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1. Figure 11 Password Menu 3 Select the password that requires changing by entering the number displayed next to the password level that requires changing at the Enter Command prompt For example to change the Admin password key a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The Password prompt displays Administrative Functions IV 3 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Password Menu l Admin 2 Tech 3 Guest Enter Command Admin Password _ EES Figure 12 Password Prompt Key the new password at the Password prompt and press the Enter key Note that passwords are case sensitive The Password Menu redisplays Continue changing the passwords as required or press the Escape key to return to the Administration and Main Menus 4 2 Reloading System Defaults The Reload Defaults option provided on the Administration Menu allows you to reset your view parameters to the defaults originally set by Hark Systems and clear any statistical data and counts The current view parameters can be viewed and changed using the View Menu option referenced on the Verifier II Main Menu Perform the following steps to access the Reload Defaults option and change the parameters back to the system defaults Select the Administration option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 4 at the Enter Command prompt The Administration Menu displays IV 4 Administrative Functions Hark Systems Inc Verifie2. L H N 0 P Q R 5 T Enter Command String String String String String String String String String String String String String String String String String String String String CALL Figure 28 Search String Menu 3 To add a new search string key the alpha character for the first blank line at the Enter Command prompt In the example shown in the above screen key a B at the prompt to enter the search string on the second detail line To edit a particular search string key the alpha character corresponding to the detail line on which the search string is displayed at the Enter Command prompt In the example shown in the above screen key an A at the prompt to edit the CALL search string The Enter Search String prompt displays 4 Key the new search string at the Enter Search String prompt and press the Enter key Note a question mark matches any single character Spaces are allowed and must be matched Searches are not case sensitive e If editing an existing search string the new search string replaces the prior search string e If adding a new search string the new search string displays on the corresponding detail line 5 Press the Escape key to return to the Search Menu The Verifier II beeps whenever a message contains one or more of the indicated search strings B 8 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 The messages are stored in the intern
3. Mode option Option 3 is selected e Figure 25 shows an example of the data displayed if the Binary Mode POCSAG option Option 4 is selected Press the Escape key to exit the view mode and return to the Main Menu Viewing Paging Data VII 5 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Capcode and Message Mode View Enabled POCSAG 0079008 MRS GREENE 921 1111 PT JOSEPH CHILDES REC DR BLACKE PLEASE CALL WARD AT ONCE POCSAG 1271111 222 3344 POCSAG 1177888 912 4402 888 POCSAG 1155222 CALL HOME Flex 1133211 332 4444 Figure 22 Sample Capcode and Message Mode Scan Mode View Enabled Flex 0124567 CALL OFFICE NOW POCSAG 1133224 CALL YOUR WIFE ASAP AT 555 7777 POCSAG 3344556 CALL 2223344 SEMI EMERGENCY Flex 2255345 WANT TO REMIND YOU ITS MOM S BIRTHDAY Figure 23 Sample Scan Mode VII 6 Viewing Paging Data Hark Systems Inc Verifier I October 1998 Pri O00 Addr Start 0 Vec Start 06 Carry 0 Mask 0 Pages 5 Flex 6400 4L Time xx 32 26 Cyc OS Frame O14 Roaming N Repeat paging value F Pri 00 Addr Start O0 Vec Start 02 Carry 0 Mask 0 Pages 1 Pri 00 Addr Start 0 Vec Start 03 Carry 0 Mask 0 Pages 2 Flex 0189598 Alpha Msg YOU HAVE A ROOM BOOKED AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPR ESS 435 KATELLA AVE CONF 6S57 O37 6l CHEC K IN TODAY CHECK OUT MONDAY PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM THIS PAGE W ANY 7377 S THANKS GRAC E lt DC1 gt v lt ESC gt 0183771 Alpha Msg From
4. File Pulldown menu The Disconnect Verification window displays HyperT erminal You are currently connected Are you sure you want to disconnect now Figure 8 Disconnect Verification Window Getting Started I 13 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Step 4 Select Yes to exit the Verifier II application Select No to terminate the exit process and remain within the Verifier II application 2 What To Do Next Now that the system has been installed and you have successfully logged onto the Verifier II application you should refer to Section 3 Verifier II Main Menu to learn about the Main Menu and the various utilities that can be accessed from the Main Menu I 14 Getting Started Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 SECTION 3 VERIFIER Il Main Menu The following is discussed within Section 3 e Verifier II Main Menu e Various options and utilities that you may access from the Main Menu e Procedure used to select the menu options from the Main Menu Main Menu Ill 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank H 2 Main Menu Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 3 1 Description of the Main Menu The Verifier II Main Menu displays automatically as a result of the successful completion of the login process The Main Menu provides you with the ability to access all of the Verifier II utilities and functi
5. IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER THE THEORY OF LIABILITY IS BASED IN CONTRACT TORT UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR IN NEGLIGENCE THE PRICE AS STATED FOR THE WARRANTY IS A CONSIDERATION FOR LIMITING SELLERS WARRANTY FURTHER NO ACTION REGARDLESS OF FORM ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT BY THE PURCHASER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED B 22 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 BREACH OF AGREEMENT In the event that the terms or conditions of this Agreement are breached then Hark is entitled to have the customer pay all reasonable court costs attorney fees and expenses that shall be made or incurred by Hark in enforcing this Agreement and the parties agree that the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding on apply and inure to their respective heirs executors administrators successors and assigns This invoice shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina AND VENUE IN ANY LITIGATION PURSUANT TO THIS INVOICE SHALL BE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA ALTERATIONS AND CHANGES Any alterations for deviations from the above specifications that involve extra m
6. Pusateri Joan Marie Exchange call me ralph Addr Start O Vec Start 04 Carry 0 Mask 0 Pages 3 Figure 24 Technical Mode 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 11CF47DA B e4D9FFO Sync Codeword Batch 0003 ABZ66D82 DDAD0Z280 EOD18212 300000EC 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 7AS9C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 7A89C196 AAA Ams RmOQHHHI DANDHAHHhRRHOWNNEFRPOO HHHHHHHHHHHH BEBE S Figure 25 Binary Mode POCSAG Viewing Paging Data VIL 7 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 7 1 3 Pausing the Display The display of messages may be paused at any time by pressing the lt SPAcE Bar gt while in View mode While in pause the data is still being captured the messages are simply not displayed Press any key to unpause the display and begin displaying the captured messages Note the display must not be paused for a long period of time doing so causes the buffer to fill and over run causing invalid data to be displayed 7 1 4 Hot Keys The following hot keys are functional while you are in any of the four view modes Keys Function CTRL A to T Selects the preset frequency Refer to Section 5 1 for details CTRL X Toggles you between auto and manual frequency tracking CTRL Z Shows the current frequency setting and signal level Plus Increases the speaker volume by 2 increments Minus Decreases the speaker volume by 2 increments Comma
7. Reduces the squelch setting by 2 increments Period Increases the squelch setting by 2 increments lt Decreases the frequency setting by 100 gt Increases the frequency setting by 100 VII 8 Viewing Paging Data Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Section 8 Search Lists The Verifier II application allows you to search for e Any pages initiated by a particular capcode e Any messages containing a specified search string This section discusses the processes used to search for pages which reference a particular cap code and or search string display and view the capcode list and messages clear the capcode counts and delete the captured messages Appendix B B 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank B 2 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 8 1 Adding Capcodes to Search List By adding a particular capcode to the Search List those pages referencing the specified capcode are isolated and displayed in a capcode listing Capcodes are added to the search list using the Search Menu option provided on the Main Menu Perform the following steps to add capcodes to the search list 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays Search Menu Enter Search Capcode Delete Search Capcode Display Capcode List Clear Capcode Counts Clear
