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ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Eclipse2 IP Commander Software User Manual Publication Reference 23 November 2011 ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual Eclipse2 IP Commander SoftwareUser Manual ublication Reference – 0308920019 23 November 2011 1 IP Commander Software
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 2 Disclaimer Due to our policy of continuous improvement of our products and services, technical specifications and claims that were correct at time going to print maybe subject to variation without notice. RF Technology has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this document is correct, but does not accept liability due to typographical, omissions or other errors or subsequent modifications of the product. Copyright All information contained in this manual is the property of RF Technology Pty Ltd. All rights are reserved. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or reduced in any manner without prior written permission. All trade names referenced are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers. RF Technology Pty Limited Unit 46 / 7 Sefton Road Thornleigh NSW 2120 Sydney Australia Phone +61 2 9484 1022 Fax +61 2 9484 1288 Web www.rftechnology.com.au
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 3 Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 6 2. Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 6 2.1. Connection ............................................................................................................................. 6 2.2. Default Login .......................................................................................................................... 8 2.3. Changing Admin Password ..................................................................................................... 8 2.4. Auto Login .............................................................................................................................. 9 3. Base Station Menu ...................................................................................................................... 10 3.1. Adding a Base Station Connection ....................................................................................... 10 3.2. Connecting to a Base Station ............................................................................................... 11 4. Admin Menu ................................................................................................................................ 12 4.1. Users ..................................................................................................................................... 12 4.2. Base Station Software .......................................................................................................... 13 4.3. Backup and Restore .............................................................................................................. 13 4.3.1. Backup ........................................................................................................................... 14 4.3.2. Restore .......................................................................................................................... 14 4.4. Check for Update .................................................................................................................. 14 4.5. Auto Check Updates ............................................................................................................. 14 4.6. Slow Connection ................................................................................................................... 15 4.7. Play Alarm Audio .................................................................................................................. 15 4.8. Reboot Base Station ............................................................................................................. 15 5. Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 16 5.1. Operational Channel ............................................................................................................ 17 5.2. Networking ........................................................................................................................... 17 5.3. Logging (Syslog) .................................................................................................................... 18 5.4. Versions ................................................................................................................................ 18 5.5. Exciter Transmit Power ........................................................................................................ 18 5.6. Reciter Temperature ............................................................................................................ 18 5.7. RX Path ................................................................................................................................. 18 5.8. RSSI ....................................................................................................................................... 19 5.9. C/N ........................................................................................................................................ 19 5.10. Channel Bandwidth ............................................................................................................ 19 5.11. RX P25 NAC ......................................................................................................................... 19 5.12. RX P25 BER ......................................................................................................................... 19
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 4 5.12.1. RX VCO ......................................................................................................................... 19 5.13. TX Path ............................................................................................................................... 19 5.14. Forward Power ................................................................................................................... 19 5.15. Reverse Power .................................................................................................................... 19 5.16. Maximum Deviation ........................................................................................................... 20 5.17. TX VCO ................................................................................................................................ 20 5.18. TX P25 NAC ......................................................................................................................... 20 5.19. Voting ................................................................................................................................. 20 6. Signals .......................................................................................................................................... 22 6.1. Using the Signal Map ............................................................................................................ 22 6.2. Function Blocks..................................................................................................................... 