USER MANUAL
SATEL i-LINK
I/O-converter
Version 1.6
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TA B LE O F CO N T E N TS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE .............................................................................................................................. 3
PRODUCT CONFORMITY ........................................................................................................................ 4
WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 5
1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 SATEL I-LINK PULSE COUNTER AND I/O -CONVERTER .................................................................... 6
2 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 7
3 FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 8
SCREW CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 SUPPLY VOLTAGE, 9 30 VDC ....................................................................................................... 8
3.2 ALARM OUTPUT, AL OUT ............................................................................................................. 8
3.3 + OUT ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 DIGITAL INPUTS, I1, I2, AND OUTPUTS O1, O2 ................................................................................ 8
3.5 PULSE INPUT .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.6 INDICATORS ................................................................................................................................ 8
3.7 DIP-SWITHCES ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.7.1 DIP -switches, 8 pcs ............................................................................................................ 9
3.7.2 Address selection table ...................................................................................................... 9
3.7.3 Channel selection table ................................................................................................... 10
4 OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 POINT- TO-POINT ..................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 Updating Digital messages .............................................................................................. 11
4.1.2 Start of the Point-to-Point operation ............................................................................. 11
4.2 POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT .............................................................................................................. 11
4.2.1 Start of the Multipoint operation .................................................................................... 11
5 FACTORY SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................... 13
6 CONNECTION EXAMPLES ............................................................................................................. 14
7 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................... 15
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
All rights to this manual are owned solely by SATEL Oy permission from the owner of the rights by
printing, copying, recording or by any other means or the full or partial translation of the manual
to any other language including all programming languages using any electrical, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, manual or other methods or devices is forbidden.
SATEL reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products or to
discontinue the manufacture of any of its products or to discontinue the support of any of its
products without any written announcement and urges its customers to ensure, that the
information at their disposal is valid.
SATEL software and programs are delivered ”as is”. The manufacturer does not grant any kind of
warranty including guarantees on saleability and guarantees pertaining to applicability to a
certain application. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or the developer of a program
responsible for any possible damages caused by the use of a program. The names of the
programs as well as all copyrights relating to the programs are the sole property of SATEL. Any
transfer, licensing to a third party, leasing, renting, transportation, copying, editing, translating,
modifying into another programming language or reverse engineering for any intent is forbidden
without the written consent of SATEL.
SATEL PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN DESIGNED, INTENDED NOR INSPECTED TO BE USED IN
ANY LIFE SUPPORT RELATED DEVICE OR SYSTEM RELATED FUNCTION NOR AS A PART OF ANY
OTHER CRITICAL SYSTEM AND ARE GRANTED NO FUNCTIONAL WARRANTY IF THEY ARE USED
IN ANY OF THE APPLICATIONS MENTIONED.
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PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SATEL i-LINK
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATEL i-LINK 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.
0523
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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 Oy 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 Pulse Counter and I/O -converter
The SATEL i-LINK is a Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint transparent I/O-converter with a pulse
counter input. The device works together with SATELLINE-1870E radio modems. In Point-to Point
transmission the digital status information can be sent through the radio modem to output in the
other end. In Point-to-Multipoint mode it is also possible to read information from pulse
transponders. Point-to-Multipoint transmission is possible adopting software suitable for the
SATEL i-LINK.
Screw connectors from left to right
1 = minus i-LINK ground
3 = 9-30 VDC / - + Supply Voltage
4 = + OUT + out for other devices
5 = AL OUT Alarm output
6, 7 = I1, I2 Digital inputs
8 = 10 kHz Pulse Input
9 -12 = O1, O2 Digital outputs from internal
relay contacts
Indicators
ON Power ON/OFF
ALARM Failure in transmission/device
I1, I2 Digital inputs
O1, O2 Digital outputs
P1 Pulse counter input
DIP-Switches 8 pcs
1 PRTCL, Protocol 0=P-to-P, 1=Point-to-Multipoint
2, 3, 4, 5 / P-to-P ADDRESS. Max 15.
2, 3, 4, 5 / P-to-MP CHANNEL. 10 channels.
