Page 1 User’s Manual Advanced Power Monitor APM1317 APM3852 APM7487 APM8796 Base Line 2.86 Australian Standard Patent No. 2011218778 Australian Patent Application No. 2016250327 U.S. Patent No. 8,983,415 U.S. Patent Application No. 15/343,133...
Page 2 50 countries. One of RFI’s key principals is to remain totally customer focused as we recognise our future depends on the success of our customers. We know that to be chosen as your supplier we must add value to your business and to achieve this we will work hard to deliver the best product when and where you need it and back this up with the very best technical support available.
Page 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer Product part numbering in photographs and drawings is accurate at the time of printing. Part number labels on RFI products supersede part numbers given within this manual. Information is subject to change without notice. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................10 2. APPLICATION DIAGRAM ....................13 3. APM - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........... 14 4. COUPLER - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......... 15 5. CAM/SAM/RSM - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......15 6.
Page 5 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.42 Configuration – History ....................112 10.43 Configuration – Communications ................114 10.44 Calibration Menu ......................118 10.45 Calibration – System Isolation Tests ................119 10.46 Calibration – Rx Port ....................121 10.47 Calibration – Tx Port 1 ....................124 10.48 VSWR Calibration ......................
Page 6 © 2011, RF Industries Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. For further information or help with this product contact your nearest RFI sales office or through the following; Region...
Page 7 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Advanced Power Monitors APMxxxx Series Front View APMxxxxK1 Series Rear View APMxxxxK2 Series Rear View Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 8 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Antenna Line Couplers SP1318-2440-DFF1RU (132-174MHz) Front View Top View SP3855-4440-DFF1RU (380-520MHz) Front View Top View SP7496-4440-DFF1RU (746-960MHz) Front View Top View Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 9 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Optional Modules CAM0000 Series Channel Alarm Module (CAM) Front Panel Layout Channel Alarm Module (CAM) Rear Panel Layout SAM0000 Series Site Alarm Module (SAM) Front Panel Layout Site Alarm Module (SAM) Rear Panel Layout RSM0000 Series Receive Systems Module (RSM) Rear Panel Layout Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 10: General Description
- with additional ALCs available separately for applications requiring more than one combiner/antenna system to be monitored. RFI can also supply PIM-rated 7/16 DIN right-angle adapters if required to assist in rack cabinet layout and installation of the coupler(s) if required.
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Page 12 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Channel Alarm Modules (CAMs) and Site Alarm Modules (SAMs) If desired, optional Channel Alarm Modules (CAMs) or Site Alarm Modules (SAMs) may be added to the APM at any time. CAMs/SAMs are connected using a daisy chained cabling approach using two cables - “DC power” and “Comms”. The CAM is no longer manufactured and the SAM is a direct (and enhanced) replacement.
Page 13: Application Diagram
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 2. Application Diagram Tx ANTENNA 1 TO ADDITIONAL COUPLERS IF REQUIRED Rx ANTENNA(s) APM + 1 ANTENNA LINE COUPLER COUPLER TOP VIEW - MOUNTED ON 1RU FRONT PANEL Tx COMBINER (1) 4 ASSIGNED ALARM RELAY OUTPUTS APM REAR VIEW MONITORED CHANNELS...
Page 14: Apm - Electrical And Mechanical Specifications
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 3. APM - Electrical and Mechanical Specifications APM Model Number APMxxxx Series Frequency range APM1317 132-174MHz (Tx power and Rx level monitoring) APM3852 380-520MHz APM7487 746-870MHz APM8796 870-960MHz Maximum number of monitored channels Tx = 80...
Page 15: Coupler - Electrical And Mechanical Specifications
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 4. Coupler - Electrical and Mechanical Specifications Coupler Model Number SPxxxx-2440-DFF1RU / SPxxxx-4440-DFF1RU Frequency range SP1318-2440-DFF1RU 130-180MHz SP3855-4440-DFF1RU 380-550MHz SP7496-4440-DFF1RU 746-960MHz Insertion Loss < 0.2dB Input and Output Port Return Loss > 20dB Coupling Loss 40dB (+/- 0.7) Maximum input power 750W Maximum PIP...
Page 16 50VDC @ 1A Alarm Inputs 10 (configurable) digital (general purpose/one per alarm output) 4 (configurable) temperature/analogue/digital (general purpose) Alarm Input Logic temperature RFI temperature sensor analogue -60V DC to +60V DC analogue -60V DC to +5V DC digital “0” = <2.5V DC “1”...
Page 17: Ordering Information
Model Number Model Number Description Advanced Power Monitor 132-174MHz DSAPM1317 APM1317 80 Ch / 4 Tx Fwd / 4 Tx Rfl / 1 Rx Port / 9-36VDC Advanced Power Monitor 132-174MHz DSAPM131748 APM1317-48 80 Ch / 4 Tx Fwd / 4 Tx Rfl / 1 Rx Port / 36-60VDC...
Page 18 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Ordering Information Channel Alarm Module Description Channel Alarm Module 9-36V DC (Obsolete – use DSSAM0000) DSCAM0000 CAM0000 Channel Alarm Module 36-60V DC (Obsolete – use DSSAM000048) DSCAM000048 CAM0000-48 Site Alarm Module Description DSSAM0000 SAM0000 Site Alarm Module 9-36V DC DSSAM000048 SAM0000-48 Site Alarm Module 36-60V DC...
Page 19: Unpacking
Quick Start Guide (QSG) which overviews its mounting onto an APM. The User’s Manual and other supporting information and files are available for downloading from the RFI website at www.rfi.com.au. It is recommended to retain the Factory Test Sheet for future reference.
Page 20: Firmware License Agreement
Firmware is on a “fit-for-purpose, best effort” approach. RFI will not be liable to the user for claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of or in any way related to the use of the Firmware by the user or any third party.
Page 21: Installation
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 9. Installation WARNING: Power should not be applied to electrical equipment during Installation, and cabling connection/disconnection activities. Apply power only when all installation and cabling activities have been completed. The APM, (optional) CAM/SAMs, and Coupler(s) are designed to be mounted into a standard EIA 19” rack frame using industry standard 19”...
Page 22: Operation
In addition to using the integral Web Browser GUI, the APM (and any connected CAM/SAM/RSMs) can also be communicated with via a CLI (Command Line Interface) using plain text format via a Telnet IP session. For information on the CLI format please contact the RFI Technical Support team. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 23: Ethernet Connection, Set-Up, And Reset
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.1 Ethernet Connection, Set-up, and Reset Web Browser GUI (Graphical User Interface) The APM utilizes an on-board web server to provide web browser access to the GUI. This can be accessed connecting to the APM via a short Ethernet cable jumper from a laptop/notebook directly to the APM or remotely via a TCP/IP network. A standard Ethernet CAT5e jumper cable terminated with RJ45 connectors at either end is provided for convenience in the packing box with the APM.
