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SRX1200 Host User Guide
USER MANUAL
REVISION 02
26 JAN 2023
#MVHF018

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  • Page 1 SRX1200 Host User Guide USER MANUAL REVISION 02 26 JAN 2023 #MVHF018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...............................3 2. INSTALLATION ..............................4 2.1. SRX1200 HOST PROGRAM INSTALLATION ................4 2.2. USB COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP ..................5 2.2.1. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................6 2.3. WIFI COMMUNICATION SET UP (D2, MD2) ................7 3. GETTING STARTED............................12 3.1. HOST MAIN MENU SETUP......................12 3.2.
  • Page 3 5.2. VIEW DATA .............................. 42 5.3. EXPORT DATA ............................43 APPENDIX ................................. 44 CONTACT INFORMATION ..........................46 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ..........................46...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Host Software (hereafter referred to as ‘Host’). It is designed to allow you to program your receiver to monitor and/or data log VHF transmitters, as well as download data based upon the features of your SRX1200 Model. It is highly recommended that you also review the SRX1200 User Guide for operation instructions.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation of the Host is a quick procedure. The latest SRX1200 Host software will be provided to you on a USB Memory Stick with the Lotek logo. You can also contact Lotek Customer Support if you do not receive the USB stick, or have misplaced the USB stick.

  • Page 6: Usb Communication Port Setup

    2.2. USB Communication Port Setup Host installation will also copy the required USB drivers on to the PC to enable connection between the receiver and the Host Software on your PC. Once the Host has been installed successfully, connect the provided USB cable to the back of the receiver (M-models, faceplate for D- models) and connect the other end to a USB port on your PC.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    2.2.1. Troubleshooting You can click on the Refresh List button to update the list of available COM Ports. You can click on the Try button after selecting a serial port, if you are unsure which serial port corresponds to your receiver.

  • Page 8: Wifi Communication Set Up (D2, Md2)

    2.3. WIFI communication set up (D2, MD2) NOTE: In order to set up a remote WIFI connection, both the receiver and the computer must be using the same WIFI access point. To set up your WIFI communication settings, the receiver must be connected via USB to the computer, powered up and logged on to the Host.
  • Page 9 Step 3. In the WIFI Configuration Panel click on Enable WIFI (1) then select Scan Access Points (2): Step 4. A list of all local WIFI access points that your receiver can utilize will appear as below. Select your local WIFI network and then click on the “Connect” button. It will then ask for your SSID password.
  • Page 10 Step 5. Click on the set button and copy the IP address highlighted in the Current Connection section. Then, click on the “x” to exit the WIFI Configuration Panel. Step 6. Click the Main Menu tab then “Host Setup” icon. The Applications Settings Panel should appear.
  • Page 11 Step 7. Make sure you also have the same Port # from the WIFI Configuration Panel. Step 8. Your receiver’s connection will appear in the IP Addresses window to make it active. Double click the IP address line.
  • Page 12 Step 9. Upon your double click, you will now see “>>>” on the left side of the line appear. If they DO NOT appear please repeat step 8. Step 10. Click on Save and you are ready to connect using WIFI Remote. Log Off from the USB then select “USB Close”.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    3.1. Host Main Menu Setup Following the successful connection between the SRX1200 receiver and the SRX1200 Host on your PC, launching Host presents the setup menu window below. The Main Menu tab allows you to program and access receiver configurations, as well as GPS and remote download connection.

  • Page 14: Logging On

    Indicates connected COM port, your Receiver Model and Device Name 3.2. Logging On Click on the “Log On” button. A box will appear asking for a password. The default factory password is “123456” Once you are Logged On, the button will change to “Log Off” and the Receiver Access boxes will be populated.
  • Page 15 If you wish to change this password to restrict access to your data, you must be logged on to your receiver. To accomplish this, go to the Maintenance Menu Tab, and click the Change Password icon. You will now be able to enter a new password and save it to your receiver.

  • Page 16: Keypad Simulator

    3.3. Keypad Simulator If you are connecting the Host to a Manual SRX1200 receiver (M1, M2, MD1, MD2), you can use the Keypad Simulator instead of pressing the physical keys on the receiver.

