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1. Save ini iy Desktop 4 Emy Documents Ee 4 My Computer My Recent Documents My Documents 9 My Computer a File name Default Network Fregw ave Network File far My Network Save as type For csv file exports select Export from the Options drop down and select Comma Separated Values Name and save the file to a desired location Export To Save ini E Desktop n My Documents Ly My Computer Mu Recent he My Network Places Documents AL Fick Import SS ET Desktop My Documents ws My Computer File name S lt MyNetwork Saveastype Tool Suite CSV csv Once either a fwn file or csv file has been exported the system will alert that user that the export was successful Network Export Lai r Jj Export successful Clear Radios Removes all radios and settings from a network however the network name and network settings remain Tool Suite will prompt the user before they clear a radio list Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel and exit 70 FreeWave Tool Suite Clear Radios A This will clear all radios From khe selected network Gre you sure you wish bo continue Remove Network Deletes all radio and network settings associated with a network as well as the network name and any stored diagnostic data Tool Suite will prompt the user before they remove an entire network Click Yes
2. Q Search gt Options ry A 2 Show All Show Infrastructure Show Alerts _ Show Warnings Show Alarms 82 d FreeWave Tool Suite Polling Located to the left of the Filter button Polling selectively polls radios that only meet Warning Alarm or Alert both warnings and alarms criteria a user specifies or will poll only Parent radios Masters Repeaters or Slave Repeaters directly linked to a Master when Poll Infrastructure is selected To reset the polling back to normal select Poll All Radios Polling F Filter C Search gt Optic Poll All Radios Poll Infrastructure Poll Radios With Warnings i Poll Radios With Alerts d Poll Radios With Alarms Additional Feature Verify Database This feature available in both Configuration and Network Diagnostics applications compresses data and ensures the integrity of the database If the underlying Tool Suite database passes the integrity check an Integrity check complete and compacted screen will appear after clicking Verify Database FreeWave Tool Suite P Jj Integrity checked and database compacted 83 N FreeWave Tool Suite Local Diagnostics This application presents a real time snapshot of MultiPoint setups that measure the signal to noise level of the radio This information may be taken from a Slave Repeater or Slave Repeater radio NOTE In order to run Local Diagnostics the u
3. All or Quick is selected the changes made to settings in Tool Suite will not be sent to the radio this includes setting a radio back to factory defaults Device Information Upon a successful read of a device after clicking Read Radio or Read Serial Base the Device list updates to include the device s serial number name and a symbol to indicate the operation mode Tool Suite also refreshes the right side of the window displaying the settings of the device Selecting a device 23 FreeWave Tool Suite listed in the Discovered Devices or Templates view refreshes the Device Information and other settings for that selection Serial TCP Configuration 1 To begin configuring serial radios select Configuration from the Applications pane 2 Make sure the selected network is either Serial or TCP Terminal 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 Serial Configuration com Port p s FcR pases A A 4 Sf amp F Se 69 Free Wa ve gt COM1 E Read Read Upgrade Upgrade View Add Import Verify Radio Serial Base Radio Module Available Network Network Database Networks Communication Firmware IL Datastore Applications 69 FGR2 FreeWave Configuration Filter Options Devices Network Design IN a ea Devices Configuration g Network amp Network Diagnostics GY Local Diagnostics 2 Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal Select a radio from the tree or read from a radio currentl
4. File Plus Configuration A IP Address a oe 6 Plus gt Sh Ss Se 3 moot V FreeWave 192 168 111 201 JE Radio Network Network Database Y Communication Datastore Networks Applications 9 Plus FreeWave Configuration Z Filter gt Options Devices Network Design A Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program s Default F Quick W All Configuration l Network Device Information IPSetup Serial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools 4 gt 9 _ 876 8236 p FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Series Serial Port Mode Network Diagnostics 2 192 168 111 199 deceit j _ HT slave 834 5901 i Ep HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series 192 168 111 201 Local Diagnostics Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal iy CP Data Logger Updates 4 Hil gt Discovered Devices 2 Template Devices 0 id Available applications Manage saved radio settings and folders NOTE Serial ports 1 and 2 are independent of each other they can have different baud rates parity protocol etc 34 N FreeWave Tool Suite Plus Ethernet Radio Setup Menu In the Radio Setup Menu the user can set the device s Operation Mode Transmission Characteristics and Multipoint Parameters Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program 5 Default F Quick E Network Device Information IP Setup Serial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools a
5. and choose the modem mode of the device to attach Program Settings Edit Settings Rename Connect s Slave g Remove Repeater A Sslave Repeater Select the Radio Type All possible radio types that can connect to the Master are listed Name the device template Click Add Once connected an icon for the modem mode will appear with the inherent critical settings 42 FreeWave Tool Suite New Slave Name Slave O FGR Master Radio Type FGR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz Series at FGR 900 MHz Cathodic Protection Key A nt GR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz IO Master Re 0 Te 0 Key A FGR 900 MHz IO Slave Add GR 900 MHz Series i Net ID 1839 Ru 0 Tx F FGR 900 MHz Short Range Max 8 Min 9 b Repeater i Select the Radio Type All possible radio types that can connect to the Master are listed ll Name the device template ili Once connected an icon for the modem mode will appear with the inherent critical settings New Repeater Name Repeater FGR Master A Radio Type FGR 900 MHz Series m FGR 900 MHz Series e FGR 900 MHz Cathodic Protection Key A GR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz IO sani Poe 0 Tx 0 Key A RE Disabled Add FGR 900 MHz IO Slave Net ID 1839 Re O Te 1 FGR 900 MHz Series Met IL Rx O Tx FGR 900 MHz Short Range Max amp Min 9 c Slave Repeater i Select the Radio Type All possible radio types that can connect to the Master are liste
6. e Battery Voltage Set the low limit at or below a value of 5 and the high limit at or above 31 measured in VDC 99 N FreeWave Tool Suite e Temperature Set the low limit at or below a value of 36 and the high limit at or above a value of 76 measured in C Enable Discrete Output Programming amp Enable VSNS Programming In order to activate the Discrete Out and or VSNS programming button s on the toolbar the user must select each desired checkbox prior to using either programming function Please refer to the section on CP Data Logger Programming for more information on the individual functions Refresh Selecting Refresh updates the sites and then the groups in the tree view Clear Network Selecting Clear Network deletes all sites and groups within the entire network NOTE A single site can be deleted by right clicking on the specific site for deletion and selecting Delete Start and Stop Polling 1 To start Polling data click Connect in the Network section of the ribbon 2 To stop the Poller click Disconnect 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o B X Cathodic Protection A v y Discrete Out VSNS l r Poll Commands Programming Applications FreeWave COM1 8 bit Options Radios Summary A E Network Configuration FW 2 4GHz CP p Address 1 6 Polling Weekly z New Site Network Diagnostics Cp Address 2 Polling Off W Fre
7. File button is a small drop down button that allows the user to e Hide or show the ribbon toolbar Minimize the Ribbon e Move the drop down button to its own toolbar which displays below the ribbon or replace the drop down button back to its original position above the File button on the title bar Show Below the Ribbon This function is also achieved by hitting the ribbon toggle button located above the FreeWave logo or double clicking on the Serial Configuration tab located next to the File tab 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 ES P Serial Configuration A Com Port A A p 4 Sa eg SS 9 Testing I2 IOS COM1 Read Read Upgrade Upgrade View Add Import Verify Free Vave i Radio Serial Base Radio Module 7 Available Network Network Database a Communication Firmware Datastore I Networks I 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o B Fite Serial Configuration eS v Applications 69 FreeWave FGRs FreeWave Technologies Inc Configuration Filter gt Options 15 N FreeWave Tool Suite NOTE Clicking once on the Serial Configuration tab while the ribbon is hidden displays the ribbon until the user clicks a button or anywhere outside of the ribbon The ribbon display is restored once you change to another Application hit the toggle button above the FreeWave logo or double click on the Serial Configuration tab N FreeWave Tool Suite Using Tool Suite Software Applications
8. FreeWave FreeWave Technologies Tool Suite Version 2 6 0 FreeWave Technologies Inc 1880 South Flatiron Court Boulder CO 80301 303 444 3862 303 786 9948 Fax www FreeWave com N FreeWave Tool Suite Table of Contents IT RODUC TION c A N A 4 INSTALLING PREEWAYV E TOOL SULTE secccccsccsccccccatasecacevenceacecaceevsacteaesasecavavaisivseeusavsacorssiacnsarsevacanaseereaceeeseecaces 4 DO perce teat se erst nce a cee E E ada cie alone EA E E E 5 Toa TC QUA ET OTIS eese y RE E EE EA EEEE ERE E S 5 T TOO Ue E A EA EEE E E E E E EEA EE E E E EA 9 UFCRADINC TOOL UL ioa a a NT T ATE ges cemems 12 PROM VERSIONS 2 0 L 2AND BELOW cerriipuess sineira EAS eaS aE TA aSa aa EAA aSa aaan TA aSa 12 CONNECTING RADIOS TO A COMPUTER OR LAPTOP eeesosssssscccccccsssescecoccssssceccccoosssseccoosssssscecosossssssee 14 RECOMMENDED COMPUTER DISPLAY SETTINGS eeeeessseseeccecscssssceccccsssscecoccssssssececocsssescecocssssscsececosssssecesoo 14 NAVIGATING THROUGH TOOL SUITE pe cscasassesssescancasncetaccassecatesesstsaineasesnsntecsestecsuaeavedaawoaciessasacigasesseeneussassenens 14 TOOL SOIE RIBBONS AND TOOLBAR eater n EE N A EEE NEE 14 PEE BOTELON ees cts cs E EE E E E E EE A E E 15 KIBO T COL BOTI ON eroi E E E EAE TA EEE TO 15 USING TOOL SUITE SOFTWAR pvpesacecissincccccacesosicesnsceaseecteseuccecccusecstscanscoaseusaesuscgeosuactedavesescoaseubassuoucustvsansceosuners 17 APPLICA TION a E N A E E E EN E E E E E ene 17 ADDING A NETO ere E
9. LAD0014AA page 6 Section COILS 2 SENSOR POWER on the FreeWave Utilities CD Summary View Displays the most recent polls and provides an overview of all the sites and groups within the network on a single page NOTE If the Rectifier Input Status is ON in the site then the check box will be checked in the Summary View It cannot be manipulated from this view E FreeWave COM1 8 bit Options History Radios Summary lt Hideo L E Rectifier Battery Rectifier Pipe Soil Recusa i Modbus All Temp Input Name Addr Coordinates Group Last Poll Date Voltage VDO VDG Voltage Current Voltage eO DIi DI2 DO VSNS med mVDC e j ee wo mA mVDC ro aoe Status f L PN2AGHZCP 1 NotSet NoGroup 3 23 2010 3 4952 39999 001 49999 1224 089 657307 2300 J n New Site 2 Not Set No Group NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN Located at the bottom of the Data Logger screen displays at a glance history for an individual site what was polled and what the reading was at that time of polling The history tab is refreshed as often as a radio is polled 106 FreeWave Tool Suite Cathodic Protection Force Refresh J Rectifier Interrupt Latest f Perform Instant Off Poll Commands oar 1926 94 12 24 F 1 926 94 12 24 iai 1926 94 12 24 ihr Gee 0 00 5 923 63 12 24 het eal 0 00 5 923 63 12 24 New Site ena 0 00 6 033 46 12 24 Polling Off k 399 99
10. Network Poll Commands Programm 9 On IOP IF re _ Applications amp FreeWave COM1 8 bit Qom Options x Radios Summary N le 2 Network Configuration FW 2 4GHz CP C Address 1 6 Polling Weekly New Site Network Diagnostics e Address 2 Polling Off p Local Diagnostics FreeWave CP 0 M LF Polling Weekly New Group 0 Polling Off 4 New Site L Cp Address 3 Spectrum Tool Polling Off Setup Terminal Prd 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 2 00 2 10 2 20 2 30 2 40 2 50 00 3 10 0 3 40 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 Shunt Rectifier Rectifier Pipe Soil Battery Temp Analog Analog CP Data Logger Voltage Current Voltage Voltage Input Input 2 gt gt 160 m 134 200 fal 3000 30 E 80 E 5 f 5 80 Gm 02 100 1500 om 3 75 3 75 a A H E a 0 0 68 0 0 20 25 25 10 0 E Updates a0 H 0 34 100 E 1500 3 1 25 1 25 180 o 200 E 3000 o 40 E 0 0 e941 0 8941 399 99 6 573 07 12 24 29 00 0 0095 vox mA rv Vix vox Polling Digital Digital VSNS Discrete Power Status Input 1 Input 2 u Status Available applications Out Poll Data Configuration History NOTE For more detailed information on programming the Sensor Power VSNS please refer to the Cathodic Protection Manual Addendum Document
11. 6 573 07 12 24 n m O 3 23 2010 1 51 56 P 3 23 2010 2 13 12 PN 3 23 2010 2 13 31 PN 3 23 2010 2 58 20 P 3 23 2010 3 30 36 P 3 23 2010 3 47 20 P 3 23 2010 3 49 52 P 0020200 0 0 0 Available applications View Report To save or print the history data right click on the specific site and select View Report Cathodic Protection Connect Disconnect Settings Radios Summary aeaii Polling Off Available applications 1 Specify the date range of the data to view 107 N FreeWave Tool Suite Site Reporting Date Range 21 2010 aras agid 2 Click Report to bring up the report viewer or Cancel to exit 3 Once the report is populated to save export as either an Adobe PDF or an Excel spreadsheet click the disk icon on the report To print click the printer icon FW 2 4GHz CP Report 0 X is 11 of 1 gt PI J B IERE Fi bd l 100 d _ tue es site Report Acrobat PDF file Yb E Site Name FW 2 4GHz CP Modbus Address 1 Coordinates Group No Group Rectifier Rectifier Pipe Temp Analog Rectifier Poll Date Current Voltage 6 573 07 0 01 False 3 23 2010 3 49 52 PM 6 033 46 0 01 False 3 23 2010 3 47 20 PM 5 923 63 0 01 False 3 23 2010 3 30 36 PM 5 923 63 0 01 False 3 23 2010 2 58 20 PM 1 926 94 0 01 False 3 23 2010 2 13 31 PM 1 926 94 0 01 False 3 23 2010 2 13 12 PM 1 926 94 0 01 False 3 23 2010 1
12. It will be used to help filter your networks in the drop down display Network Name EME Wt Company Next gt Cancel 3 Choose Serial as the network type Add Network Next we ll pick the type of network you intend to run You can see a description of each option to the right of the dropdown Network Type Serial z Standard direct serial network lt Back Finish 4 Click Finish to save the network name company name if applicable and to return to Configuration or Network Diagnostics 18 FreeWave Tool Suite Available applications Manage saved radio settings and folders Adding a TCP Terminal Server Network 1 To add anew TCP Terminal Server network in Configuration or Network Diagnostics click Add Network in the Datastore section of the Configuration or Network Diagnostics application ribbons 2 Enter a name for the network and if desired enter a company name then click Next 3 Click Finish to save the network name company name if applicable and to return to Configuration or Network Diagnostics 19 N FreeWave Tool Suite Add Network Next we ll pick the type of network you intend to run You can see a description of each option to the right of the dropdown Network Type TCP Terminal Server ia Serial attached Terminal Server lt Back Finish gt FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 gi Serial Configuration A S j D FGR2 Com Port
13. W FreeWave CP 0 LF Polling Weekly Local Diagnostics New Group 0 M LI Polling Off e New Site e Address 3 Spectrum Tool Polling Off 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 2 00 2 10 2 20 2 30 2 40 2 50 3 00 3 10 3 20 3 30 3 40 PM PM PM PM PM P PM i M PM PM PM PM Setup Terminal Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 Lah Shunt Rectifier Rectifier Pipe Soil Analog Voltage Current Voltage Input 2 CP Data Logger Ne l 134 O00 iat 3000 5 gt 5 i f 102 1500 3 75 0 68 0 E 25 Updates x 0 34 1500 i 25 1 25 a 3000 o 0 8941 399 95 6573 07 12 2 29 0 0095 50 Polling Digital Digital VSNS Discrete Power Status Input 1 Input 2 Out Status Available applications Poll Data Configuration History E NOTE For more detailed information on programming the Discrete Output please refer to the Cathodic Protection Manual Addendum Document LAD0014AA page 6 Section COILS 13 Interrupter Relay Driver on the FreeWave Utilities CD VSNS This function allows remote controllable power to an analog sensor 105 FreeWave Tool Suite 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o B Cathodic Protection Force Refresh Rectifier Interrupt y FreeWave D Disconnect Read Discrete Out Latest Perform Instant Off
14. 10 00 N A 5 18 2010 1 5 5 18 2010 1 5 O 244 0089 M P 24 Ghz series Last Rx 244 0039 lt 1 gt 4 View History History View The History View shows the user a trend analysis of reported data The Time Span can be adjusted to the networks requirements Select the desired network radio and time span to be viewed Click Filter at the top of the screen when changing the time span Right click for additional options 0 1 15 00 PM 1 25 00 PM 1 35 00 PM 1 45 00 PM 1 55 00 PM 2 05 00 PM 1 20 00 PM 1 30 00 PM 1 40 00 PM 1 50 00 PM 2 00 00 PM 2 10 00 PM To zoom in on the History chart click at the bottom of the screen and drag up The scale on the left of the chart will change parameters The process is the same as resetting zoom on the Diagnostics graph 80 N FreeWave Tool Suite 912 4398 Filter Time Span Last hour X Right click for additional options 20 0 1 15 00 PM 1 25 00 PM 1 35 00 PM 1 45 00 PM 1 55 00 PM 2 05 00 PM 1 20 00 PM 1 30 00 PM 1 40 00 PM 1 50 00 PM 2 00 00 PM 2 10 00 PM n Margin Out Margin Receive Diag Pol Avg VSWR Diagnostics Settings Alerts History View History The last received radio is displayed next to the View History button View History displays a log of end points slaves that recently transmitted data This is most useful in the case of a chatty slave where it allows the use
