megastar manual software utilities

Microwave Digital Radios

MegaStar® 155 PX1+1

Digital Microwave Radio

Software UtilitiesMay 2007

Part No. SUT-001625-E06

Making adjustments and/or modifications to this equipment not in accordancewith the provisions of this instruction manual or other supplementarydocumentation may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment, andmay void the equipment warranty.

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Harris Stratex Networks MegaStar® 155 PX 1+1

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MegaStar® 155 PX 1+1 May 2007

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1, FIRMWARE CODE DOWNLOAD PROCEDUREIntroduction ................................................................................................ 1-1Installing the Download Software ................................................................... 1-3Downloading New Code ................................................................................ 1-3

CHAPTER 2, MEGASTAR EQUIPMENT ADDRESSIntroduction ................................................................................................ 2-1Changing the SPU Address ............................................................................ 2-1

CHAPTER 3, PORT BAUD RATEIntroduction ................................................................................................ 3-1Setting the Port Baud Rate ............................................................................ 3-2Restoring Port Baud Rate to Default ............................................................... 3-6

CHAPTER 4, MEGASTAR INVENTORY PROGRAMIntroduction ................................................................................................ 4-1Minimum Computer Requirements .................................................................. 4-1Installing the Software ................................................................................. 4-2Setting up the Inventory Software ................................................................. 4-3Setting the Options ...................................................................................... 4-5Running Inventory ....................................................................................... 4-6Quick Tips ................................................................................................... 4-6Saving Inventory Data .................................................................................. 4-7Printing Inventory Data ................................................................................ 4-8Troubleshooting Information ......................................................................... 4-9

GLOSSARY

INDEX

MegaStar® 155 PX 1+1 Harris Stratex Networks

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1FIRMWARE CODE DOWNLOAD

PROCEDURE

Introduction

The MegaStar radio's RFU and SPU controllers contain programmable firmware. A Windows based utility for downloading the firmware is supplied on a CD-ROM and provides the following two modes for downloading:

1. Boot Time - Downloads locally from an IBM-compatible personal computer (PC) connected to the MegaStar radio.

2. Runtime - Downloads remotely from a PC connected to a MegaStar radio to any other MegaStar radio accessible through the SCAN network.

Each RFU and SPU controller can store two versions of software, which are selected using the Windows based utility. (The default version is the one used by the controller in normal operation.)

The code on the CD can be used to replace either (or both) of the stored versions of code with a newer (or older) version.

When the code is downloaded from the CD, it will automatically be copied to the correct location on the controller.

In Boot Time downloads, the code is downloaded into the default memory bank. Downloading to the default memory bank overwrites the contents of that memory bank.

For Runtime downloads, the controller will prevent the new code from being loaded into the default memory bank.


1-2 Firmware Code Download Procedure

Equipment Required

The following equipment is required to download code to the MegaStar’s RFU and SPU controllers:

• Pentium PC connected to the network. (Refer to the FarScan manual for connection instructions.)

• Windows 98, NT4.0, Service Pack 4.0, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 operating system with adequate resources.

• The current Site Information File must be loaded in the computer. • Disk(s) with new download code.• These instructions.

Procedure Overview

The new code must be downloaded to each MegaStar radio in the network using the following sequence:

1. Download the SPU code.

2. Download the RFU code.

3. Reboot the RFU(s).

4. Set the new code sectors (optional) for the default (primary) bank.

5. Reboot the SPU.

The entire download process for a single address may take from one to three hours to complete.


Installing the Download Software 1-3

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Installing the Download Software

Disable any screen savers or powersave modes on your computer before running this procedure.

1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2. Install the MegaStar Software Upgrade Utility by opening the \Dwnld Utility\ folder and double-clicking on the setup.exe file.

3. Follow the installation instructions that appear.

Downloading New Code

If you have not installed the download software on the computer, please do so before continuing with this procedure. (See Installing the Download Software for instructions.)

