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RECORD REVISION TABLE

Manual Revision ECO Pages Description

2.0 08-016 All STS-1400 Software Version 2.00

3.0 08-024 All STS-1400 Software Version 2.01

4.0 08-026 All STS-1400 Software Version 2.02

5.0 09-012 All STS-1400 Software Version 3.2, Hardware V3

6.0 10-016 All STS-1400 Software Version 4.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

1.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2 RADAR OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.1 HARDWARE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.1.1 PHYSICAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.1.2 LSR-5000 RADAR ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.1.3 RADAR SERVER COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.1.4 RADAR CLIENT COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1.5 BREAKOUT BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1.6 RADAR POWER SUPPLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1.7 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1.8 CABLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.2 SOFTWARE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.2.1 RADAR APPLICATION MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.2.2 RADAR SERVER APPLICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2.3 RADAR CONSOLE APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2.4 RADAR TERMINAL APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.2.5 RADAR LOADER APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4 LSR-5000 SYSTEM OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.1 RADAR APPLICATION MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.1.1 APPLICATION STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.1.2 APPLICATION NAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.1.3 IMAGE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.1.4 APPLICATION RUNNING TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.1.5 APPLICATION PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.1.6 EVENT LOG WINDOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.2 RADAR CONSOLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.2.1 OPERATOR LOGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.2.2 EDITING ZONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.2.3 PPI DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.2.4 INTRUDERS AND TARGETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4.2.5 RECORDING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4.2.6 RADAR OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

4.2.7 RADAR CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 STS-1400 Radar System Physical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Figure 2 STS-1400 Radar Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Figure 3 Radar Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Figure 4 Radar Server Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Figure 5 Radar Terminal Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Figure 6 Radar Application Manager Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Figure 7 Login Operator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Figure 8 Radar Console Displaying Available Radars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Figure 9 Radar Lexicon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Figure 10 Radar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Figure 11 Radar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Figure 12 Contact and Intrusion Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Figure 13 Edit Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Figure 14 Creating a Zone (Step 1 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Figure 15 Creating a Zone (Step 2 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Figure 16 Creating a Zone (Step 3 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Figure 17 Creating a Zone (Step 4 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 18 Changing Segment Adding Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 19 Edit Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Figure 20 Edit Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Figure 21 Zone Edition Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Figure 22 Modifying a Zone (Step 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Figure 23 Modifying a Zone (Step 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Figure 24 Edit Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Figure 25 View Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Figure 26 Cursor Position Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Figure 27 Radar PPI (Continuous) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Figure 28 Radar PPI (Snapshot) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Figure 29 Background Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Figure 30 PPI Color Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Figure 31 Radar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Figure 32 Range Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 33 View Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Figure 34 Intrusion Zones (Red Boundary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Figure 35 Intrusion Zones (Yellow Boundary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Figure 36 Intrusion Zones Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Figure 37 Contact Zones Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Figure 38 Description of Intruder and Target Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Figure 39 Selected Intruder / Target Status Line Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Figure 40 Targets/Intruders List View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Figure 41 Targets / Intruders Tree View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Figure 42 Radar Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 43 Record Targets/Intruders Log Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Figure 44 Targets/Intruders Log File Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Figure 45 Record Radar Data Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Figure 46 Record Radar Data Duration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Figure 47 Radar Standby and Transmit Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Figure 48 Logs Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 49 Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 50 Logs File Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Figure 51 Parameters Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Figure 52 Changing Parameters Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Figure 53 Programming Unit Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Figure 54 Current Parameter Group Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Figure 55 Default Parameter Group Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Figure 56 Exporting Radar Parameters (Step 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Figure 57 Exporting Radar Parameters (Step 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 58 Exporting Radar Parameters (Steps 4 & 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 59 Exporting Radar Parameters (Step 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 STS-700, STS-1400 and STS-2800 Radar Assembly Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Table 2 Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Table 3 Detection Distance as a Function of Target Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table 4 STS-1400 Radar Assembly Hardware Revision Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Table 5 Radar Console Functions vs. Login Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Table 6 Radar Icons and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Table 7 PPI Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Table 8 Configuration Parameters Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Table 9 Radar Configuration Parameters Access vs. Login Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Table 10 Configuration Parameters Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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OVERVIEW ORGANIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT

The STS-1400 Operator Manual is organized according to the following sections:
Section 1.0 Describes general information regarding the nature of the document and its intended audi-

ence. This section also describes the equipment features and limitations of the STS-1400 radar assembly.

Section 2.0 Contains an overview of the STS-1400 radar system.
Section 3.0 Describes various components of the STS-1400 radar system.
Section 4.0 Describes the operation of the STS-1400 radar system software components.
Section 5.0 Describes the troubleshooting process of the STS-1400 radar system.

Definitions and Acronyms

AXML Amphitech eXtensible Markup Language
BIT Built-in Test
CE Refers to CE marking, a conformity mark in Europe
CFAR Constant False Alarm Rate
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GPS Global Positioning System
GUI Graphical User Interface
IP Internet Protocol
MBPS MegaBits Per Second
MMW Millimeter Wave
PPI Plan Position Indicator
PPS Pulse Per Second
PSR Perimeter Surveillance Radar
RCS Radar Cross Section
RF Radio Frequency
VDC Volts of Direct Current
XML Extensible Markup Language

(usually refers to the US agency)

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1 INTRODUCTION

This manual describes the STS-1400 Perimeter Surveillance Radar’s (PSR) operation. The Operator Man­ual is intended for an audience of technically qualified personnel.

For installation and configuration of the STS-1400 Radar System, or for more advanced functions, please
refer to the STS-1400 Installation Manual.

NOTE: Please note that product name STS-1400 is used throughout this manual for ease of reading. The
given information is also valid for products STS-700 and STS-2800 unless otherwise noted.