15. 3 40 M N Spectrum Tool Polling Off i Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 Setup Terminal Rectifier Rectifier Pipe Soil Battery Analog Analog Current Voltage Input Input 2 1 34 3000 r 5 5 CP Data Logger 1 02 1800 475 a 0 68 0 1 25 0 34 1500 1 25 Updates 0 3000 0 40 0 399 99 6 573 07 29 00 VDC mvc c nA Polling Digital Digital VSNS Discrete Power Status Input 1 Input 2 Status Out Available applications Status 10 Setting active devices to accept broadcasts lt g NOTE The status of the polling command is displayed at the bottom of the screen CP Data Logger Programming Vv Vv Discrete Out VSMS at fei Programming Discrete Out Controls the Relay Digital Output on the CP Interface Board When turned ON it disconnects the rectifier from the pipe 104 FreeWave Tool Suite gt FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 O0 X Cathodic Protection A amp 2 5 Force Refresh i y l Rectifier Interrupt EER Tel Read Pt piscrete Out FreeWave Latest Perform Instant Off Network Poll Commands On m Off z Applications E gt FreeWave COML F Options K Radios Summary EN E a Network Configuration FW 2 4GHz CP iC Address 1 Polling Weekly New Site Network Diagnostics tp Address 2 Polling Off
16. 36 100 00 i 0 80 43 12 06 4191 00 FGR 900 MHz Series 2 66 926 4604 I 926 4318 Slave 12 23 2009 2 03 39 PM 0 100 31 24 98 43 79 19 11 93 4 191 00 FGR 900 MHz Series 2 66 925 5795 l 915 6846 Slave 12 23 2009 2 03 45 PM 0 100 49 55 100 00 0 79 81 12 19 4 475 00 FGR 900 MHz Series 2 66 912 4898 2 76 N FreeWave Tool Suite Plus Ethernet Summary View 2 FreeWave Plus Network Plus Ethernet ievvensecsecesevaneasscencnsesenceconcnseseny E Polling F Fil Path View Summary View Radio IP Address Polling Role Last Response es Diag InA Out A Rx Tx Avg VSWR Data Tx Data Rx Temp Voltage Distance Model S2 884 5901 192 168 111 201 End Po 12 23 2009 1 56 10 PM 0 100 l 48 100 00 100 00 l 750 162 1 987 892 98 60 15 49 0 00 HT 900 MHz Etherne M2 884 1066 192 168 111 203 End Po 12 23 2009 1 56 09 PM 1 99 88 48 100 00 100 00 0 14 340 607 729 98 60 15 37 0 00 HT 900 MHz Etherne Settings Tab There is a Settings tab located at the bottom of the Network Diagnostics page This functionality allows the user to tab through each of the radio configuration fields and change information according to the radio s requirements over the air Operation Mode Baud Rate Transmission Characters and Multipoint Parameters are available to configure NOTE As of Tool Suite release 2 6 0 Plus Ethernet settings can change over the air FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 Network Diagnostics 9 e FreeWave D All Database
17. 5 a Poll Timeout msec y OFF Delay sec 2 Interval Timeout msec 100 Charge Delay sec 2 Instant Off Repeats 5 2 OK Cancel e Poll Timeout Define the number of milliseconds the Master waits for a response from a poll between 100 and 5 000 NOTE The default and recommended value is 3000 3000 3 seconds Also keep in mind that the higher the number the longer the Master will wait before timing out ex 5000 5 seconds Network Settings Network Modbus Seria Address Length 8 Bit Relay ON Delay sec 5 a Poll Timeout msec Relay OFF Delay sec 2 Interval Timeout msec 100 2 Charge Delay sec 2 Instant Off Repeats 5 a OK Cancel e Interval Timeout Set the number of milliseconds the Master will wait between polling each site measured in milliseconds between 50 and 300 91 gt FreeWave Tool Suite e Instant Off Repeats Controls the number of times the Rectifier Interrupt cycle is repeated between 1 and 25 e Relay ON Delay Select the amount of time the relay is turned on disabling the rectifier measured in seconds between 1 and 60 e Relay OFF Delay Determine the number of seconds the relay is turned off enabling the rectifier between 1 and 60 92 gt FreeWave Tool Suite e Charge Delay Choose a length of time in seconds to wait for the measurement capacitors to charge between 1 and 200 CP Data Logger Serial TCP Settings Serial Connectio
18. 900 MHz Ethernet Series HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Key 9 Key 9 Rx 0 Tx 1 Rx 1 Tx F Edit Settings for Template Radios The user may view and change all other settings that were not addressed during the wizard and are available under the Radio tab in Configuration For example the user can change Ethernet settings in Operational Mode or Baud Rate Settings etc 1 Right click on the radio to change the settings on to access the setting menu tabs FGR Master R FGR 900 MH F Program Settings j a il Edit Settingsm z ke Un ae NetID Rename 1 Max amp M ae Connect x Remove A A 46 N FreeWave Tool Suite Edit Settings FGR Master 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters q gt Modem Mode Ethernet Mode Disabled Slave IP Stack Disabled Slave UDP Mode 0 7 Duplex Full 7 Local IP Address 255 255 255 255 Local Port 4196 Reply IP Address 255 255 255 255 Reply Port 4196 Update Cancel 2 After the desired changes are made click Update to save the settings or Cancel to exit without saving any changes 3 Tool Suite prompts the user to select whether the settings changes will affect just the selected radio or all the radios in the virtual network Click Yes to apply the changes to all connected radios in the template No for just the selected radio or Cancel to return to th
19. Count 0 Poller Status Disconnected Last Rx None lt 0 gt 4 View History Networks Add a Network If a network was added through Configuration and the user would like to setup or modify network settings located on the network title bar click the Options drop down and select Network Settings NOTE Refer to Network Settings for assistance on setting up or modifying network settings The Add button creates a new set of data including a new Master Repeaters if applicable and Slaves On the Network Diagnostics ribbon under Networks click the Add button to add a new network g g SD adi E Verity Database Metworks Network Diagnostics Configuration Wizard After hitting Add the wizard launches to go through the setup process Enter a network name and a company name if desired and click Next 56 N FreeWave Tool Suite Serial Network 1 Select the Network Type Serial TCP Terminal Server Plus Ethernet 2 If 1 4GHz radios are used this needs to be specified Select Yes when prompted 3 For all Master radio types Select the Com Port in use and then click Next 4 Click Finish to save the network and return to Network Diagnostics Otherwise click Back to make changes or to cancel and exit the wizard 57 N FreeWave Tool Suite 5 The new network will appear in a list at the top of the page in the Networks box and on the netw
20. Data Parity 8 None 1 Modbus RTU 0 Serial Interface R5232 Setup Port Both Turn On Delay i Change Setting Turn Off Delay i Poll Value Flow Control None Use Break to Access Setup off Diagnostics Settings Alerts History Type in or choose from the drop down list the desired setting and click Change Setting Change Turn On Delay 1 Change Cancel l J A screen will appear asking if the user would like to make the change Change Request The next screen shows the progress of the change being made A small warning icon will appear next to the setting that is being changed as well Setting Change In Progress Waiting for radia change this may take several seconds Cancel 78 d FreeWave Tool Suite 912 4898 FGR 900 MHz Series Firmware 2 66 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud d Rate Rat m 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters q gt Baud Rate 115200 Data Parity 8 None 1 Modbus RTU Serial Interface R5232 Setup Port Both Turn On Delay Ao Turn Off Delay Flow Control None Use Break to Access Setup off Diagnostics Settings Alerts History The new value should show up after the warning symbol disappears If the value does not show right away the user may try polling the radio to make sure the setting was changed The user may need to poll the radio multiple times Alert Tab This tab displays a chart of alert values for an individual r
21. Networks Datastore g x Applications Plus FreeWave Plus Ethernet Q Polling Sy Filter Q Search gt Options Path View Summary View LS 876 8236 876 8236 Program All oe v S FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Series s y 7 192 168 111 199 a is vi i Serial Setu ok S Setup 2 Security NIV HT slave 884 5901 Device Information IP Setup erial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP 6 v 8 HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series 192 168 111 201 IP Address 192 168 111 199 Network Diagnostics Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Cp Cp Default Gateway 192 168 1111 1 Local Diagnostics Web Page Port http 80 4 Spanning Tree Disabled 7 Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal CP Data Logger VLAN Mode Disabled Updates Diagnostics Settings Alerts History Available applications Radio Count 2 Poller Status Connecting Last Rx None lt 0 gt When making changes always start at the furthest site in the line for example the Slave radio furthest from the Master radio In order to make a settings change over the air the user must click on the Settings tab select the desired setting to change and right click A menu will appear allowing the user to Change Settings 1 FreeWave Tool Suite 912 4898 FGR 900 MHz Series Firmware 2 66 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters 4 gt 4l Baud Rate 115200
22. Off Slave UDP Mode o Duplex Full Local IP Address 255 255 29 209 Local Port 4196 Reply IP Address 255 255 255 255 NOTE As of Tool Suite version 2 6 0 View Report is not currently available for IO Serial Base Devices or Expansion Modules Build Network Design Only available when right clicking on a Master radio Build Network Design takes the selected Master and creates a Network Design template from it The user can later connect Slave Repeater or Slave Repeater template devices to the Master in the Network Design tab Export Unlike the Datastore export function the radio export function allows the user to create an individual radio database file that can be copied and then imported into any other instance of the Tool Suite by exporting only the selected radio 53 N FreeWave Tool Suite Delete The Delete function removes the highlighted radio and all information related to that radio from the database Upgrading Firmware Tool Suite allows the user to upgrade firmware locally NOTE Currently Tool Suite does not support over the air firmware upgrades or Plus Ethernet firmware upgrades Also if an older version of firmware is loaded that is not supported by Tool Suite the software will prompt the user to launch EZ Config to run the configuration Firmware Out of Date 1 The firmware on this radio is out of date and is not supported with this application Would you like to launch EZ Config now 1
23. PW Tech Stop Add Import Verify F r eeWa ve All Database Networks Datastore 4 12 and I2 IOS FW Tech COM1 Polling S7 Fiter Q Search Options Applications Pat Summary View A amp W 244 0099 ajaj m I2 24 GHz Series Configuration Right click for additional options E A Last Response 5 18 2010 1 59 21 PM Missed Polls 0 Data Sent 0 244 0107 5 I2 24 GHz Series 244 0089 A I2 24 GHz Series Network Diagnostics p Local Diagnostics Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal a CP Data Logger iad 130 a Updates 1 58 00 PM 1 58 20 PM_ 1 58 40 PM_ 1 59 00 PM_ 1 59 20 PM_ 1 59 40 PM n Margin Out Margin Receive Diag Pol Avg VSWR Diag Poll Average VSWR 130 130 Available applications Radio Count 4 Poller Status Connected lt Last Rx 244 0089 lt 1 gt 4 View History Plus Ethernet Once the network is configured the user will need to discover radios before diagnostics can be run 1 On the title ribbon click the Options drop down and select Discover Radios Follow the steps in Discover Radios in the Options section of the manual 72 FreeWave Tool Suite r 3 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 O X Network Diagnostics Q Plus amp ew ee es E Sa S Stop Stop Add Import Verify FreeWave ei All Database Networks a Datastore pu 3 Applications amp Plus FreeWa
24. Subnet Mask This value is normally assigned by a network administrator b Default Gateway This value is normally assigned by a network administrator c Frequency Key Values available to choose from are numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through E d Max Packet Size Choose from numbers 0 through 9 e Min Packet Size Choose from numbers 0 through 9 40 N FreeWave Tool Suite f RF Data Rate Choose either Normal or High g Master Tx Beacon Choose from numbers 0 through 9 h Network ID Values available to choose from are numbers 1 through 4095 except 255 NOTE For more information regarding radio settings please refer to the appropriate FreeWave user manual for the radio type 192 168 111 1 9 D n 4 Lastly give the Master device template a name and then click Finish to save the template HTplus Master 5 Once the initial creation of the Master radio template is complete a Master radio icon will appear under the Network Design tab with the previously selected network parameters 41 N FreeWave Tool Suite Manage the network design Right click inside the page for more options Connecting Slave Repeater and Slave Repeater Devices to a Master Template in Network Design After creating a template for a Master radio the next step is to virtually connect Slaves Repeaters and or Slave Repeaters for programming Serial Connections 1 Right click on the Master Template select Connect
25. To launch a Tool Suite Application if the software is not already open double click the FreeWave Tool Suite icon on the computer desktop The software launches displaying the available applications Applications 1 Configuration as A 2 Network Diagnostics a 3 Local Diagnostics Network at nastics 4 Spectrum Tool GY 5 Setup Terminal Local Diagnostics D Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal CP Data Logger z 6 CP Data Logger 7 Updates Updates Available applications d FreeWave Tool Suite Adding a Network Setup a network prior to configuring Serial or Plus devices in the Configuration application or running diagnostics in the Network Diagnostics application Tool Suite supports multiple networks and network types that can run simultaneously Adding a Serial Network 1 To add a new Serial network in Configuration or Network Diagnostics click Add Network in the Datastore section of the Configuration or Network Diagnostics application ribbons S amp S amp Add amor Verify Network Network Database Datastore 2 Enter a name for the network and if desired enter a company name then click Next Add Network Welcome to the Freewave Network Configuration Wizard This wizard is designed to guide you through a few small steps to allow you to easily set up a new network First let s give your network a name Optionally you can provide a company to associate with this network
26. button or right click in the Network window pane and select Add Group 2 The user can define a name for the group s to be polled NOTE New Group will be displayed as the Group name in the tree view unless the user selects a group name or the field is cleared 95 FreeWave Tool Suite FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o B amp File Cathodic Protection Connect Settings Discrete Out VSNS l ree Wave gt gt Network Poll Commands Programming Applications 69 z i pp FreeWave COM1 8 bit i Radios Summa A Network Configuration i 6 ork New Site Network Diagnostics ip Address 2 Polling Off y FreeWave CP 0 Polling Weekly Local Diagnostics New Group 0 Polling Off 4 Poll Start Spectrum Tool y Add Group Active r Add Site P a Refresh Setup Terminal Ee Clear Network Ar CP Data Logger Updates Available applications 3 Enter a Description an alpha numeric field available for use at the user s discretion up to 100 characters This area can be left blank 4 Set Poll Interval and Poll Start Set how often the DataLogger will collect data from the sites in the group and when in the interval to start polling The interval chosen will display under Polling under the group name in the tree view a Hourly Polling can be set to start on minute 1 01 up to minute 59 59 of every hour b Daily Choose which hour polling will begin on each d
27. diagnostic run of a new network to discover radios more quickly set the polling mode to Discovery This will allot 9 out of 10 polls to discovering new radios in the network and 1 out of 10 polls to populating settings information NOTE Discovery mode is not available for Plus Ethernet networks 2 Sequential Once all radios have been discovered in the network it is recommended to change to Sequential mode This will allot 1 out of 10 polls to discovering new radios and 9 out of 10 polls to populating settings information Clear Diagnostics After Tool Suite now clears network diagnostic data automatically after the user specified amount of time has passed 1 Choose the amount of time Tool Suite waits before clearing data for the specified network Clear Diagnostics After 3 weeks 7 Notes 7955 1 week 2 weeks 1 month In this example the next time the diagnostics are run on the specified network and it has been at least 2 weeks Tool Suite clears any old data for that network 2 Be sure to select Update to save the change Notes This field may be useful for logging any additional information about the network that is not highlighted in the settings After all desired changes are made click Update to implement save the changes or Cancel to quit without saving Poll Radio The user may poll an individual radio for discovery or settings This feature is also available by right clicking
28. for radios To stop searching before the allotted time just hit the Search button again 64 N FreeWave Tool Suite in 10 minutes in 30 minutes in 60 minutes until cancelled J 2 Once radios are discovered hit Add Radios To clear the radios listed select Clear 3 The radios should appear in the Path View Mi 884 1773 197 168 111 199 1224 59011 192 168 111 201 Read Plus Ethernet ONLY 65 N FreeWave Tool Suite W Network Settings O Poll Radio Discover Radios A Read e All Radios A Alerts j Name Firmware wb Import k i Export EB Clear Radios b a Remove Network When running diagnostics on a Plus Ethernet network to poll the devices for settings select All Radios The Name Firmware feature allows a user to manually poll Plus Ethernet devices for these specific settings NOTE The Read Name Firmware feature is only available on Plus Ethernet networks with firmware versions 2 18 and above Alerts View and customize alert notification according to the user s network requirements rep Network Settings Pall Radio Discover Radios de Read A Alerts Li Modify Alert Definitions Import Pj View Report k i Export af Acknowledge All Alerts ER Clear Radios gt E Clear All Alerts Remove Network Modify Alert Definitions Modify Alert Definitions is a function where the user can con
29. install FreeWave Tool Suite a After clicking Finish from successfully installing the Microsoft Report Viewer program when prompted click Next to begin setup and installation of FreeWave Tool Suite or Cancel to exit FreeWave Tool Suite io FreeWave Tool Suite Setup Welcome to the FreeWave Tool Suite Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will install FreeWave Tool Suite on your computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard b Choose the setup type NOTE Typcial does NOT include the CP Datalogger application iz FreeWave Tool Suite Setup Choose Setup Type FreeWave D Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Typical Installs the most common program Features Recommended For most users Custom Allows users to choose which program Features will be installed and where they will be installed Recommended For advanced Users Complete All program Features will be installed Requires most disk space Advanced Installer c Click Install to proceed with the installation Otherwise click Back to change the Setup Type or Cancel to exit 10 FreeWave Tool Suite i FreeWave Tool Suite Setup Ready to Install FreeWave D The Setup Wizard is ready to begin the FreeWave Tool Suite inst ni Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Clic
