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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 1
IMPORTANT NOTICE .................................................................................................. 2
PRODUCT CONFORMITY ............................................................................................ 3
WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 4
1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 SATEL I-LINK 100 I/O- CONVERTER ..................................................................... 5
2 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 6
3 FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 7
3.1 OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE, 9 – 30 VDC ..................................................................... 7
3.2 ALARM OUTPUT, AL OUT ..................................................................................... 7
3.3 +OUT ............................................................................................................. 7
3.4 DIGITAL INPUTS (I1…I4) AND OUTPUTS (O1…O4 ) .................................................. 7
3.5 ANALOGUE INPUTS (AI1 –, AI1+, AI2-, AI2+) AND OUTPUTS (AO1-, AO1+, AO2-,
AO2+) .................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 INDICATORS ...................................................................................................... 7
3.7 SWITHCES ......................................................................................................... 8
4 OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 10
4.1 POINT-TO-POINT .............................................................................................. 10
4.1.1 Updating digital messages ................................................................................................ 10
4.1.2 Updating analogue messages ........................................................................................... 10
4.1.3 Beginning with Point-to-Point operation ............................................................................ 10
4.2 POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT ...................................................................................... 10
4.2.1 Updates ............................................................................................................................ 10
4.3 STARTING THE MULTIPOINT OPERATION .................................................................. 11
4.4 MULTIPOINT MESSAGES ...................................................................................... 11
4.4.1 General information ......................................................................................................... 11
4.4.2 SET-message .................................................................................................................... 12
4.4.3 GET-message ................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.4 ACK-message ................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.5 NACK-message ................................................................................................................ 14
4.4.6 CFS-message (set) ............................................................................................................ 14
4.4.7 CFG-message (get) ........................................................................................................... 14
4.4.8 VER-message .................................................................................................................... 15
4.5 CRC-CHECKSUM FUNCTION ............................................................................... 15
5 FACTORY SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 17
6 CONNECTION EXAMPLES .................................................................................... 18
7 ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................... 19
8 EXTENSION MODULES ......................................................................................... 20
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SATEL I-LINK 100 / 200 / 300
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATEL I-LINK 100 / 200 / 300 I/O-converters are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
89/336/EEC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with the following CE-marking.
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WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these safety instructions carefully before using the product:
Warranty will be void, if the product is used in any way, which is in contradiction with the
instructions given in this manual, or if the housing of the radio modem has been opened or
tampered with.
The radio modem is to be used only on frequencies allocated by local authorities and without
exceeding the given maximum allowed output power ratings. SATEL is not responsible, if any
products manufactured by it are used in unlawful ways.
The devices mentioned in this manual are to be used only according to the instructions
described in this manual. Faultless and safe operation of the devices can be guaranteed only if
the transport, storage, operation and handling of the devices are appropriate. This also applies
to the maintenance of the products.
To prevent damage both the radio modem and any terminal devices must always be switched
OFF before connecting or disconnecting the serial connection cable. It should be ascertained
that different devices used have the same ground potential. Before connecting any power cables
the output voltage of the power supply should be checked.
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1 GENERAL
1.1 SATEL I-LINK 100 I/O- converter
The SATEL I-LINK 100 is a Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint transparent I/O-converter. The
device works together with SATELLINE modems. A digital or analogue I-LINK 100 input-point
can be set through the modem to be output in the other end. Point-to-Multipoint transmission is
possible adopting software suitable for the SATEL I-LINK 100.
