FreeWave Tool Suite Release 2.
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Document Revision History Date Rev Letter Updates Made 03/02/2012 C Added information about not using the Network Diagnostics application to poll multiple networks at a time, or a single network continuously, along with other best practices. For more information, see "Network Diagnostics Application" on page 43 and "Network Diagnostics Best Practices" on page 44. 12/22/2011 B Added information about data backups, a new feature in version 2.8.5. For more information, see "Data Backups" on page 9.
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Table Of Contents Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite Installing and Upgrading Tool Suite Software ix 1 1 Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2 Installing the Microsoft .
About Network Designs 32 Creating a Serial Network Design Using the Design Wizard 32 Creating an Ethernet Network Design Using the Design Wizard 33 Connecting Devices to Master Templates in Network Designs 35 Editing Settings for Devices in Network Designs 37 Removing Devices From Network Designs 37 Renaming Devices in Network Designs 38 Printing Network Designs 38 Exporting and Importing Network Designs 38 Programming Devices From Network Designs 39 Upgrading to the Latest Firmware Vers
Running a Spectrum Analysis 68 Printing a Spectrum Analysis Graph 69 Chapter 7: Setup Terminal Application Configuring Devices Using Setup Terminal Chapter 8: CP Data Logger Application 71 72 73 Configuring CP Data Logger Network Settings 73 Adding and Removing Cathodic Protection Sites 75 Adding and Removing Cathodic Protection Polling Groups 77 Gathering Data from Cathodic Protection Sites 79 Viewing Cathodic Protection Polled Data 79 Using the Cathodic Protection Graph View 80 Using the
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Preface FreeWave Tool Suite is a program that provides easy, reliable, and repeatable programming and monitoring tools for FreeWave Technologies, Inc. wireless data transceivers, I/O Serial Base devices, and Expansion Modules. The following applications are available from within Tool Suite: l Configuration - Use this application to program devices according to specific network requirements. l Network Diagnostics - Use this application to view performance data in real-time from your network.
Preface l Details about defining networks, which are used across the applications in Tool Suite. l Instructions to use the features in each application available in the Application pane. For information about configuration settings for each FreeWave device, see that device's user manual or addendum. For information about what is new in the latest versions of Tool Suite, click Updates in the Application pane within Tool Suite. The additions to each release are listed on the initial page.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite Tool Suite consists of applications that you can use to configure devices and run diagnostics to determine how well the devices in your network are performing. Each application is described in detail in its own chapter in this document. This chapter discusses the following: l Installing and updating Tool Suite. l Using the navigation components that are common throughout the applications available within Tool Suite. l Connecting to a device from within Tool Suite.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite Both components are available from the FreeWave customer support site at www.freewave.com and are included in the Tool Suite install available on the FreeWave User Manual and System Tools CD. If .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Report Viewer 2008 are not detected when initializing the Tool Suite installation setup from the CD, these programs are downloaded and installed automatically and require an Internet connection during the installation.
FreeWave Tool Suite 4. After the setup is complete, click Install to begin the installation. 5. After the installation is complete, click Finish to exit and continue with installing the Microsoft .NET framework.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite Installing the Microsoft .NET Framework If you are running the Tool Suite Web install or are installing Tool Suite from the User Manuals and System Utilities CD, the Microsoft .NET Framework installation starts after you install Microsoft SQL Server. 1. Login to the FreeWave customer Web site, select Software. 2. Double-click the Microsoft .NET Framework link to launch the installer. 3.
FreeWave Tool Suite 5. Click Next to continue with the installation or Cancel to exit. 6. Read the license agreement and click I have read and accept the license terms if you agree with the terms. Click Install to continue with the installation or click Cancel to exit.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite 7. After the installation is complete, click Finish to exit and continue with the Tool Suite installation.
FreeWave Tool Suite Installing the Tool Suite Application After the required components are installed on your computer, you can install the Tool Suite application. The installation adds a shortcut icon to your desktop. 1. Do one of the following to launch the Tool Suite installer: l Login to the FreeWave customer Web site, select Software, and double-click the FreeWave Tool Suite CD Install link to launch the installer. If you need to install both Microsoft SQL Server CE SP 2 and Microsoft .