30. on an individual radio and when in the Settings tab the user can poll the radio for a specific setting NOTE Tool Suite must be actively polling the network This means the user has pressed Start and the polling indicator light displays a green light If the user is not connected the polling indicator light displays red 63 d FreeWave Tool Suite Polling Serial and TCP IP Devices If Serial devices are not automatically discovered or the settings have not populated while polling an active network the user can manually poll a single device to discover it and or the device s settings The polled device should appear in the Path View window pane if polling for discovery and the setting should appear if polling for settings The user may need to poll the device more than once in order to discover it or populate its settings Poll Radio Serial Number 4124895 Pall Cancel Polling Plus Ethernet Devices While polling an active Plus Ethernet network the user can manually poll a range of IP addresses the network spans to discover devices The polled devices should appear in the Path View window pane once discovered The user may need to poll the IP addresses more than once Pall Radio s Start Address 192 168 111 199 End Address 192 168 111 201 Pall Cancel Discover Radios This feature is strictly for discovering Plus Ethernet radios 1 Choose a length of time to automatically stop searching
31. or show one or both buttons by clicking the arrow at the bottom of the window pane and choosing which button s to hide or show This can also achieved by moving the horizontal navigator bar located just above the view buttons up or down 22 N FreeWave Tool Suite Devices Network Design Template Devices FGRIO S FGR 900 MHz IO Slave 880 3770 2 66 EZ Con FGR 900 MHz Series HT 900SE HT 900 MHz Series 8 243 1494 3 66 IM 500 IM 24 GHz Series A New Base E E serial Base 4422PC New Expansion Expansion Module 4422P was mee Show Fewer Buttons Template Devices 7 Add or Remove Buttons F Programming Device Settings Program All The user makes the desired changes to any or all menus for a device then clicks All to apply all settings to the device Program Quick If only a few settings changed the Quick option can be useful and less time consuming when applying the settings changes Quick is only available if the current settings were previously read from the device Program s Default yF All Default To set one or multiple radios back to factory default settings click the Default button then click Yes to proceed returning all settings to the factory defaults or No to cancel and exit the prompt FreeWave Tool Suite WARNING Performing this action will reset this radia back to Factory defaults 4re you sure vou wish ko continue NOTE Until
32. slave or repeater from the master or repeater that radio is linked to The Inbound noise is the noise at the selected slave or repeater Outbound Signal Noise The outbound signal is the signal being received by the master or repeater from the slave linked to it The outbound noise is the noise that is seen at the Master or repeater In Out Margin The margin is the difference between the signal and noise In Margin is the spread of points between the Inbound Noise and Inbound Signal We recommend a minimum of 20 dB This means the signal needs to be 20dB higher than the noise Out Margin is the spread of points between the Outbound Noise and Outbound Signal A spread of 20dB or greater is considered ideal Voltage The voltage is the input voltage received by the radio This value should be with in the specified range of the radio that is being read Example FGR series radio should be between the 6 and 30 Volts DC Temperature This is a reading of the temperature of the radio VSWR This setting is reporting the amount of signal being reflected back into the radio A setting between 0 and 5 is considered good between 6 and 25 is Fair Between 26 and 30 or higher is considered Poor and needs attention 19 N FreeWave Tool Suite Receive Receive rate measures the percentage of data packets that were successfully transmitted from the Master to the Slave on the first attempt A number of 75 or higher indicates a robust link that will provi
33. the X or Y axis 4 Another option to fully reset the zoom is to right click on the graph and select the first opion in the list of functions Reset Zoom NOTE The number of times the graph was magnified equals the number of times the user needs to click either one of the reset points to return the graph to the normal view 74 N FreeWave Tool Suite Right click for additional options Last Response 5 22 2009 11 42 42 AM Missed Polls 0 Data Sent 0 amp R i el lt Eee 11 41 00 AM 11 41 05 AM 11 41 10 AM 11 41 15 AM 11 41 20 AM 86 wee n Margin Out Margin Voltage Recewet DiegPoll n Signal n Noise OutSignal Out Noise Temperature VSWR Reset Zoom with Buttons Functionality Click on both buttons highlighted to reset the zoom Right click for additional options Reseo mE e 5 22 2009 11 49 40 AM Missed Polls 0 Data Sent 0 Chart Span gt In Signal In Noise In Margin Out Signal Out Noise Out Margin Voltage Receive Diag Poll Temperature SESE VSWR is aa te e A SS SSS SSIS lt gt 11 48 10 AM 11 48 20 AM 11 48 30 AM 11 48 40 AM 11 48 50 AM 11 49 00 AM wee n Margin Out Margin Voltage Recewei DiagPol n Signal nNoie OutSignal Out Noise Temperature VSWR Diagnostic Statistic Definitions and Recommended Values Inbound Signal Noise The inbound signal is the signal being received by the
34. your new network Click the Finish button to save this network to the database Otherwise click the back button to make any additional changes lt Back Finish Network Diagnostics gt HTplus g SG SS w e Start FreeWave Add Import Verify F r eeWave z Database Networks Datastore Applications amp HTplus FreeWave Plus Ethernet Polling Vf Filter Q Search Options 3 The new network will appear in a list at the top of the page in the Networks box and on the network title bar 4 To add additional networks click Add and repeat the setup steps through the wizard for each new network Path View When the Network Diagnostics application is opened radios will populate under the path view showing the user a Master Repeater Slave radio hierarchy Path View Summary View a e ij 226 4604 A 912 4898 Lr E 215 6846 60 N FreeWave Tool Suite Check Boxes Checked radios get actively polled and radios that are unchecked are excluded from polling NOTE All related radios linked to a Master will become checked or unchecked by clicking the Master Ctrl left click checks or un checks a single radio Radio Icon Legends M M Icon This icon stands for Master radio and when it is blue either there are no alarms warnings or all alarms warnings have been acknowledged or cleared for this radio 9 S Icon This icon stands for the Slave radio and when it is blue either there are no
35. 0 PM bMsgn Avg VSWR hSps In Nose 85 IN FreeWave Tool Suite Spectrum Tool The Spectrum Tool application puts a supported serial radio into a listening mode that monitors the ambient noise at various spectrum points as the radio hops through them NOTE This application is only available for IOOMHz 2 4GHz and 1 3GHz radios only Connect the radio for analysis and select Start Tool Suite will prompt the user that using the Spectrum Tool application will cause the radio to go offline and requires the user to either select Yes to proceed or No to cancel and exit the prompt FreeWave Tool Suite Putting the radio in spectrum mode will cause it to go offline re you sure you wish to continue 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 oO X Spectrum Tool A Ot Stop Reset Print FreeWave Data Connection lt a Applications 0 Configuration 6 4 Network Diagnostics p Local Diagnostics 48 8 2 Spectrum Tool 73 2 Setup Terminal dBm cf Dees ingore 97 6 a eae oT ew se ar ea We ee ee FAS OO ON 122 2400 2416 6 2433 2 2449 8 2466 4 2483 Frequency MHz joje Average Peak Available applications Hitting Reset Data resets the Peak and Average trend lines Select Stop to cease listening to the radio As of Tool Suite release 2 4 0 users now have the capability to print the current view of the graph Select the
36. 0 Tx 2 Rx 2 Tx F Plus Ethernet Connections 1 Right click on the Master Template select Connect and choose the modem mode of the device to attach HT plus Master HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Key WF Program Settings Roe 0 Met ID Max 9 Rename a Connect a s glave x Remove rt Repeater Edit Settings a Slave i Select the Radio Type All possible radio types that can connect to the Master are listed ii Name the device template ili Click Add Once connected an icon for the modem mode will appear with the inherent critical settings NOTE One slave node can be programmed for many radios There is no need to connect multiple slaves together when programming simply change the Radio Name when prompted for the subsequent slave s as you program them 44 FreeWave Tool Suite New Slave Name Slave M iiig HTplus Master io Type ki ai _ ia HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Slave a Key 9 HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series HT2 900 MHz Ethernet Series Ra O Tx 0 Key 9 an Deri Net ID 1820 Rx O Tx F Max 9 Min 1 NOTE One slave node can be programmed for many radios There is no need to connect multiple slaves together when programming simply change the Radio Name when prompted for the subsequent slave s as you program them b Repeater NOTE Many advanced features of the Plus radio do not function correctly in networks where Repeaters are enabled For best operation Fre
37. 00 c 3000 30 m 80 5 o CP Data Logger H 3 E 80 l 80 102 100 1500 7 3 75 s 20 Bw g 39 a 0 0 68 0 ea 20 25 25 10 v E i 30 034 100 1500 Fi E 1 25 1 25 Updates c 160 0 200 89 41 0 399 99 23 0 00 moc moc c 3000 0 40 0 0 8941 6 573 07 12 24 o095 500 A c voc Polling Digital Digital VSNS Discrete Power Status Input 1 Input 2 Out Status Poll Data Configuration History Available applications Status 0 Connecting CP Terminals lt _ ___ NOTE The status of the polling command is displayed at the bottom of the screen Perform Instant Off This function engages Instant Off Repeats previously defined by the user in the Network Settings 103 FreeWave Tool Suite FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o 6 z Cathodic Protection A X Force Refresh W v Disconnect Read 7 BG Discrete Out VSNS Latest J Perform Instant Off Network Poll Commands Programming Applications E Freewave COM1 8 bit Options wv Radios Summary A ts Network Configuration FW 2 4GHz CP tp Address 1 Polling Weekly New Site Network Diagnostics Op Address 2 Polling Off p FreeWave CP 0 M Polling Weekly Local Diagnostics New Group 0 T I Polling Off rig New Site Cp Address 3 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 20103 23 2010 3 23 20103 23 2010 3 23 20103 23 2010 3 23 20103 23 2010 00 2 Z A 3 00 3 10 3 20 3 30
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39. 4 i Expansion Module 4422 Clear All 26 N FreeWave Tool Suite Serial Radio Transmission Characteristics Menu 3 The Transmission Characteristics allows the user to modify several different parameters in the transceiver Many of these parameters must be maintained across the network for proper functionality NOTE This menu determines the RF characteristics used by the radio network Default settings are not recommended for the network critical settings However an understanding of the settings in this menu is recommended prior to changing any of the values Devices Network Design Devices Grand Master 926 4604 Program Default W All E J Network Device Information 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book BT ransmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters 4 gt Grand Master 926 4604 ce FGR 900 MHz Series renee Gig se 0 MCU Speed Normal 7 Sub Master 1 925 5795 FGR 900 MHz Series F a eee Hop Table Version 902 928 MHz Remote LED Local Only t y Slave to Grand 926 4318 FGR 900 MHz Series T 5 Hop Table Size 2 Slavel 915 6346 P aa FGR 900 MHz Series Frequency Zones Repeater to Sub 912 48938 Max Packet Size 8 7 i FGR 900 MHz Series J 402 653 3112 Min Packet Size 9 M Serial Base 4422PC 402 653 3024 Transmit Rate 1 Normal Expansion Module 4422 RF Data Rate Normal Transmit Power 0 Slave Security O
40. 5 18 2010 2 33 50PM yop 2 37 00 PM 2 37 20 PM Setup Terminal 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 33 49 PM 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 33 33 PM Poll Avg VSWR Rid 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 33 15 PM CP Data Logger 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 32 59 PM Receive Diag Poll Average 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 32 41 PM VSWR a 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 32 24 PM inf a in 7 i Updates 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 20 L0 2 32 10 PM 6 na 244 0036 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 31 36 PM 50 Ger 50 i s 25 25 pi iso ll A E m A a i i 0 52 113 61 p 89 113 24 23 53 2 00 1 00 Ar dem B a dem dB Diagnostics Settings Alerts History Available applications Radio Count 4 Poller Status Connected Last Rx 244 0089 lt 1 gt 4 View History 81 N FreeWave Tool Suite NOTE This feature is not available for Plus Ethernet networks Last Rx Received Displayed at the bottom of Tool Suite s screen next to the View History button is the Last Rx status which displays the latest radio to report in Radio Count 5 Poller Status Disconnected Last Rx 912 4898 lt 4 gt lt destistory NOTE This feature is not available for Plus Ethernet networks Search Located next to the Options drop down is the Search feature This allows the user to search for a specific radio in the Path View list This function is helpful if the user needs to single out an individual
41. 5 5795 00 MHz Series ae Modbus RTU 0 Serial Interface RS232 Slave to Grand 926 4318 FGR 900 MHz Series PAE EEE Slavel 915 6846 pea Both Turn On Delay i FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater to Sub 912 4898 Turn Off Delay 0 Flow Control None i FGR 900 MHz Series Il 402 653 3112 Use Break to Access Setup off Cerial Rara AATDAN Serial Radio Call Book Menu 2 The Call Book allows users to specifically incorporate up to 10 FreeWave transceivers designate 1 to 4 Repeaters to be used with each transceiver and designate which specific Slave the Master will call by serial number NOTE The Call Book is required to be used in Point to Point networks While the Call Book is an option in Point to MultiPoint networks the Network ID feature is strongly recommended in most applications Devices Network Design Devices Grand Master 926 4604 Program 5 Default Wai Device Information 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters 64 gt d Network Grand Master 926 4604 M ee i i z Seri FGR 900 MHz Series Entry To Call All 7 Entry Number Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Sub Master 1 925 5795 FGR 900 MHz Series jerai Slave to Grand 926 4313 L FGR 900 MHz Series Slavei 915 6346 2 FGR 900 MHz Series 3 Repeater to Sub 912 4398 4 i FGR 900 MHz Series 5 E 402 653 3112 EGP serial Base 4422PC 402 653 302
42. 51 56 PM 1 926 94 0 01 False 3 23 2010 1 51 44 PM 4 Save the report to a folder on the computer and click Save Save in 9 CP Data Logger Reports w My Recent Documents My Documents File name SiteA eport CS ave My Network save az type Excel xls ka Cancel 108 N FreeWave Tool Suite Updates The Update application lists the most current release notes and allows the user to update Tool Suite to the latest software versions The software first downloads the updates and then installs them NOTE Updating Tool Suite upon Program Start up and from an Open Session requires an internet connection Updating Tool Suite upon Program Start up 1 If anew update is available upon opening a new session of Tool Suite a prompt will automatically appear informing the user that new updates are available If you would like Tool Suite to automatically download the update click Yes The user is then automatically taken to the Updates Application and Tool Suite downloads the update Otherwise click No to exit the prompt and access Tool Suite normally FreeWave Tool Suite i There are new updates available av Would you like to update Tool Suite now 2 Once the update is downloaded Tool Suite will prompt the user to install the update by clicking the Apply Updates button which should now be highlighted FreeWave Tool Suite i Download Complete J UD You will need b
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44. CP Server Alarm Disabled TCP Server Inactivity Timeout 0 Serial Baud Rate 19200 7 Serial Data Bits 8 7 Serial Parity None 7 Serial Stop Bits 1 D Serial Flow Control None 7 Serial CD Mode Normal Serial Interface RS232 Discovered Devices 2 Serial Modbus RTU Disabled Template Devices 0 Plus Ethernet Call Book Menu The Call Book allows users to specifically incorporate up to 10 FreeWave transceivers designate 1 to 4 Repeaters to be used with each transceiver and designate which specific Slave the Master will call by serial number NOTE The Call Book is required to be used in Point to Point networks While the Call Book is an option in Point to MultiPoint networks the Network ID feature is strongly recommended in most applications 33 N FreeWave Tool Suite Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program Default Quick amp 9 Network Device Information IP Setup Serial Setup 1 Call Book i Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools 876 8236 ERAR Q Fcr 900 MHz Ethernet Series Entry Number Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Entry To Call 0 7 192 168 111 199 HT slave 384 5901 ane e L E HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series 1 192 168 111 201 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 9 Clear All Serial Setup 2 Menu Serial Setup 2 is where the data settings for serial port 2 can be assigned These settings need to match the serial device connected to this port 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 0 X
