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- Page 1 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Cognitive Radio Systems ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide International Manual Rev 2016.05.16...
- Page 2 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) FCC Regulatory Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Contents INTRODUCTION ............................. 7 Document Goal ............................7 Required Items ............................7 Basic Steps ..............................7 Important Notes............................8 INVENTORY ..............................9 BASE ................................10 Setup ............................... 10 Channel Selection ........................... 13 Start Service ............................15 CLIENT ................................. - Page 4 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) APPENDIX ..............................31 Sync Laptop Time to Internet........................31 Disabling WiFi ............................33 Installing Software ..........................34 AdaptrumTVBD GUI ..........................38 Format ..............................38 Functions ............................. 39 Log Tab ..............................40 Link Tab ............................... 41 System Information Tab ........................
- Page 5 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Figures Figure 1: ACRS Mounting Diagram ......................21 Figure 2: ACRS bottom (Ethernet RJ45 plug on the right) ................22 Figure 3: Ethernet weather-resistant boot ....................22 Figure 4: Ethernet weather-resistant boot (two pieces) ................22 Figure 5: Ethernet cable with weather-resistant boot assembly..............
- Page 6 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Tables Table 1: GUI Functions ..........................39 Table 2: Log tab Description ........................40 Table 3: Link Chart View Description ......................41 Table 4: Link List View Description......................42 Table 5: Link List View Field Descriptions ....................42 Table 6: BASE System Information Field Descriptions ................
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Page 7: Introduction
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) INTRODUCTION Document Goal This document guides users in setting up and configuring their Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Cognitive Radio System BASE and CLIENT (International configuration) units. The steps (and “required items”) described below are intended for two purposes: 1. -
Page 8: Important Notes
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Important Notes ACRS Update Order When updating units, it is imperative that CLIENTs are updated before BASE units. Antenna Orientation It is recommended to orient antenna ‘fins’ vertically. CLIENT antennas should point directly toward the BASE, and the BASE should point into the center of the CLIENTs. -
Page 9: Inventory
Before getting started, the first thing you should do is inventory the packages you receive. Each ACRS box should contain the following items: 1. ACRS 2.0 unit (“BASE” or “CLIENT” per label on rear) 2. ACRS-to-antenna cable 3. Ethernet cable weather-resistant boot 4. -
Page 10: Base
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) BASE Setup Installing Software Appendix to install AdaptrumTVBD executable on laptop #1 Disable/disconnect laptop wifi (See Disabling WiFi Appendix) Setup apparatus for initialization: Connect cable from laptop to BASE (thru PoE) Adaptrum LAPTOP TVBD GUI BASE Wait for the “Ready”... - Page 11 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) GUI will open to the data Log tab International BASE units will be identified in the GUI banner as follows: Change to System Information tab Verify (red highlight); as of this printing, latest = Radio Software Version G.0.9.99...
- Page 12 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Change to Database tab Enter LAT/LNG/AGL (yellow highlight) for the BASE Change to Installation tab [Recommended] Enter System Notes (orange highlight), e.g. a unique label identifying this unit Edit IP address settings (purple highlight) as desired...
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Page 13: Channel Selection
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Channel Selection Connect laptop to router (to internet) to BASE (thru PoE). Ant. INTERNET Adaptrum LAPTOP BASE ROUTER Ensure laptop wifi is disabled/disconnected; wait for “Ready” LED configuration Restart AdaptrumTVBD In the pop-up, pull down TVBD IP choices, select BASE unit, Connect... - Page 14 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Change to the Diagnostics tab to run a spectrum scan on all channels. Measure All Channel Quality Sort results by Channel Quality column ( ) green = good, yellow = marginal, orange = avoid (not recommended), red = bad (do not use) Note: If nearly all channels show good (green) quality, ensure that the antenna cable is properly connected.
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Page 15: Start Service
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) To select the best channel, go to the Device & Channel pane Select the desired channel from the pull-down Check Persistent Channel if you want this channel to be used after reboot [recommended] Return to the Installation tab... -
Page 16: Client
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) CLIENT Setup Installing Software Appendix to install AdaptrumTVBD executable on laptop #2 Disable/disconnect laptop wifi Setup apparatus for initialization: Connect cable from laptop to CLIENT (thru PoE) Adaptrum LAPTOP TVBD GUI CLIENT Wait for the “Ready” LED configuration (~30 seconds)…... -
Page 17: Channel Selection
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) GUI will open to the data Log tab International CLIENT units will be identified in the GUI banner as follows: Change to Database tab Enter LAT/LNG/AGL (yellow highlight) for the CLIENT Channel Selection Click Select 2016.05.16... - Page 18 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) The Scan Channel List opens (left image); select the channels you plan to operate your BASE(s) on (right image). Selecting more than one channel allows the client to automatically switch channels in either of the following two scenarios: 1.
