CommScope ATC200-LITE-USB User Manual

ATC200-LITE-USB

®

Teletilt

Remote Control

Variable Electrical Downtilt System

Installation and Operation User Guide

Bulletin 639536 • Revision L • October 2014

CommScope

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[phone] [phone]
www.commscope.com/andrew

Notice: CommScope disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation, inspection, maintenance, or removal practices.
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ATC200-LITE-USB Teletilt® RET System

Revision History

Revision No. Date Description of Changes

A October 2006 Released.

B January 2007 Change discussion on device configuration settings in

Section 4 to show that factory installed actuators are
pre-configured to include the antenna model number,
antenna type, and antenna serial number.

C September 2007 No longer uses lite scan.

Calibrate button added for other antenna vendor actua­tor calibrations.
Added operating instructions for use with SmartBeam™
antennas.

D May 2008 ATC Lite v5.0 supports both AISG 1.1 and 2.0 proto-

cols.
Main screen displays AISG mode.
Added section on switching AISG mode in Andrew ac­tuators. Added warranty notice.

E November 2008 Updated from Version 5.0 to 6.0.

Added 3 sections about configuring and adjusting
Multiple Integrated Actuators.

F April 2009 Contact information updated

G August 2012 Updated for the features implemented in ATCLIte 7.2

as per the EAO 600300.

H November 2012 Contact information updated

J March 2013 Update the ATCLite7.2 software features

K November 2013 Updated for the features implemented in ATCLite 8.0

with support for full control of TMAs.

L October 2014 Updated the latest CommScope branding to document.

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Notices and Precautions

IMPORTANT

Before installing/operating the ATC200-LITE­USB controller, please DOWNLOAD the

latest antenna definition file and controller
software from the Commscope web site at

www.commscope.com. Please register online to
receive E-mail notifications for software updates.

WARRANTY NOTICE

Proper installation procedures must be followed when
installing and operating RET equipment. Failure to assure
installations are done properly by trained installation
personnel and to follow procedures discussed in this bulletin
may cause warranty for such products to be void.

Andrew requires that all RET installations be pre-tested
and configured prior to installation. Failure to conduct pre­test and pre-installation procedures defined by Andrew will
void warranty.

SAFETY NOTICE

The installation, maintenance, or removal of an antenna
requires qualified, experienced personnel. Andrew
installation instructions are written for such installation
personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once
a year by qualified personnel to verify proper installation,
maintenance, and condition of equipment.

Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results
of improper or unsafe installation practices.

Do not install near power lines.
Power lines, telephone lines,
and guy wires look the same.
Assume any wire or line can
electrocute you.

Installation Training Available at Andrew Institute

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Do not install on a wet or
windy day or when
lightning or thunder is
in the area. Do not use
metal ladder.

Wear shoes with rubber soles
and heels. Wear protective
clothing including a
long-sleeved shirt and rubber
gloves.

ATC200-LITE-USB Teletilt® RET System

WARNING

It is very important to disconnect the
ATC200-LITE-USB controller from
the system after each use to prevent
permanent damage to the system.

Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage or
destroy the hardware equipment used for the ATC200­LITE-USB Teletilt
handling of equipment without the user feeling a shock.
The following precautions should be taken to prevent
ESD.

1. Wear an ESD wrist strap (Figure 1) and/or use a
test lead (ground), such as a single-wire conductor
with a series resistance of 1 megohm equipped with
alligator clips on each end. In using a ground, one
end of the alligator clip is connected to a grounded
equipment frame and the other end of the alligator
clip is touched with a bare hand.

2. Other precautions the user may take to reduce the
risk of ESD are:

• avoid wearing clothing that conducts static
electricity, such as wool

• remove all jewelry

• avoid handling equipment during an electrical storm

3. Before opening a package containing an electrostatic unit or an electrostatic sensitive device/
assembly, clip the free end of a test lead to the package. Leave the other end connected to the
equipment frame or other ESD ground. This will cause any static electricity which may have built
up on the package to discharge. Keep the unit package grounded during removal or placement of
equipment in the package.

