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E-ATM300 Field Configuration Tool

(EFCT)

Installation and Operation

User Guide

Bulletin 639556 • Revision C • December 2008

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Summary of content (14 pages)

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E-ATM300 Field Configuration Tool (EFCT) Installation and Operation User Guide Visit the Andrew tab on the Commscope website at www.commscope.com to download latest firmware (software) and antenna definition file before initial installation. Register online to receive email notifications of file updates. Andrew, A CommScope Company www.commscope.com/andrew Customer Support Center North America: +1-800-255-1479, Option 1 International: +1-779-435-6500, Option 1 © 2009 CommScope, Inc.
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Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................... iii Section 1 Initial Installation of EFCT on the PC ...............................................1-1 Section 2 Operation ..........................................................................................2-1 Section 3 Updating the Antenna Definition File ...............................................3-1 Section 4 Error Messages ..................................
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Introduction The E-ATM300 Field Configuration Tool (EFCT) is a software tool that controls the E-ATM300 actuator specifically designed for the Ericsson RBS controller, which uses the Ericsson proprietary protocol to control the actuator. The EFCT resides on a PC and allows the user to communicate tilt commands to the actuator through an ATC200-LITE-USB controller.
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E-ATM300 Field Configuration Tool (EFCT) Notices and Precautions IMPORTANT Before installing the EFCT Tool to operate the ATC200-LITE-USB controller, please DOWNLOAD the latest antenna definition file and controller software from the Commscope web site at www.commscope.com. Please register online to receive E-mail notifications for software updates. WARRANTY NOTICE Proper installation procedures must be followed when installing and operating RET equipment.
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Section 1 Initial Installation of EFCT Software on the PC The installation program is obtained from the CommScope website (www.commscope.com): go to Andrew→Products→Antennas→Base Station Antenna Systems→Teletilt RET System→Downloads→Teletilt® RET Products Software, Firmware, Tools, and Manuals. Download the zip file, E-FCTSetup, to the Desktop of the PC and expand the zip file. Begin the installation by double-clicking on E-FCTSetup.msi. The following screens show the installation process.
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Section 2 Operation Typical setup: Serial cable to PC (USB cable cannot be used with EFCT.) 1 2 Controller Click on icon to start EFCT program. Power Supply Actuator (Note: Actuator can be attached to controller at any time.) 3 4 Wait for initialization.
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Section 2–Operation 5 E-ATM300 Field Configuration Tool (EFCT) 6 Searching for actuator. Actuator found. (Note: If not previously configured, Current Antenna Model window is blank.) 7 8 Slider Set Tilt Choose correct antenna model type. 2-2 Change tilt (drag slider and click Set Tilt button).
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Section 3 Updating the Antenna Definition File EFCT uses an antenna definition file to provide the pull-down menu listing the antenna models with their electrical tilt ranges. If an antenna is missing from the list, it is necessary to update the antenna definition file. • To download the latest antenna definition file from the CommScope website (www.commscope. com), go to: Andrew→Products→Antennas→Base Station Antenna Systems→Teletilt RET System→Downloads→Antenna Definition Files.
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Section 3–Updating the Antenna Definition File E-ATM300 Field Configuration Tool (EFCT) Choose the save option, and save the zip file in the folder where the EFCT program was installed (default: C:→Program files→Andrew Corporation→E-ATM300 Field Configuration Tool). Old File New File Extract the antenna definition file to the same folder and delete the old file. Note: The antenna definition file always begins with RET-AN-AT and the latest revision will have the highest number following this prefix.
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Section 4 Troubleshooting Error/Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No recognized Antenna The actuator was previously configured Model? with an antenna model not in the current Update the antenna definition file (see Section 4). antenna definition file. The antenna definition file is missing. Not connected Restore the antenna definition file (see Section 4). The actuator is not connected. Check connection. Not using the Ericsson special actuator. Use appropriate actuator.
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