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Page 19: Mac Address Specification
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) MAC Address Specification Change to Installation tab to add MAC Address(es) to the filtering table The CLIENT MAC Address filtering table allows the BASE to find and restrict all traffic to just those addresses specified in the filter table. -
Page 20: Link Status Check
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Link Status Check Restart AdaptrumTVBD, select CLIENT unit, Connect After GUI opens, check Auto Channel and wait for Channel Search Success on one of the selected channels Your CLIENT should now be linked with the BASE, as indicated by the Link LED (3... -
Page 21: Installation
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) INSTALLATION Radio Mounting Hardware The BASE and CLIENT units each come with the following mounting hardware: (1) right-angle mounting plate (2) U-bolts (1) bag plate-to-antenna hardware o (6) 14mm hex nuts... -
Page 22: Ethernet Cable
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Ethernet cable The Ethernet cable is attached to the back of the radio unit with a weather-resistant boot, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, below. Figure 2: ACRS bottom (Ethernet RJ45 plug on the right) Figure 3: Ethernet weather-resistant boot The Ethernet weather-resistant boot comes in two pieces, as shown in Figure 4—a hard shell (on the... -
Page 23: Figure 5: Ethernet Cable With Weather-Resistant Boot Assembly
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Insert the Ethernet cable first through the weather-resistant boot hard shell and then through the soft shell, as shown in Figure 5: Ethernet cable with weather-resistant boot assembly Next, push the hard shell over the soft shell. This forms the weather seal around the cable. -
Page 24: Figure 8: Ethernet Connector In Place
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Insert the Ethernet connector into the ACRS RJ-45 jack. Figure 8: Ethernet connector in place Finally, slide the weather boot into place; ensure that the ridged portion of the soft shell is secured within the ridged metal edges of the ACRS enclosure. -
Page 25: Antenna Orientation
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Antenna Orientation Basic Antennas should be oriented as shown below: BASE Figure 10: Basic Antenna Orientation & Direction Fins should be vertically oriented Antennas should point directly at each other CLIENT Indoor Testing When setting up antennas for indoor test, point the antennas in opposite directions (the reverse of what’s shown above). -
Page 26: Collocation
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Collocation When collocating antennas (placing them in the same proximity, i.e. on the same pole), use the following distance guidelines: DIRECTION STACKING SAME OPPOSITE 48” VERTICAL 30” 48” HORIZONTAL 24” Figure 12: Antenna Collocation Separation Distances Note: Collocated antennas should be operated with >1 channel separation when possible. -
Page 27: Antenna Mounting
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Antenna Mounting Hardware The antenna mounting hardware allows antennas to be mounted to either vertical or horizontal poles, in all cases the antenna fins should maintain vertical orientation. The Fracarro LP45F antenna comes with the following kind of mounting hardware:... -
Page 28: Vertical Pole
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Vertical Pole The most common antenna mounting will be on vertical poles. (See Figure 12) For antennas to be mounted on a vertical pole, insert the bolt heads into the antenna base ‘bottom’ receptacles, as shown below. -
Page 29: Horizontal Pole
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Horizontal Pole Antennas may also be mounted on horizontal cross-pieces. (See Figure 12) To mount the antenna to a horizontal pole, insert the bolts through the antenna base side holes, as shown below left. Make sure the bolts are fully seated (as shown for the right bolt in the left figure). -
Page 30: Antenna Cable
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Antenna Cable Before securing the cable to the ACRS unit, the antenna cable weather boot must be slipped over the SMA connector end, as shown below (left), and gently shoved through, as shown below (right). -
Page 31: Appendix
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) APPENDIX Sync Laptop Time to Internet Left-click on time (system tray, lower right of screen) opens Clock Settings Change date and time Settings… opens Date and Time pop-up Change to Internet Time tab 2016.05.16 Adaptrum©... - Page 32 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) On the Internet Time tab Change Settings… Select a Server from the pull-down Update Now, OK, OK Your laptop should now be synchronized with the specified internet server. 2016.05.16 Adaptrum© 2016 P a g e 32 | 64 support@adaptrum.com...
