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1. For Repeaters 16 31 Tools Window Close Figure 3 Second Screen 4 1 Graphic User Interface GUI There are four menus e File e Setup e Tools e Window e Help 4 1 1 File The File menu contains four options e Demo Program demonstration e Stop Demo Stops the program demonstration e Exit Exits the program 4 1 2 Setup The Setup menu contains three options see Figure 4 e Default Port Settings e Port Settings e Protocol Pl ES RAN MANM Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 9 User Manual 4 1 2 1 4 1 2 2 e Aliases For Repeaters 0 15 File Setup Tools Window Help Default Port Settings Port Settings Protocol Aliases Figure 4 Setup Menu Default Port Settings The following are the default settings for the COM port Item Default Setting COM port COM 1 Baud Rate Max speed 4800 Baud Data Bits 7 Bits Parity ODD Stop Bits 1 Bit Port Settings Type or choose the following parameters for bar ports see Figure 5 e Port The automation communication port of the PC e Maximum Speed The communication speed of the Baud speed e Parity e Data Bits e Stop Bits e Flow Control RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 10 User Manual Settings Figure 5 Port Settings 4 1 2 3 Protocol The data format for any given system should be selected during se
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4. 4 1 4 3 Close The close menu closes the window RAN MAN M Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 18 User Manual 5 Shortcut Keys Use the shortcut keys listed below to open RAN MAN menus File lt Alt F gt Setup lt Alt S gt Tools lt Alt T gt Window lt Alt W gt Close lt Alt C gt Exit lt Alt X gt The shortcut keys listed below perform the following functions lt ENTER gt Confirms the command selected lt TAB gt Toggles between text boxes in a dialog box lt ESC gt Exits and returns to the RAN MAN main screen lt CANCEL gt Cancels any selection RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 19 User Manual Report Examples Accounts Per Central Accounts Per Central Transmitters Address 1088 1038 1130 1132 1204 1207 1278 1230 1216 1326 5 1363 1382 474 1483 1211 1515 1591 1621 1684 1685 1724 1729 TT 1779 1836 1841 1847 1900 i 1350 1966 2047 2055 275 2082 2145 2126 2137 2257 2259 2267 2297 2399 2383 2425 2501 2515 2528 2564 2610 2618 2564 2668 2687 2702 1 2801 2804 2805 2806 2812 2814 2826 2832 2861 2874 2873 2882 2886 2833 2917 2925 2835 2333 2345 2856 2957 200 2360 2970 2995 3011 3023 3035 3041 30
5. Lars appears in the Protocol box then the address range is 000 777 Following each step choose the required month and year from the list and then click OK To exit without generating a report click Cancel 4 1 3 2 Clear Screen The Clear Screen menu is composed of one command Clear Screen The Clear command clears the entire main screen including the graphic display This command is used for test purposes In addition data can be cleared as needed to free disc space To clear any data currently displayed on the RAN MAN main screen e From the Display menu click Clear lt ALT C gt 4 1 3 3 Clear Data The Clear Data command clears the entire main screen including the graph This command is used for test purposes The main screen can be cleared as needed by checking the required repeater checkbox and designating the required date see Figure 14 RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 17 User Manual Clear Data 2001 Jan Figure 14 Clear Data 4 1 4 Window The Window menu is composed of one command 16 31 Repeaters In the 16 31 Repeaters is used to open a window which is similar to the main screen but it represents repeaters from 16 to 31 On the second screen the following menus are displayed see Fig 3 e Tools e Window e Close 4 1 4 1 Tools The Tools command is composed of one command Clear 4 1 4 2 Window The Window command reverts back to the main screen
6. numbers of repeaters list and choose Threshold signal level from Threshold signal level list 3 Choose one of the following To view the report selected click Print Preview To print the report without prior viewing click Print To exit without generating a report click Cancel 4 1 3 1 5 Individual Transmitter graph The Individual Transmitter command generates a graph of the average signal strength level of a specific transmitter in the subsystem as received by the repeaters in the network for a specific month and year Reports Standart Deviation System Average Levels Account Per Central Individual Transmitter Below Levels Transmitters Select Date 2001 Jan OK System Cancel From transmitter 0 15 Repeaters C 16 32 Repeaters Figure 13 Individual Transmitter To Generate a Graph of Individual Transmitters see Figure 12 e To generate a graph of repeaters from to 15 click the 0 15 Repeaters option RAN MANM Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 16 User Manual To generate graph of repeaters from 16 to 32 click the 16 32 Repeaters option e Type the transmitter sub system in the System text box from 0 16 e Type the transmitter address in the From Transmitter text box the transmitter address depending on the system appearing in the Protocol box If Lars1 appears in the Protocol box then the address range 15 0000 8191 If
