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Installation and Operation Manual

RDMS™ Status Logger

Quasonix, Inc.

6025 Schumacher Park Dr.

West Chester, OH 45069

05 August, 2019

*** Revision 2.1.1 ***

Applies to RDMS Status Logger Software Version 1.0.36 (2019 01-08)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

All Quasonix products are under U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction; not covered by ITAR

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Table of Contents

1Status Logger Interface to the RDMS.................................................................................................... 1

1.1 1U Status Logger Interface.......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM) .......................................................................................... 1

2Initial Set Up........................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 1U Integrated Controller Set Up .................................................................................................. 2

2.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM) Set Up .............................................................................. 2

2.2.1 Install the Windows Application............................................................................................... 2

2.2.1.1 Hardware Connection ......................................................................................................... 3

2.2.1.1.1 SIM Connection ......................................................................................................... 3

2.2.1.1.2 First Time Install ........................................................................................................ 4

2.3 Identify RDMS Rack .................................................................................................................... 5

2.3.1 Add An RDMS Receiver to the Library.................................................................................... 6

2.3.1.1 Scan Ports Function.......................................................................................................... 10

2.4 Set Up API Permissions ............................................................................................................ 12

3Status Logger Operation...................................................................................................................... 14

3.1 Launch the Status Logger.......................................................................................................... 14

3.1.1 Rack Connection Error .......................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Connect Using IP Address......................................................................................................... 17

3.3 RDMS Rack Connection Screen ............................................................................................... 21

3.3.1 RDMS Rack Status Logger ................................................................................................... 22

3.3.1.1 Status Logger Control Section .......................................................................................... 22

3.3.1.2 Status Logger Real-time Measurements Section ............................................................. 22

3.3.2 RDMS Rack Settings............................................................................................................. 23

3.3.2.1 Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 24

3.3.2.2 Setup Name ...................................................................................................................... 24

3.3.2.3 Channels ........................................................................................................................... 26

3.3.2.4 Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) ............................................................................................ 26

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3.3.2.5 PCM Frame Detection....................................................................................................... 26

3.3.2.6 Advanced Control.............................................................................................................. 27

3.3.3 RDMS Rack RDMS Control .................................................................................................. 27

3.3.3.1 RDMS Identification .......................................................................................................... 28

3.3.3.2 Settings ............................................................................................................................. 28

3.3.3.2.1 Presets..................................................................................................................... 29

3.3.4 RDMS Rack Terminal............................................................................................................ 32

3.3.5 RDMS Rack Tools ................................................................................................................. 32

3.4 Log Status.................................................................................................................................. 33

3.5 Real-time Measurements........................................................................................................... 37

3.6 Terminal Mode........................................................................................................................... 38

3.6.1 Scripting Mode....................................................................................................................... 41

3.7 Additional Main Menu Options................................................................................................... 43

3.7.1 Exit Menu............................................................................................................................... 43

3.7.2 Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................... 43

3.7.2.1 Connection Manager......................................................................................................... 43

3.7.2.2 Refresh License Info ......................................................................................................... 44

3.7.2.3 Add License Key ............................................................................................................... 45

3.7.2.4 Get Unique ID ................................................................................................................... 45

3.7.2.5 Set Date and Time ............................................................................................................ 45

3.7.3 View Menu............................................................................................................................. 46

3.7.3.1 Tile Windows..................................................................................................................... 46

3.7.3.2 Cascade Windows ............................................................................................................ 46

3.7.3.3 Show Connection Manager............................................................................................... 47

3.7.3.4 Show Session Manager .................................................................................................... 48

3.7.3.4.1 Session File and Folder Hierarchy .......................................................................... 49

3.7.3.5 Show Chart ....................................................................................................................... 51

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3.7.4 Logging Menu........................................................................................................................ 53

3.7.4.1 Start All Connected ........................................................................................................... 53

3.7.4.2 Stop All Active ................................................................................................................... 53

3.7.4.3 PreState All Connected..................................................................................................... 53

