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AISG Control Unit (ACU)
ACU0001F1V1
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1 System Description ..................................................................................... 1
1.1 The Role of ACU in RET System ......................................................... 2
1.2 ACU Hardware ................................................................................. 3
1.3 ACU Product Features ...................................................................... 4
2 Getting Started ........................................................................................... 5
2.1 System Requirements ....................................................................... 5
2.2 Hardware Installation ....................................................................... 5
2.3 Set IP on the PC for Direct Access ..................................................... 5
2.4 Log In to Access the Controller ......................................................... 6
2.5 Log Out ....................................... .................................................... 7
3 Configuring the ACU ................................................................................... 8
3.1 Configure System Settings ................................................................ 9
3.1.1 Network Setting........................................................................ 9
3.1.2 System Information ................................................................ 11
3.1.3 Power Setting ......................................................................... 11
3.1.4 Device Setting ........................................................................ 12
3.1.5 System T ime Setting ............................................................... 13
3.2 Manage User Accounts ................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Add a User Account ................................................................. 14
3.2.2 Modify a User Account ............................................................ 15
3.2.3 Delete a User Account ............................................................. 16
4 Using the ACU .......................................................................................... 17
4.1 Scan for AISG Devices .................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Scan Operation ....................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Add a Device .......................................................................... 20
4.1.3 Refresh Operation................................................................... 21
4.1.4 Save Operation ....................................................................... 22
4.1.5 Reset a Device ........................................................................ 22
4.2 Manage and Adjust AISG Devices .................................................... 24
4.2.1 Antenna Data ......................................................................... 25
4.2.2 RET Data & T ilt Adjustment ..................................................... 27
4.2.3 TMA Data & TMA Adjustment .................................................. 30
4.3 Site Information............................................................................. 33
4.4 Summary Report ............................................................................ 34
5 Antenna Configuration F ile ....................................................................... 36
5.1 Vendor Management ...................................................................... 37
5.1.1 Add a Vendor .......................................................................... 37
5.1.2 Delete a Vendor ...................................................................... 38
5.2 Antenna Model Management ......................................................... 39
5.2.1 Upload Antenna Configuration F ile .......................................... 39
5.2.2 Delete an Antenna Model ....................................................... 41
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6 Console Interface .................................................................................. ... 42
6.1 How to Setup Console Access ......................................................... 42
6.2 Using Console Commands ............................................................... 42
6.3 V iewing System Information ........................................................... 43
6.4 Setting System Parameters ............................................................. 44
6.5 Rebooting the ACU Controller ........................................................ 45
Appendix A: Error/Alarm Codes and Messages .................................................. 46
Appendix B: Reset IP and Password .................................................................. 49
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1 System Description
The AISG Control Unit (ACU) provides network operators the ability to
control antenna line devices as defined by the Antenna Interface Standards
Group (AISG.) The controller provides control and management functions
for a group of connected AISG devices as well as provide power to them.
Examples of controllable devices include Remote Electrical T ilt (RET)
antennas and Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA.) The controller provides a
web interface which allows for local or remote control and management of
AISG devices.
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1.1 The Role of ACU in RET System
In a typical RET system as shown in the following diagram, an ACU
controller is installed at each base station site. The ACU controller is
connected to the RET antennas via AISG control cable and to the Node B by
an Ethernet cable. At the mobile operator ’s Operations and Maintenance
Center, a centralized RET antenna management system, consisting of a
server and clients, allows remote control of the ACU. Many ACU controllers
can be managed from one central location.
Figure: RET System Architecture
ACU
RET
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1.2 ACU Hardware
The following figure shows the front view of the ACU controller.
The front panel of the ACU controller has the following connectors:
� 3 x AISG female ports used to connect to AISG line devices.
� Power port used to connect to the power source.
� RS-232 port used to connect to the serial port of a PC for console access.
� Reset button. Press to restart the ACU controller.
� Alarm LED indicator. Lights up or blinks when there is an alarm.
� Run LED Indicator. Blinks when the system is running.