7. riga 18 RAN MAN M Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 5 User Manual 1 Introduction RAN MAN is a signal strength measuring utility program It processes and displays the signal strength of RF messages graphically on the PC screen In real time the program receives messages that contain the transmitter s address the number of the sub system and the strength 1 level via the signal strength measuring 3 modules RM4000 and RM4001 a RAN MAN displays statistical data of the signals in the form of reports and graphs The reports are built according to month and represent information according to various parameters that the user configures The program works on a PC connected to a device that measures signal strength via RM4000 or RM4001 modules After the graphic display of the signal strength level the data is stored automatically in a basic data file There are two ways to print data e Direct printing from the measuring device at the time of the signal e Printing reports from the program according to the user s requirements 2 Physical Description The RAN MAN utility program runs on a PC connected to RM4000 or RM4001 Signal Strength Measuring Modules When RM4000 or RM4001 measures the signal strength level of a test message received it is displayed together with its station address and sub system address RAN MANM Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 6
8. 1088 1112 1130 1131 1198 1204 1212 1222 1234 1278 1290 1314 1316 1331 1336 1338 1347 1381 1400 1420 1420 1424 1455 1508 1511 1564 1621 1627 1651 1652 1584 1685 1685 1698 1724 1767 1773 1775 1777 1738 1808 1823 1830 1830 1836 1842 1847 194 1323 1929 1377 2006 2047 2055 2066 2078 2082 2103 2107 2110 2125 2147 2152 2155 2163 2187 2233 22583 2267 2323 2327 2329 2358 2393 2425 2432 2438 2458 2461 2458 2484 2501 252 2564 2572 2538 2610 2619 2624 2527 2543 2651 2655 2664 2668 2573 2687 2702 2766 2786 2733 2801 2804 2805 2806 2814 2826 2832 2832 2881 2874 2874 2873 2882 2886 2843 2917 2325 2835 2845 2855 2958 2960 2970 2385 2995 3023 3041 3041 3065 3083 3111 3114 3124 3143 3153 3154 3171 3176 3202 3223 3244 3247 3266 3287 3302 3312 33 3323 3327 3331 3335 3363 3383 3401 3403 3411 3431 3439 3454 3815 3536 3541 3551 arte ACRI AERA AFNA 7710A 272 47204 3702 770A 1700 77407 AONE 6 5 Individual Transmitter Graph EN s Piint Individual Transmitter Chartfor 5 6017 Period Nov 2000 2 0 1 9 1 8 1 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 3 12 11 1 0 0 9 0 8 0 7 0 6 0 5 Rep0 Repl 2 Rep3 Rep4 5 Rep6 Rep 8 Hen RepA RepC RepD
9. 65 3085 3088 3111 3114 3124 3136 3143 3153 3171 3176 3185 3189 3202 3223 3244 3247 3254 3263 3266 3287 3302 3312 3317 3323 3327 3328 3331 3335 3363 3380 3382 3383 3401 3403 3411 3425 3131 3439 3454 3515 353b 3939 3540 3541 3551 3523 J626 3652 3658 3709 3718 3729 3734 3746 3762 6 2 System Average Levels RAN MAN M Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 20 User Manual Average Signal Reception Level System Repeater Period Oct 2000 System 2 sin el Ret er Ree Rot Ra ere es eae a DES RE 1028 EE 1048 1 4 1064 1067 EE EE 1075 1088 1098 1112 me eel ce Gl 1132 1171 a a ae eo emm E r 1207 1212 _ __ _________ _____________ 6 3 Standard Deviations system Standard Deviations Period Oct 2000 System 2103 6112 142 5678 7047 7336 KEE 5078 6338 6 4 Below Level Transmitters RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 21 User Manual Transmitters Signal Below Level Threshold Signal Level 16 av Transmitters have been received through less then 2 repeaters Period Oct 2000 System 2 Transmitters Address 1012 1028 1048 1064 1067 1075
10. LARS NET Long Range Radio Alarm System RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program for RM4000 and RM4001 KPSEQURITY ISRAEL Office USA Office KP ELECTRONICS INC Email info kpsystems com Email info kpsystems com PO Box 42 Tefen Industrial Park Tefen 24959 109 Tudor Drive North Wales PA 19454 Tel 972 4 987 3066 Fax 972 4 987 3692 Tel 215 542 7460 Fax 215 542 7461 Web Site www kpsystems com P N Book 070 Rev NEW Approved by Amir S 20 10 00 User Manual NOTICE The information in this document has been carefully checked and is considered reliable No responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies KP ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LTD reserves the right to introduce changes in its products to improve reliability function or design KP ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LTD does not assume any liability arising from the application or use of any of its products or any product described in this document nor does it convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others This document contains proprietary information and may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent of KP ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LTD Copyright 1994 by KP ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LTD P O Box 42 Tefen Industrial Park Tefen 24959 Israel KP ELECTRONIC SYSTEM PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL SMR3300 Smart Data Radio Repeater see SMR3300 FA User Manual RM4000 and RM4001 Signal Strength Measuring Modules see R
