SATEL Configuration Manager

General

About SATEL Configuration Manager

SATEL Configuration Manager is a software for configuring and reprogramming a SATEL device. Please check the compatibility for your modem type from the table at SATEL web site: https://www.satel.com/products/software/software-product-compatibility-table/

The compatibility table refers to latest official SW release that is available at SATEL web site: https://www.satel.com/support-and-services/downloads/

For discontinued products listed below and SATEL Compact-4BT flash operations SW version 1.12.3 remains as primary version:

• SATELLINE-M3-R3
• SATELLINE-M3-TR3
• SATELLINE-M3-TR4
• SATELLINE-M3-R4
• SATELLINE-M3-TR8
• SATEL Proof-TR4
• SATELLINE-4Pro

Both SATEL Configuration Manager versions are available from SATEL site's Downloads -section.

Minimum requirements: SATEL Configuration Manager PC-program COM port with baud rate min. 9600 bps (alternatively with industrial level USB-RS adapter), recommended Win10/11 64-bit OS.

Screenshot shows the SATEL Configuration Manager interface with options like Connect/Disconnect, Read Settings, Write Settings, Reset Settings, Scan Tool, and tabs for Radio Modem Info, Modem Settings, Program Preferences, and User Level Settings.

Quick Guide to Start Using the Program

QuickStart

Preliminary settings:

1. Save the SATEL Configuration Manager, SATEL_Configuration_Manager.help and the SatelNMS.ID to the same directory. If available, save also the Firmware to the same directory. The FW type is 3as-oemxx-xx-xx-xx-xx.snn. FW file extension syntax is "snn", where numbers nn define the modem model/FW variant (e.g. "s18" for SATELLINE-EASy Pro 35W).
2. Connect the modem module to the PC using either a direct serial interface cable or the special SATEL programming adapter.
3. Connect supply power to the module. Check that you have the correct supply voltage.
4. Open the SATEL Configuration Manager program. Check from the “Program Preferences” tab, that you have selected the correct COM-port number and that the Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity Bits and Data Bits are set according to radio port settings. Default settings of different radio models are mentioned in the products user manual. It is recommended to use 8 Data Bits, No Parity Bits None) and 1 Stop Bit for device connection as other values are not commonly tested.

Factory default settings for the SATELLINE-M3-TR1 module-based products: port 1 ON, 9600bps, 8N1. The SATELLINE-M3-TR1 based radio modems can be set to programming mode, HW PROG -state, where modem serial port settings are temporarily set to following settings: port 1 ON, 9600bps, 8, N, 1 (P2 OFF).

Using evaluation kit for SATEL-TR -modules, a service switch (connected to SATEL-TR module Service -pin) can be used to toggle the UART1 (TD1, RD1) into a known state: 38400, 8, N, 1 (radio service pin pulled low). Many SATEL-TR -module-based products such as SATELLINE-EASy+ support port parameters 38400, 8, N, 1 in HW PROG -state (P1 ON RS232, P2 ON RS232).

4. To establish connection between the modem and the PC, press the blue Connect tab. To get the radio modem info, press the blue Read Settings tab. Now all the information from the modem is available.
5. Changed serial interface parameters are taken into use immediately.

? To get access to the Maintenance Settings, press the Program Preferences tab, type in the maintenance Password and press Login and OK. Functionality is only for authorized dealer.

Screenshot shows the SATEL Configuration Manager interface with the Program Preferences tab selected, displaying settings for Serial Port (COM port, Baud Rate, etc.) and options for checking ports and configuration file compatibility.

Main Level (User level)

Main Information Tabs

These include Connect/Disconnect, Read Settings, Write Settings, and Reset Settings.

• Connect/Disconnect: Opens and closes the connection between the modem and PC.
• Read Settings: Loads settings from the modem.
• Write Settings: Writes settings to the modem.
• Reset Settings: Resets changes and retrieves settings to their value as loaded from the modem prior to saving.

Screenshot shows the SATEL Configuration Manager interface with the "Radio Modem Info" tab active, displaying general modem information such as Model, Serial Number, Frequency Band Limits, FW-version, and Module ID.

Maintenance Level (for authorized dealer)

Flash Hardware and Channel Selector

? By default, the Flash Hardware and Channel Selector are only available at maintenance level.

Flash Hardware

Writes new Firmware to the modem. The first four digits in the radio FW version name define the equivalency of the FW to the device (e.g., SATELLINE_M3_TR1_fw_06_16_3_66, where "16" = EASy / TR1).

To flash the Firmware, establish the connection as described previously. To check the FW-version, open the “Radio Modem Info” tab and press "Read Settings”. To start the flashing procedure, press Flash Hardware and then "Yes" or "No" accordingly.

Screenshot shows a confirmation dialog asking "Start firmware update?".

