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LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE
LX7 POCSAG MONITOR
USER GUIDE
Document: OE–LX7–POCMON–UG–EN
Issue:
29.04.2025a
Copyright © 2025 Oelmann Elektronik GmbH
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  • Page 1 Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. Oelmann Elektronik GmbH shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this manual.
  • Page 2 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE Contact Information Updates of Manual and Equipment Oelmann Elektronik GmbH In the interests of improving the perfor- Rathenaustrasse 2-6 mance, reliability or servicing of the equip- 31832 Springe Germany ment, Oelmann Elektronik GmbH reserves the right to update the equipment, specifica- https://oelmann-elektronik.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE CONTENTS Preface..........................5 Scope of this Guide..................... 5 Document Conventions....................5 Associated Documentation..................5 Publication Record......................5 Description........................6 Features and facts......................6 Technical Data......................7 Delivery content......................8 Introduction........................9 Training........................9 Telecommunications Act.....................9 LX7 POCSAG Monitor oveview..................10 Operating modes......................10 POCSAG monitor mode switched off (OFF).............10...
  • Page 4 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE General Safety Information.................... 28 Equipment Safety...................... 28 Environmental Conditions..................28 Licenses and Regulatory Information................29 Compliance Standards....................29 Unauthorized Modifications..................29 Health, Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility............29 Important Notice......................30 10.1 Programming the Device..................30 10.2 Maintenance and Repair..................30 10.3...

  • Page 5: Preface

    1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The content of the document reflects the general principles of the LX7 POCSAG Monitor. – End–user product package may contain additional elements and options. – Software screenshots are provided here are for information only. All user elements and names of screenshots and settings used are demo.

  • Page 6: Description

    (recording and review of logs) has to be carried out. As a non-network component, the LX7 POCSAG monitor can record all data sent in the network independently and without evaluation. This log file can thus provide important ad- ditional information for a network analysis.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    – POCSAG frequency range to be specified when ordering. – Not compatible with the options: GSM/GPRS or GPS/Man–down. 2.3 DELIVERY CONTENT As standard, the LX7 POCSAG Monitor is supplied in an Oelmann cardboard box con- taining the following: 1. LX7 POCSAG monitor, with the battery and battery cover.
  • Page 8 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 4. PSW LX Software, (on CD or downloadable by request). 5. Wall mount charger adapter. 6. This User guide (pdf, on the CD with the PSW LX). The standard delivery content is shown in Figure below:...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Oelmann Elektronik GmbH provides individual training courses adapted to your needs. In a one-day seminar you will get all important information to be able to use your LX7 POC- SAG monitor optimally. Many experience examples and practical exercises round off the topic and deepen your knowledge.

  • Page 10: Lx7 Pocsag Monitor Oveview

    The resulting additional operating modes are described below. 5.1 POCSAG MONITOR MODE SWITCHED OFF (OFF) The LX7 POCSAG Monitor operates as a normal annunciator receiver when the POCSAG monitor mode is switched off. Only switching on the POCSAG monitor mode activates the selected additional functions (see POCSAG MONITOR menu).

  • Page 11: Pocsag Monitor Operation With System Information Storage (Sysdata)

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE The basic noise and the field strength of the alarm reception can be easily read off from the curve of the measured field strength in the display. The beginning of an evaluated POCSAG telegram is marked.

  • Page 12: Pocsag Monitor Operation Monitoring

    (locations, transmission sequences, feeder plugs and sys- tem control). If the internal logfile memory of the LX7 POCSAG Monitor is full, the recording is automati- cally stopped and the system switches to POCSAG monitor mode without recording (DIS- PLAY ONLY).

  • Page 13: Pocsag Monitor Operation With Channel Frequency Selection

    (instead of user name) in the home position (HOME). 5.8 POCSAG MONITOR OPERATION IN SCANNER MODE The LX7 POCSAG Monitor can also evaluate on up to 4 channels in parallel in scanner mode. © 2025 Oelmann Elektronik GmbH...

  • Page 14: Positioning

    5.10 FREE EVALUATION LX7 POCSAG Monitor can also receive alarms sent to RIC addresses that have not been previously entered in the call number list using the programming software. This free evaluation must be activated with the programming software. The free evaluation is then always active, even when the POCSAG monitor mode is switched off.

  • Page 15: Home Position (Home)

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 6.1 HOME POSITION (HOME) The home position indicates whether the POCSAG monitor mode is switched on. No POCSAG monitor operation. Without recording. With recording, log file 3%. POCSAG monitor mode switched off -- no POCSAG monitor icon –...
  • Page 16 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE OFF - POCSAG monitor operation is switched off DISPLAY ONLY - POCSAG monitor operation without recording SYSDATA - POCSAG monitor mode with recording (logfile) of the first two codewords (only first batch, frame 0), field strength measured values only on alarm reception...
  • Page 17 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE SYSDATA HIDDEN - No storage of system information SYSDATA>=0CW - Store each system information as a message SYSDATA>=1CW - Store system information with at least one data code word SYSDATA>=2CW - Store system information with at least two data code words System information is stored as a message in the memory only when the POCSAG moni- tor mode is switched on.