11. M4000 and RM4001 User Manuals Setup RAN MAN requires the following minimum PC system configuration Component Requirement Recommendation Operating System Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows 98 Processor Pentium 100 Pentium 233 Video adapter gt 256 colors Free hard disk space 32 MB 64 MB Monitor VGA Super VGA CD ROM drive Installation Procedure The setup wizard automatically creates a RAN MAN default directory and a program group icon To Install RAN MAN 1 Insert the RAN MAN CD into the CD drive 2 The setup wizard automatically installs the program RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 2 User Manual If the program is not activated automatically then 1 From the Start menu click Run 2 From the CD click Setup Note e If installing from Windows 95 prior to installing the program the Dcom95 exe file has to be installed it can be found on the CD and then install the Mdac_typ exe file e Even if there are problems with the Windows 98 or Windows 2000 operating system after installation you must install the Mdac typ exe file from the installation CD e Important After installation restart the computer RAN MANM Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 3 User Manual 1 2 5 6 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 6 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION WEE 6 STARTING RAN MAN
12. User Manual 3 Starting RAN MAN The program is activated automatically with the operating system If the program screen appears then perform the following steps e To activate the program click Start Programs gt KP Utilities gt RAN MAN Programs KP Utilities dix RAN MAN OUR SP S FS 00 E 5 Figure 1 Activating RAN MAN RAN MAN M Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page7 User Manual 4 Software Description The main window contains two rows each containing eight bars where the signal s strength level is displayed see Figure 2 Each bar represents a different transmitter or control station which receives signals from a certain number of transmitters and stations Each bar has a name that can be changed see 4 1 2 4 Aliases for example the first bar is titled Rep plus a number or letter is the default name The strength level is represented together with the number of the transmitter New signals always replace the old signals DAN MAN For Repeaters 0 15 OR ES File Setup Tools Window Help Figure 2 Main Screen In RAN MAN messages can be received from 32 transmitters To add up to 16 additional transmitters there is another screen which is similar to the former screen which receives messages from transmitters represented by numbers 16 to 31 see Figure 3 RAN MAN M Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 8 User Manual
13. dard Deviations The command Standard Deviations generates a report showing the deviation of the average signal strength level for each repeater according to sub system and transmitter address This report is generated according to a specific month and year see Figure 11 All of the transmitters function according to their own sub system The sub systems are numbered from 0 to 16 RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 14 User Manual kx Reports _ IBI x ivi Transmitter Below Levels Transmitters Select Date 2001 Jan System jo 0 15 Repeaters 16 32 Repeaters C Cancel Figure 11 Standard Deviations To generate a report follow the steps below 1 To generate a report for repeaters numbered 0 to 15 choose a month year from the Select Date list and choose system from System list as required and click the 0 15 Repeaters option 2 To generate a report for repeaters numbered 16 to 31 choose a month year from the Select Date list and choose system from System list as required and click the 16 32 Repeaters option 3 Choose one of the following To view the report selected click Print Preview To print the report without prior viewing click Print To exit without generating a report click Cancel 4 1 3 1 4 Below Level Transmitters The command Below Level Transmitters generates a report of every transmitter according to two criter
