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Lumistar LS-28DRSM Quick Start Manual

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Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual
LS-28DRSM Multi-Mode Modular Receiver
Quick-start Manual
Document:
USM-28M-01-001-02
Editor:
T. Rempher
Date:
12/14/2016
Release:
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Lumistar, Inc.
2270 Camino Vida Roble, Suite L
Carlsbad, California 92011
(760) 431-2181
www.lumistar.net

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  • Page 1 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual LS-28DRSM Multi-Mode Modular Receiver Quick-start Manual Document: USM-28M-01-001-02 Editor: T. Rempher Date: 12/14/2016 Release: ----- Lumistar, Inc. 2270 Camino Vida Roble, Suite L Carlsbad, California 92011 (760) 431-2181 www.lumistar.net...
  • Page 2 Lumistar, Inc. This document is provided as is, with no warranties of any kind. Lumistar, Inc. disclaims and excludes all other warranties and product liability, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied...
  • Page 3 1 Introduction 1.1 General Information The following document contains a procedure for connecting the Lumistar LS-28M device to an Ethernet control and status network. The manual will cover the following topics: 1.) The mechanical interfaces and interconnects to the LS-28M device.
  • Page 4 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Category: Specifications: Details: Mechanical Envelope Dimensions (all slices) 6.00”(L) x 4.00”(W) x 1.672” (H) Slice 1-4 Form Factor Modular Brick Weight ~ 32oz. Individual power requirements 9-42VDC Electrical Nom. +24VDC @ 2.875A Total Power (both Channels)
  • Page 5 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 1.2 Mechanical Information Figure 1-1 below shows the mechanical outline and footprint of the LS-28M modular receiver unit. The unit’s weight is approximately 1.9 pounds (0.86 kg). The unit provides free-fit #6 clearance holes at each corner for mounting.
  • Page 6 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 should be used in providing appropriate cabling to the device for current handling. The power interface provides three power pins as well as three power returns. All six power related pins should be utilized to ensure proper current provisions for the Micro-D contact ratings.
  • Page 7 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 1-3 P4 Cable Assembly Pinout 5 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 8 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 1-4 P5 Cable Assembly Pinout 6 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 9 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 1-5 P8 Cable Assembly Pinout 7 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 10 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 1-6 P9 Cable Assembly Pinout 8 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 11 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 1-7 P11 Cable Assembly Pinout 9 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 12 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 1-8 P12 Cable Assembly Pinout 10 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 13 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 2 Introduction 2.1 LS28App Software Installation The unit is delivered with a user level software application that will run on any Windows 7-x86/x64 or Windows 10-x86/x64 platform. To install the software, perform the following steps: Step 1:Insert the provided disk into a DVD drive and launch the setup application on the disk.
  • Page 14 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 3:Click NEXT to continue at the following screen: Step 4: Click NEXT to continue at the following screen: 12 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 15 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 5: Check the box accepting the license terms and click the INSTALL to continue at the following screen: Step 6: Click FINISH to continue at the following screen: 13 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 16 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 7: Click FINISH to continue at the following screen: 2.2 LS28App Network/Interface Information The LS-28M device receives controls and status by serial interface methods only. This includes RS-232, USB 2.0, and 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet.
  • Page 17 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Port # Format Direction Payload 5002 Output Spectral Display Packet Data – Channel 1 5003 Output Spectral Display Packet Data – Channel 2 5004 Output Streaming Data – Channel 1 5005 Output Streaming Data – Channel 2...
  • Page 18 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 2.2.1 Modification of a Windows Hostcontroller to Static IP mode To modify the controlling host’s network configuration to static IP mode, perform the following steps: Step 1: Connect the LS-28M to the target host machine either directly with a Ethernet crossover cable or by connecting both the device and the host to an Ethernet switch using standard Ethernet cables.
  • Page 19 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 6: From the Local Area connection Properties window, double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”. Step 7: To set the unit to a static IP address, select the “Use the following IP address:” option. Then enter the desired IP address in the designated field.
  • Page 20 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 8: From the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, click “OK”. Step 9: From the Local Area Connection Properties window, click “OK”. Step 10: Launch the LS-28M application. If the network configuration is setup up properly, the application will find the device.
  • Page 21 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 6: From the Local Area connection Properties window, double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”. Step 7: To set the unit to DHCP mode, select the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option.
  • Page 22 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 7: From the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, click “OK”. Step 8: From the Local Area Connection Properties window, click “OK”. Step 9: Launch the LS-28M application. If the network configuration is setup up properly, the application will find the device.
  • Page 23 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 3: To set the unit to a DHCP network configuration or change any of a number of other network parameters, select the NETWORK tab on the web browser. This will bring up a network parameter similar to the one shown below.
  • Page 24 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 4: To make these connection changes complete, a power cycle of the LS-28M unit is required. 2.2.4 Modification of the LS-28M network configuration from DHCP to static IP mode To modify the LS-28M to a static IP address network configuration from a DCHP network configuration, perform the following steps: Step 1: Connect the LS-28M unit to a DHCP enabled network.