3.7.4.4 Annotate All....................................................................................................................... 54

4Maintenance Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 55

5Product Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 56

5.1 Quasonix Limited Warranty Statement...................................................................................... 56

5.1.1 Extended Warranties............................................................................................................. 57

6Technical Support and RMA Requests................................................................................................ 58

7Appendix A –Status File Definitions.................................................................................................... 59

7.1 State Report............................................................................................................................... 59

7.1.1 Pre- and Post- Logging State Reports .................................................................................. 59

7.1.2 State Report Format.............................................................................................................. 59

7.1.3 State Report Queries............................................................................................................. 60

7.2 Status Logger Status File .......................................................................................................... 61

7.2.1 Receiver Block Diagram........................................................................................................ 61

7.2.2 Bit Error Probability (BEP) Measurements............................................................................ 61

7.2.3 Bit Error Rate (BER) Measurements..................................................................................... 63

7.2.4 PCM Framing Measurements ............................................................................................... 63

7.2.5 Best Channel Selector (BCS) Metric ..................................................................................... 64

7.2.6 Status Log Format................................................................................................................. 64

7.2.6.1 Status Log Column Definitions.......................................................................................... 64

7.3 Working Log File........................................................................................................................ 67

7.3.1 Working Log Calculations...................................................................................................... 68

7.3.1.1 User Reset Function ......................................................................................................... 68

7.3.1.2 BEP Calculation ................................................................................................................ 68

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7.3.1.3 BER Calculations .............................................................................................................. 68

7.3.1.4 FER (Frame Error Rate) Calculations............................................................................... 68

7.3.1.5 Frequency Offset Calculations .......................................................................................... 68

7.3.1.6 Link Availability Calculation............................................................................................... 69

7.3.1.7 Working Log Format.......................................................................................................... 69

7.3.1.7.1 Working Log Column Definitions ............................................................................. 69

8Appendix B –Acronym List.................................................................................................................. 71

List of Figures

Figure 1: 1U RDMS Status Logger ............................................................................................................... 1

Figure 2: Serial Interface Module .................................................................................................................. 1

Figure 3: Status Logger Installer ................................................................................................................... 2

Figure 4: RDMS Connection Manager.......................................................................................................... 3

Figure 5: Serial Interface Module with Supplied 25 pin Cable ...................................................................... 3

Figure 6: Quasonix Status Logger Setup Menu............................................................................................ 4

Figure 7: Quasonix Status Logger Connection Manager, Licenses Available.............................................. 5

Figure 8: RDMS Connection Manager, Connect/Disconnect Status Logger Connection Manager ............. 5

Figure 9: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab Selection...................................................................... 6

Figure 10: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab ................................................................................... 7

Figure 11: Library Tab, New Row Added to Empty Library List.................................................................... 7

Figure 12: Library Tab, New Row Added to the Bottom of Existing Library List ........................................... 8

Figure 13: Library Tab, New Serial Number Typed in Library List................................................................ 8

Figure 14: Library Tab, RDMS Name Typed in Library List.......................................................................... 8

Figure 15: Library Tab, Channel Serial Numbers Added to Library List ....................................................... 9

Figure 16: Library Tab, IP Address Added to Library List............................................................................. 9

Figure 17: Connect/Disconnect Tab, RDMS Library Entry Added.............................................................. 10

Figure 18: RDMS Connection Manager, Library Tab, Scan Ports Button .................................................. 11

Figure 19: Library Screen, Connected Bricks Displayed ............................................................................ 12

Figure 20: API Permissions Tab with IP Addresses Added........................................................................ 13

Figure 21: Auto Connect Error Message-No Permission............................................................................ 13

Figure 22: Status Logger Connection Manager, Available Licenses .......................................................... 14

Figure 23: Connect/Disconnect Status Logger Connection Manager, RDMS Library................................ 14

Figure 24: RDMS Rack Connection Screen ............................................................................................... 15

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Figure 25: Status Logger Connection Manager with Valid Serial Connection, Bad Serial Number ........... 16