45. Configuration or Network Diagnostics 20 FreeWave Tool Suite 21 N FreeWave Tool Suite Configuration Configuration allows the user to setup radios according to specific network requirements Devices FreeWave Tool Suite maintains a database of all radios that are read programmed or in some way manipulated in the software This database has many functions that allow the user to check settings without being connected to the radio Discovered Devices and Template Devices Mapped Tree Views Under the Devices tab there are two view options available e Discovered Devices is the default view in Configuration Any device in this list has a serial number and is added by reading a radio or serial base through Network Diagnostics discovery or programming devices through the Network Design tab in Configuration Devices Network Design Discovered Devices M Master 926 4604 FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater to Sub 912 4398 FGR 900 MHz Series Slave 3 915 6346 FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater 1 925 5795 i FGR 900 MHz Series Slave Rptr 926 4318 i FGR 900 MHz Series il 1c Discovered Devices 7 Template Devices 7 e Template Devices lists any radio created by the user through the template wizard and EZ Config imported files e To change between the Discovered Devices and Templates mapped tree views click the button of the desired view There are also options to hide
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48. M PM PM PM PM Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 Temp LASSES 102 FreeWave Tool Suite NOTE The status of the polling command is displayed at the bottom of the screen Rectifier Interrupt Each time Rectifier Interrupt is clicked it turns off the rectifier and goes through one ON OFF CHARGE relay cycle 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 of S Cathodic Protection E Force Refresh v W Rectifier Interrupt E Disconnect Read Y Discrete Out VSNS ree Wave Latest Perform Instant Off Y X Network Poll Commands Programming A e m Applications FreeWave COM1 8 bit options Radios Summary E S 2 Network Configuration FW 2 4GHz CP E Address 1 69 Polling Weekly New Site Network Diagnostics Lp Address 2 Polling Off W FreeWave CP 0 Polling Weekly New Group 0 T iY Polling Off amp New Site t Address 3 Spectrum Tool Polling Off Setup Terminal Local Diagnostics 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 2 00 2 10 2 20 30 0 50 3 00 0 6 3 20 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 A Shunt Rectifier Rectifier Pipe Soil Battery Temp Analog Analog Voltage _ Current Input Input 2 Gap 160 1 34 gt 2
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50. Print button to bring up a print preview of the graph To print hit the printer icon in the upper left 86 FreeWave Tool Suite corner of the print preview window The document will be sent to the default printer selected on the user s computer 43 Print preview 4 2 OD BOB cox 87 FreeWave Tool Suite Setup Terminal The Setup Terminal functionality allows the user to configure a radio using a terminal window Click Connect to run the terminal window Make sure that you do not have diagnostics running Setup Terminal Connect ez Connection NOTE All changes made through the terminal window are immediate A menu will appear on the screen allowing the user to start configuring the radio via terminal window gt FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 Setup Terminal Disconnect Connection FreeWave D o E amp 8 A Applications TATO AN PAN Table DA Modem Se Model 6 0 Set Operation Mode ES Set Baud Rate Network Diagnostics 2 Edit Call Book MAIN MENU WV 2400MHz Version 9 0 2400 To 2483 MHz rial Number 244 0086 Code I2I0c 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics p 4 Show Radio Statistics Can Edit MultiPoint Parameters Local Diagnostics Oy g 8 Chg Password l 9 FGRIO Setup ga Esc Exit Setup Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal ay CP Data Logger Enter Choice Updates Available applications Be sure to
51. To check the current firmware version loaded on the radios in a network against a current firmware list click View Available in the firmware section in the Configuration ribbon 2 This will display a list of the latest firmware versions for Tool Suite supported products 3 Available settings for a Model are also given for viewing Upgrade View Available m Firmware Available Firmware Model Version Settings 5 042 View 1 3 GHz P Series Auto slicer 5 042 View FOR 900 MHz Cathodic Protection 2 46cp View FOR 900 MHz 12 Master 2 66z View FOR 900 MHz IO Slave 2 6410 View FOR 900 MHz Series 2 662 View FOR 900 MHz Short Range 2 6610 View FOR 900 MHz IO Slave 1 70 View FOR 900 MHz I0 Slave Enclosed 9 70 View FOR 900 MHz Series a73 View HT 900 MHz Series 74d View I 2 4 GHz IO Slave 970k View I 2 4 GHz Series amp 70 View IM 2 4 GHz Cathodic Protection 3 604 51 View IM 2 4 GHz Series 3 46 View Clase 4 To upgrade to the latest firmware connect to the desired radio for upgrading and then click Upgrade 54 FreeWave Tool Suite v Upgrade Yie Available Firmware 5 A prompt asking the user if they would like to continue will appear Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel FreeWave Tool Suite i You are about to perform a Firmware upgrade of the connected radio This may take several minutes to complete Are you sure you wish to continue 6 Tool Suite will i
52. adio s diagnostics When an alert is logged on the system an indicator will illuminate next to the serial number of the radio in red or yellow depending on the type of warning or alarm To view a description of the alerts or alarm for a particular radio click on the serial number then on the Alert tab at the bottom of the screen To acknowledge an alert or alarm for a radio click on the Acknowledge Alerts button and it will clear the indicator next to the serial number of the radio Click Clear Alerts to clear alerts for the radio selected If you clear the alerts the warnings and alarms may return if the radio is still out of the set value range The warnings or alarms will still be visible on the alerts page for later reference but the indicator next to the serial number will be clear All warnings or alarms that have been acknowledged will have a check box on the far right side indicating that it has been acknowledged For each value that is reported in diagnostics there are set values which are warning and alarm values A warning is when the radio is being marginally disrupted and an alarm is when the setting is far enough out of range that the radio is having problems Red radio icon The radio is in an alarm state 5 Yellow radio icon The radio is in a warning state 19 FreeWave Tool Suite 5 of 8 File Network Diagnostics a 3 FreeWave ees o Database Pe ae 7 e a es EE ae g Seen aaa Q TOERE 15 00
53. alarms warnings or all alarms warnings have been acknowledged or cleared R Icon This icon stands for Repeater and when it is blue either there are no alarms warnings or all alarms warnings have been acknowledged or cleared A S R Icon This icon stands for Slave Repeater and when it is blue either there are no alarms warnings or all alarms warnings have been acknowledged or cleared The Path View tab displays a tree view of radios in the network whether they were added manually or through a discovery feature Under the Path View tab the user can access Diagnostics Settings Alerts and History specific to a selected radio Network Diagnostics Options The Options button is located on the Network Diagnostics title ribbon Several Network Diagnostics features are accessed through Options Serial Network Diagnostics Options Network Settings w V Poll Radio Alerts db Import k i Export Ee Clear Radios a x Remove Network Plus Ethernet Network Diagnostics Options i Network Settings Qo Poll Radio Discover Radios A Read Alerts UD Import kt Export d ESA Clear Radios b x Remove Network 61 N FreeWave Tool Suite Network Settings Displays the current configuration of a network that the user can edit f Network Settings Name ESEHAN Company FreeWave Technologies Inc Interface COMI Change Polling Interval ms 200 Polling Mode Discovery Clear D
54. as it allows organization of files by network Add Radio Template The Add Radio option allows a user to manually name and add a radio with factory default settings to the network window pane This feature functions as a single radio template and is added to the Template Devices section New Radio Mame New Radio Radio Type Sena nnna E j Add Cancel Add Serial Base Template Manually name and create an IO Serial Base template with factory default settings This feature functions as an IO Serial Base radio template can connect up to 15 Expansion Module templates and is added to the Template Devices section Import The Import function allows a user to import network or individual radio database settings from different file formats El Net h Network Settings e 0 Import d FreeWave Network File fwn l Export b O Free Wave Template File fwvt its Refresh FreeWave Data File sdf A EF Clear Network EZ Config File s fws Remove Network a A Fi L Li hae SP le Li 1 A complete network from either an earlier Tool Suite database sdf file extension or from the current database fwn file extension 51 N FreeWave Tool Suite 2 An import from an existing EZ Config file fws into Tool Suite This allows the user to rapidly upgrade from Legacy EZ Config setup files to the Tool Suite database 3 Tool Suite also allows a user to import
55. ay Polling can be set to start on any hour from 1AM to 11PM c Weekly Choose the initial day and date the poller will start on the displayed calendar The poller will continue to poll each week on the specified day at midnight 12AM d Monthly Choose the initial day and date the poller will begin for the month The poller will continue to poll each month on the specified date 5 of each month at midnight 12AM 96 FreeWave Tool Suite Cathodic Protection Force Refresh Rectifier Interrupt Connect Disconnect Settings Read Latest Perform Instant Off FreeWave CP Polling Weekly New Site Addi Jr Ta omae e J riem Poing Of off Hourly Daily Weekly Available applications e Active Inactive The user can activate or inactivate an entire group which activates or inactivates all sites within that group for polling This can also be achieved by right clicking on the group i Active li Inactive Add Site Add and configure an individual Cathodic Protection radio 1 Click the Options button or right click in the Network window pane and select Add Site 97 Cathodic Protection Connect Disconnect Settings Read Available applications Cathodic Protection Force Refresh i J Rectifier Interrupt Connect Disconnect Settings Read Latest Perform Instant Off Polling Off FreeWave CP 0 Polling Weekly New Group 0 Poll
56. d ll Name the device template iii Click Add Once connected an icon for the modem mode will appear with the inherent critical settings New Slave Repeater Name New Slave Repeater FOR Master eee FGR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz Series Slave Repeater FGR 900 MHz Cathodic Protection Key A FcR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz IO Master aan coe ae ARAE Rx 0 Tx 0 Key A RF Disabled FGR 900 MHz IO Slave l Add FGR 900 MHz Series Net ID 1839 Rx 0 Tx 1 FGR 900 MHz Short Range Max 8 Min 9 2 To connect another radio to a Repeater or Slave Repeater right click on the radio to add a connection to and repeat the steps to add a Slave Repeater or Slave Repeater connection NOTE If multiple Repeaters or Slave Repeaters are connected Tool Suite will automatically enable Repeater Frequency and assign a unique frequency key for each subsequent Repeater or Slave Repeater connected 43 N FreeWave Tool Suite Slave Repeater FGR 900 MHz Series key BREF Rx OT Y Program Settings Edit Settings Rename P Connect Slave Remove fan Repeater Slave Repeater Slave FGR 900 MHz Series Key A Rx O Tx F FGR Master A O FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater Slave Key A FGR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz Series Rx 0 Tx 0 Key A RF Disabled Key A Net ID 1839 Rx 0 Tx 1 Rx 1 Tx F Max 8 Min 9 Slave Repeater Slave FGR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz Series Key B RF Enabled Key B Rx
57. de very good performance even at high data transmission rates A number of 15 or lower indicates a weak or marginal link that will provide lower data throughput An Overall Receive Rate of 100 will provide approximately 100 KBaud of bandwidth with an RF Data Rate setting of 3 and approximately 150 KBaud of bandwidth with an RF Data Rate of 2 These numbers are reduced approximately 50 if one or more Repeaters are in the network DiagPoll serial only Poll is the diagnostics response rate This is the percentage of the time that the radio reported back diagnostics data when polled If the radio transmits a lot of data as part of its normal operation it will have less time to respond to the Master polling it for diagnostics data in that case the diagnostics response rate will decrease If this value is 0 it may be because this radio is disconnected from the network Transmit Ethernet only The Transmit is only used in the Plus series radios This statistic shows the percentage of packets sent by the radio that successfully reached the upstream radio i e the Gateway or a Repeater This statistic will show 0 00 on a Multipoint Gateway or Multipoint Repeater This statistic is only valid on Multipoint Endpoint radios FreeWave recommends a minimum of 75 for proper radio operation Chart Span Allows the user to select a specific span of time on the graph Right click for additional options Reset Zoom l 7 Raecnanse 6 22 2000 11
58. dentify and display the firmware version that is loaded on the connected radio and then display the latest version of firmware available for that model To proceed with the upgrade click Yes or click No to exit FreeWave Tool Suite A This radio has Firmware version 2 662 J Tool Suite has 2 662 available Would you like to update the radio to 2 6627 7 A status of the firmware upgrade will appear Once complete a dialogue box informing the user that the firmware upgrade was successful should appear Updating Radic Updating Firmware to 2 662 LLL FreeWave Tool Suite Ed Lai i 1 LJ Firmware update successful 55 FreeWave Tool Suite Network Diagnostics Network Diagnostics permits setup of different types of diagnostic networks and to view diagnostic data in real time Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to get started 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o 6E 2s Network Diagnostics A gt Ga Default Network e amp eoz A pr a FreeWave gt 7 Database Networks Datastore i i Applications d Default Network COM1 Polling Filter Q Search Options Path View Summary View aS _ No radios have been defined Configuration Network Diagnostics Cp Local Diagnostics a eua Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal Select a radio or network from the tree on the left Pi CP Data Logger Updates Available applications Radio
59. download updates Otherwise click No to exit the prompt without downloading the update Updates Available Would you like to download them now 7 There are new updates available 1 i 4 When the download process is complete a message will appear prompting the user to click Apply Updates to install the updates Click OK to proceed 110 N FreeWave Tool Suite FreeWave Tool Suite i Download Complete You will need bo click the Apply Updates button to complete the update process 5 The Apply Updates button will no longer be greyed out To install the updates click Apply Updates Updates Bvt Check Apply Local Updates Updates Updates 6 Once the user confirms that they would like to install the update Tool Suite will automatically reload and then re launch once the install is complete and successful Apply Updates This will clase the Tool Suite and complete the update process The Tool Suite will automatically restart when the updates are complete Are vou sure vou wish bo continue 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 0 X Fie Applications A Configuration Network Diagnostics y Local Diagnostics 2 Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal CP Data Logger po Select an application from the left side to begin Updates Available applications d 111 d FreeWave Tool Suite Updating Tool Suite Locally To update computers and or laptops that do no
60. dress 2 Polling Off FreeWave CP 0 LY Polling Weekly New Group 0 Polling Off New Site Cp Address 3 Polling Off p Local Diagnostics Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 20103 23 2010 0 2 10 2 20 2 30 2 40 2 50 3 00 3 10 3 20 3 30 3 40 2 2 1 2 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 La Shunt Rectifier Rectifier Pipe Soil Battery Temp Analog Analog Voltage Current Voltage Voltage Input Input 2 CP Data Logger 160 1 34 200 B 3000 30 T 80 5 5 E 80 102 O 100 500 a H 3 75 LI 3 75 aa F A E H 3 aj E _ a 4 0 68 0 is 0 20 25 25 o E O E S 10 E E Updates H a0 E 0 34 O 100 iei 1500 oO ha E 1 25 F 1 25 ms 160 0 200 3000 ao C 40 0 a 89 41 0 8941 399 99 6 573 07 4 29 00 0 0095 Polling Digital Digital Discrete Power Out Status VSNS Status Input 1 Input 2 Poll Data Configuration History Available applications Zoom Functionality Tool Suite allows the user to zoom in multiple times on a specific area of data on the graph The aX and Y axes adjust as the graph is zoomed in or out 5 To zoom in on a specific area of the graph hold down the left button on the mouse at the uppermost or lowest point of the area on the graph to zoom in on 6 Drag the mouse across the entire area the user wishes
61. e Edit Settings screen FreeWave Tool Suite i You are about to update this template would you like any connected templates to be updated as well 4 Tool Suite refreshes the template s with the change s and then returns to the template screen Program Radios with Template Settings Once the virtual network is designed program the settings for each radio individually 1 Make sure the serial or diagnostic cable is connected to the desired radio for programming 2 Right click on the device template for programming and select Program Settings FGR Master A FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater Key A FGR 900 MHz Se Rx 0 Tx F Program Settings NetID 18 Edit Settings Max amp Mir Rename na Connect F Remove x Prem M aM _ 47 N FreeWave Tool Suite 3 Tool Suite prompts the user to name the radio This name is programmed into the device as the Radio Name Either enter a name and click Program or leave the field blank and press Program Otherwise select Cancel to exit without programming the radio Program Radio If you would like to enter a radio name to be used when programming do so in the box below Note this is not a permanent value and will only be used for this programming action Radio Name Program Cancel 4 A status bar will appear while the radio is being programmed Once the programming is complete Tool Suite returns the user to the Network Des
62. e Radio Module Available Network Network Database y Communication Firmware Datastore Networks Below the main ribbon is a Network title ribbon that displays the name of the network that is currently selected This ribbon is only displayed in the Configuration Network Diagnostics and CP Data Logger applications Configuration view of the title ribbon 69 FreeWave FGRs FreeWave Technologies Inc Configuration Y Filter 5 Options Network Diagnostics view of the title ribbon N FreeWave Tool Suite E FreeWave FGRs FreeWave Technologies Inc COM1 Polling jf Filter Q Search Options CP Data Logger view of the title ribbon FreeWave COM1 8 bit 7 Options File Button Serial Configura Hide Applications Help Exit There is a File button which functions similar to a File drop down found in most software programs It contains e Hide Applications Allows the user to hide or show the Applications window pane e Help a About Displays version information of the Tool Suite software b User Manual Opens an Adobe PDF version of the latest Tool Suite user manual Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this file e Exit The user can choose to exit the Tool Suite program from this menu or by clicking the X on the title bar Ribbon Toggle Buttons custo mize Quick Access Toolbar Show Below the Ribbon Minimize the Ribbon Minimize the Ribbon Located above the