The new code must be downloaded to every MegaStar address in the network before it is allowed to run. The process may take up to three hours to complete for each address.

Before starting this procedure, you should verify that the current issue of code is not running in the sector/bank you are downloading to. See page 1-6.



1. Extinguish any radio alarms that may be present.

2. Start the MegaStar Software Upgrade Utility.

Figure 1-1: MegaStar Software Upgrade Utility

3. Select the HEX file containing the firmware that you want to download to the radio. The radio system software is located in the \System Software\SPU\ and \System Software\RFU\ folders on the CD-ROM.

4. Select Runtime as the Download Type. If you select Boottime, remember it can be used only with local equipment and you do not need to do steps 6 and 7.

5. Select SPU, RFU-1, or RFU-2 to select the area to download to.

6. Enter the address of the equipment the computer is connected to (Master Address).

7. Enter the UU NE address which is used by the utility to receive SCAN packets from the equipment.

8. Set the correct COM port and modem connection parameters using the Settings and then Configure buttons. Remember to use a baud rate of 9600. If you selected Boottime download, the parameters will be sent to the equipment at boot time to configure the equipment’s port with the same parameters. Skip to step 10.


Downloading New Code 1-5

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9. Press the Connect button to establish the connection with the equipment. If the connection fails, check the COM port and modem parameters and the NE address and try again. Once the connection has succeeded you will see the equipment type and running firmware version.

10. Press the Download button to start the download procedure. Wait until download completes. During download, the Power Supply and SPU Controller LEDs will flash. The utility will keep you appraised of the progress of the download; the entire process may take up to three hours to complete.If you selected Boottime, power on the locally connected equipment. The utility will wait for the BOOT message from the equipment to initial-ize the boot time download.

Figure 1-2: MegaStar Utility progress window

11. When download is complete, a download complete window will appear.

12. Repeat this entire procedure with the remaining RFU or SPU controller(s) until the new code has been downloaded to all MegaStar addresses in the network.

13. Verify the new code by following the steps in “Verifying the Code Version” on page 1-6.



Verifying the Code Version

Use this procedure to verify that the current issue of code is not running in the sector/bank you are downloading to.

1. Make sure the computer is connected to the radio.


3. Select the target site by entering the NE address.

4. Select a baud rate of 9600 to connect to the radio and press the Connect button.

5. Once you are connected, note the Running Code. Use the following descriptions to determine what sector the current code is in:

Odd Issue Number (RFU or SPU)If the last digit of the code number is odd for the RFU or SPU, the system is using flash sector 0.

Even Issue Number (RFU)If the last digit of the code number is even for the RFU, the system is using flash sector 4.

Even Issue Number (SPU)If the last digit of the code number is even for the SPU, the system is using flash sector 8.

6. If the existing code is running from the sector you will be downloading to, you must set the code to active in an alternate sector (see Setting a Sector to Default. For example, if the new code will be downloaded to an even sector, you must set the code in the odd sector to active.

Setting a Sector to Default

This procedure activates the new code and sets it as the default. When the new code is set to default, it overwrites the existing default setting. It is recommended that you allow the systems to run for a period of time using the new code before you set it to default.

You also can use this procedure to set an alternate sector to active if the current sector is the one you will be downloading to.


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Do not carry out this procedure until the new code has been downloaded to all MegaStar radios in the network, and you are satisfied that the systems are working correctly.


2. Select the desired target address and connect to the radio.

3. Press the Set Default button to make the current running code the default.

4. Press the Run Alt. Bank button to switch banks/sectors.

5. Repeat this procedure for all MegaStar addresses in the network.

After you have set the new code as active for all MegaStar radios in the network, you are ready to begin rebooting the systems. Follow the instructions in Rebooting the System.

Rebooting the System

To reboot each radio, do the following:

1. Start FarScan and turn the system connection online.

2. Select the target address.

3. If the system is protected, lock RFU traffic on one side.

An unprotected radio will drop traffic while the RFU reboots.