Wait approximately 2.5 minutes for the flashing to complete. ? PLEASE NOTE! Do not disconnect the supply power or interfere with the modem in any other way during the flashing procedure. Interferences may destroy the procedure and it may no longer be possible to flash the module again.

When the text “Device programmed successfully..." appears, the flashing is finished. The module must be switched OFF and ON before it is ready to use.

After this, press "Connect" and "Read settings" to verify that the new FW has been downloaded.

Screenshot shows the SATEL Configuration Manager interface with a message indicating "Device programmed successfully. You can now power off device and restart it."

After the device is programmed, factory settings can be restored by pressing the “Restore factory settings” tab.

? It is not possible to update the SATELLINE radio modem to AES supporting firmware from standard firmware version in the field. This task can be executed only in SATEL service and will be changed according to service price list. It is possible to set firmware version without AES encryption support to a device which has firmware version with AES encryption support.

Channel Selector

Channel Selector is a tool to create a channel setup. The setup can be loaded to the modem's memory by clicking the “Write Settings” tab.

Options: Load, Save, Clear and Close. Set Channel Name, New Channel, Edit Channel and Delete Channel.

How to make a new channel setup:

• Open the “Channel Selector” and right-click on the white area of the window.
• Click “Set Channel Set Name” and define a name for the channel list.
• Right-click on the grey area, select “Add”, and the “ChannelEditorForm” window opens.

ChannelEditorForm Fields:

• User Channel: Any number given by the user or distributor.
• TX Frequency: Transmitting frequency available to the modem.
• RX Frequency: Receiving frequency available to the modem.
• Channel Width: Selected Channel Width, usually given by authorities.
• Channel TX Power: Selected TX output power.

The created frequency list will be displayed in red until the settings are written to the device with the “Write Settings” button.

Screenshot shows the Channel Selector window with options to Load, Save, Clear, Add, Edit, etc., and a table for channel details. Another screenshot shows the ChannelEditorForm for adding a new channel.

Load and Save Configurations

Load Configuration From File

Configurations made by the Configuration Manager can be loaded from PC to the CM. Select "Load Configuration From File” and “Open” the desired .cfg -file. When done, all settings become red, and the following info table opens. The settings are uploaded to the modem by pressing the “Write Settings” tab.

? By default, the “Check configuration file compatibility” setting is enabled in SW settings, Program Preferences -tab. SW checks whether the .cfg file is compatible with the exact device HW variant. If the saved configuration file needs to be imported to a device from a different manufacturing period, this selection needs to be unchecked.

In case of HW difference between devices during file import, the following error messages may be shown:

Screenshots show error messages: "This configuration file is not compatible with this modem." and "Failed to load configuration file!".

Save Configuration to File

All configurations made by the Configuration Manager can be saved to the PC. Saving is done by pressing "Save Configuration To File” and selecting the directory where the settings will be saved.

Save Configuration as Text

All configurations made by the Configuration Manager can be saved as a text-file to the PC. This feature makes it possible to use settings for other purposes, for example, printing.

Setup Level

This level includes Radio Modem Info, Modem Settings, Program Preferences, and User Level Settings.

Radio Modem Info

Provides information about the model, serial number, frequency limits, Firmware version, and ID.

Module ID: SPL0005e → Support for PCC and TrimTalk® modulations available since serial number 1118xxxxx.

Screenshot shows the "Radio Modem Info" tab with fields like Model, Serial Number, Frequency Limits, FW-version, Module ID, Supported Channel Widths, Enabled Channel Widths, and Region Code.

Modem Settings

How to change values

1. For values without a button (like RX Frequency): Type a new value. When the value is changed but not yet sent to the modem, the name of the box turns red.
2. For values with a button: Select a new value from the pull-down menu.
3. Changed values are sent to the modem when "Write Settings" is pressed.
4. When the radio modem accepts the changes, the red color changes back to normal.

Screenshot shows the "Modem Settings" tab, specifically the "Radio Settings" sub-tab, with various parameters like TX Frequency, RX Frequency, Channel Spacing, FEC Mode, Tx Power, etc., displayed in editable fields and dropdowns.

Radio Settings

Options: TX Frequency, RX Frequency, Reference Frequency, Channel Spacing, FEC Mode, Radio Compatibility, TX Power, Signal Threshold, Repeater mode, TX Delay.

Addressing

Options: RX Addressing, TX Addressing. RX/TX Address Enabled ON/OFF, RX/TX 1 Address, RX/TX 2 Address.

Addresses can be used to route a data message to the desired destination or to separate two parallel networks from each other. The radio modem contains one transmission and one reception address, known as the primary address. This primary address is used whenever data from the serial interface is transmitted. At the receiving end, the radio modem will receive using this address. The ports are functioning according to the device hardware recognition.

Channel List

(Accessing needs maintenance level password)

Options: Channel list in use: ON/OFF, Channel, Frequency, Channel Width, Power.

