P.O. Box 106, Tavor building 1, Yoqne'am Ilit 20692, ISRAEL Tel. + 972 4 9592522 Fax. + 972 4 9592523 E-mail: celletra@celletra.com C e l l ul a r Tr a ns mi ssi on S ol ut i ons BEAMERTM Active Radiating Module System PCS Pol BEAMER Rev.3.1 Array System including Interface and Control Unit (ICU) Assembly & Operation Manual No.913000101 Name Written By N.David Checked G.Argaman Approved M.Shalom Date Signature Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc.
FCC Part 15A Complience Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Celletra Ltd.
Revision 0 1 Description Date Release May, 2000 FCC part 15 statemnet & power level modification May 2001 Changes are periodically made to the information contained in this manual. These changes are published in the "software/hardware release notes", and will be incorporated into new editions. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced in any form, without permission in writing from Celletra Ltd. Copyright© 1999, 2000 Celletra Ltd. BEAMER is a trademark of Celletra Ltd.
CONTENTS CONTENTS FIGURES TABLES 1. INTRODUCTION 13 1.1. Acronyms and Abbreviations 13 1.2. 1.2.1. BEAMER Array System Overview BEAMER Family Modular Concept........................................................................................ 15 14 1.3. 1.3.1. 1.3.2. 1.3.3. 1.3.4. Overview of the Interface and Control Unit (ICU) Interface and Control Unit - ICU ............................................................................................. 16 ICU Controller Description .........
CONTENTS 2.3. 2.3.1. 2.3.2. Important Safety Precautions Handling and Moving the BEAMER Array............................................................................. 24 System Measurement and Testing Conditions ......................................................................... 25 23 2.4. 2.4.1. 2.4.2. 2.4.3. 2.4.4. ICU Operation Instructions DC Connections and Fuse Replacement ..................................................................................
CONTENTS 3.4.2. 3.4.3. Report by Sending Messages (Monitoring) ............................................................................. 63 BEAMER Array System Control............................................................................................. 63 3.5. 3.5.1. 3.5.2. BSM S/W S/W Installation ....................................................................................................................... 64 S/W Operation ...........................................................
CONTENTS 4.3.1. 4.3.2. 4.3.3. 4.3.4. Functions 80 Requirements for Operation..................................................................................................... 80 User Interface Installation ........................................................................................................ 80 User Interface Operation.......................................................................................................... 80 4.4. 4.4.1. 4.4.2. 4.4.3. 4.4.4. 4.4.5. 4.4.6. 4.4.7.
FIGURES Figure 1: BEAMER (PCS band) with beam shaping wings 14 Figure 2: BEAMER block diagram 15 Figure 3: BEAMER family modular concept 16 Figure 4: ICU block diagram 18 Figure 5: Active Bias-T block diagrams 19 Figure 6: Communication procedure 21 Figure 7: BEAMER 4X4X1 Pol.
FIGURES Figure 23:Measuring the received 55 Figure 24: Smart Terminal 2 window 57 Figure 25: Entering and editing a command 58 Figure 26: Using scripts 59 Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
TABLES Table 1: RS485 and RS232 communication connectors 27 Table 2: BEAMER system logical addresses range 42 Table 3: ICU - BEAMER default values and quick reference 43 Table 4: BEAMER limits recommended settings 47 Table 5: ICU limits setting 48 Table 6: Failure conditions 48 Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000000 Rev.
1. INTRODUCTION This document is a guide to the Installation, operation and maintenance of the integrated Interface and Control Unit (ICU) and the BEAMERTM Active Radiating Module System. 1.1.
INTRODUCTION MTTR Mean Time To Repair PCB Printed Circuit Board PCS Personal Communications Services RF Radio Frequency RFI Radio Frequency Interference Rx Receiver TBD To Be Defined TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Tx Transmitter VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio 1.2. BEAMER Array System Overview The BEAMER is an integrated active antenna for wireless communications.
INTRODUCTION PA LNA Band filter Band filter MicroController Power conditioner Figure 2: BEAMER block diagram The antenna elements of the Tx and Rx channels are vertically and/or ± 45° slant polarized. The separation between the receive and transmit antenna elements, and the resulting 20 dB of isolation, enables the use of two separate band pass filters in front of the antenna elements instead of having to use a much more complex diplexer structure.