Output Connectors
O1...O4 Digital outputs
- + +/- for analogue
outputs
AO1, AO2 Analogue outputs
Output indicators
ON Power ON/OFF
indicator
O1-O4, AO1, AO2 Output indicators
Setting switches
PROTOCOL P-to-MP, Point-to-Multipoint
P-to-P, Point-to-Point
ADDRESS / CHANNEL Multipoint address /
Channel select *)
BAUD Baud rate settings
3 DE Alarm delay
4 SM Safe mode
5 HS Handshaking
TIME Transmission interval of
analogue inputs
Input indicators
ALARM Indicator for failed
transmission
I1...I4, AI1, AI2 Input indicators
Input Connectors
9-30VDC/ - + Supply Voltage
AL OUT Alarm output
+ Common + for digital
inputs and extension units
I1...I4 Digital inputs
AI1, AI2 Analogue inputs
- + - /+ for analogue inputs
RADIO MODEM Connector for radio modem
EXTENSION Connector for extension
units
*) Valid only together with SATELLINE-1870 and 1870E radio modems.
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2 SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURE min-max typical note
Voltage +9…+30 Vdc 24 Vdc, typical
Power consumption 0.3 ... 1.0 W -
Serial Interface RS-232 ± 15 Vdc ± 6 Vdc active RS232
Extension Interface -0.3…+6 Vdc 0.5…5 Vdc active TTL
Response time < 250 ms < 300 ms @ 9600 bps
Operational temperature -25…+55
o
C
Transfer rates 2400 – 19200 bps
Stability ± 1 % @ for whole temp. range
ANALOGUE SIGNALS
Inputs, 2 pcs 0 – 25 mA 4 – 20 mA resistive 165 Ω
Outputs, 2 pcs 0 – 25 mA 4 – 20 mA active
Sample interval cont- 120min - selectable
Resolution 12 bits
Accuracy <0.4 %
DIGITAL SIGNALS
Inputs, 4 pcs 0 – 35 Vdc 0 – 30 Vdc resistive 4-5 kΩ
Outputs, 4 pcs 0 – 250 Vac / 2 A 0 – 250 Vac / 2A relay contacts
INDICATORS
Indicators Power ON/OFF, digital/analogue IN/OUT, Alarm
OTHER OUTPUTS
Alarm Output 0 – 35 Vdc / 30 mA 24 Vdc / 20 mA active + 30 mA
GENERAL
Casing Stainless steel
Fail-state In the fail-state all I/O-points remain unchanged
Connectors D-15 for SATELLINE radio modem, D-15 for the extension module
Size L x W x H 123 x 85 x 30 mm
Weight 120 g
Mounting Wall plate or DIN-rail
IP IP-20
Modem compatibility SATELLINE-2ASxE, 3AS-serie, 1870, 1870E and 1915
Connection between I-LINK 100 and SATELLINE radio modem
Direction
Signal
I-LINK100, D-15
+VB, DTR
1, 14, 15
GND, SGND
7, 8
RD
9
TD
11
RTS
13
CTS
6
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3 FUNCTIONS
3.1 Operational Voltage, 9 – 30 Vdc
o The supply voltage is connected to the connector 9-30 VDC (-) and (+).
o + OUT connected to VDC through an internal fuse. The supply voltage for the extension
units must be taken from this output. Can also be used for analogue input sensors.
3.2 Alarm output, AL OUT
o The AL OUT is activated if three (3) transmission fails occur in turn. When activated the
output state goes to +VDC. When the transmitting I-LINK 100 sends information to
another I-LINK 100 it requires a confirmation. In case there is a fail in transmission and
the I-LINK does not receive the confirmation, the transmission will be resend maximum
three (3) times or until a confirmation is received.
3.3 +OUT
o A voltage output for the extension units. Connected to +VDC through an internal fuse.
3.4 Digital Inputs (I1…I4) and Outputs (O1…O4 )
o Inputs,
o 4 pcs. Activated with + voltage.
o An input must maintain the active state >50 ms for proper detection.
o Outputs,
o 4 pcs. Open relay contacts. Can be connected to any 0 - 250 Vac / 2A load.
o All outputs are set active for a period of ~240 ms, starting ~6 ms after switching
the supply voltage to the unit.