Screenshot shows the "Modem Settings" tab with the "Addressing" sub-tab active, displaying options for RX/TX Addressing and addresses.

Serial Interface

The alternatives are:

• One port: Port 2 grey or invisible.
• Two ports: When one is set ON, the other goes OFF.

Port 1 Options: Function, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity Bits, Stop Bits, Pause Length, Wait For Pause.

Port 2 Options: Function, Interface Selection, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity Bits, Stop Bits, Pause Length, Wait For Pause.

Handshaking Options: CTS Line, CD Line, RTS Line.

Screenshot shows the "Serial Interface" tab with settings for Port 1 and Port 2, including Interface, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity Bits, Stop Bits, Wait For Pause, and Handshaking options.

Customer info (accessing needs maintenance level password)

Options: Customer Serial Number, Configuration Number, Model.

Customer Serial Number: Any number that can be set by the author. The maximum number is 32 alphanumeric characters. The number is accepted by Enter.

Configuration Number: Any number that can be set by the author. The maximum number is 32 alphanumeric characters. The number is accepted by Enter.

Model: Any number that can be set by the author. The maximum number is 32 alphanumeric characters. The number is accepted by Enter.

Screenshot shows the "Customer Info" tab with fields for Customer Serial Number, Configuration Number, and Model.

Call sign

Options: Call sign state, ON/OFF, Call sign Interval, Call sign messages.

Call sign feature is used in US.

Screenshot shows the "Call Sign" tab with options for Call Sign State, Interval, and ID.

Misc settings

Contents depend on the used radio model. Accessing most settings in this tab requires Maintenance level password.

Options:

• LCD Mode
• Add RSSI to data
• SL Command mode
• Error Check mode
• Radio Priority mode
• Power Save mode
• Enabled Radio States

Tests:

• Short block test
• Long block test

Region code:

• Default
• US
• RU
• Japan
• South Korea
• EU
• New Zealand
• Australia

Encryption:

• Generate keys by password
• Enter keys manually

GPIO: Please contact SATEL for further details.

Screenshot shows the "Misc settings" tab with various options including LCD Mode, RSSI, SL Command mode, Error Check mode, Radio Priority mode, Power Save mode, Enabled Radio States, Tests, Region Code, Encryption, and GPIO settings.

Program Preferences

Options: User Level Settings, Serial Port.

The user levels are: Maintenance / User (default).

1. The maintenance level password is given to authorized dealers only. It allows the user to access all functions of the software.
2. The Maintenance level password gives access to functions that are defined by the “User Level”.
3. When no password is given, the user has access to the standard features.

Type in the correct password (e.g., xxxxxxxx, obtained via e-mail from SATEL Oy) and press Login. Change and save if needed.

Port

Defines settings for the PC's serial port communication.

Check Ports

Will automatically check available (free) serial ports of the PC. Press Check Ports and select a free port. Note that if this program uses the port, it is already reserved and will not be shown anymore as a free port.

Automatically check available COM ports when program starts

Default: enabled. When enabled, SW checks the available ports at startup. In all cases, the user can manually update the available port list by pressing “Check ports” to update the current situation during operation.

Check configuration file compatibility

Default: enabled. When enabled, SW checks whether the .cfg file is compatible with the exact device HW variant. If the saved configuration file needs to be imported to a device from a different manufacturing period, this selection needs to be unchecked.

In case of HW difference between the devices during file import, the following error messages are shown:

Screenshots show error messages: "This configuration file is not compatible with this modem." and "Failed to load configuration file!".

Screenshot shows the "Program Preferences" tab with settings for User Level, Password, Login, Serial Port (COM port, Baud Rate, etc.), and checkboxes for automatic port checking and configuration file compatibility checks.

Check configuration file frequency band compatibility

Default: enabled. Must be left enabled. Reserved for special cases with SATEL multiband products. Compares the frequency band from the file and the current frequency band value in the device before file actions.

Restore Factory Settings To Modem

Restores the settings as they were originally set at the factory.

? Changes made on this page come into effect immediately.

User Level settings

Options: Description, User Level, Visibility, Status, Edited Item.

These settings are used to select which item can be seen or used on the main menu window.

If a "higher level" user, like Factory Level, has made changes, the "lower level" user cannot change it.

• Description: Defines how the item is seen in the window.
• User Level: Defines the level at which individuals have rights to control the item.
• Visibility: Defines if the item is visible for the user or not.
• Status: Defines if the item can be used by the user or not.
• Visible: The item can be either visible or hidden from the user.
• Enabled: The item can be either disabled or enabled for the user.

Allow Channel editor on user level: Regular user can access to Channel List Editor when this is selected.

Screenshot shows the "User Level Settings" tab, listing items with their descriptions, user levels, visibility, and status, with options to edit these properties.