INTRODUCTION single BEAMERTM vs.
INTRODUCTION controlled through an internal modem connected to a phone line and a remote host computer. The Active Bias-Ts in the ICU enable setting the proper input power for the BEAMER and maintaining beam shaping using the DCA inside the Active Bias-Ts. Up to 12 ACBTs , in any mixture of Rx and Tx types can be assembled in each ICU 1.3.2.
INTRODUCTION Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Array #1 Tx-o ut Tx-i n Rx-i n Rx-o ut Tx-o ut F3 Tx-i n Rx-i n Tx bias T #3 F5 F4 Tx-o ut Rx-o ut Rx bias T #4 Tx-i n Rx-i n Tx-o ut Rx-o ut Array #8 Tx-i n Tx bias T #7 Rx bias T #6 Tx bias T #5 F6 Array #7 Array #6 Array #5 Array #4 F7 Rx-i n Tx-o ut Rx-o ut Array #10 Tx-i n F10 Rx-i n Array #11 Rx-o ut Tx-o ut Rx bias T #10 Tx bias T #9 Rx bias T #8 F9 F8 Array #9 Rx-i n Tx-i n Rx-o ut
INTRODUCTION 1.3.3. 1.3.3.1. RF Path Description Tx/Rx Active Bias-T Block Diagram The Active Bias-T contents a boost amplifier and a digital controlled attenuator in order to adjust the gain and enable a convenient interface to the BTS. The gain of the ABT assemblies is Temperature Compensated. Block diagrams for this ABT are shown the following figure.
INTRODUCTION 1.4. Communication with BEAMER and PC 1.4.1. Network Architecture and Capacity The ICU is the master in a star configured network .The network shall enable data transmission along the following data transmission paths: 1. ICU to each BEAMER unit of any of 3 Pol BEAMER Arrays 2. ICU to PC 3. BEAMER to ICU The maximum capacity of the network is 16 BEAMER modules in any combinations of arrays. 1.5.
INTRODUCTION PC BEAMER #1 ICU BEAMER #2 BEAMER#16 STATUS SEND DATA COMMANDS COMMANDS STATUS COMMANDS STATUS COMMANDS STATUS STATUS SEND DATA COMMANDS Figure 6: Communication procedure 1.6. DC Distribution The DC supply to outdoor BEAMER arrays is obtained by connecting the DC power supply of the BTS to the DC connections in the panel of the ICU. The DC voltage is supplied via the Tx and Rx coaxial cable coming up from the ICU to the BEAMER unit or BEAMER beam forming network.
INTRODUCTION 1.7. Maintainability Requirements The BEAMER family units including the ICU are designed as units for low Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR). The Modular structure of the ICU enables the internal circuits to be easily approached and replaced if found necessary. Nevertheless, only an approved laboratory can do a full repair of an ICU or BEAMER unit, since such a repair requires a full Acceptance testing. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.
2. INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.1. Applicable Documents • PC to ICU Protocol, version No.9450002XX • BEAMER to ICU Protocol No.9450003XX • BEAMER specifications No.9530003XX • ICU specifications, Scope No.9530006XX This document describes the installation of the BEAMER system, as integrated into Customer’s BTS. 2.2. Scope This document describes the installation of the BEAMER System, as integrated into customer’s -BTS.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this instruction guide thoroughly before starting with the installation. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to call Celletra customer support engineering. Celletra support can be reached at the address appearing at the beginning of this manual. 2.3.1. Handling and Moving the BEAMER Array The BEAMER array is a delicate and accurate electrical apparatus. Use extreme caution when handling the array. Always use the original box, with proper padding, when delivering or moving the unit.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.3.2. System Measurement and Testing Conditions Live +24VDC with high current capability exists on the Tx ABT output and the Rx ABT input (all the N-type connectors at the ICU external RF interface). Use extreme care when handling these ports. It is strongly recommended to disconnect the DC power to the ICU, whenever possible, before each and every cable connection to the Tx ABT outputs or the Rx ABT inputs.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Ground Conector view from outside Circuit 1 24-28VDC Figure 8: DC wiring 2.4.1.2. Fuse Replacement Fuses are located under the fuse compartment panel on the front panel. To access the fuses, remove the panel (2 screws). Tx fuse is 20Amp. Rx fuse is 5Amp. The fuses are aircraft circuit breakers that can be used to turn off a whole sub-array. Remember to disconnect the RF drive (or to turn the RF drive OFF) before turning the DC power OFF.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4.2. 2.4.2.1. Connecting the Unit to a Host PC or BTS Controller Serial Communication Connector Communication with BTS controller RS232 connector interface is located on the left side of the MOLEX DC connector on the rear panel. It is a standard 9-pin female D-type connector. Table 1: RS232 communication connector Pin # RS232 2.4.2.2.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Jumpers Figure 10: Serial communication ports and on-board jumper locations It is possible to communicate with the unit via the RS485, using a commercial RS485-RS232 converter. As an example, ADAM-4520 from Advantech can be used for this purpose. 2.4.3. Replacing the Back-Up Battery The ICU controller board is equipped with 3Volt battery, used for NVRAM and real-time clock keepalive function. Under normal operating conditions, this battery should be replaced every three years.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4.4. Bias-Ts In this manual, Bias-Ts are also termed 'sub-array', since each Bias-T can serves an independent portion of an array (i.e., Tx sub-array or Rx1 and Rx2 sub-arrays, which are all physically part of the same array, but are logically independent entities). The Bias-Ts serve four purposes: 1. Supply DC voltage to the BEAMER modules within the sub-array. 2.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.5. Array Installation The BEAMER array provides coverage of ±45° for the azimuth, ±7° for the elevation at –3dB points. A mechanical tilt, continuous up to 15° is provided. We recommend using a 3-4 inch diameter pole for the array installation. The figures later in this section illustrate the installed array with the doors open, showing the Tx and Rx cables connections. The unit should be connected to the main RF cables feeding the array.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Push the upper section of the BEAMER array until its upper bolts engage the upper forks (9) of the mounting assembly and secure them with the lever (9). 3. Tighten the 4 wing nuts (X) using 9/16 wrench. 4. Connect the Rx1, Rx2, Tx and grounding cables (10-13). 2.6.3. BEAMER Array Dismounting (Figures 13 and 14): 1. Insert the winch cable hook through the bracket(7) located on top of the array. 2. Disconnect the Rx1, Rx2, Tx and grounding cables. 3.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 12: Mounting Assembly. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 13: BEAMER Array Mounting/Dismounting (Lower fork) Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 14: BEAMER Array Mounting/Dismounting (Upper fork) Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 15: BEAMER dismounting Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.7. PCS 1x8x8 Array Assembly Instructions 1. Mount the securing clamps (12) on the pole (1) at the location approx. close to the bottom side of the mounting assy. Tighten the wing nuts using 9/16 wrench 2. Mount the Mounting assy. On the pole (1) and secure the clamps (2) with the wing nuts (3). Tighten the wing nuts using 9/16 wrench 3. Untighten the bolts (6) a bit so the hanging arms (7)&(11) are free to swivel around the secondary pole (10). 4.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 6 9 4 8 5 11 3 10 7 2 Mounting Assy 12 Figure 16: Mounting Assy. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 13 Bottom Array 14 Figure 17: Bottom Array Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Top Array 16 15 Figure 18: Top Array 2.8. 2.8.1. Beamer System Setup System Block Diagram The following diagram shows the system connection for a single sector Pol. BEAMER array. A single ICU can support up to four sectors, each connected as described in the figure. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Combiner Rx1 Beamer Rx Beamer Tx Combiner Combiner Combiner Combiner Rx2 Splitter Combiner Tx Beamer Tx Beamer Rx Beamer Tx Beamer Rx Beamer Rx Beamer Tx PolBeamer - 4x1 Array RF Cables Micro-BTS BTS Up-Converter BTS Down-Converter Tx Tx ABT - Tx Rx1 ABT - Rx Rx1 Rx2 ABT - Rx Rx2 Control BTS Controller Monitoring 24VDC ICU Controller Board Interface and Control Unit (ICU) Host / BTS interfaces Figure 19: Beamer single pol.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.8.2. Logical Addresses and System Components The BEAMER system setup treats the system block diagram as a hierarchy tree, with the BTS at the top and the BEAMER modules at the bottom.