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite 4. Click Install to proceed with the installation or click Back to change the Setup Type or Cancel to exit. 5. After the installation is complete, click Finish to exit and launch FreeWave Tool Suite.
FreeWave Tool Suite Data Backups As you work in Tool Suite, the items you create, such as networks and radio templates, are saved in the ToolSuite.sdf file. In version 2.8.5, you can create a backup copy of this file and save it to any location on your computer or network. Backing up your data ensures that you always have a copy of your network and device settings in the event of a computer malfunction. Tool Suite prompts you to create a data backup seven days after the last backup was completed.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite which you want to restore data. This may not be the file with the latest date and time stamp. If you have backed up data manually to another location, go to that location to locate the file. 2. Rename the file to ToolSuite.sdf 3. Copy the renamed file to the C:\Program Files\FreeWave Technologies\Freewave Suite\data directory. 4. Open Tool Suite. Your data from the copied file is read into the application.
FreeWave Tool Suite Network Title ribbon in the Configuration application: Network Title ribbon in the Network Diagnostics application: Network Title ribbon in the CP Data Logger application: Minimizing or Maximizing the Ribbon You can minimize the ribbon at the top of the window to maximize the viewing space within the application. Minimizing the ribbon applies to the application you are currently viewing. When you switch applications, the ribbon maximizes for that application. 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tool Suite Access the following functionality from the File drop-down menu: l Hide Applications - Shows or hides the Application pane that displays on the left side of Tool Suite. l Back Up Data - Allows you to save a backup copy of the ToolSuite.sdf file, which contains all your Tool Suite data. For more information, see "Data Backups" on page 9. l Help > About - Displays the Tool Suite software version information.
Chapter 2: Network Files and Settings The devices that you use exist in a network, that is, devices are connected to each other to communicate with one another. In Tool Suite, you can set up the devices that you program and monitor using networks that mirror the devices you have setup in your actual network. You can group devices into serial, TCP Terminal Server, and Ethernet networks. Networks can be setup by geographic region, by customer, or whatever grouping that helps you to identify the devices.
Chapter 2: Network Files and Settings Note: The TCP terminal server network is only useful in the Network Diagnostics application where you want to gather diagnostics of a serial network through a TCP/IP connection to a terminal server. To create a network for use in the Modbus Interface application, see "Configuring Modbus Network Settings" on page 86. To create a network to monitor in the CP Data Logger application, see "Configuring CP Data Logger Network Settings" on page 73.
FreeWave Tool Suite To create an Ethernet network: 1. In either the Configuration application or the Network Diagnostics application, click Add in the Datastore section of the ribbon to display the Add Network window. 2. In the Network Name field, enter a name that properly identifies the networks purpose. 3. (Optional) In the Company field, enter a company name associated with the network. 4. Click Next. 5. From the Network Type drop-down list, select Plus Ethernet. 6.
Chapter 2: Network Files and Settings You can now access the network from both the Configuration and Network Diagnostics applications. Exporting Networks Use the Export functions to save a network data for transferring to a different Tool Suite instance, or for viewing in a spreadsheet or database. Note: If you have multiple networks that you want to export, you must export each network individually. You can export the data in a network in Tool Suite to one of the following: l FreeWave Network File (.
FreeWave Tool Suite To export a FreeWave Network: 1. In either the Configuration application or the Network Diagnostics application, select the network you want to export from the Networks section of the ribbon. 2. From the Options drop-down menu in the Network Title ribbon, select Export > FreeWave Network File. You can also right-click in an empty area in the tree view and select Export > FreeWave Network File. 3.
Chapter 2: Network Files and Settings To export a network to a SQL Server database: 1. In either the Configuration application or the Network Diagnostics application, select the network you want to export from the Networks section of the ribbon. In the CP Data Logger application, there is only the network. 2. From the Options drop-down menu in the Network Title ribbon, select Export > SQL Server DB. You can also right-click in an empty area in the tree view and select Export > SQL Server DB. 3.
FreeWave Tool Suite To remove an individual device from a network: 1. In either the Configuration application or the Network Diagnostics application, select the network you want to change from the Networks section of the ribbon. 2. Right-click in an empty area in the tree view and select Delete. Click Yes at the prompt to delete the device from the network or click No to continue without clearing the device from the network. To remove all the devices from a network: 1.