8. Verifier II Inspect for damages incurred during shipping Step 3 Verify that the following equipment is included in the shipment e Verifier Box e ICOM Communications Receiver 12 14VDC Class 2 Transformer and cable e Antenna Step 4 Verify that you have obtained the following equipment e RS 232 Serial Cable e PC or Dumb Display Terminal for viewing of data Getting Started Il 3 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Plug one end of the 12 14VDC cable into the connector labeled 12VDC on the back of the Verifier II Plug the other end of the 12 14VDC cable into the connector labeled DC IN on the Communications Receiver These connections are labeled with a UJ in Figure 1 Plug one end of the grey cable into the connector labeled SIG at the back of the Verifier II Plug the other end of the grey cable into the connector labeled PACKET 9600bps on the communications receiver These connections are labeled with a I in Figure 1 Plug the DB 25 connector of the communications cable into the connector labeled SCANNER at the back of the Verifier II Plug the DB 9 connector of the communications cable into the connector labeled RS 232C on the communications receiver These connections are labeled with a in Figure 1 Plug the DB 25 connector of the RS 232 cable into the connector labeled RS 232 at the back of the Verifier II Plug the DB 9 conne
9. from the Windows Desktop Select Programs Select Accessories Select HyperTerminal Select Hypertrm exe Enter a name for the new connection for example enter Verifier and click OK Select the appropriate communications port from the Connect Using field Click OK h Select 19200 from the Data bits field Verify that Parity equals None Stop bits equals 1 and Flow Control equals Hardware Click OK mo noge 1 Select the File option then Save to save the new configuration The HyperTerminal screen shown in Figure 2 displays j Select the File option then Exit to exit the HyperTerminal screen Select Yes at the Disconnect Verification prompt As a result of the above steps a shortcut icon is created on the Accessories screen allowing you to quickly access the Verifier II application Refer to the Logging onto the Verifier II Application section for complete details on how to access the Verifier II application II 6 Getting Started Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Verifier HyperT erminal Oe x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dle 213 cls Al Fannerted 15 nn Anta detent 192NN A N 1 SCROLL CAPS INUM ICanture Print echo Z i ce i r aaan FO A a Figure 2 Verifier HyperTerminal Screen 2 3 Installation Notes e RS232 Connection The Verifier II is configured to connect to a DCE device with a standard RS 232 straight through cable that connects pins 2 3 and 7
10. prompt allows you to view statistics capcode hit counts and adjust the current system date and time You cannot access any of the other functions provided by the Verifier II application II 10 Getting Started Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Step 11 TECH Entering TECH at the Enter Operator Password prompt allows you to perform all functions with the exception of those provided within the Administration option You may not edit passwords load default parameters or enable or disable expanded radio setting responses ADMIN Entering ADMIN at the Enter Operator Password prompt allows you to access all functions provided within the Verifier II application This is the only password that allows you to edit passwords load default parameters and enable or disable expanded radio setting responses e If you have already changed the default factory passwords enter the current system password that is appropriate for your access level at the Enter Operator Password prompt and press the Enter key NOTES The Main Menu does not vary all options display whether you logon as GUEST TECH or ADMIN However particular options displayed on the Main Menu are not accessible depending upon your access level If you select an option to which you do not have access the Main Menu continues to display and no further processing occurs The passwords are case sensitive Both the default factory passwords and your indiv
11. the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays 2 Select the Clear Captured Messages option by keying an 8 at the Enter Command prompt B 10 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 The Do You Want to Clear all Stored Messages prompt displays 3 Enter a Y at the prompt and press the Enter key if you want to clear all captured messages If you no longer want to clear all captured messages key a N at the prompt and press the Enter key In either of the above cases the Search Menu is redisplayed 8 9 Enable Auto Save Capcode The Enable Auto Save Capcode option allows you to automatically add a capcode to the capcode serach list when a search string match occurs Perform the following to enable the auto save capcode functionality 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays 2 Select the Enable Auto Save Capcode option by keying a 0 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu redisplays The auto save capcode functionality has been enabled The Disable Auto Save Capcode option now displays on the Search Menu indicating that the auto save functionality has been enabled 3 To disable the auto save capcode functionality select the Disable Auto Save Capcode option by keying a 0 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu redisplays The auto save capcode functionality has been
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13. while in view mode reduces the squelch setting by 2 increments e Fach time you press the period key while in view mode increases the squelch setting by 2 increments Refer to Section 7 for details Scanner Control and Frequency Presets V 9 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank V 10 Scanner Control and Frequency Presets Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Section 6 Set Current SYSTEM TIME AND DATE The following section describes the process that must be followed to set the current system time and date All levels of users may access this functionality System Time and Date VI 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank VI 2 System Time and Date Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 6 1 Set Time and Date Option During system configuration you must set the system time and date referenced by the Verifier II application to the current time and date Perform the following to set the system time and date 1 Select the Set Time and Date option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 6 at the Enter Command prompt The Date Menu displays Date Menu l Month 2 Date 3 Year 4 Hour 5 Minute 6 Second 10 02 98 00 35 24 Enter Command Figure 20 Date Menu 2 Key the number displayed to the left of the date or time parameter that you want
14. 00 00 2400 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 1200 00020 00057 0000110 0000407 00395 00127 00001 00 512 00001 00011 0000012 0000094 00070 00031 00000 00 1600 2 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 3200 2 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 3200 4 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 6400 4 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 2400 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 1200 00028 00116 0000214 0000863 00779 00264 00000 00 512 00007 00066 0000096 0000654 00306 00146 00000 01 1600 2 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 3200 2 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 3200 4 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 6400 4 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 2400 00001 00007 0000076 0000035 00000 00091 00015 00 1200 00043 00179 0000322 0001280 01262 00389 00000 01 512 00002 00014 0000030 0000120 00074 00037 00000 00 Hit any key to continue _ Figure 32 Stats Comma Delineated Format Screen 3 Press any key to view subsequent screen pages of data The message End of Stats displays once all the statistics have been displayed 4 Press any key to return to the Stats Menu 9 3 Clear Stats The Clear Stats option allows you to clear the statistics for the last 24 hours and reset the statistical counts to zero 0 Perform the following st
15. Capcode List nob ON 6 Display Edit Search Strings 7 Show Captured Messages 393765536 used 0 8 Clear Captured Messages 0 Enable Auto Save Capcode Enter Command 6 messages Figure 26 Search Menu 2 Select the Enter Search Capcode option by keying a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The Enter Capcode to Search prompt displays 3 Enter the digits comprising the capcode for which you want to display the pages at the Enter Capcode to Search prompt and press the Enter key The Search Menu displays The capcode is added to the search list Appendix B B 3 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 8 2 Deleting Capcodes from Search List You have the ability to delete a particular capcode from the search list if you no longer want to view and track the pages sent by that capcode Capcodes are deleted from the search list using the Delete Search Capcode option provided on the Search Menu Note if you want to delete all the capcodes from the search list use the Clear Capcode List option discussed in Section 8 5 Perform the following steps to delete capcodes from the search list 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays 2 Select the Delete Search Capcode option by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Enter Capcode to Delete prompt displays 3 Key the digits comprising the capcode that needs to be delet