3.5 Analogue inputs (AI1 –, AI1+, AI2-, AI2+) and outputs (AO1-,
AO1+, AO2-, AO2+)
o Inputs,
o 2 pcs. Normal range is 4 - 20 mA. Whole range is 0 – 25 mA showing that the
limits have been exceeded. The input load is resistive 165 Ω.
o Outputs,
o 2 pcs. Normal range is 4 – 20 mA. Whole range is 2-25mA.
o Sample Interval
o Sample interval sets the time how often analogue information is sent. The sample
interval can be selected using the 3 TIME-switches according to the time table i.e.
“000” sends an analogue level sample in each 120 minutes intervals, “011”
each 10 minutes etc. “111” will cause a continuous transmission. Due to
modem’s functionality this is about in each (1) second.
3.6 Indicators
o ON
o Power ON/ OFF. Illuminated when +VCD connected.
o O1…O4, AO1, AO2
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o Showing the status of the output. Illuminated when there is information on the
output. Flashing when range has been exceeded. OFF, when low state or nothing
on the input.
o ALARM
o Illuminated, if a fail in transmission has occurred. When the transmitting I-LINK
100 sends information to another I-LINK 100 it requires a confirmation. In case
there is a fail in transmission and the I-LINK does not receive the confirmation, the
transmission will be resent maximum three (3) times or until a confirmation is
received.
o I1…I4, AI1, AI2
o Showing the status of the input, illuminated steadily when the input is in the
normal 4 – 20 mA range. Flashing when range has been exceeded. OFF, when
low state or nothing on the input.
3.7 Swithces
o PRTCL , Protocol-switch
o P-to-MP @ Point-to-Multipoint (Master-Slave) -operation.
o P-to-P @ Point-to-Point –operation
o ADDRESS / CHANNEL
o Used at Point-to-Multipoint- operation to select the individual I-LINK 100
o Maximum number of addresses is127.
o ADDRESS / CHANNEL
o The channel selector is used together with M2M-package and SATELLINE-1870
or 1870E radio modems. More information about this in the user guide of M2M-
package. NOTE! Check that the address switches are not used (ON) in Point-to-
Point mode with other than SATELLINE-1870 or 1870E radio modems.
o BAUD
o The baud rate can be selected as follows: 00=2.4 kb/s, 10=4.8 kb/s,
01=9.6 kb/s, 11=19.2 kb/s
o 3 DE Delayed alarm setting
o 4 SM Safe Mode setting
o Immediate / Delayed Alarm
In case of a failure in the transmission, the alarm response can be selected from
immediate alarm to 10 minutes delayed
o Unchanged state / Safe Mode state
In case a failure in transmission, the outputs can be set to remain their status or change
to “Safe Mode” which will switch all outputs to OFF-position. Safe Mode timing follows
the setting of switch 3 DE, so it can be immediate or delayed.
The functions set by the dip –switches 3 and 4 are as follows:
3 DE 4 SM
0 0 = Immediate Alarm / No Safe Mode
0 1 = Immediate Alarm / Immediate Safe Mode
1 0 = Alarm delayed by 10 minutes / No Safe Mode
1 1 = Alarm delayed by 10 minutes / Safe Mode delayed by 10 minutes
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o 5 HS For setting CTS-control (clear to send) On or OFF
1 = CTS OFF, 0 = CTS ON.
o TIME
o Defines how often the analogue input message is transmitted. The intervals are as
follows:
000=120 min 100=5 min
001=60 min 101=1 min
010=30 min 110=10 sec
011=10 min 111=continuous
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4 OPERATION
Operation mode is selected by using the PRTCL-switch. The operations are Point-to-Point or
Point-to-Multipoint. In Point-to-Point operation the system has one pair of units, whereas the
inputs at one end will became outputs on the other end.
In Multipoint mode one master can command one or more (max 127) slaves.
4.1 Point-to-Point
Point-to-point operation is between two units. The inputs of one I-LINK 100 will be
transferred to the outputs of other I-LINK 100.
4.1.1 Updating digital messages
Digital information (relay, switch etc.) will be sent to the other unit always, when there is a
state change at the input.