Chapter 2: Network Files and Settings Field Description Company (Optional) Enter the company name associated with the network. Interface Enter the network type (serial or TCP). If you are setting a serial or TCP network also set the COM port, or whether 1.4 GHz radios are in use in the Network. Make the necessary changes and click Update in the Change Interface window before returning to the Network Settings window.
FreeWave Tool Suite Network Type Default Polling Interval Minimum Polling Interval Repeaters turned OFF in Master 1 Repeater (add 50 ms) 2 Repeaters (add another 50 ms) For each additional Repeater, continue to add 50 ms Serial 200 ms 100 ms 100 ms 150 ms 200 ms 250 ms TCP/IP 200 ms 100 ms 100 ms 150 ms 200 ms 250 ms Ethernet* 500 ms 100 ms 100 ms 150 ms 200 ms 250 ms 455 MHz 200 ms 300 ms 300 ms 600 ms 600 ms Not supported * In Ethernet networks, customer data is not giv
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Chapter 3: Configuration Application Use the Configuration application to program parameters on devices in your network. From the Configuration application you can do the following: l Define templates that contain the settings to send to a device. l Create Network Design diagrams that are a virtual version of your device network. l Program device settings including resetting a device to its factory default settings. l Upgrade to the latest version of firmware available for a device.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application About the Devices Tree Tool Suite maintains a database of all radios that are read, programmed, or in some way manipulated in the software. This database allows you to check settings for a defined device without being connected to the device. You can view the devices stored for a selected network in the Devices tab. The devices in the network display in a tree format, similar to files and folders in directories display in Windows Explorer.
FreeWave Tool Suite After Tool Suite successfully reads a device (after you click Read Radio or Read Serial Base), the list updates to include the read device’s serial number, name, and a symbol to indicate the operation mode. l - Indicates a Master in the network. l - Indicates a Slave in the network. l - Indicates a Repeater in the network. l - Indicates a Serial Base in the network. Tool Suite also refreshes the right side of the window to display the selected device's settings.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application You can add a template for a device to the Device tree which adds it to the network database for any network type. The device is added with the factory default settings. This feature functions as a single radio template and is added to the Template Devices view in the Device tree. To add a radio template to the Device tree: 1. Click Configuration in the Applications pane to display the Configuration application. 2.
FreeWave Tool Suite Filtering Devices in the Device Tree If you have a large network and only want to see devices in the tree of a certain modem mode you can filter the contents of the tree to display only those devices. For example, if you only want to see the Master devices. You can also filter devices in the Network Design view. 1. Click Configuration in the Applications pane to display the Configuration application. 2. In the Networks section of the Configuration ribbon, select the correct network. 3.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application Note: If you read a serial device's settings using the diagnostics cable, the device is placed into Setup mode automatically and all three LEDs on the device turn solid green. If you are reading a serial device's setting using the serial port, Tool Suite prompts you to place the device into Setup mode.
FreeWave Tool Suite About Device Parameter Settings The network type that you are viewing, serial or Ethernet, determines the device templates that you can add to the network. Each set of devices has a set of parameters that you can configure and then send to the device. The parameters are grouped together in tabs that display in the Configuration application's main pane. Note: The template parameter settings in a serial or TCP network are identical.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application Tab Description Device Information Includes basic device identification information such as the device name, model number, and serial number. Common diagnostics information is also available on this tab if you are reading a device. (0) Operation Mode Operation Mode defines the device function (Master, Repeater, Slave, etc). FreeWave transceivers operate in a Master to Slave configuration. For transceivers to operate together, proper communication setup is required.
FreeWave Tool Suite The following table provides an overview of the contents of each tab. For details about how the parameters apply to the device you are setting and recommended values for each, refer to the documentation for the device you are configuring. Tab Description Device Information Includes basic device identification information such as the device name, model number, and serial number. Common diagnostics information is also available on this tab if you are reading a device.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application For details about how the parameters apply to the device you are setting and recommended values for each, refer to the documentation for the device you are configuring. The following table provides an overview of the contents of each tab. Tab Description Device Information Includes basic device identification information such as the device name, model number, and serial number.
