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  • Page 1 LINC 360 Contr Controller W oller Web Inter eb Interface face User Manual User Manual 6002 6002, Re , Rev v . . 1.2 1.2, , 2025/03/12 2025/03/12...
  • Page 2 LINC 360 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3: Disclaimer / Standard Warranty

    Material Handling Precautions and Storage precautions that must be followed. ADB SAFEGATE reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. ADB SAFEGATE furthers reserves the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim.
  • Page 4 Use this equipment only as described in the manual. ADB SAFEGATE cannot be held responsible for injuries or damages resulting from non-standard, unintended uses of its equipment. The equipment is designed and intended only for the purpose described in the manual. Uses not described in the manual are considered unintended uses and may result in serious personal injury, death or property damage.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    9.1 Controller IP Configuration..............................59 10.0 Troubleshooting ..........................63 A.0 SUPPORT ............................65 A.1 ADB SAFEGATE Website ................................65 A.2 Recycling....................................66 A.2.1 Local Authority Recycling .............................. 66 A.2.2 ADB SAFEGATE Recycling............................... 66 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6 Figure 32: Message expanded................................30 Figure 33: Select the Configuration Preset............................31 Figure 34: Replace Remote ................................. 31 Figure 35: Replace more remotes ............................... 32 Figure 36: Start multiple replace remote ............................33 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 7: Safety

    1.0 Safety Introduction to Safety This section contains general safety instructions for installing and using ADB SAFEGATE equipment. Some safety instructions may not apply to the equipment in this manual. Task- and equipment-specific warnings are included in other sections of this manual where appropriate.
  • Page 8: Introduction To Safety

    • Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual may result in personal injury, death or property and equipment damage. Use this equipment only as described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction can result in serious injury or equipment damage Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 9: Operation Safety

    • ALLOW ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO MAKE REPAIRS. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENT ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN ITS MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10: Material Handling Precautions, Esd

    • ALLOW ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND REPAIR TASKS. • ONLY PERSONS WHO ARE PROPERLY TRAINED AND FAMILIAR WITH ADB SAFEGATE EQUIPMENT ARE PERMITTED TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. • AN OPEN AIRFIELD CURRENT CIRCUIT IS CAPABLE OF GENERATING >5000 VAC AND MAY APPEAR OFF TO A METER.
  • Page 11: Introduction

    This document is a guide for using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for standard airfield electrical configuration and maintenance activities with the ADB Safegate LINC 360 powerline carrier system. This system provides individual control and monitoring capabilities to customer-defined airfield lighting segments and provides real time feedback data for the associated fixtures.
  • Page 12 LINC 360 Introduction Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13: Initiate Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    To initiate the GUI for a LINC 360 controller unit, use a browser window which can be found from the Windows Start Menu. Type in the IP address of the LINC 360 Controller unit in the URL field and press Enter to connect. (The IP address is indicated on the Status tab of the Controller unit's touchscreen display.)
  • Page 14: Figure 3: User Roles

    Can issue all commands, used for updating firmware, configuring the circuit Remote replacement, command blocks & lamps, request statuses, diagnostic and logging data Command blocks, request block status Request diagnostic and logging data, and statuses Can only request block status Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 15: Navigation

    Each Header has two views which can be selected in the top right corner: graphical and table. Figure 5: Left: Gr Left: Graphical selected Right: T aphical selected Right: Table selected able selected To customize table view click on the hamburger menu (Settings). 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16: Figure 6: Table View Settings

    Figure 6: T T able View Settings able View Settings Figure 7: T T able View With Settings able View With Settings Every Settings tab has preset views which enable or disable data selection specific to those views. Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17: Status Header

    Figure 8: Status Header Status Header To change the state of the controller click on the drop-down menu in the top right corner next to the Issues Indicator. 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18: Figure 9: Change Controller State

    State after a power cycle Bootstrap: Blank delivery mode without IP Offline: No powerline communication Provisioning: Configuration of remotes, ATC control still possible Operational: ATC contro Failsafe: No active network connectons Failed: Critical failure Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 19: Blocks Header

    The Table View displays the requested mode, commanded mode and reported mode as well as delay times for commands. Depth shows the amount of repeater waves used to reach a remote (Down) and back (Up). 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20: Figure 12: Blocks Table View