INSTALLATION GUIDE The following table summarizes the available address range for the system entities: Table 2: BEAMER system logical addresses range Address range Name ICU 01 to 04. Address 00 reserved for testing Array 01 to 12(03). For Micro- ICU: maximum 03 (always pol. BEAMER) Sub-array (Bias-T) 01 to 12(09). For Micro- ICU: Same as physical address, maximum 09. BEAMER 01 to 16. Address 00 reserved for testing 2.8.3.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Parameter Table 3: ICU - BEAMER default values and quick reference Save Read Data bytes default value Required for µICU code code Operation Mode 05 06 00-Auto 00-Auto Control Mode 07 08 00-Main, 01-Local 00-Main, 01-Local ICU configuration (jumper positions) N/A 09 01-Operation 01-Operation 01-I/O installed 00-I/O not installed 00-MODEM not installed 00-MODEM not installed 00-RS-232/RS485 disabled 01-RS-232/RS485 enabled Not set # of arrays - 03 System Features
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.8.3.1. Set ICU Operation Mode The ICU configuration setup can only be changed when the ICU is set to SLAVE mode. The default ICU configuration is AUTO. To switch to slave mode use 'save operation mode' command (code 05), with parameter 01. Note, however, that if the ICU communication is left unattended for longer than the time out, defined by 'save time out' command (code 36) [default value is 5 minute], the ICU will automatically switch back to AUTO mode.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Sent command Code Data Save ICU system address 03 Response from ICU 101 102 103 104 04 ACK Remarks Change system address from Y to 04 using known ID 101 102 103 104 Note: ICU system address ranges between 01 to 04. ICU address 00 is reserved for system configuration and should not be used. 2.8.3.2. Configuring the Number of BEAMER Arrays The 'save system features' command is used to configure the number of connected BEAMER arrays.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Example: To change the Bias-T attenuation for Bias-T #3 (in this case, a Tx Bias-T) to 12dB (=24 or 18H), use the following command: Code 18 (save Bias-T attenuation), ICU address, 03, 18H 2.8.4.1. BEAMER Array Module Registration The command 'save BEAMER system address' (code 131) registers BEAMER module with ID # AA BB CC DD with system address SS. The BEAMER module ID can be located on the BEAMER module label.
INSTALLATION GUIDE arrays can be supported with a single ICU). The following commands define the system properties, and are independent of the number of installed arrays. These system properties define the alarm and shut-down conditions and limit for both BEAMER and ICU. Setting the BEAMER and ICU limits affects the status reading received when issuing the read status commands (i.e. 'read ICU status' (30), 'read BEAMER status' (29), 'read array status' (28) and 'read Bias-T status' (19)). 2.8.4.4.1.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Description 2.8.4.4.3.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.8.4.5.
INSTALLATION GUIDE G Beamer1 GBeamer 2 +39dbm 1:4 Divider G Beamer 3 [L=6db] Beamer Array [G=13.5dBi] Combined in the Air EIRP=52.5dBm(max) G Beamer 4 +2dbm Coax Loss=L -4dbm Pout (max)=33dBm G=37±0.5dB GC=0 to 15.5dB Pout (max)=10dBm G=30±1dB GC=0 to 15.5dB -20 dbm L=0 to 6dB BTS Input GABT Pin +8dbm Pin=-5dBm to -20dBm Figure 21: Tx link budget example 2.8.5.1.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Measure or estimate, according to the RF cable's vendor specifications, the RF losses over the Tx RF cable. Typical loss for ½" cable is 0.11db/meter or about 5.5dB/50meters. (LTX-CABLE) Measure or estimate the output power from the BTS up-converter at full capacity (PBTS) Using G BEAMER (min)=36dB, estimate the needed output from the Tx-ABT: Pout(ABT)=33dBm-G BEAMER +6dB+0.5dB+ LTX-CABLE Verify that Pout(ABT)<+10dBm.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.8.6. Calibrating the Receive Channel Gain The Pol. BEAMER Rx array gain distribution is illustrated in the following figure. It is assumed that the RF cable loss is 6dB. The shaded circles represent the received system noise level, at maximum available gain and at 1.25MHz bandwidth. -82 dbm 2:1 Rear Combiner [L=0.3dB] Beamer -112 dbm Beamer Array [G=13.5dBi] 2:1 Rear Combiner [L=0.3dB] -82 dbm RX 2 Noise Figure=4db G=30±1dB GC=0 to 15.5dB RX 1 L=3 to 8dB G=6±1dB GC=0 to 15.
