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Telestra 4
Target and Studio
Training Manual
Document: DOC-01-TEL4-TM-1
Advanced Simulation Technology inc.500A Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon, Virginia, 20170 USA
Revision F (July, 2010)

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  • Page 1 ASTi Telestra 4 Target and Studio Training Manual Document: DOC-01-TEL4-TM-1 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.500A Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon, Virginia, 20170 USA Revision F (July, 2010)
  • Page 3 Product Name: Telestra 4 Product Suite ASTi Telestra 4 Target and Studio Training Manual © Copyright ASTi 2010. Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in sub- paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Title of Contents 1.0. Introduction and Agenda ....... . . 1 1.1.
  • Page 6 4.0. Telestra 4 Concepts........
  • Page 7 6.0. Model Services......... 33 6.1.
  • Page 8 9.0. ACE Studio Model Building (with hands-on exercises) ..62 9.1. Sine Wave......................62 Step 1: Building the Model ................. 62 Step 2: Connecting an ACU to the Model ............65 9.2. Mixer ........................ 67 9.3.

  • Page 9: Introduction And Agenda

    1.0. Introduction and Agenda 1.1. Summary ASTi’s Telestra 4 suite of products provides comprehensive sound and communications simula- tion software and equipment. Offering a wide range of capabilities and scalable solutions, the Telestra 4 products are designed to meet complex, high-fidelity, network distributed applications in today’s training.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 2.0. Hardware Overview The diagram below displays the typical system hardware setup. This system will vary in complex- ity from program to program. Studio ASTiNet/ Target Target Eth1 Eth1 ACENet Switch Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc.

  • Page 11: Target

    • 3-5 Network Ports depending on system (eth1 is always dedicated to ACENet) • Standard 2U 400 watt or greater auto-sensing power supply • Standard KVM connections (mouse, keyboard, and monitor) For more information on the Target, please see the Telestra 4 Target Operation and Maintenance Manual (DOC-01-TEL4-TUG-1). Power Button...

  • Page 12: Figure 3: Target Rear Panel

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) USB Ports Mouse Monitor Power Connection Ethernet Ports Keyboard Figure 3: Target Rear Panel Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 13: Studio

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 2.2. Studio The Studio is available on an ASTi Telestra 4 platform with a removable hard drive or as a soft- ware-only application that runs on a virtual machine on a customer-furnished computer.

  • Page 14: Audio Distribution Devices

    2.3. Audio Distribution Devices 2.3.1. ACU (ACENet Communication Unit) The ACU is a remote interface for audio and input/output (I/O) unit for ASTi’s Telestra 4 suite of products. The ACU provides the AD/DA conversion. All audio and I/O is digitally distributed between ACUs and Targets for maximum noise rejection and reliability.

  • Page 15: Acu2

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 2.3.2. ACU2 Expanding on the ACU device, the ACU2 audio and I/O distribution device features stereo opera- tion for independent left and right output support on a single connector, a reduced footprint for easy fit on a desktop or two units fit in a 1U 19”...

  • Page 16: Ace-Riu

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 2.3.3. ACE-RIU The ACE-RIU is a compact DSP-based interface module that connects remotely located operator headsets, speakers, and control panels to a central Target via the ACENet architecture. The ACE- RIU provides low-noise analog-digital conversion and low-latency distribution. The ACE-RIU has a sample rate of 48kHz ensuring high fidelity audio processing.

  • Page 17: Crown Tm Amplifiers

    Each amplifier is a network component that integrates with ASTi’s ACENet architecture. ASTi offers the CT 4200 4-channel amplifier in a 2U chassis and the CT 8200 8-channel in a 3U chassis. This platform is for audio out only and is generally used for aural cue programs.

  • Page 18: Peripherals

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 2.3.5. Peripherals In addition to the Telestra 4 audio hardware, there are also audio peripherals and user interfaces that connect to the equipment. These include but are not limited to: • Headsets, microphones, and speakers •...

  • Page 19: Protocols, Services, And Networks

    ASTi approved products. In ACE Studio, the Domain Editor provides the ability to set the parameters for the standards. For a complete overview of ASTi’s protocols, services, and networks, please see section “Proto- cols, Services, and Networks” in this document.

  • Page 20: Abstraction Of Protocols

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 3.1. Abstraction of Protocols In ACE Studio, models are developed independent of network protocols. All networking informa- tion is completed outside of the model. The Domain acts as a gateway that maps the protocols to the model, which makes it available to the outside world.