    Group Ops enables the user to send a command to multiple blocks at once by making a selection in the list on the left of the screen. At the top there are quick selection buttons for easy navigation: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 21: Remotes Header

    This is useful during a commissioning phase when trying out different frequencies for a circuit configuration. The Table View provides more information for each individual remote and can be customized to display additional data. 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22: Figure 14: Remotes Table Settings

    LINC 360 Navigation Figure 14: Remotes T Remotes Table Settings able Settings Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 23: Lamps Header

    Intensity is not applicable for the moment. Color only works with the Axon EQ ADAL Lights. The Table View shows additional details such as requested status, commanded status and reported status. 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24: Figure 16: Lamps Table View

    LINC 360 Navigation Figure 16: Lamps T Lamps Table View able View Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 25: Outputs Header

    The Outputs Header displays information regarding optional I/O Utility Remotes on the field circuit for equipment such as microwave or inductive loop detectors. Figure 17: Outputs Header Outputs Header 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26: Community Header

    LINC 360 Navigation Figure 18: Outputs T Outputs Table View able View 4.6 Community Header The Community Header displays information regarding controllers on the same network. Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 27: Figure 19: Community Header

    Figure 19: Community Header Community Header 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28: Configuration Header

    LINC 360 Navigation 4.7 Configuration Header The Configuration Header shows the configuration status of the controller and can be used to track the progress during commissioning. Figure 20: Configur Configuration Header ation Header Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 29: Figure 21: Configuration In Progress

    Figure 21: Configur Configuration in Pr ation in Progr ogress Figure 22: Configur Configuration W ation Waiting for User Input aiting for User Input 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30: Firmware Header

    LINC 360 Navigation Figure 23: Configur Configuration Success ation Success 4.8 Firmware Header The Firmware Header is used to upload firmware to remotes or peripherals (Axon EQ, Utility Remote). Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 31: Figure 24: Top Left: Firmware Header Top Right: Firmware Target Below: Firmware Progress

    Figure 24: T T op left: Firmwar op left: Firmware Header T e Header Top right: Firmwar op right: Firmware T e Tar arget Below: Firmwar get Below: Firmware Pr e Progr ogress 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32: Statistics Header

    The Statistics Header is used for analysis of the communication performance. It shows the performance and response rates for each individual remote, the message counts and the repeater levels needed. Figure 25: Statistics P Statistics Per erformance formance Figure 26: Statistics Message Count Statistics Message Count Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 33: Events Header

    ▪ incoming commands from the system interface ▪ outgoing commands to remotes ▪ lamp failure reports from the remotes Figure 28: E E v v ents Header ents Header 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34: Controllers Header

    Controllers can be added by clicking on the "+" button. Figure 29: Contr Controllers Header ollers Header 4.12 Settings Header The Settings Header displays settings such as: ▪ debugging mode ▪ number of messages to store ▪ optimize lamp commands Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 35: Messages Header

    The Messages Header shows the actual communication traffic between the controller and the remotes. Each message can be expanded for additional information for debugging purposes. Figure 31: Messages Header Messages Header 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 36: Figure 32: Message Expanded

    LINC 360 Navigation Figure 32: Message expanded Message expanded Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 37: Replace A Remote

    1. In the Remotes Header, go to the Table View and click on the hamburger menu for settings. Example: Figure 33: Select the Configur Select the Configuration Pr ation Preset eset Figure 34: Replace Remote Replace Remote 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38: Figure 35: Replace More Remotes

    The remotes can be added from the list on the left, select Add replace remote. Example: Figure 35: Replace mor Replace more r e remotes emotes Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 39: Figure 36: Start Multiple Replace Remote

    3. Once the serial number has been inserted in the field, repeat the same step for up to 10 remotes in total. Once completed, click Start replace remote. Example: Figure 36: Star Start multiple r t multiple replace r eplace remote emote 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 40 LINC 360 Replace a Remote Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 41: Remote Firmware Update