FreeWave Tool Suite Note: As of Tool Suite version 2.8.0, Point-to-Point and TDMA network structures are not yet supported in the Create Network Design wizard. 6. When prompted, set the following critical settings or accept the default settings and click Next. For FreeWave radios to successfully communicate with one another within a network there are five critical settings that must be the same across all radios in the network.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application 1. Click Configuration in the Applications pane to display the Configuration application. 2. From the Networks area in the Configuration ribbon, select the Ethernet network you want to design. 3. Click the Network Design tab. If the wizard does not display, right-click anywhere in the Network Design pane and select Template Wizard. 4. From the Radio Type drop-down list, select the Gateway radio type and click Next. 5.
FreeWave Tool Suite Connecting Devices to Master Templates in Network Designs After creating a template for a Master radio in your network, the next step is to connect Slaves, Repeaters, and Slave/Repeaters for programming to the Master in the network design. Devices connected to the Master inherit the master's settings. To connect a serial device: 1. Click Configuration in the Applications pane to display the Configuration application. 2.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application 7. To connect another radio to a Repeater or Slave/Repeater, right-click the device icon to which you want to add a connection and repeat the steps above to add a device. Note: If multiple Repeaters or Slave/Repeaters are connected, Tool Suite automatically enables Repeater Frequency and assigns a unique frequency key for each subsequent Repeater or Slave/Repeater connected. To connect an Ethernet device: 1.
FreeWave Tool Suite Many advanced features of the Ethernet devices do not function correctly in networks where Repeaters are enabled. For best operation, FreeWave Technologies, Inc. does not recommend the use of single-radio Repeaters for Ethernet devices. 6. Click Add. An icon for the device displays with the inherent critical settings. For example: Note: One Slave node can be programmed for many radios.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application 1. Click Configuration in the Applications pane to display the Configuration application. 2. From the Networks area in the Configuration ribbon, select the network you want to remove and click the Network Design tab. 3. Right-click the device you want to delete and select Remove. 4. Select Yes at the prompt to proceed or No to cancel without deleting the device.
FreeWave Tool Suite To import a Network Design: 1. Click Configuration in the Applications pane to display the Configuration application. 2. From the Networks area in the Configuration ribbon, select the network you want to design and click the Network Design tab. 3. If a Network Design exists, right-click in the Network Design window and click Clear Templates. After the Network Design area is clear, right-click and select Import Design. 4.
Chapter 3: Configuration Application Upgrading to the Latest Firmware Version Use Tool Suite to upgrade the firmware on your devices from one location. If Tool Suite is connected to a device, and a new versions of firmware is available for that device, an indication displays on the Device Information tab in the Configuration application. You can also view the firmware releases available for the devices in your network.
FreeWave Tool Suite 3. Connect to the device you want to upgrade. 4. Click Upgrade in the Firmware section of the Configuration ribbon. 5. Click Yes at the prompt to proceed or No to cancel without installing the new firmware. Tool Suite identifies and displays the firmware version that is loaded on the connected device and displays the latest version of firmware available for that model. 6. Click Yes to proceed with the upgrade, or No to exit.
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Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application Network Diagnostics provides a place to view diagnostic data for all the devices connected to the Master in your network in real time. This application is not meant to replicate the functionality of an NMS system, but rather it is a tool that can be used for diagnostics and troubleshooting in the field.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application Network Diagnostics Best Practices Because there are several variables involved, FreeWave cannot provide a one-size-fits-all recommendation for all settings when running Network Diagnostics. Each situation is different, and you will need to determine the settings and usage pattern that work best for you.
FreeWave Tool Suite Discovering Ethernet Devices To search for Ethernet devices available to add to your diagnostic network, you can run a discovery for all devices available. 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. From the drop-down menu in the Networks section of the ribbon, select an Ethernet network. 3. From the Options drop-down menu in the network title ribbon, select Discover Radios to display the Plus Radio Discovery window. 4.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application Note: Polling for a device's Name and firmware version is only available on Ethernet devices running firmware versions 2.18 and above. To read an Ethernet device for settings: 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon, select an Ethernet network. 3. From the Options drop-down menu in the Network Title ribbon, select Read > All Radios. 4.