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Page 33: Disabling Wifi
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Disabling WiFi It is recommended to disable your wifi, as it may interfere with the Adaptrum setup process. Because many laptops may be set to auto-re-enable wifi, it may be insufficient to simply “Disconnect,” using the... -
Page 34: Installing Software
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Installing Software Retrieve latest installer https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acggl6kgbdlgfk2/AAAkvGFZf_5rGlXpfbk2X_eqa?dl=0 e.g. Double-click to execute The Setup Wizard opens Next Next Next 2016.05.16 Adaptrum© 2016 P a g e 34 | 64 support@adaptrum.com All Rights Reserved Worldwide... - Page 35 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Install Wait Wait Read & Accept, Yes 2016.05.16 Adaptrum© 2016 P a g e 35 | 64 support@adaptrum.com All Rights Reserved Worldwide...
- Page 36 Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Wait If you see this screen Next Read and Agree 2016.05.16 Adaptrum© 2016 P a g e 36 | 64 support@adaptrum.com All Rights Reserved Worldwide...
- Page 37 Install Finish Finish You should now have the Adaptrum folder installed under Program Files and the AdaptrumTVBD icon on your desktop Note: When updating software, to ensure proper communication, update both BASE and CLIENT control laptops to the same version.
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Page 38: Adaptrumtvbd Gui
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) AdaptrumTVBD GUI Format The GUI has two panes—the ‘working pane’ (yellow highlight) and the “Devices & Channel” pane (green highlight), as shown below: Figure 20: Default GUI screenshot, Link tab and Device & Channel pane The bottom Device &... -
Page 39: Functions
Functions These functions are found on the following GUI panes and tabs. Note: Fields in gray font are reserved for Adaptrum diagnostic use. Exception: “Register Device” is for use within regions governed by a spectrum oversight agency. Table 1: GUI Functions Some additional functionality is found on various pop-up windows;... -
Page 40: Log Tab
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Log Tab The AdaptrumTVBD GUI initially opens to the Log tab. This screen provides information for Adaptrum diagnostics. Figure 21: GUI screenshot: Log tab FIELD DESCRIPTION Software information and error message output log. This information is intended Log screen solely for Adaptrum’s use. -
Page 41: Link Tab
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Link Tab This tab provides feedback on the quality of the established link. For the BASE, the GUI provides two subtabs—a Chart and a List (selected by tabs in the lower left of the window). -
Page 42: Figure 23: Gui Screenshot: Link List View
CLIENT (the example above shows two CLIENTs); Link List Table the available metrics are listed in the table below Table 4: Link List View Description Note: Fields in gray font are reserved for Adaptrum diagnostic use. FIELD DESCRIPTION Notes CLIENT System Notes from Installation tab (field #1);... -
Page 43: System Information Tab
This tab identifies the software & hardware versions, station & database info, and channel list. The user may also capture the Software and Database Logs, as well as initiate a brief Link Test. Figure 24: GUI screenshot: BASE System Information tab Note: Fields in gray font are reserved for Adaptrum diagnostic use. FIELD DESCRIPTION... -
Page 44: Figure 25: Gui Screenshot: Client System Information Tab
The CLIENT’s version of the System Information tab is similar to the BASE’s, sans a few fields, as shown below: Figure 25: GUI screenshot: CLIENT System Information tab Note: Fields in gray font are reserved for Adaptrum diagnostic use. FIELD DESCRIPTION... -
Page 45: Diagnostics Tab
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Diagnostics Tab This tab is used to measure channel quality of either all or just the selected channels. The screenshot below is an example of Measure All. Figure 26: GUI screenshot: Diagnostics tab FIELD... -
Page 46: Database Tab
#2, 3, and 4 for future use. For units configured in other database modes, required fields depend upon the spectrum oversight agency. Figure 27: GUI screenshot: BASE Database tab Note: Fields in gray font are reserved for Adaptrum diagnostic use. FIELD DESCRIPTION... -
Page 47: Figure 28: Gui Screenshot: Client Database Tab
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) CLIENT For CLIENTs linked to BASE stations configured in “manual database” mode, this tab is unused. However, it is recommended that users fill in field #2 for future use. For CLIENTs linked to BASE stations configured in other database modes, field #2 will be required, and the channels available in field #17 and selectable by button #18 will be constrained by the spectrum oversight agency. -
Page 48: Installation Tab
This tab allows the user to specify unit name and IP address, as well as to perform firmware updates. BASE Figure 29: GUI screenshot: BASE Installation tab Note: Fields in gray font are reserved for Adaptrum diagnostic use. FIELD DESCRIPTION... -
Page 49: Figure 30: Gui Screenshot: Client Installation Tab