1.1 EQUIPMENT FEATURES

The mid-range radar product line provides detection capability for moving objects on the ground out to
an instrumented range of 700, 1400 or 2800 meters (for STS-700, STS-1400 and STS-2800 respectively)
over an area of up to 360° around the radar and presents detection data to the operator via a graphical
user interface (GUI). The data may also be transmitted via XML (eXtensible Markup Language) to a third­party software application responsible for implementing security policies.

STS-700, STS-1400 and STS-2800 Specifications for Hardware Version 3.0

Weight 22 Lbs (10 Kg)

Cooling No forced cooling required

Operating Temperature Range -30º C to +60º C

Operating Altitude Range Up to 15 000 feet / 4572m

Power Input 20 - 32 VDC (Nominal 28 VDC ), less than 45 W

Frequency Band Ka

Detection Range Minimum 5 m., Maximum of 700m, 1400m or 2800m extended

range (optional)

In 2800m mode, human detection performance is reduced

(depending on environmental conditions)

Sensitivity Detection of a 0.5 square meter (RCS) target located at a range

of 1000m (in 700m and 1400m range modes)

Warm up Time Ready to operate approximately 30 seconds after power-up

Revisit Rate 55 scans / minute

Table 1 - STS-700, STS-1400 and STS-2800 Radar Assembly Specifications

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STS-700, STS-1400 and STS-2800 Specifications for Hardware Version 3.0

FCC class B, EN 301489, Parts 1 & 3CE:

Certification

EN 300019-1-4 (Class 4.1E with -40°C)

EN 300019-1-5 (Class 5.2 including mechanical class 5M3)

Table 1 - STS-700, STS-1400 and STS-2800 Radar Assembly Specifications

Description Minimum Requirements

EN 60215

Dedicated computer for the radar server

Intel, Dual-Core 2.80 GHz, 2 GB of RAM,

2 Ethernet adapters

Operating System Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server

Power Supply

Xantrex XFR 60-20. 28 VDC power supply with a

capacity of at least 120 Watts continuous

Ethernet Cabling Cat 5e or 6 Ethernet cable

Ethernet Switch 4-port Ethernet switch 10 Mbps or higher

Table 2 - Recommended Equipment

DISCLAIMER: The STS-1400 is designed for operation while in a fixed location and is not intended for

use on moving platforms. Failing to adhere to this recommendation could compromise the detection
capability of the unit.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the inherent nature of radar detection, the STS-1400 may present “nuisance”

alarms triggered by animals, moving tree branches, ocean surf or waves moving within the radar field of
detection. Strategies to reduce these nuisance alarms are discussed in the Installation Manual.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the inherent nature of radar detection, small and/or very slow moving objects

may not be detected by the STS-1400.

DISCLAIMER: Under heavy rainfall conditions (>10mm/hr), the STS-1400 performance can be reduced,

typically for targets furthest away. Under such conditions, the unit may not detect some moving objects
and it may result in increased nuisance alarms.

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2RADAR OVERVIEW

Critical infrastructures such as airports, harbors, nuclear power plants, pipelines, encampments and
other sensitive sites require reliable surveillance capabilities to detect intruders. This requirement was
traditionally met by guards using visual observation. Experience has demonstrated that this solution can
be of limited effectiveness in conditions of reduced visibility and, as a result, can provide an inadequate
security response time. Millimeter Wave (MMW) and Perimeter Security Radar (PSR) bring three impor­tant features to the surveillance solution:

1. Ability to penetrate poor visibility environments

2. Accurate ranging capability in excess of a kilometer

3. Ability to quickly detect moving targets over a 360° field of view
The STS-1400 system provides for timely alerts of moving objects within the monitored area pro-

grammed in the system and increases user’s awareness of potential threats. This is achieved with radar
technology and sophisticated detection and alarm processing software.

The STS-1400 operates by transmitting frequency modulated continuous RF radio signals at a given azi­muth angle, and then computes the frequency differences between the transmitted signal and the sig­nals from objects/targets that are bounced back to the receiver. The frequency differences are
converted to target ranges.

This bouncing off effect, or backscatter, from an object depends mainly on factors such as the material
from which the object is made, its dimension, its shape and the angle at which the signal hits the
object. This is defined as the Radar Cross Section (RCS).

The RCS is a measure of the target’s ability to reflect radar signals back in the direction of the radar
receiver. The detection of an object also depends on its distance from the radar. The further away the
object, the more difficult it is for the radar to detect it.

The STS-1400 Perimeter Surveillance Radar is designed to detect an object with a RCS of 0.5 m
(1000 meters). An RCS of 0.5 m

2

does not mean that the object is physically 0.5 m2 in cross section; it

2

at 1 km

means that its apparent size as observed by the radar is equivalent to a metallic sphere with a projected
area of 0.5 m

2

.

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Table 3 shows detection ranges for targets detected in a mildly cluttered environment. The actual
detection distances obtained depends on a number of factors, such as: radar installation height, tilt
angle, terrain type, terrain relief, weather, etc.

Target

Physical

Dimensions

Height

(m)

Width

(m)

Approximate

2)

RCS (m

Probable

Detection

Ranges

(700 m)

Probable

Detection

Ranges

(1400 m)

Probable

Detection

Range

(2800 m)

Crawling person 0.3 0.3 .03 ~ 0.1 5 - 500 m. 5 - 500 m. 5 - 500 m.

Walking person 1.7 0.5 0.3 ~ 1 5 - 700 m. 5 - 1400 m. 5 - 1900 m.

Car 1.5 2.5 5 ~ 100 5 - 700 m. 5 - 1400 m. 5 - 2500 m.

Table 3 - Detection Distance as a Function of Target Type

With accurate positioning in the azimuth, the position of an object relative to the radar can be deter­mined with high precision. For the STS-1400 radar to provide timely alerts and accurate object location
in latitude and longitude, latitude/longitude coordinate inputs are required at installation time.

