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- Page 1 AXRX-QDM Receiver User and Programming Guide Wave Central LLC 99 Garden Parkway, Suite C., Carlisle, PA 17013 +1 888 736 9283 www.wave-central.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.1 About Controls, connections & Indicators ……………………………….. 12 3.2 Front Panel .…………………………………………………………………………. 12 3.3 Control Panel …………………………………………………………………… ….. 13 4. Setting up your AXRX-QDM Receiver……………………………………………… 14 4.1 Connecting Antennas ……..…….………………………………………………. 14 4.2 Connecting DC Power……………………………………………………………. 4.3 Connecting AC Power ……………………………………………………………... - Page 3 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 6.3 Primary Window ………………………………………………………………….. 6.4 Status Tab …………………………………………………………………………… 30 6.5 Global Settings …………………………………………………………………….. 35 6.6 Setting the Clock ………………………………………………………………….. 42 6.7 Configuration Tabs ………………………………………………………………. 6.8 Frequency Scanner ………………………………………………………………. 6.9 Log Tab ………………………………………………………………………………. 6.10 Upload Tab ………………………………………………………………………..
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Page 4: System Description
The AXRX-QDM Receiver has Wave Central at its core and is ideal for establishing long duration rugged wireless video links, in harsh external environments, like mobile and urban environments. -
Page 5: Features & Benefits
It can be very useful to understand how the features of the unit yield tangible benefits to you. This table summarizes these features and, more importantly, the benefits. What are the Key Features of the AXRX-QDM Receiver? Small dimensions: 5.7 x 3.5 x 1.6 inches (without cables or battery) ... -
Page 6: Features And Benefits Table
High reliability and availability Reduced maintenance requirement, reduced spares holding, resulting in important cost benefits across the life of the system. Low Mass Applicable for discrete operation in the field. Note: AXRX-QDM Receivers are frequency specified because they have internal down converters. -
Page 7: Overview
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Getting an Overview of the AXRX-QDM Receiver Diagram: AXRX-QDM Receiver Primary System Figure 1-2 Primary System Layout 12 8 Primary Unit bottom panel shown... - Page 8 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Item Function AXRX-QDM Receiver. Primary Unit bottom panel shown. N Connector 2-way female for antenna Antennas connect here. Do not tighten too much – tighten with your hand. N Connector 2-way female for antenna Two antennas used for diversity reception.
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Page 9: Getting Started
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 2. Getting Started Identifying your Device The AXRX-QDM Receiver is described in this User Guide. Figure 2-1 – AXRX-QDM Receiver showing Control Panel This is a AXRX-QDM Receiver [Quick Deploy Mini] Its type designation is: AXRX-QDM Dimensions: 5.7”... -
Page 10: Installation
WC with four digit serial number. This number will be necessary during a support call. Table 2-3 – AXRX-QDM Receiver Label Key Planning the Hardware Installation During the layout of the system, you must give careful consideration of the location of this and all other related modules. -
Page 11: Software
PC operating a web browser to access the Control Pages on your AXRX-QDM Receiver. The Control Page enables you to set up sixteen presets in the radio and have control of many parameters of the unit. -
Page 12: Controls, Connections & Indicators
Move the Navigation button up and down to move between menus or change options. Move the Navigation button left and right to select numbers/letters when editing values. Two line OLED User interface. display. Table 3-2 – AXRX-QDM Receiver Front Panel Key... -
Page 13: Control Panel
The unit has a simple to use two button control system which has been designed for use in the field where it can be necessary to make adjustments to the AXRX-QDM Receiver settings quickly and easily. An in-depth description on how to operate the Field Controller and navigate through the units settings is given later in this guide. -
Page 14: Setting Up Your Axrx-Qdm Receiver
receiver. Step 1: Attach the Antennas 1. Connect the antennas to the N connector receptacles on the top panel of the AXRX-QDM receiver. 2. Do not tighten the antennas too much – tighten with your hand. Step 2: Set Antenna Polarization 1. -
Page 15: Connecting Dc Power
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Connecting the DC Power The AXRX-QDM receiver requires 12VDC. This can be supplied from a vehicle, an AC Adaptor or a battery pack. Before you Start This is necessary: A 12VDC Power Source A AXRX-QDM receiver ... -
Page 16: Connecting Audio Signals
Step 1: Connect Audio Signal 1. Connect the LEMO OB 5-way plug to the AV receptacle of the AXRX-QDM receiver. 2. Connect the XLR 3-way plugs to the audio mixer. 3. Switch on and tune the receiver to a transmission carrying audio. -
Page 17: Connecting Control Signals
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Connecting Control Signals The AXRX-QDM receiver’s internal settings for the receiver and the Field Controller can be controlled by external software when connected to a PC. This connection could be through the IP network or a USB serial connection. -
Page 18: Basic Operations
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 5. Basic Operation Starting and Stopping the AXRX-QDM Receiver AXRX-QDM receiver units don’t have power switches – you simply apply power to them and they will start up. Before you Start This is necessary: A AXRX-QDM receiver ... - Page 19 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Step 1: Interpret the Display Figure 5-1 Working with the Control Panel Name Notes Up Arrow There are more options available in this menu. Push the navigation button Up to see more options. Down Arrow There are more options available in this menu.
