SeeGull
®
MX Hardware Reference Manual
PCTEL, Inc.
Page 12
Rev. K
4. Operation
This section discusses calibration, software
upgrades, and integration of the SeeGull MX
Scanning Receiver into th
e user’s test
system.
4.1.
Calibration
SeeGull MX Scanning Receivers are
calibrated at the factory. Recalibration is
recommended every two years in order to
maintain specified accuracy levels. The date
of the last calibration is listed on a label
attached to the SeeGull MX. Please refer to
the Calibration Notice in Section 8.3 for more
information. Re-calibration is available as an
optional service from PCTEL.
4.2.
Software Upgrades
The SeeGull MX Scanning Receiver stores
the application program in internal, non-
volatile memory, enabling software-based
upgrades to the scanner. Upgrades may be
needed to incorporate new features or bug
fixes. Please note that some upgrades can
only be performed at PCTEL’s factory.
4.3.
Controlling the Scanner and
Acquiring Data
Once the SeeGull MX has been set up (see
Section 3
), software such as PCTEL’s
SeeHawk may be used to control the scanner
and acquire data.
A unit is controlled and the measurement data
are received, via the USB communication link.
If the user incorporates the scanner into a
test system that runs on Windows Vista,
Windows XP, or Windows 7 use
PCTEL’s Application Programming
Interface (API).
If the user has a system that runs on
an operating system other than
Windows, use the description of the
USB interface and messages found in
the SeeGull MX Product Reference.
Note:
PCTEL recommends having the
SeeGull MX Scanning Receiver
recalibrated every 2 years.