24 6.2.1. FM Demodulator ........................................................................................................... 24 6.2.2. FM Modulator ............................................................................................................... 24 6.2.3. Tone Decoder ................................................................................................................ 25 6.2.4. Tone Encoder................................................................................................................. 25 6.2.5. De-Emphasis .................................................................................................................. 25 6.2.6. Pre-Emphasis ................................................................................................................. 26 6.2.7. Line Input ....................................................................................................................... 26 6.2.8. Line Ouput ..................................................................................................................... 26 6.2.9. Gain ............................................................................................................................... 26 6.2.10. Phase Invert ................................................................................................................. 27 6.2.11. Speaker ........................................................................................................................ 27 6.2.12. Microphone ................................................................................................................. 27 6.2.13. Voice Reporting ........................................................................................................... 27 6.2.14. Tone Generator ........................................................................................................... 28 6.2.15. Signal Mix .................................................................................................................... 28 6.2.16. Priority ......................................................................................................................... 28 6.2.17. Notch Filter .................................................................................................................. 28 6.2.18. High Pass Filter ............................................................................................................ 28 6.2.19. Low Pass Filter (LPF) .................................................................................................... 29 6.2.20. Pass Filter (BPF) ........................................................................................................... 29 6.2.21. Band Stop Filter (BSF) .................................................................................................. 29 6.2.22. APCO P25 Demodulator .............................................................................................. 29 6.2.23. APCO P25 Modulator .................................................................................................. 29 6.2.24. Talkgroup Out (VoIP/RoIP) .......................................................................................... 30
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 5 6.2.25. Talkgroup IN (VoIP/RoIP) ............................................................................................. 30 6.2.26. Multi-Tone Decoder .................................................................................................... 31 6.2.27. Multi-Tone Encoder ..................................................................................................... 31 6.2.28. Continuous Wave Identification .................................................................................. 32 7. Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 35 7.1. Overview .............................................................................................................................. 36 7.2. FM & P25 RX Profile ............................................................................................................. 36 7.3. FM & P25 TX Profile .............................................................................................................. 36 7.4. RX Subaudio .......................................................................................................................... 37 7.5. TX Subaudio .......................................................................................................................... 37 7.6. RX Mute/RSSI........................................................................................................................ 37 7.7. RX P25 ................................................................................................................................... 37 7.8. TX P25 ................................................................................................................................... 37 7.9. TX P25 ................................................................................................................................... 38 7.10. TX CWID .............................................................................................................................. 38 7.11. Trace ................................................................................................................................... 38 8. Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 40 8.1. Codec calibration .................................................................................................................. 40 8.2. Output power calibration ..................................................................................................... 40 8.3. RSSI calibration ..................................................................................................................... 41 9. SNMP ........................................................................................................................................... 42
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 6 1. Introduction The Eclipse2 series product range is a radio platform that provides an array of features and applications. The IP Commander software is used to monitor and configure a range of parameters, within the Eclipse2 Transceiver Modules, via the local USB port or remotely using the Internet Protocol over Ethernet. IP Commander is a platform independent application, written in Java®, and will run on many operating systems, including all versions of Microsoft® Windows, Apple® MAC OS and Linux. IP Commander can additionally calibrate and update the Eclipse2 Transceiver Module firmware via USB or remotely over Ethernet. 2. Getting Started 2.1. Connection To physically connect the computer running IP Commander to the Eclipse2 Transceiver Module, use the front mounted USB connector or the rear mounted Ethernet socket. A standard “Type A” USB cable or RJ45 terminated Ethernet cable is required to connect to the Eclipse2 Transceiver module. Note that the USB connection is not supported under Microsoft Vista®. The Eclipse2 has a preconfigured IP address of 192.168.1.201, however customers can specify their own IP addresses at time of order. Ensure that the computer, on which IP commander is running, is on the same IP network as the Transceiver Module. The network mask will be 192.168.1.XXX when using the Transceiver Module’s default IP address. If you are unable to connect via the Ethernet connection or if the IP Address is unknown, you can still connect by using the front panel mounted USB port. The IP Address can be reset to a value of 192.168.1.201 by simultaneously pressing, and holding, the front panel speaker and microphones PTT buttons, for five seconds. NOTE: The IP Address reset sequence will not work if the front panel is disabled.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual Figure 1 Base station front anManual Base station front and rear views 7
