Eclipse2 IP Commander Software User Manual Publication Reference – 0308920019 23 November 2011 ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 1
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Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................... 6 2. Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 6 2.1. Connection ......................................
5.12.1. RX VCO......................................................................................................................... 19 5.13. TX Path ............................................................................................................................... 19 5.14. Forward Power ................................................................................................................... 19 5.15. Reverse Power......................................................................
6.2.25. Talkgroup IN (VoIP/RoIP)............................................................................................. 30 6.2.26. Multi-Tone Decoder .................................................................................................... 31 6.2.27. Multi-Tone Encoder..................................................................................................... 31 6.2.28. Continuous Wave Identification..................................................................................
1. Introduction The Eclipse2 series product range is a radio platform that provides an array of features and applications. The IP Commander software is used to monitor and configure a range of parameters, within the Eclipse2 Transceiver Modules, via the local USB port or remotely using the Internet Protocol over Ethernet. IP Commander is a platform independent application, written in Java®, and will run on many operating systems, including all versions of Microsoft® Windows, Apple® MAC OS and Linux.
Figure 1 Base station front and an rear views ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 7
2.2. Default Login Start IP Commander by clicking on the desktop icon and log in using the following user name and password and click “OK” Default User Name: admin Default Password: rft NOTE: The logon screen will not be displayed if “Auto Logon” is enabled. NOTE: The user name and password are case sensitive. Figure 2 Login screen 2.3. Changing Admin Password To change the administrator password: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select “Admin” from the main menu bar. Select “Users”.
2.4. Auto Login IP Commander can be setup to auto login, without requiring a username and password. To enable Auto Login select “Admin” from the toolbar and click “Auto Login” NOTE: Auto Login is enabled by default. If you upgrade IP Commander, you will need to turn Auto Login off after the upgrade is complete.
3. Base Station Menu The Base Station Menu stores a list of base stations, to which IP Commander may be connected. 3.1. Adding a Base Station Connection To configure a base station connection, select from the main toolbar “File” then select “Base Stations” There are two default entries in the table: • Eclipse2 default IP Address 192.168.1.201 • Local Base Station using the USB Port Any entry can be added or removed from the list except for the Local USB Port.
3.2. Connecting to a Base Station To connect to a base station, double click an entry in the list or highlight an entry and click “Connect”.
4. Admin Menu The Admin menu allows you to: • Add or remove users • Upgrade and rollback Base Station software • Backup and restore a snapshot of the base station configuration and software. • Check for Software Updates via the RF Technology website • Reboot the currently selected Base Station • Select “Slow Connection <9600bps” speed • Enable “Alarm Audio” • Enable “Auto Login” 4.1. Users The User Configuration menu allows you to add, delete or edit additional users from the table.
4.2. Base Station Software IP Commander can perform an update or rollback of the base station software. The Eclipse2 contains two copies of the firmware image, one active and one inactive. During a software upgrade, the new version is copied to the inactive memory location, only becoming active after a successful installation. If an upgrade is interrupted, the original firmware will continue to be active. The software upgrade is carried out using the local USB port or remotely using the Ethernet connection.
data, including the signal map and channel profiles. 4.3.1. Backup To start the Backup process select “Backup/Restore” from the Admin menu, then type a filename for the backup file. Click “Save” and the backup process will start. The backup process will take approximately two minutes to complete. The backup file will have a default format of “base_station_name@xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.ebs” • • • Where base_station_name is the text from the networking name field xxx.xxx.xxx.
4.6. Slow Connection This selection adjusts IP Commander’s response time to suit slow speed networks. Only enable this selection for IP networks that have a data rate of 9600bps or less. 4.7. Play Alarm Audio If enabled, IP Commander will play an “Alarm” sound in a response to an alarm message sent from the base station. The alarm will be played through the speakers connected to the computer. The alarm sound can be customised by replacing the file “C:\Program Files\IPCommander\wav\alarm.
5. Overview Once a connection with a base station has been established, the overview panel will display the following information: • Operational Channel including Name and Transmit/Receive frequencies. • Networking Information including Name, IP address and subnet mask. • System Logging including IP address and message type.