Figure 26: Bad Serial Number, Add the Correct One Message.................................................................. 16

Figure 27: Status Logger Connection Manager with Serial Number Error ................................................. 17

Figure 28: Status Logger Connection Manager, Connect Using IP Address ............................................. 17

Figure 29: Auto Connect Error Message-No Unit ....................................................................................... 18

Figure 30: Attempting to Connect Message................................................................................................ 18

Figure 31: Auto Connect, Unit Located Message ....................................................................................... 19

Figure 32: Status Logger Connection Manager, Connect Using IP Address-RDMS Not in Library ........... 19

Figure 33: Connect Using IP Address, Add RDMS to Library List Message .............................................. 20

Figure 34: Status Logger Connection Manager, RDMS Added to Library.................................................. 20

Figure 35: RDMS Rack Status Logger Screen ........................................................................................... 21

Figure 36: RDMS Rack Connection Screen, Top Section .......................................................................... 21

Figure 37: Status Logger Control Section................................................................................................... 22

Figure 38: RDMS Rack Connection Screen with Open Drop Down Menu ................................................. 22

Figure 39: Status Logger Real-time Measurements Section ...................................................................... 23

Figure 40: RDMS Rack Settings Screen..................................................................................................... 24

Figure 41: Select Settings ........................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 42: Select Settings Drop Down Menu.............................................................................................. 25

Figure 43: Select Settings, Empty............................................................................................................... 25

Figure 44: Select Settings Drop Down Menu.............................................................................................. 25

Figure 45: Select Settings, New.................................................................................................................. 25

Figure 46: Select Settings Updated Drop Down Menu ............................................................................... 25

Figure 47: Settings, Channels..................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 48: Settings, BERT with Drop Down PN Sequence Menu .............................................................. 26

Figure 49: Settings, PCM Frame Detection ................................................................................................ 27

Figure 50: Settings, PCM Frame Detection, Pattern Drop Down Menu ..................................................... 27

Figure 51: Settings, Advanced Control with Status Period Drop Down Menu............................................ 27

Figure 52: RDMS Control Screen ............................................................................................................... 28

Figure 53: RDMS Control, Settings............................................................................................................. 29

Figure 54: RDMS Control, Settings-Preset Drop Down Menu.................................................................... 29

Figure 55: Preset Name .............................................................................................................................. 30

Figure 56: Preset 0 Changed ...................................................................................................................... 30

Figure 57: API Serial Number Mismatch Warning Message ...................................................................... 30

Figure 58: RDMS Rack Serial Number ....................................................................................................... 31

Figure 59: RDMS Serial Number Typed Into Library List ........................................................................... 31

Figure 60: Preset 2 in Drop Down Menu..................................................................................................... 31

Figure 61: Preset 2 Selected to Clear......................................................................................................... 31

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Figure 62: Clear Preset, Are You Sure Message........................................................................................ 31

Figure 63: Preset 2 Empty .......................................................................................................................... 31

Figure 64: RDMS Rack, Terminal Screen................................................................................................... 32

Figure 65: RDMS Rack Tools Screen......................................................................................................... 33

Figure 66: Status Logger Control Section................................................................................................... 34

Figure 67: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Start Logger and Single Buttons .................................................... 34

Figure 68: Regular Logging Started, Indicator Lights Green ...................................................................... 34

Figure 69: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Pre-log State Button ....................................................................... 35

Figure 70: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Annotate Button Circled.................................................................. 35

Figure 71: Example status_log.csv File with Event Annotations ................................................................ 36

Figure 72: Session File and Folder Creation .............................................................................................. 36

Figure 73: RDMS Rack Main Screen, Channel 1 Measurements .............................................................. 37

Figure 74: Restart Averages for BERT DQM Button .................................................................................. 38

Figure 75: RDMS Rack Terminal Screen.................................................................................................... 39

Figure 76: Terminal Screen, Text Command.............................................................................................. 40

Figure 77: Terminal Screen, Text Command with Response ..................................................................... 40