  • Page 21: Acenet

    For a list of ASTi approved switches and FAQs, please see the Telestra 4 ACENet User Guide (DOC-01-TEL4-AN-UG-1). Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 22: Figure 16: Acenet Audio Distribution Network

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) ASTiNet/DIS Target Target Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. Eth0 Eth0 Eth1 Eth1 ACENet Switch ACENet Compatible Amp (4ch.) ACENet 4 Channel ACU Switch ACE-RIU CHAN A CHAN B CHAN C CHAN D Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc.

  • Page 23: Astinet

    • Flexible Message Format: provides extensibility for use in as-yet unforeseen applications. With the introduction of the Telestra 4 generation of ASTi equipment, ASTiNet becomes the fun- damental networking protocol incorporated in the T4 platform with edge device domain configu- ration providing support to other protocols such as DIS, HLA and beyond.

  • Page 24: Dis

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 3.4. DIS When the Target is configured for DIS operation it can be connected directly to the DIS network. Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) is a simulation protocol standard developed jointly by industry and the military to enable interoperation of simulation and training devices over local and wide area networks.

  • Page 25: Hla

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 3.5. HLA Unlike many other HLA solutions, ASTi’s HLA implementation was developed from the ground up to fully exploit the flexibility and interoperability envisioned under DMSO’s High Level Architecture (HLA 1.3) standard. Multiple RTI support, established and published Radio SOM, agile FOM capabilities, back-channel communications options, and debug tools offer users a well supported HLA environment.

  • Page 26: Telestra 4 Concepts

    4.0. Telestra 4 Concepts 4.1. The Flow of Data The Telestra 4 concepts are very fundamental in understanding how the applications work together. Simply put, the project containing all model data and system configuration resides on the Target and is manipulated using ACE Studio software. The complicated part is understanding the break down of information flowing between real-time and non-real-time.

  • Page 27: Ace Studio Concepts

    In ACE Studio, a Project consists of several layers of audio system hardware, software models, and network configuration parameters. ASTi created these layers of information to extract all net- working configuration and hardware specifics from the model, which allows the model to be changed on the fly without having to reconfigure parameters.

  • Page 28: System Default Logins

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 4.3. System Default Logins Every system is set with the following default login username and password. ASTi recommends changing system passwords as necessary to meet system administration requirements. The root login for ACE Studio and Target is:...

  • Page 29: Cold Starts

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 4.4. Cold Starts The Cold Start procedures allow the users to build the systems from scratch. There are three main reasons for using the Cold Start procedures. 1. Installing the latest software version 2.

  • Page 30: Options File

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 4.5. Options File The Options file is used to control the functionality of the Target by specifying the number of credits available for component use. The Options file is unique for each project, and keyed to the MAC address of the Host NIC.

  • Page 31: System Configuration

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 4.6. System Configuration RMS provides network configuration for the user to specify the network interface for the system including IP address, card mode, and subnet mask for the Targets’ three Ethernet interface cards.

  • Page 32: Software

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5.0. Software There are three main system software areas Project Manager and Load Viewer (Manager) in ACE Studio and RMS. Project Manager • Provides management for the entire program or system.

  • Page 33: Project Manager

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5.1. Project Manager Many of today’s simulation and training applications have transitioned from beyond simple, stand-alone training devices to multi-platform, complex, networked simulation applications. Proj- ect Manager provides the ability to develop, configure, and manage sound and communications models, simulation applications, and other related elements across a set of platforms and applica- tions.

  • Page 34: Project Elements

    ACU and audio amplifier in environmental cue applications. • Sim Servers – Telestra 4 Simulation Server software runs server-based simulation applica- tions and services such as SATCOM, Terrain, high-fidelity (HF) propagation environments, HLA, Datalink, and NTP.

  • Page 35: Project Manager Tool

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5.1.2. Project Manager Tool Projects are developed and managed using the Project Manager tool. This tool is part of ASTi’s ACE Studio software suite. When launched, the Project Manager searches the network for avail- able Targets.
  • Page 36 Below is an example display from a View Log menu item selection in Project Manager. Note that the user can view the entire change history of their project. Some Project management features are also available through ASTi’s Remote Management Sys- tem (RMS) web services. Pointing a network browser at a Target from any convenient computer connected to the same network accesses the web-based RMS application on that Target.

  • Page 37: Layout

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5.1.3. Layout A Layout is a graphical and textual representation of the user’s Project with configuration param- eters. The Layout consists of a collection of user and tool-generated elements such as hardware, models, interfaces, communications assets, and exercise and communications planning parame- ters.