  • Page 18: Channel Frequency Selection

    Monitoring function off Monitoring volume 1 Monitoring volume 6 The LX7 POCSAG Monitor can also evaluate up to 4 channels in parallel in scanner mode. In scanner mode, the loudspeaker is only ever open during the scan process. 6.2.4 CHANNEL FREQUENCY SELECTION The channel frequency can be changed manually as with a radio scanner at the touch of a button ◄...

  • Page 19: System Info Menu

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE The LX7 POCSAG Monitor can also evaluate up to 4 channels in parallel in scanner mode. Manual input of the channel frequency is not possible in scanner mode. 6.2.5 LOGFILE MEMORY In POCSAG monitor mode with recording, a log file is generated in the internal memory.
  • Page 20 The field strength at alarm reception is displayed (e.g.: -62dBm). The LX7 POCSAG Monitor can also evaluate in scanner mode on up to 4 channels in par- allel. The course of the measured field strength can be displayed for each channel individ- ually or from all channels simultaneously (switch over with ►...

  • Page 21: Home Key

    In POCSAG monitor mode with recording, a logfile is written to the internal memory of the LX7. The internal memory is sufficient for a log file lasting several days. The logfile (in compressed, non-readable format) is read out with the programming soft- ware and stored in a file on hard disk.

  • Page 22: Logfile - Name.bin

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE Name_AREA_001.KML Display of position (grid square) and field strength (column) (Google Earth format) at POCSAG reception Name_TRACK_001.KML Representation of all positions (Google-Earth-Format), POCSAG reception independent Name_REPORT.TXT Text file with analysis information about the logfile If the files exceed a maximum number of lines or if the logfile recording was stopped and restarted, subsequent files with a changed index (002, 003, 004 ...) are created.

  • Page 23: Position Error

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE Column Content Description TIME LX7 timestamp, e.g.: 2015-06-30_15:42:23 RSSI Field strength in dBm 'Age' of the last valid position determination in seconds. e.g.: 1 → the position was determined one second ago GPS TIME ELAPSED e.g.: 300 →...
  • Page 24 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 7.3 POCSAG MESSAGES AS A SPREADSHEET DOCUMENT – NAME_NUM_00X.CSV This table document contains all received POCSAG messages according to the table structure of Name_00X.CSV as a summary of the data relevant at the time of the mes- sage.

  • Page 25: Pocsag Receive Position - Name_Num_00X.kml

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 7.5 POCSAG RECEIVE POSITION – NAME_NUM_00X.KML Display of all positions during POCSAG reception in Google Earth format. Each position marker is provided with system information in numeric format, field strength value and timestamp. Additional information about the GPS position data set is listed in the description field.

  • Page 26: General Safety Information

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 8.1 EQUIPMENT SAFETY 8.1.1 SERVICING PERSONNEL The device and its accessories should be serviced only by qualified personnel. 8.1.2 PREVENTING DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE This device has been designed to operate safely under a wide range of conditions.

  • Page 27: Licenses And Regulatory Information

    Unauthorized modification of device hardware or built–in software (firmware) can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, and other issues. LX7 POCSAG Monitor is designed to be reliable and secure. Unauthorized modifications to the device firmware bypass integrity and security features and can cause numerous is- sues to the customer messaging or paging system in general.

  • Page 28: Important Notice

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 10 IMPORTANT NOTICE This device is intended to be used by technicians of maintenance services. – Do not disassemble your device (loss of warranty). – Do not dispose of batteries in household trash. Use a proper dispose of according to your area.

  • Page 29: Disposal Of Your Electronic And Electric Equipment

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 11 DISPOSAL OF YOUR ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT Please do not dispose of Electronic and Electric Equipment or Electronic and Electric Accessories with your household waste. In some countries or regions, collection systems have been set up to handle waste of electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 30: Guidelines For Cleaning Device

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 13 GUIDELINES FOR CLEANING DEVICE Applies to following Oelmann devices: LX7 Series devices, TETRA pagers. Oelmann devices are made with a variety of materials, and each material might have spe- cific cleaning requirements. Here are tips that apply to all devices: –...

  • Page 31: Software License Agreement

    PDF made by you violate this license. files (the “Documentation”) are licensed, not sold, to you by Oelmann Elektronik GmbH (“Licensor”). 5. Ownership. You agree that all rights, title, and The term “Program” shall also include any updates...
  • Page 32 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE of the Program and Documentation, or return the OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR original Program and Documentation to Licensor, FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY TO together with any other material you have received THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
  • Page 33 LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 13. General Provisions. If any part of this Agree- only. If the Program was purchased by you within ment is found void and unenforceable by any law the Federal Republic of Germany, Licensor or its or court, such provision shall be null and void.

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    LX7 POCSAG MONITOR USER GUIDE 15 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Oelmann Elektronik GmbH herewith declares that the LX7 POCSAG Monitor is in accor- dance with the essential requirements and regulations of the directive 1999/5/EC. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the...

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