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APM4AM-SAT WS

Installation and Configuration Guide

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Page 3: ...AMERICAN INNOVATIONS LTD APM4AM SAT WS Installation and Configuration Guide American Innovations Ltd http www aiworldwide com 12211 Technology Blvd Austin TX 78727 Phone 512 249 3400 Fax 512 249 3444...

Page 4: ...s text the American Innovations logo and icon are trademarks of American Innovations Ltd The Bullhorn logo and icon are registered trademarks of American Innovations Ltd Other trademarks and trade nam...

Page 5: ...ing the Satellite Look Angle 5 Confirming the Satellite Look Angle 6 Installing the APM4AM SAT WS 7 Installing the AC Battery Charger 12 Bullhorn Information Line 12 Troubleshooting 13 Contacting Tech...

Page 6: ...iguring the Controller Clock 26 Configuring a Transmission Schedule 27 Configuring Input Channels in Active Digital Mode 29 Saving Configuration Settings in the Event Log 31 Transmitting a Test Packet...

Page 7: ...all and configure the APM4AM SAT WS Small slotted screwdriver Small Phillips head screwdriver Wire stripper Wire cutters Voltmeter Socket or open end wrench set Satellite terminal provided Satellite t...

Page 8: ...mium Business or Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or higher Windows NET Framework version 1 1 or higher provided Universal Configuration Toolkit UCT software provided USB device driver provided Internet E...

Page 9: ...ures that may cause radio signal interference 2 Install the unit in an area that provides enough working space to perform routine maintenance such as changing the battery or configuring the unit for s...

Page 10: ...reless link transmitter is installed with the APM4AM SAT WS Complete installation and startup procedures are described in the documentation included with the transmitter Use the following procedure to...

Page 11: ...e satellite terminal should be located at least 6 feet from any object taller than 1 feet The satellite terminal should be pointed at approximately a 20 degree angle above the southern horizon for ins...

Page 12: ...e enclosure 2 Connect the battery cable in the Battery connector on the controller board For location of the Battery connector refer to Figure 1 8 on page 11 3 For locations outside the United States...

Page 13: ...ect to fading due to rain snow clouds and other weather conditions Every attempt has been made to ensure the highest level of system availability and reliability However the previously mentioned facto...

Page 14: ...1 4 Optional Mounting Bracket c Mount the enclosure making sure the area around the enclosure provides enough working space to easily open the enclosure when performing routine maintenance or configur...

Page 15: ...astic screws provided Figure 1 6 Mounting Bracket and Satellite Terminal c Plug the mating connector on the interface cable in the connector on the bottom of the satellite terminal Apply non conductiv...

Page 16: ...ould not be installed in an area where standing water may occur The installation area should provide a clear line of sight to the satellite with no obstructions such as building trees or hills The sat...

Page 17: ...art the UCT software When the Find Devices window displays select the type of unit you are working with After selecting the unit the configuration software begins to initialize A status bar at the bot...

Page 18: ...erating the green LED light displays Bullhorn Information Line The Bullhorn Information Line is an automated attendant telephone system It is typically used when installing units in the field The syst...

Page 19: ...the wireless transmitter and ensure that the path between receiver and transmitter is clear from any obstructions Contacting Technical Support If you need assistance with the installation or configura...

Page 20: ...14 Chapter 1 Installation...

Page 21: ...r click Start Programs American Innovations Configuration Toolkit When the software begins to initialize a window displays with the message Connecting to unit as the software continues to scan and det...

Page 22: ...tors in the bottom right hand side of the main configuration window indicate the current operating status of the unit From left to right the first indicator is green and displays continually when usin...

Page 23: ...the unit in the status category labeled Not Responding in x Days You can view units assigned to this status category by displaying the Summary or Unit Category Detail windows The Not Responding status...

Page 24: ...ssarily mean reliable satellite coverage Low look angles less than 15 degrees elevation may also be subject to fading due to rain snow clouds and other weather conditions Every attempt has been made t...

Page 25: ...running inside the unit It does not keep track of the month or year and does not correct itself for daylight savings time The unit uses the controller clock as a basis for all time related operations...

Page 26: ...Auto Update is disabled NOTE To enable Auto Update click the check box If dashes display in the Current Read or Accumulator fields instead of a current reading the input channel is either disabled Off...

Page 27: ...ays in the top window of the alarm field when the alarm setting Transmit High Alarm is enabled When the alarm settings Transmit High Alarm and Repeat High Alarm are both enabled for an input channel H...

Page 28: ...using either the Save To Template command available on the Advanced Template menu or the Folder for log files command available on the Tools Options menu The UCT software assigns a default filename t...

Page 29: ...omplete the following steps to select a unit to configure 1 Start the UCT software by double clicking the program icon on your desktop or click Start Programs American Innovations Configuration Toolki...

Page 30: ...n the Open Template window appears navigate to the folder that contains the configuration template 3 Select the template and click Open A status window displays as the UCT software applies configurati...

Page 31: ...ns window displays click Done to close the window and return to the main configuration window Configuring Battery Information Complete the following steps to configure battery information 1 Click Chan...

Page 32: ...installed by clicking a date in the calendar A date with a blue background indicates the date is selected A date with a red border indicates the current date d Click Save NOTE If you decide to exit th...

Page 33: ...ime forward or backward Configuring a Transmission Schedule As an option you can include a SN Delay serial number delay in the transmission time The last three digits of the unit serial number serve a...

Page 34: ...licking the check box again The Add Delay option is based on the unit serial number The unit serial number is the number of seconds added to the reporting time specified for Transmit report at For exa...

Page 35: ...digital mode 1 On the main configuration window click the channel button that corresponds to the input channel you are configuring The Channel Setting window displays Figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 Channel S...

Page 36: ...steps to configure alarm settings a If you want the unit to transmit an alarm packet when the input voltage is lower than the threshold value click the Transmit Low Alarm check box or click the Transm...

Page 37: ...n settings are saved in an Event Log also called configuration file The Event Log contains information that can be used to configure the unit on the Bullhorn website The Event Log saves on your hard d...

Page 38: ...2 volts or higher If the battery voltage is 10 8 volts or lower replace the battery as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted service NOTE The controller board includes an activity indicator LED whi...

Page 39: ...lete the following steps to exit the UCT complete the installation 1 Click File Exit or press Alt F4 2 Disconnect the configuration cable from the unit and your computer 3 Close the door on the APM4AM...

Page 40: ...34 Chapter 2 Configuration...

Page 41: ...s Width 6 5 inches Depth 4 5 inches Power Rechargeable sealed lead acid battery Capacity 3 4 AH Nominal voltage 12 V Low battery level 11 0 volts 20 C Dead battery level 10 5 volts 20 C AC Charger Inp...

Page 42: ...rminal contains no user serviceable parts or replaceable fuses Opening the terminal will void the warranty Inmarsat Satellite Coverage Global 5 overlapping regions and spot beams For more information...

Page 43: ...talled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation I...

Page 44: ...cation Number The Export Control Classification Number ECCN assigned by the U S Bureau of Industry and Security BIS to the software and or hardware products described in this manual is as follows ECCN...

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Page 46: ...http www aiworldwide com 12211 Technology Blvd Austin TX 78727 Phone 512 249 3400 Fax 512 249 3444 Part No 122143 000 Rev 1 May 17 2010...

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