Updating Firmware of Andrew Devices

Using the
ATC Lite Application
with ATC200-LITE-USB
Teletilt® Control System

Andrew, A CommScope Company www.commscope.com\andrew

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respectively, of CommScope. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supple-
ment any specifications or warranties relating to Andrew products or services.

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Notices and Precautions

IMPORTANT
B e f o r e i n s t a l l i n g / o p e r a t i n g t h e AT C 2 0 0 - L I T E -
U S B c o n t r o l l e r, p l e a s e D O W N L O A D t h e l a t e s t
controller software from the Commscope web site at
www.commscope.com/andrew. The software on the Web
always has the latest released firmware and antenna definition
files. 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 using the latest controller
software version. Failure to conduct pre-test 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.
Do not install on a wet or Wear shoes with rubber soles
windy day or when and heels. Wear protective
lightning or thunder is clothing including a
in the area. Do not use long-sleeved shirt and rubber
metal ladder. gloves.

Installation Training Available at Andrew Institute

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Updating Firmware of Andrew Devices

1.0 Introduction
This document describes how to upgrade actuator firmware of Andrew actuators using the
ATC200-LITE-USB portable controller. Please note that the portable controller requires AC power
supply.
The Andrew ATC Lite controller software is required to be installed on a laptop. Visit the Andrew
website at www.andrew.com to download the latest software and installation instructions.

2.0 Options
In order to upgrade actuator firmware, the Andrew portable controller needs to have a data
connection to the actuator. That can be achieved in three different ways.

2.1 Option 1: Using a RET jumper cable

If the antenna is not installed yet, or if the portable controller can be moved close to the actuator,
then a short RET jumper cable can be used to connect the portable controller to the actuator.
See Figure 2-1.

Antenna
RET
Cable

ATC200-LITE-USB
Portable Controller PC
Figure 2-1. Option 1: Upgrading Actuator Firmware Through a RET Jumper Cable.

Required Material:
1 ea ATC200-LITE-USB
1 ea Short RET cable, e.g. ATCB-B01-001
1 ea Laptop with the latest version of ATC Lite running on Windows 2000, XP, or Vista operating system

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2.2 Option 2: Using a RET home-run cable

If the actuator is already installed, then a home-run RET cable can be used to connect the actuator
to the portable controller.
If the site configuration includes a TMA or a top SBT, then the small RET jumper cable between TMA/
SBT and actuator will be temporarily disconnected and replaced by the home-run RET cable which
connects the controller and the actuator. See Figure 2-2.
After successful firmware upgrade, disconnect the home run cable. Re-attach the small RET jumper
cable (that was previously disconnected) to the actuator.

Top Smart
Bias Tee Home Run
RET Cable

Coaxial
Cable ATC200-LITE-USB
~
~~~ ~
~~~ Portable Controller

BTS

Figure 2-2. Upgrading Actuator Firmware Through a RET Home-Run Cable.

Required Material:
1 ea ATC200-LITE-USB
1 ea Home run cable, e.g. ATCB-B01-060
1 ea Laptop with the latest version of ATC Lite running on Windows 2000, XP, or Vista operating system

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2.3 Option 3: Using Smart Bias Tees

In order to connect the portable controller with the installed actuator, Smart Bias Tees (SBTs) can be
used to inject the AISG signal into the RF feeder cable.
At the top of the site, either a top SBT or TMA is used to extract the signal from the RF line. A short
RET jumper cable connects the TOP SBT with the actuator. That top configuration does not need to
be changed for the firmware upgrade if the top SBT or TMA supports AISG mode. See Figure 2-3,
Option 3A.
On the bottom of the site, a bottom SBT is needed. If no bottom SBT is permanently installed, then a
bottom SBT can be temporarily inserted into the RF line. Therefore, the RF jumper cable will be dis-
connected from the BTS/Node-B and connected to the bottom SBT. Then a short RET jumper cable
is attached to the bottom SBT and the portable controller. See Figure 2-3, Option 3B.
After the successful firmware update, the bottom SBT will be removed again and the RF cable is
attached to the BTS/Node-B. See Figure 2-3, Option 3A.

Using the ATBT-S Series

3A 3B ~
~~
~
RF
ATBT-S
Cable
Bottom
Smart Bias
Top Smart Top Smart Tee
BiasTee
ee BiasTee
ee RET
Cable

RF Cable ATC200-LITE-USB RF Cable

Portable Controller Using the ATBT
~
~~~ ~
~~~
Bottom Smart
~
~~~ ~
~~~
~
BiasTee RF Cable

ATBT-
Bottom-24V
Smart Bias
RET Tee
BTS RET BTS Cable
Cable

Figure 2-3. Option 3: Upgrading Actuator Firmware Through SBTs.

Note: Please ensure the proper installation direction when connecting the SBTs.

Required Material:
1 ea ATC200-LITE-USB
1 ea Short RET cable, e.g. ATCB-B01-001
1 ea Bottom SBT, e.g. ATBT-BOTTOM-24 V
1 ea Laptop with the latest version of ATC Lite running on Windows 2000, XP, or Vista operating system

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3.0 Device Search

1. After connecting the controller and the device, start the controller software, then conduct the
device search.
2. From the Main Screen, click on the Find Devices button to initiate the device scan (Figure 3-1).

Click on Find Devices.

Figure 3-1. Main Startup Screen Ready for Device Search.

3. Device search in progress (Figure 3-2).

Auto Discovery Bar Cancel

shows progress. Search.

Command Status/Response
window displays activity.

Figure 3-2. Progress Shown During Device Search.

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4.0 Uploading Firmware

1. After the device scan, the ATC Lite software will check for required firmware updates.
Actuators are automatically upgraded after a device scan if the latest version firmware files
are not found on the device.
2. Only the devices in need of the update will be shown on the Device Search screen (Figure 4-1).
The application allows sixty seconds to accept or reject firmware updates to all devices listed.
Downloads will begin automatically if there is no response in the sixty seconds allowed.
Click on Yes to begin downloads.

Please note the total

estimated time for
firmware upgrades.

Click Yes

Figure 4-1. Starting Download Phase.

Device configuration status.

Figure 4-2. Download in Progress.

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3. After completing required firmware updates, the application will begin gathering all information on
devices attached to the bus.

Click on Get Device Info.

Figure 4-3. Device Firmware Update is Complete.

After the firmware update, the version can be checked by selecting an actuator device and clicking
on the Get Device Info button (Figure 4-3). Check to verify that the version showing is the desired
version (Figure 4-4).

Verify version number

is correct.

Figure 4-4. Device Information.

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