KMW Communications Portable Antenna Controller (PAC-I™) User’s Guide Document: KC-50-0001-03 10/17/2005 Page 1 of 34 Portable Antenna Controller User’s Guide KC-50-0001-03 10/17/05
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KMW Communications 9. Troubleshooting Guide 9.4. Description of Alarm Codes Item Same Code Over Count Code (Hex) 0x01 Open Code Over Count 0x02 Unknown Code Detection 0x04 Maximum Limit Detection 0x08 Minimum Limit Detection 0x10 Next Code Not Detection 0x20 Miss Path Detection 0x40 Description Current position was detected after a fixed number of trials. Check torque or control voltage. Open value was detected after a fixed number of trials.
KMW Communications Table of Contents 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. 3.1 3.2 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5. 5.1 5.2 5.6. 6. 6.4. 7. 7.4. 7.5. 7.6. 7.7.
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KMW Communications 1. Preface 1.1 Purpose 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 The purpose of this document is to explain how to operate PAC-I (Portable Antenna Controller – First Edition of Controller Series: herein “PAC-I”) for antenna beam control of KMW’s adjustable antennas (1-Way EDTA, Hybrid 2-Way Antenna). The main use of this portable, easy-to-carry controller is to control vertical and horizontal beam width of KMW’s adjustable antennas.
KMW Communications 2. Overview of Portable Antenna Controller Kit 2.1 Controller Kit Packing List Items PAC-I KIT Qty. 1 Rechargeable Battery (included in PAC-I) AC/DC SMPS Adaptor AC Power Cable AC Power Plug 1 1 Control Cable 1 RS-232 Cable Bias-Injector with DIN-Barrel Adaptor Shoulder Strap Carrying Case User guide Program CD Adaptor 1 Size Refer to product specification in Section 10 3.7V, 3CELL(11.1V, 1.5A) LI-POLYMER Input: 100~240V, 50/60Hz 1.5A Output: 19VDC, 3.
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KMW Communications 3. Overview of PAC-I 3.1 External View Page 8 of 34 Figure 3-1.
KMW Communications 3.2 Part Description • RS-232 Port: This is for communication between PAC-I and PAC PC Application software (RS-232 communications standard) installed on a PC. • ANT Port: This is for antenna beam control. Connect DC input port of Bias-T and ANT Port with Control Cable. • RS-485/422 Port: This is for communication between PAC-I and base station systems. For its use, protocol should be discussed with the customer. • Shoulder Strap Holder: Used to hold shoulder strap.
KMW Communications 4. Preparation 4.1 PAC-I Packing List User should make sure that there is no missing part from PAC-I Kit to prevent any control failure or error during operation. (Refer to Section 2.1) 4.2 Power Supply/Battery After turning on the power switch of PAC-I, user should check the battery indicator located on the top right corner of LCD screen to verify if the battery is charged sufficiently to operate PAC-I. If this indicator blinks every second, user needs to recharge the battery.
KMW Communications 4.3 Connecting PAC using Control Cable As shown in Figure 4-3, connect DC input port of the Bias-T to the ANT port of the PAC using the SMA(M)-to-SMA(M) RG316 type control cable. Figure 4-3.
KMW Communications Figure 4-4. Interface between the PAC-I and Personal Computer/Base Station System Note: RS-485/422 cable is not included in the PAC Kit. 4.5 Connecting Optional PAC Communication Cables KMW’s remotely adjustable antenna products follow the following direction conventions. When using the Portable Antenna Controller, please refer to the following conventions for the changes in the peak gain direction.
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KMW Communications 5. Operating PAC-I 5.1 Key Functions Figure 5-1. Key Pad Layout 1 .QZ 2 ABC 3 DEF SEL MENU 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO FWD 7 PRS 8 TUV 9 WXY REV ◀ 0 ▶ ENT 5.1.1 Numeric (Character) Key Used when inputting password, time, date and etc. 5.1.2 Function Key • ‘SEL/MENU’ Key Used to change antenna configuration (vertical, horizontal). To select the MENU option, press SEL/MENU key for more than a second. • ‘FWD’ Key Used to increase (targeted) antenna steering angle.
KMW Communications 5.2 Verifying User ID and password In order to prevent unauthorized use of PAC and to track/manage user data, all users must go through the user verification process. 1. Check to make sure that ANT Port(F) on PAC is connected to DC Input Port(F) on Bias-T with SMA(M)-to-SMA(M) Control Cable. 2. Turn on the power switch at the bottom of PAC-I. PAC-I TM VER:1.1.2.01 3. Select USER ID by using left (◀) or right (▶) ‘Shift’ key, then pressing ‘ENT’.