6 Transmission cycle
0= once/ second (by European
standard)
1= 3 times/second
7 DE Alarm Delay. 1=ON. 0= OFF
8 SM Safe Mode. 1=ON. 0= OFF
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2 SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURE min-max typical note
Supply Voltage +9...30 Vdc Supply Voltage to
i-LINK regulated by the
radio modem
(5.3 Vdc)
Power consumption 0.03...0.1 VA 40 mA @ 12Vdc
Serial Interface RS-232 ± 15 Vdc ± 6 Vdc active RS-232
Response time < 250 ms < 300 ms @ 9600 bps
Operational temperature -25…+55
o
C
Transfer rate 9600 bps
PULSE COUNTER
Inputs, 1 pc max. 10 kHz
Minimum pulse width 5
µ
s
DIGITAL SIGNALS
Inputs, 2 pcs 0 35 Vdc 0 30 Vdc resistive 4-5 kΩ,
Outputs, 2 pcs 0 30 V DC/AC/1 A relay contacts (normal= open)
INDICATORS
Indicators Power ON/OFF, Digital IN/OUT, Alarm, Pulse IN.
OTHER OUTPUTS
Alarm Output +935 Vdc / 30 mA Alarm= + supply voltage
drive current 30 mA.
GENERAL
Housing Metal plate, painted
Connectors 16 pins for radio modem
12 pins for other connections
Size L x W x H 123 x 85 x 30 mm
Weight 80 g
Mounting Wall plate
IP IP-20
Modem compatibility SATELLINE-1870E
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3 FUNCTIONS
Screw connector functions
3.1 Supply Voltage, 9 30 Vdc
o The minus contacts are in parallel. One is for the i-LINK and another can be used for
external devices and connections. Plus (+) is for supply voltage.
3.2 Alarm output, AL OUT
o The AL OUT is activated, when three transmission fails has occurred one after another.
When activated the AL OUT goes to +VDC. Driving current is max. 30 mA.
3.3 + OUT
o + OUT is internally connected to + VDC through an automatic fuse. The supply voltage for
other devices.
o Connections can be taken from the +OUT.
3.4 Digital Inputs, I1, I2, and Outputs O1, O2
o Inputs,
o 2 pcs. Activated with + VDC. A transmission is made always when there is a change
in the input (P-to-P). Minimum Voltage for “1”-state triggering is 7 Vdc.
o Outputs,
o 2 pcs. Open relay contacts. Max. rating 930 VDC / AC / 1 A load.
3.5 Pulse Input
Can be used only in Point-to-Multipoint mode.
o For fast pulses. Maximum frequency is 10 kHz.
3.6 Indicators
o ON
o Power ON/ OFF. Illuminated when +VCD is connected. Blinking, if the device is not
working.
o O1…O2, PO… PO1
o Showing the status of the input and output. Illuminated when the consequently
pin is activated.
o ALARM
o Illuminated, if a fail in transmission has occurred. If the i-LINK has not received
confirmation to the sent message, it will repeat the transmission. Three fails in turn
switches the AL OUT and the alarm LED ON.
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o I1…I2, PI1…PI2
o Showing the status of the Input. Illuminated when the consequently pin is
activated.
3.7 DIP-Swithces
3.7.1 DIP -switches, 8 pcs
1 MP, Protocol-switch
1= M, for Point-to-Multipoint (Master-Slave) -operation
0= P, for Point-to-Point -operation
Point-to-Multipoint operation mode
2, 3, 4, 5, ADDRESS
Used in Point-to-Multipoint -operation to set channel for the sub-station.
Maximum number of addresses is 15.
3.7.2 Address selection table
DIP 2 3 4 5 DIP 2 3 4 5
0 0 0 0= reserved for the Main Station 1 0 0 0= address 1
0 1 0 0= address 2 1 1 0 0= address 3
0 0 1 0= address 4 1 0 1 0= address 5
0 1 1 0= address 6 1 1 1 0= address 7
0 0 0 1= address 8 1 0 0 1= address 9
0 1 0 1= address10 1 1 0 1= address 11
0 0 1 1= address 12 1 0 1 1= address 13
0 1 1 1= address 14 1 1 1 1= address 15
Point-to-Point operation mode
2, 3, 4, 5 CHANNEL
Used in Point-to-Point-operation to select / change the operational channel.
When the power is turned ON, the i-LINK reads the channel information from the DIP -
switches. Default mode setting is 0-0-0-0, 1=up / 0=down.
The channel can be changed by turning first the power OFF and then by setting the DIP -
switches (channel selector) to selected channel position for example 1-0-0-0.