14. e 13 User Manual To print the report without prior viewing click Print To exit without generating a report click Cancel 4 1 3 1 2 System Average Levels The command System Average Levels generates a report showing the average signal strength level for every repeater according to sub system and transmitter address This report is generated according to a specific month and year see Figure 10 All of the transmitters function according to their own sub system The sub systems are numbered from 0 to 16 Account Central Individual Transmitter Below Levels Transmitters Standart Deviation System Average Levels Select Date 2001 amp System m l 0 15 Repeaters Cancel 16 32 Repeaters C Figure 10 System Average Levels To generate a report follow the steps below 1 To generate a report for repeaters numbered 0 to 15 choose a month year from the Select Date list and choose system from System list as required and click the 0 15 Repeaters option 2 To generate a report for repeaters numbered 16 to 31 choose a month year from the Select Date list and choose system from System list as required and click the 16 32 Repeaters option 3 Choose one of the following To view the report selected click Print Preview To print the report without prior viewing click Print To exit without generating a report click Cancel 4 1 3 1 3 Stan
15. el RAN MANM Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 12 User Manual 4 1 3 Tools 4 1 3 1 Reports The Report menu is comprised of four reports and one graph e Accounts Per Central e System Average Levels e Standard Deviations e Below Level Transmitters e Individual Transmitter graph Reports _ O x Standart Deviation System Average Levels m T Account Per Central Individual Transmitter Below Levels Transmitters SelectDate 2001 System o gt l Cancel Figure 8 Reports 4 1 3 1 1 Accounts Per Central The command Accounts Per Central generates a report of all of the transmitters that transmitted according to a specific month and year see Figure 9 All of the transmitters are arranged according to their sub system The sub systems are numbered from 0 to 16 Reports B x Standart Deviation System Average Levels AEN Account Per Central Individual Transmitter Below Levels Transmitters SelectDate 2001 G9 System o l Cancel Figure 9 Accounts Per Central To generate a report follow the steps below 1 Choose a month year from the Select Date list and choose system from System list 2 Choose one of the following To view the report selected click Print Preview RAN MAN M Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Pag
16. ia e Threshold signal level transmitters with signal strength level less than the level configured That is the minimum number of the repeaters through which they must pass a message to the transmitter If the number of the repeater is less than the minimum number then the event is listed in the report Two is the recommended minimum number with which to configure the repeaters however any other number will also be accepted e Minimum number of repeaters transmitters not transmitting through the number of repeaters configured That is the lowest signal strength level If the signal strength level falls below the configured signal strength level then an event is listed in the report All of the transmitters function according to their own sub system The sub systems are numbered from 0 to 16 The report is built according to a specific month and year RAN MAN Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 15 User Manual Reports Iof x Standart Deviation System Average Levels Account Per Central Individual Transmitter Below Levels Transmitters Maximum numbers of 2 repeaters Threshold signal level 0 5 System 0 Cancel Select Date 2001 Jan Figure 12 Below Level Transmitters To generate a report follow the steps below 1 Choose a month year from the Select Date list and choose system from System list 2 Choose a Maximum numbers of repeaters from the Maximum
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18. tup The data format can be either LARS J or LARS depending on the radio protocol format used To Choose the Data Format Received and Displayed 1 From the Select Protocol menu click LARS I or LARS 2 Choose one of the following To Save the new configuration click OK OR To Cancel the change and return to the RAN MAN main screen click Cancel Figure 6 Protocol 4 1 2 4 Aliases The name of the transmitter is composed of the name Rep and a number or letter The names appear on the main screen see Figure 2 The names are alphanumeric and can be changed as required If the name doesn t fit into the text box try moving the mouse to the text area 4 1 2 4 1 Changing the Transmitter Name To Change the Transmitter Name 1 From the Setup menu click Aliases The Setup Receivers Alias dialog box appears see Figure 7 RAN MAN M Signal Strength Measuring Utility Program Page 11 User Manual Fal Setup Receivers Alias Figure 7 Aliases 2 Either choose a repeater name from the list or do one of the following Tochange repeater name type a name in the text box and then click OK To exit from the dialog box without making any changes click Cancel After a repeater name is changed the changed name displays on the main screen To reinstate a repeater s default name e Open the Setup Receivers Alias dialog box click OK without making any changes and then click Canc

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