CommScope ATC200-LITE-USB - Manual (Page 2)

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The controller MUST remain disconnected from the computer and its
power supply during the ATCLite software installation process.
The ATCLITE software must be installed (but not running) prior to installing the
Figure 4. The New Hardware Wizard Installs the USB Driver.
USB driver.
A. After the controller software has been installed, connect the supplied 24 Vdc
power converter to the dc IN port on the controller.
B. Connect the supplied USB cable to the controller and the local PC/laptop.
controller operation.
Figure 5. ATCLite Application Icon.
Figure 2. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller Installation Screen.
Double click on the ATCLite icon (Figure 5) placed on the desktop to start
any time.
to the RET device/system, the controller software can be launched at
6. After the USB driver has been installed and the controller is connected
The PC will detect and notify you that it has found a new device.
C. Make the following selections to install the USB driver for the
ATC200-LITE-USB controller when prompted by the PC/laptop:
• Select No, not this time, and click on Next from the first screen. See Figure
4.
• Select Install from a list . . ., and click on Next from the second screen.
• Click on Browse and locate the C:\Program Files\Andrew
Corporation\ATCLite directory. Click on OK, then click on Next from the
third screen.
• When prompted, click on Continue Anyway, and then click on
3. Program installation.
• Disconnect the controller from the computer and its power supply. Do not connect the
controller to the computer at any time during the software installation.
• Double-click on the setup file (eg. ATCLite60Setup.msi). Note that the number
Click on software link, and choose Save to download the zipped file to your PC.
preceding the file extension represents the software version.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software installation.
• Figure 2 shows the active installation screen.
4. Controller interface connections.
• 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
on the tower). See Figure 7.
RET system (or actuator that is to be tested before the antenna is mounted
between the controller’s AISG connector and the first component in the
D. After installing the USB driver, connect the desired length RET control cable
the final screen.
from Finish
ATC200-LITE-USB controller is equipped with a USB port, as well as a RS-232 serial
• LEDs on the controller are used to indicate power and data communication. The
Figure 3. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller End Panels.
port for flexibility in connecting to a PC. See Figure 3.
Serial Port dc IN Port AISG Port
ATC200-LITE-USB Program Installation and Controller Setup
Figure 1. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller Software Download.
USB Port
RS-232
to the ATM200 actuators that are attached to the antennas.
conversion from a PC to RS-485 (used in the ATM200 actuators), as well as power
5. Setup for a USB connection and driver installation.
This procedure is only required the first time the controller is accessed through
a USB connection.
Ensure there are no serial connections to the controller.
General information. 1.
This bulletin provides a quick reference approach to establishing
communication between the ATC200-LITE-USB Teletilt controller and a
local PC/laptop (seeBulletin 639536 for the complete user guide). This
controller is equipped with both a USB port for user friendly connectivity to a
local PC/laptop and a serial port for applications where a USB port is not
available on the PC.
Pre-Installation Notes:
• Andrew recommends that you register online to receive notifications for
updates made to the software and antenna definition file. It is also
recommended that the Andrew web site be checked every 30 days for
updated software/documentation.
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• Before installing antennas equipped with actuators to the tower, each
actuator should be connected to the controller and tested for proper
operation. Refer to the ATC200-Lite-USB User Guide (Bulletin 639536) for
detailed guidance. Guides for system installation and operation instruction
are included with the ATC200-LITE-USB controller or Teletilt antenna.
• It is recommended that prior to antenna installation on the tower, the serial
number, antenna type, and location the antenna will be installed at on the
tower be recorded on the Site Configuration Worksheet provided.
• Site information can be saved on the PC/laptop for future reference. Although
data is stored in the actuator, it cannot be saved in the controller.
2. Program download.
• Download the ATC Lite software zip file. From the Andrew→Products tab on
www. commscope.com, click on Antennas→Base Station Antenna Systems
→Teletilt RET System→Downloads→Teletilt RET Products Software,
Firmware, Tools, and Manuals. Select the ATC Lite v6.0 Software link
(See Figure 1).
• 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. Double click on the setup file
(eg. ATCLite60Setup.msi) to begin the installation process. Note that the
number shown in the filename represents the software release version.