  • Page 38: Load Viewer

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5.2. Load Viewer A Load is a collection of models, which have been built and linked together to form a communications and sound model to run on a selected Target. Models can be generated via ACE Studio’s model development tools,...

  • Page 39: Models

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5.2.1. Models Models are the individual modeling elements generated by either Helpers and/or ACE Studio’s modeling environment. A model can be small and simple, for example, a set of components which model an engine sound, a ship board binaural operator, or an F-16 Caution Warning system.

  • Page 40: Servers

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5.2.2. Servers In addition to Targets, Server platforms can also be added to a Project. From a hardware standpoint, Server platforms are additional Target platforms connected to a set of Target sys- tems over a network.

  • Page 41: Model Services

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.0. Model Services 6.1. Intercoms Intercom components relate to internal communication paths within the model. This group includes the communication panel and local intercom buses. Audio on intercom buses is never transmitted onto the voice network.

  • Page 42: Sound Repositories

    See RMS “Upload Sound Files” for uploading soundfiles. All files must be: 48kHz, mono, 16-bit windows PCM. All soundfiles are uploaded to the following file location on the Tar- get: var/local/asti/<waveset>. Set the buffer to True to load soundfiles at model load. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 43: Math Plan

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.3. Math Plan The Math Plan in ACE Studio provides access to various mathematical functions, which may be applied to the Layout. The functions permit local manipulation of data within the models. The math plan objects include the following: •...

  • Page 44: Radios

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.4. Radios As the name suggests, radios are the simulated radio assets added to the model by a developer when building a communications model. Simulated radio components can be installed and used directly within...
  • Page 45 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 46: Comm Plan Tool

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.5. Comm Plan Tool Much like the real world, a Communication Plan (Comm plan) provides the necessary radio asset config- uration parameters (or fills) for the radio assets playing in the simulated environment.

  • Page 47: Radio Monitor

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.6. Radio Monitor The Radio Monitor is a network-debugging tool that allows the user to examine radios in the local radio environment and other servers. Updating in real time the Radio Monitor provides a view of the radios on the network.
  • Page 48 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) In the bottom of the window, view in-tune radios and click each name to view their details. The out-of-tune column is blank if all radios are intune (factors include occulting, ranging, terrain, squelch, etc.)

  • Page 49: Radio Filters

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.6.1. Radio Filters The Radio Monitor provides the ability to view radios available on the ASTiNet, DIS or both net- works. Use the filter to filter out a network or view both at the same time. Filter the radios as transmitters or receivers or by assigned Domain name or view all Domains.

  • Page 50: Statistics

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.6.2. Statistics The Radio Monitor statistics tab allows the user to view the radio details for diagnostic purposes. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 51: Domain Editor

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.7. Domain Editor The Domain Editor provides the ability to set standard DIS or HLA parameters to apply to the project for a specific exercise. In a DIS exercise, each simulated radio must be uniquely identified by a combination of Exercise ID, Site ID, Application ID, Entity ID and Radio ID.

  • Page 52: Helpers

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.8. Helpers Helpers are additional specialized tools within Project Manager that aid the user in building various types of Proj- ect elements. Helpers include: • Channel Helper • Communications Planner Tool •...

  • Page 53: Channels

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6.8.1. Channels At their basic level, Channels are audio connection points within the sound and communication model. A simple example is a mix of environmental cue sounds that must be routed to a particular speaker location. Another, more com-...
  • Page 54 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) There are three tabs in the Channel Helper. The ‘OP’ Operators tab allows the user to setup up to 16 radios for each operator. The HHT tab allows the user to setup up to 16 HHT Operators with up to 16 radios.

  • Page 55: Host Interface

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 7.0. Host Interface Hosts are representations of packet inter- faces which link state data from the user’s host application software to user developed sound and communications models in a Project. Each packet interface structure built into a model will have a correspond- ing host at the Project level.

  • Page 56: Host Control In The Project Level

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 7.1. Host Control in the Project Level In Project > Host the user adds the host containers and sockets are cre- ated within each host container. Each socket is defined as either HostIn or HostOut.
  • Page 57 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) For each HostOut socket created, the user must define the destination IP address, port, packet length in bytes, and the send rate in hertz. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 58: Host Control In The Load And Model Level

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 7.2. Host Control in the Load and Model Level In the Load, add a host model. This is required in order to create the host I/O packets. Inside the host model, select to add either a HostIn or HostOut packet when creating a host I/O packet com- ponent.
  • Page 59 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) Select the ‘Controller’ link to view the socket and packet statistics. For HostIn packets, there is a column for the ‘Fail Threshold’ time. If a packet has not arrived within the set amount of time then a communication failure is assumed.
  • Page 60 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) For HostIn the host I/O packet is used to define the values for the information coming in on the port. The IO packet values include: • Name – Enter the HostIn variable name.

