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The iNode Local control software is a mobile device application that runs on an iOS or Android™ mobile platform. The application
is called Intelligent Node and can be searched for using that name. It must be downloaded from a trusted source, such as Apple
App Store or Google Play to your mobile device. The app communicates directly with the iNode over a USB port. It can be used
to configure and monitor the iNode.
USB Permissions
The first time that the LCS is used with the USB port, and occasionally after that, you can see the USB permissions popup.
To continue, tap the checkbox and then tap OK.
iNode App Dashboard
Connect the LCS to the iNode via a USB cable. The main dashboard screen is the first screen the user sees when the application
starts. Common tasks appear on this screen.
The USB icon in the upper right corner of the screen indicates the USB connectivity status. It is red when the LCS is plugged
in for the first time. The USB icon turns green when the LCS is properly connected and the iNode is ready to respond to the
LCS commands.
The USB icon appears red if the LCS loses connectivity to the iNode at any point. Check the USB icon. If it is red, touch
it to reconnect.
The following image shows the startup interface of the LCS:
The Dashboard displays the iNode name, serial number, software version, MAC address, IPv4 address, IPv6 address, and the USB connection
status.
Name
Description
Node Config
Configure general iNode settings.
RF Config
Adjust Port specific settings.
Alarms
Lists monitored items with their values if in an alarm state.
Status
Observe the status of all monitored items in the iNode.
Forward Path
Spectrum Analysis of the Forward Path.
Reverse Path
Spectrum Analysis of the Reverse Path.
The Navigation bar in the top left corner gives immediate access to all the common tasks listed by the icons on the dashboard
as well as the About screen. This bar can be accessed from any of the other iNode App screens and is useful for navigation.
Node Configuration
The general Node Configuration is one of the two screens that allow the user to configure iNode settings. In most cases, the
factory settings are sufficient and no configuration is necessary. However, adjustments can be performed here if needed.
Auto Setup
Auto setup only affects the forward path. It automatically sets up the input RF attenuators, located on the Optical Interface
Board (OIB), to provide the optimum drive level into the launch amplifier. First, it checks whether the output levels (set
by the user, see “RF Configuration” below) are valid. Then it measures the actual levels at the low and high frequencies to
determine the RF level coming into the node. After those levels are measured, it validates that they are within the node’s
operating range and then updates the attenuator setting. The auto setup process takes less than one minute to complete.
Note
Before touching the Auto Setup button, be sure to set the port frequencies and levels, enable at least Port 1 and save the
configuration on the RF configuration screens. Then, return to the Node Configuration screen to touch the Auto Setup button.
When the Auto Setup is in progress, no other RF screens is available for adjustment, and the user will see a spinner.
Set the forward path segmentation of the node. Only 1x is available now.
Reverse
Set the reverse path segmentation of the node. 1x1 or 1x2 are the options.
Community
Specify the SNMP community string, which is an alphanumeric string of not more than 32 characters.
Theft Prevention
Enable/Disable Theft Prevention.
Theft Timeout
Set the Theft Prevention Timeout.
Power Save
Choices are Full Power or Power Save.
Use Save button to save the configuration. Use Cancel button to restore the previously saved configuration, if the Save button
has not been tapped since then.
RF Configuration
The RF Configuration screen is the second screen where parameters can be changed.
Specifically, the low and high frequency settings as well as the low and high RF levels
can be adjusted on this screen. These settings control the overall gain and tilt of the
launch amplifier.
The amplitude and tilt of each port are set by specifying two points on a line. Those two
points are defined by a low frequency and corresponding target level, and a high
frequency and corresponding target level. Enter the frequencies in MHz and the levels in
dBmV.
Note
Before running Auto Setup on the Node configuration screen, both the low and high
frequencies as well as the low and high levels must be set for at least Port 1. The
port can be enabled by toggling the slider next to the Port Enable. After the
parameters are entered and the port is enabled, tap the Save button. You can
continue to adjust the settings for the other ports by tapping the buttons at the
top of the screen with the port number and then adding the frequency and level.
Remember to enable the port and save the configuration. Then return to the Node
Configuration screen and tap Auto Setup.
The reverse attenuation setting can be used to assist in RF diagnostics and
troubleshooting, and can be used in conjunction with the port enable switch, to simulate
a wink switch.
Name
Description
Frequency
Low and high RF frequency for this port.
Level
Low and high RF output level for this port.