The system is fully adaptive to the environment. Using the data from the processed signal returns and
with constant false alarm rate (CFAR) algorithms, the radar automatically adjusts for rain, clutter and
other environmental factors.

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3SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1 HARDWARE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

The STS-1400 Radar System supports the following components. Some of these components may not be
used, depending on the specific installation.

1. STS-1400

Radar Assembly

2. Radar Server computer

3. Client computer

4. Breakout box

5. Radar power supply

6. Network infrastructure

7. Cabling

3.1.1 Physical System Overview

Figure 1 shows a typical STS-1400 Radar System, from a hardware components perspective.

Figure 1 - STS-1400 Radar System Physical Overview

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The STS-1400 Radar Assembly consists of the radar antenna and RF components, a mechanical scanning
sub-assembly, and a processor sub-assembly.

Figure 2 - STS-1400 Radar Assembly

The STS-1400 Radar Assembly possesses a hardware revision number that determines some of its func­tionality. Table 4 provides the hardware revision number according to the radar assembly serial number.
Unless otherwise specified, this manual will refer to revision 3.0 of the hardware.The STS-1400 Radar
Assembly possesses a hardware revision number that determines some of its functionality. Table 4 pro­vides the hardware revision number according to the radar assembly serial number. Unless otherwise
specified, this manual will refer to revision 3.0 of the hardware.

Radar Assembly P/N Hardware revision number

921-0011-02-R05.XX 1.0
921-0011-02-R24.XX

1.5

921-0011-02-R27.XX
921-0011-03-R27.XX

2.0

921-0011-04-R02.XX
921-0011-05-R06.XX 3.0

921-0011-R05-R07.XX 4.0

Table 4 - STS-1400 Radar Assembly Hardware Revision Number

3.1.2 Radar Server Computer

The Radar Server computer hosts the following applications: Radar Application Manager, Radar Server,
Radar Terminal, Radar Console (configuration and diagnostics only) and Control Station Interface.

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Depending on the installation, the Radar Server computer may also host the client applications and
function as the Client Computer (see below).

3.1.3 Radar Client Computer

The Client computer hosts the client applications (Radar Console, Radar Terminal, Control Station or an
XML third-party application). The Radar Console can also be used for remote diagnostics.

3.1.4 Breakout Box

In some installations a breakout box may be installed in close proximity of the rad ar to conta in the
radar power supply and/or an Ethernet fiber-optic media converter.

3.1.5 Radar Power Supply

A 28VDC power supply is recommended to power the STS-1400 Radar Assembly.

NOTE: V3.O Units has been designed to run on as little as a 20 VDC supply.

3.1.6 Network Infrastructure

The network infrastructure consists of Ethernet switches, Ethernet media converters, wireless Ethernet
transceivers, etc. The network infrastructure provides the physical support for the Device and the Client
networks. Refer to the installation manual for a description of these networks.

3.1.7 Cabling

ICx Radar Systems provides connectorized cables for sale in standard lengths. Cables can be ordered
with connectors at each end. Please contact ICx Radar Systems for assistance.

3.2 SOFTWARE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

The STS-1400 Radar System comprises seven (7) installable software modules.
The seven (7) software modules included in the ICX Radar System Software Package are:

1. Radar Application Manager

2. Radar Server Application

3. Radar Terminal Application

4. Radar Console Application

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5. Radar Loader Application

6. Control Station Interface

7. Radar TRaCS (purchased separately)

NOTE: Control Station Interface application is optional and is used only when deploying with o ther ICx
radar models such as the (STS-350, STS-350ER, STS-4400 and STS-12000).

NOTE: When multiple radars (any models) are deployed in a single network, the Cameleon Tactical
application is recommended as the Command & Control application. See your ICx Sales Rep for informa­tion.

Refer to the installation manual for installation and configuration of these software modules.

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3.2.1 Radar Application Manager

The Radar Application Manager is a software application that performs the following functions:

• Startup of ICx application software (Radar Server, Radar Terminal, Radar Console and Control

Station Interface)

• Configuration of ICx application software

• Monitoring of ICx application software

Figure 3 - Radar Application Manager

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3.2.2 Radar Server Application

The Radar Server is a software application that interfaces with STS-1400 Radar Assemblies and Client
applications (i.e. Radar Console, Radar Terminal, etc.). The Radar Server principally performs the fol­lowing functions:

• Generation of targets and intruders;

• Management of targets and intruders;

• Output of detection data to local or remote applications;

• Output of detection data in an XML format to third-party applications;

• Time synchronization of the radar assemblies.

Figure 4 - Radar Server Application

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3.2.3 Radar Console Application

The Radar Console is a software application that interfaces with the Radar Server application, or
directly with the STS-1400 Radar Assembly, and performs the following functions:

• Displays radar status

• Displays radar contacts and segments

• Displays radar targets and intruders

• Displays and edits radar zones (contact and intrusion zones)

• Displays radar Plan Position Indicator (PPI)

• Displays and configures system parameters

• Displays geographic map as an underlay

• Logs radar assembly warning messages

• Logs radar assembly status

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3.2.4 Radar Terminal Application

The Radar Terminal is a software application that interfaces with the Radar Server. The Radar T e rminal
primarily performs the following functions:

• Keeps the connection between the radar assembly and Radar Server active

• Displays all radar assemblies connected to the Radar Server application

• Displays radar assembly status and radar communication configuration information

Figure 5 - Radar Terminal Application

3.2.5 Radar Loader Application

The Radar Loader is a software utility designed to load new versions of the STS-1400 Radar Assembly
firmware. This application is started automatically by the Radar Console application when executing the
Loader command.

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4 STS-1400 SYSTEM OPERATION

This section covers operation of the STS-1400 Radar System using the Radar Console application. For
details on how to operate the STS-1400 Radar System using the Control Station application, please refer
to the Control Station Operator's Manual.

