
SATELLINE-EASy Pro
User Guide v.1.5
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11.1.1 Features of Message Routing
The Message Routing feature of the SATELLINE-EASy Pro is designed to be a fast and transparent
to fit real time systems. The features include:
Transparent to user protocols.
Easy construction of a network containing several repeaters.
Any radio modem may operate as a repeater, i.e. dedicated repeaters are not usually
needed thus cutting down on costs.
Large areas of coverage may be implemented by using only one radio channel.
The use of mobile substations is also possible to some extent.
The system will be fully deterministic i.e. the transmission delays are predictable. Because
of that, the principle of Message Routing is connectionless.
Added redundancy, as a failing radio modem can be, in certain cases, bypassed with
another radio modem positioned in the same coverage area.
Message Routing is intended mainly for the protocols based on polling scheme and a
single master station.
11.1.2 Limitations of Message Routing
It is assumed that the position of the address field in the user messages is fixed. However
some special protocols are supported:
o IEC 60870-5-101 is a protocol commonly used in control applications of power
lines.
o RP570 protocol
The message cannot end to the address; there must be at least one character after the
address.
It is assumed that there is only one message at a time inside the network simultaneous
messages could cause collisions.
The max number of the routes depends on the actual hardware and the Firmware version.
Operation of the Tx / Rx addresses is automatically blocked in the case of switching the
“Message Routing” function on.
11.1.3 Getting started with Message Routing
The design of any radio modem system requires very precise planning. Once the choices between
devices, their location, installation, maintenance etc. are clear, the Message Routing for the
system can be implemented.
Planning your Message Routing System
1. Decide which mode of the Message Routing suits the system - Source Mode or Virtual Mode.
See the following paragraphs for details.
2. Design a layout of the system describing the settings such as protocol, addresses of the
terminal equipment, radio frequencies and so on.
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