16. Display Stats option by keying a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The Statistical screen displays Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Current Fut Speed Pream Batch Pages M Words I Wds C Err U Err 1600 2 3200 2 3200 4 6400 4 2400 lz00 512 Hour Starting 10 02 04 Fut Speed Pream Batch 1600 2 3200 2 3200 4 6400 4 2400 1200 512 Hit any key to continue 0 416 18 s19 03 31 8108 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 00 38 5981 Figure 31 Statistical Screen 3 The following fields display on the Statistical screen Field Format Speed Preamb Batch Pages M Words I Wds Field Definition P indicates that the paging format is POCSAG F indicates that the paging format is FLEX The speed at which the messages where transmitted Generally the start of a group of pages A group may contain several batches of pages but they must all be of the same speed and format The number of POCSAG batches or FLEX packets The number of pages in the batch or packet The number of message words within the pages The number of idle or unused words used to fill parts of a batch B 16 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 C Err The number of corrupted words that were received and corrected Note this indicates a received error such as weak signal interference etc this does not indicate a transmitted error U Err The number of corrupt
17. Menu state In this mode you are notified of any automatic frequency centering captured pages and if enabled captured messages I 12 Getting Started Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Hot keys are functional in the No Menu state Hot keys include the following CTRL A through Crri T select one of the 20 preset frequencies Refer to Section 5 1 for a complete listing of preset frequencies Crr_ X toggles you between auto and manual frequency tracking CTRL Z shows the current frequency and signal level on the Scanner Menu The plus and minus keys shifted or unshifted control the speaker volume The lt and gt keys adjust the frequency in 100 Hz increments The comma and period keys adjust the squelch setting Note the squelch setting only affects the speaker Pressing the Space Bar returns you to the Password prompt Selecting the corresponding option from the Main Menu can also access each of the above processes Refer to the following sections of this manual for a complete discussion of each option 2 6 Logging Off the Verifier Il Application Log off the Verifier II application by performing the following Step 1 Exit any of the displayed Verifier II screens by pressing the Escape key until you access the Main Menu Step 2 Select the File option displayed in the Menu Bar at the top of the Main Menu The File Pulldown menu displays Step 3 Select the Exit option from the
18. Setting Scanner Presets The Verifier II application provides you with the ability to preset up to 20 scanner frequencies This functionality is accessed via the Scanner Functions option provided on the Main Menu Perform the following to preset up to 20 scanner frequencies 1 Select the Scanner Functions option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 5 at the Enter Command prompt The Scanner Menu displays Note the current frequency to which the scanner is set and the current signal strength displays on this screen Scanner Menu Set Scanner Presets Manual Frequency 158700000 Radio Volume Radio Squelch Signal Strength 94 Enter Command Figure 14 Scanner Menu 2 Select the Set Scanner Presets option by keying a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The Scanner Preset Menu displays Scanner Control and Frequency Presets V 3 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Scanner Preset HARmMBODOBSa RK RAwaHtH Nansa awe Enter Command Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset HRmDBovVvoOoBaRr AGH NaN wA Enter Command Current Freq 0158700000 GM K H Enter Frequency 0000000000 Figure 15 Scanner Preset Menu To add a new preset frequency key the letter correspo
19. VERIFIER Il User s Manual October 1998 Hark Systems Inc 2675 Lake Park Drive N Charleston SC 29406 Telephone 843 764 1560 FAX 843 764 3692 Copyright 1998 Hark Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of Hark Systems Inc Index Index 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 CONTENTS OE E E E EEA E R E E S T EE E i Before You GUT acs csu sa ciuy cecsceceaupueeiech cievssecuenscbucenvecivweucewucees ca snsewuneei teavacinierdasmmeueneesiaee iii How to Use This Manual e seseessossesessossesossossessossesossossesossosseseossesossossossesssssesossossesossos iii Conventions Used in This Manual essossessessessoesossossossoesessossossoosoosoesossossessesoosossossose iii Section 1 Introduction to the Verifier L scccsccssscsssscssssssscssecssscsscssssseseeeseesees 1 System FeAtUrE Sierre n eoe r A EEEa E EES AEE EA E E a AE beraa 2 System POSTE ELL Se secs se use a e E a A R A 2 Section 2 Getting SLAC acai accicsciies ices eencceccanzecacanceszonscesipeneesnsanossavude tovuecunsusavenceetoneoseeganes 1 2 L System ReQUITeTION tS a 2 siete iced See eee ea Gt has Slee te 3 2 2 Hard ware Installation eoni ei n e oD e e a pE SE 3 2 3 Installation NotesSession eee eeo ea e e a E a a u 7 2 4 Logging Onto
20. al memory and can be viewed using the Show Captured Messages option discussed in the following section 8 7 Show Captured Messages The Show Captured Messages option provided on the Search Menu allows you to view the contents of captured messages A message is captured if either the capcode referenced in the message matches a capcode referenced in the search list or a character string in the message matches one of the search strings Perform the following steps to view the contents of the captured messages 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays As messages are captured the amount of message memory being used the percentage of message memory being used and the number of captured messages displays below the Show Captured Messages option Refer to Figure 27 for the location of this information 2 Select the Show Captured Messages option by keying a 7 at the Enter Command prompt The Enter Capcode to Display or lt CR gt for All prompt displays 3 Ifyou only want to view the messages that reference a particular capcode enter the capcode at the Enter Capcode to Display or lt CR gt for All prompt and press the Enter key If you want to view all messages regardless of the capcode simply press the Enter key while the prompt is displayed In either of the above cases the appropriate messages are displayed Refer to the following figure for a sampl
21. at the Enter Command prompt VII 4 Viewing Paging Data Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 To disable a particular parameter that is currently enabled key the alpha character displayed to the left of the parameter in the Enter Command prompt For example to disable the viewing of Alpha Pages shown in the above figure key an A at the Enter Command prompt To begin viewing the pages key a V at the Enter Command prompt 7 1 2 Selecting a View Mode Once you have set your parameters you may select a view mode in which you want to view the paging data being decoded Perform the following steps to view the paging data 1 Select the View Mode option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The View Mode Menu displays Select the appropriate view mode by keying the number displayed to the left of the mode at the Enter Command prompt The literal View Enabled displays The data begins to display according to the parameters set for the selected view mode Refer to the following figures for samples of captured messages Press the Escape key at any time to exit the View mode and return to the Main Menu e Figure 22 shows an example of the data displayed if the Capcode and Message Mode option Option 1 is selected e Figure 23 shows an example of the data displayed if the Scan Mode option Option 2 is selected e Figure 24 shows an example of the data displayed if the Technical
22. aterial costs or additional or more costly labor will require extra charges These extra charges will be billed over and above the proposal amount PROPOSAL GOOD FOR THIRTY 30 DAYS The price given in the proposal for material and labor is an offer that shall bind Hark for 30 days If the proposal is not accepted within 30 days then Hark has the option of revoking its proposal AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MANAGEMENT This offer is subject to management s approval If terms of payment are cash on completion or if this is a credit sale this offer is also subject to approval by Hark s credit manager ACTS BEYOND HARK S CONTROL Hark is not responsible for delays in delivery or for delays in installation due to weather fire strikes governmental regulations or other causes unforeseen or beyond it s control Appendix B B 23 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 SECURITY AGREEMENT Hark may require as a condition to this Agreement that the customer execute a security agreement to safeguard its position as a creditor in extending payment terms to the customer In the event that Hark requires collateral the customer agrees to provide a promissory note and a security agreement and UCC 1 in the manner acceptable to Hark BAD CHECKS amp C O D A service charge of 25 00 will be applied to each returned check Accounts 60 days old will be placed on C O D and technical service shall be withheld Lega