4.1.2 Updating analogue messages
Analogue information will be sent to the other unit according to the TIME-setting or as well
as digital information state changes.
4.1.3 Beginning with Point-to-Point operation
o Connect SATELLINE radio modem to I-LINK 100 directly to the RADIO MODEM -
connector or using the interface cable.
o The “PRTCL”- switch must be “0 ” in the P-to-P-position.
o Before connecting the device to a power supply, connect first all inputs and outputs that
are to be used.
o Select the SATEL I-LINK 100 BAUD-rate. 00=2.4, 10=4.8, 01=9.6, 11=19.2
o Check that the radio modem baud rate is same as for the I-LINK and the other
parameters are “9600-N-8-1” (9600 bps is a default setting, but can be changed to be
any of the BAUD-rates given above).
o Set the analogue message transmission time interval using TIME -switches as described
above, if that feature is needed.
o When both units have these basic settings (TIME can be different) the supply voltage can
be connected.
o NOTE! Check that the address switches are not used (ON) in Point-to-Point mode with
other than SATELLINE-1870 or 1870E radio modems.
4.2 Point-to-Multipoint
In this mode one Master can drive one or more slaves (max 127 pcs).
4.2.1 Updates
The updates are controlled by the Master, which sends messages to the slaves or asks status
information from them. As the master is the controlling unit the TIME settings of the
I-LINK 100 is not valid.
There are two options on how to use the Point-to-Multipoint with the I-LINK 100.
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1. You can have your own system and program and integrate I-LINK 100 into it; the
commands are described below.
2. You can have an easy–to-use SATEL I-LINK PC-software.
4.3 Starting the Multipoint operation
o Connect one SATELLINE radio modem to the PC COM-Port. This one is the Master unit.
o Connect the I-LINK 100 Slave-units to the SATELLINE radio modems directly to I-LINK
100 Radio Modem connector or using a interface cable
o The “PRTCL”- switch must be “1 ”, in the P-to-MP-position.
o Before connecting the device to a power supply, connect first all inputs and outputs that
are to be used.
o Select the SATEL I-LINK 100 BAUD-rate. 00=2.4, 10=4.8, 01=9.6, 11=19.2
o Check that the radio modem baud rate is same as for I-LINK and that other parameters
are “9600-N-8-1” (9600 bps is a default setting, but can be changed to be any of the
BAUD-rates given above).
o Set the individual addresses to all slaves. (As this is a Master–Slave operation, the Slaves
have to be addressed). All slaves must have different address.
4.4 Multipoint messages
4.4.1 General information
The functions of an I-LINK 100 converter and its extension units can be controlled or status
information requested by the Multipoint messages. The data communication between SATELLINK
PC (Pro) software and I-LINK 100 is based on these messages. The messages can be
implemented to customer specific application software as well.
All multipoint messages are ASCII character strings. Their general structure is as seen below.
General message structure
<STX>
DATA
CRC
<ETX>
Each message begins with a character <STX> (‘start of text’, 02 hex) and ends with a character
<ETX> (‘end of text’, 03 hex).
The messages (except ACK and NACK) include also a CRC checksum field for error check
purposes. The CRC checksum must be inserted to messages by the user equipment. CRC-value
is calculated from the DATA field only.
The DATA field contains addresses, extension definition, length and the actual message.
List of different message types
Message
Type
Function
Description
Sub clause
SET
Set command or
Status reply
Sets the digital or analogue outputs of an I-
LINK 100 or its extension unit.
Or is a reply to a request (GET) of output
status.
4.4.2
GET
Status request
Requests for digital or analogue input status of
an I-LINK 100 or its extension unit.
4.4.3
ACK
Acknowledgement
I-LINK 100 replies with an ACK-message if it
has received a command properly.
4.4.4
NACK
Message not
If a command has not been properly received,
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I-LINK 100 replies with NACK
CFS
Set command or
Status reply with
diagnostic timer and
safe mode settings
Sets the outputs and also a diagnostic timer
and safe mode parameter of an I-LINK 100
unit. It is also a status reply to CFG command.