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3.7.3 Channel selection table
DIP 2 3 4 5
0 0 0 0=disable (channel selection is not in use) 0 0 0 1=ch 1
0 0 1 0=ch 2 0 0 1 1=ch 3
0 1 0 0=ch 4 0 1 0 1=ch 5
0 1 1 0=ch 6 0 1 1 1=ch 7
1 0 0 0=ch 8 1 0 0 1=ch 9
1 0 1 0=ch10
NOTE1!
Check, that both i-LINKs are set to the same channel before turning the power ON.
New channel is activated when the power is turned ON.
NOTE2! The i-LINK unit will not operate with these settings:
1011, 1100, 1101, 1110 or 1111. The power ON indicator starts to blink in case any of these
settings has been chosen.
ADDRESS/ CHANNEL/DE-SM
7 DE Delayed alarm
o Immediate / Delayed Alarm
In case of a failure in the transmission, the alarm output response can be selected from
immediate alarm to 10 seconds delayed alarm.
8 SM Safe Mode
o Unchanged output state / Safe Mode state
In case a failure in transmission, the outputs can be set to remain their status (unchanged)
or change to “Safe Mode” which will switch all outputs to OFF-position. Safe Mode timing
follows the setting of the switch 7 DE, so it can be immediate or delayed by 10 seconds.
Selection table of the Dip–switches 7 and 8
7DE 8SM
0 0 = Immediate Alarm / No Safe Mode
0 1 = Immediate Alarm / Immediate Safe Mode
1 0 = Alarm delayed by 10 seconds / No Safe Mode
1 1 = Alarm delayed by 10 seconds / Safe Mode delayed by 10 seconds
6 Selecting of the transmission standard
According to the European standard for free channel operation, the ratio of the
transmission cycle must not be more than 10/90. This is active when the DIP-switch
number 6 is 0. In position 1 the cycle is faster.
Selection table of the DIP-switch number 6
0= one transmission cycle per second
1= 3 transmission cycles per second.
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4 OPERATION
The Operation mode is selected using the PRTCL-switch. The operations are Point-to-Point or
Point-to-Multipoint. In Point-to-Point operation mode the system consists of one pair of units.
The inputs of the unit are transmitted as outputs of the other unit.
In Multipoint mode the main-station controls the sub-stations.
4.1 Point- to-Point
Point-to-Point operation is between two units. The inputs of the unit are transmitted as outputs
of the other unit.
4.1.1 Updating Digital messages
Digital information (relay, switch etc.) will be sent to the other unit always, when there is a
change at the input.
4.1.2 Start of the Point-to-Point operation
o Connect radio modem to i-LINK directly to its connector and check that
it is locked.
o The MP-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 When both units have these basic settings the supply voltage can be connected.
o Check that the channel switches 2, 3, 4, 5 = 0000, unless they are
purposely selected for a specific channel for example 2, 3, 4, 5= 0101=
channel 5 (see chapter 3.7… /channel selection table).
4.2 Point-to-Multipoint
In this mode the program at the main station controls the units of the sub stations. The main
station can drive one or more sub stations (maximum 15 pcs / system).
4.2.1 Start of the Multipoint operation
o Connect one SATELLINE radio modem to the COM-Port of the PC.
o Connect the i-LINK slave(s) to the radio modems.
o The “MP”- 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 Set individual address to all slaves. (As this is a master–slave operation, the slaves have to
be addressed). All slaves must have different address (see chapter 3.7…/address selection
table.
o Start using the system by the master by opening the controlling program for example
SATELLINK PC Pro etc.
o With the program it is possible to turn ON / OFF the outputs and monitor the inputs.
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Please contact local SATEL distributor or visit SATEL’s web site in order to get information of the
multipoint commands.
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5 FACTORY SET TINGS
The i-LINK I/O -converter is shipped with the following default settings (unless specifically ordered
with settings other than those listed below):
PM, protocol switch, P-to-P or Multipoint
0 = Point-to-Point
ADDRESS/CHANNEL
0000 = No address
Transmission cycle
0 = 1/sec (European std.)
DE, Alarm delay
0 = No Delay
SM, Safe mode
0 = No Safe Mode
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6 CONNECTION EXAMPLES
Point-to-Multipoint Point-to-Point
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7 ACCESSORIES
SATELLINK PC and SATELLINK PC Pro
Programs that make it possible to operate a Multipoint system with a PC.
Layout of the SATELLINK PC Pro Multipoint-program
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