4. Minimize handling of ESDS (Electric Static Discharge Sensitive) equipment. Keep replacement
equipment in the electrostatic-free packaging (with ground established between packaging and
equipment frame) until needed. Repairable ESD equipment should be placed in the electrostatic­free packaging (with ground connecting package to equipment frame) upon removal from ATC200­LITE-USB system. ESD equipment should only be transported and stored in ESD protective
packaging.

5. Always avoid unnecessary movement of body, such as scuffing feet across flooring, when handling
ESDS equipment. Such movement will generate additional charges of static electricity.

®

System. ESD can occur during

Figure 1. ESD Wrist Strap.

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6. When removing or replacing ESDS equipment, hold the device or assembly through the electro­static-free wrap, where possible. If this is not possible, lift the device or assembly by its body only.
Do not touch component leads, connector pins, or any other electrical connections or paths, even
though they are covered by conformal coating.

7. Do not allow ESDS equipment to come in contact with clothing or other ungrounded materials
that may have an electrostatic charge. Charges on non-conductive material are not equal. For
instance, a plastic storage bag may have a –10,000 volt potential 1/2 inch from a +15,000 volt
potential with many such charges all over the bag. Do not hand ESD equipment to another person
until it is safely packaged for protection for ESD.

8. When moving ESDS equipment, always touch the surface on which it rests with bare skin for at
least one second before lifting. Before setting it on any surface, touch the surface with your free
hand for at least one second. Contact with bare skin provides a safe discharge path for charges
accumulated while you are moving around.

9. While servicing equipment containing ESD devices, do not handle or touch materials such as
plastic, vinyl, synthetic textiles, polished wood, fiberglass, or similar items that can generate static
charges; unless you repeat the grounding process with bare hands after contacting these materi­als.

10. Where possible, avoid repairs that require soldering at the equipment level. Soldering irons must
have heater/tips assemblies that are grounded to an electrical ground. Do not use standard plastic
solder suckers (special antistatic solder suckers are commercially available).

11. Ground the leads of test equipment momentarily before you energize the test equipment and
before you probe ESD devices or assemblies.

12. Work benches used for setting ESDS equipment should have ESD protective work surfaces.
These work benches should also have personnel ground straps. These straps prevent discharge of
static electricity from personnel handling ESDS items on the work bench surface. The work bench
surface should be connected to a ground through a ground cable. The resistance in the bench
top ground cable should be located at or near the point of contact with the top of the work bench.
The resistance should be high enough to limit any leakage current to 5 milliamperes or less. This
takes into consideration the highest voltage source within reach of grounded people and all the
parallel resistances to ground, such as wrist ground straps, table tops, and conductive flooring.

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Table of Contents

Revision History ....................................................................................................i

Notices and Precautions ........................................................................................ ii

Part 1 – Initial Setup

Section 1 Program Installation ..........................................................................1-1

1.0 System Requirements/Recommendations ................................................................. 1-1

1.1 Program Download and Installation ........................................................................... 1-1

Section 2 Controller Setup ................................................................................2-1

2.1 System Description ....................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Controller Communication ..........................................................................................2-2

2.3 Controller Setup .........................................................................................................2-3

2.4 Program Startup ......................................................................................................... 2-7

Part 2 – Uploading Firmware

Section 3 Uploading Firmware .......................................................................... 3-1

3.0 Overview ....................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Installing Firmware Updates to Actuators ................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Installing Firmware Updates to TMA devices ............................................................. 3-2

3.3 Updating the Antenna Definition File .......................................................................... 3-5

3.4 Specifying an Antenna Definition File ......................................................................... 3-5

Part 3 – Device Discovery for All Types of Antennas

Section 4 Device Discovery and Addressing ...................................................... 4-1

4.1 Device Search .......................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Device Information Views ......................................................................................... 4-5

4.2.1 All Devices View ....................................................................................................... 4-5

4.2.2 RET Devices View .................................................................................................... 4-6

4.2.3 TMA Devices View .................................................................................................... 4-7