  • Page 61: Host Interface Exercise

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 7.3. Host Interface Exercise This exercise assumes the user is familiar with the ACE modeling environment. Follow the figure below to setup the Host interface. Training Target #1 (Host) Training Target #2 (Comms)

  • Page 62: Remote Management System

    The Remote Management System 4 (RMS) is a specialized web server that provides complete sight and control of all ASTi devices on the simulation network, ranging from stand-alone to multi-site, exercise-wide network configurations. Using a standard web browser from anywhere on the network, users can view system status and health, edit network configurations and upload options files, perform project management, and ACU and host configuration.

  • Page 63: Getting Started

    IP address. For details on setting up the Target’s IP address see the Telestra 4 Quick Start Guide (DOC-01-TEL4-QSG-1). 8.1.1. Creating User Accounts Before creating new user accounts, users must login using the ASTi provided username and pass- word. Login for RMS:...
  • Page 64 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) After logging into RMS, users can select the “Manage Users” link located at the top right of most RMS pages. In RMS User Management, the admin user can add new user accounts as necessary.

  • Page 65: System

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 8.2. System 8.2.1. Status Navigate to the System > Status page to view the system and installation information. Select the “Contact Settings” link to enter installation and contact information for the system. The Target software version is also displayed on this page.

  • Page 66: Health

    ASTi with informative, accurate debugging details. The health system is made of a tree- like structure. Each section has sub-sections and those sub-sections have sub-sections and so on.

  • Page 67: Logs

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 8.2.3. Logs The System > Log page displays 100 of the most recent log entries. The user can download the log files to the local system to view the log details. Filter capabilities provide quick search capa- bilities for specific functions including debug, information, warnings, errors, etc.

  • Page 68: Configuration

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 8.3. Configuration 8.3.1. Uploading Options Files The Options file acts as a key to activate software packages for the system; without the Options file the system will only run with minimum options. The Options file is program-specific and may be installed on all the Targets delivered under one program.

  • Page 69: Audio Devices In Rms

    Note: RMS provides a wide variety of functions beyond the scope of this document, for additional information please consult ASTi’s RMS 4 User Guide (DOC-01-TEL4-RMS4-UG-4). The RMS 4 Guide is available for download at http://www.asti-usa.com/support/document/telestra4.html. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 70: Ace Studio Model Building (With Hands-On Exercises)

    The hands-on exercises build upon each other in a sense that a certain level of knowledge is assumed as you work your way through the exercises. Note: This document does not take the place of an ASTi training course. ASTi recommends a three-day training course which includes intensive hardware and software familiarization, and model building assistance oriented to the customer’s application.
  • Page 71 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6. Right-click the Target icon in the Layout and select ‘Edit’ to open the ‘Telestra Editor’ screen. 7. Select a Load from the drop down menu and select the ‘Update’ button.
  • Page 72 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 13.Right-click in the canvas to add an item, expand the Audio tab and select the Wave component. Name the component Sine_Wave1. Then select the ‘Add’ button. 14.Double-click on the Sine_Wave1 to open the ACE Data Viewer for the component.

  • Page 73: Step 2: Connecting An Acu To The Model

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) Step 2: Connecting an ACU to the Model 1. Right-click in the model canvas to add an item, under IOInterfaces select ACUchannel and name it ACU1. Then select the ‘Add’ button.
  • Page 74 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5. The Sine_Wave1 and ACU1 must be linked together to route audio out. To connect Sine_Wave1 to ACU1, middle-click on Sine_Wave1 which will open the Link Editor. 6. To link the signal, select the Sine_Wave1 with the OutSignal to ACU1 with the AudioOut signal, as shown below.

