Argus CTXD-30-H Instuction Manual

Argus CTXD-30-H Instuction Manual

Controller for aisg type adjustable downtilt antennas

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CTXD-30-H
CONTROLLER FOR AISG TYPE ADJUSTABLE
DOWNTILT ANTENNAS
Designed and Manufactured by
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA
TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654
DOCUMENT A178-6005RevC.
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  • Page 1 CONTROLLER FOR AISG TYPE ADJUSTABLE DOWNTILT ANTENNAS Designed and Manufactured by ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654 DOCUMENT A178-6005RevC.
  • Page 2 Add details to encompass software revision change up to 4.02 5 October 06 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654 DOCUMENT A178-6005RevC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mechanical Specifications ITEMS SUPPLIED AND ACCESSORIES CTXD-30-H Kit contents. AISG Cable Connections. OPERATION CTXD-30-H Front Panel and Connector Location. Connecting the CTXD-30-H. Operation of CTXD-30-H. Using the external charger. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The CTXD-30-H is a hand held AISG communications device for reading information from Argus R-Type antennas. It will read and display all antenna information and the currently set down tilt angle. It is not able to edit this information, but can change the down tilt.
  • Page 5: Application

    The CTXD-30-H is also fitted with a USB port and can be used as a USB to AISG communications adapter for computers running the appropriate software.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Material ABS Plastic Injection Moulded Case ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654 DOCUMENT A178-6005RevC.
  • Page 7: Items Supplied And Accessories

    Items Supplied and Accessories CTXD-30-H Kit contents. The following items are supplied as standard with each CTXD-30-H Kit: Item Description CTXD-30-H AISG type antenna controller AISG Cable 2m AISG cable External Type 2215 Charger Charger Power cable 2m two pin AC power cable.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation CTXD-30-H Front Panel and Connector Location. 1. Power On / Off Button 8. TX/RX Indicator 2. Send Data Button 9. Find Antenna Button 3. Decrease Button 10. Scroll Data Button 4. Increase Button 11. Selected Band Indicator 5. LCD Display 12.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Ctxd-30-H

    Connecting the CTXD-30-H. The CTXD-30-H is connected to the AISG capable device(s) by the AISG connector, using the supplied AISG cable. The CTXD-30-H may also be connected to a PC running the appropriate software for extended data capabilities using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 10: Operation Of Ctxd-30-H

    To toggle between ‘AISG VERSION’ and ‘SCAN TYPE’ press the ‘Increase’ and ‘Decrease’ buttons. The AISG version will toggle between ‘1’ and ‘2’. The CTXD-30-H is compatible with both AISG Version 1.1 and Version 2. If the antenna to be controlled is...
  • Page 11 AISG Version 1.1, toggle the option AISG VERSION to ‘1’. If the antenna to be controlled is AISG Version 2, toggle the option AISG VERSION to ‘2’. The SCAN TYPE will toggle between ‘UNIQUE ID’ and ‘HDLC’. The CTXD-30-H has the ability to do two types of scans.
  • Page 12 Depending upon the number of antennas connected and their serial numbers, the user may have to choose a higher number of digits to scan antennas with. If ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654...
  • Page 13 If there are more than one AISG compliant devices connected to the CTXD-30-H, the user may scroll through the antennas by pressing the ‘FIND’ button until the desired antenna is displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 14 “MECHTILT: xx.xx” is the amount of mechanical tilt of the antenna. Press SCROLL DATA ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654 DOCUMENT A175-5072RevA.
  • Page 15 1 of the antenna. 4.3.8 Setting new down-tilt angle. You can change the downtilt of any band on any antenna that the CTXD-30-H is connected to by selecting the desired antenna, then the desired band. The unit should read out the currently set angle on the fourth line.
  • Page 16 Figure 5. USB Graphic There are three ways in which the CTXD-30-H can be used in USB mode. 1. Connected to a PC running the ARGUS PCUW software. The unit acts as a power source for the antenna, as well as a USB to AISG converter. This is the most common way to use the unit in USB mode.
  • Page 17 To turn the unit off press and hold the ON/OFF button for about 1 second, release the button and the CTXD-30-H will then shut down and switch off. NOTE: The CTXD-30-H will automatically turn of after approximately 2 ½ minutes of no activity on any of the buttons, this does not occur in USB mode.
  • Page 18: Using The External Charger

    Note: If the light is flashing orange and green an error has occurred and will only apply 50mA to the Controller. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 10-12 LEXINGTON DRIVE, NORWEST BUSINESS PARK, BELLA VISTA, NSW 2153, AUSTRALIA TEL : +61 2 88840888 FAX : +61 2 88840 882 - A.C.N 066 338 654 ABN 57 066 338 654 DOCUMENT A175-5072RevA.

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