Page 24 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual This is done for example in Windows 7™ in the following manner; 1. Select “Start” from status menu 2. Single click – “Control Panel” 3. Single click – “ Network and Sharing Center” 4. Single click - “Change Adapter Settings” on the left hand side menu 5.
Page 25: Log In Page
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.2 Log In Page The default User Name is “master” and Password is “master”. This default user name and password provides complete and unrestricted access to the APM (Level 3). Once logged in, this can be changed via the User Management screen under the Maintenance menu tab. User Name and Password Levels Level 1: User name and password access via the web browser GUI interface displays only status screens.
Page 26: System Overview
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.3 System Overview This page displays an overview of the current unit status. The overall summary alarm status is displayed, for each Port and for the System, with each line representing the current alarm status on its respective Status page in the GUI menu. Clicking on any Group item will navigate you to that item’s Status page so that the detail of the alarms can be viewed.
Page 27: Status Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.4 Status Menu The “Status” menu allows all of the APMs measurement parameters to be viewed. Selecting each indented topic under “Status” will display that item as a separate display page. The “Receive Systems Module” and “Alarm Modules” menu items appear only if one or more (optional) Channel Alarm Note: Module (CAM), Site Alarm Module (SAM) or Receive Systems Module (RSM) is installed.
Page 28: Status - System Isolation Tests
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.5 Status – System Isolation Tests The “Status – Isolation Tests” page reports the current status of the System Isolation Tests settings. Settings: Automatic System Isolation Tests: Indicates if the Automatic System Isolation Tests function is currently enabled/disabled in the APM. If ‘enabled’, the System Isolation Tests are performed automatically, based on the Automatic Test Schedule.
Page 29 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Next Scheduled Test: The next scheduled date/time that the Automatic Test Schedule will be performed. Parameters Used: The known RF site parameters that are used in performing the System Isolation Tests. These parameters are collated from data fields on the various APM GUI configuration screens, Test Results: The displayed results of the System Isolation Tests.
Page 30 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Test Now: The “Test Now” button can be selected at any time to manually initiate a System Isolation Tests measurement. All of the measurement fields may take time to populate subject to when the Tx frequencies configured in the test next transmit. The ‘Test Now”...
Page 31: Status - Receive Systems Module
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.6 Status – Receive Systems Module The “Receive Systems Module” menu item appears only if an (optional) Receive Systems Module (RSM) is installed. Note: The Receive Systems Module “Status” page reports the current status of the RSM Settings: Model: Displays the type of Receive Systems Module.
Page 32 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Hardware Revision: Displays the Receive Systems Module’s Hardware Revision. Module Serial Number: Displays the Receive Systems Module’s Module Serial Number. RxA to Rx-Output Gain: Displays the configured gain in the signal path from the RxA Input to the Rx Output to the APM. RxB to Rx-Output Gain: Displays the configured gain in the signal path from the RxB Input to the Rx Output to the APM.
Page 33 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Reset Peak Levels: Click this button to reset the stored Peak Level value Refresh: Click this button to manually trigger a page refresh. Note: The background behind a measurement value is highlighted in colour to indicate its current status. Green denotes ‘no alarm’, Yellow denotes ‘warning’, and Red denotes ‘alarm’.
Page 34: Status - Rx Channels 1-20
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.7 Status - Rx Channels 1-20 The “Status - Rx Channels” pages report the current status of Rx channels. To prevent display clutter, Rx channels are displayed with up to 20 channels shown per page. Chan No: Indicates the configured sequential channel number.
Page 35 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Act: An “active” indicator that shows the status of the Last recorded power above threshold value being display. The three states that may appear are; The indicator symbol is displayed but is dull – the value shown was not measured in the last measurement cycle. The indicator symbol is displayed and is lit –...
Page 36: Status - Tx Port 1
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.8 Status – Tx Port 1 The Tx Port “Status” page reports the current status of all Tx channels allocated to the selected Tx Port. Note: The Status - Tx Port screens have been optimised for accuracy. The Service Mode page has been optimised for fast screen refresh rate to assist tuning and other maintenance activities.
Page 37 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual The configured channel scanning On/Off status. If this is “OFF”, the measurements for this channel will not be performed. This field may be used if channels have been disabled or temporarily removed from the site. Freq: The configured frequency of the channel.
Page 38: Status - System
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.9 Status – System This System Status” page reports the current system settings and alarm summary. The “Receive Systems Module” and “Alarm Modules” menu items appear only if one or more (optional) Channel Alarm Note: Module (CAM), Site Alarm Module (SAM) or Receive Systems Module (RSM) is installed. Up to ten (10) CAM/SAM units and one (1) RSM may be fitted to each APM as required.
Page 39 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Model: The model designator of this unit. Unit ID: This field reports the unique ID number that has been assigned by the Remote Manager application (If being used). If the unit is not managed through the Manager application, this will normally be 0. Firmware version: The version of the firmware.
Page 40 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual VCO: If any of the unit's VCOs is experiencing lock failures, this alarm will activate. SD-Card: A regular write/read test is performed on the SD-Card. If this test fails to complete successfully, this alarm will activate. Internal Supply Rails: If any of the unit's internal supply rail voltages goes out of limits, this alarm will activate.
Page 41: Status - Alarm Modules - Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.10 Status – Alarm Modules - Menu The “Receive Systems Module” and “Alarm Modules” menu items appear only if one or more (optional) Channel Alarm Note: Module (CAM), Site Alarm Module (SAM) or Receive Systems Module (RSM) is installed. Up to ten (10) CAM/SAM units and one (1) RSM may be fitted to each APM as required.
Page 42: Status - Alarm Modules - Sam
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.11 Status – Alarm Modules - SAM This page reports the status of the selected Site Alarm Module (SAM) if fitted. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 43 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Model: Displays the type of Alarm Module. Serial Number: Displays the Alarm Module’s Serial Number. Firmware Version: Displays the Alarm Module’s Firmware Version. Hardware Revision: Displays the Alarm Module’s Hardware Revision. External Alarm Input: Displays the four (4) configurable external temperature/analogue/digital inputs. Input ID: The name assigned for the respective External Input.
Page 44 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Alarm Output: Displays the ten (10) configurable relay outputs. Port: Displays the Tx Port that the Alarm Output is currently associated to. Channel: Displays the Tx Channel that the Alarm Output is currently associated to. Status: Indicates the current status of the ten (10) Alarm Outputs.