4.3 Addressing ................................................................................................................ 4-8

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Part 4 – Operating Instructions for Standard Antennas

with Attached Actuators

Section 5 Actuator Protocol Mode Switching....................................................5-1

5.0 Protocol Mode switching for ATM3 devices .............................................................. 5-1

5.0.1 Using AISG Reset Option Tools ............................................................................... 5-1

5.0.2 Switching a Single ATM200-002 to Ericsson Protocol .............................................. 5-4

5.1 Protocol Mode switching for AccuRET devices ........................................................ 5-6

Section 6 Device Configuration ........................................................................6-1

Section 7 Changing the Electrical Downtilt on a Single Antenna ......................7-1

Section 8 Changing the Electrical Downtilt on a Group of Antennas ................ 8-1

Part 5 – Operating Instructions for Antennas with Multiple

Integrated Actuators

Section 9 Switching Operating Modes for Multiple Integrated Actuators ........ 9-1

Section 10 Device Configuration for Antennas with Multiple Integrated

Actuators ..................................................................................... 10-1

Section 11 Adjusting the Electrical Downtilt on a Single Antenna Equipped

with Multiple Integrated Actuators ............................................... 11-1

Section 12 Adjusting the Electrical Downtilt on a Group of Antennas Equipped

with Multiple Integrated Actuators ............................................... 12-1

Part 6 – Operating Instructions for SmartBeamTM Antennas

Section 13 Device Configuration with SmartBeam™ Antennas ......................13-1

Section 14 Changing the Electrical Downtilt on a Single SmartBeam™

Antenna ........................................................................................14-1

Section 15 Changing the Boresight (Pan) on a Single SmartBeam™

Antenna ........................................................................................15-1

TM

Section 16 Changing the Beamwidth (Fan) on a Single SmartBeam

..................

Antenna ........................................................................................16-1

Section 17 Changing the Electrical Downtilt on a Group of SmartBeam™

Antennas .......................................................................................17-1

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Part 7 – Saving Reports and Retrieving Alarm Status

Section 18 Saving a Site Report or Site Configurations ...................................18-1

18.1 Saving/Viewing a Site Report Formatted to Open in Word ..................................... 18-1

18.2 Saving/Viewing a Site Report Formatted to Open in Excel ..................................... 18-4

Section 19 Device Test, Alarm Status, and Device Information ...................... 19-1

19.1 Obtaining Device Information .................................................................................. 19-2

19.2 Retrieving Current Alarm Status .............................................................................. 19-2

19.3 Clearing All Alarms on a Device ..............................................................................19-3

19.4 Executing a Self Test Movement for a Device ......................................................... 19-3

Section 20 Alarm Status for TMA ..................................................................20-1

20.1 Alarm Reported by TMA ..........................................................................................20-1

20.2 Retrieving Current Alarm from TMA ........................................................................20-3

20.3 Clearing All Alarms on TMA ..................................................................................... 20-4

Part 8 – Operating Instructions for Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA)

Section 21 Device Configuration with TMA ................................................... 21-1

Section 22 Changing the Gain on a Variable-Gain TMA ................................ 22-1

Section 23 Changing the Operating Mode on a TMA .....................................23-1

Part 9 – Appendix

Appendix A Letter of Compliance.................................................................... A-1

Appendix B Declaration of Conformity ............................................................ B-1

Site Configuration Worksheet ........................................................ (Tear Out Page)

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Section 1

Program Installation

The controller MUST remain disconnected from the computer and its power
supply during the ATC Lite software installation process.

1.0 System Requirements/Recommendations

Required: • Windows® 2000 or XP operating systems, or newer

• Available working USB port (USB1.1 or USB2.0)

Recommended: • Screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or higher

1.1 Program Download and Installation

If you are upgrading the ATC Lite software from an earlier installed version, it is recommended that
the earlier version is uninstalled before the new version is installed. Download the ATC Lite software
zip file.

From www.commscope.com click on Resources 

From www.commscope.com click on Resources 

Resourc e Library, then click on ‘

Resourc e Library, then click on ‘

the right side pane ‘Resources’ to view this page.

the right side pane ‘Resources’ to view this page.