� Power LED indicator. Lights up when the power is connected.
� Ethernet port used to connect to a PC or a network.
� USB port used to connect to an USB device.
� Relay alarm port
Alarm Connector Label Relay's Switch Connections
O1 Normal Closed Contact (NC)
O2 Normal Open Contact (NO)
O3 Common (COM)
Max. Allowable Voltage: 265VAC / 30VDC
Max. Allowable Current: 10A
Max. Allowable Power: 1200VA / 280W
Ethernet port
Alarm / Run / Power Reset
Relay Alarm port 3x AISG female ports
RS-232 port
USB port Power port
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1.3 ACU Product Features
� Supports both AISG v1.1 and AISG v2.0 for remote control and
monitoring of AISG line devices
� Web-based user interface for system management and device control
� Remote adjustment of RET antenna tilt angle
� RET antenna configuration and calibration
� Management of antenna information
� Remote setting of TMA gain and mode
� Management of base station site information such as site ID, name,
location and contact
� Management of user accounts which allows for users with different
security levels to access the ACU controller
� Power saving mode to suspend the power output of AISG port
� Monitor external dry contact relay alarms
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2 Getting Started
This section provides general guidelines on how to connect and work with
the ACU controller.
2.1 System Requirements
In order to connect to the controller, you must have the following:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.
• Screen with resolution 1024 x 768 or greater.
• Your user name and password.
2.2 Hardware Installation
1. Affix controller unit using brackets if necessary.
2. Connect Ethernet port on the ACU controller to the PC for web access
using a crossover network cable or connect through a hub.
3. Connect AISG female port on the ACU controller to the AISG line device
with AISG cable.
4. Connect +24V or -48V DC power to the power port on the ACU
controller. The power LED indicator should light up and the controller
should start to boot. Wait for the RUN LED to blink which indicates that
the controller is ready for use.
For console access, connect the RS-232 port on the ACU controller to the PC
using a null modem cable.
2.3 Set IP on the PC for Direct Access
The ACU controller has been factory preset with an IP address of
192.168.0.30. In order to access the ACU controller from a PC connected
directly by a crossover network cable, the PC’s IP address must belong to
the same network. For example, set the PC’s IP address to 192.168.0.31. To
manually configure your IP address in Windows XP, click to Control
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Panel/Network Connections/Local Area Connection/Properties. Scroll down
to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Now click Use the
Following IP Address and enter 192.168.0.xx (where xx is any number
between 2 and 254) as the IP, 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask and
192.168.0.xx as the Default Gateway.
2.4 Log In to Access the Controller
To access the ACU controller, you need to first log in. From your PC, launch
Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the ACU controller in the
Address Bar. http://<IP address of ACU>
The default IP address of the controller has been preset to 192.168.0.30.
Enter this IP address for first time access. It can be changed later. The
browser should display the Login page as shown below.
Enter “admin” for the User Name and enter “admin” for the Password.
These are default values. This user account is the default system
administrator account which has full access permissions. You should change
the password of the default administrator account after you first log in. You
should create other accounts for doing general operations.
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Warning regarding the Blocking of Pop-ups feature in your browser:
The web-based interface makes use of pop-up windows to display messages.
If your browser has the pop-up blocking feature turned on then you may
not see all of the messages. Either turn off the blocking of pop-ups or
configure the blocking to allow pop-ups that originate from the ACU
controller ’s IP.
For console access, the procedure is described in a separate section.
2.5 Log Out
Click on the Logout tab to log out from the controller.
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3 Configuring the ACU
After you log in, the following page is displayed. In the upper right corner,
the current user name is displayed. It is “admin” in this case.
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3.1 Configure System Settings
Click on the System Setting tab to open the System Setting panel. The
System Setting panel is further divided into five sections: Network Setting,
System Information, Power Setting, Device Setting, and System T ime
Setting.
3.1.1 Network Setting
The Network Setting section is where the values for IP address, SubNetwork
Mask, Gateway IP and SNMP server IP can be changed. Obtain the new IP
for the ACU controller from the site network administrator.