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 8 2.2. Default Login Start IP Commander by clicking on the desktop icon and log in using the following user name and password and click “OK” Default User Name: admin Default Password: rft NOTE: The logon screen will not be displayed if “Auto Logon” is enabled. NOTE: The user name and password are case sensitive. 2.3. Changing Admin Password To change the administrator password: 1. Select “Admin” from the main menu bar. 2. Select “Users”. 3. Select “admin” from the list and click “Edit”. 4. Enter and confirm your new password and click “OK” Figure 2 Login screen Figure 3 Changing Administrator Password
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 9 2.4. Auto Login IP Commander can be setup to auto login, without requiring a username and password. To enable Auto Login select “Admin” from the toolbar and click “Auto Login” NOTE: Auto Login is enabled by default. If you upgrade IP Commander, you will need to turn Auto Login off after the upgrade is complete. Figure 4 Auto Login
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 10 3. Base Station Menu The Base Station Menu stores a list of base stations, to which IP Commander may be connected. 3.1. Adding a Base Station Connection To configure a base station connection, select from the main toolbar “File” then select “Base Stations” There are two default entries in the table: • Eclipse2 default IP Address 192.168.1.201 • Local Base Station using the USB Port Any entry can be added or removed from the list except for the Local USB Port. NOTE: The USB Port is always present and cannot be removed. To add a base station to the connection list, click “Add” and then enter a station name, a description and the valid IP address of the base station. An existing entry can also be edited or removed from the list. Figure 5 Adding a Base Station Configuration
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 11 3.2. Connecting to a Base Station To connect to a base station, double click an entry in the list or highlight an entry and click “Connect”. Figure 6 Connecting to a Base Station
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 12 4. Admin Menu The Admin menu allows you to: • Add or remove users • Upgrade and rollback Base Station software • Backup and restore a snapshot of the base station configuration and software. • Check for Software Updates via the RF Technology website • Reboot the currently selected Base Station • Select “Slow Connection <9600bps” speed • Enable “Alarm Audio” • Enable “Auto Login” 4.1. Users The User Configuration menu allows you to add, delete or edit additional users from the table. NOTE: There must be at least one entry in the list with the access level set to Administrator. Figure 7 User Configuration Menu
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 13 4.2. Base Station Software IP Commander can perform an update or rollback of the base station software. The Eclipse2 contains two copies of the firmware image, one active and one inactive. During a software upgrade, the new version is copied to the inactive memory location, only becoming active after a successful installation. If an upgrade is interrupted, the original firmware will continue to be active. The software upgrade is carried out using the local USB port or remotely using the Ethernet connection. The firmware files are supplied with a filename in the following format: • firmware_1_8_0.esw The filename determines the version number; in the above example, the Version number is 1.8.0 and the file extension .esw indicates that it is an Eclipse2 software file. To upload a new firmware file click “Upload” and select the firmware file and click “Apply”. Once the upload has been completed, the base station will save the current base station configuration and deploy the new firmware image. When the new firmware has been deployed, click “OK” to reboot the base station. During the reboot process, the base station will make the new firmware active and load the configuration, which was automatically saved from the previous firmware. A firmware update will take approximately two minutes to complete. To rollback the firmware back to the previous version, select the inactive version and click “Apply”. 4.3. Backup and Restore This process allows the saving and restoration of the base station non-volatile configuration Figure 8 Base Station Software Upload
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 14 data, including the signal map and channel profiles. 4.3.1. Backup To start the Backup process select “Backup/Restore” from the Admin menu, then type a filename for the backup file. Click “Save” and the backup process will start. The backup process will take approximately two minutes to complete. The backup file will have a default format of “base_station_name@xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.ebs” • Where base_station_name is the text from the networking name field • xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP Address of the base station. • .ebs is the file extension of the backup file. However, the Backup file can be changed to any name provided the file extension remains as .ebs 4.3.2. Restore To start the Restore process select “Backup/Restore” from the Admin menu, then select a previously saved backup file, click “Open” and the Restore process will start. The restore process will take approximately two minutes to complete. 4.4. Check for Update Select “Check for Update” to make IP Commander to immediately check for any software updates via the internet. This function is currently not implemented. 4.5. Auto Check Updates This selection allows IP Commander to check automatically for any software updates via the internet. This function is currently not implemented. Figure 9 Base Station Configuration Restore