4. Reboot RFU 1.

5. Switch traffic to the other side.

6. Reboot RFU 2.

7. Reboot the SPU Controller.

Repeat the above steps with all the radios that received new code.


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2MEGASTAR EQUIPMENT

ADDRESS

Introduction

MegaStar radio site addresses, which reside on the SPU Controller, can be assigned or changed using FarScan. For each changed address, a site information file must be created, otherwise, that address will not be recognized in the network.

Each MegaStar SPU shelf requires a unique address.

Refer to the FarScan for Windows online help file or manual for more detailed information on the following procedures.

Changing the SPU Address

1. Make sure the FarScan computer is connected to the radio network and start FarScan.


2-2 MegaStar Equipment Address

If the FarScan computer is directly connected to the radio, make sure the FarScan Number selected is 0 (zero). If you are connected to the radio through the network, select a FarScan number other than 0. Refer to the help file for more details.

2. Turn the system connection online in FarScan.

3. To connect to the radio through the network:

a. Select “Configuration” and “Master Equipment Number” from the main menu.

b. In the window that appears, change the Master Equipment Number to the target site. Click “OK.”

The equipment number may not be the same as the equipment address. To verify the equipment number and address, select “Utilities” and “Equipment File Editor” from the main menu.

4. Open the Manual Commands window.

5. Send manual command 008, Display Equipment Address, and click “Inquiry.” The current address will be displayed in the Command/Responses por-tion of the window.

An updated Site Information File is required for each changed address. If the Site Information File is not updated after an address has been changed, a “no response” message will appear when the site is interrogated by FarScan.

6. Send manual command 908, Set Equipment Address, and click “Alter Setting.”


Changing the SPU Address 2-3

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7. In the window that appears, highlight the range of numbers containing the new address. Refer to the following example for details:

ExampleTo select address 261, do the following:

a. Highlight Address Range 256 - 511. Click “Next.”

b. Subtract 256 (the base number) from 261 (the desired number). The result is 5. Highlight Address - 01 and Address - 04. FarScan will add these two numbers to the base number of 256, resulting in address 261. Click “Next.”


2-4 MegaStar Equipment Address

c. When the window showing your selections appears, click “Send.” The address will be changed to the new number.

8. Send manual command 008, Display Equipment Address, and click “Inquiry.”The new address will be displayed in the Command/Responses portion of the window.


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3PORT BAUD RATE

Introduction

A factory default baud rate is stored in the MegaStar firmware (IDEEPROM) and is always available for use. It can be used as a saved or current baud rate. The current baud rate is the baud rate currently being used. It may or may not be a saved value.

The saved baud rate is the baud rate saved to the firmware. If power loss occurs, this baud rate will be restored. If you want the current value to run after a power loss, it must be saved to the firmware.

Confirmation is needed whenever changing any baud rate settings to insure the baud rate selected is correct. If a baud rate is confirmed, but not saved, and a power loss is experienced, the baud rate will revert to the saved setting.


3-2 Port Baud Rate

Setting the Port Baud Rate

1. Make sure the FarScan computer is connected to the radio and start FarScan.

2. Turn the FarScan system connection online.

3. Send manual command 911, Display Port Baud Rate, and click “Inquiry.”

4. In the window that appears, select Display Current Baud Rate and the desired Comm number. Click “Next.”

5. When the confirmation window appears, click “Send.”The settings will be displayed in the Commands/Responses portion of the window.

You can display the Current Settings, the Factory (default) Settings, or Saved Settings.

6. To change the port baud rate, send command 913, Set Port Baud Rate, and click “Alter Setting.”


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7. Highlight Set New Baud Rate and the appropriate Comm number. Click “Next.”

8. In the window that appears, highlight the desired baud rate and the type of parity. If you do not select a type of parity, the default will be set to “No Parity.” Click “Next.”

The RFU can use all baud rates except 11520. The recommended baud rate for FarScan is 9600.