23. c Verifier II October 1998 Key a N at the prompt and press the Enter key if you no longer want to delete all the capcodes from the search list In either of the above cases the Search Menu redisplays 8 6 Display Edit Search Strings You have the ability to search for a particular string of characters within messages If the specified search string is encountered the message is displayed for viewing Up to 20 search strings may be specified New search strings may be added and existing search strings may be changed or deleted at any time Perform the following steps to add new search strings and view and edit existing search strings 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays 2 Select the Display Edit Search Strings option by keying a 6 at the Enter Command prompt The Search String Menu displays Any existing search strings are listing In the example shown in the following screen any messages containing the word CALL are selected and displayed for viewing Appendix B B 7 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Search String Menu Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search Edit Search A B C D E F G H I J K
24. ctor of the RS 232 cable into the appropriate port at the back of the display terminal This connection is labeled with a in Figure 1 Connect the Antenna connector to the port labeled ANT on the communications receiver This connection is labeled with a in Figure 1 Plug the Transformer into an electrical outlet H 4 Getting Started Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 RS 232 SCANNER PWR DATA SIG 12VDC 1 fT ee0 I I ANT GND DCIN EXT SP RS 232C PACKET 96000bps ICOM Communications Receiver IC PCR1000 Figure 1 Verifier II Communications Receiver Connections Verifier Il Communications Other Cable Type Label Symbol Receiver Label Symbol Connection 12VDC 0D connects DC IN 0 12 14VDC Power to Supply SIG 0 connects PACKET 9600bps I Audio from scanner to Grey cable SCANNER connects RS 232C 0 RS 232 Serial to Cable RS 232 I connects PC or dumb to terminal port ANT connects to Antenna Antenna Connection Table 1 Verifier Il Communications Receiver Connections Getting Started H 5 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Step 11 Turn on the Communications Receiver using the Power Switch located at the front of the receiver Step 12 If using a software terminal program on a computer startup the Windows application Set the baud rate on the display device to 19 2 K using the following steps Select Start
25. disabled The Enable Auto Save Capcode option now displays on the Search Menu Appendix B B 11 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank B 12 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Section 9 Viewina STATISTICS The Verifier II application allows you to view the current and last 23 hours of statistics The following section discusses how to display the statistics and how to clear the statistics once they are no longer needed Appendix B B 13 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank B 14 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 9 1 D isplaying the Statistics Statistics for the current hour and the preceding 23 hours are stored by the Verifier II application This data can be displayed as a result of selecting the Display Stats option provided on the Stats Menu Note the 24 hours only includes time when the communications receiver is turned on If the communications receiver was turned off at any time during the 24 hours the down time is not included in the 24 hours Perform the following steps to display the statistics 1 Select the Stats Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 3 at the Enter Command prompt The Stats Menu displays Stats Menu l Display Stats 2 Dump Stats 3 Clear Stats Enter Command Figure 30 Stats Menu 2 Select the
26. e The receiving capcode page type date and time page was sent and contents of the message are listed Appendix B B 9 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 2055544 P 10 02 02 02 28 CALL YOUR WIFE ASAP AT 555 6666 0077999 P 10 02 02 07 43 MRS WHYTRIE 445 6677 PT JAMES GREENE REG DR JURRIE PLEASE CALL HOSPITAL FOR ADMITTANCE 1405555 P 10 02 02 08 09 PLEASE CALL JAN 432 1234 RE PHONE LINES 0188888 P 10 02 02 50 46 PLEASE CALL 888 9090 1133454 F 10 02 02 53 34 CALL FRONT OFFICE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Hit any key to continue _ Figure 29 Sample Captured Messages 4 Press the Enter key to view any additional messages not displayed on the current screen The message End of Messages displays once all captured messages have been displayed 5 Press any key to return to the Search Menu 8 8 Clear Captured Messages Once you have reviewed the captured messages the messages can be cleared from internal memory using the Clear Captured Messages option provided on the Search Menu Note once the messages are cleared using this option you can no longer view those messages This function should be performed on a periodic basis to ensure that the memory does not become overloaded The actual amount of memory being used for captured messages displays on the Search Menu under the Show Captured Messages option Perform the following steps to clear any captured messages 1 Select the Search Menu option from
27. e read before operating the Verifier II The Verifier II consists of a combination of hardware and software uniquely designed to monitor digital paging formats and decode POCSAG and FLEX communication protocols The paging data being transmitted to mobile pagers receivers and beepers can be displayed on most types of RS 232 compatible terminals The Verifier II can also be used in conjunction with a computer and common communications software How to Use This MANUAL To help you understand and learn how to use the Verifier II this manual is organized in a logical sequence that leads you from the hardware installation process through login and monitoring of the system This User s manual is intended for users of all experience levels Many general concepts and simply guidelines are discussed in the initial portions of the manual A familiarity with the basic concepts ensures that you can use the equipment and software efficiently Subsequent sections describe particular tasks and list the procedures to accomplish them Conventions Usep In THis MANUAL e The Verifier II software is fully menu driven The functions performed within the application are accomplished using the keyboard e Names of keys are shown in capital letters for example Tas Suirr and RETURN e A number or alpha character to the left of the function description identifies menu functions or options e Certain actions require the simultaneous use of multiple keystro
28. ed from the search list at the Enter Capcode to Delete prompt and press the Enter key The Search Menu redisplays The capcode is deleted from the search list 8 3 Displaying the Capcode Search List You may display a listing of capcodes currently referenced in the search list Any pages referencing the capcodes listed in the search list are captured displayed as a result of selecting the Show Captured Messages option on the Search Menu Perform the following steps to display the capcodes referenced in the search list 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays 2 Select the Display Capcode List option by keying a 3 at the Enter Command prompt B 4 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 The Capcode Listing displays Search Menu Enter Search Capcode Delete Search Capcode Display Capcode List Clear Capcode Counts Clear Capcode List Display Edit Search Strings Show Captured Messages 421 65536 used 0 7 messages Clear Captured Messages Enable Auto Save Capcode Enter Command Capcode Count T Capcode Count T Capcode Count T Capcode Count T 2224444 00000 U 4456789 00000 U End of List Figure 27 Capcode List 3 Press the Enter key to return to the Search Menu 8 4 Clear Capcode Counts The Verifier II application keeps a count of the number of pages which reference each of the capcodes li
29. ed words that were received and could not be corrected This indicates a received error such as a weak signal interference etc Time The air time spent in each format Total The total air time used per hour This information can be used to indicate channel usage 4 Press any key to view subsequent screen pages of data The message End of Stats displays once all the statistics have been displayed 5 Press any key to return to the Stats Menu 9 2 Dump Stats The Dump Stats option displays the current and last 23 hours of statistics in Comma Delineated format This statistical information can be captured by a PC and terminal and then imported to a spreadsheet word processing program or printed Perform the following steps to view the statistics in Comma Delineated format 1 Select the Stats Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 3 at the Enter Command prompt The Stats Menu displays 2 Select the Dump Stats option by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Stats Comma Delineated Format screen displays Appendix B B 17 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 00 F 00 F 00 F 00 P 00 P 00 P 00 F 00 F 00 F 00 F 00 P 00 P 00 P 00 F 00 F 00 F 00 F 00 P 00 P 00 P End of Stats 3200 2 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 3200 4 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 00000 00 6400 4 00000 00000 0000000 0000000 00000 00000 000