4.4.6
CFG
Status request
Status request like the GET message, but to the
CFG request I-LINK 100 replies with CFS
message.
4.4.7
VER
Version request
or Version reply
Retrieves or replies with the firmware version
info of I-LINK 100.
4.4.8
4.4.2 SET-message
With SET-message the MASTER sets the states for the slave. After a sent message master waits
for the acknowledgement. If everything was ok, the slave answers by sending an ACK-message.
If the message was got but not understood (i.e. fail in CRC), the slave sends a NACK-message.
The slave sends SET messages only by request. The master can send SET-messages any time.
The structure of a SET-message
Field value (ASCII)
<STX>
4C
12
FFF
0A
SET3000000
49A6
<ETX>
Field size (bytes)
1
2
2
3
2
10
4
1
Bit value (hex)
02
3443
3132
464646
3041
see below
34394136
03
Description
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Extension
definition
Length
MESSAGE
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
The MESSAGE includes all commands to the unit. In the example it is
SET3000000. The structure is as follows:
Extension module definitions
Character in Extension definition field
Function
F
No extension unit in position
1
I-LINK 200 installed
2
I-LINK 300 installed
Example: 3 extension modules installed, I-LINK 200 + I-LINK 300 + I-LINK 200 Extension
field value = 121.
Field value (ASCII)
SET
3
000
000
Field size (bytes)
3
1
3
3
Bit value (hex)
534554
33
303030
303030
Description
Command
Setting of digital
output ports
Setting of analogue
port1
Setting of analogue
port2
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Message examples when the extension modules are used.
Example A: 1 Extension module, I-LINK 200 (4 digital + 2 analogue I/O)
<STX>
01
02
1FF
11
SET20000002000000
3904
<ETX>
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Extension
definition
Length
MESSAGE
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
Example B: 2 Extension modules, I-LINK 200 (4 digit.+ 2 anal.)+ I-LINK 300 (6 digital)
<STX>
01
02
12F
13
SET22001008000800F3
FB0B
<ETX>
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Extension
definition
Length
MESSAGE
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
Example C: 3 Extension modules, I-LINK 200 + I-LINK 300 + I-LINK 200
<STX>
01
02
121
13
SET20000002000000F32000000
5318
<ETX>
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Extension
definition
Length
MESSAGE
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
Table for setting the digital outputs ON. All Ports OFF= 0
Outputs
1-2-3-4
Outputs
5-6
Ports set
-
1
2
2,1
3
3,1
3,2
3,2,1
4
4,1
4,2
4,2,1
4,3
4,3,1
4,3,2
4,3,2,1
5
6
5,6
Set Value
(ASCII)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
3
Table for setting the analogue values (increases 0.006059082 mA / step)
Set value
(ASCII)
000
001
002
003
004
…….
FFF
Value (mA)
000
0,006
0,012
0,018
0,024
…….
24,818
4.4.3 GET-message
With GET-message the Master can ask the status from the slave. GET-message is always
answered by ACK-message followed by SET-message. If the slave receives the message, but it
was not understood (i.e. fail in CRC), the slave answers with a NACK-message.
The structure of a GET-message is as follows:
<STX>
4C
12
03
GET
F475
<ETX>
Start
character
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Length
Message
CRC-
checksum
End
character
4.4.4 ACK-message
The equipment that has received a GET or SET request, will answer with an ACK-message.
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The structure of an ACK-message is as follows:
<STX>
4C
12
6
<ETX>
Start character
Receiver address
Sender address
ACK-character
End character
4.4.5 NACK-message
The slave sends NACK-message, if it has got a GET or SET request, but has not been able to
decode the request (for example error in CRC-check).
The structure of a NACK-message is as follows:
<STX>
4C
12
F
<ETX>
Start character
Receiver address
Sender address
NACK-character
End character
4.4.6 CFS-message (set)
CFS-message is a diagnostic message that sets the time interval for the next CFG or GET
message. The I-LINK starts counting according to the diagnostic time setting and if the next
message comes within the set time nothing happens. If the message does not come within the
set time, the I-LINK makes the predefined procedures. Any command from the master station
resets the timer.