KMW Communications 5.3. Menu MENU brought up during antenna beam control has the same menu items and uses as the MENU appeared in the beginning. To bring up MENU while controlling antenna, press ‘SEL’ for more than a second. Re-press ‘SEL’ to go back to the previous screen. 01/01 00:00 MENU [1] Setup [2] Antenna Control [3] Measurement VSWR [4] Memory Clear [1] Setup : Selecting different options for antenna beam control and data management.
KMW Communications 2. Type in four-digit password. Note: If the inputted password is correct, the next screen will appear automatically. If the password is incorrect, it will flash “Retry..!” then ask for the password again. 5.4.2. 01/01 00:00 PASSWORD **** [2] BTS Num. Change Used to change the BTS Number. From SET UP menu screen, press ‘2’ to select ‘BTS Num. Change.’ In order to cancel the selection, press ‘SEL’ and go back to the previous menu.
KMW Communications 5.5. Antenna Control(Finding current antenna beam configuration) This menu is for antenna beam controls. User must go through the below steps to control antenna beams. From the main MENU screen, press ‘2’ to select ‘Antenna Control.’ In order to cancel the selection, press ‘SEL’ key and go back to the previous screen. 5.5.1. Antenna Type Selection 1. Using left(◀) or right(▶) ‘Shift’ Key to select the ANTENNA TYPE to be controlled and press ‘ENT.
KMW Communications Antenna Type EDTA 1-Way HBRD 2-Way <3>Sector Dual Band Quad Band <3>Column 5.5.3. Antenna Model AM-X-CB-15-65-00T AM-X-CB-15-65-06T AM-X-CB-17-65-00T AM-X-GB-15-65-00T AM-X-DB-17-65-00T AM-X-PA-17-65-00T AM-X-IB-17-65-00T HB-X-CB-15-65-00T HB-X-GB-15-65-00T HB-X-CB-15-65-06T HB-X-PA-17-65-00T HB-X-IB-17-65-00T E3-X-CB-15-65-00T H3-X-PA-17-65-00T HD-X-CA-FH-65-00T HQ-X-PA-17-65-00T HH-X-PA-18-VA-02T * Antenna Model by Antenna Type Ver No.1 Ver No.
KMW Communications Date & Time Battery Info. Antenna Model Antenna Sector Current Beam Degree 01/01 00:00 HB-X-IB-17-65-00T[a] ▶ • • • • • • VB1: HB1: VB2: 0.0° [ OK ] 0.0° [ 5.0° ] --.-° [---- ] Beam Status Date & Time: Current date and time Battery Info.: Indicate battery power level Antenna Model: Controlling antenna model Antenna Sector: Controlling antenna beam sector Current Beam Degree: Steering antenna beam angle (vertical, horizontal) Beam Status: Antenna beam status 5.6.2.
KMW Communications Diagram: Forward Control (0.0° → 5.0°) 01/01 00:00 HB-X-IB-17-65-00T[a] ▶ 3. Activate antenna beam control by pressing ‘ENT’. VB1: HB1: VB2: 0.0° [ OK ] 0.0° [ 5.0° ] --.-° [---- ] 01/01 00:00 HB-X-IB-17-65-00T[a] ▶ VB1: HB1: VB2: 0.0° [ OK ] 5.0° [ OK ] --.-° [---- ] 5.7. Measurement VSWR This menu is to measure VSWR, but is not used currently. 5.8. Memory Clear This menu is to allow users to clear the logging data stored in memory.
KMW Communications 6. PAC Menu Structure 6.4. Menu Diagram Figure 6-1. PAC Menu Diagram Structure Overview [ USER CHANGE ] [ MENU ] 1. Setup 2. Antenna Control 3. Measurement VSWR 4. Memory Clear [ SET UP ] 1. User Change 2. BTS Num. Change 3. Date Set 4. Time Set [ BTS NUM. CHANGE ] [ DATE SET ] [ TIME SET ] [ ANTENNA CONTROL ] 1. Antenna Type 2. Antenna Model 3. Antenna Sector [ ANTENNA TYPE ] [ ANTENNA MODEL ] [ ANTENNA SECTOR ] [ MEASUREMENT VSWR ] Not Used [ MEMORY CLEAR ] 1. YES 2.