30. elected The parameters associated with each of the modes are displayed in the Options column to the right of the mode listing Toggle Options Area This area lists each of the parameters that may be associated with a particular mode and the associated formats A particular parameter may be enabled or disabled depending upon the paging data that you want to view If the parameter is preceded by the term Disable the parameter is currently enabled for example Disable Alpha Pages If the parameter is preceded by the term Enable the parameter is currently disabled for example Enable Expanded View Mode Menu Options Cap Code amp Messages Mode Scan Mode Technical Mode E Binary Mode Pocsag H Toggle Options Formats Disable Alpha Pages Flex Pocsag Disable Capcode Mode Flex Pocsag Enable Expanded Flex Pocsag Disable Flex Pages Flex Enable Header Mode Flex Enable Idle Mode Flex Pocsag Disable Disable Disable Enable Message Mode Numeric Pages Pocsag Pages Raw Mode Flex Pocsag Flex Pocsag Pocsag Pocsag Enable Scan Mode Flex Pocsag Enable Type Headers Flex Pocsag Begin Viewing A c E F H I H N P R s T Vv Enter Command Figure 21 View Mode Menu 2 To enable a particular parameter that is currently disabled key the alpha character displayed to the left of the parameter in the Enter Command prompt For example to enable the Raw Mode shown in the above figure key a R
31. eps to clear the statistical information 1 Select the Stats Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 3 at the Enter Command prompt The Stats Menu displays 2 Select the Clear Stats option by keying a 3 at the Enter Command prompt The Do You Want to Clear Statistics prompt displays Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Key a Y at the Do You Want to Clear Statistics prompt and press the Enter key to clear the statistics and reset the counts to zero 0 The message Stats Cleared displays Press the Escape or Enter key to return to the Stats Menu Key a N at the prompt and press the Enter key if you no longer want to clear the statistics and reset the counts The Stats Menu redisplays Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank B 20 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Appenpbix A WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTIES For a period not to exceed one year from the date of purchase Hark Electronic Systems Inc guarantees that the electronic equipment sold will be fit for the ordinary purposes for which they are supplied and will conform to the property description and statements of fact contained within any applicable brochure and labels provided with the product However upon the cessation of the one year warranty Hark makes no watranty expressed or implied that the equipment is merchantable and o
32. er ht icon The Verifier HyperTerminal screen displays II 8 Getting Started Hark Systems Inc Verifier I October 1998 Verifier HyperT erminal Dis Sls 25 e Figure 4 Verifier HyperTerminal Screen Step 8 Press the Enter key on the terminal s keyboard The Login screen displays Verifier HyperT erminal Dole sla sols Verifier II Ver 01 02 09 30 1998 Hark Systems Inc Flex and Pocsag Paging Decoder lt CR gt or lt SPACE gt for Password Prompt Getting Started II 9 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Step 9 Press the Space Bar on the terminal s keyboard The Password Prompt screen displays Verifier II Ver 01 02 09 30 1998 Hark Systems Inc Flex and Pocsag Paging Decoder Enter Operator Password Figure 6 Password Prompt Screen Step 10 Key the appropriate password at the Enter Operator Password prompt and press the Enter key e If logging onto the Verifier II application for the first time after installation enter one of the following three default factory passwords at the prompt The following passwords allow you to access the Main Menu Once the Main Menu displays you should change the default passwords using the Administration option provided on the Main Menu Refer to Section 6 for details The following three default passwords represent three levels of access GUEST Entering GUEST at the Enter Operator Password
33. idualized system password must be entered in the proper case For example the default password of GUEST must be entered in upper case Also if the password is a combination of upper and lower cases such as RgETO2aA the password must be entered in exactly that combination of upper and lower case characters If entered in any other combination of upper and lower cases you are not logged onto the application The entered password is verified at this time If correct a Welcome message displays then the Verifier II Main Menu displays The Main Menu provides you with the ability to access all the Verifier II functions Getting Started I 11 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Verifier II Ver 01 02 09 30 1998 Hark Systems Inc Flex and Pocsag Paging Decoder View Mode Search Menu Stats Menu Administration Scanner Functions Set Time and Date Enter Command Figure 7 Main Menu Step 12 Select an option from the Main Menu by keying the number displayed to the left of each option at the Enter Command prompt and pressing the Enter key For example to access the View Mode option key a 1 at the Enter Command prompt and press the Enter key Refer to Section 3 of this manual for details on using the Main Menu 2 5 Initial Logon State Upon logging onto the Verifier II application the Verifier sets the communications receiver to the last used channel volume and squelch The unit is in a No
34. ier II computes internal basic statistics e The Verifier II provides internal decoded page storage e Anexternal PC connection is provided for expanded statistics capabilities I 2 Introduction Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED The following is discussed in the following section e System Requirements e Installation Procedures e Logging onto the Verifier II Application e Logging off the Verifier II Application Getting Started I 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank H 2 Getting Started Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 2 1 System Requirements The following equipment represents the minimum hardware configuration of the Verifier II e Verifier II Box e ICOM Communications Receiver IC PCR1000 e RS 232 Serial Cable e 12 14VDC Class 2 Transformer e Antenna e PC Computer or Video Display Terminal 2 2 Hardware Installation The following section describes the procedure used to install the Verifier 2000 Refer to Figure for the location of all connections Note observe proper Electro static discharge ESD precautions when handling the equipment and connecting cables For example always touch the back of the scanner first prior to touching any contacts Step 1 Inspect the shipping packages for damage If damage is evident immediately contact the shipper Step 2 Carefully unpack the
35. in Menu by keying a 5 at the Enter Command prompt The Scanner Menu displays 2 Select the Manual Frequency option by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt Note the current frequency displays next to the Manual Frequency option In the example shown in the following screen the frequency is set to 158700000 The Enter Frequency prompt displays Scanner Control and Frequency Presets V 5 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Scanner Menu Set Scanner Presets 1 2 Manual Frequency 158700000 3 Radio Volume 4 Radio Squelch Signal Strength 94 Enter Command GM K H Enter Frequency 0158700000 Figure 17 Enter Frequency Prompt 3 Enter the frequency using the following format and press the Enter key GM The first four characters represent the gigahertz and megahertz K The next three characters represent the kilohertz H The last three characters represent the hertz The Scanner Menu redisplays Press the Escare key to return to the Main Menu Note the frequency can also be adjusted while in View mode using the lt and gt hot keys e Fach time you press the lt key while in view mode reduces the frequency setting by 100 e Fach time you press the gt key while in view mode increases the frequency setting by 100 Refer to Section 7 for details V 6 Scanner Control and Frequency Presets Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 5 3 Radio Volu
36. is disabled e Adjust the volume by pressing the plus and minus keys The literal Volume set to xx displays where xx equals the volume setting while the exanded radio results functionality is enabled The literal Volume set without the volume setting displays if the exanded radio results functionality is disabled 4 4 What To Do Next Continue to Section 5 to set up to 20 scanner preset frequencies plus control the scanner volume and squelch Administrative Functions IV 7 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank IV 8 Administrative Functions Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Section 5 SCANNER CONTROL AND FREQUENCY PRESETS Section 5 discusses the following functionality e Setting up to 20 preset scanner frequencies e Setting and viewing the current scanner frequency e Setting the radio volume e Setting the squelch volume The above functions are accessed as a result of selecting the Scanner Functions option provided on the Main Menu Please note only those users who have logged onto the Verifier II application using the Technician and Administrative password have access to this functionality Scanner Control and Frequency Presets V 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank V 2 Scanner Control and Frequency Presets Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 5 1
