Larson Davis NoiseTutor User Manual
NoiseTutor
System Manual
I021.02 Rev A NoiseTutor System Manual
NoiseTutor System Manual
Larson Davis
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1
Setting up the NoiseTutor Station ...................................................1-2
Configuring the NoiseTutor Server .................................................1-3
System requirements for NoiseTutor Server Configuration ...........1-4
Installing NoiseTutor System Software ..........................................1-4
System Requirements for NoiseTutor System Software ................. 1-4
Chapter 2 Setting up the NoiseTutor Server 2-1
Installing IIS on Windows 7 ...........................................................2-1
Installing the NoiseTutor Server Configuration Tool ................... 2-11
Running the NoiseTutor Configuration Tool ................................2-13
Creating User Accounts for FTP Uploads ....................................2-17
Setting up FTP Servers .................................................................. 2-27
Configuring Windows Firewalls ...................................................2-31
Verifying Access to FTP Servers ..................................................2-40
Local Access .......................................................................................2-40
Local Network Access ........................................................................2-41
Public Access ...................................................................................... 2-42
Verifying Browser Connections ....................................................2-43
Chapter 3 Installation and Set-up 3-1
Installing NoiseTutor Software .......................................................3-1
Starting the NoiseTutor Station .......................................................3-3
Installing NoiseTutor System Licenses ...........................................3-4
Setting up Data Transmission .........................................................3-5
Deliver Data Files via E-mail ................................................................ 3-5
Deliver Data Files to an FTP Site .......................................................3-10
Create and Deliver Graphical Reports via E-mail ...............................3-12
Create and Publish Graphical Reports to Web Site ............................ 3-15
Chapter 4 NoiseTutor Station Setup Menu 4-1
Working Mode ...................................................................................... 4-2
Main Setup ............................................................................................ 4-3
Recipient Lists ...................................................................................... 4-5
Graph Setup .......................................................................................... 4-7
Data File ............................................................................................... 4-9
E-mail Service .............................................................................................. 4-9
FTP Setup Service ......................................................................................4-11
Realtime Report Setup ........................................................................ 4-12
E-mail Publishing .......................................................................................4-13
Web Publishing ..........................................................................................4-14
System Administration Messages ....................................................... 4-18
Chapter 5 Commands Menu 1
Main commands ................................................................................... 5-1
Appendix A Technical Specifications A-1
System Power Requirements ................................................................A-1
Physical .................................................................................................A-1
Environmental ......................................................................................A-1
Station PC (provided) ...........................................................................A-2
Items not Included ................................................................................A-2
Appendix B Shipping Instructions B-1
NoiseTutor System Manual Introduction 1-1
CHAPTER
1
Introduction
This manual describes how to set up and configure the
Larson Davis NoiseTutor System. The NoiseTutor System is
designed to interact with noise monitoring stations. It
provides portable and remote observation of monitoring
sites through a web interface.
Setting up the NoiseTutor System includes the following
steps:
Step 1 Setting up the NoiseTutor station
Step 2 Configuring the NoiseTutor server
The NoiseTutor System software
comes pre-installed when NoiseTutor
is purchased as a system.
Step 3 Installing the NoiseTutor System software, if not
already pre-installed.
Figure 1-1 shows the components and architecture of the
NoiseTutor System.
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FIGURE 1-1 Components and Architecture - NoiseTutor System
Setting up the NoiseTutor Station
Start by reading the NoiseTutor
Quick Start Guide. It is a card
located inside your station case that
describes the steps for deploying
your NoiseTutor station.
To set up your NoiseTutor station, refer to the NoiseTutor
Quick Start Guide and the NoiseTutor Installation
Reference.
The NoiseTutor station consists of the following:
• The NoiseTutor Quick Reference Guide
The NoiseTutor Installation
Reference is located inside your
NoiseTutor station case and
describes the assembly and
operation of your station.
