWROUTALARMLEVEL 36GET REP 37GET RSSITHR 37GET TIME 37ICE GET 55ICE GET CALL 55ICE GET CONTROL 55ICE GET DELAY 56ICE GET OPERATION 56ICE GET POTIME 56ICE GET SGM 57

IICE 51Init string

for Mikom modem MO4000 18for Motorola modem 17for PSTN modem 14for Siemens M1 modem 17for Siemens Mxx modem 17

Installation 11

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LLogin procedure

in modem mode 16

MModem types 13

Motorola (Flare) 17PSTN 14Siemens Mxx 17

RRepeating commands 62Running the software

via Laptop 11via modem 13

SSET commands 20

ICE SET CALL 52ICE SET CONTROL 52ICE SET Delay 53ICE SET Delay ALL 53ICE SET OPERATION 54ICE SET POTIME 54ICE SET SGM 54RSSIALRMTHR 30SET ALARMMASK 21SET ALCTHR 23SET ALIAS 24SET ATT 24SET BAUD 25SET CHNL 25

SET DIALMETH 25SET ID 26SET ILA 26SET INITSTR 26SET LMT 27SET LOGIC 27SET NUM 27SET PAR 28SET PWD 28SET PWRDOWN 29SET PWROUTALARMLEVEL 29SET REP 29SET TIME 30SET UID 30

STATUS commands 38ICE STATUS 57ICE STATUS GM 58ICE STATUS GR 58ICE STATUS OSCIL 58STATUS ACCU 43STATUS ALC 39STATUS AMPBIAS 39STATUS DOOR 40STATUS HIST 40STATUS I2C 41STATUS LBATT 42STATUS PER 44STATUS PER-ACT 45STATUS PER-PREV 45STATUS PWR 42STATUS PWROUT 45STATUS SYNTH 42STATUS TEMP 43

STATUS commands, optional 43STATUS EXTALARM 44STATUS VSWR 46

Manual - Software for MRx41

Documents

set time

set lmt

set id

set logic

set initstr

set dialmeth

set pwroutalarmlevel

set num