Page 45: Status - Alarm Modules - Cam
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.12 Status – Alarm Modules - CAM This page reports the status of the selected Channel Alarm Module (CAM) if fitted. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 46 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Model: Displays the type of Alarm Module. Serial Number: Displays the Alarm Module’s Serial Number. Firmware Version: Displays the Alarm Module’s Firmware Version. Hardware Revision: Displays the Alarm Module’s Hardware Revision. External Alarm Input: Displays the four (4) configurable external digital inputs. Input ID: The name assigned for the respective External Input.
Page 47 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Alarm Output: Displays the ten (10) configurable relay outputs. Port: Displays the Tx Port that the Alarm Output is currently associated to. Channel: Displays the Tx Channel that the Alarm Output is currently associated to. Status: Indicates the current status of the ten (10) Alarm Outputs.
Page 48: Status - Communications
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.13 Status – Communications This page reports the current Communications settings. Ethernet MAC Address: The physical MAC address of the unit. DHCP: If the stored value is enabled, the unit will attempt to get its IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway settings from a DHCP server. If a DHCP server cannot be found, the stored settings will be used and the Currently In Use status will show as disabled.
Page 49 The port number used by the SNMP Manager. Both a Primary and Secondary address may be used if required for redundant SNMP server configurations. Note: SNMP MIB files for the APM are available from RFI. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 50: History Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.14 History Menu The “History” menu allows the APMs logged data to be viewed. Selecting each indented topic under “History” will display that item as a separate display page. The “Receive Systems Module” and “Alarm Modules” menu items appear only if one or more (optional) Channel Alarm Note: Module (CAM), Site Alarm Module (SAM) or Receive Systems Module (RSM) is installed.
Page 51: History - Isolation Tests
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.15 History – Isolation Tests Example of Antenna Isolation Chart This page displays the logged Isolation Tests values. Select Test: Select the Isolation Tests which you desire to display. Available selections are Antenna Isolation, Rx Gain and Tx Rejection. Select Period / Select Date: Select the past period (working back from the Select Date) for which logged data will be displayed.
Page 52 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the measured values for the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RE) are visible in the Isolation Tests History Chart – Antenna Isolation page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 53 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Example of Rx Gain Chart This page displays the logged Rx Gain values. Select Test: Select the Isolation Tests which you desire to display. Available selections are Antenna Isolation, Rx Gain and Tx Rejection. Select Channels: Select the test frequencies that you wish to display.
Page 54 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual NOTE: There are documented issues with Internet Explorer™ Version 10. This may impact the presentation of some GUI features. The use of an alternate web browser is recommended. When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the measured values for the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RE) may be selected in the Isolation Tests History Chart –...
Page 55 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Example of Tx Rejection Chart This page displays the logged Tx Rejection values. Select Test: Select the Isolation Tests which you desire to display. Available selections are Antenna Isolation, Rx Gain and Tx Rejection. Select Channels: Select the test frequencies that you wish to display.
Page 56 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Note: The red lines on the displayed graph represent the alarm max/min values currently configured for this test Note: The displayed lines may commence in from the left hand side of the graph. This indicates when the associated transmitter first keyed in the selected Period.
Page 57: History - Isolation Tests File
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.16 History – Isolation Tests File This page allows logged test data to be downloaded, saved or displayed. Data is provided in a CSV file format for ease of import and manipulation. Select Period / Select Date: Select the past period (working back from the Select Date) for which logged data will be displayed.
Page 58: History - Rx Power Chart
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.17 History – Rx Power Chart This page displays the logged Rx Power values for all channels. Select Rx Group: Select the Port which you desire to display. Select Period / Select Date: Select the past period (working back from the Select Date) for which logged data will be displayed. When the Select Date field is selected, a calendar will appear allowing a past date to be nominated as the starting day for the Period to apply up until.
Page 59 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Select Data Mode: Select the data set that you wish to display for the selected Rx Group’s channels. Four display modes are available: ▪ Max/Min Pwr ▪ Utilisation ▪ Max Pwr (1 chan) ▪ Min Pwr (1 chan) Since the graph is only able to display approximately 200 data points, each point will normally represent multiple captured level samples.
Page 60 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Examples of Data Mode displays: “Max/Min Pwr” Data Mode selected Note: When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the measured values represent the highest and lowest of any of the for the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RE) for each channel.
Page 61 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual “Max Pwr (1 Chan)” Data Mode selected Note: When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the measured values for the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RxE) are selectable. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 62: History - Rx Power File
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.18 History – Rx Power File This page allows logged data to be downloaded, saved or displayed for a nominated channel. Data is provided in a CSV file format for ease of import and manipulation. Select Rx Group: Select the Group on which the desired Rx Channel is located.
Page 63: History - Tx Power Chart
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.19 History – Tx Power Chart This page displays the logged Tx Power values for a nominated channel. Select Tx Port: Select the Port which you desire to display. Select Period / Select Date: Select the past period (working back from the Select Date) for which logged data will be displayed. When the Select Date field is selected, a calendar will appear allowing a past date to be nominated as the starting day for the Period to apply up until.
Page 64 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Select Data Mode: Select the display parameter against which logged data will be displayed. Seven display modes are available: ▪ Max/Min Pwr ▪ Max/Min VSWR ▪ Usage ▪ Max Pwr (1 Chan) ▪ Min Pwr (1 Chan) ▪...
Page 65 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Examples of Data Mode displays: “Max/Min Pwr” Data Mode selected “Usage” Data Mode Selected Note: Hovering the mouse cursor over the upper portion of a displayed bar in the above two charts will return the actual displayed value (refer example above).
Page 66 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual “Maximum Pwr 1 Chan” Data Mode selected “Max VSWR 1 Chan” Data Mode selected In a K1 hardware model, approx. 2.5Mb of data storage is available for all log files’ data. Depending on the number of Note: Alarm Events recorded, the period of history that can be stored can vary significantly.
Page 67: History - Tx Power File
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.20 History – Tx Power File This page allows logged data to be downloaded, saved or displayed for a nominated channel. Data is provided in a CSV file format for ease of import and manipulation. Select Tx Port: Select the Port on which the desired Tx Channel is located.
Page 68: History - Alm Mod I/P Chart
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.21 History – Alm Mod I/P Chart This page displays the logged Alarm Module Input values for a nominated Alarm Module and Input. Select Alarm Module: Select the Alarm Module from which you desire to display. Select Input: Select the Alarm Input that you desire to display.