37. kes A plus sign between key names indicates that you press those keys at the same time For example Press Crr_ A means that you must hold down the CTRL key while you press the A key iii Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 e The following keys must be used to move the cursor within a displayed Verifier II window Keys Function RETURN The Return key moves the cursor from prompt to prompt on a displayed window Upon entering data at a prompt press the Return key to accept the data and move to the next prompt ESCAPE The Escape key allows you to exit the displayed window and return to the prior window iv Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE VERIFIER Il The Hark Verifier II consists of a combination of hardware and software uniquely designed to monitor digital paging formats and decode POCSAG and FLEX communication protocols The Verifier II helps to isolate problems on paging channels by allowing users to observe the operation of the paging channel by displaying either the FLEX or POCSAG paging traffic as it is being transmitted The Verifier II builds and displays statistical information for up to the past 24 hours which can be used to determine the efficiency of the channel and air time usage This statistical information can be converted to comma delineated format captured by a PC and terminal program and then printed Menu driven options can be
38. l action will be taken after the account is 90 days old RETURNS No returned goods will be accepted without a Returned Merchandise Authorization Number HANDLING RESTOCKING CHARGE A restocking charge of 20 will be made on all goods returned unless due to error caused by Supplier EQUIPMENT PACKING Packing instructions Equipment to be returned to Hark Electronic Systems for repair must be packed in the original packing supplied by the factory If the original packing is not available Hark Electronic Systems will provide it to you for a nominal fee Customer packing materials can be used providing the precautions are taken to provide adequate static protection for the equipment DO NOT PACK HARK EQUIPMENT IN STYROFOAM PEANUTS ONLY Repairs necessitated due to improper packing will be billed at the standard factory repair rate Hark Electronic Systems Inc will repair or replace equipment and return to customer freight prepaid within the continental United States Equipment found not to be defective will be returned at purchaser s expense and will include cost of handling testing and returning of equipment B 24 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Out of warranty repairs will be billed at the established factory flat rate per hour plus components needed for replacement TITLE Title to and all goods or material hereafter purchased shall remain with Supplier until fu
39. lear Capcode Br fd RE PRR aA COR Om REP eae i 6 8 6 Display Edit Search SQN GS sccisssssas cccssssseavsaseacponsceachoasisupsacsveendendaanceadence soacdannaccevsdes 7 8 7 Show Captured Messages yaicv iiccisiseisved ceaycpaasenssduscasvaagcgoaenes casvanaveda desausaabgsaecaunteoevsnes 9 8 8 Clear Captured Messages ciiccssusccansdasoaatesastaavontedeavixecsantacteaervaasdeavasteeedn R E R 10 8 9 Enable Auto Save Capcodeisiscsseaiypesacensass eavasasdecatscesatebeada aqeatansdcanennd gseeeneoasens 11 Section 9 Viewing SLALISUICS scccnndssveceatvvandecvexnsgsvevecaserecseuesenreseesuesedcoanoed censeceneosessenneceencsel 9 1 Displaying the Statisties 2 52 cusSiars cass e bovaedaanvasconesanaeces E stannic taaeeee 15 92 D mp UALS yah a ence detuncsdaveccarsiaaanccasagseanabet a R sagt anaseeneescauncea R 17 DAME AC SUAES sos ca vtciona A PE E E E E Gabe deed na dpeans Tes anea dan yates tees acne 18 Appendix A Warranty Information cccsccssssccssssscssssccssssccssssscsssssssssscsssesssssesesses 2L Appendix B Cancellation eessooessoccesoccesoocsssoccesocoesocosssoccesoccesococesocssesocssocessossssesssoess 2 7 TEX E TEE ATIS EEE ASEO EOR PESEE EA AAE EATS ATRE ii Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Berore You BEGIN The purpose of the Verifier II User s Manual is to provide you with the knowledge needed to efficiently operate the Verifier II equipment and software It is recommended that the manual b
40. ll purchase price has been paid ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and this Agreement shall not be modified amended altered or changed except by a written agreement signed by the party sought to be charged However change orders may be made by an oral agreement as enumerated in the Alterations and Changes section above Appendix B B 25 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank B 26 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Appenpix B CANCELLATION Buyer may by written notice to Seller within five 5 days of the merchandise received date cancel any contract or agreement arising here under for other than the default of the Seller and at its convenience in which the Buyer shall pay the Seller twenty percent 20 of the above total price for all products and accessories as a restocking charge Appendix B B 27 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank B 28 Appendix B Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 INDEX A Adding Capcodes to Search List 3 Admin Access Level 11 Administration 4 Administration Menu 2 4 Auto Save Capcode 11 B Binary Mode 3 C Cap code and Messages Mode 3 Capcode Listing 5 Captured Messages 9 Changing Passwords 2 Clear Capcode Counts 5 Clear Capcode List 6 Clear Captured Message
41. me You may manually set the radio volume of the scanner using the Radio Volume option provided on the Scanner Menu Perform the following to manually set the radio volume 1 Select the Scanner Functions option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 5 at the Enter Command prompt The Scanner Menu displays 2 Select the Radio Volume option by keying a 3 at the Enter Command prompt The Set Volume prompt displays with the current setting displayed at the end of the prompt In the example shown in the following figure the volume is set at 90 Scanner Menu Set Scanner Presets Manual Frequency 158700000 Radio Volume Radio Squelch Signal Strength 30 oN Enter Command Enter value for Volume 0 255 80 _ Figure 18 Set Volume Prompt 3 Enter the volume setting at the Enter Value for Volume prompt and press the Enter key Valid entries are within the range of 0 through 255 with zero being the lowest volume and 255 being the highest volume Scanner Control and Frequency Presets V 7 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 The Scanner Menu redisplays Press the Escare key to return to the Main Menu Note the volume setting can also be set and adjusted using the plus and minus keys hot keys while in view mode e Fach time you press the key while in view mode increases the scanner volume setting by 2 increments e Each time you press the key while in view mode decrea
42. n option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 4 at the Enter Command prompt The Administration Menu displays 2 Select the Enable Expanded Radio Results option by keying a 3 at the Enter Command prompt The Administration Menu is redisplayed the Disable Expanded Radio Results option now displays indicating that the expanded radio results functionality has been enabled The option acts as a toggle To disable the expanded radio results functionality simply select the Disable Expanded Radio Results option The functionality is disabled and the Enable Expanded Radio Results option displays 3 To view the exanded radio results access one of the four view modes as discussed in Section 7 e Adjust the frequency by pressing the lt or gt key The literal Frequency adjusted to xxxxxxxxx displays where XXXXXXXXXX equals the actual frequency setting while the expanded radio results functionality is enabled The literal Frequency adjusted without the frequency setting displays if the expanded radio results functionality is disabled IV 6 Administrative Functions Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 e Adjust the squelch by pressing the period and cooma keys The literal Squelch set to xx displays where xx equals the squelch setting while the exanded radio results functionality is enabled The literal Squelch set without the squelch setting displays if the exanded radio results functionality
43. nding to the first preset frequency that is equal to 0 In the above example key an A at the Enter Command prompt To edit an existing preset frequency key the letter corresponding to the preset frequency that needs to be changed The Enter Frequency prompt displays Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Edit Preset Figure 16 Enter Frequency Prompt Scanner Control and Frequency Presets Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 4 Enter the frequency using the following format and press the Enter key GM The first four characters represent the gigahertz and megahertz K The next three characters represent the kilohertz H The last three characters represent the hertz The Scanner Preset Menu redisplays allowing you to continue entering or changing preset scanner frequencies Press the Escare key to return to the Scanner and Main Menus You may select any of the 20 preset frequencies while in View mode by using the CTRL A through CrrL T hot keys Refer to Section 7 for details 5 2 Manual Frequencies You may manually set the scanner frequency using the Manual Frequency option provided on the Scanner Menu Perform the following to manually set the scanner frequency 1 Select the Scanner Functions option displayed on the Ma
