User's Manual

Document Number/Ref.-No. Issue
00-6383A01 1.0
(113491 2)
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe how to setup the Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS) Host Simulator
(LHS). The additional purpose of this document is to provide a brief description of how to operate the LAAS Host
Simulator. The LAAS Host Simulator will also be referred to as LHS.
1.2 Scope
The LAAS Host Simulator User Manual describes the requirements for the Personal Computer (PC) used to control a
LAAS receiver and a LAAS transmitter. This document also describes how to configure the ComputerBoards, Inc.
CIO-CTR05 Counter I/O ISA card. In addition this document provides a brief description of how to operate the LHS.
1.3 System Overview
The LAAS Host Simulator system consists of the following equipment:
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Intel compatible PC with monitor, keyboard, and two serial ports
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A ComputerBoards, Inc. CIO-CTR05 Counter I/O ISA card that plugs into the PC bus
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Any of the following receiver/transmitter configurations:
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One LAAS transmitter
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One LAAS receiver
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One LAAS receiver and one LAAS transmitter
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Interface Box with power supply
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Shielded RS-232 cables to connect LHS PC to Interface Box and shielded RS-232 cables to connect
Interface Box to a LAAS receiver and a LAAS transmitter
The LHS is used to demonstrate that a LAAS receiver and a LAAS transmitter can be commanded by and report
status to a controlling PC. In addition the LHS is used to demonstrate that LAAS messages can be transmitted in
various time slots and received and reported to the controlling PC.
1.4 Document Overview
This document is comprised of 5 major sections including: an introduction to the document, a list of referenced
documents, a description of the hardware needed for operation of the LAAS Host Simulator, a description of how to
operate and how to configure the LAAS Host Simulator, and a list of acronyms and abbreviations. The Introduction
section provides a general overview of this document and the LAAS Host Simulator. The Applicable Documents
section provides a reference list of documents that provide supporting information to the contents of this document.
The Hardware Requirements section lists the system requirements for the PC used in the LAAS Host Simulator
system, a brief description of the CIO-CTR05 Counter I/O ISA card, and a brief description of the Interface Box that
connects the LAAS Host Simulator to the LAAS receiver and the LAAS transmitter. The Operation section describes
how to connect the cables from the PC to the Interface Box and from the Interface Box to the LAAS receiver and the
LAAS transmitter, the files necessary for operation of the LAAS Host Simulator and their placement, and a brief