Page 69: History - Alm Mod I/P File
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.22 History – Alm Mod I/P File This page allows logged data to be downloaded, saved or displayed for a nominated channel. Data is provided in a CSV file format for ease of import and manipulation. Select Alarm Module: Select the Alarm Module from which you desire to display.
Page 70: History - Alarm Event Log
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.23 History – Alarm Event Log This page allows logged data to be downloaded, saved or displayed for a alarms in the current Alarm Event Log. Data is provided in a CSV file format for ease of import and manipulation. Select Period / Select Date: Select the past period (working back from the Select Date) for which logged data will be displayed.
Page 71 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual View: Opens a new window in which the data records will be displayed. Due to the potential size of some data logs, using View is not recommended for displaying data for a lengthy selected Period. Example Alarm Event log opened in “View” In a K1 hardware model, approx.
Page 72: History - Access Event Log
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.24 History – Access Event Log This page allows logged data to be downloaded, saved or displayed for a alarms in the current Access Event Log. Data is provided in a CSV file format for ease of import and manipulation. Select Period / Select Date: Select the past period (working back from the Select Date) for which logged data will be displayed.
Page 73: Service Mode
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.25 Service Mode The Service Mode page presents a real time Tx Power and Rx Level Meter. The current Tx Power, Tx VSWR, Combiner Insertion Loss and Rx Level for the selected Tx and Rx channels are continuously updated once the Start/Stop button has been activated.
Page 74 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Monitor Tx Channel: Selects if a Tx frequency will be measured and displayed during each measurement cycle. Select Tx Port: Select the Port on which the desired Tx Channel is located. Select Tx Channel: Select the Tx Channel that is desired to be monitored. Note: Only channels that have a frequency configured, and which have been “enabled”, will be selectable.
Page 75 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the measured values for the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RxE) are selectable and may be viewed in the Service Mode page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 76: Configuration Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.26 Configuration Menu The “Configuration” menu allows all of the APMs configurable parameters to be programmed. Selecting each indented topic under “Configuration” will display that item as a separate display page. Note: The viewing and functionality of Configuration menu items may be limited by the Login level used to access the APM. The “Receive Systems Module”...
Page 77: Configuration - User Data
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.27 Configuration – User Data On this page you can enter descriptive texts for Customer Name, Site Name and each of the Ports Customer Name: The name of the network or the customer equipment being monitored by the APM. Site Name: The name of the site on which the network or the customer equipment is located.
Page 78 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Enable Network IDs If Network IDs are desired to be used, then this item should be selected. When selected, an additional field will appear; The eight Network IDs allow monitored channels to be nominated as being affiliated together in the Channels –...
Page 79: Configuration - Isolation Tests
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.28 Configuration – Isolation Tests The System Isolation Tests “Configuration” page allows this test's parameters to be entered. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 80 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Automatic System Isolation Tests: This determines whether the System Isolation Tests will be performed automatically. Automatic Test Schedule: This determines when the System Isolation Tests will be performed when Automatic System Isolation Tests is selected. Clicking Edit selects a calendar menu that allows a wide range of minute/hour/day/week/month selections to be chosen, enabling specific times to be allocated for the System Isolation Tests.
Page 81 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RxE) are selectable in the Configuration – System Isolation Tests Chart page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 82: Configuration - Receive Systems Module
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.29 Configuration – Receive Systems Module The Receive Systems Module “Configuration” page allows this module’s parameters to be entered. RxA-IN to Rx-OUT Gain: Sets the configured gain in the signal path from the RxA Input to the Rx Output to the APM. RxB-IN to Rx-OUT Gain: Sets the configured gain in the signal path from the RxB Input to the Rx Output to the APM.
Page 83 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Defaults: Clicking this resets all data fields to the factory defaults. The default settings are; RxA-IN to Rx-Out Gain 15dB RxB-IN to Rx-Out Gain 15dB External Antenna RxE-IN to Rx-Out Gain 15dB RxA-IN to RxA-OUT Checked RxB-IN to RxB-OUT Checked Discard Changes:...
Page 84: Configuration - Channels - Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.30 Configuration – Channels - Menu The “Configuration - Channels” menu allows all of the APMs channel specific parameters to be programmed. Selecting each indented topic under “Configure - Channels” will display that item as a separate display page. Note: The viewing and functionality of Configuration menu items may be limited by the Login level used to access the APM.
Page 85: Configuration - Rx Channels 1-20
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.31 Configuration – Rx Channels 1-20 Each of the Rx channels (Groups), displayed 20 per page, is configurable as illustrated in this Rx Channel page. Chan No: The system channel designator. Channel ID: A description for the channel. Up to 16 characters may be entered. NW ID: Allows channels to be affiliated with a network (i.e.
Page 86 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Frequency: The center frequency for the channel. The frequency must be a multiple of 0.00125 MHz. Channel frequency steps of 5KHz, 6.25KHz, 7.5KHz, 10KHz, 12.5KHz, 15KHz, 20KHz, 25KHz and 30KHz are supported. Modulation: Selects the modulation type to be measured. Note: The channel measurement bandwidth is also selected in this field.
Page 87 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RxE) are selectable in the Configuration – Rx Channels pages. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 88: Configuration - Tx Port 1 Channels
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.32 Configuration – Tx Port 1 Channels Each of the Tx port channels (Groups), 1 through to 4 is configurable as illustrated in this Tx Port 1 Channel page. Chan No: The system channel designator. Channel ID: A description for the channel.
Page 89 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Modulation: Selects the modulation type to be measured. Note: The channel measurement bandwidth is also selected in this field. Some modulation selections default the channel measurement bandwidth (i.e. “TETRA” defaults to a 25KHz setting), but if multiple selections are available, then this is easily identified by the modulation label (i.e.
Page 90: Configuration - Alarms Settings Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.33 Configuration – Alarms Settings Menu The “Configuration - Alarms” menu allows all of the APMs alarm parameters to be programmed. Selecting each indented topic under “Alarm Settings” will display that item as a separate display page. Note: The viewing and functionality of Configuration menu items may be limited by the Login level used to access the APM.
Page 91: Configuration - Alarm Settings - Isolation Tests
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.34 Configuration – Alarm Settings – Isolation Tests The “Configuration – System Isolation Test Alarms” page allows this test's parameters to be entered. Tx Reverse Coupling Loss: The value of coupling loss that has been entered in the Tx Port Calibration page. This value is used in the calculation of the System Isolation Tests values.
Page 92 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Rx Subsystem Gain(Loss): The value of Rx Subsystem Gain/Loss that has been entered in the Rx Port Calibration page. This value is used in the calculation of the System Isolation Tests values. Rx Post Gain(Loss): The value of Rx Subsystem Post Gain/Loss that has been entered in the Rx Port Calibration page. This value is used in the calculation of the System Isolation Tests values.