63. e section Upgrading Tool Suite 1 To begin a From the FreeWave customer extranet after logging in double click ToolSuiteWeblnstall to launch the installer b From the FreeWave Utilities CD i Insert the CD into the CD ROM If AutoPlay is enabled the CD will automatically launch Otherwise launch the CD from My Computer by double clicking on FW Utilities CD ii In the main menu click on the FreeWave Tool Suite button ili Click on Install Tool Suite 2 6 0 to launch the installer 2 Click Next to begin the Microsoft SQL Server Compact setup and installation is Microsoft SOL Server Compact 3 5 SP1 English Welcome to the Microsoft SOL Server Compact Setup Setup helps you install repair or remove Microsoft SOL Server Compact To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties a After reading the license agreement in order to proceed the terms of the agreement must be accepted Click Next to accept the terms and proceed Otherwise click Cancel to exit N FreeWave Tool Suite is Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3 5 5P1 English License Agreement Please read the Following license agreement carefully You must accept the license agreement before continuing Forward MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 WITH SERVICE PACK 1 These license terms are an agreement between Micr
64. eWave CP 0 Polling Weekly Local Diagnostics New Group 0 Polling Off ga New Site SB p Address 3 Spectrum Tool Polling Off Setup Terminal Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 ce Shunt Rectifier Rectifier Pipe Soil Battery Temp Analog Analog CP Data Logger Waa Current as Voltage i ase Vonage E Input Input 7 a 8a 102 H 100 ej 1500 i oi ea 3 75 E 3 75 af E E E E Q 0 68 0 0 af a 20 25 25 Updates aa A 0 34 E 100 A 1500 E kis E a E 1 25 E 1 25 160 Bi a E 200 El 3000 amo E rs gz E 0 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN Digital Digital VSNS Discrete Power Input 1 Input 2 Out Status Available applications Configuration History Read Latest By clicking Read Latest in the Poll Commands section of the ribbon the user can retrieve stored Modbus data from the connected site e fa graph does not appear upon connecting hit Read Latest to populate the screen with the view of a graph hit Read Latest again to populate data on the graph 100 FreeWave Tool Suite 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o B amp Cathodic Protection X Force Refresh WV WV w 2 Disconnect ee iemipi Discrete Out VSNS Free Wa ve Perform Instant Off oll Commands Programming Network Applications Freewave COM1 8 bit Radios Summary A E 4 Network Configuration 7 Options Ee t New Site Network Diagnostics B Cp Ad
65. eWave Technologies does not recommend the use of single radio Repeaters for Plus Ethernet devices i Tool Suite prompts the user about adding a Repeater to a Plus Ethernet network To proceed adding a Repeater click Yes Otherwise click No to cancel and exit FreeWave Tool Suite Adding repeaters to an ethernet network will severely impact available bandwidth Are you sure you wish bo continue li Select the Radio Type All possible radio types that can connect to the Master are listed iii Name the device template iv Once connected an icon for the modem mode will appear with the inherent critical settings New Repeater Name Repeater M A Radio Type HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series M HTplus Master HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series N Repeater HT2 900 MHz Ethernet Series Key 9 HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Rx 0 Tx 0 Key 9 Add Cancel Met ID 1820 Rx 0 Tx 1 Max 9 Min 1 NOTE Slave Repeater mode is not supported by Plus Ethernet devices 2 To connect another radio to a Repeater right click on the radio to add a connection to and repeat the steps to add a Slave connection 45 FreeWave Tool Suite in 4 Program Settings S YF g g Edit Settings Rename ICES e Remove i Repeater Slave HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Key 9 HTplus Master Rx 0 Tx F HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Key 9 Rx 0 Tx 0 98 Net ID 1820 d A Max 9 Min 1 Repeater Slave2 HT
66. ect Remove S SL3 WF Program Settings F EGR 900 MH pei Key 3 eae Re 27x Rename 2 Select Yes to proceed or No to cancel without deleting the template s FreeWave Tool Suite You have selected to delete this template IF this template is a repeater or master it will delete any connected templates as well Are you sure you wish to continue 3 The template s removed will no longer be shown in the Template diagram Print the Network Design To print the current Network Design shown right click in an empty area of the Network Design and select Print A print preview with print options will appear Select the printer to print to and make any printing adjustments before sending it to the printer Ee Template Print Preview Export the Network Design To export the template right click in the Network Design window and choose export save it ina location you can easily access 49 N FreeWave Tool Suite 9 Slave 4 Zoom Factor F A HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series dah Print HTplus Master es any F k Export Design HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series G Refresh Key 9 ae ew Re 0 Tx 0 Ee Clear Templates Net ID 1820 in Max 9 Min 1 Repeater Slave HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Key 9 Key 9 Foc O Tx 1 Foo 1 The F e Attach it in an email add it to a jump drive or CD Import the Network Design e To import a Network Design clear the t
67. emplates by right clicking in an empty area and select Clear Templates if a Network Design already exists Once the Network Design area is clear right click anywhere in the empty area and select Import Design Devices Network Design Template Wizard Zoom Factor k Print Import Design Refresh Heh og Clear Templates e Once the file is imported right click on the desired device for programming and select Program Setting while connected to the device to receive those settings Network Options The Devices tab displays a tree view of radios in the database whether they have been Read through Tool Suite added as a Template or discovered through Network Diagnostics Right clicking on Network or anywhere in the window pane displays a list of options or by clicking on the Options drop down located on the Configuration network title ribbon Vf Filter 3 Options lt j 50 N FreeWave Tool Suite Devices Network Design Devices a E Network inches nent ene Add _ Grand Master FGR 900 MHz Se Import Sub Master 1 bat Export FGR 900 MHz Sd Refresh O Slave to Grand FGR 900 MHz Se Ee Clear Network Slavel 915 62 eee a ees ees Remove Metwark 5 FOR 900 MHZ Se ta Add Folder The Add Folder option allows the creation of a folder to store specific radios This is useful when the user manages several networks
68. er Series IM 2 4GHz Cathodic SSR 869 MHz Series Protection 1 3GHz P Series IOE X 4422P Expansion Module DGR 900MHz Slaves Diagnostics only IOE X 4422PC Serial Base 2 4GHz I2 Series Depending on the radio type a radio may be configured via EZ Config HyperTerminal or FreeWave Tool Suite This document will describe how to configure radios and run diagnostics using FreeWave Tool Suite Installing FreeWave Tool Suite Minimum Program Requirements and Compatible Operating Systems e Microsoft NET framework version 3 5 e Microsoft SQL Server e Windows 2003 SP1 e Windows XP SP2 e Windows Vista or higher To install Tool Suite download the file from the FreeWave customer extranet at http www freewave com customers login aspx or the FreeWave Utilities CD This process may include installing the NET Framework and Microsoft SQL Server NOTE To gain access to the FreeWave customer extranet please contact FreeWave Tech Support at 303 381 9200 or 1 866 923 6168 to obtain a Customer Login N FreeWave Tool Suite Software Setup If NET Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Report Viewer 2008 are not detected when initializing Tool Suite installation setup these programs are downloaded and installed automatically and require an internet connection during the installation This process may take several minutes for each to program install Install Required Programs NOTE To upgrade from a previous version of Tool Suite skip to th
69. er reading the license agreement in order to proceed the user must accept the terms of the agreement Click Install to accept the terms and proceed Otherwise to exit click Cancel N FreeWave Tool Suite i Microsoft Report Viewer Redistributable 2008 SP1 Setup DEOR License Terms Be sure to carefully read and understand all the rights and restrictions described in the license berms You must accept the license terms before you can install the software MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT REPORTVIEWER 2008 WITH SERVICE PACE 1 These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation tor based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it if any The terms also apply to any Microsoft hl lt Back Install gt Cancel c Once confirmation is received that Microsoft Report Viewer is installed successfully click Finish to proceed to the FreeWave Tool Suite installation i Microsoft Report Viewer Redistributable 27008 SP1 Setup DEOR Setup Complete Microsoft Report Yiewer Redistributable 7006 SP1 has been successfully installed It is highly recommended that you download and install the latest service packs and security updates For this product For more information visit the Following web site Product Support Center Finish Install Tool Suite 1 Setup and
70. evices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program s Default F Quick 9 Network 876 3236 sO FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Serie p 2 192 168 111 199 aeae Backup 7 _ HT slave 884 5901 GB HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series ee oes Min Fault Time 10 g Voltage Fail Over Enable Disabled 7 Voltage Fail Over Above 30 7 Voltage Fail Over Below 5 a VSWR Fail Over Enable Disabled 7 VSWR Fail Over Above 8 v Plus Ethernet Tools Menu A free form for users to enter Site Information including a Site Name and Contact a System Name and Notes Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program s Default P Quick 9 Network _ 876 8236 FcR 900 MHz Ethernet Serie 192 168 111 199 _ HfT slave 834 5901 E HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series 192 168 111 201 Device Information IPSetup Serial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Site Name HT slave Site Contact System Name Notes NOTE Tool Suite currently does not support firmware upgrades for Plus Ethernet devices 36 N FreeWave Tool Suite Network Design Tab The Network Design feature allows a user to design and configure a network PRIOR to programming radios This feature can even be utilized without previously adding radios to the Network through the Configuration tab The user can create a Serial or Plus Ethernet Network Design Serial Network Design Wizard Upo
71. f x E P serial Base 4422PC 402 653 3024 Diagnostics 0 Radio ID 0 Expansion Module 4422 Local Mode Off Radio Name Grand Master Rx Tx Subnet 0 0 27 d FreeWave Tool Suite Serial Radio TDMA Settings 6 Time Divisible Multiple Access TDMA allows radios to do various operations on specific time slots This option is only used for peer to peer communications or when applications are very time specific NOTE For additional information about TDMA contact FreeWave Technical Support at 303 381 9200 Devices Network Design Devices Grand Master 926 4604 Program s Default wW All E amp Network in 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters 6 TDMA Settings q gt gt Cam Masten 526 4604 EreSsSeS Sean See iii FGR 900 MHz Series TDMA Mode Packetized a Overwrite Assigned Buffer On Sub Master 1 925 5795 lt 900 MHz Series i A cn coke S Slave Data Packet Size 50 Time Delay 238 Slave to Grand 926 4318 FGR 900 MHz Series i s i ASMR aster Data Packet Size 50 uper Epoch Enable Count 255 Slavel 915 6846 130 E FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater to Sub 912 4898 Number of SubMasters 1 Super Epoch Mask 4294967295 i FGR 900 MHz Series 402 653 3112 Slave Frames per Master Frame 3 Super Epoch Sub Action 2x FF Serial Base 4422PC 402 653 3024 Slave Repeaters per Frame 1 Super Epoch Sub Action 3x FF Ex
72. ff RTS to CTS 0 7 Retry Timeout 255 7 ill x Low Power Mode 0 Discovered Devices High Noise Off Serial Radio MultiPoint Parameters Menu 5 MultiPoint Parameters consist of settings used to control how data is handled in situations requiring retries and the settings to control the behavior of a MulitPoint slave or repeater When installing MultiPoint networks it is important to do some initial planning Unlike Point to Point networks a Point to MultiPoint network requires several parameters to be set consistently on all transceivers in the network This includes RF data rate Min and Max Packet Size and FreqKey NOTE For detailed information concerning radio parameters please refer to the appropriate user manual Devices Network Design Devices Grand Master 926 4604 Program ej Default W All f n work p n paaa n a E Network Device Information 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters 6 4 a 5 Sager cael Repeaters On B Master Packet Repeat 3 7 Sub Master 1 925 5795 E GR 900 MHz Series POR RANE SA Max Slave Retry 9 7 Retry Odds 1 Slave to Grand 926 4318 FGR 900 MHz Series sane t Connect anf Slavel 915 6846 0 Off 7 FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater Frequency Off Repeater to Sub 912 4898 Network ID 1 Multi Master Sync Off a i FGR 900 MHz Series l 402 653 3112 1 PPS Enable Delay 255 Slave Repeater Of
73. figure system event notifications either as a warning or as an alarm Alert Definitions Wamings Alarms Field Warn Below Warn Above Active pame 2 z In Noise F Gose Out Signal F Out Noise F set Defaults In Margin 20 00 Out Margin 20 00 Voltage F Temperature Fj Missed Polls 10 00 VSWR 30 00 Receive 0 00 Diag Poll Transmit F NOTE The network must be stopped before modifying alert definitions An error message will appear if the user attempts to modify alerts while the network is active If this occurs click OK stop the poller and try again 66 N FreeWave Tool Suite FreeWave Tool Suite View Alert Report Alert Report displays a list of all active acknowledged or unacknowledged alerts The alert report is similar to the Radio information report The Alert report can have a date range set alert level specified saved either as an Excel or PDF file and printed Alert Reporting DateRange 12 21 2009 12 92 2009 Alert Level All alerts Report Eg LAJA Ez 100 Alerts Report Sb tthblude D Network FreeWave FGR Fu Radio Type Network Network Version Uh 926 4318 2 66 FGR 900 MHz Series Type Field Below vale First Alert Last Alert Ack Warning YSWR 69 00 12 22 2009 12 22 2009 True 10 11 30 4M 10 13 22 4M Once the user completes reviewing the alerts report click Cancel on the Alerts Reporting dialogue box to exit Ackn
74. formation 0 Universal Channels 1 Input Channels 2 Isolated Digital Inputs G Isolated Digital Outputs 1 F Channel 11 Channel 12 I O Mode Digital Output w VO Mode Digital Output Apply Default Output Enabled Apply Default Output Enabled 7 Default Value DO Enabled 7 Default Value DO Enabled 7 NOTE For more advanced IO Serial Base and Expansion Module Modbus documentation and programming please refer to the IO Expansion user manual Document Number LUM0017AA page 30 section IO Serial Base Stack Settings Menu 4 The Stack Settings Menu applies to the IO Serial Base and programs how the stack communicates with external Modbus devices 30 N FreeWave Tool Suite 402 653 3112 Program ts Default W All Device Information 0 Universal Channels 1 Input Channels 2 Isolated Digital Inputs 3 Isolated Digital Outputs 8 Stack Settings 1 F Serial Protocol RS 232 Port Speed 19200 7 Parity None Stop Bits 1 bit Turn On Delay msec 2 Turn Off Delay msec 2 Modbus Address Mode 8 bit 7 Modbus ID 1 2 Nominal Voltage Range mV 0 Nominal Current Range mA 0 AI Register Justification Left 7 FP Register Word Order Inverted Integer Register Word Order Inverted 7 Default Delay sec 60 Plus Ethernet Configuration 1 To begin configuring Plus Ethernet radio devices select Configuration from the Applications pane 2 Make sure a Plus Ethernet network is selected gt FreeWave Too
75. from versions 2 0 1 2 and below are not compatible with Tool Suite version 2 2 and above databases Merging formats the earlier database versions for use with version 2 2 and above 1 To merge databases click Yes If the database merge is not desired but the user would still like to upgrade Tool Suite click No NOTE all previously saved data will be lost or Cancel to exit setup 2 Ifthe user elects to merge databases a status box appears while the databases are merging Please be advised this can take several minutes to complete If merging is not selected Tool Suite will restart automatically upon clicking No Merging Database Processing This may take several minutes to complete 3 Once the merge is complete Tool Suite restarts and then reloads automatically 12 N FreeWave Tool Suite NOTE Tool Suite versions 1 4 1 and below cannot upgrade to version 2 6 or above from the Updates application To upgrade to the latest version first un install Tool Suite then download the latest installer from the FreeWave customer extranet or FreeWave Utilities CD 13 d FreeWave Tool Suite Connecting Radios to a Computer or Laptop Connect a serial or diagnostic cable between the computer or laptop and the radio A diagnostic cable is recommended Plug in the power supply and turn on all radios NOTE A serial cable can be used for both Configuration and Setup Terminal functionality but
76. ful I NOTE Comma Separated Values csv files must be formatted Serial Number Name and if applicable IP Address If the Comma Separate Values csv file is not in this format an error message will appear FreeWave Tool Suite An error occurred while parsing the C54 File Some radios may have been imported where possible Please check the Format of the CS to ensure it looks correct before attempting to import again Format Serial Number Mame IP Address Export The Export Network function allows a user to export the network file all radio settings as well as the Path View window pane view and any historical data Tool Suite can export a fwn file or a csv file The polling service must be stopped to export data The network the user wishes to export must be selected and displayed in the Network Diagnostics application Start by clicking Export in the Options drop down and choosing the file type to export For Tool Suite fwn files choose the date range of the data to export choose whether diagnostic history will be excluded or not and select Export to save the file to a hard drive folder or Cancel to exit Export Network DateRange E 22720093 to 12 23 2009 Exclude Diagnostic History Export Cancel Name and save the file to a desired location The file will be exported as a fwn file Tool Suite versions 2 2 and higher 69 FreeWave Tool Suite Export To