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 15 4.6. Slow Connection This selection adjusts IP Commander’s response time to suit slow speed networks. Only enable this selection for IP networks that have a data rate of 9600bps or less. 4.7. Play Alarm Audio If enabled, IP Commander will play an “Alarm” sound in a response to an alarm message sent from the base station. The alarm will be played through the speakers connected to the computer. The alarm sound can be customised by replacing the file “C:\Program Files\IPCommander\wav\alarm.wav” with a sound file of your choosing. This WAVE sound file will be repeatedly played during an alarm condition. 4.8. Reboot Base Station Clicking on “Reboot Base Station” will send a command to restart the Reciter Module.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 16 5. Overview Once a connection with a base station has been established, the overview panel will display the following information: • Operational Channel including Name and Transmit/Receive frequencies. • Networking Information including Name, IP address and subnet mask. • System Logging including IP address and message type. • Software, Hardware and Database Versions • Temperature • Receive Signal Level (RSSI) in dBm • RF Carrier to Noise Ratio (C/N) in dB • Exciter Transmit Power level • Transmit Forward and Reverse Power levels • Transmit and Receive VCO Tuning Voltage • Reference Frequency • P25 NAC Codes • P25 BER • In-base voting
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 17 5.1. Operational Channel Displays the current active channel including transmit and receive frequencies. To change channels click on the “Up” or “Down” arrows on the “Channel” field and click the “Apply” button. 5.2. Networking The Networking field displays, and allows the configuration of, the parameters required for IP networking: the current base station name, IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP. • Name: Specifies the name of the base station. • IP: The IP Address of the base station. This is the IP Address to which IP Commander will connect. • Mask: The subnet mask of the base station. The subnet mask defines which IP addresses are to be treated as being inside the LAN, and which are outside the LAN. • Gate: The gateway IP, or default route, for the base station. A value of “0.0.0.0” means there is no default route. The gateway IP is the address to which traffic destined outside the LAN will be sent to. Changes to these fields require that the base station be rebooted, for the new network settings to be accepted and to take effect. On pressing the Apply button, the user will be asked if it is okay to reboot the Eclipse2. If a reboot is declined, the changes will be Figure 10 Overview Panel
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 18 discarded and the current settings retained. 5.3. Logging (Syslog) The Eclipse2 has a built-in Syslog client conforming to the RFC3164 protocol. When enabled the Eclipse2 will send messages to a Syslog Server or Host using a specified IP address and severity level. • Enable Logging: Click on check box to enable logging. • Host: Enter the IP address of the Syslog Server that will receive the messages. • Min Severity: Specifies the level of the message type. There are eight message types: Level 0. Emergency Level 1. Alert Level 2. Critical Level 3. Error Level 4. Warning Level 5. Notice Level 6. Informational Level 7. Debug 5.4. Versions Displays the current software, hardware and database version numbers. 5.5. Exciter Transmit Power Displays the current Exciter RF Power Output in Watts. The Exciter has an RF power output of 0.1 watt to 5 watts, set via the Power field. To change the Exciter TX power, enter the required power level and click the “Apply” button. Valid power levels are from 0.1 to 5 watts in 0.1 watt increments. 5.6. Reciter Temperature Displays the current free air temperature inside the reciter module. 5.7. RX Path
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 19 When receiving a valid analog signal the RX path will be highlighted in green. Blue highlighting indicates a valid P25 signal. 5.8. RSSI Displays the Received Signal Strength in dBm. 5.9. C/N Displays the current RF Carrier to Noise Ratio in dB. 5.10. Channel Bandwidth Displays the current channel bandwidth. 12.5KHz or 25KHz. 5.11. RX P25 NAC Displays the current decoded RX NAC. Only displayed when the C4FM demodulator is present on the signal map. 5.12. RX P25 BER Displays the Bit Error Rate of the P25 Demodulator. Only displayed when the P25 demodulator is present on the signal map. 5.12.1. RX VCO Shows current RX VCO tuning voltage and PLL frequency. 5.13. TX Path When transmitting an analog signal, the TX path will be highlighted in orange. Pink highlighting means a P25 signal is being transmitted. 5.14. Forward Power Displays the forward power at the Exciter output. 5.15. Reverse Power Displays the reverse power at the Exciter output.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 20 5.16. Maximum Deviation Displays the maximum transmitter deviation for the current channel. Typical maximum deviation values are 2.5KHz for Narrowband channels and 5KHz for wideband channels. 5.17. TX VCO Shows the current TX VCO tuning voltage and PLL frequency. 5.18. TX P25 NAC Displays the current TX NAC. Only displayed when the C4FM modulator is present on the signal map. 5.19. Voting In-base voting is used to determine the base station with the best incoming signal, and to pass the signal from that base station to other bases. It is recommended that base stations be part of same IP multicast group. When the base stations are receiving, they send their RSSI values to each other. One of the base stations will determine that it has the highest RSSI value, become the master base station and then inform all the other base stations that they are slaves. The slave base stations will listen for audio packets from the master base station, for the duration of the call, until the following conditions arise: 1. The master’s RSSI value falls below -107dbm, in which case a new master base station will be assigned 2. All the base stations stop receiving, which will invoke a restart of the voting process 3. The master base station stops receiving and a new master is assigned Base Stations can join or leave the multicast group without causing system failure. (no permanently assigned master). This type of voting architecture is distributed, thus no central voting comparator is required. The Audio packets are sent only from the master to the slaves, the master base station transmitting its own received audio locally. The data rate of a stream is approximately 100Kbps using the G711 audio codec, thus only 100kbps per base station is required. Comparing the above distributed voting to the use a central voting comparator, for a central comparator ALL audio packets are routed via the voter for processing. Since there are now separate receive and transmit audio paths required per base station, the required data rate (and consequently bandwidth) is doubled to 200kbps per base station.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User ManualFigure 11 Voting sequence Manual 21