Page 93: Configuration - Alarm Settings - Receive Systems Module
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.35 Configuration – Alarm Settings – Receive Systems Module Each of the Rx input alarms is configurable as illustrated in this Configuration – Alarm Settings - Receive Systems Module Alarms page. Setting: Each of the three Rx inputs are listed for configuration. Warning: The alarm threshold level that will indicated a Yellow ‘Warning”...
Page 94 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Defaults: Clicking this resets all data fields to the factory defaults. The default settings are; Setting Warning Alarm RxA Peak Level -50dBm -35dBm RxB Peak Level -50dBm -35dBm Antenna RxE Peak Level -50dBm -35dBm Discard Changes: Click this button to restore the values to those current saved.
Page 95: Configuration - Alarm Settings - Rx Channels
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.36 Configuration – Alarm Settings – Rx Channels Each of the Rx channel alarms is configurable as illustrated in this Configuration – Alarm Settings – Rx Channels page. Min Pwr and Max Pwr: Sets the power level limits for alarming of the monitored Rx channels. A signal detected outside these limits will result in an alarm.
Page 96 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual ALM O/P: The Alarm Output that this channel’s Min. Pwr or Max. Pwr alarm has been assigned to. This is configured in the Configuration – Alarm Settings – System or Configuration – Alarm Modules screens as Note: required.
Page 97: Configuration - Alarm Settings - Tx Port 1
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.37 Configuration – Alarm Settings - Tx Port 1 Each of the Tx port (Groups) channel alarms, 1 through to 4 is configurable as illustrated in this Tx Port 1 Alarms page. Min & Max Power: Sets the power level limits for alarming of the monitored Tx channels.
Page 98 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Defaults: Clicking this button enters the factory default values for the Channel alarm settings, which are: Min Power +42 dBm Max Power +49 dBm Max Ins Loss 1.0 dB Max VSWR 1.50:1 Discard Changes: Click this button to restore the values to those present when the page was last re-displayed. Note that if invalid values are being displayed after an Apply attempt, these values may not match the current system configuration.
Page 99: Configuration - Alarm Settings - System
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.38 Configuration – Alarm Settings – System These settings allow various alarm categories to be disabled. Note that disabling an alarm category only suppresses activation of the relevant alarm relays. For example if Tx Power alarms are disabled, the Tx Power alarm relay, and the Summary alarm relay will not activate when the Tx Forward power level is outside the configured limits.
Page 100 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Rx Power alarms: When selected, this alarm occurs when the level for a Rx channel is outside the configured Min & Max level alarm limits. Alarm Module Input alarms: When selected, this alarm occurs when any Alarm Module Input is outside the configured Min & Max alarm limits. Tx alarm delay: This setting defines the length of time (in seconds) for which the alarm must be continuously present or restored before the change in alarm status is recognized.
Page 101: Configuration - Alarm Modules - Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.39 Configuration – Alarm Modules - Menu The “Receive Systems Module” and “Alarm Modules” menu items appear only if one or more (optional) Channel Alarm Note: Module (CAM), Site Alarm Module (SAM) or Receive Systems Module (RSM) is installed. Up to ten (10) CAM/SAM units and one (1) RSM may be fitted to each APM as required.
Page 102: Configuration - Alarm Modules - Channel Alarm Module
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.40 Configuration – Alarm Modules – Channel Alarm Module Each of the (optional) Channel Alarm Module (CAM) units fitted to the APM is configurable as illustrated in this Channel Alarm Module page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 103 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual External Alarm Input: Displays the four (4) configurable external digital inputs. Input ID: Enter a description for the External Alarm input signals. Up to 16 characters may be entered. Enabled: If the input is Enabled, an alarm condition will result in a System Fault summary alarm, together with an indication on the System Status page.
Page 104 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Digital Input: Displays the ten (10) configurable digital inputs. Input ID: Enter a description for the digital alarm signal. Up to 16 characters may be entered. Enabled: Selects if this input is enabled. Function: Select the input mode for each of the Digital Inputs. A “CAMX-X PTT”...
Page 105 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Alarm Configuration: Alarm Func: The following options are available: Normal – The alarm relay is controlled by the channel alarm status. Inactive – The alarm relay is forced to the “no alarm” state for testing. Active – The alarm relay is forced to its “alarm” state for testing. Latching –...
Page 106 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Defaults: Clicking this button restores the factory default values which are: Clicking Apply then saves these values into the APM, or Discard Changes restores these values to their previous settings. Discard Changes: Click this button to restore the values to those present when the page was last re-displayed. Note that if invalid values are being displayed after an Apply attempt, these values may not match the current system configuration.
Page 107: Configuration - Alarm Modules - Site Alarm Module
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.41 Configuration – Alarm Modules – Site Alarm Module Each of the (optional) Site Alarm Module (SAM) units fitted to the APM is configurable as illustrated in this “Configuration - Site Alarm Module” page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 108 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual External Alarm Input: Displays the four (4) configurable external temperature/analogue/digital inputs. Input ID: Enter a description for the External Alarm input signals. Up to 16 characters may be entered. Enabled: If the input is Enabled, an alarm condition will result in a System Fault summary alarm, together with an indication on the System Status page.
Page 109 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Enabled: Selects if this input is enabled. Function: Select the input mode for each of the Digital Inputs. A “SAMX-X PTT” selection affiliates the digital input as a base station Tx PTT or RX UNSQ or other control line function as a monitoring line for the base station assigned to that SAM Alarm Relay Output (see below).
Page 110 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Alarm Configuration: Alarm Func: The following options are available: Normal – The alarm relay is controlled by the channel alarm status. Inactive – The alarm relay is forced to the “no alarm” state for testing. Active – The alarm relay is forced to its “alarm” state for testing. Latching –...
Page 111 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Clicking Apply then saves these values into the APM, or Discard Changes restores these values to their previous settings. Discard Changes: Click this button to restore the values to those present when the page was last re-displayed. Note that if invalid values are being displayed after an Apply attempt, these values may not match the current system configuration.
Page 112: Configuration - History
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.42 Configuration – History This page determines if measurements are logged into the APM’s data memory and the period at which these values are logged. Recover “Last Recorded” Status values after power loss: This Enables or Disables whether “last recorded values” are restored after a power outage, or whether values remain at their power on defaults until a valid measurement is made for each field.
Page 113 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Use Interval: After each of the RX Power Logging, Tx Power Logging and VSWR Level Logging fields there is a Use Interval selection box. If selected, each of the Logging activities will use the displayed Logging Interval value between log entries. If not selected, logging of the respective data will occur for every measurement cycle.