  • Page 75: Mixer

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.2. Mixer The mixer component provides controlled mixing of up to eight signals into a single, composite signal. The mixer controls determine which of the eight signals should be mixed with both indi- vidual and overall gain control.
  • Page 76 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6. Open the Square_Wave and set the frequency (for example 300). Route the Square_Wave outsignal to the Mixer using signal2. 7. Open the ACU object and select an ACU and channel A.
  • Page 77 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) Mixer Model Example Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 78: Vox And Demonstrating Folder Organization

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.3. Vox and Demonstrating Folder Organization The purpose of this tutorial is to demonstrate the use of the Vox component. The Vox component allows voice activated or push-to-talk (PTT) control over an audio input signal. The model will also demonstrate using model folders for organization.
  • Page 79 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) The Audio Folder will show the objects in other folders that are connected to the Audio Folder objects. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
  • Page 80 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) The ACU Folder will show the objects in other folders that are connected to the ACU Folder objects. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 81: Bonus Feature

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) Bonus Feature To add PTT capability to the headset and microphone using the Vox, add a link from Channel B PTT output to the Vox. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 82: Math Plan

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.4. Math Plan The Math Plan in ACE Studio provides access to various mathematical functions, which may be applied to the Layout. The functions permit local manipulation of data within the models.
  • Page 83 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 3. Select “Add Group” and name it “New_Group”. 4. Select “Add Function” and name it “Table_Function”. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
  • Page 84 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5. Select “Table” as the Function Type. 6. Double-click the “<edit>” link to the right of the description field. 7. Fill in the table values. 8. Click “OK” to close the Table Function editor.
  • Page 85 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 10. Install the Project. 11. Double-click the Telestra icon to open the Load Viewer. 12. Right-click in the canvas to add a Sim Model. 13. Double-click the model icon to open the model.
  • Page 86 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 19. In the data viewer, double-click the modifier field for an input and type in ‘20’. 20. You should now see the result is ‘0.1’ which matches the table’s output for an input of ‘20’.

  • Page 87: Playsound

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.5. Playsound The following tutorial demonstrates the use of a playsound component and the sound library by creating a simple playsound model. The playsound component provides the ability to play digi- tally encoded soundfiles.

  • Page 88: Uploading Sound Files

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.5.1. Uploading Sound Files The Uploading Sound Files page provides a two-step process to uploading sound files on the sys- tem. The user must first select a waveset or create a new one. The waveset is a folder that contains the soundfiles in the sound repository.

  • Page 89: Creating A Sound Library

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.5.2. Creating a Sound Library In the Project Manager > Sound Repositories, right-click to add a new sound library and name it accordingly. Open the Sound Library Editor and add groups, as necessary, to the library. The groups provide organization of the sound files.
  • Page 90 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) Note: Before getting started, connect a speaker to the ACU in Channel A and connect a headset with mic and 4 Channel PTT to the ACU in Channel B. In this example, the PTT is used to select channels to listen to two different playsounds.
  • Page 91 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 10. Add a new sound and type in the name of the sound. Then double-click under the Path column, where it says ‘Select...’ and select the soundfile. 11. Repeat step 10 for the second sound file.
  • Page 92 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 15. Open the Link Editor and route the ACUchannel_B_PTT with the PTTselect uint 8 to the Playsound component with the sound index signal. 16. To trigger the playsounds route the ACUChannel_B_PTT using signal PTT boolean to the Playsound component using the Trigger boolean.
  • Page 93 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 17. Next route the Playsound audio to play through the speaker. 18. Open ACUchannel_A_Speaker and set the identifier and channel A. 19. Reload the model. Each sound should play from the speaker by switching between channels 1 and 2 of the PTT.

  • Page 94: Intercoms

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.6. Intercoms This section demonstrates the use of Intercoms by creating a model with two operators operating on four busses using a PTT switch with the CommPanel component. The basic concept of the...

  • Page 95: Intercom Exercise

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.6.1. Intercom Exercise 1. In ACE Studio, create a new Project and install. Then add a Sim Model to create the canvas for building the model. 2. In the model canvas, add a new folder and name it Op1.
  • Page 96 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6. Create a link to route the audio in from the ACU to the Op1_Panel (CommPanel) using the PTT, select the Op1_ACUchannel PTT boolean signal and link it to the Op1_Panel through the PTT boolean signal.
  • Page 97 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 8. Create a link to route the sidetone of the headset back into the headset. This allows you to hear yourself through the headset. Select the Op1_Panel SideSignal and link it to the Op1_ACUchannel through the AudioOut signal.
  • Page 98 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 10. In the Op1_Panel, open the Intercom Bus Service. 11. In the Intercom Bus Service, add four new buses and name them. 12. Navigate back to the Op1_Panel and assign signal 1-4 to the busses by double-clicking in the value column.
  • Page 99 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 15. In the Op2 folder, change the component names to Op2 and change the ACU channel to a different channel that has a connected PTT and headset. 16.Verify the ACU channel gains set in RMS, these will vary depending on the ACU firm- ware.

