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Installation Training Available at Andrew Institute

Do not install near power lines.

Power lines, telephone lines,

and guy wires look the same.

Assume any wire or line can

electrocute you.

Do not install on a wet or

windy day or when

lightning or thunder is

in the area. Do not use

metal ladder.

Wear shoes with rubber soles

and heels. Wear protective

clothing including a

long-sleeved shirt and rubber

gloves.

Bulletin 639561 • Revision B • August 2008

ATC200-1000

Teletilt

Control System

Computer Interface Setup

SAFETY NOTICE

The installation, maintenance, or removal of an antenna requires quali f ed, experienced personnel. Andrew

installation instructions are written for such installation personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once a

year by qualif ed personnel to verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment.

Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices.

WARRANTY NOTICE

Proper installation procedures must be followed when installing and operating RET equipment. Failure to assure

installations are done properly by trained installation personnel and to follow procedures discussed in this bulletin

may cause warranty for such products to be void.

Andrew requires that all RET installations be pre-tested and con f gured prior to installation. Failure to conduct

pre-test and pre-installation procedures def ned by Andrew will void warranty.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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ATC200-1000 Teletilt® Control System Computer Interface Setup WARRANTY NOTICE Proper installation procedures must be followed when installing and operating RET equipment. Failure to assure installations are done properly by trained installation personnel and to follow procedures discussed in this bulletin may cause warranty for such products to be void. Andrew requires that all RET installations be pre-tested and con f gured prior to installation.
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This bulletin provides a quick reference approach to establishing communication between the ATC200-1000 Teletilt® controller and a local PC/ laptop (see Bulletin 639514 for the complete user guide). Generally, the IP address is temporarily configured on the PC/laptop to be compatible with the ATC200-1000 controller. Andrew Wireless Services has developed an IP configuration tool to provide a safe and easy method for configuring the IP addressing on the PC/laptop.
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2. Use Andrew IP Config Tool to set up a new connection on the local computer. • Double-click on the IP Config Tool icon that was placed on the computer’s desktop during installation. • Follow the directions illustrated on the following two screens to temporarily change the IP settings on the local PC/laptop. 1. Click on New IP Info tab. 2. Click on Local Area Connection. 3. Enter a new IP address that is one digit lower than the controller’s default setting. 4. Click Apply new IP configuration button. 5.
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. Use Andrew IP Config Tool to access the controller. • Verify that the controller is powered up and connected to the computer’s Ethernet port using the Ethernet crossover cable provided. To start a new session, doubleclick on the IP Conf g Tool icon on the computer’s desktop. • Follow the directions illustrated on the screen shown below to restore temporary IP settings on the PC/laptop that were saved in the IP Conf g Tool. 1. Click on Backup/Restore tab. 2. Select the backup f le. 3. Click on Restore.
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2. Follow steps 1 through 9 illustrated on the following screens to upload software updates to the controller. 1. Click on FTP Server tab on the IP Conf g main screen. See Screen 1. 2. Click on Find Files to open the Find Files dialog box shown in Screen 2. 3. Click on Find files. See Screen 2. 4. Select latest version f le(s). 5. Click Add Selected Files. 6. Click on Finish to return to Screen 1, and view uploaded software updates. 7. To upload f les (Screen 1), click on one f le at a time. 8.
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10. The software f le is uploaded through the internet browser, which opens the ATC200-1000 operating window on the PC/laptop. 11. Click on Back to see the uploaded antenna def nition f les list on the controller ’s Software Configuration screen displaying the Reboot button. 12. Antenna def nition f les take affect instantly after upload, e.g. (RET -AN-AT_*.ascu). If uploading controller operating f rmware, you must reboot for updates to take affect, e.g. (RET-AN-RT_*.ascu). 13. Click on Close.