77. h and the radios should populate in the list Clear Network With this function the user can clear the list of all radios shown in the window pane NOTE All radio configurations will be lost if Clear Network is selected Remove Network This function permanently deletes all the radios and network settings as well as the network name and data Filter Located next to the Options drop down on the Configuration title ribbon Filter displays radios that only meet the modem mode criteria a user specifies 52 N FreeWave Tool Suite ter w Options MP show al M Show Masters A Show Repeaters 5 Show Slaves Individual Radio Options Specific options for a radio can be found by right clicking on a radio in the window pane Master 926 4604 FGR 90 g View Report Repeat FGR 90 Build Network Design p Slave 3 ha Export FOR 90 Repeat 3 Delete iii AGP GUTETAT SATIE T View Report The View Report function creates a document that displays all of the settings in the radio This document can be saved in either Microsoft Excel or as a PDF It can also be printed Report of ss 1 of 2 gt pi 2 3 a Ae 100 Radio Information Si tthbtuile D D yy Site Name Radio Model FGR 900 MHz Series Network Free VWave FGRs Serial Number 926 4604 Firmware Rev 2 66 Configuration Tab Setting Value Operation Mode Modem Mode 2 Point to MultiPoint Master Ethernet Mode Off Slave IP Stack
78. hannels 1 Input Channels _ 2 Isolated Digital Inputs 3 Isolated Digital Outputs 1 F Channel 1 Channel 2 VO Mode Digital Out 7 I O Mode Disabled Apply Default Output Enabled 7 Default Value DO Enabled 7 Channel 3 Channel 4 VO Mode Disabled 7 I O Mode Disabled a 29 d FreeWave Tool Suite IO Serial Base amp Expansion Module Input Channels Menu 1 The Input Channels Menu corresponds and programs channels 5 6 7 and 8 of the IO Serial Base and Expansion Module devices 402 653 3024 Program s Default W All Device Information 0 Universal Channels Input Channels 2 Isolated Digital Inputs 3 Isolated Digital Outputs q Channel 5 Channel 6 VO Mode TE 7 I O Mode Disabled u Channel 7 Channel amp l O Mode Disabled VO Mode Disabled a IO Serial Base amp Expansion Module Isolated Digital Inputs Menu 2 The Isolated Digital Inputs Menu corresponds and programs channels 9 and 10 of the IO Serial Base and Expansion Module devices 402 653 3024 Program ks Default W All Device Information 0 Universal Channels 1 Input Channels Q Isolated Digital Inputs 3 Isolated Digital Outputs q gt F Channel 9 Channel 10 O Mode Disabled v VO Mode Disabled IO Serial Base amp Expansion Module Isolated Digital Outputs Menu 3 The Isolated Digital Outputs Menu corresponds and programs channels 11 and 12 of the IO Serial Base and Expansion Module devices 402 653 3024 Program ts Default W All Device In
79. hit the Disconnect button or on the keyboard the ESC button at least twice to exit the 70k Os AS pore OE Terminal Window screen before configuring or running diagnostics on radios 88 N FreeWave Tool Suite CP Data Logger The FreeWave Technologies CP DataLogger is an application that provides basic polling and reporting functions for FreeWave Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring Units CP Data Logger Settings When using CP Data Logger for the first time the user will need to configure a network Network Settings 1 Click Settings to open the Network Settings dialogue box 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o Ff Discrete Out VSNS Free Wa ve gt gt letv Poll Commands Programming Applications 6 FreeWave COM1 8 bit gt Options Radios Summary A lt ofa Configuration Network Diagnostics W Local Diagnostics 2 Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal Select a site or group from the tree on the left a CP Data Logger Updates Available applications 2 Name Network The user can define a name for the network to be polled NOTE Default will be displayed as the network name in the status bar unless the user selects a network name or the field is cleared Network Settings Network Modbus Serial ecoccosococcococcosocosoeo Name Default Type Serial High Impedance Notes OK Cancel 89 N FreeWave Tool Suite 3 Network Connecti
80. iagnostics After 2 weeks Notes Update Cancel Name The user may define a network name This field defaults to Default Network if a name is not chosen when creating a new network Company Name Enter a company name if desired If no company is entered the network is located in the Networks drop down under No Company Interface Allows the user to change the network type Serial or TCP COM port or whether 1 4GHz radios are in use If the user makes changes in this section be sure to click Update to save the changes or Cancel to exit without saving any changes Change Interface Network Type Serial k Are you using 14 GHz Mo Com Port coM4 Update Cancel Polling Interval The user may change the speed the radios are polled This field defaults to 200ms for Serial and TCP IP networks and defaults to 500ms for Plus Ethernet networks The chart below illustrates recommended polling intervals based on whether serial Repeaters are used in a network or not Network Default Minimum Repeaters 1 Repeater 2 Repeaters For each addt l Polling Polling turned OFF in add 50ms add another repeater continue Interval Interval Master 50ms to add 50ms 62 FreeWave Tool Suite NOTE For Plus Ethernet networks customer data is not given polling priority over diagnostic data Polling Mode 1 Discovery This is the default mode when a new network is added Upon the first
81. ication For more information on configuring IO Expansion Serial base and Expansion Modules with Tool Suite visit the IO Serial Base and Expansion Module Configuration section Device Information tab for a serial radio device Devices Network Design Devices Grand Master 926 4604 Program s Default W All Network Device Information 0 Universal Channels 1 Input Channels 2 Isolated Digital Inputs 3 Isolated Digital Outp 4 gt M Name change Grand Master View Report Sub Master 1 925 5795 a FGR 900 MHz Series Model FGR 900 MHz Series Slave to Grand 926 4318 Serial Number 926 4604 FGR 900 MHz Series Slavel 915 6346 Firmware Version 2 662 FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater to Sub 912 4893 i FGR 900 MHz Series N p i ya te Diagnostics 3 24 2010 10 28 09 AM E G serial Base 4422PC 402 653 3024 Master Slave Distance m 3 962 00 Noise dBm 124 093 3Ue2 FEpansion Modue Pazz Radio Temperature F 75 20 Signal dBm 79 Antenna Reflected Power a Rate 0 00 These are the saved values the radio reported the last time it was read Discovered Devices Templates Serial Radio Operation Mode Menu 0 Operation Mode defines the transceiver function Master Repeater Slave etc FreeWave transceivers operate in a Master to Slave configuration In order for transceivers to operate together proper communication setup is required Serial Ethernet options are also configured
82. ign page For each subsequent radio in the network that needs to be programmed from a template connect the serial or diagnostic cable to the radio for programming and repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section Programming Radio Frequency Zone NOTE One slave node can be programmed for many radios There is no need to connect multiple slaves together when programming simply change the Radio Name when prompted for the subsequent slave s as you program them Rename a Radio Template 1 To change the displayed name of a template right click on the template to change and select Rename Change Template Name Mame SLi Update Cancel 2 After changing the name select Update to save the change or Cancel to exit without making any changes 3 Tool Suite will prompt the user to verify the change Select Yes to proceed with the change or No to exit and close out without making a change FreeWave Tool Suite i This will update the template s name in the database 4re vou sure you wish to continue 48 FreeWave Tool Suite Remove a Radio Template Delete a group of radio templates or a single radio template that is an end point For example by removing the Master or a Repeater all connected radios will be deleted as well and by removing a Slave that is at the end of a network only that Slave is deleted 1 To remove a template or templates right click the radio template to delete and sel
83. in order to run diagnostics using the Network or Local Diagnostics applications a diagnostic cable is required Also for Diagnostics ONLY functionality is available via TCP IP if routing through a Terminal server to reach the serial master radio Recommended Computer Display Settings In order to achieve optimal visual performance from Tool Suite it is recommended to set the computer s desktop display settings accordingly NOTE Administrative rights to the computer may be required to make the following changes e Minimum resolution set to 1024 x 768 e DPI set to 96 NOTE A DPI setting of 120 is not supported graphics may not align and some text may be partially hidden Navigating through Tool Suite The user can navigate through Tool Suite using the buttons on ribbons and toolbars and using the right and left click buttons on a computer mouse Tool Suite Ribbons and Toolbars Ribbons refer to the toolbars that have either the FreeWave logo on them or the title bars underneath that display the network name The button sections found on these ribbons are specific to the application the user is working in NOTE The terms ribbon and toolbar are used interchangeably throughout this manual 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o E amp Serial Configuration z z Testing 12 IOS pasate a A p Ss X ieee a S F SO e7 COM1 T Read Read Upgrade Upgrade View Add Import Verify ee Wa Ve Radio Serial Bas
84. in this tab NOTE For proper settings requirements please refer to the user manual for each specific serial radio type being configured 25 N FreeWave Tool Suite Devices Network Design Devices Grand Master 926 4604 Program Sj Default W All 9 Network Device Information Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 Multi 4 gt Grand Master 926 4604 eis PGR S00 MIZ Senes Modem Mode 2 Point to MultiPoint Master Sub Master 1 925 5795 FGR 900 MHz Series Ethernet Mode Off 7 Slave to Grand 926 4318 FGR 900 MHz Series Slave IP Stack Of Slavel 915 6846 t 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz Serie Slave UDP Mode 0 B Repeater to Sub 912 4393 i FGR 900 MHz Series ae 402 653 3112 a des Serial Base 4422PC 402 653 3024 Local IP Address 255 255 255 255 Expansion Module 44 Local Port 4196 Reply IP Address 256 25 25 255 Reply Port 4196 Serial Radio Baud Rate Menu 1 The Baud Rate menu allows the user to set the communication rate between the transceiver and the instrument to which it is connected Devices Network Design Devices Grand Master 926 4604 Program s Default WA E Network Device Information 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameters 64 gt Grand Master 926 4604 a FGR 900 MHz Series Baud Rate 115200 Data Parity 8 None 1 7 Sub Master 1 92
85. ing Off t Address 3 Polling Off Available applications Name Site a R Force Refresh amp Rectifier Interrupt Latest J Perform Instant Off FreeWave Tool Suite FreeWave Refresh Ek Clear Network All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature LL BBS 20 10 a NaN NaN NaN wc e voc VSNS Discrete Out a NaN woe Power Status a Weekly D Ki Tuesday z Rectifier Shunt Voltage Rectifier Voltage Pipe to Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Specify high and low limits that initiate alarms The user can define a name for the site s to be polled NOTE New Site will be displayed as the Group name in the tree view unless the user selects a site name or the field is cleared 98 N FreeWave Tool Suite Coordinates GPS coordinates or notes can be entered in this field at the user s discretion Shunt Resistance The user must enter the value of the shunt resistor Modbus ID Be sure to enter the same Modbus ID as the site that will be polled Poll Interval and Poll Start Set how often the Data Logger will collect data from the site and when in the interval to start polling The interval chosen will display under Polling under the site name in the tree view e Hourly Set the start time starting on the 1 minute 01 up to the 59 minute 59 of every hour e Daily Choose which hour polling will begin on each day Polli
86. k Cancel to exit the wizard Advanced Installer d Once installation successfully completes click Finish to exit and launch FreeWave Tool Suite ie FreeWave Tool Suite Setup Completing the FreeWave Tool Suite Setup Wizard Click the Finish Button to exit the Setup Wizard Launch FreeWave Tool Suite FreeWare Tool uite 11 N FreeWave Tool Suite Upgrading Tool Suite From versions 2 0 1 2 and below If upgrading from Tool Suite version 2 0 1 2 or below the following steps are required 1 Select the Updates button 2 3 4 Database Upgrade Required New updates are now available would you like to download will appear Select Yes Once the update is downloaded a prompt to install the updates will pop up Click OK Another prompt will appear asking to merge databases It appears you have an outdated database schema Would you like to upgrade your database NOTE iF you would like to use data created in previous versions of Tool Suite a database upgrade is required Please read the Following options carefully before proceeding YES Will continue on and merge the databases This may take several minutes depending on the amount of data you hawe stored NG Selecting this option will not import any previously saved data into the new Format and all data will be lost CANCEL Cancels this operation the application will exit NOTE Tool Suite databases
87. k 3 5 SP1 Setup Minnasalt Welcome to Setup Net Framework Be sure to carefully read and understand all the rights and restrictions described in the license terms You must accept the license terms before you can install the software MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS Press the Page Down key to see more text C31 DO NOT ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement Send information about my setup experiences to Microsoft Corporation Details regarding the dats collection policy Download File Size 10 MB Download Time Estimate 24 min 56 kbps 2 min 512 kbps b Once confirmation is received that Microsoft NET Framework is installed successfully click Exit to proceed to the Microsoft Report Viewer installation N FreeWave Tool Suite Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 Setup BE Micnsolt Setup Complete Net Framework Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 has been installed successfully ij It is highly recommended that you download and install the latest service packs and security updates For this product For more information see Windows Update 4 Next setup and installation begins for the Microsoft Report Viewer a Click Next to proceed to setup or Cancel to exit i Microsoft Report Viewer Redistributable 2008 SP1 Setup DEOR Welcome to Microsoft Report iewer Redistributable 2008 SP1 Setup This wizard will guide you through the installation process Cancel b Aft
88. l Suite 2 6 0 File Plus Configuration A IP Address a S amp S gs e re ee Freeware FreeWave 192 168 111 199 l Radio Network Network Database s Communication Datastore Networks H 2 gt Applications E 9 Plus FreeWave Configuration 7 Filter yw Options preseeesensssenesenssseny Devi Network Design iscovered Devices Configuration 69 Network Diagnostics Local Diagnostics Spectrum Too E Network Select a radio from the tree or read from a radio currently connected to the selected com port Setup Terminal CP Data Logger gt i x Updates Discovered Devices 0 Template Devices 0 X Available applications Manage saved radio settings and folders 3 Tool Suite can access any Plus Ethernet device that is connected to a network In the Configuration view enter the IP address of the Plus Ethernet device to connect to h mn Plus Configuration IF Address A N 192 168 111 201 Communication NOTE Tool Suite does not list available IP addresses on the network 31 N FreeWave Tool Suite 4 Once the desired IP address is entered click the Read Radio button to import settings from the device Plus Configuration IF Address A 192 168 111 201 Radio Communication 5 The user is prompted for the device s password This password is stored for the network NOTE After initial login Tool Suite will ONLY prompt the user for
89. like to install the update Tool Suite will automatically reload and then re launch once the install is complete and successful 112 FreeWave Tool Suite Apply Updates b This will close the Tool Suite and complete the update process The Tool Suite will automatically restart when the updates are complete Are you sure you wish to continue Available applications 113 d FreeWave Tool Suite For detailed information concerning the above functionality please refer to the Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Technical Support For further assistance please contact FreeWave Technical Support at 303 381 9200 or 1 866 923 6168 114
90. login information if the password has changed since the device was last read Plus Ethernet Device Menu Tabs HT slave 664 5901 Program we Default WF All Device Information IP Setup SerialSetup1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tool 4 F All current settings from a device are stored in the database of Tool Suite when it is read from or programmed These settings are viewed by navigating through the Menu Tabs located on the tab bar on the right side of the screen The menu tab names correspond to the menus as they appear in a web browser when accessing setup Device Information Upon a successful read of a device after clicking Read Radio the Device list will update to include the device s serial number name and a symbol to indicate the operation mode Tool Suite also refreshes the right side of the window displaying the settings of the device Selecting a device listed in the Discovered Devices or Templates view refreshes the Device Information and other settings for that selection Device Information tab for a Plus Ethernet radio device Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program 5 Default Wail Network Device Information IP Setup Serial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools 4 gt 876 8236 FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Serie Name change HEslave 9 192 163 111 199 mae ae View Report HT slave 384 5901 Model HT 900 MHz Ethe
