ACR Electronics FPR-10 User Manual

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MANUAL

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FPR-10™

Product No. 2784

Field Programmer Reader

ACR Electronics, Inc.

5757 Ravenswood Road

Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312

[phone] • Fax [phone]

www.acrelectronics.com

Email: [e-mail]

A Chelton Group company

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................2

2.0 WARNINGS ........................................................................................................ 2

3.0 BEFORE YOU RUN SETUP..............................................................................3

3.1 FPR-10 COMPONENTS.................................................................................3

3.2 CHECK THE HARDWARE AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................. 3

4.0 INSTALLING THE FPR-100/10 SOFTWARE ................................................. 3

4.1 ADDING A PRINTER.....................................................................................4

5.0 USING THE FPR-10........................................................................................... 4

5.1 PROGRAMMING THE MESSAGE ....................................................................4

5.2 PRINTING HEXADECIMAL LABELS................................................................7

5.3 READING THE MESSAGE..............................................................................8

Figure 1 – Product Selection Menu.................................................................................... 9

Figure 2 – Option Selection Menu...................................................................................10

Figure 3 – Protocol Selection Menu................................................................................. 11

Figure 4 – Memory Read Display....................................................................................11

Figure 5 – PC / FPR-100 Cable Connections .................................................................. 13

Figure 6 – Programming Head Positioning ..................................................................... 13

Figure 7 – FPR-10 Hardware........................................................................................... 14

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1.0 OVERVIEW

The FPR-10 (Field Programmer Reader – 10) is designed to be both a re­programming and verification tool for the ACR Satellite 406 RLB-32, RapidFix
406 RLB-33, GlobalFix 406 RLB-35 and GyPSI 406 PLB-100.

Programming the beacons specified above is accomplished with a programming
head. Each beacon type has a unique programming head. The GlobalFix 406
RLB-35 programming head is integrated into the FPR-10. In order to program
different types of beacons, only the programming heads have to be changed. When
a user wants to re-program a beacon, he/she is guided through a series of questions
to determine the information that will be entered into the beacon.

Verification of the beacon’s message is accomplished by the Memory Read
function. This mode allows the user to read the beacon’s memory containing the
UIN (Unique Identifier Number) also referred to as Hexidecimal Identification
Label. When a user selects the Memory Read option, the nonvolatile memory
contents are sent to the PC. The PC then displays the message and date that the
beacon was programmed.

The order in which the screens appear on the PC are the same regardless of the
product chosen. After seeing the opening screen with the ACR logo and other
information, the user will choose FPR-10 or FPR-100 depending on the type of
FPR hardware being used. Next, the user will see the Product Selection Menu.
After choosing the product, there will be a Model Selection screen if there is more
than one model of the desired beacon. The user will then be guided to the Option
Selection Menu where he or she may choose the action to be performed. If a
mistake is made, the user can return to the previous screen by choosing the Back
button on each form. The user can exit the program at any time using the Exit
button and return to the operating system. Refer to figures 1 – 4 for explanation of
the different menus.

In order for all screens of the FPR-10 to be seen in their entirety, the screen
resolution must be 800 x 600. When the FPR-10 is started the resolution is
automatically changed to 800 x 600. If the program is exited through the Exit
button the screen resolution will return to its original values. If the program is
exited improperly (i.e. Run time error), the resolution will remain at 800 x 600.
The resolution can be changed through the display option of the Control Panel in
your Windows™ operating system.

2.0 WARNINGS

To test whether an EPIRB or PLB operates satisfactorily, always perform a self-test
as described in the beacon’s operating manual or contact the beacon manufacturer
for instructions as to how to perform a self-test.

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3.0 BEFORE YOU RUN SETUP

Before you run the FPR-100/10 software, please make sure that your computer
meets the minimum requirements in section 3.2.

3.1 FPR-10 Components

See Figure 5 for a visual representation of each component listed below.

• FPR-10 Interface Unit (Module Assembly) A3-06-2260

• Programming Head, PLB A3-06-2117

• Programming Head, RLB-32/33 A3-06-2119

• Serial Cable Assembly A3-06-2129

• 6 Conductor Cable with RJ11 plug (phone) A2-07-0137

• 240 VAC / 12v DC, 800 mA Euro Compatible A3-03-0263

Power supply

3.2 Check the Hardware and System Requirements

To run the FPR-10, you must have certain hardware and software installed on your
computer. The requirements include:

• Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 /, NT4.0, 2000 or ME.

• Pentium 75 MHz microprocessor (minimum).

• A hard disk with at least 10 megabytes of available storage.

• VGA or higher-resolution screen supported by Microsoft Windows.

• 16 megabytes of RAM.

• A mouse or other pointing device.

• 1 available serial port.

• Printer (optional)

4.0 INSTALLING THE FPR-100/10 SOFTWARE

The FPR-100/10 software may be downloaded from the web at
http://www.acrelectronics.com/download.html. The software is installed using the
setup program included on disk 1. The setup program will install all of the needed
files to your hard disk automatically. The software must be installed in the
C:\FPR100 directory to work correctly. This directory is the default directory in
the setup program.

1. Place the disk marked 1 of 4 into the floppy drive of your computer.

2. Click the START button on the bottom of your Windows operating system.

3. Type a:\setup.exe and press ENTER.

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4. Choose the RUN option from the menu.

5. Follow the installation directions on the screen. The FPR-100/10 must be

installed in the “C:\Fpr100\” directory. This directory is already set when you
run the setup program.

6. Please refer to section 4.1 to set up your printer for use with the system.

4.1 Adding a Printer

1. Click the START button on the bottom of your Windows operating system.

2. Click the Settings option on the pop up menu.

3. Click the Printers option on the Settings menu.

4. From the Printers box that appears, click Add Printer and follow the

instructions. If you are using a computer purchased from ACR Electronics and
you are asked for the Windows disk, do the following:

A. When you get the message “Please insert the disk labeled ‘Windows 95

CD-ROM’ and then click OK” click the OK button.

B. There will then be an input box with the title Copying Files… In the space

provided under the Copy files from: type the following:
C:\Windows\Options\cabs then press ENTER.

C. If this does not work or if the computer cannot identify your printer, contact

the printer manufacturer for more information.

5. The printer, set up as your default printer, will be used by the FPR-10 for

printing labels and reports.

5.0 USING THE FPR-10

5.1 Programming the Message

The FPR-10 can program the Satellite2 406 RLB-32, RapidFix 406 RLB-33,
GlobalFix 406 RLB-35 and the GyPSI 406 PLB-100. Programming is
accomplished by generating the message in the computer with information based
on the unit and protocol selected. Data is then sent to the FPR-10 interface unit and
the interface unit handles all further communications with the beacons via infrared
light.

To program an RLB-32, RLB-33 or PLB, connect 6 Conductor Cable with RJ11
(phone) between the front panel of the FPR-10 and the appropriate programming
head. Perform the following steps:

1. From the Product Selection Menu, click the button for the product you wish to

program.

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