  • Page 100: Radios

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.7. Radios Radios are the largest, most complex and most used components in ACE Studio. The following is a summary list of radio features for all simulated radios. • World Position – the x, y, z coordinates of the radio’s location.
  • Page 101 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) • Frequency Hopping – a method of rapidly switching frequencies while a receiver and transmitter communicate. The receiver and transmitter have to jump between the same frequencies, at the same speed, and at the same time.

  • Page 102: Local Radios

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.7.1. Local Radios This section focuses on the radio in its simplest form, the local radio. Local radios operate with two operators on one Target. Radio Exercise 1. Create a new Project and install.
  • Page 103 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5. Open the Geodetic and in the World Position Bus value add an EntityBus. (Note this must be the same bus set later in the RCU object). Create a New Bus and set the value.
  • Page 104 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6. Right-click and copy Folder1, then right-click and paste it. Rename it ‘Folder2.’ 7. Open Folder2 and open the Geodetic component and create a new EntityBus. 8. Set the Radio Bus for both Transceivers in Folder1 (Radio1) and Folder 2 (Radio2).
  • Page 105 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 11.In the Operator2 folder, change the CommPanel radio bus to RadioBus2. Also change the ACE-RIU component Channel to channel B (or another channel with connected audio peripherals). 12.Open the Model Link Editor for Operator1 and link the following as shown below:...
  • Page 106 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 14.Navigate back to the Projects Layout and open the Comm Planner. Expand the default Net and set the Frequency to a realistic number (100,000,000). 15.Save the Project and install the Layout.
  • Page 107 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 16.Navigate back to the model and open Folder1, set the Fill in the RCU component by dou- ble-clicking the empty area under the ‘Value’ column. Assign the Transceiver ID. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
  • Page 108 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 17.Open the Transceiver and assign the Transceiver ID (must be the same as the RCU). Set the Radio Name, Domain Name, Protocol ID, and World Position Bus. Note: You will have to return to the Project level (Project Manager) and add the Domain using the Domain Editor.

  • Page 109: Comms Model Workflow Using Helpers

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9.8. Comms Model Workflow using Helpers The following outline guides the user through the workflow for creating a comms model using the ACE Studio Helpers. This example assumes a level of familiarity with the ACE software.
  • Page 110 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 3. Create the Domain. a. Add a Domain and name it. b. Set the exercise ID (example 15). Also set the Site and App ID numbers, defaults to the last two IP octets.
  • Page 111 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 4. Create the Comm Plan. a. Select the ‘Net’ folder and set the FM frequency (for example 101000000). b. Select the ‘Fill’ folder and rename the ‘fill1’ file to radio1 or net1 (for clarity).
  • Page 112 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 5. Create the Radios. a. Add a World Position and name it (example WP1). Select the ‘+’ symbol under Radio name and select World_Position in the drop down menu. b. Add a radio and name it radio1.
  • Page 113 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) g. Select the check box next to the HHT Identifier. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
  • Page 114 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 6. Create the Channels. a. Select the HHT tab. b. Add an HHT and name it (example OP1). Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.
  • Page 115 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) c. Set the mode to Master or leave as Operator. d. Select MAX Radios for the Operator’s HHT Display. e. Select the Radios for the Operator, set the RX/TX status, lock and volume.
  • Page 116 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 7. Open the Telestra Editor. Right-click on the Telestra in the graphical layout and select ‘Edit’. a. Select the Sim Server tab, and select the DIS_Gateway. b. Select the SM tab, and select HHT State Machine.
  • Page 117 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 8. Add an ACE-RIU to the Layout. Right-click on the Layout canvas and select Add > ACE-RIU. a. Select the ACE-RIU from the drop down list. b. Name the ACE-RIU, this can be the same as the Identifier.
  • Page 118 ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 9. Save and Install the Layout. 10. Test the model. Copyright © 2010 Advanced Simulation Technology inc.

  • Page 119: Advanced Topics And Examples

    ASTi Telestra 4 Training Manual (Ver. 1, Rev. F) 10.0. Advanced Topics and Examples 10.1. Radios, Comm Panels and their Buses Radios, Comm Panels & their Buses Radio Control Service Transceiver ID Radio1 Bus Used for Radio Control Information Radio2 Bus...

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