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 22 6. Signals The Signals menu panel provides a visual tool with which to configure the Signal Map. Within the signal map, various Function Blocks are placed and interconnected to set the required base station controls and features. An example signal map is shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 Signals Panel 6.1. Using the Signal Map The Signal map configures the Eclipse2 by using various function blocks to form a base station or repeater. Configuring the signal map is carried out by using a drag and drop interface. To insert a function, select an item using the mouse from the right side panel and drag it onto the map. To remove a function block from the map, right click the item and select “Remove”. To connect the function blocks together click the small red square in the centre of one function and drag a line to the next function down the chain. Note: Function Blocks have directional inputs and outputs. Outputs can only be connected to inputs. Some functions, like the FM Demodulator, have only an output. For example when drawing a connecting line start at the FM Demodulator and drag it to the Tone Decoder, not the reverse. If the Error message “Target Block does not have Input” is displayed, try drawing the connection line in the reverse direction between the blocks.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 23 The output of each function block can be connected to the inputs of multiple function blocks, to a maximum of ten. To do this, repeat the dragging operation, from the small red square, for each desired output connection. Under these circumstances, the input to each block is identical, the single output being simultaneously copied to each of the function block inputs. Signal Maps can also be saved to a file and reused to configure another base station. To save a configuration click the “Save As” button and type a filename name and click “Save”. If a configuration does not fit within the signal map window, use the Zoom Out or Zoom In buttons to resize the window so that all the function blocks are visible. Should the configuration be no longer visible, click the Zoom button to reset the Signal Map back to its default magnification. Function blocks have fixed properties and variable parameters, such as: • Input Only • Output Only • Multiple Outputs / Multiple Inputs • Audio Gain or Attenuation (dB) • Frequency Response • Priority or Signal Mix • IP Address and/or Port Number (Unicast or Multicast) Figure 13 Signal Map
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User ManualFunction Blocks available: • FM Analogue Modulator and Demodulator • APCO P25 Modulator and Demodulator • CTCSS encode/decode and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) • De-emphasis and Pre- • Line Audio gain control • Audio Filters (Low pass, High pass, Notch and Bandpass) • Priority Control • EclipseNet IP Networking (TIA • Voice Reporting • Audio Tone Generator • Signal Path Mixer 6.2. Function Blocks The Eclipse2 uses function blocks to allow downloaded to the base station Typical examples of these configurations are: • Repeater with CTCSS encode and decode. • Repeater with CTCSS encode/decode and 4Wire + E&M. • Base Station with 4Wire + E&M signalling and EclipseNet VoIP Networking. • Repeater with EclipseNet VoIP networking. • Dual Mode Analogue FM and APCO P25 6.2.1. FM Demodulator The FM Demodulator provides the function Standard Channel bandwidths channel basis, via the channel menu. The output can connect to tone decoders, audio filters, deEclipseNet VoIP Networking. 6.2.2. FM Modulator The FM Modulator provides the function Manual FM Analogue Modulator and Demodulator Modulator and Demodulator CTCSS encode/decode and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) -emphasis Line Audio gain control Audio Filters (Low pass, High pass, Notch and Bandpass) EclipseNet IP Networking (TIA-102.BAHA AFSI/DFSI). Audio Tone Generator The Eclipse2 uses function blocks to allow various configurations and options to be downloaded to the base station, as a predefined signal map. Typical examples of these configurations are: Repeater with CTCSS encode and decode. Repeater with CTCSS encode/decode and 4Wire + E&M. Base Station with 4Wire + E&M signalling and EclipseNet VoIP Networking. Repeater with EclipseNet VoIP networking. Dual Mode Analogue FM and APCO P25 The FM Demodulator provides the function of a standard FM analogue receiver.Standard Channel bandwidths of 12.5KHz and 25KHz are available, configured on a per via the channel menu. The output can connect to tone decoders, audio filters, de-emphasis, line out and Modulator provides the function of a standard FM analogue 24 various configurations and options to be Base Station with 4Wire + E&M signalling and EclipseNet VoIP Networking. a standard FM analogue receiver. configured on a per emphasis, line out and
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 25 transmitter. Maximum deviation setting is 10KHz in 1Hz steps. Standard values are 2.5KHz deviation for 12.5KHz channel spacing and 5.0KHz deviation for 25KHz channel spacing. These can be configured on a per channel basis, via channel menu. The input can connect to the output of the tone encoder, pre-emphasis, line in, EclipseNet VoIP Networking and audio filters. 6.2.3. Tone Decoder Provides CTCSS and DCS decoding. The output of this block is audio with the CTCSS tones filtered out by a high pass filter with a 300Hz cut-off frequency. The input connects from the FM Demodulator. Standard DCS/CTCSS EIA Tone set is used, with tones in the frequency range 67.0Hz to 254.0Hz. A typical configuration connects this block between the FM Demodulator and the De-Emphasis and Audio Filters. 6.2.4. Tone Encoder Provides CTCSS and DCS encoding. Its output typically connects to the FM Modulator. This block uses the standard DCS/CTCSS EIA Toneset, with frequencies ranging from 67.0Hz to 254.0Hz. The deviation levels are set via the channel menu: 12.5KHz Channel = 250Hz and 25KHz Channel = 500Hz. The CTCSS block supports Reverse Tone Burst and a programmable No Tone Period, at the end of transmission, from 0 to 999ms, set via the channel menu. A typical configuration has the encoder between the FM Modulator and the Pre-Emphasis and Audio Filters. 6.2.5. De-Emphasis Provides a standard FM Receiver de-emphasised audio response. Required for standard FM analogue base station and repeater configurations. Connects between the FM Demodulator and Audio Filters.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 26 6.2.6. Pre-Emphasis Provides a standard FM Transmitter pre-emphasised audio response. Required for standard base station and repeater configurations. Connects between the FM Modulator and Audio Filters. 6.2.7. Line Input The Line Input function connects the external 600 Ohm Balanced Line Input to the transmit audio path. The audio input is typically set for a level of -10dBm to achieve 60% of system deviation. Use the Gain function block to adjust the audio levels for the required deviation as per the following table. Channel Bandwidth Maximum Transmit 60% of Maximum Deviation Transmit Deviation 12.5KHz narrowband 2.5KHz 1.5KHz 25KHz wideband 5.0KHz 3.0KHz 6.2.8. Line Ouput The Line Output connects the external 600 Ohm Balanced Line Output to the receiver audio path. Use the Gain function block to adjust the line audio levels as per the following table. Channel Bandwidth 60% of Deviation Line Out Audio with a 1KHz tone Level 12.5KHz narrowband 1.5KHz -10dBm 25KHz wideband 3.0KHz -10dBm 6.2.9. Gain