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) CLIENT On the CLIENT, in addition to specifying unit name and IP address and performing (local) firmware updates, MAC addresses may be added and/or removed from the Filter Table. Figure 30: GUI screenshot: CLIENT Installation tab... -
Page 50: Device & Channel Pane
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Device & Channel pane This pane is always displayed at the bottom of the GUI. It is used to select the link channel, activate the link (Start Service, from BASE only), and to update link status either once (Update Status button) or continuously (Auto Update checkbox). -
Page 51: Updating Firmware (Local)
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Updating Firmware (Local) After connecting to the device and launching the AdaptrumTVBD GUI, change to the System Information tab Record IP Address when not using the default (169.254.0.8 for BASE, 169.254.0.9 for CLIENT) Retrieve latest firmware https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acggl6kgbdlgfk2/AAAkvGFZf_5rGlXpfbk2X_eqa?dl=0... -
Page 52: Remote Update
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Remote Update From the BASE, any CLIENT can have either its Firmware or Configuration updated. Note 1: CLIENTs MUST BE updated before the BASE. Note 2: BASE must Start Service and link with CLIENT must be established. -
Page 53: Configuration
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Configuration To remote update CLIENT configuration, in the BASE GUI, go to the Link tab, Link List View sub-tab. Right-click on desired target name in Notes column; if there’s no name under Notes, right-click in the empty space (and add System Notes when the Remote Config window opens). -
Page 54: Log File, Reading
To read the local BASE log file, in the BASE GUI, go to the System Information tab and click This will open a Notepad window as shown above; SaveAs desired. If you get this warning the file may be corrupt or have exceeded its allowed file space; contact Adaptrum support for help. 2016.05.16 Adaptrum©... -
Page 55: Checking Link Status
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Checking Link Status Open the Link Tab Auto Update While the link quality is measured, signal error rate is painted (right-to-left); CLIENT will only paint Downlink graph (green line) and parameters (green text). Expected values for quality status indicators are, as follows: 64QAM (excellent), 16QAM (OK) Est. -
Page 56: Led Interpretation
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) LED Interpretation Table 14: LED Interpretation table CONDITION POWER INFO LINK SIGNAL Connection Quality Unit Off Initial power up booting re-booting ready not established transmitting/linked (1) Marginal transmitting/linked (1) transmitting/linked (1) Good transmitting/linked (1) -
Page 57: 8Mhz Channels
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) 8MHz Channels Table 15: 8MHz Channel Frequency List Band IV PAL-I Vision PAL-I Sound Centre Channel (MHz) (MHz) (MHz) 471.25 477.25 479.25 485.25 487.25 493.25 495.25 501.25 503.25 509.25 511.25 517.25 519.25 525.25 527.25 533.25... -
Page 58: Modulation Rates
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Modulation Rates The following table shows the available modulation rates either automatically selected by the unit or manually selected by the user via the Link Detail Chart modulation rate buttons. Table 16: Modulation Rate Selection List... -
Page 59: Mechanical Dimensions
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Mechanical Dimensions 2016.05.16 Adaptrum© 2016 P a g e 59 | 64 support@adaptrum.com All Rights Reserved Worldwide... -
Page 60: Markings
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Markings On the unit’s bottom-side, you will find the model (red highlight) and serial number (green highlight). The unit type (BASE or CLIENT) will be identified by a sticker on the back of the unit. -
Page 61: Systems Specifications
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) Systems Specifications General Specifications Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Subpart H Technology TDD OFDMA Network topology Point to Multi-Point Mobility Support Nomadic & Vehicular up to 40 m/s Frequency Range 400 MHz – 1000 MHz... -
Page 62: Gui Crash
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) GUI crash Should the GUI ungracefully terminate, be sure to use the Task Manager to inspect the processes and use End Process to remove any unresponsive AdaptrumTVBD executable(s). When reporting such cases, please note what lead up to the problem and if it is repeatable. -
Page 63: Index
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) INDEX antenna mounting & orientation important notes …………………………………… Serial Number indoors …………………………………………… 8,25 in GUI outdoors …………………………………………… 25,26 ……………………………………………… 10,Er ror! Bookmark not defined. on label ………………………………………………… Auto Channel base, client ………………………………………… SNR ……………………………………………………... -
Page 64: Contact Info
Adaptrum ACRS2.0 Quick Start Guide (International) CONTACT INFO Headquarters Phone: +001 (408) 850-9996 x707 Email: support_us@adaptrum.com Address: Adaptrum, Inc. | 2740 Zanker Road, Suite 100 | San Jose, CA 95134 | USA Africa email: support_africa@adaptrum.com Asia email: support_asia@adaptrum.com India email: support_india@adaptrum.com...