AvL Technologies Romantis Setup And Reference Manual

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Appendix Ac
Romantis
Modem/Router
Setup and Reference Guide
Revision R11.9.0
Documentation of the interface between the Romantis Series modem/router and
the AvL Technologies AAQ antenna controller, reference information, and
troubleshooting guide.
AvL Technologies
900-159-028

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  • Page 1 Appendix Ac Romantis Modem/Router Setup and Reference Guide Revision R11.9.0 Documentation of the interface between the Romantis Series modem/router and the AvL Technologies AAQ antenna controller, reference information, and troubleshooting guide. AvL Technologies 900-159-028...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Romantis Modem / Router Revision History Revision Approved Date Revision Revision Description 11/29/16 R11.8.0 Initial Release 2/14/17 R11.9.0 BL/IH Revisions for R11.9.0 Contents 1. Introduction .............................. 2 2. Setup Guide ............................... 3 2.1. Hardware ............................3 2.2. Software ............................. 3 2.3.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Figure 8 – Device Window .......................... 10 1. Introduction The Romantis satellite modem/router can work as an SCPC (Single Channel Per Carrier) modem with the satellite carrier frequency fixed or assigned on demand. It can also be a mini-hub or a remote station in a TDM (Time-Division Multiplexing) or TDMA (Time-Division Multiplexing Access) network in which two or more bit streams are transferred on one channel.
  • Page 4: Setup Guide

    All the interfaces are located on the rear panel of the device. The indicators are located on the front panel. LAN Indicators are integrated into the LAN connector on the back of the modem. 2.1. Hardware The hardware associated with this module is the Romantis Modem and the AvL AAQ Antenna System. 2.2. Software Path Main Window →...
  • Page 5: Hardware Connection

    Connect the AAQ antenna controller to the Romantis modem/router via one of the three LAN ports on the rear of the CIP (rack mount Control Interface Panel) or through an Ethernet switch.
  • Page 6: Figure 3 - Ethernet Setup

    Note: Be sure to connect the power to each device. The AAQ Controller should connect to the port labeled AAQ on back CIP. Romantis Modem should connect to one of the LAN ports on back of CIP. The modem/router has a static IP Address, in this example the static IP address of the modem/router is 10.20.20.26.
  • Page 7: Configuration

    Main Window → View  Configuration Core Level 4 Modify the following configuration items to enable interaction of the controller with the modem/router. These configuration parameters are specific to the Romantis modem/router. Figure 5 – Core Configuration Window Value Long name...
  • Page 8: Target Configuration Items

    Source used for fine peaking on a signal. In the target tab the Scan Source, Coarse Source, and Fine Source must all be set to Romantis. If a source is not set, click the drop down arrow to select the Romantis option.
  • Page 9: Operation

    The Modem will log into the network and be ready to send traffic 4.2. Sensor Outputs Path Main Window → View→ Sensor Output Level 0 Once the Sensor Output window is available, enter “Romantis” in the search box. Check the boxes beside any Sensor Outputs you wish to view for monitoring operations.
  • Page 10: Figure 7 - Sensor Output

    Romantis Modem / Router Figure 7 - Sensor Output The table below describes the Sensor Outputs for this module. Item Description Romantis Detected The noise strength detected in the modem Rx signal Noise Romantis Min Lock The minimum signal strength required for a modem lock on the target Signal satellite.
  • Page 11: Module Windows

    Figure 8 – Device Window Item Description Signal Level The Signal to Noise ratio that is being reported by the Romantis modem. This is the signal that the controller will use to peak on. Modem Lock The locked status of the Romantis modem.
  • Page 12: Issues And Troubleshooting

    (section 2.2 of this document). AAQ Controller is not configured Device window does not display Verify Romantis is selected as to use the Romantis modem “Romantis” as Device In Use. the Scan, Coarse, and Fine Source for the current Target.

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