Figure 10 Overview Panel 5.1. Operational Channel Displays the current active channel including transmit and receive frequencies. To change channels click on the “Up” or “Down” arrows on the “Channel” field and click the “Apply” button. 5.2. Networking The Networking field displays, and allows the configuration of, the parameters required for IP networking: the current base station name, IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP. • Name: Specifies the name of the base station.
discarded and the current settings retained. 5.3. Logging (Syslog) The Eclipse2 has a built-in Syslog client conforming to the RFC3164 protocol. When enabled the Eclipse2 will send messages to a Syslog Server or Host using a specified IP address and severity level. • Enable Logging: Click on check box to enable logging. • Host: Enter the IP address of the Syslog Server that will receive the messages. • Min Severity: Specifies the level of the message type. There are eight message types: Level 0.
When receiving a valid analog signal the RX path will be highlighted in green. Blue highlighting indicates a valid P25 signal. 5.8. RSSI Displays the Received Signal Strength in dBm. 5.9. C/N Displays the current RF Carrier to Noise Ratio in dB. 5.10. Channel Bandwidth Displays the current channel bandwidth. 12.5KHz or 25KHz. 5.11. RX P25 NAC Displays the current decoded RX NAC. Only displayed when the C4FM demodulator is present on the signal map. 5.12.
5.16. Maximum Deviation Displays the maximum transmitter deviation for the current channel. Typical maximum deviation values are 2.5KHz for Narrowband channels and 5KHz for wideband channels. 5.17. TX VCO Shows the current TX VCO tuning voltage and PLL frequency. 5.18. TX P25 NAC Displays the current TX NAC. Only displayed when the C4FM modulator is present on the signal map. 5.19.
Figure 11 Voting sequence ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 21
6. Signals The Signals menu panel provides a visual tool with which to configure the Signal Map. Within the signal map, various Function Blocks are placed and interconnected to set the required base station controls and features. An example signal map is shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 Signals Panel 6.1. Using the Signal Map The Signal map configures the Eclipse2 by using various function blocks to form a base station or repeater. Configuring the signal map is carried out by using a drag and drop interface.
The output of each function block can be connected to the inputs of multiple function blocks, to a maximum of ten. To do this, repeat the dragging operation, from the small red square, for each desired output connection. Under these circumstances, the input to each block is identical, the single output being simultaneously copied to each of the function block inputs. Signal Maps can also be saved to a file and reused to configure another base station.
Function Blocks available: • FM Analogue Modulator and Demodulator • APCO P25 Modulator and Demodulator • CTCSS encode/decode and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) • De-emphasis and Pre-emphasis • Line Audio gain control • Audio Filters (Low pass, High pass, Notch and Bandpass) • Priority Control • EclipseNet IP Networking (TIA-102.BAHA AFSI/DFSI). • Voice Reporting • Audio Tone Generator • Signal Path Mixer 6.2.
transmitter. Maximum deviation setting is 10KHz in 1Hz steps. Standard values are 2.5KHz deviation for 12.5KHz channel spacing and 5.0KHz deviation for 25KHz channel spacing. These can be configured on a per channel basis, via channel menu. The input can connect to the output of the tone encoder, pre-emphasis, line in, EclipseNet VoIP Networking and audio filters. 6.2.3. Tone Decoder Provides CTCSS and DCS decoding.
6.2.6. Pre-Emphasis Provides a standard FM Transmitter pre-emphasised audio response. Required for standard base station and repeater configurations. Connects between the FM Modulator and Audio Filters. 6.2.7. Line Input The Line Input function connects the external 600 Ohm Balanced Line Input to the transmit audio path. The audio input is typically set for a level of -10dBm to achieve 60% of system deviation.
The Gain function block has one input and multiple outputs and provides audio level attenuation or amplification for any audio signal. Values range from +/- 40dB in steps of 0.1 dB. As an example, using the Gain function allows the audio levels to be adjusted for the Line In and Line Out audio ports. 6.2.10. Phase Invert The Phase Invert block provides a 180 degree inversion of an audio signal. Typically used for specialist applications to invert the phase of a FFSK signalling system. 6.2.11.
• The Audio Line Output port. The voice reporting can be used for providing the current channel information and any alarms that are present and route them accordingly to the configuration of the signal map. 6.2.14. Tone Generator The Tone generator function block allows audio signals to be generated within the base station for testing purposes or specific applications such as a receive status tone generator for Sinad Voters. The frequency range is 1 to 3400Hz, in 1Hz increments.