For details on how to perform the installation of the STS-1400 Radar System and installation of the
required applications, please refer to the STS-1400 Installation Manual.

4.1 RADAR APPLICATION MANAGER

This section covers the operation of the Radar Application Manager. For details on how to configure
Radar Application Manager to monitor specific applications, please refer to the STS-1400 Installation
Manual.

Figure 6 shows the Radar Application Manager main window. The description of each element is
described in the following sections.

Figure 6 - Radar Application Manager Main Window

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4.1.1 Application Status

The application status will read either ACTIVE, UNLINK or TIMEOUT. An ACTIVE application is monitored
by the Application Manager and will automatically re-start in the event of a crash, power outage or sys­tem failure. An UNLINK status reflects an application started manually and that is not monitored by the
Application Manager. If the application is closed or hangs, the Application Manager will not re-start it.
When either application with a status of an ACTIVE or UNLINK is closed or hangs, its status changes to
TIMEOUT.

4.1.2 Application Name

Displays the name (e.g. Radar Console, Radar Server, Radar Terminal, etc.) of each application listed.

4.1.3 Image Name

The image name contains the executable file name of each application.

4.1.4 Application Running Time

The application running time displays the duration that each application has been running. When an
application is re-started by the Radar Application Manager, the duration is reset to zero. Additionally,
this value is reset to zero every day at midnight.

4.1.5 Application Parameters

The application parameters field contains the command-line parameters used to start monitored appli­cations.

4.1.6 Event Log Window

The event log window contains a list of events that occurred since start-up of Radar Application Man­ager. These events include the (re)starting of applications, timeouts, etc.

4.2 RADAR CONSOLE

The Radar Console allows the configuration of STS-1400 Radar assemblies, the configuration of detection
and intrusion zones, and the visualization of radar sectors, targets and intruders.

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4.2.1 Operator Login

Available

radars

This application requires the user to login to access most of its functions, as shown in Figure 7. Four (4)
login levels are supported by Radar Console. This document covers the two (2) first levels (Operator and

Administrator).

Figure 7 - Login Operator Mode

Once logged in, the radar console screen displays available radars in the left pane.

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Figure 8 - Radar Console Displaying Available Radars

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Table 5 shows the functions that are accessible as a functi on of the login level. The Direct column refers
to functions accessible when the Radar Console is connected directly to the radar, and the Server col­umn refers to functions accessible when the Radar Console is connected to the radar via the Radar
Server.

Operator Admin

Menu Item Function

Edit Edit / create intrusion zones

Edit / create contact zones

View View intruders / targets

View tracks

View identification number

View radar PPI

Change PPI color palette

View radar l ocation

Intrusion / contact coverage

View background map

View intrusion / contact zones

View contacts

Tools Targets / intruders list view

Radar

Console

Direct

   

   

   

Radar

Console

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radar

Console

Direct

 

Radar

Console







Targets / intruders tree view

Replay radar data

Explore Logs directory

Explore Maps directory

Explore Capture directory

Explore Recording directory

Table 5 - Radar Console Functions vs. Login Level

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   

   

   

   

 

 

Operator Admin

Menu Item Function

Setup Set Logs directory

Set Maps directory

Set Capture directory

Set Recording directory

Right mouse click

Set radar to XMIT / STBY

on radar icon

Reset radar

Configure radar parameters

Show warnings and traces

Set unit position from GPS

Set Radar Server time from GPS

Enable / disable AXML

Record targets / intruders

Record radar data

Radar

Console

Direct

   

   

Radar

Console

Radar

Console

Direct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radar

Console







Reset communication statistics

Load new radar firmware

Table 5 - Radar Console Functions vs. Login Level (Continued)

 

 

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4.2.1.1 Radar Symbology

This section defines the symbology for the radar icon located in the left-hand column of the radar con­sole. Keep in mind that the colors have a specific meaning as well as the information embedded in the
icon. Below is an icon lexicon describing the various color codes and symbols.

Figure 9 - Radar Lexicon

Radar Icon Message

Radar communication link is being established.

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Radar connection is in progress.

Radar is in standby mode.

Radar simulator is in standby mode.

Table 6 - Radar Icons and Messages

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Radar Icon Message

Target Combination Software is stopped.

Radar is in standby mode, and is connected directly to the Radar Con­sole application (instead of being connected through the Radar Server

application).

Communication with radar has been interrupted for at least five (5)

seconds.

Communication with radar is lost. The Operator can still verify the last
unit configured parameters and most recent unit warnings. The Opera-

tor can manually delete the lost icon.

Radar is in limited auto-recovery mode, with failure code 5.60. The

Radar will try to recover from the failure automatically. Refer to the

error codes section of the Installation Manual for explanatory details.

Radar is in fail mode, with failure code 5.60. Refer to the error code s

section of the Installation Manual for explanatory details.

Radar is transmitting and initial motor speed accuracy has not yet

been reached or is temporarily out of limits.

Target Combination Software is started (with TRaCS only).

Target Combination Software is started and tracking one (1) intruder.

Icon perimeter is blinking (with TRaCS only).

Table 6 - Radar Icons and Messages (Continued)

Radar is transmitting.

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Radar Icon Message

Radar is transmitting and tracking three (3) intruders. Icon perimeter

is blinking.

Radar is transmitting, tracking one (1) intruder and detecting fourteen

(14) contacts.

The radar is locked by this console for parameters and zones editing.

The radar is locked by another console for parameters and zones edit-

ing.

The Radar Console is recording data from this radar.

The radar possesses an embedded GPS receiver which cannot have a

3D position fix. The radar is in standby mode.