• The NoiseTutor Installation Reference
• Model 831 or SoundTrack LxT
®
sound level meter
• Preamplifier model PRM831, PRMLxT1, PRMLxT1L,
PRMLxT2, or PRMLxT2L.
• Microphone model number 377B02 or 377B20
• Microphone cable connecting Model 831 to
preamplifier/microphone
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Note: Larson Davis does not supply
an active SIM card. You must obtain
one separately.
• Active SIM card
Refer to the NoiseTutor Installation Reference on the inside
of the NoiseTutor case to install your system hardware.
Configuring the NoiseTutor Server
Larson Davis provides server configuration aids with the
NoiseTutor System to provide web access to sound level
monitoring sites. This includes the NoiseTutor Server
Configuration Tool that can be used with the instructions in
this manual to set up a server on a Windows-based
computer. The server consists of both a website--with a
collection of pre-designed web pages--and an FTP site.
The pre-designed server web pages present information
from each monitoring site in the following forms:
• Ten-minute report
• One-hour report
• One-day report
• One-week report
• One-month report
Although you can use any web site server that is capable of
rendering HTML pages, along with Java Script, with the
NoiseTutor System, the configuration aids in this manual
describe the steps for using Internet Information Services
(IIS) from Microsoft. This manual describes configuration
with IIS because it is currently the most common web server
for Windows and it is available at no cost.
Although the NoiseTutor system
provides server configuration aids,
you are responsible for setting up the
web server.
By setting up an FTP site, you can collect noise monitoring
data from Noise Tutor clients. This data can then be
displayed in graphic reports for each monitoring site on a
web site.
The process of installing and configuring the NoiseTutor
Server involves complex and technical tasks, and generally
requires the services of an IT professional. For your
assistance, detailed instructions for installing and
configuring the NoiseTutor Server on a Windows 7 platform
are provided in this manual.
The NoiseTutor System also functions on Windows XP SP 3
and Windows Vista SP 1. However, the steps and options are
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different than those represented in this manual. To install
and configure the NoiseTutor System on these platforms,
Larson Davis recommends that you consult with an IT
professional. Detailed instructions for setting up a server on
other platforms are not available from Larson Davis.
System requirements for NoiseTutor Server
Configuration
• Windows 7 SP 1, Server or Professional editions. Server
edition is recommended.
• IIS 5.1 or higher
• One or more NoiseTutor Noise Monitoring Systems
(NMS)
• One 831 analyzer serial number for each NMS
Installing NoiseTutor System Software
The NoiseTutor System software comes pre-installed when
ordering the NMS-021 (with Model 831 or SoundTrack LxT
analyzers), and the EPS 041 (without Model 831 or
SoundTrack LxT analyzers). For other configurations, the
software must be installed on the PC that is connected to the
sound level meter. The software interacts with noise
monitoring stations by downloading measured data from the
sound level meters at predefined intervals. It then sends data
or graphical reports to specified recipients. If your system
does not include pre-installed software, refer to the
instructions in the chapter “Installation and Setup.”
System Requirements for NoiseTutor System
Software
• Larson Davis analyzers 824, 831 and SoundTrack LxT.
• All Windows operating system versions, starting from
Windows 2000.
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CHAPTER
2
Setting up the NoiseTutor
Server
This chapter lists and describes the steps for setting up the
NoiseTutor server on the Windows 7 operating system. To
install the server, complete the following process:
Although the NoiseTutor System
provides server configuration aids,
you are responsible for setting up the
web server.
1. Install IIS on Windows 7.
2. Configure the IIS web server.
3. Install the NoiseTutor Server Configuration Tool.
4. Run the NoiseTutor Server Configuration Tool.
5. Create an FTP user account.
6. Configure the Windows Firewall.
Each step is described in more detail in the following
sections.
Before You Begin: The process of installing and configuring the NoiseTutor Server involves complex and technical
tasks, and generally requires the services of an IT professional. These detailed instructions are provided for the convenience of an IT professional working with your NoiseTutor
System.