Page 114: Configuration - Communications
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.43 Configuration – Communications Each of the Communications parameters configurable in the APM is configurable as illustrated in this Configuration page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 115 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Ethernet DHCP: If enabled, the unit will attempt to get its IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway settings from a DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found, the configured settings will be used. If not enabled, the configured settings will always be used. IP Address: The IP address for this unit.
Page 116 Selects the port number used by the SNMP Manager. Both a Primary and Secondary address may be used if required for redundant SNMP server configurations. Note: SNMP MIB files for the APM are available from RFI. Defaults: Clicking this button enters the factory default values for the Communications settings, which are:...
Page 117 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Discard Changes: Click this button to restore the values to those present when the page was last re-displayed. Note that if invalid values are being displayed after a Save attempt, these values may not match the current repeater configuration. In this case, just select the Configure/Communications menu item again to re-display the current configuration.
Page 118: Calibration Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.44 Calibration Menu The “Calibration” menu allows the APMs associated system components’ (couplers, feeders) values to be programmed. Selecting each indented topic under “Calibration” will display that item as a separate display page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 119: Calibration - System Isolation Tests
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.45 Calibration – System Isolation Tests This page is used for (optionally) calibrating the individual Tx Port to Rx Port Antenna Isolation values. As each Tx Port is normally connected to a different antenna system, the antenna isolation between that Tx antenna and the Rx antenna is likely to be different than that between the other Tx antennas and that same Rx port, and different to the average value measured in the Antenna Isolation Test.
Page 120 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual When a Receive Systems Module (RSM) is fitted to the APM, the three receive signal paths (RxA, RxB and RxE) are configurable in the Calibration – System Isolation Tests page. The Calibration process outlined on the previous page may also be used for these settings, with the separate Tx-Rx isolations to the multiple RSM inputs able to be measured and recorded.
Page 121: Calibration - Rx Port
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.46 Calibration – Rx Port Rx Subsystem Gain (Loss): This field previously appeared under Configuration – Antenna Isolation in earlier firmware versions. The combined value of the receive antenna coaxial cable feeder insertion loss, TTA or Receiver Multicoupler gain (or loss) and an separate preselector or post-filter.
Page 122 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Rx Post Gain (Loss): The value of any splitter/coupler loss that may be added into the system when multiple receiver paths are being combined for monitoring by an APM. Example: a two port receiver combiner may add 3.5dB of additional loss into the APM receiver monitoring configuration (shown above as “-3.5”).
Page 123 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual RX PORT CALIBRATION The following will calibrate the APM Rx levels read from an output port of the receive multicoupler. For TTA / RX multicoupler systems, enter the system Reserve Gain in the “RX Subsystem Gain (Loss)” field. For non-TTA systems, enter the net of the RX feedline loss and any multicoupler gain.
Page 124: Calibration - Tx Port 1
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.47 Calibration – Tx Port 1 This page is used for calibrating the Coupler coupling loss settings and the Channel BTx Power levels. Note: Only channels that have a frequency programmed, and which have been enabled will be displayed. Tx Port Losses: Forward Coupling: The combined value of the Coupler forward coupling loss and the connecting cable insertion loss for this Tx Port.
Page 125 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual BTx Pwr: This is the Base Tx Output Power that will be used to calculate Combiner Insertion Loss. It should indicate the Power Level expected at the input of the Combiner. You can either manually enter a value (if known) or use the Capture button to copy the current Reported Pwr value to this field. Capture BTx Pwr: Copies the Reported Pwr value to the BTx Pwr field.
Page 126 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual For Motorola systems, there are two reference points for power measurement: The TX output port of each repeater: “BR Tx Out”, and The TX output of the cabinet / rack: “Cabinet Tx Out” NOTE: With this alignment procedure, the APM GUI’s display of “Combiner I.L.” actually will reflect the total “Tx RFDS LOSS”...
Page 127 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Selecting each indented topic under the “Calibration” screen in the GUI will display that item as a separate page. The following discusses the calibration of the APM “TX Port 1” and its associated hybrid coupler. The procedure for TX Ports 2, 3 and 4 is identical. The above screen shot contains all the necessary fields for the calibration process.
Page 128 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual OPTION 2 (Assumes all repeaters are set at the same power level. If not, use Option 1 procedure) Measure the output power, in dBm, of a repeater in the middle of the frequency range used by the system. Make the measurement at the repeater TX connector using the Rohde &...
Page 129 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual VSWR CALIBRATION: On the Calibration Screen, check the “Enabled” box next to “VSWR Calibration” Click “Apply” Click on the “Calibrate” button The following screen will appear: Follow the calibration steps listed on the screen. You can connect the termination to the “Cabinet TX Out” port rather than directly to the APM coupler as mentioned Note: in Step 2 as described on the screen.
Page 130 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual CALIBRATION CONFIRMATION With the antenna system connected, and the R&S sensor still in-line, select “Service Mode” on the APM GUI menu (screen shot on the next page). At the top left of the GUI screen, select the appropriate TX Port and Channel from the drop down menus. At the lower portion of the screen, click on “Start”.
Page 131 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual OPTION 3 (if Option1 or 2 is not available) Connect the service monitor to the “Combiner” port of the APM hybrid coupler and the 50Ω termination to the “Antenna” port of the coupler. Set the generator to the correct modulation type for the channel being measured and adjust its output level for 0 dBm.
Page 132 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual REVERSE COUPLING Keep the generator settings and test cable the same. Move the generator cable to the “Antenna” port of the hybrid coupler and the 50Ω termination to the “Combiner” port of the coupler. Click the “Refresh” button and note the power level shown in the “Reported Pwr - Rev” field. Adjust the “Reverse Coupling”...
Page 133 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual OPTIONAL METHOD: If the BTx power level is accurately known, simply enter it for each channel and then click the “Apply” button to save all values. The combiner insertion loss is calculated by subtracting the measured forward power at the APM coupler from the value assigned in the “BTx Pwr”...
Page 134 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual To perform the VSWR Calibration, select a channel in the middle of the frequency range and then check the “Enabled” box on the Calibration screen. Click the “Calibrate” button to the right of the box and the following screen will be displayed: Follow the procedure shown on this screen to complete the VSWR Calibration.
Page 135 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Key the base station and note the Forward power and VSWR. The VSWR should be low with the load attached. De-Key the station and connect the antenna system. Repeat Step 5 noting that the VSWR may be a bit higher with the antenna attached. Return to the “Calibration”...