91. lso be inherited by any slave or repeaters you connect Baud Rate 115200 7 Data Parity 8 None 1 Modbus RTU 0 7 Serial Interface RS232 7 Setup Port Both 7 Turn On Delay 0 Turn Off Delay 0 Flow Control None Use Break to Access Setup Disabled lt Back Next gt Cancel 38 d FreeWave Tool Suite 5 Lastly give the Master device template a name and then click Finish to save the template Create Network Design All the required settings have been entered for your new radio template You may optionally change the name ofthis template It should be noted that this name will not be programmed into a radio You will have the option of entering a radio name when you select to program it with a template Click the Finish button to save this template to the database Otherwise click the back button to make any additional changes Template Name FGR Master lt Back Finish 6 Once the initial creation of the Master radio template is complete a Master radio icon will appear under the Network Design tab with the previously selected network parameters M FGR Master FGR 900 MHz Series Key A Rx 0 Tx 0 Net ID 1839 Max 8 Min 9 Manage the network design Right click inside the page for more options Plus Ethernet Network Design Wizard Upon the first initial launch of the Network Design tab Tool Suite will prompt the user to add a Master radio using the Template Wizard NOTE A Plus Ethernet network must be crea
92. n Configure a Serial Connection The Baud Rate Parity and Flow Control MUST match the Master radio s settings 1 If the COM port that is in use is not already selected choose the correct COM port from the drop down list provided 2 Select the baud rate 93 FreeWave Tool Suite 3 Choose the parity 4 Turn Flow Control either ON the box is checked or OFF the box is unchecked 5 Once the network is setup with the desired settings click OK to save the changes and close Network Settings or click Cancel to exit without saving changes TCP Connection Configure a TCP Connection 1 Enter the Terminal Address IP Address of the terminal server 94 N FreeWave Tool Suite Network Settings Network Modbus TCP Terminal Address Terminal Port saad a OK Cancel 2 Enter the Terminal Port number the serial master is connected to Network Settings Network Modbus TCP Terminal Address 2 25 255 25 Terminal Port 5000 a OK Cancel 3 Once the network is setup click OK to save the changes and close Network Settings or click Cancel to exit without saving changes CP Data Logger Options To add a site or group refresh the network tree or delete an entire network either click on the Options drop down or right click in the tree view Add Group Add a folder for a specific set of sites that will be polled at the same time 1 Click the Options
93. n the first initial launch of the Network Design tab Tool Suite will prompt the user to add a Master radio using the Template Wizard NOTE When programming radios from the Network Design template the devices are applied to the current network that is selected If the user has not created or selected a unique network the Network Design template will apply to the Default Network 1 From the drop down list choose the Master radio type and then click Next Create Network Design Welcome to the Freewave Network Design Wizard This wizard is designed to guide you through a few small steps to allow you to easily set up a new network template First let s define the type of radio to be used as your master Radio Type FGR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz Series FGR 900 MHz Short Range FGR2 900 MHz IO Slave FGR2 900 MHz IO Slave Enclosed FGR2 900 MHz Series HT 900 MHz Series I2 24 GHz IO Master I2 24 GHz IO Slave I2 24 GHz Series IM 24 GHz Cathodic Protection IM 24 GHz Series LRS 14 GHz Series LRS 455 MHz Series Next gt Cancel 2 When prompted to select the network structure click Next Create Network Design Next lets define the structure of the network You can select from the listed options below Network Structure Point to MultiPoint Point to MultiPoint lt Back Next gt Cancel NOTE As of Tool Suite release version 2 4 0 Point to Point and TDMA network structures are
94. nd up to 15 Expansion Modules like IOE X 4422P All current settings from a device are stored in the database of Tool Suite when it is read from or programmed These settings are viewed by navigating through the Menu Tabs located on the tab bar on the right side of the screen NOTE IO Expansion Serial Base and Expansion modules are not compatible with either HyperTerminal or Tool Suite s Setup Terminal application Device Information tab for an IO Expansion Serial Base device PC or Expansion Module device P Devices Network Design i 402 653 3112 Program Default evices Network Grand Master 926 4604 FGR 900 MHz Series Sub Master 1 925 5795 FGR 900 MHz Series Model Serial Base 4422Pq Slave to Grand 926 4318 FGR 900 MHz Series W All Device Information 0 Universal Channels 1 Input Channels 2 Isolated Digital Inputs 3 Isolated Digital Outre 4 gt Name change Serial Number 402 653 3112 Slavel 915 6346 Firmware Version FGR 900 MHz Series Repeater to Sub 912 4393 i FGR 900 MHz Series 402 653 3024 Expansion Module 4422 0 10 2 lt ll Discovered Devices Templates IO Serial Base amp Expansion Module Universal Channels Menu 0 The Universal Channels Menu corresponds and programs channels 1 2 3 and 4 of the IO Serial Base and Expansion Module devices 402 653 3024 Program s Default W All Device Information 0 Universal C
95. ng SY Filter Q Search gt Options Right click for additional options Last Response 5 18 2010 2 01 13 PM Missed Polls 0 Data Sent 0 Reset Zoom Chart Span Print In Signal In Noise In Margin Out Signal p Out Noise M 2 02 40 PM Out Margin Voltage Receive Diag Poll g Poll Average VSWR Temperature Instant VSWR Last Rx 244 0086 lt 4 gt 4 View History Within the diagnostics graph the user has the ability to zoom into the diagnostics graph Reset Zoom will restore the default zoom level The user can reset to zoom by either clicking on the circles at the end on the scroll arrows or by right clicking on the graph and selecting reset zoom from a menu list Zoom Functionality By clicking on the graph a blue line axis will appear Tool Suite allows the user to zoom in multiple times on a specific area of data on the graph The X and Y axes adjust as the graph is zoomed in or out 1 To zoom in on a specific area of the graph hold down the left button on the mouse at the uppermost or lowest point of the area on the graph to zoom in on 2 Drag the mouse across the entire area the user wishes to zoom in on This step can repeated multiple times for greater magnification 3 To zoom out click the O in either the top upper left corner controls zooming out at the Y axis and or the lower left corner controls zooming out at the X axis of the graph The user can alternate between zooming out on
96. ng can start on any hour from 1AM to 11PM e Weekly Choose the initial day and date the poller starts on the displayed calendar The poller continues to poll each week on the specified day starting at midnight 12AM e Monthly Choose the initial day and date the poller will begin each month The poller continues to poll each month on the specified date 5 of each month at midnight 12AM Active Inactive The user can activate or inactivate an individual site for polling To poll a single site at one time inactivate any active groups or other individual sites within the network This can also be achieved by right clicking on the individual site e Active e Inactive NOTE Inactivating a single site within a group only inactivates that specific site Alarms User definable alert values that signal the user if the site goes outside of the specified value s Below are recommended alarm values This section or specific alarms can be left blank e Analog Input Set the low limit at or below a value of O and the high limit at or above a value of 6 measured in VDC e Rectifier Shunt Voltage Set the low limit at or below a value of 1 6 and the high limit at or above a value of 1 6 measured in mVDC e Rectifier Voltage Set the low and high limits at an impossible range measured in mVDC e Pipe to Soil Set the low limit at or below a value of 1 6 and the high limit at or above a value of 1 6 measured in mVDC
97. not yet supported in the Network Design feature 37 d FreeWave Tool Suite 3 For FreeWave radios to successfully communicate with one another within a network there are 5 critical settings that must be the same across all radios in the network These settings are inherited by any Slave Repeater or Slave Repeater connected to the Master template When prompted set the following to the desired values a e Frequency Key Values available to choose from are numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through E Max Packet Size Choose from numbers 0 through 9 Min Packet Size Choose from numbers 0 through 9 RF Data Rate Choose either Normal or High Network ID Values available to choose from are numbers 1 through 4095 except 255 NOTE For more information regarding radio settings please refer to the appropriate FreeWave user manual for the radio type Create Network Design Now we need to set the critical settings that all radios must have in order to link The values you select below will be inherited by any slave or repeaters you connect Frequency Key A Max Packet Size 8 7 Min Packet Size 9 RF Data Rate Normal 7 Network ID 1839 lt Back Next gt Cancel 4 Next configure data port settings which any connected Slave Repeater or Slave Repeater will inherit as well Create Network Design Let s also take a minute to setup how your radio data port operates You can change these later but they will a
98. o click the Apply Updates button to complete the update process File Updates Check Apply arcal Updates Updates qm an Updates 3 Once the user confirms that they would like to install the update Tool Suite will automatically reload and then re launch once the install is complete and successful A status Updating window will appear while the update is in progress Apply Updates z This will clase the Tool Suite and complete the update process Jj The Tool Suite will automatically restart when the updates are complete re you sure you wish bo continue 109 N FreeWave Tool Suite 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 4 0 Release o Ff amp z Applications Configuration Network Diagnostics p Local Diagnostics Spectrum Tool k Select an application from the left side to begin Setup Termina l e Updates Available applications Updating Tool Suite from an Open Session 1 If Tool Suite is currently open and the user would like to manually check for updates in the Applications menu click Updates 2 To manually check for updates to the software and if prompted at the beginning of a Tool Suite session click Check Updates FreeWave Tool Suite 2 R J Check Local Updates Update Updates 3 A pop up window will tell the user whether or not updates are available and ask for confirmation to download Select Yes to
99. on Type Under the Network tab there are two options for establishing a connection with the DataLogger software a Serial i Connecting to the main port via a serial cable ii Choose a COM potrt set the parity baud rate and turn Flow Control ON or OFF iii Ifthe connected CP unit is a 2 4GHz Sand High Impedance device check the High Impedance box NOTE Refer to CP Data Logger Serial TCP Settings for configuring a serial connection Network Settings Network Modbus Serial Name FreeWave Notes OK Cancel i Connect via Terminal Server ii The user will need to know the Terminal Server IP address and Port number that the FGR serial master is connected to iii Ifthe connected CP unit is a 2 4GHz Sand High Impedance device check the High Impedance box NOTE Refer to CP Data Logger Serial TCP Settings for entering terminal information Network Settings Network Modbus TCP Name FreeWave Notes OK Cancel 90 N FreeWave Tool Suite 4 Add Notes An alpha numeric field available for use at the user s discretion up to 100 characters This area can be left blank CP Data Logger Modbus Settings e Address Length Select the length of the Modbus address It will be either 8 bit or 16 bit The address length must match the address length selected in the FGR CP radios Network Settings Network Modbus Serial Address Length 8 Bit D Relay ON Delay sec
100. ork title bar 6 To add additional networks click Add and repeat the setup steps through the wizard for each new network Network Diagnostics oe 0898 Start FW Tech Stop Add Import Verify x All Database Networks Datastore TCP Terminal Network 1 Select TCP Terminal Server and select Next TCP Terminal Server A 2 Enter the IP Address and the Port number of the radio which you are using Select Next 58 N FreeWave Tool Suite 3 Once all the required settings have been entered click Finish to save the network to the database 4 The new network will appear in a list at the top of the page in the Networks box and on the network title bar 5 To add additional networks click Add and repeat the setup steps through the wizard for each new network Network Diagnostics AICH gt Ge FA Plus Ethernet Network 1 Select Plus Ethernet and click Next 59 d FreeWave Tool Suite Add Network Next we ll pick the type of network you intend to run You can see a description of each option to the right of the dropdown Network Type Plus Ethernet v Ethernet radio network Serial TCP Terminal Server Plus Ethernet lt Back Next gt Cancel 2 Once all the required settings have been entered click Finish to save the network to the database Add Network All the required settings have been entered for
101. osoft Corporation or based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which vollreceived it if anw The terme alen anniv to anr Microsntt I do not accept the terms in the license agreement b Once setup is complete begin the installation by clicking Install Otherwise select Back to return to the license agreement or Cancel to exit ic Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3 5 SP1 English Ready to Install the Program Setup is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit Setup Installation Path C Program Files Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition c Once confirmation is received that Microsoft SQL Server Compact is installed successfully click Finish to exit and proceed to the next program installation N FreeWave Tool Suite ic Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3 5 SP1 English Completing the Microsoft SOL Server Compact Setup Setup has installed Microsoft SOL Server Compact successfully Click Finish to exit 3 Next setup and install Microsoft NET Framework a After reading the license agreement in order to proceed the user must accept the terms of the agreement Click Install to install and proceed Otherwise to exit click Cancel Microsoft NET Framewor
102. owledge All Alerts Allows the user to check off any unacknowledged warnings or alarms for an entire network Clear All Alerts 67 N FreeWave Tool Suite Allows the user to clear all acknowledged and unacknowledged warnings and alarms for an entire network Import The Import Network function allows the user to import network settings using the following file types 1 Tool Suite versions 2 2 and above fwn 2 Tool Suite versions 2 0 1 2 and below fdn 3 Comm Control nwf 4 Comma Separated Value csv FreeWave Network File fwn FreeWave Diagnostic Network fdn CommContral File rit Comma Separated Value csv NOTE Plus Ethernet networks only have the option to import Tool Suite fwn and Comma Separated Value csv file types Click Import in the Options drop down to import any of the network types listed above Import Network Look in CO Network Diagnostics ka Oo ea Ee E EG E Freewave 2 Fdn My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents or My Computer a File name Freew ave 1 fdni w My Network Files of type Freewave Diagnostic Network fdr v NOTE The Import button located on the main ribbon only imports Tool Suite version 2 2 and above file type fwn Add Import Gert Database Networks Once the file has been imported Tool Suite will alert the user that the import was successful 68 N FreeWave Tool Suite Network Import Eg P Il P Import success
103. pansion Module 4422 Super Epoch Features Master Frames in Epoch 31 2 i PTT Features FF Packet Delimiter Character 255 System Slot Length 3 Edit Frame Table Transparent Data Operation On FrameTable Reset on D C On Disconnect Message Off Discovered Devices End of Data Character 255 Additional Menu Feature Hovering the mouse pointer over a setting displays a brief description of its function NOTE This feature does not apply to IO Expansion menus ate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoint Parameter Radio Information 0 Operation Mode ii B Baud Rate 115200 Data Parity 8 None 1 Modbus RTU o Serial Interface R5232 Setup Port Both Turn On Delay Turn Off Delay a Flow Control None Use Break to Access Setup OF E Determines the Hardware Flow control for the Data Port IO Serial Base amp Expansion Module Configuration e Once the appropriate Com Port is selected click the Read Serial Base button to import settings from the device that is currently connected to the serial or diagnostic cable Serial Configuration Com Port N a pead Read u COM1 Radio Serial Base Communication 28 d FreeWave Tool Suite NOTE Clicking Read Serial Base when connected to a Serial Base with Expansion Modules in a stack reads the Serial Base plus all Expansion Modules connected in the stack a stack consists of one IO Expansion Serial Base or Serial Radio ex FGR2 IO IOE a
104. r to see a pattern of repeated data transmissions To view click the View History button located in the far right corner of the Tool Suite screen The number of results displayed can be changed from 10 to 100 If the Auto Refresh button is checked then the report will automatically update the list if Auto Refresh is not checked then the user can manually refresh the list by clicking the Refresh button 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 We Network Diagnostics I2 a es Pyg 9 rte FreeWave gt gt All atabase ae Radio Data History rn a 1 poling SCF Q Onti Applications Qr qe g Auto Refresh V Refresh Close eon Tet search Option x Path View A Radio Role Data Count Missed Received Date Received av By Configuration 244 0089 Repeater 05 8 2010 236 41 PM s 4 ai 140 z v dj 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 36 36 PM Polls 0 Data Sent 0 69 E 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 36 22 PM Network Diagnostics 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 36 08 PM A M 2 244 0089 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 35 55 PM p 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 35 52 PM Local Diagnostics 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 35 38 PM z 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 35 24 PM 4a 244 0089 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 34 52 PM Spectrum Tool 244 0086 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 34 37 PM 244 0036 Repeater 0 0 2 5 18 2010 2 34 03 PM 4 244 0089 Repeater 0 0 2