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual The Gain function block has one input attenuation or amplification for any audio signal.Values range from +/- 40dB in steps of 0.1 dB. As an example, using the Gain function allows the audio levels to be adjusted for the Line In and Line Out audio ports. 6.2.10. Phase Invert The Phase Invert block provides a 180 degree inversion of an audio signal. Typically used for specialist applications to invert the phase of a FFSK signalling system. 6.2.11. Speaker The Speaker function block allows any mounted speaker. Typical examples of using the Speaker function • Allows the Voice Reporting audio to playback through the local speaker. • Allows the monitoring of the receive and transmit audio paths. • Allows the monitoring of the Line Input and Output Audio Ports. The Speaker audio level is adjusted by the use of the volume up / down buttons on the front panel of the Reciter Module. 6.2.12. Microphone The microphone function enables the front panel mounted transmit or line audio paths. 6.2.13. Voice Reporting Provides a voice report on the current base station status. The output of the voice reporting can be routed to: • The transmit audio path to be transmitted to air. • The front panel Speaker (Manual The Gain function block has one input and multiple outputs and provides audio level attenuation or amplification for any audio signal. 40dB in steps of 0.1 dB. As an example, using the Gain function allows the audio levels to be adjusted for the Line The Phase Invert block provides a 180 degree inversion of an audio signal.Typically used for specialist applications to invert the phase of a FFSK signalling system.The Speaker function block allows any audio signal to be routed to the local front Typical examples of using the Speaker function are: Allows the Voice Reporting audio to playback through the local speaker. Allows the monitoring of the receive and transmit audio paths. ows the monitoring of the Line Input and Output Audio Ports. The Speaker audio level is adjusted by the use of the volume up / down buttons on the front The microphone function enables the front panel mounted microphone to be routed to the Provides a voice report on the current base station status. The output of the voice reporting can be routed to: The transmit audio path to be transmitted to air. front panel Speaker (use the Speaker Function block) 27 and multiple outputs and provides audio level As an example, using the Gain function allows the audio levels to be adjusted for the Line The Phase Invert block provides a 180 degree inversion of an audio signal. Typically used for specialist applications to invert the phase of a FFSK signalling system. audio signal to be routed to the local front Allows the Voice Reporting audio to playback through the local speaker. The Speaker audio level is adjusted by the use of the volume up / down buttons on the front microphone to be routed to the
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 28 • The Audio Line Output port. The voice reporting can be used for providing the current channel information and any alarms that are present and route them accordingly to the configuration of the signal map. 6.2.14. Tone Generator The Tone generator function block allows audio signals to be generated within the base station for testing purposes or specific applications such as a receive status tone generator for Sinad Voters. The frequency range is 1 to 3400Hz, in 1Hz increments. Audio level adjustment is achieved by connecting the output to the Gain function block. 6.2.15. Signal Mix The Add function combines or mixes two audio or signal paths together. More than two inputs can be mixed together by cascading Add functions. 6.2.16. Priority The Priority function allows two audio signal paths to be combined with one signal having a priority over another. Input number “0” will have the highest priority, while input number “1” will have the lowest priority. The priority function can also be placed on the input to the P25 modulator, and used to prioritise between the output of the P25 demodulator and the P25 stream coming from the Talkgroup IN function, which decodes DFSI from the network. 6.2.17. Notch Filter The notch filter frequency can be set from 200Hz to 3000Hz. 6.2.18. High Pass Filter
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User ManualThe HPF filter function is specified by setting the pass frequency kHz. 6.2.19. Low Pass Filter (LPF) The LPF filter function is specified by setting the cuttoff frequency value from 100Hz to 3.4 kHz. 6.2.20. Pass Filter (BPF) IP Commander will combine the lowpass filter and the highpass filter to formfilter. The frequency range is from 100Hz to 3.4KHz 6.2.21. Band Stop Filter (BSF) IP Commander will combine the lowpass filter and the highpass filter to form a bandstop filter The frequency range is from 100Hz to 3.4KHz 6.2.22. APCO P25 Demodulator The P25 demodulator provides the function for an APCO P25 Receiver. Available channel bandwidths are 12.5KHz and 25KHz. It uses NAC codes to determine channel access. The demodulator can receive P25 voice and data messages, as well as Trunking Blocks (TSBKs). 6.2.23. APCO P25 Modulator The P25 modulator provides the function for an APCO P25 Transmitter. It supports C4FM deviation scale from 90% to 110% For maintenance purposes, the P25 modulator has the ability to generate the P25 STD 1011 and high deviation patternspatterns by using the transmitter’s C4FM tab within the “Channel” panelManual The HPF filter function is specified by setting the pass frequency value from 200Hz to 3.4 The LPF filter function is specified by setting the cuttoff frequency value from 100Hz to 3.4 IP Commander will combine the lowpass filter and the highpass filter to formfilter. The frequency range is from 100Hz to 3.4KHz Band Stop Filter (BSF) IP Commander will combine the lowpass filter and the highpass filter to form a bandstop filter The frequency range is from 100Hz to 3.4KHz APCO P25 Demodulator demodulator provides the function for an APCO P25 Receiver. Available channel bandwidths are 12.5KHz and 25KHz. es NAC codes to determine channel access. The demodulator can receive P25 voice and data messages, as well as Trunking es the function for an APCO P25 upports C4FM deviation scale from 90% to 110% the P25 modulator has the ability to generate 1011 and high deviation patterns built-in. Activate these patterns by using the transmitter’s C4FM tab within the “Channel” panel 29 value from 200Hz to 3.4 The LPF filter function is specified by setting the cuttoff frequency value from 100Hz to 3.4 IP Commander will combine the lowpass filter and the highpass filter to form a bandpass IP Commander will combine the lowpass filter and the highpass filter to form a The demodulator can receive P25 voice and data messages, as well as Trunking Signalling the P25 modulator has the ability to generate