The radar possesses an embedded GPS receiver which has a 3D posi-

The radar possesses an embedded GPS receiver which has a 3D posi-

tion fix. The radar is in transmit mode but there is no synchronization

The radar possesses an embedded GPS receiver which cannot have a

3D position fix. The radar is in transmit mode and is synchronized with

The radar possesses an embedded GPS receiver which has a 3D posi-

tion fix. The radar is in transmit mode and is synchronized with the

Table 6 - Radar Icons and Messages (Continued)

tion fix. The radar is in standby mode.

with the GPS PPS signal.

the GPS PPS signal.

GPS PPS signal.

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Radar Icon Message

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The radar is accepting only one direct connection. This will be shown

Radar is busy with another client.

only on a radar console used in direct mode when the radar server or

another console (direct) is connected to the radar unit.

Table 6 - Radar Icons and Messages (Continued)

When placing the mouse cursor over the radar icon , a radar information box is displayed as follows:

Figure 10 - Radar Information

Figure 11 - Radar Information

4.2.2 Editing Zones

The STS-1400 Radar System supports two (2) types of zones: Contact and Intrusion Zones.

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4.2.2.1 Contact Zones

A Contact Zone is an area where low-level radar detections are processed to identify potential targets.
An exclusive contact zone is a zone in which processing of low-level radar detections is eliminated. The
radar uses the contact zones to establish the detection thresholds. ICx Radar Systems recommends the
use of the default configuration (no contact zone defined). In this case the entire radar coverage area
will be used.

If a particular area is generating false or unwanted targets, such as a highway with automobile traffic, a
wind turbine, etc., it may be desirable to establish one (1) or more contact zones that do not include
those areas. Alternatively, you can establish exclusive contact zones covering these areas.

4.2.2.2 Intrusion Zones

An Intrusion Zone is an area where the targets are considered potential threats and classified as intrud­ers. An exclusive intrusion zone is an area in which classification of targets as intruders is prevented.
Since intruders trigger alerts (red circle in radar icon – see above) and are sent out through XML, it is
important to carefully define intrusion zones to minimize nuisance alarms. In order to provide prompt
detection of intruders, it is very important that all intrusion zones be completely contained in contact
zones with a sufficient gap (typically > 100m).

To prevent a particular area from generating false or unwanted intruders, such as a private road within
the surveillance area, a main entrance in a building, etc. either:

1. Establish intrusion zone so as not to include that area, or

2. Establish an exclusive intrusion zone on that area.

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Figure 12 - Contact and Intrusion Zones

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4.2.2.3 Creating A Zone

Using the Edit menu, select the type of zone to create (intrusion, exclusive intrusion, contact or exclu­sive contact), as shown in Figure 13. The mouse cursor will then change to a diamond () shape.

Figure 13 - Edit Menu

A zone consists of a polygon made with three (3) or more sides. Each segment is added by left-clicking
with the mouse at the desired location. Figure 14 through Figure 17 shows a typical zone during the
edition process. The dashed line shows how the zone will be defined if the user completes the com­mand.

To start editing the zone, left-click with the mouse at the desired location on the PPI. This will create a
start control point, and a segment will be shown between this endpoint and the current mouse location.

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Subsequent left mouse clicks will create additional segments to the zone. While editing the zone, the
keyboard commands described in Table 7 can also be used.

Figure 14 - Creating a Zone (Step 1 of 4)

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Figure 15 - Creating a Zone (Step 2 of 4)

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Figure 16 - Creating a Zone (Step 3 of 4)

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Figure 17 - Creating a Zone (Step 4 of 4)

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The user may press the space key to invert the order in which the zone segments are added, as shown in

Figure 18. The backspace keyboard key removes the last segment added.

Figure 18 - Changing Segment Adding Order

To complete the editing process, press the ESC key or left-click with the mouse on the start control
point. The zone will appear as a solid line polygon for a normal zone and as a dashed line polygon for an
exclusive zone. Refer to Figure 12 for an example of each zone type.

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After editing one (1) or more zones, the changes may be saved or discarded. This is accomplished using
the appropriate Edit Menu command, Commit Zone Changes as shown in Figure 19, or by using the

commit button .

Figure 19 - Edit Menu Commands

4.2.2.4 Modifying an Existing Zone

To modify an existing zone, the user must enter the zone edition process. This is accomplished using
the appropriate command in the Edit menu, as shown in Figure 20.

Figure 20 - Edit Menu Commands

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Once in the zone edition process, each zone will be displayed with its vertex (control) points, as shown

Intr us ion zone

Exclusive intrusion zone

Contact zon e

Exclusive contact zone

in Figure 21. While editing the zone, the keyboard commands described in Figure 7 can also be used.

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Figure 21 - Zone Edition Context

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To modify a zone, the user must left-click with the mouse on a vertex of the zone to be modified. The
zone will then enter the edit mode, as shown in Figure 22 and Figure 23. Once in the edit mode, the
process is the same as the zone creation process.

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Figure 22 - Modifying a Zone (Step 1 of 2)

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Figure 23 - Modifying a Zone (Step 2 of 2)

After modifying one (1) or more zones, the changes can be committed (saved) or discarded. This is
accomplished using the appropriate Edit Menu command, as shown in Figure 22 & Figure 23, or by

using the commit button .

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4.2.2.5 Deleting a Zone

To delete an existing zone, the user must enter the zone edition process. This is accomplished by select­ing a Zone Edition command in the Edit Menu (Edit Intrusion Zones, Edit Intrusion Zones (Exclusive),
Edit Contact Zones or Edit Contact Zones (Exclusive)), as shown in Figure 20.

Once the user is in Edit mode, the user can:

• Delete all intrusion zones using the Edit Menu command

• Delete all contact zones using the Edit Menu command

• Delete all zones using the Edit Menu command

• Delete the zones individually using the mouse cursor

Figure 24 shows the Delete Zone commands from the Edit Menu.
To delete a particular zone using the mouse cursor, left-click on any segment of the desired zone to

select it and press the Delete keyboard key.