3-4 Port Baud Rate

9. A confirmation window will appear showing your selection. Click “Send.”

10. Send command 913, Set Port Baud Rate, and click “Alter Setting.”

11. In the window that appears, highlight Confirm New Setting and the Comm number with the changed baud rate. Click “Next.”

12. In the window that appears, make the same selection as in 8.. Click “Next.”

13. When the confirmation window appears, click “Send.”



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15. In the window that appears, highlight Save New Setting and the Comm number with the changed baud rate. Click “Next.”

16. In the window that appears, select Save Current Setting and the Comm number with the changed baud rate.



If the confirmed baud rate is different than the new baud setting, a “Request Denied” message will appear. It will also appear if the current saved setting is the same as what the port is already set to.

If more than five minutes pass before “Confirm New Setting” is issued, the baud rate will revert to the previously saved or default setting (a time-out will occur).


3-6 Port Baud Rate

Restoring Port Baud Rate to Default

To restore the saved or factory default port baud rate, do the following:

1. Send manual command 912, Restore Port Baud Rate Default, and click “Alter Setting.”

2. In the window that appears, highlight either Restore Factory Default or Restore Saved Default and the appropriate Comm number. Click “Next.”



5. In the window that appears, highlight Confirm New Setting and the Comm number with the changed baud rate. Click “Next.”


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If more than five minutes pass before the “Confirm New Setting” command is issued, the baud rate will revert to the previously saved or default setting (a time-out will occur).


9. In the window that appears, highlight Save New Setting and the Comm number with the changed baud rate. Click “Next.”

10. In the window that appears, select Save Current Setting and the Comm number with the changed baud rate.

11. In the window that appears, make the same selection as in 8. Click “Next.”

12. When the confirmation window appears, click “Send.” The saved or factory default baud rate will be restored.


3-8 Port Baud Rate


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4MEGASTAR INVENTORY

PROGRAM

Introduction

The MegaStar Inventory program is a Microsoft Windows-based tool that enables you to view the part number, serial number and manufacture date of each field-replaceable unit on the RFU and SPU shelves of a selected MegaStar radio.

When you use the inventory program, verify that the data it displays accurately reflects the radio’s configuration.

Minimum Computer Requirements

IBM compatible 386 desktop or laptop computer system with:• 3.5” high-density floppy disk drive• 10 MB available hard drive space• 8 MB RAM (random access memory)• Windows 3.11 or higher• FarScan interface cable


4-2 MegaStar Inventory Program

Installing the Software

The MegaStar Inventory program must be installed through Windows. To install it, do the following:

1. Start Windows.

2. Insert the program disk in the computer’s floppy drive.

3. From the File Manager menu bar, click on “File” and select “Run.” If you are installing using Windows 95 or NT 4.0, select “Start” and “Run.”)

4. Type a:\install and click “OK”. This will install the files in the proper directory and place icons on the Windows desktop.

If it is available, the Tributary CIT Interface program will also be installed.


Setting up the Inventory Software 4-3

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Setting up the Inventory Software

1. Turn the computer on and start Windows.

2. Make sure the computer is connected to the FarScan port on the Alarm Display card. (It is the connector on the far right side of the MegaStar SPU shelf.)

3. Double-click on the MegaStar Inventory icon to start the program. A shelf inventory window will appear:

The top portion of the window contains equipment information. The bottom portion contains inventory options.

The window’s buttons do the following when clicked on:• “Stop” halts an inventory process.• “Clear Display” clears data from the window.• “Exit” exits the inventory program.• “Get Address” retrieves the Target and Master addresses for the radio

you are connected to.• “Row H” resets the row height to the default setting.• “Col W” resets the column width to the default setting.



When communication is established, “Start” in the menu bar changes to “Inventory.” The same functions that the buttons provide can be obtained by clicking on “Inventory” and selecting an option from the pop-up menu.