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Page 20: Menu Structure
PC. The three menus are: Unit Status Unit Control Local Settings. Before you Start This is necessary: A fully powered AXRX-QDM receiver. Step 1: Explore the Unit Status Menu Structure Top Menu Second Level Function Default Value Unit Status Freq Shows current receiver frequency 2405.000MHz... - Page 21 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide IP Addr Shows current IP address of the unit 172.16.1.120 FPGA Temp Shows FPGA Temp (°c) S/W Ver. Shows current software issue number of the receiver device (D350 PCB) Shows electronic serial number Table 5-2 – Working with the Unit Status Menu...
- Page 22 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Top Menu Second Third Level Function Default Level Value Gateway Set IP Gateway 0.0.0.0 Set UDP ( On or Off) Stream Table 5-3 – Working with the Unit Control Menu Step 3: Explore the Local Settings Menu Structure...
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Page 23: Display System
Table 5-4 – Working with the Local Settings Menu Working with the Display System The Field Controller fitted to the AXRX-QDM Receiver can show all the primary parameters of the unit by scrolling through the menus as shown above. There is also a primary screen... -
Page 24: Before You Start
Note: Some of the features on this screen can be disabled for covert operations and the display can be set to shut off after 10 seconds to keep battery life. You can also set up the display to behave and look like the AXRX-QDM units from before. - Page 25 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Step 2: Use the AXRX-QDM Front Panel Type Display The Field Controller display can be set to emulate the earlier style AXRX-QDM display; if you know Wave Central’s AXRX-QDM range you will know this configuration. The screen is designed to give the user a simple visual representation of the unit’s status during operation.
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Page 26: Advanced Setup
Connect your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with IP. 6.2 Connecting your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with You’ll wish to configure your AXRX-QDM Receiver to do useful operations immediately. The AXRX-QDM Receiver has Control Pages accessed from your web browser which enables you to do many configuration tasks quickly and easily. - Page 27 1. On your PC, double-click your Internet Browser icon. 2. The Web browser Home Page window opens. 3. In the Address bar, type the IP Address of the AXRX-QDM Receiver you wish to configure like this example: http://192.168.1.10/ 4. The Windows Security dialog box opens.
- Page 28 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 8. Your AXRX-QDM Receiver Control Page opens in your Web Browser. Note: Sometimes you do not have to give a Username and password depending on the settings on the Global Settings page. Password checking can be turned off.
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Page 29: Primary Window
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 6.3 Exploring the Primary Window Before you Start This is necessary: To have connected your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with IP. To be logged on to the AXRX-QDM Receiver unit. Screenshot: Explore the Control Pages... -
Page 30: Status Tab
Input Before you Start This is necessary: To have connected your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with IP. To be logged on to the AXRX-QDM Receiver unit. Step 1: Open the Overview Sub-Tab 1. Click on Status > Overview tab. - Page 31 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Screenshot: Overview Sub-Tab Figure 6-4 Status Tab showing Overview Sub-Tab Step 2: Interpret the Overview Sub-Tab Name Options Notes Input S and C Bands Reports the frequency in megahertz (MHz) frequency to which the receiver is tuned.
