User's Guide

MBS-LP User Guide Document MBUD-0087v0.2
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Tools
Wireless Matrix provides two tools to assist the developer on the WAW system: Wireless Matrix
Chat and Communicator. The tools are Open Source license tools distributed in code form. This
provides complete visibility for the developer and enables straightforward extensions to the
program that the developer may want to add.
The Wireless Matrix Chat program was created to provide simple chat sessions over the air from
Customer Host to MBS2-LP or from MBS2-LP to MBS2-LP.
The Communicator is similar to the On-Board Computer (OBC) application used in the Wireless
Matrix X.25 network. It allows an operator to:
• Edit and send messages to an arbitrary IP address
• Send a file of arbitrary size to an arbitrary IP address
• View the text of messages received by the Communicator
• Monitor the operational status of the MBS2-LP
• Monitor the signal strengths of the networks to which the MBS2-LP is connected
• Access the Command Server of the MBS2-LP
The Communicator user interface is suitable for all types of client devices, including small form
factor WinCE handheld and, potentially, Palm devices. It operates on both sides of the WAW
(server/host and client/MBS2-LP), so that with a single tool the developer can easily test end-to-
end communications.
On the client side, the interface to the MBS2-LP command server is via the serial port (or wireless
tether), and on the Customer Host side the interface to the MBS2-LP command server is over the
WAW Network via standard UDP/IP.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Installation
The Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP modem is mounted to a vehicle and wired in order to:
• Draw power from the vehicle to power the unit
• Connect the unit to a Client Side Computer (CSC) for data transmission/receipt purposes
Installation instructions for the MBS2-LP, while not complex, are detailed, and are included in a
separate installation manual (MBUD-0085v1, dated 2/27/04). Please consult this manual if you
need to install the MBS2-LP unit.
To verify the MBS2-LP unit is operational; ensure the following items:
1. Move the vehicle to an area where there are no obstructions to the southern
exposure for the Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP.
2. Check the cable connections to the MBS2-LP and verify it is securely connected.