1. Click on “Comm” in the menu bar. A communication setup window will appear:

2. Set the communication parameters, if necessary. The recommended settings are:Connector: Depends on the computer's configuration (most likely

COM1 or COM2)Baud Rate: 9600Data Bits: 8Parity: NoneFlow Control: NoneStop Bits: 1

3. Click “OK.”

4. Go to Setting the Options on page 4-5.


Setting the Options 4-5

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Setting the Options

The MegaStar Inventory program provides some options (under “Options” in the menu bar) that enable you to control how the inventory is conducted by the software. You can change the following:

• Number of Trials - The number of times the software attempts to inventory each unit.

• Wait (sec)... - The length of time in seconds (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) that the software will wait for the system to respond before reporting unit information.

• Show Data - If this option has a check mark next to it, byte data for the inventoried unit's IDEEPROM will be displayed. Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the window to view all the data. The data shown is a result of the last trial.

• Log Errors - If this option has a check mark next to it, errors encountered during inventory will be recorded in a log which can be saved to a file. Refer to Saving Inventory Data.

The Inventory program settings are saved in a file called “ideeprom.ini” in the program’s working directory. The next time you open the Inventory program, the inventory window will appear, ready to use.

To revert to the factory default settings, simply delete “ideeprom.ini.” A new file will be created the next time changes are made to the Inventory program.

Go to Running Inventory on page 4-6.



Running Inventory

1. Make sure the Inventory program is running. (See Setting up the Inventory Software on page 4-3.

2. To inventory shelves at other locations within the radio network, change the target site (under “Get Address”).

3. Double-click on an item in the spreadsheet or click once on an item in the shelf list. To inventory an entire RFU or SPU shelf, select “All” in the list of equip-ment.Equipment selections are also available from the menu bar under “Inven-tory.”

While the unit is being inventoried, the unit name (such as “Modulator 1”) will be replaced by the word “Waiting.”

Quick Tips

Inventory individual items:

Double-click on the item to be inventoried. (To inventory several items this way, wait until the “Waiting” message in the “Card Name” column disappears before double-clicking on the next item.)

View an error summary for an individual unit:

After the inventory results are displayed for a unit, click on that row to highlight it and click the right mouse button. An error summary window will appear.

To close the error summary window, click on “OK.”


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Halt an inventory process:

To stop the inventory process without exiting the program, select “Stop” from the “Inventory” popup menu. If you are in the split-window display (by selecting “ToggleHeight” from the “Inventory” popup menu), click on the “Stop” button.

Restore column width or row height:

If you changed column width or row height, you can change them back by clicking on the “Row H” or “Col W” buttons in the split-window display.

Revert to default settings:

Every time you make a change to the Inventory program settings, the new information is stored in an .ini file in the program's working directory. To restore default settings, delete the .ini file.

Inventory units at other network sites:

To inventory units at other locations within the radio network, switch to the split-window display. (From the “Inventory” popup menu, select “ToggleHeight.”) Type the desired address number in the “Target” box and select the units to inventory.

Saving Inventory Data

The MegaStar Inventory results can be saved in a report for future reference or for troubleshooting certain IDEEPROM-related errors in SPU or RFU units. To save the data, do the following:

1. In the Inventory program, click on “Options” in the menu bar. Make sure that “Show Data” and “Log Errors” are checked in the popup menu.

2. Inventory the units to be reported.

3. After the inventory process is complete, click on “File” in the menu bar and select “Save As.” A series of prompts will appear requesting the file name and site information.

4. The inventory results will be saved in a .csv (comma separated variable) format that can be imported into Microsoft Excel for troubleshooting purposes.

5. Contact Harris Stratex Networks Customer Service for further information on forwarding the report for troubleshooting purposes.



Printing Inventory Data

To print inventory results, make sure a printer is connected to the computer and do the following:

1. Click on “File” and select “Print Setup” from the menu bar. Select the correct printer, if necessary. Click “OK.”

2. Click on “File” and select “Printer Queue.” A Comments window will appear.

3. (Optional) Type a brief statement describing the type of inventory. Click “OK.”