The structure of a CFS message:
<STX>
4C
12
FFF
03
CFS
*1
*1
*1
*2
<ETX>
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Extension
definition
Length
Command
name
Safe
mode
Time
setting
Port
settings
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
*1 = for field value and length, please refer to the tables below.
*2 = value depends on the data field contents.
Field name
Field size (no of
char.)
Description / Value options
Safe mode
1
Describes what must be done, if the time count is exceeded.
”0” = no action.
”1” = Sets the Alarm high.
”2” = Sets all Output low and Alarm high.
”3” = Sets all Output high and Alarm high.
”4” = Sets the Outputs to pre-defined stages and Alarm high.
Time setting
4
Defines the polling time interval from the master station. If value
is 0 it will not be counted. The resolution time value is described
in minutes.
Port settings
7…28
See chapter 4.4.2 for port setting options of I-LINK 100, 200 and 300
NOTE! CFS command saves always port states, regardless of the Time and Safe Mode settings.
4.4.7 CFG-message (get)
CFG command works in a similar way as GET command.
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The structure of a CFS message:
<STX>
4C
12
03
CFG
*2
<ETX>
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Length
Command
name
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
*2 = value depends on the data field contents.
The CFG-question is acknowledged with ACK, followed by CFS, which describes the current
settings.
NOTE! When the slave gets any message from the master after the alarm, it will automatically
set all the output ports to the previous state.
4.4.8 VER-message
This message retrieves the SW-version of the I-LINK 100
VER. SW-question.
The structure of a VER request message:
<STX>
01
00
03
VER
657A
<ETX>
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Length
Message
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
The structure of a VER response message:
<STX>
4C
12
FFF
03
VRS
v1.0A*1
A0DB
<ETX>
Start
char.
Receiver
address
Sender
address
Extension
definition
Length
Message
SW
Version
CRC-
checksum
End
char.
*1 = please note that the “v” is a lower case letter, not a capital one.
4.5 CRC-checksum function
The checksum to be used is a 16 bit CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) checksum.
(CRC-value is calculated from the DATA-message only (incl. addresses, extension definition,
length and message).
The CRC used in the message protocol of I-LINK 100 is calculated in a similar way to the widely
used CRC-CCITT but using slightly different values of parameters.
The parameters used in the calculation of CRC checksums are:
· Polynomial - Defines the polynomial for the calculation. I-LINK 100 uses the polynomial
X^16 + X^12 + X^5 + 1 (i.e. 0x1021 for the algorithm of SATEL I-LINK 100)
· Initial Value = the value to be initially loaded in the crc register before the calculation.
· Reverse Databits = Reverse the bit order (lsb<->msb) of the data bytes before the calculation.
· Reverse result before XOR = is the bit order of the result of the calculation to be reversed or
not before the final XOR operation.
· XOR = the final step - the value to be XORed with the result of the calculation.
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The CRC used in the message format of SATEL I-LINK 100 is calculated using the
parameters below:
· Polynomial = 0x1021 (CCITT)
· Initial Value = 0xFFFF
· XOR = FFFF
· Reverse Databits = Yes
· Reverse result before XOR = Yes
To compare, CRC-CCITT is calculated using the following parameters:
· Polynomial = 0x1021 (CCITT)
· Initial Value = 0xFFFF
· XOR = 0
· Reverse Databits = No
· Reverse result before XOR = No
Note: The contents of the Checksum field of the actual message can be derived by converting
the 16 bit binary CRC checksum to four hex-ascii characters.
An example: if the checksum is 0001111100000010 (binary), the four ASCII characters of
SSSS will be ‘1’, ‘F’, ‘0’ and ‘2’ consequently.
