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Table of contents

2. Specifications

3. Configuration

3.1 Transmitting data

3.2 Receiving data

3.3 Pass reject list

4. Firmware updates

4.1 Local update

4.2 Remote update

5. Downloading ALERT2 data

5.1 Remote download

5.2 Local download—USB flash drive or microSD card

5.3 LoggerNet ALERT2 Administration Utility

6. Port descriptions

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Page 2: ...Transmitting data 9 3 2 Receiving data 9 3 3 Pass reject list 10 4 Firmware updates 10 4 1 Local update 11 4 2 Remote update 12 5 Downloading ALERT2 data 12 5 1 Remote download 13 5 2 Local download U...

Page 3: ...RT2 standards maintained by the National Hydrologic Warning Council NHWC and the ALERT2 Protocol Technical Working Group TWG formally the ALERT Users Group AUG The ALERT2 protocol was released by the...

Page 4: ...r called decoder_output on the USB flash drive If and only if the device finds this folder ALERT2 output will be synchronized to the folder The USB flash drive is also used to install a firmware updat...

Page 5: ...P server The AL205R AL205B will not transmit using TDMA with an NTP time source GPS On Lights up to indicate the GPS is currently powered up The GPS may require several minutes to initially get a fix...

Page 6: ...v1 1 API v1 0 Supports ALERT2 API input and ALERT2 API and ASCII output Implements proposed protocol extension for Configurable Forward Error Correction Encryption and Authorization and End to End Re...

Page 7: ...ol 1 4 0 exe version with an AL205R AL205B using firmware version 1 4 0 Previous and current versions of A2Control are available at www campbellsci com downloads term A2Control b 4 Both the AL205R AL2...

Page 8: ...n the serial port drop down menu instead of a port number Remote access to the AL205R AL205B is disabled by default To enable it launch A2Control software click the gear icon click the IP Settings tab...

Page 9: ...for the ALERT2 network The frame needs to be long enough to accommodate all remote stations repeaters and possible future stations transmitting on the same frequency TDMA Slot Length IND Settings Sets...

Page 10: ...er used in the Airlink preamble The value is in milliseconds RF Tail Time IND Settings The amount of unmodulated carrier to follow after the transmitted frame The value is in milliseconds Invert Modul...

Page 11: ...decodes ALERT2 data when powered When the AL205R AL205B finds a valid Bit Sync pattern in the incoming audio it turns on the Bit Sync LED and begins listening for a valid Frame Sync pattern which sho...

Page 12: ...if they are in the list Messages can be filtered by Source Address Destination Address or the path list added by other repeaters Messages can either be reported locally in the ALERT2 logs or dropped s...

Page 13: ...humb drive into the USB port of the AL205R AL205B 4 Wait more than two minutes for the AL205R AL205B to recognize the USB thumb drive and start the firmware update The Bit Sync LED flashes rapidly whi...

Page 14: ...e Password as configured in the AL205R AL205B FIGURE 4 1 AL205B firmware upload After successfully connecting to the AL205R AL205B upload the firmware file to the root folder of the device After the u...

Page 15: ...t may be helpful for troubleshooting 5 2 Local download USB flash drive or microSD card When a USB flash drive is inserted in the USB port the AL205R AL205B automatically copies system logs onto the U...

Page 16: ...k functionality but the AL205R AL205B can connect directly to a computer serial port NOTE LoggerNet Admin software is required to use LoggerNet ALERT2 Administration Utility 1 Start ALERT2 Administrat...

Page 17: ...name and select TCP IP for the Link Type Click OK b In the TCP Callback Port field enter an open TCP IP port number TIP Remote access to this port may require opening a port in the server firewall Co...

Page 18: ...using a callback TCP IP connection 6 If using a serial port do the following a Type a base name and select Serial Port for the Link Type Click OK b Select the Serial Port to which the AL205R AL205B i...

Page 19: ...n to access the configuration settings 9 If using TCP IP do the following a Click the IP Settings tab b In the ASCII IP Forward field type the DNS or IP address of the LoggerNet Admin server followed...

Page 20: ...the AL205R AL205B 10 If using a serial port do the following a Click the Serial Port Settings tab b For the serial port that the AL205R AL205B is connected set the Output Mode to ASCII and the Baud R...

Page 21: ...elp for more information 6 Port descriptions The AL205R AL205B has three serial ports with configurable functionality The serial ports operate at RS 232 line levels Table 6 1 Serial port pinout from l...

Page 22: ...000 not enabled by default Table 6 3 p 20 provides the pinout for the RX port Table 6 4 p 21 provides the pinout for the TX port NOTE The RX radio connector can handle a maximum of 1 5 A of continuous...

Page 23: ...acing the AL205R AL205B Pin number Label Pin function 1 AO RF data output from the AL205R AL205B 2 G Ground 3 PTT Push to talk 4 12V 12 V power provided by the AL205R AL205B 5 CS Channel select AL205R...

Page 24: ...ther manufacturer s products that are resold by Campbell Scientific are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer Refer to www campbellsci com terms warranty for more informat...

Page 25: ...ion or Repair Reference number contact your CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC regional office Please write the issued number clearly on the outside of the shipping container and ship as directed For all returns the...

Page 26: ...rohibit climbing by other persons Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers l Use only manufacturer recommended parts materials and tools Utility and Electrical l Y...

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