Figure 24 - Edit Menu Commands

After deleting one or more zones, the changes can be committed (saved) or discarded. This is accom­plished using the appropriate Edit Menu command, as shown in Figure 24, or by using the commit but-

ton .

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4.2.3 PPI Display

The commands described in the following sub-sections are accessed using the View Menu.

Figure 25 - View Menu Commands

4.2.3.1 Radar PPI (Continuous)

The PPI displays radar sectors in a continuous mode as they are received. The PPI uses a radial sweep
pivoting about the center of the display, resulting in a map-like picture of the area covered by the radar

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beam. Targets remain visible until the next sweep. Bearing is indicated by the target’s angular position

Cursor distance

to radar

Cursor angle to

center

Cursor angle to

center

Cursor

in relation to an imaginary line joining the PPI’s origin to the top of the console, as shown in Figure 26.

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Figure 26 - Cursor Position Indicator

The PPI position is displayed as a range and bearing relative to the radar position and as latitude and
longitude coordinates. The bearing angle is given relative to North.

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being updated uniformly. It is recommended to activate only the PPI display when configuring the radar,
to help in determining background for defining zones.

Figure 27 - Radar PPI (Continuous)

4.2.3.2 Radar PPI (Snapshot)

The Radar PPI (snapshot) command displays a screen capture of a specific moment in time. This feature
is useful to obtain a snapshot of the radar returns in order to use it as a background (map-like picture or
overlay) for unchanging and known monitored areas. This mode can also be used for troubleshooting.

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The Radar PPI (snapshot) mode uses very little bandwidth compared to the Radar PPI Continuous
mode.

Figure 28 - Radar PPI (Snapshot) Mode

4.2.3.3 Refresh Radar PPI

The Refresh Radar PPI command is used in conjunction with the radar PPI (snapshot) mode and is used
to refresh the map-like picture overlay at desired time intervals. Each time a PPI update is required, the
operator should select this command.

4.2.3.4 PPI Commands

The PPI commands are described by selecting the Quick Key command of the Help menu.

Function Action

Pan left Left arrow key

Pan right Right arrow key

Pan up Up arrow key

Pan down Down arrow key

Table 7 - PPI Commands

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Function Action

Zoom in Page down key

Zoom out Page up key

Zoom all Home key

Zoom Hold right mouse button and move left (zoom in) or

Pan CTRL key and hold left mouse button and move, or

Increase PPI intensity + key

Des crease PPI intensity - key

Increase threshold CTRL key and +

Decrease threshold CTRL key and -

Restore intensity and threshold CTRL and home keys

Table 7 - PPI Commands (Continued)

right (zoom out)

Hold left mouse button, drag mouse and release

hold left mouse button until cursor changes to a

hand, then move

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4.2.3.5 Background Map

The Background Map command is used to display a background map to give real world context to the
location of the zones. Please refer to the Installation Manual for instructions on how to configure a
background map.

Figure 29 - Background Map

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4.2.3.6 PPI Color Palette

The PPI Color P alette command is used to display the radar sectors in an alternate set of colors. The PPI
color intensity is increased by pressing the + (Add) key or decreased by pressing the – (Minus) key.

Figure 30 - PPI Color Palette

4.2.3.7 Radar Location

The Radar Location command displays a radar icon at the location of the radar currently selected in the
left pane of the Radar Console application.

Figure 31 - Radar Location

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4.2.3.8 Range Rings

The Radar Rings command turns the display of the range rings on or off.

Figure 32 - Range Rings

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4.2.3.9 Displaying Zones

When not in edit mode, the intrusion and contact zones display can be enabled or disabled using the
appropriate View Menu command, as shown in Figure 33.

Figure 33 - View Menu Commands

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Figure 34 and Figure 35 show the display of typical Intrusion and Contact zones.

Figure 34 - Intrusion Zones (Red Boundary)

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Figure 35 - Intrusion Zones (Yellow Boundary)

The intrusion zone coverage is defined as the area covered by the combined intrusion and exclusive
intrusion zones. The area in which intruders will be reported is shown in blue. The zone coverage can be

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enabled or disabled using the appropriate View Menu command, as shown in Figure 25. Figure 36
shows the intrusion zone coverage for the intrusion zones shown in Figure 34.

Figure 36 - Intrusion Zones Coverage

The contact zone coverage is defined as the area covered by the combined contact and exclusive con­tact zones. The area in which the radar will look for targets will be displayed in blue. The zone coverage

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can be enabled or disabled using the appropriate View Menu command, as shown in Figure 25.

Figure 37 shows the contact zone coverage for the zones showed in Figure 35.

Figure 37 - Contact Zones Coverage

4.2.4 INTRUDERS AND TARGETS

4.2.4.1 Intruder and Target Symbols

An Intruder is defined as a radar track detected inside an intrusion zone. A Target is defined as a radar
track detected inside a contact zone.

The display of intruders and targets is controlled by the View Menu - Intruders and Targets option.

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Intruders and targets are displayed as shown in Figure 38. The display of the intruder / target identifi­cation number is controlled by the View Menu - Identification Number option.

Figure 38 - Description of Intruder and Target Symbols

When an intruder or target is no longer detected, the point in the icon center disappears (e.g. tar­get: ). After a few seconds, the symbol changes to . This symbol is then displayed for a configurable
period of time before disappearing from the PPI. This period is set using the configuration parameters
"Target_save_tm" and "Intruder_save_tm".

4.2.4.2 Intruder And Target Tracks

An Intruder or Target Track is the trace of the intruder’s or target's position over a period of time in the
past. The period during which the track history is recorded is set by the configuration parameter
"Target_hist_tm" and the distance interval at which the track position is recorded is configured by the
configuration parameter "target_hist_int"

The display of tracks is controlled by the View Menu Tracks command.
Hovering the mouse cursor over an intruder or track symbol will display the following information:

• Type (intruder / target)

• Identification number

• Range

• Bearing

• Course

• Speed

• Quality

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The information is continuously updated at the bottom of the PPI as shown in Figure 39. It continues to
be displayed until the target no longer exists.