  • Page 17: Receiver Clock

    3.4. Receiver Clock The Receiver Clock icon will open the SRX1200 Real Time Clock Settings Panel. This is the time used by the receiver. The receiver will log all data in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). GMT is not altered by Daylight Savings Time.
  • Page 18 NOTE: when creating a Project Configuration without a receiver connected, all parameter options will be available to you; however, these parameters or settings may not be supported by your receiver model. If you create a Product Configuration offline, save it to a file and then attempt to load that configuration onto a receiver that does not support one or more of the options specified in the file, the Host will detect this conflict and let you know.

  • Page 19: Navigating The Project Editor

    3.5.1. Navigating the Project Editor The Project Editor supports entry for up to eight distinct configurations within a single Project File, individually referenced on the top right corner of the Project Editor window. By default, the first configuration will be the Active Configuration, unless you set it up otherwise You can toggle through the different configurations using the red arrow buttons, and once the correct configuration is selected, you can use the Set Active...

  • Page 20: Scan Settings

    When you need to send a project file to a receiver, ensure the receiver is connected, logged on via the Host and in Idle Mode prior to opening the Project Editor. You can then click the “Send #1” button to send the first project configuration to the receiver.
  • Page 21 For example, if the transmitter burst intervals are 5.3 seconds, use a minimum scan time of 5.8 seconds. If there are three different burst intervals (2.3, 4.7, 13.1 s), base the scan time on the longest interval, e.g. minimum 13.6 seconds. It is typically a good idea to set the Scan Time duration longer than two burst intervals (3 pulses), so that more than one interval is recorded.
  • Page 22 Scan Options 1) Enable GPS Clock Sync The GPS Clock Sync is used to set the receiver's time to the GPS time and this will override the time that was set manually via the Receiver Clock in the Main Menu. This feature is available on all models except the M1. The GPS antenna will need to be attached to the back of the receiver.
  • Page 23 NOTE: To discuss the applicability of TOA for your study, please contact your Lotek representative for more information. 4) Enable Continuous Record Time Out (CRTO) CRTO (Continuous Record Time-Out) can be used to conserve memory. Instead of recording each detection individually, enabling CRTO allows the receiver to record the number of valid detections for each transmitter ID at a specific frequency and antenna over a fixed time period (CRTO Timeout).

  • Page 24: Channels

    This option applies only if using 2 or more antennas or channels. It allows the receiver to align antenna or channel scan times that divide into 60 seconds, to allow for the same beginning time for the scan to occur for a new antenna/channel combination.
  • Page 25 All coded tags are using a particular codeset, e.g., Lotek4. Please contact support@lotek.com if you are unsure of the codeset for your tags. If the incorrect codeset is selected, the tag ID’s will not appear on the receiver LCD (for Manual Receivers) or code log data (for Datalogging receivers).
  • Page 26 The “ID + 100 Binary Motion Encoding” box should NOT be selected unless you have specifically purchased transmitters with that feature. Please contact support@lotek.com if you are unsure. For coded Sensor tags, please select the channel type as Sensor. A sensor tag...

  • Page 27: Antennas

    If you have an MD1 or MD2 receiver, you have the option of using additional devices such as the ASP-4 or ASP-8 device sold by Lotek to monitor additional antennas. More information can be found below.
  • Page 28 Code Logging Receiver (D1, D2) With an SRX1200-D receiver (D1, D2), you can add up to four antennas to the Antenna Array Configuration Table, and adjust the gain for each antenna individually.
  • Page 29 If enabled, the ‘Master Antenna’ will preview a channel/frequency. If no valid signals are detected during this preview, the SRX1200 will NOT scan this channel with the other antennas in the group. As well as reducing the scan cycle time, this also conserves power.
  • Page 30 To enable use of scan priority assignment: Assign a physical port to each antenna Assign a gain value to each port. Designate one of the antenna ports as the master antenna under Master Antenna Option. Assign gain value(s) to be used for master antenna(s), if applicable. Select Scan Priority type and choose either frequency of antenna priority.
  • Page 31 Using an ASP-4 or ASP-8 Device To enable use of external ASP antenna switchbox: Assign a physical port to each antenna Assign a gain value to each port. Designate the master antenna. Assign gain values to be used for master antennas, if applicable. Select Scan Priority type and choose the Master Antenna Option.

  • Page 32: Filter Settings

    Enable Maximum Signal Deviation Filter: This discriminator filter is disabled by default on the Project Editor Configuration. It is only applicable in extremely limited situations; please contact Lotek support for more information for use of this filter for your study.
  • Page 33 Coded signals are comprised of pulse streams, if their amplitudes (power level received), varies in strength more than the selected value, they are not logged. User can select values between 0 – 150. 2) Channel and ID Filters No Filters: All tag ID’s and channels will be recorded. Reject Channel AND Tag ID: The tag IDs on the indicated frequencies will not be recorded.