Installing IIS on Windows 7
The NoiseTutor System also functions on Windows XP SP 3
and Windows Vista SP 1. However, the steps and options are
different than those represented in this manual. To install
and configure the NoiseTutor System on these platforms,
Larson Davis recommends that you consult with an IT
professional. Detailed instructions for setting up a server on
other platforms are not available from Larson Davis.
Installing the IIS addin provides your host PC with both
web- and FTP-server functionality. If you do not want to use
IIS, you will need to supply your own web server and FTP
server. To install IIS, follow these steps:
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Step 1 On the Start menu, click Control Panel.
If the Programs and Features icon
is not displayed in your Control
Panel, click the drop down arrow in
the address bar following the words
“Control Panel.” Click All Control
Panel Items. The Programs and
Features icon should then appear
with other icons in your Control
Panel.
Step 2 Click Programs and Features.
Step 3 On the left window border, click Tur n Wi ndo ws
features on or off, as shown in FIGURE 2-1.
FIGURE 2-1 Turn Windows Features On or Off
Step 4 Select Internet Information Services.
Step 5 Expand Internet Information Services.
Step 6 Expand FTP Server. Select all items, as shown in
FIGURE 2-2.
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Step 7 Select Web Management Tools, as shown in
FIGURE 2-2. Accept all defaults.
Step 8 Select World Wide Web Services, as shown in
FIGURE 2-2. Accept all defaults.
FIGURE 2-2 Windows Features - Internet Information Services
Step 9 Click OK.Wait for Windows to make changes, as
shown in FIGURE 2-3.
FIGURE 2-3 Microsoft Windows - Please Wait
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Step 10 Close Programs and Features.
Configuring the IIS Web Server
You can configure the IIS web server to set up your
NoiseTutor web site. The following configuration places the
web pages for your site in a virtual directory and sets the
FTP server upload location as a subdirectory of that virtual
directory. To set up your web site, follow these steps:
Step 1 Browse to c:\inetpub\wwwroot\. Click the New
Folder button and name it LarsonDavis.
Step 2 Open inetmgr at the following location:
c:\windows\system32\inetsrv\inetmgr.exe.
Step 3 Expand the name of your computer.
Step 4 Expand Sites.
Step 5 Depending on your operating system, you may
have the option of creating a new web site. Otherwise, you
may be provided only with the default web site option, as
shown in FIGURE 2-4.
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FIGURE 2-4 IIS Manager - Expand Sites
Step 6 Select Default Web Site.
Step 7 Select View Virtual Directories, as shown in
FIGURE 2-5.
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FIGURE 2-5 IIS Manager - View Virtual Directories
Step 8 Click Add Virtual Directory, as shown in
FIGURE 2-6.
FIGURE 2-6 IIS Services Manager - Add Virtual Directory
Step 9 In the Add Virtual Directory dialog box, Alias,
type LarsonDavis in the Alias field, as shown in FIGURE
2-7.
Larson Davis strongly recommends
that you specify, select, or accept all
defaults for your configuration, as
demonstrated in this manual.
Step 10 For Physical path, specify LarsonDavis as the
default root directory by typing the path as shown in
FIGURE 2-7.
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Step 11 Click Connect as…, as shown in FIGURE 2-7.
FIGURE 2-7 Add Virtual Directory - Connect As
Step 12 In the Connect As dialog box, select the
Application user (pass-through authentication) option
and click OK, as shown in FIGURE 2-8.
FIGURE 2-8 Connect As - Application User (pass through authentication)
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Application user settings should not
include errors, but can include
warnings about being unable to
verify access to the virtual directory.
Such warnings are permissible
because the user names and
passwords are not available until the
user accesses the web site.
Step 13 Select the application path and click Edit
Permissions..., as shown in FIGURE 2-9.