105. radio within a large network and would like to quickly locate that radio in the list If the radio is found Tool Suite will jump to and highlight the located radio For Serial and TCP IP networks the user can search by serial number or name Once the user starts entering a serial number or name of a radio in the network Tool Suite will prompt the user with a drop down of similar or matching criteria that the user may select from a Search F Options ry a Lt Search Options Enter a name or serial number Enter a name or serial number Slavel J Slave 1 Slave Repeater 1 9255795 _ 9264318 E1 764604 For Plus Ethernet networks the user can search by serial number name or IP Address A Search F Options Enter a name or serial number Enter an IF Address 197 Rie ee EE 197 168 111 199 192 165 111 201 192 168 111 203 NOTE Serial numbers should be formatted WITHOUT a dash when entered into the Search field for Serial TCP IP and Plus Ethernet networks 5841066 ggl 7ra 5845901 Filter Located next to the Search button on the Network Diagnostics title ribbon Filter displays radios that meet Warning Alarm or Alert both warnings and alarms criteria a user specifies or will show only Parent radios Masters Repeaters or Slave Repeaters directly linked to a Master when Show Infrastructure is selected To reset the view back to normal select Show All
106. res236 M a FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Series Network Type Multi Point fa Master Tx Beacon 1 7 192 168 111 199 HT slave 334 5901 r Mod Mode Network ID 252 HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series 096m EndPoint 192 168 111 201 Frequency Key 2 7 Repeaters Enabled D Max Packet Size 0 7 Subnet ID RX 0 7 Min Packet Size 1 Subnet ID TX 0 7 Transmit Power 1 7 Frequency Zones Retry Timeout 255 RF Data Rate 867 kbps 7 Addressed Repeat 3 7 Broadcast Repeat 2 7 Slave Attempts 9 p Discovered Devices 2 Retry Odds Drop Data 7 Template Devices 0 Plus Ethernet Security Menu The Security menu is where the user can set the RADIUS authentication information change the user password and the AES encryption key NOTE MAC filtering is not currently supported in Tool Suite Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program s Default F Quick W al Network Device Information IP Setup Serial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools 4 gt 876 8236 FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Serie Radius Enable ae m 192 168 111 199 HT slave 834 5901 Radius IP A P P gt a HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series ee ni cee ts gt Q 192 168 111 201 i 0 Shared Secret User Password AES Encryption Key Detach Local Eth Enabled Force SSL https Enabled Plus Ethernet SNMP Menu This menu is where the SNMP management features of the Plus radio are se
107. rnet Series HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series l FF 192 168 111 201 Serial Number 3845901 Firmware Version 2 19a IP Setup Menu The IP Setup menu allows the user to change the IP address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of the radio WARNING Please check with a Network Administrator before adjusting these settings 32 N FreeWave Tool Suite Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program f Default Y Quick z Network Device Information IP Se pP Serial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools 876 8236 FoR 900 MHz Ethernet Series IP Address 192 168 111 201 192 168 111 199 HT slawe 884 5901 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 D HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series 192 168 111 201 Default Gateway 192 168 111 1 Web Page Port http a Spanning Tree Disabled VLAN Mode Disabled 7 Serial Setup 1 Menu Serial Setup 1 is where the data settings for serial port 1 can be assigned These settings need to match the serial device connected to this port Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program Default F Quick a Network Device Information IP Setup Serial Setup 1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools n reer FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Series P Mi Ti r 2 192 168 111 199 Paar ree e HT slave 884 5301 TCP Server Port 7000 HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series 192 168 111 201 T
108. ser must set the connected radio s Diagnostics located under the Multi Point Parameters tab in the Configuration application to a value greater than zero This information may be used to help direct a directional antenna of a slave radio by tracking the signal and noise levels as the antenna is aimed back at the Repeater or Master When viewing ensure the correct COM Port is set Click Start to run the diagnostics Click Stop to cease the diagnostics gt FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o B X Local Diagnostics Port Speed E3 _ Margin 0 Signal 112 Com Port Stop Print yswrR 2 Noise 112 Connection Values Applications 100 Configuration 54 Network Diagnostics p Local Diagnostics 8 2 Spectrum Tool 38 Setup Terminal SS CP Data Logger ii i Updates PA S Fi 130 2 47 30 PM 2 47 40 PM 2 47 50 PM 2 48 00 PM 2 48 10 PM 2 48 20 PM n Margin Avg VSWR n Signal n Noise Available applications As of Tool Suite release 2 4 0 users now have the capability to print the current view of the graph Select the Print button to bring up a print preview of the graph To print hit the printer icon in the upper left corner of the print preview window The document will be sent to the default printer selected on the user s computer 84 N FreeWave Tool Suite 35 Print preview 4 P OF BW B cise 130 3 15 30 PM 3 15 40 PM 3 15 50 PM 3 16 00 PM 3 16 10 PM 3 16 2
109. settings from a similar radio type to another For example if the user has an FGR 9OOMHZ radio Slave file that can be used as a template to setup other radios similarly the user can connect to an FGR2 900MHZz radio and then import the FGR file to setup the FGR2 with the same settings This is useful if the user has a mix of radio types ina single network that will use the same frequency key network ID and other settings that need to be identical throughout the network 4 Template files can also be imported fwt NOTE A Tool Suite version 2 2 and above file type fwn can also be imported by clicking Import Network in the Datastore section on the Configuration ribbon a a SS F e Add Import Me Network Network Database Datastore Export The Export function allows a user to save the entire network of radios and then transfer that information to a different computer or instance The file created may be copied and imported into other instances of Tool Suite The user can also export Template files gt A D Network Settings ee Add dub Import t l kg Export d FreeWave Network File fwn Refresh a FreeWave Network Design wt Ba Clear Network Network Settings Report csv a Remove Network Refresh The Refresh function updates the radios in the network If diagnostics is running but radios are not shown in the Radio List in Configuration the user can right click on the network select Refres
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111. t The Plus Ethernet radio supports SNMP versions 1 2 and 3 NOTE All of the SNMP manageable objects for FreeWave s Plus Ethernet radios are contained ina single MIB file FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES MIB This file is available from FreeWave Technologies upon request 35 N FreeWave Tool Suite Devices Network Design Discovered Devices HT slave 884 5901 Program s Default Quick a Network Device Information IP Setup SerialSetup1 Call Book Serial Setup 2 Radio Setup Security SNMP RMS Tools GP FeR 900 MHz Ethernet Serie SNMP Version vl v2 7 Rx Rate Alarm Below 90 192 168 111 199 HT slave 884 5901 Q HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series Read Community Tx Rate Alarm Enable Disabled 7 192 168 111 201 Write Community eccccce Tx Rate Alarm Below 90 Trap Version CE VSWR Alarm Enable Disabled a Trap Community eeeeeee VSWR Alarm Above Min Fault Time 300 7 Delta Alarm Enable Disabled 7 Trap Manager 1 IP 0 0 0 0 Delta Alarm Below 30 Trap Manager 2 IP o ao o0 4 Signal Alarm Enable Dicahted g Voltage Alarm Enable Enabled m Signal Alarm Below 90 Voltage Alarm Above 30 Noise Alarm Enable Disabled 7 Voltage Alarm Below 6 2 lii A Noise Alarm Above Discovered Devices 2 Rx Rate Alarm Enable Disabled 7 Plus Ethernet RMS Menu To configure a FreeWave Redundant Master Station RMS from the RMS menu tab the user will define the Primary Main device and the Standby Backup device D
112. t have access to an internet connection Tool Suite has a function which allows the user to download the latest update package to a computer that has an internet connection and either distribute it by a network drive or to a jump drive or a CD that can be taken out into the field or throughout an office 1 To install a Tool Suite update package for a Local Update the user must first download the package from the FreeWave website at www freewave com 2 Save the package to a folder on a local or network drive or on a jump drive or CD for convenient access later 3 Once the update package has been saved to the desired location if the package has been saved to a jump drive or CD make sure the hardware is plugged into the computer or the CD with the update package is in the computer s CD ROM from the Applications menu click Updates 4 Click Local Update Updates aI AR Check Apply Local Updates Updates Update Updates 5 Tool Suite will navigate to the last folder that was accessed through the software The user may need to navigate to the appropriate folder that contains the update package Update Locally Look in O updates EG My Recent Documents My Documents 3 My Computer a File name 9 hly Network Files of type Freew ave Update Package fap 6 Once the package is located click Open to install the package 7 Once the user confirms that they would
113. ted before the user can access the Network Design feature 1 From the drop down list choose the Master radio type and then click Next 39 N FreeWave Tool Suite Create Network Design Welcome to the Freewave Network Design Wizard This wizard is designed to guide you through a few small steps to allow you to easily set up a new network template First let s define the type of radio to be used as your master Radio Type HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Series FGR2 900 MHz Ethernet Series HT 900 MHz Ethernet Series HT2 900 MHz Ethernet Series 12 24 GHz Ethernet Series IP Mini 900 MHz Ethernet Series P2 Mini 1 3 GHz Ethernet Series Next gt Cancel 2 When prompted to select the network structure click Next Create Network Design Next lets define the structure of the network You can select from the listed options below Network Structure Point to MultiPoint Point to MultiPoint lt Back Next gt Cancel NOTE As of Tool Suite release version 2 4 0 Point to Point and TDMA network structures are not yet supported in the Network Design feature 3 For FreeWave Plus radios to successfully communicate with one another within a network there are 8 critical settings that must be the same across all radios in the network These settings are inherited by any Slave or Repeater connected to the Master template When prompted set the following to the desired values a
114. to proceed or No to cancel and exit Remove Network This will remove the selected network 4ll current diagnostic data will be deleted Are vou sure you wish to continue Start a Diagnostic Tool Suite no longer utilizes the Active and Inactive button functions Instead starting a network in the Networks list activates it and stopping a network inactivates it The user can run multiple networks at a time NOTE Please keep in mind that if multiple networks are running this may greatly slow the performance of the computer To speed up processing time the user may Stop or inactivate any networks that do not need to actively run at that time Serial and TCP IP Once the network is configured Serial or TCP IP click Start to run the diagnostic network The Start button will be greyed out when initialized and the polling indicator light will turn green Devices will start to report in and populate in the Path View and the graph will begin to display diagnostic readings There isa Poller Status located at the very bottom of the window which indicates if the poller is connected or disconnected If the poller is connected but no radios are being added to the Path View double check that the diagnostic cable is connected to the Master radio 71 FreeWave Tool Suite 7 FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 o B X Network Diagnostics A gt oo QS LS Wave ul S tart Stop
115. to zoom in on This step can repeated multiple times for greater magnification To zoom out click the O in either the top upper left corner controls zooming out at the Y axis and or the lower left corner controls zooming out at the X axis of the graph The user can alternate between zooming out on the X or Y axis NOTE The number of times the graph was magnified equals the number of times the user needs to click either one of the reset points to return the graph to the normal view 101 FreeWave Tool Suite Cathodic Protection gt 63 vV ya Force Refresh amp Rectifier Interrupt Connect Disconnect Settings Read E Latest gy Perform Instant Off Poll Commands Polling Weekly New Group 0 Polling Off 3 23 2010 2 00 PM 3 23 2010 2 05 PM 3 23 2010 2 10 PM 3 23 2010 2 15 PM_ 3 23 2010 2 20 PM Rectifier Voltage All Pipe Soil Battery Voltage Temperature Al2 DI1 LASEB Available applications CP Data Logger Polling Commands Force Refresh Force the radio to cycle relays which refreshes the measurements of the charging capacitors Latest f Perform Instant Off Poll Commands Polling Off FreeWave CP 0 Polling Weekly New Group 0 Polling Off New Site Bapa i 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 3 23 2010 ng 2 00 2 10 2 20 2 30 2 40 2 50 3 00 3 10 3 20 3 30 3 40 PM PM PM PM PM PM P
116. values of the radios which can be added or removed to or from the graph view by right clicking on the graph Last Response Displays the date and time for the last time the radio responded to a poll Missed Polls Tracks the number of missed polls a radio does not receive until a successful poll is logged Once there is a successful poll the Missed Polls number resets to zero Data Sent Only available for Plus Ethernet networks Data Sent keeps track of the increasing number of polls a radio has sent out When running diagnostics on Serial radios the Data Sent number will remain at zero 73 FreeWave Tool Suite gt FreeWave Tool Suite 2 6 0 Network Diagnostics 220205 amp Sea sg Stop FW Tech Stop Add Import Verify 5 All Database Networks Datastore Applications 12 and 12 IOS FW Tech COM1 Path View Summary View PAN Master 244 0099 eee E lv Ll 12 24 GHz Series Configuration ety AponGtesees OO Z E l 244 0107 g m I2 24 GHz Series Network Diagnostics a qa A 244 0089 J did 12 24 GHz Series Local Diagnostics 2 Spectrum Tool Setup Terminal Drd CP Data Logger _ Updates Available applications Reset Zoom ee aS Radio Count 4 Poller Status Connected FreeWave p gt 2 01 00 PM 2 01 20PM 2 01 n Margin Out Margin Receive v Average VSWR ii i 50 Diagnostics Settings gt E Polli
117. ve Plus Ethernet Polling SY Filter Q Search Options Path View Summary View PAN 876 8236 m FGR 900 MHz Ethernet Series Configuration f s 192 168 111 199 eae Right click for additional options 69 M Last Response 5 18 2010 3 04 35 PM Missed Polls 0 Data Sent 447 100 Network Diagnostics 54 yp I Local Diagnostics Spectrum Tool oA 130 3 03 00 PM 3 03 20PM 3 03 40PM 3 04 00PM 3 04 20PM 3 04 40PM Setup Terminal jn Mangin Out Margin Recewe Transmit AvaVSWR In Signal CP Data Logger 39 Outbound Inbound Receive Transmit Average Signal Noise Margin Signal Noise Margin VSWR ind 0 130 0 130 ee oe as x FF J Updates in ii W ss 100 65 c 65 650 t 65 50 50 i i 25 25 iil N 130 sw 0 0 i 130 130 0 130 108 0 j a An dBen 4B y cer dem 4B A yi Diagnostics Settings Alerts History Available applications Radio Count 2 Poller Status Connected Last Rx None lt 0 gt k PI If returning to an existing Plus Ethernet network click Start to run diagnostics NOTE Broadcasts may be blocked through certain brands of routers If data is not displaying in Tool Suite and other factors have been ruled out the user may try connecting the Ethernet cable directly to the computer s or laptop s Ethernet port Diagnostics A graph will populate with communication information showing how the radio is functioning This view presents several diagnostics statistics and
118. y A Saf SA z a N T COM1 z Read Read Up de Upgrade View Add Import Verify FreeWave x Radio Serial B R Modul lable Network Network Datab z Co atio Firmw Datastore lj Applications 9 FGR2 FW Technologies Configuration A Devices Network Design RET Discovered Devices nfiguration 9 Network E Network Diagnostics L Diagnostics ectrum Tool Select a radio from the tree or read from a radio currently connected to the selected com po tup Termina r i CP Data Logger Updates Discovered Devices 0 Template Devices 0 X Available applications Manage saved radio settings and fold Adding a Plus Ethernet Network 1 To add a new Plus Ethernet network in Configuration or Network Diagnostics click Add Network in the Datastore section of the Configuration or Network Diagnostics application ribbons 2 Enter a name for the network and if desired enter a company name then click Next Add Network Welcome to the Freewave Network Configuration Wizard This wizard is designed to guide you through a few small steps to allow you to easily set up a new network First let s give your network a name Optionally you can provide a company to associate with this network It will be used to help filter your networks in the drop down display Network Name PEDESET Company Next gt Cance 3 Click Finish to save the network name company name if applicable and return to
119. y connected to the selected com port Le CP Data Logger Updates Discovered Devices 0 Template Devices 1 Available applications Manage saved radio settings and folders 3 Inthe Configuration view select the appropriate Com Port Com Part COMs NOTE Tool Suite provides a list of available Com Ports To find the correct Com Port for the computer or laptop follow the path Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Ports 4 Once the appropriate Com Port is selected click the Read Radio button to import settings from the device that is currently connected to the serial or diagnostic cable 24 N FreeWave Tool Suite Serial Configuration Com Part 7 N N Read Read lt L cOoM1 Radio Serial Base Communication Serial TCP Terminal Device Menu Tabs Grand Master 926 4604 Program we Default Device Information 0 Operation Mode 1 Baud Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 9 5 MultiPoint Parameters 6 TDMA Settings All current settings from a device are stored in the database of Tool Suite when it is read from or programmed These settings are viewed by navigating through the Menu Tabs located on the tab bar on the right side of the screen The menu tab names correspond to the menus as they appear in HyperTerminal NOTE IO Expansion Serial Base and Expansion modules are not compatible with either HyperTerminal or Tool Suite s Setup Terminal appl

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