ef gis.com Contents This document provides information proprietary to Ef gis and cannot be used or disclosed without Ef gis’s written authorization. 1. General Information ......5 Ef gis reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Modules Physical Installation ..... . 48 This manual describes the components, installation and operation of the CPAT FLEX ARD4, DRV3, DRV3 Lite, DRV4, and ITX2 units.
ef gis.com 2. Product Description DRV3: (optional) The DRV3 is an optional module, is a portable signal leakage detection meter designed to operate in all-digital cable networks. It functions as a portable dual-band nd-and- x meter The CPAT FLEX is a modular monitoring platform that detects, records and dispatches signal and as a monitoring probe when part of the CPAT FLEX system.
ef gis.com 3.3.2 ITX2 Antenna, coax cable and adapter UHF (female-female) 3.4 DRV3 Lite Unit (optional) 3.4.1 DRV3 Lite Front View P/N 150-00033-200 Coax cable 48 in. UHF to BNC male RG58: P/N 037-00011-001 Portable antenna 6.5 in. with BNC @ 27.12 MHz: P/N 111-00037-001 Adapter UHF Female to UHF Female: P/N 039-00027-001 CPAT FLEX CPAT FLEX...
ef gis.com 3.4.2 DRV3 Lite USB Cable P/N 036-00020-001 3.5 DRV3 Unit (optional) 3.5.1 DRV3 Front View P/N 150-00031-752 Mid band antenna 118-140 MHz (BNC connector): P/N 111-00022-001 Portable antenna 572-860 MHz (SMA connector): P/N 111-00035-001 110-220 VAC to 12 VDC adaptor: P/N 110-00005-001 +12 VDC power supply and battery pack: P/N 100-00010-001 ARD4/DRV3 USB interconnect ion cable: P/N 036-00020-001 DRV3 - Uni- ex mount and docking station: P/N 012-00020-001...
ef gis.com 4. Physical Installation The GPS and wireless antennas location may affect the signal’s integrity and should be installed on the roof on the vehicle clear of any objects. See «Modules Physical Installation» sheet for an overview of units assembly, on page 48 System connectors are located on both sides of the ARD4 unit.
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ef gis.com Rear panel (From left to right) Power Connections (DRV4 connector) Black (Ground) To vehicule ground (metal body). (Expansion for future modules) Red (Unswitched 12 VDC) (Ingress transmitter module version 1) To 12 VDC electric terminal not controlled by ignition switch. (4 Pins Molex connector) 12 VDC Green (Switched 12 VDC)
ef gis.com 4.1.2 Antennas Installation CAUTION! The ARD4 comes with two modules, a wireless one chosen by the customer (WIFI or cellular) and a GPS one. Both the GPS and WIFI (or Cell) antennas must be connected to the ARD4 in •...
ef gis.com 4.5 ITX2 Installation The ARD4 and the ITX2 will connect using a USB connector. When connected to the ARD4 4.3 DRV3 Lite Installation via the USB cable, the ITX2’s buttons are automatically disabled, except for the Power button. When used with an ARD4, the DRV3 Lite will connect to it using the USB connector.
ef gis.com 5. System Operation 5.2.3 Leakage Detection For any valid leakage detections the ARD4 DIAG LED and DRV4 MID/LTE (according to leak band) LED becomes green until the leakage become undetected. 5.1 ARD4 Operation 5.3 ITX2 Operation 5.1.1 Startup When the vehicle starts, the ARD4 turns on automatically.
ef gis.com 6. System Maintenance 7. Quick Trouble-Shooting Guide PROBLEM OR CONDITION PROBABLE CAUSES C0RRECTIVE ACTIONS 6.1 Cleaning of the Equipment No leakage events detected Connection problem to vehicle Your CPAT FLEX unit can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the unit in water. Verify for continuity between mounted whip antenna the center pin of the antenna...
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ef gis.com ARD4 LED STATUS PROBLEM OR CONDITION PROBABLE CAUSES C0RRECTIVE ACTIONS Unable to upload to CPAT Web No cellular communications Verify if COM LED comes on Start-up and error (A retry is initiated to POWER LED Normal operation communicate every 5 minutes Flashing green indicates shutdown in progress if there is suf cient cellular coverage).
ef gis.com 8. Speci cations PHYSICAL Details Dimensions [H x W x D] 3.3 cm x 11.2 cm x 22.3 cm / 1.3” x 4.4” x 8.8” 8.1 ARD4 Speci cations Weight 652 g / 23 ounces SYSTEM Details Operating temperature -20˚...
ef gis.com 8.2 DRV4 Speci cations 8.3 DRV3 Lite Speci cations ELECTRICAL Details ELECTRICAL Details Detector type Dual-band digital receiver/demodulator Detector type Dual-band digital receiver / demodulator Channel tuning Con gurable via USB port and/or Bluetooth Agile 118 to 140 MHz (mid-band) Frequency range Agile 600 to 860 MHz (LTE-band) Frequency range...
ef gis.com 8.4 DRV3 Speci cations DOCK STATION Details ELECTRICAL Details Dimensions [H x W x D] 24 cm x 12.5 cm x 8 cm / 9.4” x 4.9” x 3.2” Detector type Weight Dual-band digital receiver/demodulator 240 g / 9 oz Agile from 118 to 140 MHz (mid-band) * Speci cations subject to change without prior notice.
ef gis.com 8.5 ITX2 Speci cations TECHNICAL Details Altitude Up to 2,000 m (6,560 ft) Transmitter type DBPSK Maximum relative 80% for temperatures up to 31˚ C (88˚ F) decreasing linearly to 50% humidity relative humidity at 40˚ C (104˚ F) Frequency range 6.78 MHz or 27.12 MHz, set at factory PHYSICAL...
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ef gis.com 9. Our Services Equipment repaired or replaced under warranty will be returned at Ef gis’s expense to Customer (Canada/USA) or Ef gis’s representative (all other countries). All other non-warranty repairs will be returned at Customer’s expense to Customer (Canada/ Ef gis offers a portfolio of services to deploy and support purchased equipment through its USA) or Ef gis’s representative (all other countries).
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