Figure 78: Terminal Screen, Full Response Window with Scroll Bar ......................................................... 41

Figure 79: Rack RDMS Terminal Screen with Script Command Window .................................................. 42

Figure 80: Terminal Screen with Example Response................................................................................. 42

Figure 81: Main Menu Bar........................................................................................................................... 43

Figure 82: Exit Menu ................................................................................................................................... 43

Figure 83: Setup Menu................................................................................................................................ 43

Figure 84: Status Logger Connection Manager .......................................................................................... 44

Figure 85: Status Logger Connection Manager, Refresh License Status Windows................................... 44

Figure 86: Setup, License Key Window ...................................................................................................... 45

Figure 87: Setup, Get Unique ID Window................................................................................................... 45

Figure 88: Setup, Set Date and Time Window............................................................................................ 46

Figure 89: View Menu ................................................................................................................................. 46

Figure 90: Status Logger with Cascade Windows Selected ....................................................................... 47

Figure 91: Status Logger Connection Manager .......................................................................................... 48

Figure 92: Session Manager ....................................................................................................................... 48

Figure 93: Session File and Folder Creation .............................................................................................. 49

Figure 94: Session Manager, Session ID File Selected ............................................................................. 50

Figure 95: Session Manager, Session Details ............................................................................................ 50

Figure 96: Session Folder with Associated Files Shown in Windows Explorer .......................................... 50

Figure 97: Session Rack Folder with Associated Files Shown in Windows Explorer................................. 51

Figure 98: Example Status Log File Fragment ........................................................................................... 51

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Figure 99: Mission Response Screen ......................................................................................................... 52

Figure 100: Mission Response, Log Data Drop Down Menu...................................................................... 52

Figure 101: Mission Response Screen with Example Graph ..................................................................... 53

Figure 102: Logging Menu .......................................................................................................................... 53

Figure 103: Example status_log.csv File with Event Annotations .............................................................. 54

Figure 104: Example State Report Format ................................................................................................. 60

Figure 105: RDMS Simplified Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 61

Figure 106: BEP Measurements................................................................................................................. 62

Figure 107: BER Measurements................................................................................................................. 63

List of Tables

Table 1: Status Logger Files ....................................................................................................................... 49

Table 2: Status Logger Files ....................................................................................................................... 59

Table 3: Status Logger State Report Files.................................................................................................. 59

Table 4: Status Log Column Definitions...................................................................................................... 64

Table 5: Working Log Column Definitions................................................................................................... 69

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1 Status Logger Interface to the RDMS

1.1 1U Status Logger Interface

A 1U Interface unit is also available, as shown in Figure 1. This unit integrates a controller (does not require an

external PC) and provides for up to four (4) RDMS connections simultaneously. The internal security device

activates available licenses (one to four).

Figure 1: 1U RDMS Status Logger

1.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM)

The RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM), shown in Figure 2, provides an interface between an available USB port

on your PC to the 25 pin control port on the rear panel of the RDMS receiver. The RDMS SIM integrates a security

device that activates a license to use the Status Logger application.

Figure 2: Serial Interface Module

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2 Initial Set Up

2.1 1U Integrated Controller Set Up

Connect up to four 25 pin cable(s) from the Status Logger to the RDMS receiver(s). Power up the Status Logger and

the connected receivers.

No software installation is necessary. The 1U unit is shipped with software preinstalled. To upgrade software, or add

licenses, contact Quasonix.

Skip to section 2.3, Identify RDMS Rack.

2.2 RDMS Serial Interface Module (SIM) Set Up

2.2.1 Install the Windows Application

1. Insert the installation disk.

2. Click on the Setup folder.

3. Double click on install_win.exe.

4. In the \setup\install.exe screen, shown in Figure 3, type Y (for ok to install), then press the Enter key.

Figure 3: Status Logger Installer

Note: The software installs the RDMS Status Logger and drivers from FTDI.

5. When the install is complete, press the Enter key on the PC keyboard to continue.

6. On the PC desktop, click on the StatusLogger shortcut to open the application.

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