FIGURE 2-9 IIS Manager - Edit Permissions
Step 14 On the LarsonDavis Properties sheet, click the
Security tab, as shown in FIGURE 2-10.
Step 15 Select the user or group that will access the web
site, as shown in FIGURE 2-10. Ensure the user or group has
the following permissions:
A. Read & execute
B. List folder contents
C. Read
It is recommended that you not grant other permissions.
Step 16 Click Apply if you have made changes.
Otherwise, click OK.
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FIGURE 2-10 Larson Davis Properties - Security
Step 17 Expand Default Web Site and double-click
LarsonDavis.
Step 18 Double-click Default Document, as shown in
FIGURE 2-11.
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FIGURE 2-11 IIS Manager - Default Document
Step 19 Remove all default documents except for
index.html
Step 20 If index.html is not present, click Add and in the
Add Default Document dialog box, type index.html and
then click OK, as shown in FIGURE 2-12.
FIGURE 2-12 Add Default Document
Step 21 Close the IIS Manager.
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Installing the NoiseTutor Server Configuration
Tool
To install the NoiseTutor Configuration Tool, follow these
steps:
Step 1 Insert NoiseTutor CD into your CD/DVD drive.
Step 2 If auto start is not enabled, Click [CD /
DVD]\NoiseTutorConfigurationInstaller.exe.
Step 3 On the NoiseTutor Configuration Tool Setup
Wizard, Click Next, as shown in FIGURE 2-13.
FIGURE 2-13 Configuration Tool Installer - Welcome
Step 4 Select the folder where you want to install the
NoiseTutor Configuration Tool, as shown in FIGURE 2-14.
Step 5 Select either Everyone or Just me.
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Step 6 Click Next to install the default installation folder.
FIGURE 2-14 Configuration Tool Installer - Select Installation Folder
Step 7 To confirm the installation, click Next again. The
wizard displays the installation progress as shown in
FIGURE 2-15.
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FIGURE 2-15 Configuration Tool - Installing NoiseTutor Configuration Tool
Step 8 Click Close.
Running the NoiseTutor Configuration Tool
The NoiseTutor Configuration Tool can be used to set up the
following functionality on the server:
• Generate web pages.
• Request specific monitoring site information to populate
web page templates.
• Generate and send graphical reports to a specified
location.
You are responsible for assigning
users and giving them the correct
permissions to any FTP upload
directories you create with the
NoiseTutor Configuration Tool.
• Create an FTP directory for uploading site information.
To run the NoiseTutor Configuration Tool, follow these
steps:
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Step 1 On the Start menu, click Computer. Browse to
the ConfigurationTool.exe file, and double-click it, as
shown in FIGURE 2-16.
A. For 64-bit Windows 7 operating systems, the file is
located at c:\program files (x86)\PCB Piezotron-
ics\NoiseTutor configuration tool\ConfigurationTool.exe.
B. For 32-bit Windows 7 operating systems, the file is
located at c:\program files\PCB Piezotronics\Noi-
seTutor configuration tool\ConfigurationTool.exe.
FIGURE 2-16 Configuration Tool - Launch
Step 2 If you are configuring a new site, click New
Configuration on the File menu of the NoiseTutor Site
Configuration Tool dialog box. Skip to step 6.
Step 3 If you are modifying an existing configuration,
click Open Configuration on the File menu.
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Step 4 From the Open box, browse to the location of your
existing site configuration file (.csf) and double-click it.
Step 5 For Monitoring Site information, provide decimal
values for the Latitude and Longitude coordinates of your
site, as shown in FIGURE 2-17. Refer to Google Maps, for
help in finding these values for your site.
Step 6 For Zoom, type a numeric value for the zoom
level of the Google map to display for your site. The number
you specify corresponds to the Google Maps designation of
zoom levels, where zero (0) displays a map of the world and
21displays an individual building. Larson Davis provides a
default value of 12.