FreeWave Tool Suite Each device in the Path View has a check box. When a device's check box is selected, the device gets actively polled when the network is set to poll. Devices whose check box is not selected are excluded from polling. All related devices linked to a Master are selected or unselected when the Master in the hierarchy is selected or unselected. Use Ctrl + left-click to change the selection for a single device in the tree.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application You can drill into each device that has an alert state to review the details about the alert, the data received during the poll of the device, and the time that poll took place. Use this information to help troubleshoot the device's error. To work with alerts, first set the parameters you want to monitor. Setting Alert Definitions Alerts are categorized as either warnings or alarms. The set of diagnostic parameters you can set as warnings or alarms is the same.
FreeWave Tool Suite If you set the Warn Below field for the In Margin diagnostic parameter to 20.00 dB in the Alarms tab, if the device's margin falls below 20.00 dB, the system flags the device with an Alarm in the Network Diagnostics application and changes the device icon to red in the Path View. Acknowledging and Clearing Alerts As you are reviewing devices that are in an alert state, you can acknowledge an alert so the device no longer displays in an alert state.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application To acknowledge all alerts on a device: 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon, select the network in which you want to acknowledge alerts. 3. Select the device that is an alert state and click the Alerts tab at the bottom of the main window to display the list of alerts for device. 4.
FreeWave Tool Suite 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon, select the network in which you want to poll devices with alerts. 3. From the Pollingdrop-down menu in the network title ribbon select from one of the following options: l Poll Radios With Alerts - Polls only the devices with an alarm or warning condition. l Poll Radios With Warnings - Polls only devices with a warning condition. l Poll radios With Alarms - Polls only devices with an alarm condition.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application Running and Viewing Network Diagnostics Important: Review the "Network Diagnostics Best Practices" on page 44 before running the Network Diagnostics application. After a network is defined, select the network from the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon and click Start to begin gathering diagnostic data.
FreeWave Tool Suite The Poller Status located at the very bottom of the window indicates if the poller is connected or disconnected. If the poller is connected, but no radios are added to the Path View, double check that the diagnostic cable is connected to the Master radio. Parameter Definitions and Recommended Values As you use the Network Diagnostics application, the following parameters are available in each of the views. refer the following parameter definitions and the recommended values for each.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application Parameter Description Voltage The input voltage the device receives. This value should be within the specified range of the device that is being read. For example, FGR series radios should be between the 6 and 30 Volts DC. Temperature The physical temperature of the device. VSWR The amount of signal being reflected back into the device.
FreeWave Tool Suite 4. In the Serial Number field, enter the serial number of the device you want to poll. 5. Click Poll to poll the device or click Cancel to exit without polling the device. To poll for Ethernet devices for diagnostics: 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon, select the network in which you want to poll devices. 3.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application To display the graph view: 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon that contains the device you want to view. 3. In the Radio tree view, select the device you want to review. 4. Click the Diagnostic tab at the bottom of the Network Diagnostics window. To change the data displayed in the graph: 1.
FreeWave Tool Suite To change the time period displayed in the graph, select Chart Span and the time period to display. To zoom in and out in the graph: 1. With the graph displayed, hold down the left button on the mouse at the uppermost or lowest point of the area on the graph in which you want to zoom. 2. Drag the mouse across the entire area on which you want to zoom.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application Note: The number of times the graph was magnified equals the number of times you need to click either one of the reset points to return the graph to the normal view. Using the Network Diagnostics Summary View The Summary view displays the most recent polls and provides an overview of all the diagnostics on a single page. From the Summary view, you can copy and paste data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
FreeWave Tool Suite 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon that contains the device you want to view. 3. in the Radio tree view, select the device you want to review. 4. Click View History at the bottom of the Network Diagnostics window. 5. In the Results Displayed field, select how many results to display, 10 to 100. . 6. To manually refresh the history list, click Refresh.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application To display the Trend Analysis view: 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon that contains the device you want to view. 3. In the Radio tree view, select the device you want to review. 4. Click the History tab at the bottom of the Network Diagnostics window. 5. In the Time Span field, select the time period for which you want to display data.