- Page 32 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Screenshot: Input Sub-Tab Figure 6-6 Status Tab showing Input Sub-Tab Step 4: Interpret the Input Sub-Tab Name Options Notes Decoder Lock Locked (stable Tells you if the unit has successfully locked Status green background) to the incoming bit stream.
- Page 33 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Name Options Notes Constellation QPSK, 16QAM, This field indicates the OFDM constellation 64QAM being received. QPSK-less user data, more robust, more range. 16QAM-more user data, less robust, less range. The mode is automatically found and is simply shown here.
- Page 34 Name Options Notes Polarity Normal or Inverted All Wave Central equipment must use normal mode. The receivers can be used with other manufacturer’s products and sometimes this requires us to change the polarity to inverted to align with this third party equipment.
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Page 35: Global Settings
Streaming Before you Start This is necessary: To have connected your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with IP. To be logged on to the AXRX-QDM Receiver unit. Step 1: Open the Global Settings Tab 1. Click on the Global Settings tab. - Page 36 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Figure 6-10 Global Settings Tab...
- Page 37 Name Options Notes Unit Name A combination of The name for the receiver. Used when the characters. AXRX-QDM Receiver is streaming to identify the source. Touchscreen Selected or When selected, you’ll have to type a Password Cleared. password to go into the setup pages of the Enable touchscreen.
- Page 38 Selected or When Bandwidth Hunting is selected, and BW Hunt Cleared. the unit is in Narrowband mode, AXRX-QDM Receiver will automatically change its bandwidth to align with that of the transmitter, if the unit is licensed for 1.25MHz and 2.5MHz.
- Page 39 DHCP server then a fixed IP address needs to be given to the unit Type in an IP address for this AXRX-QDM Receiver in the IP address text box. It can be a class of network of your choosing.
- Page 40 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Step 4: Configure the OSD Pane Screenshot: IP Pane Figure 6-15 Global Settings Tab, OSD Pane Name Options Notes Mode Off, Simple, You can select how much data is shown on Detailed, the On-Screen Display (OSD).
- Page 41 Enable Cleared. the touchscreen enabling you to mute or unmute the audio by a simple touch of the shown item. Note: Does not apply to AXRX-QDM Mute Selected or When selected, all audio is muted on the Cleared. AXRX-QDM Receiver.
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Page 42: Setting The Clock
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 6.6 Setting the Clock Before you Start This is necessary: To have connected your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with IP. To be logged on to the AXRX-QDM Receiver unit. Step 1: Open the Global Settings Tab 1. - Page 43 Encryption Before you Start This is necessary: To have connected your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with an IP connection. To be logged on to the AXRX-QDM Receiver unit. Step 1: Open the Configuration Tab 1. Click on the Configuration tab.
- Page 44 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Figure 6-21 Preset Tab Colors Step 3: Make a Different Preset Available for Editing 1. Click on a light blue tab. 2. The tab turns dark blue and you are editing that preset at this time.
- Page 45 Narrowband: 2.5MHz Wave Central narrowband (usually surveillance use) 1.25MHz Wave Central Ultra-narrowband (this is a 625kHz licensable item, usually surveillance use). Guard interval DVBT: The guard interval is a deliberate extension of the RF symbol period to give immunity to 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, reflections.
- Page 46 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Step 5: Configure the Decoder Pane Screenshot: Decoder Pane Figure 6-24 Configuration Tab, Decoder Pane Name Options Notes Decoder Input Antennas The decoder can operate with one of two sources: Chaining Antennas - the received radio signal.
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Page 47: Frequency Scanner
You can use the Find function which will tag the strongest signals and report their frequencies to you. You can use the Cycle button to select found frequencies in turn and if you wish you can push the Select button which will make that frequency currently in operation in your AXRX-QDM Receiver. Before you Start This is necessary: To have connected your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with an IP connection. - Page 48 their frequencies. At this time, you can cycle through and select one of these found frequencies to be the AXRX-QDM Receiver current frequency. Step 6: Start the Frequency Scanner in Plot Mode 1. Make sure the Mode has been set to Plot.
- Page 49 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Figure 6-27 Frequency Scanner in Plot Mode Step 7: Start the Frequency Scanner in Find Mode 1. Make sure the Mode has been set to Find. 2. Click the Start button. 3. The Start Scan window opens.