INSTALLATION GUIDE The BEAMER -Rx programming property offers the system integrator the tool for calibrating the system gain, in full accordance with the above rules. The proper trade-off between these rules should be found. As an example, if the two Rx channel are very much unbalanced an excessive gain increase might be required at one channel, causing possible interference susceptibility on that channel.
INSTALLATION GUIDE The receivers gain is set. You can perform gain tests, using one of the above-suggested procedures. 2.9. BEAMER System Sector Array Installation Record Sector # ............................................... ICU address......................................... ICU ID number ................................... (from unit label) Array Number ..................................... 2.9.1. Installed BEAMER Modules Unit#1 ID(from unit label)..................
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.10. Test Procedure for Measuring the Rx Gain Balance This section describes a way to measure the gain difference between to RF front-end channel. Following the installation of a Pol. BEAMER array. The measurement requires test equipment and somewhat involved test set-up, based on mobile RF signal generator connected to an antenna, capable of rotating on the horizontal plane. This test setup is not always available.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.11. Smart-Terminal Program Description This program can be used for communication protocol debugging and testing. It is written in Visual Basic for Windows 95 environment and provides basic control on the ICU and BEAMER parameters, via the RS485 or RS232 serial communication ports. The program is primarily oriented for engineering debugging and it is not intended to be used as a commercial interface to the ICU.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 24: Smart Terminal 2 window Com port - when pressing this tab the program displays the available serial ports. Select the one that is connected via the RS232 interface to the ICU. Get file - the program is loading commands to the ICU, written in the format as defined by the PC to ICU protocol. These commands are stored in directory 'Commands' within the 'smart-terminal2' directory. The commands are in ASCII format, one byte per line, each byte followed by carriage return.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.11.3. Entering and Editing a Command A command may be entered manually, entering byte value (0 to 255) decimal number at the Sent Data Input window, followed by pressing the Send tab. The same command can also be sent with a script file, using the Get File tab. Figure 25: Entering and editing a command 2.11.3.1. Editing a Command To edit a command, enter a value at the Sent Data Input window, followed by Send.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 26: Using scripts The script data will appear at the Sent Data window (command code followed by command data). The program will not test for correctness of the script data. It assumes that the script is legal, and the data is in Hex format. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
3. BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.1. Functions The BSM program enables monitoring and control of the BEAMER units form a local or remote PC based host computer. Its main functions are: Status report for each Array Status report for each BEAMER Control of system capacity and configuration Control of each BEAMER Monitoring & Control of the ICU functions and Active Bias-Ts Setting the Active Bias-T amplifiers gains for Tx and Rx channels. 3.2. Requirements for Operation 3.2.1.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.3. 3.3.1. User Interface Description Main Menu - Active Radiating Module System Manager The Active Radiating system manager enables: Display of systems status report such as: Site name Status of each Array Real time date and clock Authorized level for changes Access to the following operating menus and functions: System Password BEAMER monitoring and control 3.3.2. System Menu List The SYSTEM menu list provides the functions to set system parameters.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM Four levels of password are available: 1. "Guest" level can only observe indications. 2. "Operator" level can apply changes to System configuration setting menu and BEAMER setting menu in addition to "Guest" abilities. 3. "Supervisor" level can apply changes to the system settings, such as Capacity/Failure conditions and Limit/Shutdown conditions, in addition to the "Operator" abilities. 4.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.5. BSM S/W The BSM Software enables system configuration and monitoring functionality of each unit in the system. Operation of the software will be described in the following paragraphs. 3.5.1. S/W Installation The software installation is from diskette that supplied by Celletra . • Put disk no.1 in the floppy drive and run "Setup". • Follow the instructions on the screen until completion of installation. 3.5.2.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.7. Comm Port Selection Connect RS-232 or RS-485 cable to the ICU. Run the cable to a Comm port on your PC. 3.8. Password Entering In order to create or modify a configuration, you will need "Administrator” password level. 3.9. Host Selection From the Setting menu select Main Host and then select either Local or Remote Host. