iScout® System User’s Manual
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© McQ Inc 2008
2.2
OmniSense LHCN Operation
A LHCN will startup following this scenario:
1.
Upon power up of the unit, a 10 minute interval called
Emplacement
begins which does
the following:
·
Conducts a BITE
·
Sends a status and configuration message through the RF Radio
·
Attempts to connect to a satellite and send a status and configuration to an
OmniSense Server
·
Determines a GPS position
The purpose of this installation section is to provide the field operator with the necessary steps to
quickly deploy the OmniSense LHCN without detailed knowledge of the operation of the
system. The goal is to outline a set of steps for the quick deployment of the LHCN and then
allow more fully trained personnel to use the OmniSense system’s remote configuration
capability to tailor the LHCN once it is in place.
2.2.1
LHCN Installation
Installing the Local Comms Antenna to the LHCN Housing
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2-1 throughout this procedure.
1.
Secure the Local Communications antenna either on the antenna connector on the LHCN
case or remote it using the 6 meter Antenna Cable.
2.
Attach the female connector of the local comms antenna to the “ANT” connector (bottom
right connector) on the LHCN Housing.
3.
If remoting the antenna, hide the antenna in the camouflage or in a nearby tree or bush.
Do not lay the antenna on the ground; it must be elevated off the ground to work. It can
be oriented in an upward direction or can hang upside down.
4.
Cover antenna wire with dirt or trench it.
Figure 2-1: LHCN Connectors