In this example, the settings are:
ACU IP: 192.168.0.92
Gateway IP: 192.168.0.1
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The data fields are explained in the following table:
Field Name Description / Constraint
IP Address Change to the new IP address assigned to the
ACU controller at the site network.
SubNetwork Mask Change to the new SubNetwork Mask used at the
site network.
Gateway IP Change to the new Gateway IP used at the site
network.
SNMP Server IP Change to the IP address assigned to the server
at the O&M Center.
Click on the Save button once you have finished changing the values.
Click on the OK button to confirm.
After saving, the new settings will only take effect after the system is
rebooted.
Click on the Reboot button.
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Confirm and initiate the reboot process.
Wait for the process to end. You may need to reconnect to the ACU using
the new IP if the IP is changed.
3.1.2 System Information
The System Information section shows the Product Model, Serial No.,
Hardware Version and Software Version of the ACU system. The selected
user interface language can also be changed here. Select the preferred
language from the drop-down list and click the Set button to apply the
change.
3.1.3 Power Setting
In the Power Setting section, the power voltage and supply mode provided
to the connected AISG devices can be changed.
Field Name Description / Constraint
Power Supply DC 12V = 12VDC applied to PIN 1 of the AISG Controller
DC 24V = 24VDC applied to PIN 6 of the AISG Controller
Power Mode:
Always On = the power will be continuously on.
Power Save = Power will be applied to the AISG bus long
enough to complete an operation, then it will turn off
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Click on the Set button to apply the changes. When the Set Power process is
completed, the following pop-up window is displayed. Click on the Close
button to close it.
3.1.4 Device Setting
In the Device Setting section, select the Scan Length value used when
scanning for devices. The default value is 3 for software versions before
v3.1.7 or 4 for software version v3.1.7. This value can be increased if a
connected device is not being distinguished from another during a scan.
You can also configure alarm outputs in the Device Setting section.
Field Name Description / Constraint
Alarm Output To enable or d isable the alarm output. The default setting is
"Enable".
Alarm Output Delay
T ime (hours)
To se lec t de lay of a larm reporting t ime. I f any a larm is st i l l
by the selected t im e, then relay a larm output is triggered.
The default setting is 1 hour.
Alarm Output Status To di splay c urrent a larm status , which is "Normal" or "Alarm"
The software continuously checks device’s alarm status and waits the
configured alarm output delay time once an alarm is detected before
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triggering the alarm output. The alarm output delay time helps to remove
any spurious alarm conditions.
Click on the Set button to apply changes to scan length or alarm settings.
Click on the Close button when the process is finished.
3.1.5 System Time Setting
This section is used to set the system date and time. The date uses the
mm/dd/yyyy format. By clicking on the Select Date button, a calendar
pop-up appears which can be used to select the date. The time setting uses
the 24-hour format.
Click on the Set button on the System T ime Setting to apply the changes.
Click on the Close button when the process is done.
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3.2 Manage User Accounts
Click on the System Account Tab to open the user accounts management
panel. This is used to setup and manage user accounts that are allowed to
access the ACU controller.
The default System Administrator account has the User Name “admin” and
its default password is “admin”. To change the password, click on the
Modify button. The System Administrator account may be modified but
cannot be deleted. To add other user accounts that can access the system,
do as described below.
3.2.1 Add a User Account
Click on the Add User button and the following window appears.
Type in the appropriate values in the data fields which are explained below:
Field Name Description / Constraint
User Name A unique user name used for login. Required.
User Description User information
Password Password for this user account. Required.
Verify Password Must be the same value as entered for Password. Required.
Security Level Level 1: Full permissions for accessing ACU
Level 2: Allows access to Device Status, Site Information and
Summary Report panels only
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Click on the Save button and then confirm when prompted.
The User List will be refreshed. If an account already exists, the following
warning window is displayed.
3.2.2 Modify a User Account
Click the Modify button corresponding to the account that you want to
modify.