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.10. Installation of ICU in System Operate ICU 24VDC Power Supply . Enter the ICU ID opposite any one of the ICU addresses. 3.11. Failure Conditions Selection Select Major or Minor Fail according to operator application Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.12. BEAMER Limits Definition Select limits according to operator application 3.13. Shut Down Conditions Enable/Disable Enable or disable Shut Down conditions according to operator aplication. The “Shut Down Conditions” should be saved only after Beamer installation paragraph 4.18 Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.14. ICU Limits Definition Select ICU limits according to operator application 3.15. System Definition Define the Number of Arrays and the Type of Arrays in your system. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.16. Sub-Array and BEAMER Setting From the Setting menu select Array Setting and SubArray Setting. (See instructions on next page) Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.17. Sub Array Setting Define Bias-Ts according to system definition and array location Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.18. BEAMER Installation From BEAMER Setting select BEAMER. The S/W starts looking for installed BEAMERs. Wait until Apply button becomes available. Add missing BEAMERs or make changes according to existing installation by adding BEAMER ID numbers. Confirm by clicking Apply button. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.19. Column and Row Definition In the Array address combo box, select the Array number. Check the Beamer Location. Enter the Col and Row for the Beamer. Repeat for each Beamer in the Array. Click Apply when you have completed an Array of BEAMERs. Repeat this procedure for all the Arrays. Click OK. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.20. Sub-Array Status and Attenuator Setting Select from Array Status window an Array and select Sub-Array option. Click Pause Updating Window and adjust the attenuator value between 0 and 15.5 dB. Click Apply in order to save your selection. 3.21. Control & BEAMER Setting Point cursor at an Array window. Click to view all BEAMER addresses in selected Array. Double click to see BEAMER Control screen.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.22. BEAMER Control Click Pause Updating Window and select attenuator value for Tx and Rx according to your system definition. Click Apply to save your selection. Click OK to return to Main screen. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.23. ICU Status Click on ICU window to see ICU status. In case of a failure, double click on it to display details 3.24. ICU CTRLR Status Double click on the CTRLR window to view this box, which shows the CTRLR parameters in detail. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array SystemAssembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
BSM (BEAMER SYSTEM MANAGER) PROGRAM 3.25. ICU Properties From Setting you can select ICU Properties to view the SW versions of the ICU CTRLR card Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
4. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 4.1. Introduction This chapter is a guide to loading program files to the ICU and BEAMER via their Monitoring and Control communication channels. This enables program upgrades in the field without dismantling the equipment for that purpose. The program loading is done from a PC with a using the CELLETRA SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING SYSTEM program, which is supplied by CELLETRA.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE application program loading) and cannot be modified. The memory size allocated for the application is 64 Kbytes. Programming a new application program into the FLASH memory does not affect the ICU configuration parameters. 4.2.1.2. ICU Download Operation Mode Loading a program file to the ICU is enabled while the ICU operates in Download mode. The operation mode of the ICU is changed by a command through the serial communication channel.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 4.2.2. Downloading Software to the BEAMER The Software download process enables loading of a new application program file for the BEAMER host processor and the DSP via the serial communication channel and saving it to the FLASH memory in the BEAMER. 4.2.2.1. BEAMER Memory Configuration The BEAMER includes two processors a DSP and a HOST.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 4.2.2.2.3. File Name Format for DSP Files will be identified by the following suffixes: • DSP Program file: name.dpm • DSP Data file: name.ddm 4.3. User Interface for SW Download 4.3.1. Functions The Software download program enables download program files to the ICU and the BEAMER from a local PC-based host computer.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 4.4. User Interface Description When operating the program the following window will be displayed: 4.4.1. System Field The System field displays the address of the ICU and its ID number that is controlled by the operated program. In case that the system includes few ICUs the required ICU can be selected by its address from the address bar. When the program is operated it scans the addresses (1 to 4) and displays the address of the existing ICUs in the System filed .