4. In the Customer window that appears, type the customer name. Click “OK.”

5. In the next window, type the Sales Order number for the equipment that was inventoried. Click “OK.”

6. A message, “File is in the print queue. Print now?” will appear. Click “Yes.” The inventory data file will print.

Printing Data to a File

1. To print data to a text (*.txt) file, click on “File” in the menu bar and select “Print to File.”

2. Type in the new file name and click “OK.”


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Troubleshooting Information

“No Response” Message

If a “No Response” message appears after sending an inventory request, check the following:

• Make sure the computer interface cable is connected to the computer and the Master Equipment.

• The delay may be too short. Select “Options,” “Wait” and increase the delay to 5 seconds.

• Make sure a valid Target equipment number is entered.• The item being inventoried may have failed. Use FarScan to determine

the nature of the failure.

“Unknown Response” Message

If an “Unknown Response” message appears after sending an inventory request, the computer's COM port is set incorrectly. Do the following:

1. Select “Comm.” The following window will appear:

2. Configure the settings for your computer's COM port.

3. Click “OK.”


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GLOSSARY

Baud Rate

A data-communication-rate unit used similarly to bits per second (bps) for low-speed data; the number of signal-level changes per second (regardless of the information the signals contain).

BER

Bit Error Rate.

Bit Rate

The rate at which data bits are transmitted over a communication path, normally expressed in bits per second (bps); not to be confused with the data signaling rate (baud), which measures the rate of signal charges transmitted.

Communication Port

A serial-data, RS232-, RS423-, or RS422-standard port.

Coordinating Site

The opposite end of a hop.

FarScan

Farinon’s Remote System Control and Alarm Network surveillance software.

FLASH

This non-volatile storage device (similar to a computer’s hard disk) stores the entire code. It can store two different versions of the code simultaneously, which is useful when an upgrade is provided. The user can download the upgrade and still retain the original version of the code.

Front Panel

The faceplate or cover of a unit or assemblyHop

The span between a transmitter and a receiver.


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Hot Standby (HS)

A protection scheme in which two transmitters and/or two receivers are simultaneously processing the same information (traffic); where one of the transmitters and/or receivers is connected to traffic while the other is on standby.

IDEEPROMs

Factory programmed memory chip in each field-replaceable unit that stores inventory data (part number, serial number, date code) and, if applicable, electrical characteristics (such as oscillator frequency).

IM

Instruction Manual.

Loop-Protected System

A transmission network arranged in a loop, with loop traffic protection. (This system is referred to as “ring-protected” in the MegaStar manual.)

Loopback

Feeding back a transmit signal into the system’s own receive circuitry for test purposes; loopback can be equipment or line.

Loopback Plug

Connector wired to loop back transmit lines into receive lines of a signal.

Manual Mode

In FarScan, the operation mode in which the protection-diagnostic system is manually controlled.

Monitored Hot Standby (MHS)

See "Hot Standby."

Mux Assembly

Assembly that contains multiplex and demultiplex circuitry.

Nonprotected

Without protection (see HS).


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Protection-diagnostic system

See FarScan.

Rack Profile

The arrangement of equipment in the equipment rack.

Radio

A terminal that includes a Signal Processing Unit and a Radio Frequency Unit.

Radio Terminal

A single MegaStar radio.

Radio-to-Radio Repeater

A dual terminal consisting of two radio terminals.

Radio-to-Optical Hybrid Repeater

A repeater consisting of a radio and an optical or DS3 interface.

RAM

In order to execute a program, it must be loaded into RAM. The content of FLASH can be programmed so that at power up a specific version of the code is executed. This is called the default code.

Ring-Protected System

A transmission network arranged in a loop, with loop traffic protection. Also called “loop-protected”.

ROM

Read only memory semiconductor chip contains BOOT code that performs the initialization necessary to make basic hardware checks (memory, power supplies), provides limited functionality (Miniscan), and prepares the hardware to accept the main body of software that gives MegaStar its total functionality.

Signal Processing Unit (SPU)

The card cage assembly which contains the interface, processing, and control boards for the MegaStar.