’ link on

’ link on

Click on this link ‘

Click on this link ‘

Firmware’ to view the list of downloads as shown

Firmware’ to view the list of downloads as shown

here.

here.

Click on this link ‘ATC200-LITE-USB’

Click on this link ‘ATC200-LITE-USB’

Figure 1-1. Downloading ATC Lite Software.

Microsoft, Encarta, MSN, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

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1. Download the ATC Lite software zip file. From the www.commscope.com click on the Re-

sources drop down and then on RESOURCE LIBRARY link, then select the link Software on
the right side pane named Resources. In the Software page click on the link RET Controller
Software and Firmware to view the download list.

Select the ATC200-LITE-USB link to download the installation zip file (See Figure 1-1).

2. This zip file can be placed in any directory on the PC’s local C:\ drive. Double-click on the zip file

to extract the ATC Lite setup file and its supporting installation documentation.

Do not connect the ATC200-LITE-USB controller to the computer at anytime during
the software installation process.

3. Double click on the setup file (eg. ATCLite80Setup.msi) to begin the installation process. Note

that the number shown in the filename represents the software release version.

During the program installation process, a single antenna definition file and additional support

files will self-extract into the same directory with the program file, and a program icon will be
placed on the computer’s desktop. The antenna definition file provides the program with an
updated drop down list of antennas compatible with the ATC200-LITE-USB controller. Tilt
parameters for each antenna are included in the antenna definition file to show the tilt range
for each antenna and to communicate instructions to the antenna/actuator when tilt adjustments
are made from the controller. Latest firmware files for Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA) and USB
driver files are available

4. Follow the on-screen prompts, as shown in Figures 1-2 through 1-5.

5. This installation process automatically installs the relevant USB drivers (32 bit or 64 bit) for con

necting the ATC200-Lite-USB device through USB connection. Proceed to Section 2.3, Control
ler setup for further instructions for connecting using serial or USB.

Figure 1-2. ATC Lite Software Setup Wizard.

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Figure 1-3. ATC Lite Software setup.

Figure 1-4. Status for ATC Lite Software Installation.

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Figure 1-5. Completing ATC Lite Software Installation.

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Section 2

Controller Setup

2.1 System Description

The ATC200-LITE-USB is an antenna system controller that is used within the Andrew Teletilt® RET
system to manage electrical tilt settings of an antenna(s) remotely. Figure 2-1 shows an example of
components used in an ATC200-LITE-USB Teletilt system. Follow the procedures described in the
installation bulletins included with each component for successful installation for each device.

Figure 2-1. Example of Andrew Teletilt® Basic RET System with an ATC200-LITE-USB.

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It is recommended that each actuator be connected to the controller while on the ground and
tested for proper function. The following site antenna/actuator information should be recorded

before the antennas are installed on the tower:

• The serial number for each actuator

• The antenna type (model number) in which the actuator will be operating

• The location the antenna will be positioned at on the tower site

This will assist in configuring the controller to manage tilt operations successfully for each actuator.
A site configuration worksheet is provided at the end of this manual to record the antenna/actuator
information.

2.2 Controller Communication

The controller serves as an interface between a local PC/laptop and the ATM200 RET actuator/
antenna system. The ATC200-LITE-USB controller provides signal level conversion from a PC to
RS–485 (used in the ATM200 actuators), as well as power to the ATM200 actuators that are at­tached to the antennas. LEDs on the controller are used to indicate power and data communication.
The ATC200-LITE-USB controller is equipped with a USB port, as well as a RS–232 serial port for
flexibility in connecting to a PC. See Figures 2-2 and 2-3.

Note that although data is stored in the actuator, it can not be saved in the controller. All site
information can be saved on the PC (see Section 13).

dc Power Converter

Power Cord

ATC200-LITE-USB

Controller

DISCONNECT THE ATC200-LITE-USB CONTROLLER FROM THE

RET SYSTEM AT THE END OF EACH SESSION TO PREVENT

POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO RET DEVICES.