  • Page 25 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 3: On a host machine connected to the same network as the LS-28M, launch a web browser window and enter the IP address in the address bar of the browser. This will result in window, similar to the one shown below.
  • Page 26 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 4: To set the unit to a static IP address or change any of a number of other network parameters, select the NETWORK tab on the web browser. This will bring up a network parameter similar to the one shown below.
  • Page 27 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 5: To make these connection changes complete, a power cycle of the LS-28M unit is required. 2.2.5 Modification of Windows Firewall Settings The supplied user application requires access to several ports as well as the ability to receive UDP packets.
  • Page 28 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 4: From the window below, select the “Inbound Rules” from the left-hand menu. 26 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 29 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 5: From the window below, select the “New Rule” option under the ACTIONS window pane on the right. Step 6: The “New Rule” process will begin with the RULE TYPE menu as shown below:...
  • Page 30 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 7: The “New Rule” process will continue with the PROGRAM menu, browse to the route of the LS- 28M installation and select the EXE file that is found there. The application will typically be located as shown below: Step 8: On the ACTION menu, select “Allow the connection”:...
  • Page 31 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Step 9: On the PROFILE menu, select the domains that the rule will apply to as shown: Step 10: Finally, name the rule for easy identification and select the FINISH button. 29 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 32 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 3 LS28App Software Application Overview 3.1 LS28App General Layout The supplied user application, entitled LS28App, provides general control and status of all of the LS- 28M functions. When initially launched, the application goes through a discovery mode followed by an client display mode.
  • Page 33 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 port from the drop down list. In the default Ethernet mode, the unit to communicate with can be selected by one of three methods: by the user defined Device ID, the unit serial number, or the IP address.
  • Page 34 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 dialogue is a set of horizontal tabs. These tabs allow access to various levels of control and status of the unit. Along the top of the screen is the main menu bar that offers more file controls, access to general system setup parameters, archiving controls, as well as access to various software and functional tools.
  • Page 35 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 The Communications/GUI menu options allow the user the same discovery tab options as are available at the initial launch of the application. A restart of the application is required to make any selections on this menu active.
  • Page 36 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 3-4 LS28App Main Client Menu Bar – Tools 34 | P a g e December 14, 2016 Lumistar, Inc.
  • Page 37 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 The GT Calcs menu option initiates the G/T solar calculations using the receiving hardware on-board. The tool allows for the entry of solar flux parameters as well as information pertaining to the antenna.
  • Page 38 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 personalities” which are directly related to the functionality being performed by the main signal processing firmware. For example, if the user desires the unit perform multi-symbol PCMFM demodulation, this is a specific mode of operation. The primary available modes as of the date of this document are as follows: PSK demodulation, Single-Symbol/Analog FM demodulation, Multi-symbol PCM FM demodulation, MH-CPM demodulation, and PCM Bit Synchronizer ONLY mode.
  • Page 39 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 3-6 LS28App Main Client Window – SIGNAL Tab 3.5 LS28App DIGITAL Tab Continuing the transitioning from left to right on the horizontal control tabs on the main dialogue window, the next step is digital processing of the signal path. Figure 3-7 illustrates an example of the DIGITAL tab.
  • Page 40 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 3-7 LS28App Main Client Window – DIGITAL Tab 3.6 LS28App TEST Tab The horizontal tab control for TEST allows the user access to six receiver Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) as well as two transmit BERTs. Figure 3-8 illustrates an example of the TEST tab. This tab allows for the status and count of lock/unlock conditions, bits received, as well as calculated bit error rates of various patterns for each symbol stream of the receiver engine.
  • Page 41 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 3-8 LS28App Main Client Window – TEST Tab 3.7 LS28App DISPLAY Tab The horizontal tab control for DISPLAY allows the user access to setup parameters for the displays that are shown on the HOME tab as well as this tab. Figure 3-9 illustrates an example of the DISPLAY tab.
  • Page 42 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 3-9 LS28App Main Client Window – DISPLAY Tab Controls along the left vertical column allow the user to vary display persistence, center frequencies and spectral spans. Persistence settings become host processing intense the larger the value programmed so take this into account if the GUI response becomes sluggish.
  • Page 43 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 Figure 3-10 LS28App Main Client Window – INFO Tab This tab is primarily a system status tab. It supplies information such as firmware version programmed in the device, hardware versions of the associated assembly hardware, the operational voltage, current and temperature status of the hardware, and present communication setups.
  • Page 44 Lumistar LS-28M Quick Start Manual - R2 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT WITH LUMISTAR PRODUCTS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT: Mr. Wayne Rettig Principal Field Support Engineer Lumistar, Inc. 2270 Camino Vida Roble, Suite L Carlsbad, CA 92011 Email: WRettig@Lumistar.net Direct: 520.744.0380 Office: 760.431.2181 x115...