Reverse Attenuation
Adjust reverse attenuation.
Port Enable
Enable or disable the corresponding port.
Tap the port number to set the parameters for the corresponding port. Use Save button to
save the configuration; use Cancel to restore the previously saved configuration, if the
Save button has not been tapped since then.
Forward Path
One of the unique features of the iNode is the capability for spectrum analysis on a per port basis. Live spectrum data is
generated at regular intervals and displayed on the mobile device. This Forward Path screen presents the summary spectrum
data, as well as displaying the configured target frequencies and levels, and the actual levels achieved. The next screen
presents the detailed spectrum analysis. Access the details by rotating the mobile device.
It displays the target level, actual level, and forward spectrum of a specified port. Tap the port number to see the parameter
value and chart for the corresponding port.
When the mobile device is in landscape orientation, this interface changes to landscape mode to allow the user to customize
the parameters, and display the forward spectrum with these parameters to get more details.
Name
Description
Start
Start Frequency in MHz.
Stop
Stop Frequency in MHz.
Refresh
Rate in seconds at which the data is collected.
Sample Size
The number of samples used in averaging.
Reverse Path
Similar to the forward path, spectrum data for the reverse path is also captured on a per port basis. Thus, live data is generated
at regular intervals and displayed on the mobile device. This Reverse Path screen represents the summary spectrum data, whereas
the next screen presents the detailed spectrum analysis. Access the details by rotating the mobile device to landscape orientation.
It displays the spectrum of the reverse path on a specified port. Tap port number to see the chart for the corresponding port.
When the mobile device is in landscape orientation, this interface changes to landscape mode to allow the user to customize
the parameters, and display the reverse spectrum with these parameters to get more details.
Name
Description
Start
Start Frequency in MHz.
Stop
Stop Frequency in MHz.
Refresh
Rate in seconds at which the data is collected.
Max Hold
Keeps the maximum value while new sample data is collected, since the reverse path data experiences bursts.
Alarms
A monitored item is displayed in the Alarms screen only when it is in an alarm state. In normal operation, the Alarms screen
is blank and does not contain any entries.
The following screen displays a sample alarm, which shows that the iNode temperature (OIB) is in minor alarm state (orange).
If a monitored item is in a major alarm state, it is displayed in red.
Status
The Status screen has two sections. The top section lists iNode information. The bottom section lists all monitored items
with their values. Scroll down to see all the items listed.
Node Information
Example
Model
GS7ki-HSG-1.2G
Serial Number
BBAVBPH
Software Version
02.00.01
Forward Amp Ser. No
FJZ2203051Z
Forward Amp part No.
73-18298-02
Forward Amp Version
2.0
OIB Ser. No
FJZ2215200JY
OIB part No
73-18300-02
OIB Version
4.0
Reverse Amp Ser. No
FJZ2215200FZ
Reverse Amp part No.
73-18299-02
Reverse Amp Version
2.0
Forward Segmentation
1x
Reverse Segmentation
x2
Power Save Mode
full Power
LCS Access
enabled
SNMP Access
readWrite
SNMP Community String
public
Theft Prevention
enabled
Lid Status
closed
Monitored Items
Sample Current Value or Status
Oib temperature
39.0
Ps 1 AC Input
57.2
Ps 1 Plus24 Vdc Output
24.8
Ps 1 Plus8 Vdc Output
8.7
Ps 1 Plus5 Vdc Output
6.1
Ps 1 Minus6 Vdc Output
-6.1
Ps 2 AC Input
0.0
Ps 2 Plus24 Vdc Output
0.1
Ps 2 Plus8 Vdc Output
0.0
Ps 2 Plus5 Vdc Output
0.0
Ps 2 Minus6 Vdc Output
0.0
Optical Receiver Input Power
-30.0
Optical Transmitter1 Output Power
3.9
Optical Transmitter2 Output Power
3.9
Tamper
Normal
Auto Setup Status
Normal
Spectrum Capture Device Status
Normal
Rf Port1 Agc Lock
Normal
Rf Port2 Agc Lock
Normal
Rf Port14Agc Lock
Normal
Rf Port5 Agc Lock
Normal
About
The About screen displays the following details:
Version of the iNode
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Troubleshooting LCS
The USB icon appears red if the LCS loses connectivity to the iNode. If the icon is red, touch the USB icon to reconnect.
If the USB icon does not turn green in a reasonable time, verify your connection and restart the iNode App.