User's Manual

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PRELIMINARY OA&M Software
2.3.1 OA&M Software
The AdminManager software runs on a Laptop PC which is either directly connected
to the DB-9 RS-232 male connector on the Main Hub’s front panel or is remotely
communicating through a modem that is connected to the DB-9 connector on the
Main Hub’s rear panel. The AdminManager communicates with one Main Hub, and
its downstream units, at a time.
• Connected locally, you can access the Installation Wizard which lets you configure
a newly installed system, or access the Configuration Panel which lets you query
system status, configure a newly added or swapped unit, or change system parame-
ters.
• Connected remotely, AdminManager initiates communications with the Main
Hub. You can access a read-only Configuration & Maintenance panel which lets
you check system status to help you determine if an on-site visit is required.
Refer to Section 7 for information about installing and using the AdminManager soft-
ware.
Alternately, an LGC Wireless OA&M software application called the OpsConsole is
available separately. The OpsConsole lets you manage, monitor, and maintain multi-
ple sites and systems from a centralized location. This software is described in the
OpsConsole User Guide, LGC Wireless part number 8701-10.
2.3.2 Configuring, Maintaining, and Monitoring Unison Locally
Each Main Hub, Expansion Hub, and RAU in the system constantly monitors itself
and its downstream units for internal fault and warning conditions. The results of the
monitoring are stored in memory and compared against new results.
The Expansion Hubs monitor their RAUs and store their status in memory. The Main
Hub monitors its Expansion Hubs and stores their status and the status of the RAUs in
its memory. When a unit detects a change in status, a fault or warning is reported.
Faults are indicated locally by red status LEDs, and faults and warnings are reported
to the Main Hub and displayed on a PC/laptop, via the Main Hub’s serial port, that is
running the AdminManager software.
Using AdminManager locally, you can install a new system or new components,
change system parameters, and query system status. The following figure illustrates
how the system reports its status to AdminManager.