Hardware Compatibility - Applied Instruments XR-3 Manual

Wi-Fi Operations
1 Introduction
This document covers the operations of the Wi-Fi features available as an option to the XR-3
meter.
The features enabled by this Wi-Fi option are:
1. Wirelessly download software updates to XR-3 meter
2. Wirelessly upload Scan results files from XR-3 to a server via FTP
3. Hands-free mobile device display (requires XR-3 Remote app purchase for Android phone/tablet)

1.1 Hardware Compatibility

Not all XR-3 instruments are Wi-Fi ready. To check the hardware version of your XR-3, power it
on, press MENU soft-key, and select Versions.
Base HW Version:

< 3.0 the XR-3 main circuit board is not Wi-Fi ready.

3.00, Wi-Fi ready, but doesn't have the Wi-Fi or Ethernet module installed.

3.01, you have the Wi-Fi module installed.

3.02, you have the Ethernet module installed.

3.03, you have the Wi-Fi and Ethernet modules installed.
If you have a Wi-Fi ready XR-3, but don't yet have the Wi-Fi module installed, contact Applied
Instruments to obtain a quote and request a RMA# before sending in your XR-3 for modification.
1.2 Meter Software Update Downloads
The basic XR-3 can have firmware and Field Guide updates installed using a USB connection to
a Windows PC. With the Wi-Fi option, you can still use the USB connection, or you can update
the meter without a PC, just using the Wi-Fi connection to the internet.
1.3 File Uploads
With the basic XR-3 you can upload PoP Scans, Limit Scans, and more to a Windows PC using
the USB connection. With the Wi-Fi option, you can also upload files to an FTP server
anywhere on the internet without a wired connection.
1.4 Hands Free Display (XR-3 Remote Android Phone/Tablet app)
With the Wi-Fi option and the purchase of the optional XR-3 Remote app from the Google Play
store, you can connect the XR-3 meter to a system being tested and then monitor and control the
test screens on an Android mobile device (i.e. smartphone or tablet).
For example, you could connect the meter to the ground block of a satellite antenna installation
and then verify alignment of dish or point the dish while watching the meter display on your
smartphone strapped to your arm. This method provides speed and safety benefits and is
particularly useful when troubleshooting an existing satellite system whose dish antenna reflector
is mounted up high (i.e. on roof or eave mount), which would require the technician to climb a
ladder. Or when troubleshooting coax cable in a building, leave your XR‐3 at one point in the
network while you walk to inspect and resolve an issue at another point in the network. Then
remotely monitor the XR‐3 using the XR‐3 Remote app on your mobile device to quickly confirm
the issue has been resolved.
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