  • Page 34: Sensor Settings

    (min. & max.) and resolution (number of levels). This information is typically included with the documentation that accompanies the transmitter shipment. If you are unsure of the codeset and the sensor information for your tags, please contact Lotek at support@lotek.com.

  • Page 35: Receiver Modes Of Operation

    Receiver Modes of Operation The SRX1200 has several ways of operating, and these can be controlled from the Host. Some operating modes are model dependent indicated in brackets in the headings below. It is necessary to be Logged On to access most of the receiver functions.

  • Page 36: Monitor Mode

    4.3. Monitor Mode 4.3.1. Monitor Mode- M2 This mode allows you to view raw detections in real time as tags are detected and logged for a specified time, by pressing the Set Up/0 key on the physical receiver. These logged data can be found under Quick Records in the Main Menu >...

  • Page 37: Monitor Mode- Md

    4.3.2. Monitor Mode- MD This mode allows you to view raw detections in real time as tags are detected and logged as Quick Records in the Main Menu > View Data. 4.3.3. Pause Pause allows for limited adjustments to the currently active configuration. When the receiver is in Monitor mode, and the Pause button is pressed, the Host launches the Scan Pause Panel.

  • Page 38: Live View On

    4.4.1. Live View ON Enabling Live View allows you to view the receiver scanning cycle and detections in real time. The screen displays the receiver listening to frequencies and antennas in turn, according to the configuration. The receiver will not log everything that appears on the Live View screen;...

  • Page 39: Data Download

    Data Download 5.1. Download Codelog Data (MD, D models) To download data from the receiver, click on the Download button in the Main Menu. The Data Download Panel will open up from which you can can download all records, data since the last download, or a specified date range. Click on the appropriate button to download the desired data file.
  • Page 40 Once downloaded, you will need to save the data file in a directory with a unique file name. Data from the receiver will be saved as a binary .BIN file, which can later be converted to other file formats using the “View File” button.

  • Page 41: Download Quick Record Data (M2, Md Models)

    Once saved, you can click on the view button to go to the SRX1200 Data Viewer. The file can be viewed later as well using the Main Menu > Codelog Records button. 5.1.1. Download Quick Record Data (M2, MD models) To download Quick Record data, use the download data button in Main Menu.
  • Page 42 Once downloaded, you will need to save the data file in a directory with a unique file name. Data from the receiver will be saved as a binary .BIN file, which can later be converted to other file formats using the “View File” button.

  • Page 43: View Data

    5.2. View Data To view data that has been downloaded from the receiver, you can click on the “View File” button at the bottom of the Data Download Panel. To view Codelog data, you can also click on the Codelog Records button in the Main Menu and load the saved .BIN file.

  • Page 44: Export Data

    5.3. Export Data To export data, click on the “Export” button at the bottom of Data Viewer Panel. This will open up the Data Export Panel and will allow you to export the .BIN file as a .TXT or a .CSV. There are also additional options available that you can adjust based on your needs.

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix Examples of Code logging with different parameter settings No Align Scan Changes,10 sec scan time, 4 antennas Align Scan Changes, 10 sec scan time, 4 antennas Align Scan Changes, 15 secs scan time, 4 antennas, 1 frequency Align Scan Changes, 15 sec, 4 antennas, 2 frequencies...
  • Page 46 Align Scan Changes, 15 sec, 4 antennas, 2 frequencies, Scan Priority: Channels 1 then Antennas No Align Scan Changes, 15 secs, 4 antennas, 2 frequencies, Scan Priority: Antennas , then Channels No Align Scan Changes, 15 secs, 4 antennas, 2 frequencies, Scan Priority: Antennas , then Channels Total Scan Time enabled = 300 secs, Scan time 15 seconds, 4 antennas, 2 frequencies, Align Scan Change Enabled...

  • Page 47: Contact Information

    Contact Information For product and sales support, contact us at: Newmarket, ON, Canada +1 905 836 6680 info.ca@lotek.com St. John's, NL, Canada +1 709 726 3899 info.ca@lotek.com Wareham, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1929 552992 info.uk@lotek.com Havelock North, New Zealand +64 (0) 6 877 7736 info.nz@lotek.com...

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