Make changes and click on the Save button to apply the changes. The User
Name and the security level of “admin” user account cannot be changed.
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Confirm to save the changes to this account. The User List will be refreshed.
3.2.3 Delete a User Account
Click the Delete button corresponding to the account that you want to
delete.
Confirm and this user will be removed from the User List.
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4 Using the ACU
Operation of the ACU controller involves:
� Scanning for RET antennas and TMAs
� Configuring and calibrating RET antenna
� Managing antenna data
� Changing the tilt angle of a RET antenna
� Changing the gain and mode of a TMA
� Viewing site information and summary report
4.1 Scan for AISG Devices
Click on the Device Status tab to open this panel. The Device List shows all
connected AISG devices that has been recognized by the ACU controller. If
the Device List is empty then click on the Scan button to run a scan for the
connected devices.
A recognized device is listed in the RET or TMA device list according to its
device type. Devices are sorted by Sector ID in ascending order. Scanning
retrieves information previously stored in each recognized device. The
Device List is updated after each Scan, Add Device, and Refresh action.
The following tables explain the various device information items.
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RET Device:
Column Name Description / Constraint
Sector ID The sector ID of a RET antenna.
Band The currently applied frequency band(s).
Detail A link that brings up the RET detail and adjustment
page.
Vendor Vendor name of a RET antenna.
Antenna Model Antenna model name.
Antenna Serial No. Antenna serial number.
Electrical Tilt Current electrical tilt angle.
Total tilt Sum total of the electrical tilt and the mechanical
tilt.
Device Status Status can be either “OK” or alarm messages.
TMA Device:
Column Name Description / Constraint
Sector ID Sector ID
Band Currently applied band(s)
Detail Links to the TMA adjustment page.
Vendor Vendor name of the TMA.
TMA Model TMA model name.
TMA Serial No. TMA serial number.
Current Gain The current gain of the TMA.
Mode TMA gain mode can be either “Bypass” or “Normal”.
Device Status Status can be either “OK” or alarm messages.
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4.1.1 Scan Operation
Click on the Scan button to scan for the currently connected AISG devices.
Confirm when asked.
Click on the OK button to initiate the scan process.
This process may take a while to complete depending on the number of
connected devices. Once the scan is completed, the Device List will be
updated.
Click on the Close button.
Before navigating to other web pages, store the device information on the
ACU controller by clicking on the Save button. If you forget to do so, you
will be prompted when you click on another panel.
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Click on the OK button to save device information before moving on.
4.1.2 Add a Device
Click on the Add Device button to manually add a specific device which was
not recognized by the scan process. The following dialog appears.
Enter the serial number of the device you are adding. The Vendor Code is
optional.
Click on the Add button to initiate the process.
If the process is successful, the Device List will be updated.
Save the device information before moving on.
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4.1.3 Refresh Operation
This function retrieves the latest device information for devices shown on
the device list. Refresh does not scan the bus looking for new devices. If
new devices have been added, Scan or Add Device must be used to add
those devices to the device list.
Click the Refresh button to retrieve the latest device information.
When the process is finished, close the message window.
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4.1.4 Save Operation
Click on the Save button to store the device information in the ACU
controller.
After the process is done, close the message window.
4.1.5 Reset a Device
Use the Reset function on a device that is not operating normally. Reset
causes the software on the device to restart and place it in a state of
initialization. Reset may clean device alarm status temporarily. Click on the
Reset button for the device that you want to reset.
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Wait for the process to finish.
Close the message window.
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4.2 Manage and Adjust AISG Devices
To view the detailed information on a device, click on the Detail link of the
device.
This link opens a page that shows the information retrieved from the RET or
the TMA devices.
RET Device Detail:
TMA Device Detail:
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4.2.1 Antenna Data
The Antenna Data section shows detailed information about the antenna
connected to the AISG device.
The following table explains the various information items.
