12-06-0000 Serial Cable POCSAG Encoder - Salcom

12-06-0000 Serial Cable
POCSAG Encoder
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SEA AIR & LAND COMMUNICATIONS LTD, CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

SALCOM 12-06-0000 Serial Cable POCSAG Encoder Issue 1206UD 02/07
SALCOM 12-06-0000 Serial Cable POCSAG Encoder Issue 1206UD 02/07
12-06-0000
Serial Cable POCSAG Encoder
CN
Usage:
Description:
SALCOM
CN[][ (tone only)
CN[][
Call numeric pager
GENERAL
OPERATION
The 12-06-0000 is a simple POCSAG message generator integrated
into a serial lead suitable for interface to a SALCOM 11-72 NRZ
transmitter or similar.
Serial communication with the computer is 9600, N, 8, 1 and the baud
rate and level of the message sent to the transmitter is determined by
the syntax of the serial message.
Example:
Response:
CN119358 1 777
CN01193581
Page Sent
Extended SALCOM protocol: The 12-06 also supports extended Salcom
Protocol directly into the serial port.
Message format
[Message type][RIC][Level][Message]
The 12-06 will handle up to 200 characters of message. A PET
password is not needed.
The red light on the case lights on PTT.
INSTALLATION
No installation is required, simply plug the D9 socket of the 12-06 to a
serial port on the computer and the D15 plug to a SALCOM 11-72 NRZ
transmitter or similar.
The 12-06 is powered from the SALCOM transmitter.
SALCOM PROTOCOL
Level = 1 to 4 Pager No = 8 to 2000000
CA
Usage:
Description:
Example:
Response:
CA
Call alphanumeric pager
CA119358 1 Please return to reception
CA01193581
Page Sent
SALCOM
Message type: There are four message types:
CA Alphanumeric Message
ca Alphanumeric message, inverted data
CN Numeric Message
cn Numeric Message, inverted data
RIC: The receive code of the target pager
: A space, (ASCII 32)
Level: The level / baud rate of the message as detailed below:
0............... 512 baud - Level 1
1............... 512 baud - Level 2
2............... 512 baud - Level 3
3............... 512 baud - Level 4
4............... 1200 baud - Level 1
5............... 1200 baud - Level 2
6............... 1200 baud - Level 3
7............... 1200 baud - Level 4
8............... 2400 baud - Level 1
9............... 2400 baud - Level 2
A............... 2400 baud - Level 3
B............... 2400 baud - Level 4
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PET PROTOCOL
Message: A message string that should be composed of
characters appropriate to the message type. The message string
may be up to 220 characters in length.
: A carriage return (ASCII 13).
For example, to send a 1200 baud, level 3, alphanumeric page to
pager 367543, with non-inverted data with a message of "Hello
Bob" the following string would be sent:
CA367543 6 Hello Bob
PG1 (ESC=ASCII 27) PET/TAP
Usage:
Description:
Example:
Response:
PG1 (password optional - leave blank)
PET/TAP Log-in
PG1 (not using password)
[p
(ACK=ASCII 6, ESC=ASCII 27)
(STX=ASCII 2) PET/TAP
Errors in PET conversion return:
“Disconnected”
Send an at any time in the conversation to abort.
Send to confirm a reset. It should return “ID=” if ready.
PET PROTOCOL LEVEL AND ALPHANUMERIC STATUS
PET can support the addressing of AlphaNumeric and Numeric pagers
plus Pager Levels. This is achieved by following the calculations and
example in the table below.
By adding the values in the table the "on-air" RIC and level can be
controlled.
RIC + 0 Alphanumeric, level 1
RIC + 2097152 Numeric, level 1
RIC + 4194304 Alphanumeric, level 2
RIC + 6291456 Numeric, level 2
RIC + 8388608 Alphanumeric, level 3
RIC + 10485760 Numeric, level 3
RIC + 12582912 Alphanumeric, level 4
RIC + 14680064 Numeric, level 4
Example: 4194312 = RIC8 at alpha level 2
(8+4194304)
PET/TAP
Usage:
Description:
Example:
Response:
[checksum]
(STX=ASCII 2, ETX=ASCII 3)
PET/TAP Send Page message
119358Please return to reception12F
WARRANTY
Our Products are warranted for a period of 12 months from date of
purchase against faulty materials and workmanship. Should any fault
occur the unit should be returned to the vendor, freight pre-paid.
Please include a description of the fault to assist with prompt return.
Any unauthorized alterations or repairs will invalidate the warranty.
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DISCLAIMER
All information provided in this document is carefully prepared and
offered in good faith as a guide in the installation, use and servicing of
our products. Installers must ensure that the final installation operates
satisfactorily within the relevant regulatory requirements. We accept no
responsibility for incorrect installation. We reserve the right to change
products, specifications, and installation data at any time, without
notice.
Visit SALCOM at www.salcom.co.nz
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