WST FBM200A Operator's Manual

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FBM200A

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Page 1: Beacon Monitor
Beacon Monitor Operator’s Manual for model: FBM200A Version 2.00...
Page 2 The purchaser shall not in any event be entitled to, and WST shall not be liable for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any nature including, without limitation, business...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................1 UNPACKING ...................1 BEACON MONITOR................2 Antenna Connection:..............3 Optional Outdoor Antenna Installation: ........3 Installing the Application: .............3 SETTING UP THE APPLICATION ..........5 Monitor Mode: ................6 Monitor button................6 Map Button ................6 Setup button ................6 Status section ................6 Beacon Burst log area ..............
Page 4 Alarms ..................14 Receiver Setup – Receiver Alarms ........15 Audio/LED/Relay Alarm ............. 15 Audio Disable ..............15 Receiver Setup – Receiver Sensitivity ........16 Computer Setup – Computer Alarms ........17 Visual Alarm ............... 18 Audio Alarm ............... 18 Resetting Alarms ...............
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the FBM200 Beacon Monitor. This Operator’s Manual describes the installation and operation of the Beacon Monitor. UNPACKING Lift up on the inner fold on the right side of the Beacon Monitor box and remove the Beacon Monitor from the underside. The accessories are in the box on the right.
Page 6: Beacon Monitor
BEACON MONITOR Please read this Operator’s Manual to become familiar with the operation of the Beacon Monitor. Antenna Reset button Mounting Flange (4) button Indicator Relay contacts button Interface...
Page 7: Antenna Connection
USB port. The Beacon Monitor application must be installed on your computer prior to connecting the device. Go to www.wst.ca/beacon_monitor.html and install the latest version of the Beacon Monitor software. The following message will appear.
Page 8 The Beacon Monitor Setup screen will appear. Click Next. If Java is not installed on your computer, you will be prompted to install it. Follow all on-screen instructions. Once completed click Finish. The Beacon Monitor icon will appear on your computer desktop.
Page 9: Setting Up The Application
SETTING UP THE APPLICATION Click on the Beacon Monitor icon. The Beacon Monitor application will start and the following screen will be displayed: Connect the FBM200 receiver to a USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. This connection is both the power supply and the communication link to the receiver.
Page 10: Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode: Full Screen button Monitor button button Setup button Beacon burst log area Status section Beacon burst decode area code Monitor button The Monitor button will switch the screen to the Monitor mode. This is the normal mode for monitoring beacon burst activity. Map Button The Map button will switch the screen to the Map mode.
Page 11: Beacon Burst Log Area
Beacon Burst log area The Beacon Burst log area will automatically record and log all received 406 MHz beacon bursts. The information in this section includes date and time of beacon burst, beacon 15 Hex ID, country code, beacon transmit frequency, receive level of beacon signal, and a comments field.
Page 12: Map Mode
Map Mode: Clicking on the Map button will take you to the Map mode. Bird’s Eye window Compass selections Receiver icon area Monitor Code button Map Selections This section lets the user control what beacons are shown on the map. Selected Log Items Only Check the box when you want only the items selected in the Log Area (Monitor Mode) to be viewed on the map.
Page 13: Non-Location Beacons
Non-Location Beacons The user can check this box to show all non-location protocol beacons on the map. All non-location beacon icons will be placed in a vertical column below the Receiver icon. Normal Mode, Self Test, Test Protocol The user can further filter which beacons will be displayed on the map.
Page 14: Zoom
Clicking on a beacon icon will display the beacon’s decode details. This balloon can be resized as appropriate by grabbing a corner and dragging. The map display can be controlled by the user. Zoom Use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out as desired. Double click on the Receiver icon to zoom in automatically.
Page 15: Setup Mode
Setup Mode: Clicking on the Setup button will take you to the Setup mode. Setup button Setup panel Setup menu Setup Menu The setup menu has a selection of items. See details of each section in the Setup Items section below. Setup Panel The Setup panel is the information or setup area for each item in the Setup menu.
Page 16: Admin - Connections
Admin - Connections Select a name for the connected receiver (maximum 8 characters). The latitude and longitude of the receiver must be entered for the receiver to show on the map. Use decimal degrees format. Click Apply to save any changes.
Page 17: Admin - Passwords
Admin – Passwords Passwords – Setup If you wish to prevent an unauthorized person from making changes to the Beacon Monitor setup, then the password protection must be enabled. Click the Enable password protection box and enter the desired password (4 to 12 characters).Then re-type the password and click Apply.
Page 18: Password Reset
Password Reset If you forget your password, the password protection can be reset. Disconnect the unit from the Computer. Press and hold the reset button on the FBM200 while connecting the USB cable to the unit. If you wish to reinstate password protection then enter a new password.
Page 19: Receiver Setup - Receiver Alarms
Receiver Setup – Receiver Alarms Audio/LED/Relay Alarm The receiver audio alert will sound, the LED Indicator will flash red, and the relay contacts will close when a burst is received. The user has the option to set each receiver alarm notification method based on the mode of the received beacon burst.