Antenna Data:
Column Name Description / Constraint
Sector ID Sector ID
Site ID Base station site ID
Installer ID Installer’s ID
Installation Date Date in mmddyy format
Bearing Antenna bearing in the range of 0-359 degrees
Mechanical tilt Installed mechanical tilt in degrees (up-tilt is negative)
Antenna Model Select the antenna model from the drop-down list. If a model is
not in the list, please refer to the section on “Antenna
Configuration File” on how to add a new antenna model.
Be careful! Selecting a new antenna model from the pull
down menu will upload a new antenna configuration file to the
RET device. Selecting the wrong configuration file may cause
damage to the antenna
Antenna Serial No. Antenna serial number
Frequency Band Frequency band(s) used by the antenna.
Beam Width Beamwidth for each band in frequency order. (separated by /)
Antenna Gain Gain for each band in frequency order. (separated by /)
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Make entries or changes and select the items to save to the device. Click on
the Save Selected button to store those data value(s) which have their
checkboxes selected. For example, in the page shown below, the items
within the red rectangle are selected. Only these values are to be saved to
the device.
After the process is finished, close the message window.
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4.2.2 RET Data & Tilt Adjustment
This section covers RET device details, RET device calibration and tilt angle
adjustment.
The following table describes the RET information items.
AISG V1.x RET (or AISG V2.x RET): shows the AISG version supported by the
device
Column Name Description / Constraint
Device Status Displays “OK” or alarm messages
RET Model Name RET model name
RET Serial No. RET serial number
Vendor Vendor name
RET Hardware Version RET hardware version
RET Software Version RET software version
Min T ilt - Max T ilt Allowed electrical down tilt range of the selected
antenna model
Current T ilt Current electrical tilt. T ilt value must be in the Min
T ilt - Max T ilt range. If the tilt value cannot be
retrieved, the data value is empty.
4.2.2.1 Calibrate Device
After installation of a RET device, calibration causes the actuator to be
driven through its whole tilt range. Also, sometimes unforeseen errors
require calibration to return RET device to a normal status.
Click on the Calibrate button to calibrate the RET device
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Confirm to initiate the process.
After the process is done, close the message window.
4.2.2.2 Set Tilt
To change the electrical tilt angle of the antenna use the Set T ilt button.
Type in a value for the tilt angle within the allowed range and click on the
Set T ilt button.
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The following confirmation window is displayed.
Click on the OK button to initiate the process of changing the tilt angle.
After the process is done, close the message window.
4.2.2.3 Get Tilt
Click on the Get T ilt button to get the current electrical tilt angle of the
antenna. The current tilt angle is displayed in a popup window.
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4.2.3 TMA Data & TMA Adjustment
This section covers TMA device details, TMA mode and gain adjustment.
The following table explains the information items displayed.
AISG V1.x TMA (or AISG V2.x TMA): shows the AISG version supported by
the device
Column Name Description / Constraint
Device Status Displays “OK” or alarm messages
TMA Model Name TMA model name
TMA Serial No. TMA serial number
Vendor Vendor name
TMA Hardware Version TMA hardware version
TMA Software Version TMA software version
Min - Max Receive Frequency
Band
Allowed receive frequency band range
Min - Max Transmit Frequency
Band
Allowed transmit frequency band range
Min Gain - Max Gain Allowed gain range of the TMA model
Gain Resolution Gain increment size between min. and max.
gain.
For fixed or non-linear gain TMA, this value
is always zero.
Type Either “Bypass” and/or “VSWR”
Mode TMA mode can either be “Bypass” or
“Normal”
Current Gain Value should be in the range Min Gain -
Max Gain. If the gain value cannot be
retrieved, the data value is empty.
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4.2.3.1 Set Mode
Select the mode from the drop-down list and click on the Set Mode button
to set the TMA mode.
The following confirmation window appears.
Click on the OK button to initiate the process of changing the TMA mode.
After the process is done, close the message window.
4.2.3.2 Get Mode
Click on the Get Mode button to obtain the current TMA mode. The current
TMA mode is displayed in a popup window.