FreeWave Tool Suite To zoom out, click the O in either the top upper left corner (controls zooming out at the Y-axis) and/or the lower left corner (controls zooming out at the X-axis) of the graph. Note: The number of times the graph was magnified equals the number of times you need to click either one of the reset points to return the graph to the normal view.
Chapter 4: Network Diagnostics Application Note: As of Tool Suite release 2.6.0, you can also change an Ethernet's settings over the air. When making changes, always start at the farthest site in the line, for example, the Slave farthest from the Master. 1. Click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Network Diagnostics application. 2. In the Networks section of the Network Diagnostics ribbon, select the network that contains the device you want to change. 3.
Chapter 5: Local Diagnostics Application The Local Diagnostics application presents a real-time snapshot of MultiPoint setups that measure the signal -to-noise level of the device. This information may be read from a Slave, Repeater, or Slave/Repeater device. Use local diagnostic information to help direct a directional antenna of a Slave device by tracking the signal and noise levels as the antenna is aimed back at the Repeater or Master.
Chapter 5: Local Diagnostics Application Running Local Diagnostics The Local Diagnostics application presents a real-time snapshot of MultiPoint setups that measure the signal-to-noise level of the device. It presents the data in both a graph form and with values in a table above the graph. To run a local diagnostic: 1. Click Local Diagnostics in the Applications pane to display the Local Diagnostics application. 2.
FreeWave Tool Suite 2. Click Print in the Local Diagnostics ribbon to display a print preview of the graph. 3. To print the graph, click the Printer icon in the upper left corner of the print preview window. The document is sent to the default printer defined on your computer.
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Chapter 6: Spectrum Tool Application The Spectrum Tool application puts a supported serial device into a listening mode that monitors the ambient noise at various spectrum points as the radio hops through them. The Spectrum Tool application is only available for 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 1.3 GHz serial devices. Click Spectrum Tool in the Applications pane to get started.
Chapter 6: Spectrum Tool Application Running a Spectrum Analysis Use the Spectrum Tool to monitor the ambient noise at various spectrum points as the radio hops through them. Note: To run an analysis for a device, the device must be taken offline. To run a spectrum analysis: 1. Click Spectrum Tool in the Applications pane to display the Spectrum Tool application. 2. Connect the device and click Start in the Spectrum Tool ribbon. 3.
FreeWave Tool Suite To stop a spectrum analysis: 1. Click Spectrum Tool in the Applications pane to display the Spectrum Tool application. 2. Click Stop in the Spectrum Tool ribbon. Printing a Spectrum Analysis Graph In Tool Suite version 2.4.0 and above, you can print the current view of the spectrum analysis graph. 1. Click Spectrum Tool in the Applications pane to display the Spectrum Tool application. 2. Click Print in the ribbon to display a print preview of the graph. 3.
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Chapter 7: Setup Terminal Application Use the Setup Terminal application to configure a device using a terminal window that mirrors the menu structure of HyperTerminal. You can use the Setup Terminal instead of the Configuration application to program devices in your network. Note: I/O Expansion Serial Base and Expansion modules are not compatible with either HyperTerminal or the Tool Suite Setup Terminal application. Configure these devices using the parameters in the Configuration application.
Chapter 7: Setup Terminal Application Configuring Devices Using Setup Terminal Use the Setup Terminal application to configure a device using a terminal window that mirrors the menu structure of HyperTerminal. Note: All changes made through Setup Terminal are sent to the device immediately. Be sure to disconnect the device after making any changes before running diagnostics for the device. 1. Click Setup Terminal in the Applications pane to display the Setup Terminal application. 2.
Chapter 8: CP Data Logger Application The CP Data Logger is an application that provides basic polling and reporting functions for FreeWave Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring Units. Click CP Data Logger in the Applications pane to get started. Configuring CP Data Logger Network Settings The first time you open the CP Data Logger application, you need to configure the settings for your Cathodic Protection network. You can edit these settings later, if needed.
Chapter 8: CP Data Logger Application 1. Click CP Data Logger in the Applications pane to display the CP Data Logger application. 2. Click Settings in the Cathodic Protection ribbon to display the Network Settings window. 3. Click the Network tab and complete the following information: Field Description Name The name of the network to poll. Default displays as the name until you change it. Type Select the network type, Serial or TCP/IP. Complete the additional settings in the last tab in the window.
