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Effigis assumes no responsibility for any omissions or errors that may appear in this document or for any dam- ages that may result from the use of information contained herein. DSG1 User Manual First edition (v1.1): June 2014 Part No. 5516...
1. General Information 1.1 About this Manual This manual describes the components, installation and operation of the CPAT FLEX DSG1 unit. You will find important safety information in this manual. We strongly recommend that all users read this manual. Use of this product other than for its intended application may com- promise the unit’s safety features.
Fax questions anytime to: + 1 514 495-4191 cpat@effigis.com 1.5 Calibration Your DSG1 unit has been calibrated and tested in the factory, and does not need further calibration before use. However, if the unit suffers damage and needs repair, it is recommended that the unit be returned to an authorized Effigis service center where it will be properly recalibrated.
2.2 Initial Verification Your DSG1 unit is calibrated and ready to use right out of the box. Upon reception, visually inspect each item for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. If you see any signs of physical damage, please contact Effigis: •...
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Figure 1: DSG1, rack mount brackets and AC/DC adapter If any of the standard accessories are lost or damaged, you can order a replacement for the DSG1. Please quote the following part numbers when placing an order: Part No. Accessory Description...
3. Installation This section describes how to install the DSG1. You may also refer to the installation diagram at the end of this manual. 3.1 Mounting the DSG1 in an Equipment Rack CAUTION! Leave space for front, back and lateral ventilation.
When connected, the unit checks for new parameters or updates every 5 minutes. Transfers amount to a few hundred kilobytes per day. To ensure that the DSG1 can communicate with the CPAT FTP server and obtain its param- eters and update files, you must have the following: •...
4. Setup CAUTION! Any changes to the setup of the DSG1 carriers must also be made to the DRV3 receivers deployed on the field. Using different parameters will prevent the leakage detection from working as intended. The table below details parameters that can be set:...
Once step “3.4 Internet Connection” has been completed, make sure that the unit has ac- cess to the Internet and that FTP port 21 is open. This is required in order for the DSG1 to communicate with the CPAT FTP server.
DSG1 units connected on the network. If several DSG1 units are found, the first DSG1 found is selected by default. To select a dif- ferent DSG1, choose another DSG1 from the dropdown menu next to the “DSG1” button.
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When a DSG1 is selected, the currently applied settings are summarized in the “Monitoring” panel. All “Lab volatile settings” functions become available for modification, if necessary. You can edit the attenuation, frequency and level of both bands within the allowed limits.
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NOTE The DSG1 will always try to connect to the CPAT FTP server. If it succeeds, the DSG1 will download the active parameters file and overwrite the current one. To avoid this, do not connect the DSG1 to the Internet until the parameters have also been set on the CPAT database and stored on the FTP server.
IP address, but if there is no routing to the Internet, this message will be displayed. 5.3 Communication The DSG1 exchange files with the CPAT FTP server every 5 minutes. It looks for parameters file (less than 1 Kb). CPAT FLEX (DSG1)
5.4.2 Force Shutdown: To force the DSG1 to power down when it is running, press the ON/OFF button on the front panel for 3 seconds. When the unit has shut down, release the button. Use this shutdown method only if the normal shutdown method fails.
6. System Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning the Equipment Your DSG1 unit can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the unit in water. Avoid solvents and commercial cleaners. 6.2 Preventive Maintenance The technician shall perform periodic visual inspections on the RF connections to make sure that there is nothing loose or broken which could affect the performance of the system.
+10 to 50 dBmV Status display Through an LCD on front panel Communication port 10/100Base-T Ethernet Setup Through CPAT interface Power 120 VAC, 0.5A (15W) fully loaded A.2 Physical Dimensions Standard 1RU chassis 4.4 cm x 21 cm x 33 cm / 1.75’’...
Effigis Support. Effigis is not liable for any damage that may occur during shipping. The customer should clearly mark the Effigis’ issued RA or reference number on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid and insured to Effigis. CPAT FLEX (DSG1)
effigis.com Equipment repaired or replaced under warranty will be returned at Effigis’s expense to Cus- tomer (Canada/USA) or Effigis’ representative (all other countries). B.2 Limited Product Warranty B.2.1 Hardware Effigis warrants to the original end user (Customer) that the new Effigis branded products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use, for one (1) year from the date of original shipment.
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY BE BASED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTRACT, COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. CPAT FLEX (DSG1)
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