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4.2.3.3 Set Gain
Select a TMA gain value in the range Min Gain – Max Gain and click on the
Set Gain button. The following confirmation window is displayed.
Click on the OK button to initiate the process of changing the TMA gain.
After the process is done, close the message window.
4.2.3.4 Get Gain
Click on the Get Gain button to obtain the current TMA gain value.
The current TMA gain value is displayed in a popup window.
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4.3 Site Information
The Site Information panel allows a user to record site information. This
information is stored in the ACU memory, not in the individual AISG device
memory.
After filling in the site data, click the Save button to store the information
in the ACU controller.
After the process is done, close the message window.
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4.4 Summary Report
The Summary Report panel displays an information summary of the ACU
controller and provides downloading of the report and the system access
history.
The summary report includes the detailed information on each device, the
site information, and system settings.
Click on the Download Report button to store a copy of the summary report
in html format.
Click on the Download Access Log button to download a copy of the system
access history in text format. The access log records the time, the user and
the type of action that has taken place. Only actions that pertain to system
setting changes, user account addition and deletion, and device setting
changes are recorded. The actions and the corresponding information
recorded in the log are described in the following table.
System Setting
Action Information Recorded Description
SET_NET Current IP, Gateway, SubNetwork
mask, SNMP server IP setting
Network Setting
SET_SCAN_LENGTH Current scan length setting for
device scan
Set Scan Length
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SET_POWER Current DC 12V/24V setting and
power mode
Power Setting
SET_SYS_TIME Current system date and time
setting
System Time Setting
REBOOT ACU is rebooted
System Account
Action Information Recorded Description
ADD_USER Which user account is added Add User Account
DELETE_USER Which user account is deleted Delete User Account
Device Information Initialization
Action Information Recorded Description
SCAN A scan process is initiated.
ADD_DEV Vendor code and serial no. of
added device
Add Device
SAVE_DEV A save process is initiated for
storing device information to
ACU.
RESET_DEV Sector ID Reset Device. Device
identified by Sector ID is reset
Device & Antenna Data Setting
Action Information Recorded Description
SAVE_SELECTED Sector ID Save Antenna Data. Selected
antenna data of the device
identified by Sector ID is
saved
CONFIGURE_MODEL Sector ID Save Antenna Model. Antenna
model of the device identified
by Sector ID is changed.
CALIBRATE Sector ID RET Calibrate. Device
identified by Sector ID is
calibrated
SET_TILT Sector ID, tilt value Set RET Tilt
SET_GAIN Sector ID, gain value Set TMA Gain
SET_MODE Sector ID, mode Set TMA Mode
Note: The key word under the Action column is used in the log to
represent the recorded action. Information related to an action under the
Information Recorded column is also recorded in the log.
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5 Antenna Configuration File
The [Antenna Config F ile] panel is used to manage antenna configuration
files stored in the SCU system. Antenna configuration files are available
from each antenna manufacturer to provide a map between the number of
RET motor turns and the resulting electrical downtilt for a given antenna
model.
Note: Most RET devices are delivered pre-configured by the antenna
manufacturer and it is not necessary to upload an associated configuration
file to the ACU controller. If you do need to upload a new configuration
file to a RET device, you must first upload the file into ACU memory through
the [Antenna Config F ile] panel. Then, download the new configuration
file to the RET actuator through the [Device Detail] panel.
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5.1 Vendor Management
5.1.1 Add a Vendor
A vendor’s name must exist in the Vendor drop-down list before we can
upload one of its antenna model configuration files. To add a new vendor,
click on the Add button.
This window asks for the two character vendor code assigned by AISG for
use in identifying a product’s vendor. The combination of Vendor Code and
product Serial Number form a unique identity for every antenna line device.
The vendor name is automatically generated based on this vendor code. If
you don’t know your antenna’s vendor code, you can check the AISG web
site (www.aisg.org.uk) or inquire your antenna vendor.
Type in the vendor code and click on the Add button.
After the process is finished, close the message window.
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The vendor name should be added to the drop-down list.
