2. Using the AAT................................3 3. Connecting to the AAT .............................. 5 Connecting using the Android device with the Sunsight Android app with WiFi or USB-C cable ....5 Connecting to the AAT using iPhone or laptop ....................7 4. Capturing Alignment Data Using Snapshot Mode ....................8 5.
2) Target mode allows the user to pre-program the AAT with target data. Pre-programming allows a user to enter all the target data, which can be quite extensive, before performing the alignment in the field. A scenario for pre-programming target data would be to program the AAT with a week’s worth of target alignment data.
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Secure the AAT to mount • Secure the AAT to the mount by positioning the upper groove of the grip plate on the back of the AAT unit onto the upper lip of the mounting rail. • Rotate the AAT down and onto the mounting rail. The user should feel AAT “click” into position.
2. Apple device or laptop via web browser over WiFi (paragraph B below) A. Connecting using the Android device with the Sunsight Android app with WiFi or USB-C cable Download and install the Sunsight Android app. The Sunsight Android app is available on the Sunsight website support page: https://www.sunsight.com/support/aat-support o Press the power button on the front of the AAT, and an LED will light After a few seconds, the green LINK LED and the blue azimuth LED will flash.
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▪ If asked, allow automatic connection to the AAT WiFi network (app remembers the choice) ▪ Navigate back to the Sunsight app (typically the back arrow) and proceed with connection as directed until the AAT main menu is displayed, similar to the display below.
*NOTE: If the WiFi device is taken out of range of the AAT WiFi broadcast, the device may automatically attempt to connect to another WiFi network or the cellular network. This feature may be disabled by the user if desired. See handheld device owner’s manual for more information.
o Continue to Paragraph 4 below *NOTE: If the WiFi device is taken out of range of the AAT WiFi broadcast, the device may automatically attempt to connect to another WiFi network or the cellular network. This feature may be disabled by the user if desired. See device owner’s manual for more information.
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Select Orientation o Select the orientation that matches the how the AAT is mounted when looking out from behind the antenna toward the direction of antenna radiation. The AAT orientation can be front/back/right/left. View real-time alignment data. The Actual live data is displayed in the right column and alongside or under the gauges. pg.
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o Choose to view or hide the visual gauges at the top of the page by pressing the gauge icon at the top of the Actual column. o Pressing the individual name of a field will hide that field (i.e., Azimuth, Downtilt, etc.
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• Finally, as part of the save process, the user may o Add photo(s) (Sunsight app only) o Determine data to be embedded in photo(s) (Sunsight app only) • Once a snapshot is saved, it can be accessed via the Reports from the Cellular Alignment page.
5. Using pre-programmed “Target” mode • From the Cellular Alignment menu, select Add Target. • Input desired target data provided (e.g., RFDS for the job site) • Input any desired optional information (antenna S/N, notes, etc.) * Required fields and target values may not be changed once a profile has been created ** Optional fields may be modified or added after capture •...
o Choose to view or hide the visual gauges at the top of the page by pressing the gauge icon at the top of the Actual column. o Pressing the individual name of a field with hide that field (i.e., Azimuth, Downtilt, etc.) o To add gauges or fields back, press the refresh symbol at the top of the Actual column.
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• The report can be saved to various directories on the handheld device as chosen by the user. Be sure to remember where the report was saved for future access. pg. 14...
8. Tools General Settings • Website Colors Choose the website color scheme you prefer to make the website easier to read • Height Units Choose which units of measure to use for AGL and MSL height • WiFi Mode Choose WiFi method for connecting handheld device to the AAT. You may also disable the WiFi module and use a USB cable to connect to the AAT if desired.
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The firmware version currently installed on your AAT is displayed at the bottom of the page in the Copyright line. Example: (r007v00.xxxx) Where xxxx represents the firmware version. You can check Sunsight.com under the support tab to see if there is a newer version of the firmware and app.
Live technical support is available Monday—Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30pm Eastern Time. After-hours calls and emails will receive a response as quickly as possible, often the same day but no later than the following business day. Sunsight Technical Support www.sunsight.com support@sunsight.com +1-321-244-9443 x2 pg.
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