- Page 50 3. As you click the cycle button the darker green line will show the current frequency. It tracks the green box in the Found Frequency Display. 4. When you have cycled to the frequency you wish to tune into the AXRX-QDM Receiver, click the Select button.
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Page 51: Log Tab
The Information tab contains generic information like software versions and unit data. This information is necessary during a support call. Before you Start This is necessary: To have connected your PC to the AXRX-QDM Receiver with an IP connection. To be logged on to the AXRX-QDM Receiver unit. ... - Page 52 Media Access Control Address (MAC) is reported by this field. This can be necessary if you are involved in network operations with your AXRX-QDM Receiver. Step 5: Check the Licensed Features In my example above, I am licensed for all these features of the AXRX-QDM Receiver. 1. DVBT DeModulation 2. MPEG2 Decoder 3.
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Page 53: Cautions And Warnings
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 7. Appendix A – Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Serial Area Note Enclosures Do not remove factory installed screws or fastenings. Damage to the units can be caused and void warranties. Only approved personnel must open the device. There are no operations that required the user to access the device internally. -
Page 54: Emc/ Safety And Approvals
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Serial Area Note Thermal Energized devices always become hot during operation. If you Control System operate this device in a closed area you must make sure it has sufficient airflow to keep it at a low temperature. -
Page 55: Charging
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Always turn the unit off before installing optional accessories. Only use accessories intended for the specified make and model of your unit, especially batteries, chargers and power adapters. Charging Use approved batteries, chargers and adapters designed especially for your make ... -
Page 56: Cleaning
Wave Central Customer Technical Support approved repair technician. Getting Technical Support Step 1: Speak to Wave Central LLC Technical support enquiries must be sent to the Wave Central Services team. tom@wave-central.com Phone: 1-888-736-9283, select 2 or 0. Office hours: 0900-1700 Eastern Time not including holidays. - Page 57 Clearly identify the outer surface of the shipping box with the RMA number. If an RMA number is not on the shipping box, receiving cannot identify it and it might be sent to you again. Step 6: Send the Box to Wave Central Send the box with your usual shipping procedure.
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Page 58: Glossary
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide 9. Appendix C-Glossary Glossary Means… 16QAM 16-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. 64QAM 64-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. Means… Alternating Current. Current that is continually changing in magnitude and at intervals in direction from a zero reference level. Audio/Video. - Page 59 Means… Downconverter. A device which changes microwave frequencies to UHF frequencies for operation in Wave Central receivers. Digital A digital signal is a discontinuous signal that changes from one condition to one more condition in discrete steps.
- Page 60 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Means… Demodulate To collect the information originally impressed on the radio wave. Means… Electromagnetic field The field of force that an electrical current produces around the conductor through which it flows. Electromagnetic A wave propagating as a periodic disturbance of the electrical and...
- Page 61 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Means… Frequency The rate at which a procedure repeats itself. In radio communications, frequency is expressed in cycles for each second. Signals also have a property called wavelength, which is inversely in proportion to the frequency.
- Page 62 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Means… LOS and NLOS Line-of-sight propagation refers to electro-magnetic radiation including light emissions moving in a straight line. The rays or waves are diffracted, refracted, reflected, or absorbed by atmosphere and obstructions with material and usually cannot move above the horizon or behind obstacles.
- Page 63 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Means… NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 is a combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronic devices such as echo sounder, sonar, anemometer, gyrocompass, autopilot, GPS receivers and many other types of instruments. It has been specified by, and is controlled by, the U.S.-based National Marine...
- Page 64 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Means… RTSP Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a network control protocol designed for operation in entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media servers. The protocol is used for establishing and controlling media sessions between end points. Clients of media servers issue VCR-like commands, such as play and pause, to let real-time control of playback of media files from the server.
- Page 65 AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Means… The TNC (threaded Neill-Concelman) connector is a threaded version of the BNC connector. The connector has a 50 Ω impedance and operates best in the 0–11 GHz frequency spectrum. Transport Stream Transport streams: These streams can contain some MPEG-2 (TS) content channels and related audio.
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Page 66: Document Disclaimer
AXRX-QDM Receiver Users Guide Waveguide A specially formed hollow metal tube, usually rectangular in shape in cross section, used to connect a High Power amplifier to the antenna. DOCUMENT DISCLAIMER SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOICE. Major modular components are manufactured by Cobham plc,...
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