The HPF filter function is specified by setting the pass frequency value from 200Hz to 3.4 kHz. 6.2.19. Low Pass Filter (LPF) The LPF filter function is specified by setting the cuttoff frequency value from 100Hz to 3.4 kHz. 6.2.20. Pass Filter (BPF) IP Commander will combine the lowpass filter and the highpass filter to form a bandpass filter. The frequency range is from 100Hz to 3.4KHz 6.2.21.
of IP Conmmander. When these patterns are activated, the transmitter will immediately key up and start transmitting. The TX NAC code is set via the channel menu. The modulator can send P25 voice and data messages, as well as Trunking Signalling Blocks (TSBKs). 6.2.24. Talkgroup Out (VoIP/RoIP) Using the Talkgroup Out function enables EclipseNet functionality as per TIA-102.BAHA APCO P25 DFSI/AFSI.
DFSI/AFSI. DFSI will be enabled when the Talkgroup In function is driving a P25 block, and AFSI will be enabled when driving a PCM/analog block. To setup Talkgroup In, drag the function block onto the signal map, right click, select “Edit” and enter a valid port number, corresponding to an appropriate Talkgroup Out RTP port number, for Unicast, or a valid IP address and port number, for Multicast. For detailed configuration on EclipseNet consult the Eclipse2 Application Guide. 6.2.26.
6.2.28. Continuous Wave Identification This block periodically inserts a Morse code identifier into an audio stream. It has one input and one output. The input is the audio stream into which the identifier is to be inserted. The output is the audio stream, with the identifier inserted. The period between identifiers, the speed of the Morse Code, the frequency of the CW tone and the message being sent are set in the transmitter profile, on a per channel basis. Further details are in section 7.10.
will be periodically repeated, for as long as the input remains active. The external input which is used as the trigger, the polarity of the external input, the text of the message and the repetition period of the alarm message are all programmable. Optionally, the external input can also be used to active an alarm within the Eclispe2’s alarm subsystem. This “User Defined” alarm will generate warnings and an SNMP trap, like any other alarm in the Eclipse2. Up to two digital I/O blocks may be instantiated.
alarm is generated by the logical OR, of the state of each IO block that has alarming enabled.
7. Channels The Channel menu configures the following fields: • Transmit and Receive Frequencies • CTCSS and DCS encode and decode tones • Channel Name • Channel Number (max 256 Channels) • Channel Bandwidth (12.5KHz or 25KHz) • Mute Settings • P25 NAC codes • Profile Name and Number (max 256 Profiles) Figure 14 Channels Panel The each channel in the menu is treated as a profile for the signal graph, as defined in the signals panel.
of the appropriate function block on the signal map. • FM Modulator • FM Demodulator • Tone Encoder (CTCSS & DCS) • Tone Decoder (CTCSS & DCS) • P25 Modulator (APCO P25) • P25 Demodulator (APCO P25) For example, placing the tone decoder block into the signal map will enable the Subaudio panel in RX profile. Each channel is effectively a stored profile. Each entry in the channel table has an associated channel number, a transmit frequency, a receive frequency and a reference profile number.
• Transmit Limit Timer from 0 to 999 minutes 7.4. RX Subaudio The RX Subaudio tab defines the CTCSS or DCS tone for the current profile. 7.5. TX Subaudio The TX Subaudio tab defines the following fields: • CTCSS or DCS tone. • CTCSS Deviation • DCS Deviation • DCS Invert Enable • No Tone Period • Enable Reverse Tone Burst 7.6. RX Mute/RSSI The Mute/RSSI Tab stores the mute settings for the receiver.
7.9. TX P25 The TX P25 tab allows the user to choose whether to repeat the incoming NAC or override with a user defined TX NAC code. 7.10. TX CWID The TX CWID tab allows the user to set the period between CWID identifiers, the speed of the Morse Code, the frequency of the CW tone used and the message being sent. The ID field is used to set the Morse code message to be transmitted. It can be up to 20 characters in length, and contain the characters A-Z, 0-9 and the punctuation characters shown in Table 1.
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8. Calibration The Calibration Menu allows the audio codec, RF Exciter Power and Receiver RSSI values to be saved to the Reciter Module. Use the procedures in the Eclispe2 Technical Manual to calibrate the Reciter Module. 8.1. Codec calibration The Codec calibration stores a reference audio level for the Line In and Front Panel Microphone audio inputs. Figure 16 Codec Calibration 8.2. Output power calibration The Output Power calibration stores the user entered values measured from a Radio Test Set.
8.3. RSSI calibration Stores the signal strength value, in dBm, of the receiver module. Calibrates the RSSI value displayed in IP Commander. Refer to the Eclipse2 Technical Manual for the calibration procedure.
9. SNMP Eclipse2 supports SNMPv2 protocol for major base station parameters. SNMP database is available on request.