Glossary-4

Station or Site Number

In FarScan, used to denote the site or equipment in the Summary Report.

Unauthorized User/Access

A person not authorized to operate FarScan; access to FarScan by unauthorized means.

Unfaded BER

Ideal bit error rate, when the signal is received via ideal path conditions.


INDEX

IND

EX

A

activate new code 6address, changing the equipment 1B

baud rate 1default 1port 1recommended 3saved 1setting the port 2

BER 1bit error rate 1bit rate 1boot time download 1buttons

Clear Display 3Col W 3Exit 3Get Address 3Row H 3Stop 3

C

changing the equipment address 1changing the site address 1Clear Display button 3code download 1code issue

odd 6RFU 6SPU 6

code version, verifying 6Col W button 3column width, restoring 7communication port 1coordinating site 1

D

data, printing inventory 8data, saving inventory 7default baud rate 1default sector, setting 6default, revert to 7Denied Request 5display equipment address command 2,

4

display port baud rate (command 911) 2

downloadboot time 1

download code 1download software, installing 3download, runtime 1downloading new code 3E

equipment address, MegaStar 1error message

Request Denied 5error messages, inventory 9error summary, viewing 6even-numbered RFU code issue 6even-numbered SPU code issue 6Exit button 3


2 Index

F

factory default setting 6failure, power 1FARSCAN 1file, site information 2firmware 1firmware code download 1firmware code, installing software 3firmware, programmable 1flash sector 0 6flash sector 4 6flash sector 8 6flashing LEDs 5front panel 1G

gain, system 1Get Address button 3H

halt inventory process 7height, restoring row 7hop 1hot standby 2I

IDEEPROM 1IM 2individual items, inventory 6information, site 2installing download software 3inventory data, printing 8inventory data, saving 7Inventory individual items 6inventory process, halting 7inventory program

MegaStar 1

setting options 5troubleshooting 9

inventory remote sites 7inventory software

setting up 3inventory, running 6ISO 9001 5items, inventory individual 6L

LEDs, flashing 5Log Errors 5loopback 2

plug 2loop-protected system 2loss, power 1M

manual command 008 2, 4manual commands

display equipment address (008) 2, 4display port baud rate (911) 2restore port baud rate (912) 6set equipment address (908) 2

manual mode 2MegaStar equipment address 1MegaStar inventory program 1messages

No Response 9Unknown Response 9

monitored hot standby 2mux assembly 2N

new codeactivating 6downloading 3

noise figure 2nonprotected 2Number of Trials 5


3

IND

EX

O

odd-numbered RFU code issue 6odd-numbered SPU code issue 6options, setting inventory 5P

port baud rate 1port baud rate, setting 2power loss 1printing inventory data 8programmable firmware 1protection-diagnostic system 3R

radio 3terminal 3

radio, rebooting 7radio-to-optical hybrid repeater 3radio-to-radio repeater 3rate

default baud 1port baud 1

saved baud 1rebooting the system 7recommended baud rate 3remote site inventory 7Request Denied 5restore column width 7restore port baud rate 912 6restore row height 7restore setting 6revert to default 7revert to saved setting 1RFU code issue, odd 6ring-protected system 3RMS 3Row H button 3row height, restoring 7running inventory 6runtime download 1


4 Index

S

saved baud rate 1saved setting 1saved value 1saving inventory data 7sector 0 6sector 4 6sector 8 6setting a sector to default 6setting inventory options 5setting the port baud rate 2setting up inventory software 3setting, saved 1settings, restore 6Show Data 5site address, changing 1site information file 2site inventory, remote 7software, setting up inventory 3SPU code issue, odd 6Stop button 3stopping inventory 7summary, error 6system, rebooting 7T

time-out 5trials, number of 5troubleshooting inventory 9V

verify code version 6version

RFU code 6SPU code 6verifying code 6

View an error summary 6

W

Wait (sec)... 5width, restoring columns 7


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