44. of one connector to the same pin number of the second connector If the Verifier II is connected to a video terminal that is a DTE device a null RS 232 cable pins 2 and 3 crossed must be used e The Verifier II is shipped with an ICOM IC PCR1000 communications receiver The audio is set to demod tones e The Verifier II contains no serviceable parts If you have any questions please contact one of Hark System s Service Technicians Getting Started H 7 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 2 4 Logging Onto the Verifier Il Application Perform the following steps to log onto the Verifier II application Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Turn on the Communications Receiver using the Power Switch located at the front of the receiver Access the Windows Desktop from the terminal attached to the Verifier II equipment Select Start from the Windows Desktop The Start Pulldown Menu displays Select Programs from the Start Pulldown Menu The Programs Pulldown Menu displays Select Accessories from the Programs Pulldown Menu The Accessories Pulldown Menu displays Select HyperTerminal from the Accessories Pulldown Menu The C Program Files Accessories window displays amp C Program Files Accessories Mie Eg File Edit View Help g hypertrm dil Hypertrm exe MCI Mail ht B Verifier ht Figure 3 C Program Files Accessories Window Select the Verifi
45. ons Status Bar E Verifier II Ver 01 02 09 30 1998 Hark Systems Inc Flex and Pocsag Paging Decoder View Mode Search Menu Stats Menu Administration Scanner Functions Set Time and Date Menu Options Enter Command Figure 9 Verifier II Main Menu The Status Bar identifies the application Verifier II the software version that is currently being used Ver 01 XX where XX identifies the actual version and the software build date for example 09 30 1998 Main Menu HI 3 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 3 1 1 Menu Options The following menu options display on the Main Menu Selection of an option initiates the corresponding utility The appropriate display window or entry prompts display Each of the following options are discussed in detail in Sections 4 through 9 of this manual View Mode Search Menu Stats Menu Administration Scanner Functions Set Time and Date The View Mode option allows you to set the parameters used to view decoded information and allows you to begin viewing the decoded information Four common view modes are provided you may selectively change the parameters within each of the modes The Search Menu option allows you to identify the search criteria for the capcodes and messages that you want to view and allows you to view the actual capcodes and messages You identify the capcode or search string for which you want to
46. ose users who have logged onto the Verifier II application using the Administrative password have access to this functionality Administrative Functions IV 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 4 1 Setting Passwords The Verifier II application provides you with the ability to change the factory default passwords used while logging onto the Verifier II application In addition you may change your individualized password at any time NOTE It is highly recommended that you change the factory default passwords originally assigned by Hark as soon as you have installed and initialized the application Refer to Section 2 4 for complete details on the default passwords It is also recommended that you change your individualized passwords on a regular basis Perform the following steps to access the Password Menu screen and change a password 1 Select the Administration option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 4 at the Enter Command prompt The Administration Menu displays Administration Menu l Setup Passwords 2 Reload Defaults 3 Enable Expanded Radio Results Enter Command Figure 10 Administration Menu IV 2 Administrative Functions Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 2 Select the Setup Passwords option by keying a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The Password Menu displays Password Menu l1 Admin 2 Tech 3 Guest Enter Command
47. perfections the only guarantee that is given by us or for which we are in any way liable is to repair or replace such goods as prove defective when used for the purposes for which manufactured All replaced goods are to be returned to us transportation prepaid Under no circumstances are we responsible for any other damages incidental consequential or otherwise nor in any case shall we be responsible for any damages beyond the price of the goods No damages or charges of any kind for labor expenses or otherwise suffered or incurred by the customer in replacing or repairing defective goods or otherwise occasioned by the customer will be allowed Written notice must be promptly given to the Seller of any perceived failure of the equipment sold in order to fulfill the warranty and in no event shall notice be given more than ten days after the discovery of the product defect The notice shall state in what parts and wherein the warranty has failed and reasonable time shall be given to the Seller to remedy the difficulty Failure to provide adequate notice within the required time frame shall be conclusive evidence of due fulfillment of the watranty on the part of the Seller and that the product is satisfactory to the Purchaser and that the Seller shall be released from all liability under the warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR
48. processing takes place until you enter a valid option Additional Information To return to a prior menu press the Escare key When prompted to enter data from the command line particular keys perform the following functions Key Function lt Bacxspace gt Erases the previous character lt Rus gt lt DELETE gt lt Esc gt Erases all the characters entered at the prompt lt ENTER gt Indicates that data entry is complete and to initiate the corresponding option or data entry process Main Menu T 5 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 3 3 What To Do Next You are now ready to configure the Verifier II application You should first change the factory default passwords to your own individualized passwords using the Administration option Once the passwords have been changed you can set the scanner preset frequencies radio volume radio squelch and current system date and time as required Refer to Section 4 through 6 for complete details HI 6 Main Menu Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 SECTION 4 ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS The following section discusses the administrative functions that can be performed within the Verifier II application e Changing Passwords e Loading Default Parameters and Stats e Displaying Expanded Radio Results The above functions are accessed as a result of selecting the Administration option provided on the Main Menu Please note only th
49. r fit for any particular purposes The Seller warrants that the goods covered by this agreement shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year when use under normal conditions and for the purpose for which they are sold However the warranty period for expendable parts such as bulbs and fuses shall be limited to thirty days This warranty does not extend to damage incurred by natural causes such as lightning fire floods or other catastrophes damages caused by environmental extremes such as power surges and or transients or willful malicious reckless negligent acts or misuse by the purchaser or third parties All warranty work must be performed at Hark Electronic Systems Inc No credit will be given for unauthorized repair work attempted by the customer or other unauthorized repair facilities In warranty merchandise must be shipped freight prepaid to the nearest Hark Electronic Systems facility A Return Materials Authorization RMA Number must be obtained from Hark Electronic Systems customer service department prior to returning any equipment in warranty or otherwise to Hark Electronic Systems for repair Equipment received without the proper RMA number will be returned to the shipper Appendix B B 21 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 All goods and materials are carefully tested and inspected before leaving the point of manufacture however as it is impossible to always detect im
50. r II October 1998 2 Select the Reload Defaults option by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Reload Defaults and Clear Statistics Verification prompt displays Administration Menu l Setup Passwords 2 Reload Defaults 3 Enable Expanded Radio Results Enter Command Do you want to Load Defaults and Clear Statistics _ Figure 13 Reload Defaults and Clear Statistics Verification Prompt 3 Enter a Y at the Do You Want to Load Defaults and Clear Statistics prompt and press the Enter key to continue to reload the defaults and clear the statistics Enter a N at the prompt and press the Enter key if you no longer want to reload the defaults and clear the statistics In either of the above cases the Administration Menu is redisplayed Press the Escape key to return to the Main Menu Administrative Functions IV 5 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 4 3 Display Expanded Radio Results The Enable Expanded Radio Results option provided on the Administration Menu allows you to display expanded radio results or information when changing the frequency volume and squelch settings while in view mode Exanded radio results include the frequency to which the scanner is adjusted and the volume and squelch to which the scanner is set Once the functionality is enabled the functionality can be disabled at any time Perform the following to display expanded radio results 1 Select the Administratio