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 30 of IP Conmmander. When these patterns are activated, the transmitter will immediately key up and start transmitting. The TX NAC code is set via the channel menu. The modulator can send P25 voice and data messages, as well as Trunking Signalling Blocks (TSBKs). 6.2.24. Talkgroup Out (VoIP/RoIP) Using the Talkgroup Out function enables EclipseNet functionality as per TIA-102.BAHA APCO P25 DFSI/AFSI. DFSI will be enabled when the Talkgroup In function is driven by a P25 block, and AFSI will be enabled when driven by a PCM/analog block. To enable Multicast VoIP operation, drag the Talkgroup Out function block onto the signal map, right click, select “Edit”, enter a valid IP address and port number. Multicast IP addresses are in the range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. Multicast Port Numbers for RTP have a default of 9000 and if changed must be an even number eg: 9000, 9002, 9004, 9006 etc. To enable Unicast VoIP operation, drag the Talkgroup Out function block onto the signal map, right click, select “Edit”, enter a valid IP address and port number. Unicast IP addresses for private WAN or LAN networks are in the range of:  10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255  172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255  192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255 Unicast Port Numbers use the following formats: • RTP: must be an even number starting from 9000 eg: 9000, 9002, 9004 etc. • RTCP: The RTCP port number is automatically set. The port number is an odd number and is always higher in value by one than the RTP port. For example if the RTP port is 9002 then the RTCP port will be automatically set to 9003. • Control: The Control port number is automatically defined by the RTP port minus 2000. For Example if the RTP port is 9004, then the Control port will be set to 7004. For detailed configuration on EclipseNet consult the Eclipse2 Application Guide. 6.2.25. Talkgroup IN (VoIP/RoIP) Using the Talkgroup In function enables EclipseNet functionality as per TIA-102.BAHA
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 31 DFSI/AFSI. DFSI will be enabled when the Talkgroup In function is driving a P25 block, and AFSI will be enabled when driving a PCM/analog block. To setup Talkgroup In, drag the function block onto the signal map, right click, select “Edit” and enter a valid port number, corresponding to an appropriate Talkgroup Out RTP port number, for Unicast, or a valid IP address and port number, for Multicast. For detailed configuration on EclipseNet consult the Eclipse2 Application Guide. 6.2.26. Multi-Tone Decoder Provides CTCSS and DCS decoding. The output of this block is audio with the CTCSS/DCS tones filtered out by a high pass filter, with a 300Hz cut-off frequency. The output is active only when the corresponding CTCSS/DCS signal is detected at the input. A standard DCS/CTCSS EIA Tone set is used, with tones in the frequency range 67.0Hz to 254.0Hz. The frequency of the decoder is set by editing the icon on the signal graph. Instantiate one multi-tone decoder for each frequency to be decoded, setting each instance to a different frequency. Up to ten different frequencies may be decoded. A typical configuration connects this block after the FM Demodulator, the output of the demodulator being connected in a parallel configuration to the input of each decoder. The output of each decoder may be processed independently, or summed and fed into a common signal path. 6.2.27. Multi-Tone Encoder Provides CTCSS and DCS encoding. This block uses the standard DCS/CTCSS EIA Toneset, with frequencies ranging from 67.0Hz to 254.0Hz. The frequency of the encoder is set by editing the icon on the signal graph. Instantiate one multi-tone encoder for each frequency to be encoded, setting each instance to a different frequency. Up to ten different frequencies may be encoded. The deviation levels are set via the channel menu: 12.5KHz Channel = 250Hz and 25KHz Channel = 500Hz. The CTCSS block supports Reverse Tone Burst and a programmable No Tone Period, at the end of transmission, from 0 to 999ms, set via the channel menu. A typical configuration connects this block before the FM Modulator. The encoder output for each frequency should be summed and fed into the modulator. The input of each encoder may be from an independent signal path, or a single path may be split and connected to the encoder inputs, in parallel.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 32 6.2.28. Continuous Wave Identification This block periodically inserts a Morse code identifier into an audio stream. It has one input and one output. The input is the audio stream into which the identifier is to be inserted. The output is the audio stream, with the identifier inserted. The period between identifiers, the speed of the Morse Code, the frequency of the CW tone and the message being sent are set in the transmitter profile, on a per channel basis. Further details are in section 7.10. The CWID block will only insert audio when the incoming audio stream is inactive, meaning the identifier will never interrupt a call. If the audio is active when the next identifier is due, the identifier will be sent at the first opportunity, after the audio becomes idle. If the transmission of an identifier is interrupted by a call, it will be retransmitted at the first opportunity, until it has been sent in its entirety. If the identifier is to be override a call, leave the input to the CWID block disconnected, and use either a priority or addition block to mix the output of the CWID block into the audio stream. The CWID Block uses the International Morse Code, as in Table 1. Table 1: CWID Morse code alphabet Character Code Character Code Character Code Character Code A .- N -. 0 ----- ‘ .----. B -... O --- 1 .---- ( -.--. C -.-. P .--. 2 ..--- ) -.--.- D -.. Q --.- 3 ...-- + .-.-. E . R .-. 4 ....- , --..-- F ..-. S ... 5 ..... - -....- G --. T - 6 -.... . .-.-.- H .... U ..- 7 --... / -..-. I .. V ...- 8 ---.. : ---... J .--- W .-- 9 ----. ; -.-.-. K -.- X -..- ! -.-.-- = -...- L .-.. Y -.-- “ .-..-. ? ..--.. M -- Z --.. $ ...-..- @ .--.-. & .-... _ ..--.- 6.2.29. Digital Input/Output This block generates a verbal announcement in response to an external digital input. It has a single output, which is active whenever the alarm message is being spoken. The message
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 33 will be periodically repeated, for as long as the input remains active. The external input which is used as the trigger, the polarity of the external input, the text of the message and the repetition period of the alarm message are all programmable. Optionally, the external input can also be used to active an alarm within the Eclispe2’s alarm subsystem. This “User Defined” alarm will generate warnings and an SNMP trap, like any other alarm in the Eclipse2. Up to two digital I/O blocks may be instantiated. A list of the external inputs which may be monitored, along with their mnemonics, is given in Table 2. The mnemonic is the text which is to be entered in the “pin” field of the I/O block, causing the corresponding pin to be monitored. Table 2: External inputs which may be monitored Mnemonic Function RXPLL RX PLL locked TXPLL TX PLL locked FPUP “Up” button on front panel FPRIGHT “Right” button on front panel FPDOWN “Down” button on front panel FPLEFT “Left” button on front panel FPSTATUS “Status” button on front panel FPPTT “PTT” button on front panel MICPTT Microphone PTT input EMPTT E&M PTT input TTLPTT TTL PTT from backplane EXTSQ External squelch input GPI General Purpose Input from backplane GPIO pins can also be monitored by specifying a register name and bit position. Such labels are of the form “rNN”, where “r” is a letter in the range A to D and “nn” is a number in the range zero to 31. The mapping of GPIO bit positions to functions is not guaranteed to be constant, so the mnemonics of Table 2 are preferred. The “state” field specifies whether the high or low state of the input being monitored is to be considered asserted. The message will be spoken while the input is asserted. The “text” field contains the text of the message to be spoken. It may contain alphanumeric characters and spaces. The Eclipse2 system will convert this text into spoken word, using an in-built speech synthesiser. If the text field is left blank, the audio output of the I/O block will be disabled. Any audio from the Eclipse2 alarm system will not be disabled. The “period” field specifies how often the message will be repeated. The message will be periodically repeated, until the input being monitored becomes unasserted. The “alarm” field specifies whether an asserted input is to trigger an alarm within the Eclipse2. A zero in this field means an alarm will not be generated. A value of one means an alarm will be generated when the external input is asserted. The generated alarm is labelled “User Defined” in the Eclipse2 alarm system. Like any other alarm, the “User Defined” may be monitored via SNMP, IP Commander or audio. If multiple IO blocks are instantiated, an