Step 7 For Sound Level Meter, specify the Type by
selecting either 831 or LxT. The model type is shown on the
front of your analyzer in the Larson Davis name.
Step 8 For Serial Number, specify your analyzer serial
number. You can find the serial number by turning on your
analyzer with the 0 (ON/OFF) button, pushing the 3
(TOOLS) key, scrolling to the About folder, selecting the
folder by pressing 1 (ENTER), and retrieving the number
displayed in the Instrument Information section.
Step 9 Provide the appropriate information for the
remaining fields in this box.
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FIGURE 2-17 Configuration Tool - Information Launch3
Step 10 Repeat steps one through six for each site, as
needed.
Step 11 On the File menu, click Save Configuration.
Step 12 Click Generate Sites to create the web files for
the current configuration.
Step 13 In the Browse for Folder box, click the folder
location that you specified for your virtual directory.
Step 14 In the Confirm Delete box, click Ye s to delete
current web files. All previous files in the virtual directory
are deleted prior to regenerating the new files. Click No to
leave all previous files during generation. Duplicate files are
overwritten.
Step 15 On the Successful Generation box, click OK.
Step 16 To close NoiseTutor Site Configuration Tool, click
Exit on the File menu.
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Creating User Accounts for FTP Uploads
You can create user accounts for your FTP client to
authenticate itself with an FTP server. User accounts should
have write access permissions to the FTP server
UploadImages folder, and any sub-folders, but any
additional rights are best left restricted. To create a user
account, follow these steps:
Step 1 On the Start menu, click Control Panel.
If Administrative Tools is not
displayed in your Control Panel,
click the drop down arrow in the
address bar following the words
“Control Panel.” Click All Control
Panel Items. The Administrative
Tools icon should appear with other
icons in your Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Administrative Tools.
Step 3 Double-click Computer Management.
Step 4 Expand Local Users and Groups.
Step 5 Click the Users folder, as shown in FIGURE 2-18.
FIGURE 2-18 Computer Management - Users
Step 6 On the Action menu, click New User.
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Larson Davis strongly recommends
that you specify, select, or accept all
defaults for your configuration, as
demonstrated in this manual.
Step 7 In the New User box, provide the user name, full
name, description; and create a password as shown in
FIGURE 2-19. The default name for user accounts is
UploadUser. Do not select any additional options on this
box.
Step 8 Click Create.
FIGURE 2-19 New User - Create
Step 9 Click Close.
Step 10 Click the name of the user account, or the default
name UploadUser, if applicable, as shown in FIGURE 2-20.
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FIGURE 2-20 Computer Management - Upload User
Step 11 Provide the user account with the appropriate
permissions to the FTP upload folder UploadImages and its
sub-folders. This folder is a sub-folder in your NoiseTutor
virtual directory. Permission options may vary but should
include write access. It is best to restrict permissions to only
the UploadImages folder and any sub-folders.
Step 12 On the Actions menu, click Properties.
Step 13 Click the Member Of tab.
Step 14 On the Properties dialog box, select any entries
listed under Member of: and click Remove, as shown in
FIGURE 2-21.
Step 15 Click Apply.
Step 16 Click OK.
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FIGURE 2-21 UploadUser Properties - Member of
Step 17 To close the Computer Management screen click
Exit on the File menu.
Step 18 Close the Administrative Tools screen and the
Control Panel.
Step 19 From the Start menu, click Computer.
Step 20 Browse to the default virtual directory at
c:\inetpub\wwwroot\LarsonDavis\UploadImages, as
specified in step 7.
Step 21 Right-click UploadImages and select Properties.
Step 22 On the Properties dialog box, click Security Tab .
Step 23 Click Edit…, as shown in FIGURE 2-22.
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FIGURE 2-22 UploadImages Properties - Security
Step 24 On the Permissions dialog box, click Add..., as
shown in FIGURE 2-23.
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