51. s 10 Clear Stats 18 Comma Delineated Format 17 Common Modes 3 Communication Protocols iii Communications Receiver 1 D Date Menu 3 Default Passwords 10 Deleting Capcodes from Search List 4 Display Edit Search Strings 7 Displaying the Capcode Search List 4 Displaying the Statistics 15 Dump Stats 17 E Expanded Radio Results 6 F FLEX ii G Guest Access Level 10 H Hardware Configuration 3 Hardware Installation 3 Hot Keys 13 I Installation Notes 7 L Logging Off Verifier I 13 Login Screen 9 Index Index 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Logon Steps 8 M Manual Frequencies 5 Menu Options 4 P Password Menu 3 Password Prompt Screen 10 Pausing the Display 8 POCSAG iii R Radio Squelch 8 Radio Volume 7 Reloading System Defaults 4 S Scan Mode 3 Scanner Functions 4 Scanner Menu 3 Scanner Preset Menu 3 Search Lists 1 Search Menu 3 4 Search String Menu 7 Selecting a View Mode 5 Set Time and Date 4 Set Time and Date Option 3 Setting Passwords 2 Setting Scanner Presets 3 Setting the Baud Rate 6 Setting View Mode Parameters 3 Statistical Screen 15 Stats Comma Delineated Format 17 Stats Menu 4 15 Status Bar 3 System Requirements 3 T Tech Access Level 11 Technical Mode 3 V Verifier HyperTerminal Screen 9 Verifier II Main Menu 3 View Mode 4 View Mode Menu 3 Viewing Paging Data 1 Viewing Statistics 13 Index 2 Index
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53. search The Verifier II displays the matching capcode list hit counts messages with matching search strings etc The Stats Menu option allows you to view the current and last 23 hours of statistics that were captured view the last 23 hours of statistics in Comma Delineated Format and clear the statistics and reset the counts to zero The Administration option allows you to change passwords reload the original parameters and stats and display expanded radio results or information The Scanner Functions option allows you to set the scanner radio volume and squelch plus control the scanner frequency presets The Set Time and Date option allows you to set the current system time and date HI 4 Main Menu Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 3 2 Selecting Options From the Main Menu 3 2 1 Select an option displayed on the Main Menu by performing the following 1 Key the number that is displayed to the left of the Menu option at the Enter Command prompt For example to access the View Mode option key a 1 at the Enter Command prompt To access the Administration option key a 4 at the Enter Command prompt 2a Press the Enter key The selected option initiates the appropriate utility The corresponding screen or prompts display Note if an invalid entry is keyed at the Enter Command prompt or you enter an option for which you do not have access authority the option is not accepted and no further
54. ses the scanner squelch volume by 2 increments Refer to Section 7 for details 5 4 Radio Squelch You may manually set the radio squelch of the scanner using the Radio Squelch option provided on the Scanner Menu Perform the following to manually set the radio squelch 1 Select the Scanner Functions option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 5 at the Enter Command prompt The Scanner Menu displays 2 Select the Radio Squelch option by keying a 4 at the Enter Command prompt The Set Squelch prompt displays with the current setting displayed at the end of the prompt In the example shown in the following figure the squelch is set at 32 V 8 Scanner Control and Frequency Presets Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Scanner Menu 1 2 3 4 Set Scanner Presets Manual Frequency 158700000 Radio Volume Radio Squelch Signal Strength 30 Enter Command Enter value for Squelch 0 255 32 _ Figure 19 Set Squelch Prompt 3 Enter the squelch setting at the Enter Value for Squelch prompt and press the Enter key Valid entries are within the range of 0 through 255 with zero being the minimum suppression and 255 being the maximum suppression The Scanner Menu redisplays Press the Escare key to return to the Main Menu Note the squelch setting can also be set and adjusted using the comma and period hot keys while in view mode e Fach time you press the comma key
55. sted in the search list You have the ability to reset these counts to zero 0 using the Clear Capcode Counts option provided on the Search Menu Appendix B B 5 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 Perform the following to reset the capcode counts to zero 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays Select the Clear Capcode Counts option by keying a 4 at the Enter Command prompt The Do You Want to Clear ALL Capcode Counts prompt displays Key a Y at the prompt and press the Enter key to reset all the capcode counts to zero Key a N at the prompt and press the Enter key if you no longer want to reset the capcode counts to zero In either of the above cases the Search Menu redisplays 8 5 Clear Capcode List You have the option to conveniently delete all search capcodes from the search list using the Clear Capcode List option provided on the Search Menu Perform the following steps to delete all capcodes from the search list 1 Select the Search Menu option from the Main Menu by keying a 2 at the Enter Command prompt The Search Menu displays Select the Clear Capcode List option by keying a 5 at the Enter Command prompt The Do You Want to Delete ALL Capcodes prompt displays Key a Y at the prompt and press the Enter key to delete all the capcodes from the search list B 6 Appendix B Hark Systems In
56. to change at the Enter Command prompt For example to change the month key a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The corresponding prompt displays For example if changing the month the Enter Month prompt displays 3 Enter the appropriate information at the prompt and press the Enter key For example if changing the month enter 10 to change the system month to October 10 month within the year System Time and Date VI 3 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until all parameters within the system date and time have been set 5 Press the Escare key after all required changes have been made The Main Menu redisplays VI 4 System Time and Date Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 SEcTION 7 Viewinc Pacina DATA The Verifier II application allows you to monitor a particular paging channel and display either the FLEX or POCSAG paging traffic as it is being transmitted This functionality may be accessed by users who have logged onto the Verifier II application using the Technician and Administration level passwords Section 7 discusses the following processes e Setting view parameters e Selecting a view mode e Viewing data Viewing Paging Data VII 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 This page intentionally left blank VII 2 Viewing Paging Data Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 7 1 Common Modes Pages may be
57. used to isolate a particular paging format an individual pager capcode or a particular message keyword The Verifier II can follow up to 200 capcodes with hit counts to track pager usage as well a display and store the message content of the pages The communications receiver is controlled from the Verifier If menu screens Hot keys are used to control common functions such as tuning or selection of memorized channels Communication to the Verifier II is via an RS 232 interface allowing the use of computers or dumb terminals for control and operation The Verifier II operates in four primary modes during which information can display e Cap code and Messages Mode Displays the capcodes and actual content of messages e Scan Mode Displays the capcodes and messages that match the entered scan criteria including capcodes and search text e Technical Mode Displays the format and header information e Binary Mode Displays the raw bitstream POCSAG only due to the amount of data to display Introduction L 1 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 System Features e Decodes POCSAG 512 1200 2400 and FLEX 1600 3200 6400 bi and quad phase e Interfaced to a Commercial Receiver e Serial Port for RS 232 Device Video Terminal Display Modem or Computer Terminal System Benefits e The Hark Verifier II is a stand alone decoder that does not require a computer for decoding e The Verif
58. viewed in one of four common modes These common modes include e Cap code and Messages Mode Displays the capcodes and actual content of messages e Scan Mode Displays the capcodes and messages that match the entered scan criteria including capcodes and search text e Technical Mode Displays the format and header information e Binary Mode Displays the raw bitstream POCSAG only due to the amount of data to display The view mode in which the messages are to be displayed is selected using the View Mode option provided on the Main Menu Particular parameters or message formats are associated with each of these common modes The parameters associated with each of the view modes may be viewed and edited using the View Mode option 7 1 1 Setting View Mode Parameters The parameters associated with a particular view mode determine the type of pages that are displayed for viewing plus determine the type of information displayed for each of the pages Default parameters are associated with each of the four view modes these default parameters may be changed using the following steps 1 Select the View Mode option displayed on the Main Menu by keying a 1 at the Enter Command prompt The View Mode Menu displays Viewing Paging Data VII 3 Hark Systems Inc Verifier II October 1998 The View Mode Menu is divided into two areas Mode Options Area This area lists the four view modes that may be s
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