FreeWave Tool Suite Field Description Baud Rate Select the communication rate between the computer and the device data port. The default Baud Rate is 19200. Parity Select the data parity of the network. The default Parity is None. Flow Control (RTS/CTS) Select this check box if the port uses standard RTS/CTS control lines. The Flow Control check box is typically not selected. Important: The Baud Rate, Parity, and Flow Control must match the Master's settings.
Chapter 8: CP Data Logger Application Field Description Coordinates Enter the global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of the device. You can also enter notes in this field about the device's location. Shunt Resistance Enter the value of the shunt resistor. Modbus ID Enter the same Modbus ID of the device. Poll Interval and Poll Start Select how often the Data Logger collects data from the site and enter the start time in the Poll Start field.
FreeWave Tool Suite l Inactive: You can also right-click the group in the Radios tree and select the appropriate action. Note: Activating or inactivating a single site within a group only inactivates that specific site. 5. In the Alarms table, enter the lower and upper limits that you you want to be warned about during polling. All alarms, or specific alarm settings within the table can be left blank.
Chapter 8: CP Data Logger Application 3. Complete the following information about the group: Field Name Description Enter a name for the group that identifies its purpose. New Group displays as the Group name in the tree view, until you rename the group. Description (Optional) Enter any notes up to 100 characters regarding the group of CP devices. Poll Interval and Poll Start Select how often the Data Logger collects data from the sites in the group and enter the start time in the Poll Start field.
FreeWave Tool Suite To add a site to a group: 1. Click CP Data Logger in the Applications pane to display the CP Data Logger application. 2. In the Radios tree, select the radio you want to move and drag and drop it on top of the group icon to which you want to add the device. The device displays nested under the group. Gathering Data from Cathodic Protection Sites After you have configured a CP site, you can poll that site for data.
Chapter 8: CP Data Logger Application l History view - Displays at-a-glace a history of the parameters polled from a device and when the data was gathered. Using the Cathodic Protection Graph View You can view the data from a Cathodic Protection (CP) device in graph form. Tool Suite charts all the current data for the device on a single graph. You can zoom in and out on different parts of the graph for greater magnification. To display the graph view: 1.
FreeWave Tool Suite To zoom out, click the O in either the top upper left corner (controls zooming out at the Y-axis) and/or the lower left corner (controls zooming out at the X-axis) of the graph. Note: The number of times the graph was magnified equals the number of times you need to click either one of the reset points to return the graph to the normal view.
Chapter 8: CP Data Logger Application Using the Cathodic Protection History View The History view displays at-a-glance a history of the parameters polled from a device and when the data was gathered. The History tab refreshes each time the device is polled. You can view the history data within Tool Suite and send the history to a report, from which you can print or save for viewing in Microsoft Excel or as a PDF. To display the History view: 1.
FreeWave Tool Suite Disconnecting the Cathodic Protection Rectifier from the Pipe On FGR2-CP devices, you have further control of the Interrupter Relay Driver. For more detailed information about programming the Discrete Output, see to the Cathodic Protection Manual Addendum available on the FreeWave Web site and the User Manuals and Utilities CD. Note: You can only control the Relay Digital Output on sites that have the Enable Discrete Output Programming check box selected in the site's Configuration tab.
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Chapter 9: Modbus Interface Application Use the Modbus Interface application to validate and troubleshoot the Modbus configuration for a device that uses the Modbus protocol. Using the Modbus Interface application can help you to determine if a problem you are experiencing is a hardware issue, a software issue, or an issue with a device to which a FreeWave device is connected. From the Modbus Interface application you can do the following: l Use pre-entered register maps for all FreeWave I/O products.
Chapter 9: Modbus Interface Application About Monitoring Modbus Devices Using the Modbus Interface application, you can validate and troubleshoot specific registers to ensure a device running the Modbus protocol is functioning correctly. For information about selecting the registers you want to monitor from your devices, see "Selecting Registers to Monitor" on page 88. The application offers the following views into a device's register data.
