Service manual

TP0332/2 D.5
Multiple Instances
Only one copy of the Alignment Tool can be run at any one time.
If an attempt is made to start the Alignment Tool whilst the Alignment Tool is already running, the
current Alignment Tool Application window is displayed.
It is possible to run the SRP8000 Series Programmer at the same time as the Alignment Tool;
however, if both tools have the same serial communication port defined, one of these tools may lock out
the serial port preventing its use by the other tool.
Alignment Tool Application Window
The size and colour of the application window depend upon the PC’s display settings. These settings
are set up from outside the Alignment Tool and are explained in section Display Settings.
The Alignment Tool window is designed to operate at its start-up size. There is no advantage to be
gained from maximising or increasing the initial size of the Alignment Tool application window – no more
data will be shown. Reducing the size of the window can cause certain fields to be hidden.
The Alignment Tool will always start up in its default size for the current resolution regardless of any
resizing done during the last session.
USING THE ALIGNMENT TOOL
Once the Alignment Tool has been started, it is ready to be used. The first step is to connect the
radio to be aligned, to the PC.
Connecting a Radio
A link must be established between the radio and the Alignment Tool using the programming lead
and the Test Interface Unit (TIU). To connect the radio:
(1) Plug the 9 way socket, on the programming lead, into a serial port on the PC. Some serial ports may
be 25 way; in this case an adapter is required (not supplied).
(2) Plug the programming lead’s twin jack plug into the twin jack socket, marked ‘ALIGNMENT’, on the
TIU box.
(3) Ensure the following switches are set to the correct position:
(a) ANCIL SIM / ALIGNMENT - set to ALIGNMENT
(b) AMMETER - set to the up position
(4) Connect the twin jack plug, on the lead from the TIU, into the twin jack socket on the top of the radio.
(5) Connect the dummy battery to the radio (the dummy battery will be used to calibrate the battery
voltage - one of the first alignment operations).
(6) Connect the TIU’s power supply and switch on.
(7) Switch on the radio.
(8) Check that the serial port connected is that shown in the ‘Setup Environment’ dialogue – access this
via Environment... in the Options menu.
The Alignment Tool should now be able to establish communications with the radio. If a link can not
be established, a Communications Failure dialogue will appear – possible reasons for this are outlined in
Help Contents (see Using On-line Help below).
Aligning the Radio
Once the Alignment Tool has been started and a link established with the radio, alignment of the
radio can proceed.
For information and instructions on the various steps involved in aligning the radio, please use the
on-line Help.
Using On-line Help
Whilst the Alignment Tool is running, on-line Help text is available.
To access the Help:
(1) Select the Help menu.
(2) Select Contents.
A Help window is displayed showing a list of topics for which Help is available. It may be necessary
to scroll down the window to see the desired topic.