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 4.4.5. Destination Field Destination field displays the destination for the file loading – BEAMER or ICU. 4.4.6. Setting Menu Setting menu includes the following functions: • ICU Setting • Software loading code • Software remote loader • Site name • Destination • ComPort 4.4.6.1. ICU Setting If the connected ICU is not configured- meaning that it does not have an address - this function enables defining and saving an address to the ICU.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 4.4.6.3. Software Remote Loader This function enables saving of the program loader name into the BEAMER. Software remote loader is an alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters. 4.4.6.4. Site Name This function enables saving to the BEAMER the name of the site name where a program was recently loaded to the BEAMER. Site name is an alphanumeric expression up to 20 characters. 4.4.6.5.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 4.4.7. Password Menu Password menu enables the inclusion of the following functions: 1. Enter password and user name 2. Low level 3. Change the Administrator password 4.4.7.1. Enter Password Clicking on the Enter password function will display the following window: The displayed window enables entering the required password, which enables the loading process. 4.4.7.2. Low Level Clicking on Low Level sets the Guest level authorization. 4.4.7.3.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 1. Connect the PC that includes the Celletra program loader program to the ICU via the serial port. 2. If you wish to keep the log file then save it, otherwise the log file will be erased during the new file loading. 3. Operate Celletra program loader program and wait until the address of the ICU appears at the ICU address bar. If the system includes few ICUs, select the address of the required ICU from the address bar. 4.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 11. During the loading process a status bar will be displayed: 12. Wait about 3 minutes until the process is completed. If you wish to stop loading the file then click on the Cancel button. 13. After the file has been loaded into the RAM successfully the ICU will program the FLASH memory. During the FLASH programming the following message will be displayed: 14. The new program version will operate at the end of this process and the ICU is operational again. 15.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 10. Enter the ID number of the required BEAMER and click O.K to continue. In case that the particular ICU ID number does not exist in the system the following warning message will be displayed: ERROR : BEAM ER NUMBR 51 IS NOT RESPONDING Otherwise the following window will be displayed: 11. Check the required file type for loading and click OK to continue . The following window will enable to select the particular file to be loaded: 12.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE 15. The new program version will operate at the end of this process and the BEAMER is operational again. Proprietary Information Title: BEAMER Array System Assembly and Operation Manual Doc. No.: 913000100 Rev.
WARRANTY The following is just to inform you that: The manufacturer warrants its hardware products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from receipt by the end user. During the warranty period, the manufacturer will either, at its opinion, repair or replace products that prove to be defective. The warranty applies to the hardware only. Refer to RMA procedures for returned goods procedure.
INDEX acronyms, 11 clock, 44 array, 22, 28, 40, 41, 49, 57 comm, 59 assembly, 28 command, 53 dismounting, 28 communication, 18 installation, 49 communications mounting, 28 serial, 25 attenuator, 67 control, 18 battery DC replacing, 26 BEAMER, 13, 34, 65, 80 connections, 23 distribution, 19 configuring, 37 failure conditions, 60 control, 68 file transfer, 72, 73 defining limits, 61 PC to BEAMER, 73 installation, 65 PC to ICU, 72 memory, 73 fuse, 23 software download, 73 GUI, 56
INDEX measurement conditions, 23 Rx gain, 50 menus, 56 Rx-ABT gain, 48 messages, 57 script, 53 ICU, 14, 23, 60, 62, 69, 70, 71, 78 serial communications, 25 memory, 71 shut down, 61 properties, 70 Smart-Terminal, 51 software download, 71 software, 58, 71, 73 status, 69 downloading to BEAMER, 73 monitoring, 18, 57 downloading to ICU, 71 network, 18 user interface, 74 password, 59, 78 user interface for download, 74 program, 51, 78 loading, 78 receive gain, 50 sofware, 74 status report