Page 136: Vswr Calibration
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.48 VSWR Calibration This page is used to set up the VSWR Calibration algorithm for VHF, UHF and 700/800/900MHz systems utilising “legacy” model bi-directional couplers. The APM is equipped with an algorithm to improve the “at the antenna” VSWR measurement for installations utilising these “legacy”...
Page 137: Maintenance Menu
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.49 Maintenance Menu The “Maintenance” menu allows all of the APMs interface and system-wide formatting parameters to be viewed. Selecting each indented topic under “Maintenance” will display that item as a separate display page. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 138: Maintenance - Access Management
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.50 Maintenance – Access Management This page is used for managing access to the APM. There are two levels of access available to users of the system: View Status only: These are the User Name and Password to be used by users that may only view Status pages. Users logged in with these credentials will not be able to view or change any Configuration settings.
Page 139 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Note: User Names and Passwords may contain up to 16 characters each. Passwords are case sensitive, but User Names are not. Passwords are strength tested, as they are entered, to assist appropriate security integrity is maintained. Passwords should meet a Password Strength value of at least 50 to be acceptable.
Page 140: Maintenance - Date & Time
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.51 Maintenance – Date & Time The internally maintained real time clock Date and Time values may be adjusted using these fields. Date Format: Two styles of date format can be selected to cater for international format preferences. Date: Enter the current date in the displayed mm/dd/yy or dd/mm/yy format.
Page 141 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Adjust for Daylight Saving (DST) If selected this feature allows a nominated Daylight Saving Time correction to be applied to the NTP server(s) time. Select the relevant date and times for the start and finish of daylight saving time at the APM location, and the associated DST offset (in minutes) to be applied during the nominated DST period.
Page 142: Maintenance - Manager Interface
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.52 Maintenance – Manager Interface The configuration and status of multiple Advanced Power Monitor units may be remotely managed by a PC based Manager application. Normally the Manager application will control the settings on this page, but, using this page it is possible to manually configure (or override) these settings.
Page 143 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Manager TCP Port: The port number for TCP communications to the Manager application. Both a primary and a secondary address is provided if Manager Messages are desired to be sent to two applications/destinations. Manager UDP Port: The port number for UDP communications to the Manager application.
Page 144: Maintenance - Configuration Files
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.53 Maintenance – Configuration Files Configurations for the APM may be stored in a list within the APM and loaded or saved to a nominated computer drive if desired. Due to memory architecture limitations, this feature is not available in “K1” models of the APM, but configuration files Note: can be saved into a “K1”...
Page 145 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Upload a new Configuration file: Click “Browse” to locate the desired APM Configuration file from a chosen drive/directory location. Once the desired drive/directory/name has been selected from the popup box, click “Send” to upload the nominated Configuration file to the list of existing Configuration files.
Page 146 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual DELETE: To delete the highlighted Configuration file from the list. Save current configuration to file: Enter a file name and click “Save” to save the current APM configuration to the list of stored APM configurations. Note: The stored APM configurations list is capable of holding many different Configurations.
Page 147: Maintenance - Test Alarms
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.54 Maintenance – Test Alarms The internally generated alarms can be simulated and tested using these fields. Alarm: The available alarms that can be simulated and tested. Status: If there is no alarm state present on an Alarm Relay, then its Status will display ‘Inactive’, and its background colour will be green.
Page 148: Maintenance - Firmware Update
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.55 Maintenance – Firmware Update Note: Please read all Service Bulletins published from the release of the firmware currently operating in your APM prior to commencing an upgrade to its firmware. Upgrades may require a transition through an intermediate firmware version on the way to reaching the desired upgrade version - or may have other implications for your APM.
Page 149 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Click OK to proceed. A message box will appear to remind the user that, depending on the speed of the connection, it can take several minutes for the file upload to complete and be confirmed. Click OK to start the update file download process. At the completion of a successful file upload the following screen will appear.
Page 150 Connect a laptop USB port to the RSM micro USB socket. The laptop must have the CP2104 USB to UART driver installed. The correct Windows driver is included on the RFI provided USB memory stick. Also, Windows 7 or later can automatically install the correct driver from the Internet. The driver software can also be downloaded from the Silicon Labs website - look for the CP210x VCP drivers.
Page 151: Maintenance - Restart
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.56 Maintenance - Restart Clicking on this selection will initiate an APM system “Restart”. Note: The unit will normally only need to be restarted to activate new Communications settings. If restarted, an APM may take several minutes to reboot and re-initialise itself before it becomes available for a “Log in” and a new session. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 152: About - Advanced Power Monitor
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.57 About – Advanced Power Monitor Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 153: Logout
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.58 Logout Clicking on this selection will present the “Log out” message box. If “OK” is selected, the user will be logged out of the current webserver session and the original “Log in” screen will be presented, ready for a new session…..
Page 154: Help Screens
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 10.59 HELP Screens A comprehensive set of Help screens are available throughout the APM GUI. On any page, click the Help button to display the available information. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 155: Snmp
The Antenna System Monitor (APM) SNMP Interface is defined by the following MIB files: RF-INDUSTRIES-MIB.txt RFI-AXM-ALARM-MIB.txt The RFI-AXM-ALARM-MIB file provides details of the various objects (OIDs) within every trap that is sent whenever an alarm status change occurs. Updated MIB files are available for download.
Page 156 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual axmAlarmStatusBits OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.2.4 Syntax Integer 0/1 (1 bit) or 0..255 (8 bits) or 0..65535 (i.e. 16 bits) System Status – 16 bits Channel Rx Status – 16 bits Channel Tx Status – 8 bits CAM/SAM Status – 1 bit Isolation Test Status –...
Page 157 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual ChannelStatus Note: Decoded from the following tables is based on determining a Rx or Tx message from the contents of the rest of the SNMP trap message. Rx Status Bits 0x0001 Rx power level fail summary. 0x0002 Rx Antenna isolation loss fail summary.
Page 158 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual IsolationTestStatus Isolation Test Status Bits 0x0001 Not used. 0x0002 (Antenna Isolation), Rx Gain or Tx Rejection fail. See Note below 0x0004 RxA Level out of range (Not used by SNMP). 0x0008 VCO Lock Fail (Not used by SNMP). 0x0010 RxB Level out of range (Not used by SNMP).
Page 159 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual axmAlarmState OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.2.6 Syntax Integer Description The alarm status for this trap. A value of 1 represents OK, a value of 2 is FAIL. axmAlarmDateTime OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.2.7 Syntax Date and Time Description The time stamp for when this trap was sent. axmAlarmSourceNumber OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.2.8 Syntax...