Power Cord

USB Cable

Figure 2-2. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller Kit.

IMPORTANT

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Data LED flashes green on transmitting and red on receiving signals.

Power LED is green when power is input.

+12 and +24 LEDs are lit to show voltage level output.

AISG female port for
control cable from antenna.

RS-232

Serial Port

dc IN Port

Figure 2-3. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller End Panels.

USB Port

2.3 Controller Setup

Connect the supplied 24 Vdc power converter to the dc IN port on the controller (Figure 2-3).

Verify that the PWR LED turns green.

1. Using a USB Connection

• Connect the supplied USB cable between the controller and the PC. See Figure 2-3 for port
connections on the controller.

The first time you connect a given ATC200-LITE-USB controller to a given local
computer, the drivers will be loaded automatically for the USB connection.

• If you are prompted to locate/install the USB driver for the new device found, then the drivers
failed to install during the installation process.

Proceed as given below.

• Follow the steps shown in Figures 2-4 through 2-6 to successfully install the USB driver for the
ATC200-LITE-USB controller.

• See paragraph 2.4 to launch the ATC Lite program and view the USB port assignment.

Microsoft, Encarta, MSN, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

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1. Select No, not this time.

Figure 2-4. Notification When New Hardware Is Found.

2. Click on Next.

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Figure 2-5. Locating the ATC Lite Directory.

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Figure 2-6. Installing USB Driver.

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2.4 Program Startup

Connect the desired length RET control cable be-1.
tween the controller’s AISG connector and the first
device in the RET system (or actuator that is to be
tested before the antenna is mounted on the tower).

Double-click on the ATC Lite icon that was placed on 2.
the computer’s desktop during program installation
(Figure 2-8).

The controller program will open to its main screen (Figure 2-9).3.

Select 4. Communication from the main menu to view the communication port used for the con­nection. See Figures 2-10 and 2-11 for examples.

If you desire to exit the program at this time, select 5. File
X in the far top right.

→Exit from the main menu or click on the

Figure 2-8. ATC Lite Program Icon.

Figure 2-9. ATC Lite Program Main Screen.

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Figure 2-10. USB Port Connection Shown.

Figure 2-11. COM Port (Serial) Connection Shown.

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Part 2

Uploading Firmware

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Section 3

Uploading Firmware

3.0 Overview

Firmware files for the Andrew Teletilt controller and antenna definition file can be downloaded from

Software web page on the web site
SOURCE LIBRARY link, then select the link Software on the right side pane named Resources.

In the Software page click on the link RET Controller Software and Firmware to view the down­load list and from this select link ATC200-LITE-USB or ATClite v8.0 Software to download the zip
for installation.

Note: See Section 1 for installing upgrades to the ATC Lite program.

3.1 Installing Firmware Updates to Actuators

Firmware updates are occasionally made. Actuators are upgraded following a device scan when the
newer version firmware is available.

Download Phase is new way to install firmware updates. The actuator update status box appears
at the end of the first device search (Figure 3-1). Once the updates are made, this status box is not
seen again, until new actuator updates are made available.

If any of the actuators require updates, they are listed by serial number and the time needed for
installation. Click Yes to confirm updates. If no action is taken, downloads will begin automatically
within 60 seconds.

www.commscope.com, by Clicking on the Resources →RE-

Figure 3-1. Starting Download Phase.

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Figure 3-2. Applying Firmware Update .

Firmware updates were placed in the C\:Program Files\Andrew Corporation\ATC Lite directory of
the computer when the ATC Lite Setup file is run.

3.2 Installing Firmware updates to TMA devices

Firmware updates are occasionally made to TMA devices. TMA firmware is upgraded by selecting
the device from the list following a device scan.

Select the TMA device from list, then right click to view the menu ‘Start firmware update…’ and click
or press ENTER to initiate the update. The TMA device that is selected for update is listed with se­rial number and time needed for update. Click on Yes in the “TMA device firmware update” dialog to
proceed with the firmware update (Figure 3-4).

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