Page 20: Receiver Setup - Receiver Sensitivity
Receiver Setup – Receiver Sensitivity Slider bars button Apply button The receiver sensitivity can be adjusted for each application. To receive beacon bursts from far away, set the sensitivity to the highest level of -125 dBm. This setting will receive bursts from near also.
Page 21: Computer Setup - Computer Alarms
Computer Setup – Computer Alarms All 406 MHz beacon bursts are encoded as either: 1. Normal Mode (Live Burst) 2. Self Test Mode 3. Test Protocol The user has the option to set each alarm notification method based on the mode of the received beacon burst. It is advised to always be alerted when a Normal Mode (Live Burst) is detected so that the user can take action or notify the authorities of a potential false alert.
Page 22: Visual Alarm
NOTICE! All Normal Mode bursts have the potential of being received by the satellites causing a false alert. If you are confident that a Normal Mode burst is definitely a false alert and has sufficient power to be received by the satellites, then contact your local Mission Control Center (MCC). Refer to the MCC list on page 32 of this Manual.
Page 23: Email Alerts
Email Alerts Email alerts can be automatically sent to many email addresses. Email – Conditions Check or un-check the boxes to suit your requirements so that the email notifications are sent for the corresponding beacon mode. Email - Configuration Enter the SMTP Mail server information for your outgoing mail server.
Page 24: Sms Alerts
Click Apply to save the changes. Click Test to send a test email. The email sent for each burst will contain a complete report. SMS Alerts SMS Text Messaging alerts can be automatically sent to many SMS recipients. SMS – Conditions Check or un-check the boxes to suit your requirements so that the SMS notifications are sent for the corresponding beacon mode.
Page 25: Customized Notifications
Customizing the email and SMS notifications to include additional data is possible. For instance, perhaps your company database has a name and contact number associated with a particular Beacon ID that you want to include with the email or SMS message. Please contact support@wst.ca for details.
Page 26: Help - About Beacon Monitor
Help – About Beacon Monitor The About Beacon Monitor screen shows the Beacon Monitor Software Revision and Receiver Information including Receiver Model, Receiver Serial Number, Receiver Firmware Version, and internal Receiver Temperature.
Page 27: Help Contents - Updates
Help Contents - Updates The application will automatically check for Software updates and, if available prompt you to complete the update. Check for Updates buttons You can also manually check for software updates by clicking on the Check for Updates buttons. If an update is available a pop-up notice will advise you.
Page 28: Help Contents - Feedback
Help Contents – Feedback In order to help us to continually improve our product, please send us your feedback. If you wish to receive a response please include your name and email address. All information received is kept confidential.
Page 29: Receiving Bursts
RECEIVING BURSTS Once your system is setup you should always verify reception by transmitting a self test burst from a 406 MHz beacon. All bursts that are received are logged and recorded. When a burst is a Normal Mode (Live Burst) the 15 Hex ID will be shown in red (see Index item #2 below).
Page 30: Data Files And Log Files
Data Files and Log Files: XML Files Each burst will produce an XML file located in Program Files>WS Technologies Inc>Beacon Monitor>Bursts. When the user deletes records from the log area on the Monitor page, the corresponding xml file will automatically be deleted. Log File Each burst will be added to a log file named Burstlog1.csv, located in Program Files>WS Technologies Inc>Beacon Monitor>Log.
Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions
(USB drive, memory card, disk, etc.), so that you can facilitate the software updates on the target computer. Go to the Beacon Monitor product page at www.wst.ca/beacon_monitor.html and click on the FBM200 Software button. Q: Do I need internet access to run Beacon Monitor?
Page 32 Q: Can I send emails or SMS messages to more than one recipient? A: Yes, the number of email and SMS recipients is unlimited. Q: I maintain my own database. Can I retrieve the burst information so I can select the data I want? A: Yes, there is a log file of all bursts received.
Page 33: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS BEACON MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS  SPECIFICATIONS  406 MHz Receiver Sensitivity -125 dBm  Out of Band Rejection (<400 MHz, >413 MHz) >145 dB  Harmonic Image Rejection >95 dB  406.0 – 406.1 MHz 406 MHz Input Frequency  406 MHz RF Input VSWR 1.20:1 ...
Page 34: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Supplier Name: WS Technologies Inc. #2 – 215 Neave Road Supplier Address: Kelowna, B.C. Canada V1V 2L9 Declares under our sole responsibility that the following product Product Name: 406 Beacon Monitor Model FBM200 Conforms to the following normative European and International Standards Normative: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)
Page 36: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION WS Technologies Inc. (WST) warrants the products manufactured by WST to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. Liability of WST under the foregoing warranty is limited to the replacement or repair, at the...
Page 37: Mission Control Center Contact Information
MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) CONTACT INFORMATION In the event that you believe a Normal Mode (Live Burst) has been transmitted with sufficient power to cause a false alert, the nearest Mission Control Centre (MCC) should be contacted. Please refer to the following list for the MCC in your country.
Page 38: Notes
NOTES Enter important data here for future reference. Product data FBM200A serial number: _________________ Date Purchased: _________________ Email data Outgoing Mail Server: _________________ Outgoing Mail Server Port: _________________ SMTP Username: _________________ SMTP Password: _________________ SMS data SMS Mail Server: _________________...
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