Page 160 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual axmAlarmItemNumber OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.2.10 Syntax Integer Description This identifies the specific item number within the above alarm source. This object, although included with every trap, is only relevant for the following alarm types: ChannelStatus: Possible values are 1 to 80 for the Rx Port, or 1 to 20 for Tx Ports. CamStatus: The Alarm Module input number.
Page 161 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Table OID GET Requests and Trap Objects The MIB file defines a group of OIDs which belong to a particular table OID. Any SNMP GET request to a table OID will be a multi OID request and the APM will return the current parameter values for all the associated OIDs in that table. The Alarm Status node (1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3) has the following five table OID’s.
Page 162 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual An example of the Tx channel status table is; Note: The levels will be reported as +2047 if the respective input is not enabled Rx channel status table entry OID objects (1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.2.1.1) Object name Syntax Description statusRxChannelIndex 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.2.1.1.1 Integer (1..80)
Page 163 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual An example of Rx channel status table is; Note: The levels will be reported as +2047 if the respective input is not enabled Isolation test status table entry objects (1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.3.1.1) Object name Syntax Description isolChannelIndex 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.3.1.1.1 Integer(0..40) A unique value for each isolation test channel (instance/row)
Page 164 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 0x0800 RxB enabled. (Not used by SNMP) 0x1000 RxE enabled. (Not used by SNMP) 0x2000 RSM Present. (Not used by SNMP) Note: The use of the IsolationTestStatus bits varies between SNMP and Manager Messages. Only bit 0x0002 is used for SNMP.
Page 165 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual CAM and SAM status table entry objects (1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.4.1.1) Object name Syntax Description moduleIndex 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.4.1.1.1 Integer(1..10) A unique value representing CAM/SAM module ID moduleInfo 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.4.1.1.2 Integer(0..4) Module information bits EXT-1 1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.4.1.1.3 Integer(-32768..32767) External analog input voltage measurement in mV or Module Temperature in 1/10ths of a degree Fahrenheit EXT-2...
Page 166 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual An example of CAM/SAM status table is; Note: The levels will be reported as +32767 if the respective input is not enabled. Analog values are applicable only for SAM module. System status table entry objects (1.3.6.1.4.1.32327.2.2.2.1.3.5.1.1) Object name Syntax Description...
Page 167 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual System login/access status Note: System status not applicable An example of system status table is; The SNMP features of the APM support monitoring by the Motorola UEM. An example of an APM being monitored by the UEM is shown here;...
Page 168: Connectors
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 12. Connectors APM Front and Rear Panel Layouts: Advanced Power Monitor (APM) Front Panel Layout Advanced Power Monitor (APM) Rear Panel Layout Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 169 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual CAM Front and Rear Panel Layouts: Channel Alarm Module (CAM) Front Panel Layout Channel Alarm Module (CAM) Rear Panel Layout SAM Front and Rear Panel Layouts: Site Alarm Module (SAM) Front Panel Layout Site Alarm Module (SAM) Rear Panel Layout RSM Rear Panel Layout: Receive Systems Module (RSM) Rear Panel Layout Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 170 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual RSM – Receiver System Interconnection: Receive Antenna TTA01 Tower Top Amplifier Test Main RMC01 Receiver Multicoupler (Optional) Post Filter Filter Filter Test RF Input Port Test Port Lightning Surge Protectors RF Outputs To GTRs, etc Selection Receive RF Outputs Spare RF Output...
Page 171 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Receive Antenna TTA01 Tower Top Amplifier Test Main RMC01 Receiver Multicoupler (Optional) Post Filter Filter Filter Test RF Input Port Test Port Lightning Surge Protectors RF Outputs To GTRs, #1 to #7 etc Selection RF Outputs Pushbuttons Receive To GTRs, #8 etc...
Page 172 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual APM/CAM/SAM/RSM DC Power connector (Phoenix 2-pin) pin-out: The pin numbers on the polarized Phoenix 2-pin connector on the rear of the APM (and optional CAM) are illustrated below. Pinout of DC Connector Pin Function Table: Function DC Power Input +ve DC Power Input -ve APM Alarm/Comms connector (Sub D DB-15) pin-out:...
Page 173 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual APM Alarm/Comms connector (Sub D DB-15) pin-out Electrical Schematic: Diagram 2. Note: The APM alarm relay outputs may be assigned to individual channel, Network ID group, or summary alarms (summary alarm names shown in above diagram) Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 174 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual CAM/SAM Comms connectors (Sub D DB-15) pin-out: The pin numbers on the DB15 (M) connector at the rear of the (optional) CAM/SAM/RSM are illustrated below. Pinout of DB15 Connectors Pin Function Table: Function Communications Buss - GND Communications Buss –...
Page 175 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual CAM/SAM External Inputs connector (Phoenix 8-pin) pin-out: The pin numbers on the Phoenix 8-pin connector on the rear of the (optional) CAM/SAM are illustrated below. To assist in logic level interfacing, an electrical schematic of the External Alarm Inputs pin-outs 8-pin polarized Phoenix connector located on the rear of the CAM/SAM is illustrated on the next page.
Page 176 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual CAM/SAM Inputs and Outputs polarised Phoenix connectors’ electrical schematics: CAM/SAM Alarm Outputs CAM External and CAM/SAM PTT Inputs SAM External Inputs (Inp #1 at top, #2, #3 and #4 below) Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 177: Maintenance, Inspection And Repair Advice
Neither the APM, optional CAM/SAM/RSMs, or the Coupler(s), are considered field repairable. Should it be considered that any unit may be faulty through diagnosis, it should be replaced or returned to RFI for repair. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
Page 178: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
APMxxxx Series User’s Manual 14. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q – Does the APM really evaluate each frequency individually? A – Yes. Each frequency is broken down individually and the Tx Forward Power, Tx VSWR, Combiner Insertion Loss, and Rx Level is displayed per-channel. Q –...
Page 179 APMxxxx Series User’s Manual Q – Can the APM measure VHF 5KHz, 7.5KHz, 15KHz, 20KHz and 30KHz offset frequencies? A – Yes. The APM can measure, monitor and alarm any channel frequency step multiple of 1.25KHz. Q – Can the APM measure Tx-Rx Antenna Isolation, Rx Subsystem Gain/Ripple and Tx Carrier Rejection? A –...
Page 180: Supporting Information
Please note that this unit is not connected to a “live” network and may be test driven and programmed without impact. This unit may be off-line periodically for maintenance purposes or Internet connectivity outage. If you cannot connect to this unit please contact your nearest RFI Sales office so we can ensure it is available for your test drive.
Page 181: User Notes
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