The source code listing written in C language below can be applied to calculate the binary value
of CRC:
unsigned short CRC_16 (unsigned char length, unsigned char *data)
{
unsigned short crc_table[16] =
{
0x0000, 0x1081, 0x2102, 0x3183, 0x4204, 0x5285, 0x6306,
0x7387,
0x8408, 0x9489, 0xA50A, 0xB58B, 0xC60C, 0xD68D,
0xE70E, 0xF78F
};
unsigned short crc = 0xFFFF;
unsigned char tmp, index, i;
for (i = 0; i < length; i++)
{
tmp = data[i];
index = ((crc ^ tmp) & 0x000F);
crc = ((crc >> 4) & 0x0FFF) ^ crc_table[index];
tmp >>= 4;
index = ((crc ^ tmp) & 0x000F);
crc = ((crc >> 4) & 0x0FFF) ^ crc_table[index];
}
return (~crc);
}
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5 FACTORY SETTINGS
The I-LINK 100 I/O-converter is shipped with the following default settings (unless specifically
ordered with settings other than those listed below):
FIXED SETTINGS DEFINED AT THE TIME OF ORDER
PRTCL, protocol-switch
P-to-P = Point-to-Point
ADDRESS
0000000
BAUD
01 = 9600 bps
3 DE, Alarm delay
0 = no delay
4 SF, Safe mode
0 = Safe Mode OFF
5 HS Handshaking
0 = CTS ON
TIME, Analogue transmission interval
000 = 120 minutes
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6 CONNECTION EXAMPLES
Point-to-Multipoint with one master Transparent Point-to-Point application
and two slaves
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7 ACCESSORIES
INTERFACE CABLES FOR CONNECTING OF I-LINK 100 AND SATELLINE RADIO
MODEMS
Point-to-Point
CRS-TSU
I-LINK 100
SATELLINE-2ASxE, 3AS-serie
Point-to-Point
CRS-18IF
I-LINK 100
SATELLINE-1870, 1870E
Point-to-Multipoint
CRS-2F
PC
SATELLINE-2ASxE, 3AS-serie
Point-to-Multipoint
CRS-18F
PC
SATELLINE-1870, 1870E
SATEL I-LINK PC and SATELLINK PC Pro
Complete program that makes it possible to operate a Multipoint system with a PC. SATEL I-
LINK PC is a basic version of the program. SATELLINK PC Pro is more detailed professional
version.
Layout of the SATEL I-LINK PC Multipoint-program
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8 EXTENSION MODULES
General
1… 3 extension modules can be connected to SATEL I-LINK 100. The system functions both on
Point-to-Point and Multipoint protocols. At Point-to-Point protocol the respective extension
modules operate as pairs according to their address setting. The extension modules must always
be connected to I-LINK 100 control unit, they do not operate alone.
I-LINK 200, 4 digital and 2 analogue inputs and outputs
I-LINK 300, 6 digital inputs and outputs
Assembly
The modules are joined together by connecting the EXTENSION and To EXTENSION connectors
as in the picture. The extension modules can be joined in any order. The number of extension
modules is 1…3 pcs (I-LINK 100 + 1…3 extension modules).
I-LINK 100 Main module I-LINK 200 Extension I-LINK 300 Extension
4 digital 4 digital
2 analogue I/O-ports 2 analogue I/O-ports 6 digital I/O-ports
Connections
The I/O-ports of the extension modules are connected same way as the main unit’s I/O-ports.
The supply voltage is not linked through the modules, so it must be connected using the green
screw contacts. The supply voltage must be connected directly to the I-LINK 100. The I-LINK
100 is equipped with and internal fuse (self recovery type), therefore the extension must get the
supply voltage from the pin +OUT. If there are many Extension modules the linking can be
done what is the most practical for the wire work (see the picture).
Settings
Extension modules that are working as pairs in Point-to-Point operation must be same type and
have same address. The address is set by the “Module Address”- switches. The alternatives are:
00=Module not in operation, 01, 10 and 11. Location is shown in the picture as “Address”.