Figure 39 - Selected Intruder / Target Status Line Information

There are two alternate ways to display intruders and targets information: the List View and the Tree

View. They are enabled via the Tools menu Targets/Intruders List View (Figure 40) and Targets/Intrud-
ers Tree View (Figure 41) commands.

In the Targets/Intruders List View, left clicking with the mouse on any column will sort the targets and
intruders based on the selected column. This view is limited to a total of twelve (12) targets and intrud­ers. If there are more, they won't be listed in this view. For a complete view, use the Targets/Intruders

Tree View (Figure 41).

Figure 40 - Targets/Intruders List View

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The Tree View format is the same as presented at the bottom of the PPI.

Figure 41 - Targets / Intruders Tree View

4.2.4.3 Contacts

Radar contacts are low level detections that eventually become targets and intruders.

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Display of contacts is enabled and disabled using the View Menu Contacts command.

Figure 42 - Radar Contacts

4.2.4.4 AXML Output

The Amphitech eXtensible Markup Language (AXML) is an output format following the XML standard.
This output is used to communicate with the ICx Cameleon

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Command & Control software, or other

third-party applications.

4.2.4.5 ICD-0100 Output

The PSR system can output ICD-0100 data. Please refer to the ICD-0100 Operator’s Manual for informa­tion on configuration and use of the ICD-0100 data link.

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4.2.5 Record ing Data

4.2.5.1 Recording Intruders and Targets Data

The Recording of Intruders and Targets Data is enabled and disabled by right clicking on the radar icon
and selecting Record T argets/Intruders Log (Server), as shown in Figure 43. When enabled, a log file is
created by the Radar Server application.

Figure 43 - Record Targets/Intruders Log Command

The Radar Server creates log files with the following format 2009.01.23 Radar #XX Targets Logs.txt,
where #XX is the radar identification number. Figure 44 shows an example of a targets/intruders log
file.

Figure 44 - Targets/Intruders Log File Example

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4.2.5.2 Recording Radar Data

The Recording of Radar Data is enabled and disabled by right clicking on the radar icon and selecting
Record Radar Data (Console: Fixed Duration), as shown in Figure 45.

Figure 45 - Record Radar Data Menu

When selecting the command Record Radar Data (Console: Fixed Duration), the user will b e prompted
to enter duration for the recording (from 1 to 60 minutes). The recording of radar data may be required
during the radar installation phase, in order to allow ICx Radar Systems to assist a customer in estab­lishing an optimal radar configuration.

Figure 46 - Record Radar Data Duration

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4.2.5.3 Radar Control: STBY / XMIT Commands

The radar is set in transmission and standby mode by right clicking with the mouse on the desired radar
icon, and selecting STBY (standby) or XMIT (transmit). Figure 47 shows the menu used for Standby and

Transmit commands.

Figure 47 - Radar Standby and Transmit Commands

The Reset Radar Unit command is used to reset the radar. This command is accessed the same way as
Standby and Transmit commands (see Figure 47). During the reset (approximately 30 seconds), the

radar will not transmit RF energy or detect targets.
The Loader command is used to load new radar firmware. When this command is selected, the user will

be prompt to select the radar firmware file (see Figure 47).

4.2.6 Radar Operations

4.2.6.1 Set Unit Position from GPS

When a radar unit is equipped with a GPS receiver, it is possible to set its position using the GPS posi­tion. Radar assemblies version 2.0 or more are equipped with a GPS receiver. Refer to section 3.1.2 to
determine the radar assembly version. To set the position, right click with the mouse on the radar icon
and select the Set Unit Position from GPS command.

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NOTE: The longer the user waits before setting the GPS position, the better the precision will be on
the radar position, as the radar continually averages the GPS position an accurate value. ICx Radar Sys­tems recommends a wait of 24 hours in order to obtain good precision.

4.2.6.2 Reset Communication Statistics

The radar communication statistics information can be reset by right clicking with the mouse on the
radar icon and selecting the Reset Communication Statistics command.

4.2.6.3 Log

The Log window shows a list of all warnings and traces associated with a radar. This window is shown
either by pressing the "w" keyboard key or by right clicking on the radar icon and selecting the Log com­mand (see Figure 48). Each entry has a date, time and a type ([T] for trace and [W] for warning) associ­ated with it.

Figure 48 - Logs Window

The Radar Console application generates logs files. T hese fi les are lo cated in the dir ectory spec ified by
the Set Logs Directory (Console) command from the Setup menu, as shown in Figure 49.

Figure 49 - Setup Menu

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There is a log file for each connected radar, and the filename includes the radar’s serial number.
Figure 50 shows a logs file example. Each entry contains the date, the time, a type ([T] for trace and
[W] for warning) and a message.

Figure 50 - Logs File Example

4.2.7 Radar Configuration Parameters

Radar Configuration Parameters control various aspects of the radar operation. There are four (4)

groups of configuration parameters.

Group Description

Base Link Contains the radar identification and communication

parameters.

Current Contains the set of parameters that are currently

used.
Default Contains the default set of parameters.
Factory Contains the factory set of parameters.

Table 8 - Configuration Parameters Groups

4.2.7.1 Parameters Access

Depending on the login level, only certain parameters can be modified by the operator, as shown in

Table 9. In the Function column, the parameter description and parameter name are shown.