    1. Connect to the controller. The eye icon (top right) shows that the controller is in Full Monitor, which is the default state. The green dot next to it shows an active connection. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 42 2. Make sure that all remotes on the controller are online and communicating. This can be checked in the Statistics tab, where individual communication performance can be verified. Communication performance should be above 50% for each remote to make sure that the firmware update is successful. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 43 3. Switch to the Firmware tab by selecting it on the left-hand side. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 44 LINC 360 Remote Firmware Update 4. Change role to Maintenance by clicking on the eye icon in the top right corner. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 45 5. Change the controller to the Provisioning state by clicking on the icon to the left of the maintenance role Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 46 Peripherals will update the ST firmware version on the EQ Sensor board. Example: 7. In the file selection menu, choose the .hex or .bin file of the firmware update you would like to download. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 47 Example: 9. The firmware download will start and its progress is shown by the progress bar for each remote. Follow the instructions on screen. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 48 LINC 360 Remote Firmware Update 10. Put the controller back in Operational Mode. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 49 11. Put the user role back to Full Monitor. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 50 LINC 360 Remote Firmware Update Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 51: Remote Firmware Check

    1. Connect to the controller. The eye icon (top right) shows that the controller is in Full Monitor, which is the default state. The green dot next to it shows an active connection. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 52 Page. Remotes that are not communicating will not be able to report their firmware version. Example: 3. Switch to the Remotes page and select all remotes or the remotes you would like to check. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 53 4. Switch to the detailed view from the header and click on the three dots on its right, to open the Settings tab. Example: 5. This will open the different fields that can be displayed. Click on Preset at the top. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 54 LINC 360 Remote Firmware Check 6. Select Firmware. Example: 7. The Remote or EQ firmware versions will now be displayed. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 55: Controller Firmware Update

    1. Connect to the controller. The eye icon (top right) shows that the controller is in Full Monitor, which is the default state. The green dot next to it shows an active connection. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 56 LINC 360 Controller Firmware Update 2. Switch to the Status tab by selecting it on the left-hand side. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 57 3. Change role to Maintenance by clicking on the eye icon in the top right corner. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 58 LINC 360 Controller Firmware Update 4. Notice the new options on the header bar (Software Update). They are grayed out because we are in an operational state. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 59 5. Change the controller to the Offline state by clicking on the icon on the left of the Maintenance role. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 60 LINC 360 Controller Firmware Update 6. Click the Upload Software Update button. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 61 7. In the file selection menu, choose the TGZ file of the firmware update you wish to upload. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 62 LINC 360 Controller Firmware Update 8. Confirm that you want to upgrade the firmware. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 63 9. A notification announces that the update is in progress. Example: 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 64 LINC 360 Controller Firmware Update 10. Once uploaded, the user is prompted to reboot the controller. Example: 11. After restart, go to the About tab on the touchscreen and verify the firmware version. Example: Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 65: Additional User Data

    1. Connect a 9-pin null modem cable (pins 2 and 3 crossed) between the "Console" port of the LINC 360 Controller and a serial port on your laptop. This cable needs to have female connections at both ends.
  • Page 66 57600, 8, 1, n, XON / XOFF Putty SESSION settings should look like this: b. Click Open to open a command prompt. Press Enter a few times until prompted for a password. Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 67 ▪ Password: 'adb' ▪ Select (1) Maintenance Role Enter a question mark (?) to list all possible commands. d. Select menu item command "87" (Send BootP-ish Message) and press Enter. 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 68 ▪ Press Enter. The controller should reboot, when it comes back it will have the IP addresses assigned. This can be verified on the Status tab on the front touchscreen display of the controller. Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    5. Another user is logged in in a Maintenance role from a different network location and is creating conflicts. Additional troubleshooting guidance can be found in the individual manuals for the MLC and ILC. 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 70 LINC 360 Troubleshooting Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 71: Appendix A: Support

    Live Technical Support – Americas If at any time you have a question or concern about your product, contact ADB SAFEGATE's US- based technical support specialists, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist you via phone.
  • Page 72: Recycling

    A.2.1 Local Authority Recycling The disposal of ADB SAFEGATE products is to be made at an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The correct disposal of equipment prevents any potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling.
  • Page 73 ADB SAFEGATE, Germany ADB SAFEGATE Germany GmbH Konrad-Zuse-Ring 6, D-68163 Mannheim Germany Contact: Tel.: +49 (621) 87 55 76-0 Email: marketing@adbsafegate.com Fax: +49 (621) 87 55 76-55 Internet: www.adbsafegate.com 6002, Rev. 1.2, 2025/03/12 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 74 Copyright ®2023—2025 ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...

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