5.1.2 Delete a Vendor
To remove a vendor from the drop-down list, use the Del button. Note that
before deleting a vendor, make sure there are no antenna model
configurations from this vendor in use, that is, the vendor ’s antenna model
configuration list should be empty.
From the drop-down list, select the vendor that is to be deleted and click
the Delete button. The following confirmation window is displayed.
Confirm and the selected vendor is removed from the drop-down vendor
list.
If the vendor’s antenna model configuration is in use, the following warning
message will appear and the vendor is not deleted.
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5.2 Antenna Model Management
5.2.1 Upload Antenna Configuration File
The vendor’s name must be in the vendor drop-down list before its antenna
model configuration files can be uploaded. If a vendor owns more than one
vendor code, the vendor code is also shown after the vendor name. Select
the vendor name with the right vendor code to upload the configuration
file. The vendor code must match the vendor code on the RET device.
The following table explains what information must be provided for the
other fields.
Column Name Description / Constraint
Vendor Vendor name
Config File A filename with its full path should be provided. Use the Browse
button to locate the file.
Only files with an extension of .bin or .acf are allowed. File
extensions .dat or .acu may also be allowed depending on the
vendor.
File size must be less than 0.5KB.
Antenna Model
Name
The configuration file’s filename is automatically used as the
Antenna Model Name. You can modify this name to that you want
shown in the ACU. This name may be longer than 15 characters.
AISG Model
Name
This model name is limited to 15 characters according to the AISG
standard. Antenna Model names that are longer should be mapped
to a version that is less than 15 characters. You may need to enter
this model name manually. This mapping should be recorded for
future reference.
Version The antenna model configuration file version (Optional)
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Click on the Upload button after filling in all the required information. The
confirmation window is displayed with the entered information.
Click the OK button to initiate the upload process. When the process is
finished, click the Close button to close the message window.
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5.2.2 Delete an Antenna Model
This section describes how to delete an antenna model from the ACU.
Click the V iew button to bring up the entire list of antenna models stored in
the ACU. Click on the vendor code to go to the listing belonging to that
vendor.
To delete an antenna model, click the Del button corresponding to that
model.
Vendor Code
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6 Console Interface
The purpose of the console access using a direct connection is to provide a
means to change system settings in the event that the ACU controller
cannot be otherwise accessed (for example, forgetting IP address of ACU.)
6.1 How to Setup Console Access
To setup a direct connection, connect a serial cable from a PC’s COM port
to the RS-232C port of the ACU controller. Use terminal software, such as
the Hyperterminal program provided in MS Windows, to connect with the
ACU controller. Set the terminal connection settings to:
Baud Rate = 9600
Data bits = 8
Stop bits = 1
Parity = None
6.2 Using Console Commands
Once connection with the ACU controller is established, the following is
displayed:
Numbered from 0 to 19, some commands are reserved for future use.
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To execute a command to make changes to data, follow the steps below.
1. Enter the number corresponding to a command first.
2. If a data value is expected for a command then enter the data value
associated with that command. Leave it blank to keep the original value.
3. Reboot the system when making changes to settings such as the IP to
apply the changes.
To display information on a command, enter the corresponding number.
6.3 V iewing System Information
The following table describes commands that are used to display
information.
No. Command Description
1 Show Product Information Displays the product model and serial number of
the ACU controller
2 Show OS Information Displays the OS version and memory, etc.
3 Show Network Configuration Displays the IP address of the ACU controller,
the Gateway IP, Subnet mask, FTP server IP and
SNMP Server IP
4 Show System Information Displays the hardware and software version of
the ACU controller
5 Show System Date & Time Displays the current system UTC date and time
6 Show Current Power Setting Displays the on/off status of AISG 12V and 24V
DC
9 Help For an explanation on how to use a command to
make changes.
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6.4 Setting System Parameters
The following table describes the commands that are used to change
parameter settings.
No. Command Description
10 Set Local IP Address Changes the IP address of the ACU controller.
Please reboot to have the changes take effect.