KMW Communications 7. PAC PC Application User’s Guide 7.4. Operating Environment • • • Operating System: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/NT Processor: Pentium 500 MHz or higher Memory: 128 MB RAM or higher 7.5. Program Installation and Execution 7.5.1.1. Insert companion CD in to the CD/DVD drive of your PC. 7.5.1.2. Run ‘PAC PC application.exe’ and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program to the desired directory. Figure 4-1. Program Installation Destination Selection Window 7.5.1.3.
KMW Communications Important: This program requires at least one available serial port (i.e., COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4). If the serial port is not installed or available, the following error message will appear. Figure 4-2. Serial Port Error Message Window Figure 4-3. PAC Program Start-up Window • TX/RX State The TX LED flashes when data is being transferred from the PC to the PAC and the RX LED flashes when data is being received from the PAC to the PC.
KMW Communications • DOWNLOAD Used to download new version of the PAC program to the PAC’s ROM. 7.7. Getting Started 7.7.1. Port Setup Select Port menu from the window (Figure 4-4) and select Port Set menu from the pull-down menu to launch PORT Properties setup window (Figure 4-5). Figure 4-4. Port Setup Menu Figure 4-5.
KMW Communications Important: Before registering new users, make sure to down load the existing user information from the PAC by clicking Get User button FIRST. Figure 4-6. User Information Window • ADD Used to register new user ID (up to 8 characters) and password (four digit number). The maximum number of users is 10. Figure 4-7.
KMW Communications • EDIT Used to change user ID (up to 8 characters) or password (four digit number). Select the user ID to be edited, change user ID or password, and click Input button. • DELETE Used to delete user ID from the User List. Select the user ID to be deleted and then click the DELETE button to delete. • SET USER Used to send the new user list information to the PAC. After updating the user list, click this SET USER button to download the new user list information to the PAC’s ROM.
KMW Communications Figure 4-9. BTS Add & Edit Window • EDIT Used to change BTS ID (up to 10 characters). Select the BTS ID to be edited, change BTS ID, and click Input button. • DELETE Used to delete BTS ID from the BTS List. Select the BTS ID to be deleted and then click the DELETE button to delete. • SET BTS Used to send the new BTS list information to the PAC. After updating the BTS list, click this SET BTS button to download the new BTS list information to the PAC’s ROM.
KMW Communications Figure 4-10. Data Log Window 7.7.5. Download Select View Æ Download from the menu or click Download button to download an updated version of the PAC software on to the PAC’s ROM. Click button and select the *.HEX file supplied by KMW Communications, then click Download button to download on to the PAC. Important: Do not send any other command while downloading is in progress. Once download is complete, reset the power by turning off and turning on the PAC. Figure 4-11.
KMW Communications Figure 4-12. TX/RX Data Log Menu Figure 4-13. TX/RX Data Log Window The Figure 4-13 (TX/RX Data Log Window) shows the actual data communication between the PC and the PAC and this window is used for debugging purpose. To clear the TX/RX Data Log, click Clear button. Displayed Character SND RCV Page 30 of 34 Description Data transfer from PC to PAC. Data transfer from PAC to PC.
KMW Communications 8. Cautions • This Portable Antenna Controller (PAC) is designed to withstand nominal shock or impact. However, do not drop, throw, or hit while carrying or operating. • This PAC uses a built-in rechargeable battery with over-charge and over-drain protection circuits. However, excessive over-charge or discharge may degrade the performance and the life of the battery. • To recharge the built-in battery or use AC power, use the AC/DC adaptor supplied by KMW ONLY.
KMW Communications 10. Portable Antenna Controller Specifications Item Communication Interface Communication Speed Antenna Control Interface LCD KEY PAD Rechargeable Battery External Power Weight Size Compatibility/Controllability Antenna Control Time Specification RS-232 (DSUB 9Pin, Female), RS-485/422 (DSUB 9Pin, Male) 19200 bps (Max 115200 bps) KMW Proprietary Interface (SMA, Female) 128 ? 64 Graphic LCD 4 ? 4 Key Matrix type, Membrane Switch 11.1V (3.7V 3CELL), 1.5AH, LI-POLYMER 19V, 3.
KMW Communications Reader Survey Form Please use this form to rate the usefulness of this user’s guide. After filling out the survey, mail or FAX the form to KMW Communications at the address or FAX number shown below. Chapter 1. Preface Chapter 2. Overview of PAC Kit Chapter 3. Overview of PAC-I Chapter 4. Operating PAC-I Chapter 5. Operating PAC-I Chapter 6. PAC Menu Structure Chapter 7. PC Application User’s Guide Chapter 8. Cautions Chapter 9. Troubleshooting Guide Chapter 10.