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 34 alarm is generated by the logical OR, of the state of each IO block that has alarming enabled.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 35 7. Channels The Channel menu configures the following fields: • Transmit and Receive Frequencies • CTCSS and DCS encode and decode tones • Channel Name • Channel Number (max 256 Channels) • Channel Bandwidth (12.5KHz or 25KHz) • Mute Settings • P25 NAC codes • Profile Name and Number (max 256 Profiles) The each channel in the menu is treated as a profile for the signal graph, as defined in the signals panel. A channel be dual mode by adding both FM and APCO P25 functions, in parallel, to the same signal graph. When editing a profile, certain options are not selectable until the function is added to the signal map. The availability of the following options in the profile table will depend on the existence Figure 14 Channels Panel
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 36 of the appropriate function block on the signal map. • FM Modulator • FM Demodulator • Tone Encoder (CTCSS & DCS) • Tone Decoder (CTCSS & DCS) • P25 Modulator (APCO P25) • P25 Demodulator (APCO P25) For example, placing the tone decoder block into the signal map will enable the Subaudio panel in RX profile. Each channel is effectively a stored profile. Each entry in the channel table has an associated channel number, a transmit frequency, a receive frequency and a reference profile number. To edit the channel name or frequencies double click the appropriate field, make any appropriate changes and click the “Apply” button. To make any channel active double click the leftmost column in the channel table and click the “Apply” button. A channel entry in the table will have a green icon displayed indicating that it is currently active. 7.1. Overview The Overview tab, within the channel panel, displays the profile number and name, channel bandwidth and CTCSS tones. Every entry in the table has separate RX and TX profiles. The Eclipse2 can store up to 256 Profiles and 256 Channel Numbers. 7.2. FM & P25 RX Profile Sets the channel bandwidth. Values are 12.5KHz or 25KHz. 7.3. FM & P25 TX Profile Configures the following fields: • Maximum Deviation • Transmitter Hang Time from 0.1 to 99 seconds
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 37 • Transmit Limit Timer from 0 to 999 minutes 7.4. RX Subaudio The RX Subaudio tab defines the CTCSS or DCS tone for the current profile. 7.5. TX Subaudio The TX Subaudio tab defines the following fields: • CTCSS or DCS tone. • CTCSS Deviation • DCS Deviation • DCS Invert Enable • No Tone Period • Enable Reverse Tone Burst 7.6. RX Mute/RSSI The Mute/RSSI Tab stores the mute settings for the receiver. The mute state can be determined either by the signal strength in dBm or the carrier to noise ratio in dB. Typically, the RSSI Hysteresis will be set in the range 2-4dB, and both C/N and C/N Hysteresis will be set to zero. 7.7. RX P25 Conventional APCO P25 systems use a Network Access Code (NAC). The Rx profile (P25 Tab) allows user to specify whether the base station shall accept a P25 call with any NAC or with a user specified NAC, thus restricting radio network access. Three specific NAC codes are set aside for the following functions: • 293 – Default NAC • F7E – The receiver will unmute on any NAC • F7F – This will cause the transmitter to set its NAC from the received NAC. 7.8. TX P25 The TX C4FM modem can be configured to transmit a STD DEV or STD 1011 patterns for servicing and testing purposes. Deviation scale allows user to adjust the deviation in a range from 90% to 110% from the normal setting of 100%.
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 38 7.9. TX P25 The TX P25 tab allows the user to choose whether to repeat the incoming NAC or override with a user defined TX NAC code. 7.10. TX CWID The TX CWID tab allows the user to set the period between CWID identifiers, the speed of the Morse Code, the frequency of the CW tone used and the message being sent. The ID field is used to set the Morse code message to be transmitted. It can be up to 20 characters in length, and contain the characters A-Z, 0-9 and the punctuation characters shown in Table 1. Lower case letters will be converted to upper case. The Tone field sets the frequency of the tone used to transmit the Morse code, in units of hertz. The Morse Speed field controls the speed at which the Morse code is transmitted. It is in units of words per minute, where the word being transmitted is PARIS. The TX Interval field controls the period between each CWID identifier. It is in units of seconds, and may take a value up to 9999 seconds. A detailed description, of the operation of the CWID block, is in section 6.2.28. 7.11. Trace The Trace menu displays low-level internal software messages from the Reciter Module. These messages can be saved to a log file and used for diagnostic purposes. Figure 15 Trace Panel
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ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 40 8. Calibration The Calibration Menu allows the audio codec, RF Exciter Power and Receiver RSSI values to be saved to the Reciter Module. Use the procedures in the Eclispe2 Technical Manual to calibrate the Reciter Module. 8.1. Codec calibration The Codec calibration stores a reference audio level for the Line In and Front Panel Microphone audio inputs. 8.2. Output power calibration The Output Power calibration stores the user entered values measured from a Radio Test Set. It sets the relationship between the actual power level in the Eclipse 2 and the value, in units of watts, displayed by IP Commander. Figure 16 Codec Calibration Figure 17 RF Power Calibration
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 41 8.3. RSSI calibration Stores the signal strength value, in dBm, of the receiver module. Calibrates the RSSI value displayed in IP Commander. Refer to the Eclipse2 Technical Manual for the calibration procedure. Figure 18 RSSI Calibration
ECLIPSE2 IPCommander User Manual 42 9. SNMP Eclipse2 supports SNMPv2 protocol for major base station parameters. SNMP database is available on request. Figure 19 SNMP browser

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