11 Set Gateway IP Address Assigns the Gateway IP.
Please reboot to have the changes take effect.
12 Set Subnetwork Mask Assigns the subnetwork mask.
Please reboot to have the changes take effect.
13 Set FTP/SNMP Server
Configuration
Assigns the IP addresses of the FTP server
and/or the SNMP server.
Please reboot to have the changes take effect.
15 Set System Date & Time Changes the system UTC date and time
16 Set 12v/24v Power Setting Switches 12V/24V DC on or off
The default is “N” which represents “off”.
If no data value is entered for that command, the original value is kept.
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6.5 Rebooting the ACU Controller
Reboot the controller if a system parameter has changed or if a problem has
occurred that affects normal operation.
Enter “0”, then enter “y” to reboot the ACU controller.
If command “0” is chosen by accident, do not enter “y” and you will be
brought back to the command list.
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Appendix A: Error/Alarm
Codes and Messages
Please refer to AISG standard for the description of codes 0x00 ~ 0x27.
Code Message Alarm Description
0x00 OK
0x01 Actuator Detection Fail X
0x02 Actuator Jam Permanent X
0x03 Actuator Jam Temporary X
0x04 Block Number Sequence Error
0x05 Busy
0x06 Checksum Error
0x07 Command Sequence Error
0x08 Data Error
0x09 Device Disabled
0x0A EEPROM Error X
0x0B Fail
0x0C Flash Erase Error X
0x0D Flash Error X
0x0E Not Calibrated X
0x0F Not Scaled X
0x11 Other Hardware Error X
0x12 Other Software Error X
0x13 Tilt out of Range
0x14 Position Lost X
0x15 RAM Error X
0x16 Segment Number Sequence
Error
0x17 UART Error X
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0x19 Unknown Command
0x1A TMA Alarm Minor X
0x1B TMA Alarm Major
0x1C Gain out of Range
0x1D Read Only
0x1E Unknown Parameter
0x1F Bypass Mode
0x21 Software Missing
0x22 Invalid File Content
0x24 Format Error
0x25 Unsupported Proc
0x26 Invalid Proc Sequence
0x27 Actuator Interference X
0x51 Uninitialized X Cannot get device information after
a scan process
0x52 Bad Responding X Bad communication between the
ACU system and the device
0x53 No Responding X Lost connection between the ACU
system and the device
0x54 Function Fail Unexpected result from the ACU
system
0x59 Timeout The response time from the device
to the ACU has timed out
0x70 Default Result Unexpected or unknown result
0x71 Error General error
0x72 File I/O fail File access fails
0x73 System Timeout Waiting for response from the ACU
has timed out
0x77 Add device fail Failed to add a device
0x78 Value is empty Input field does not allow empty
value
0x79 Field name is null! Invalid field name is used on the web
interface
0x7A Antenna model config file
does not exist!
The antenna configuration data file
doesn’t exist.
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0x7B Device exists! The device already exists in the ACU
system.
0x7C Size is too large! The file size of antenna configuration
data is too large.
0x7D The max. number of files
reached!
The number of antenna
configuration data files has reached
the limits defined in the ACU system.
0x7E Total file size exceeds The total file size of antenna
configuration data files in the ACU
system has reached the limits
defined in the system.
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Appendix B: Reset IP and
Password
In the event that the ACU controller ’s IP or the “admin” user ’s password is
forgotten, there is a jumper reset available.
The procedure to reset the IP and user password to factory preset is as
follows:
1. Unplug the power connector of the ACU controller.
2. Open the cover of the ACU controller and locate connector CON4 as
shown in the picture below.
3. Use a jumper to connect the pins 15 and 16 of connector CON4.
4. Connect the power again and wait for the system to restart. Once the
system is started, you should hear a beep.
5. Unplug the power connector again.
6. Remove the jumper connecting the pins 15 and 16 of CON4.
7. Close the cover of the ACU controller.
8. Connect the power connector again to start the system. The system IP
and “admin” user password are now reset to factory preset values.