FreeWave Tool Suite 4. In the Modbus tab, provide the following information about how often Tool Suite polls the devices in the network for data: Field Description Poll Timeout Enter the number of milliseconds that Tool Suite waits to receive a response from a device before moving to the next device. Interval Timeout Enter the number of milliseconds that Tool Suite waits to receive a response from all devices prior to timing out.
Chapter 9: Modbus Interface Application To add a device to a Modbus network: 1. Click Modbus Interface in the Applications pane to display the Modbus Interface application. 2. Right-click in the Devices tab and select Add Device to display the New Device window. 3. Complete the following information for the device you are adding: Field Description Name A name that helps to identify the device. Register Map The set of registers that Tool Suite can read from the device.
FreeWave Tool Suite 3. In the Registers table for the device, locate the register you want to monitor and click Add in the far right column of the register line. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional registers you want to monitor. The register is added to the Dashboard at the bottom of the window. In addition, the register is also added to the Summary view and the Chart view.
Chapter 9: Modbus Interface Application To add registers to monitor to the dashboard, see See "Selecting Registers to Monitor" on page 88. The Dashboard displays at the bottom of the Modbus Interface main window. However, if you click in the Dashboard title bar and drag your mouse, you can "float" the dashboard anywhere on your screen. To re-dock it to the bottom of the application, click the title bar and drag your mouse cursor (while holding the title bar) to the bottom arrow that displays.
FreeWave Tool Suite Using the Modbus Interface Chart View You can view the data from Modbus polling in graph form. Tool Suite charts all the current data for the device on a single graph. You can zoom in and out on different parts of the graph for greater magnification. The graph contains the following data across the top of the graph. To display the graph view: 1. Click Modbus Interface in the Applications pane to display the Modbus Interface application. 2.
Chapter 9: Modbus Interface Application l Export a register map for use in Tool Suite on a different computer. l Export a FreeWave register map and import it to create a unique version of the map. You cannot edit the maps that FreeWave provides, however, you can edit an imported map and assign the edited map to a device. Exporting a FreeWave map and editing the imported version is the most efficient way to create a map based on an existing map that only has a few changes.
FreeWave Tool Suite Field Description Address Enter the Register address of the value. For example, 40003. Scale If you want to display the value in a different unit than is returned from the device, enter the scale here. For example, if the device returns mV but you prefer to view the value in V, enter 0.001 in the Scale field. 7. Click Close to save the register map and return to the main Modbus Interface application window. To remove a register map: 1.
Chapter 9: Modbus Interface Application To export a Modbus register map: 1. Click Modbus Interface in the Applications pane to display the Modbus Interface application. 2. Click Edit in the Modbus Interface ribbon to display the Edit Register Maps window. 3. Using the arrows in the toolbar, scroll through the register maps until you locate the map you want to export. 4. With the correct map displayed, click the Export icon in the toolbar to display. 5.
Chapter 10: Updates Application Use the Update application to review the most recent Tool Suite updates available and to update your version of the Tool Suite software. From the Updates application you can do the following: l Review the release notes for each upgrade version of the Tool Suite software. The Release Notes include all the information about additions and changes in each release of the Tool Suite application. l Check to see if you are running the latest version of Tool Suite.
Chapter 10: Updates Application Updating Tool Suite at Program Startup If you have an active Internet connection, when you start Tool Suite, it automatically connects to the FreeWave network to determine if you are running the latest version of the software. If there is a new version available, you are prompted about whether you want to update. 1. If a new update is available, when you open a Tool Suite session, a prompt displays informing you that new updates are available.
FreeWave Tool Suite 3. If there are updates, click Yes to download the updates. Otherwise click No to exit without downloading the update. When the download process is complete a message displays prompting you to apply the updates. 4. Click OK to close the prompt and click Apply Updates in the Updates ribbon. Tool Suite applies the updates and re-launches after the install is complete.
Chapter 10: Updates Application 4. Do one of the following at the merge databases prompt: l Click Yes to merge databases. l Click No to upgrade Tool Suite without merging databases. Important: If you select No and continue to upgrade Tool Suite, all previously saved data will be lost after upgrade. l Click Cancel to exit without completing the upgrade. If you select Yes, a status box displays while the databases are merging. The merge can take several minutes.