Menu Item Parameter Name Operator Administrator

Base Link ID 

IP

Table 9 - Radar Configuration Parameters Access vs. Login Level

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Menu Item Parameter Name Operator Administrator

Param: Radar Setup Sync_method

Chirp_slot

Azimuth_offset

Pos_lt
Pos_lg

Elevation

Height

Tilt

TX_sector_1_start_cw

TX_sector_1_stop_cw

TX_sector_2_start_cw

TX_sector_2_stop_cw

Range_index

Data_link_speed

GPS_averaging

Param: Tracker Setup Contact_zone_gap

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Target_hist_tm
Target_hist_int

Target_save_tm

Intruder_save_tm

Param: Detection Module RD_target_up_az

Table 9 - Radar Configuration Parameters Access vs. Login Level (Continued)

4.2.7.2 Parameters Description

Parameter Name Description

ID Radar identification number. Can be any number between 1 and 999
IP Radar IP address. Refer to the installation manual to determine how

to set this value properly.

Table 10 - Configuration Parameters Description

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Parameter Name Description

Sync_method Synchronization method and chirp slot used. Refer to the Installation

Chirp_slot

Manual to determine the appropriate synchronization method and

time slot.

Synchronization methods are:

0 (none)

1 (manual, chirp slots [0..3])

2 (GPS, chirp slots [0..7])

Azimuth_offset Azimuth offset value of the unit. Refer to the installation manual to

determine the azimuth offset.

Pos_lt Radar location. The radar installation manual describes methods to

Pos_lg

obtain the radar location.

Elevation

Height Radar installation height above ground.

Tilt Tilt angle value of the antenna. Refer to the installation manual for

instructions on how to optimize the antenna tilt angle for a given

environment.

TX_sector_1_start_cw

TX_sector_1_stop_cw

Transmit sectors 1 and 2 start and stop values. Refer to the Installa-

tion Manual to set the number of transmit sectors (1 or 2), and their

positions.

TX_sector_2_start_cw

TX_sector_2_stop_cw

Range_index Allows to change the radar range between 700, 1400 and 2800

meters.

Data_link_speed Maximum data link speed between the radar and the Radar Server

application. This optional parameter can be set to optimize PPI data

transfer on a slow wireless network.

GPS_averaging If set, and if unit is equipped with a GPS receiver, average the GPS

position to determine the unit location. This does not affect unit’s

position but starts GPS position averaging computation. GPS position

on unit status is display as [AVG] when computation is completed.

Contact_zone_gap When this parameter has a value of -1, detection zones are indepen-

dent of the intrusion zones.

When this parameter is non zero, the user cannot edit detection

zones as they are automatically managed by the system. The system

will automatically create detection zones around the intrusion zones,

with the size determined by the value of the zone gap parameter.

Target_hist_tm Length of time in the past to keep a track's trajectory. This parame-

ter only affects PPI display and not XML data output.

Table 10 - Configuration Parameters Description (Continued)

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Parameter Name Description

Target_hist_int Interval at which a track position is recorded. This parameter only

affects PPI display and not XML data output.

Target_save_tm Length of time during which lost targets are displayed on the PPI.

Intruder_save_tm Length of time during which lost intruders are displayed on the PPI.

RD_target_up_az Radar scan start azimuth angle. Refer to the installation manual to

determine the optimum update azimuth.

Table 10 - Configuration Parameters Description (Continued)

4.2.7.3 Parameter Operations

To access the Radar Configuration Parameters, either right click with the mouse on the radar icon and

select the Configuration (Parameters) option (see Figure 51), or select the icon. The parameters
will appear as follows.

Figure 51 - Parameters Window

Each parameter can be modified by opening the parameter group, then sub-group (if applicable) and
typing the new value, as shown in Figure 52.

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NOTE: The parameters from the Base Link group cannot be modified at the same time as parameters
from other groups. Since they cause a reset, other changes would be lost.

Figure 52 - Changing Parameters Values

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Once the new value is entered, the user presses enter. When all the parameter values have been
changed, the values must be programmed in the unit by pressing the button, or by right click-

ing on the parameter group and selecting the "Send changes to the unit (FLASH)" command.

Figure 53 - Programming Unit Parameters

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When right clicking on the Current Parameters group, commands are displayed (as shown in
Figure 54). These commands allow to:

• Set the current parameters as the default ones

• Set the current parameters to the default values

• Set the current parameters to the factory values

Figure 54 - Current Parameter Group Commands

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When right clicking on the Default Parameters group, commands are displayed, as shown in Figure 54.
These commands allow to:

• Restore the default parameters to the factory values.

Figure 55 - Default Parameter Group Commands

4.2.7.4 Exporting Radar Parameters

The Export Parameters to Logs Directory command is used to save the configuration parameters of a
radar after it has been properly configured. If a radar needs to be replaced, this information can be used
to configure the new unit.

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To Export Parameters:

Step 1: In Radar Console log in as Operator or Administrator
Step 2: In Radar Console, select a radar and right click on it. Select Radar Configuration (Figure 56)
Step 3: Select Current (Figure 57)
Step 4: Left click on Current (Figure 58)
Step 5: Select Export parameters to logs directory (Figure 58)
Step 6: Click on Save (Figure 59)
Step 7: Click on Close
Step 8: Repeat steps 2 - 7 for each radar

Figure 56 - Exporting Radar Parameters (Step 2)

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Figure 57 - Exporting Radar Parameters (Step 3)

Figure 58 - Exporting Radar Parameters (Steps 4 & 5)

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Figure 59 - Exporting Radar Parameters (Step 6)

NOTE: These parameters are archived with other log files when using the PSRSystem_zip_logs com-

mand from the Tools folder of the ICX Radar Systems start menu.

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5TROUBLESHOOTING

In the event of a radar failure, follow this procedure:

Step 1: Try re-initializing the system
Step 2: If the error persists, gather the followi ng inf ormat io n:

• Physical installation

• Network topology

• Software version

• Radar serial number

• Conditions under which the error occurred

• Any relevant application/system logs
Step 3: Contact Customer Support
Step 4: If you need to leave a message, leave a clear contact name and number as well as date and

time reporting this support call. ICx will return your call shortly.

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