Setup and Configuration
It is easy to set up a Guardian network to verify basic unit operation and experiment with
network designs and configurations. An Rx/Tx antenna is required for basic operation.
Important: Use attenuation between all demo units to reduce the amount of
signal strength in the test environment.
Device Connections
Refer to the following diagram for the proper device connections for basic operation.
Field Programming Software
The Guardian Field Programming Software (FPS) is the programming and diagnostic
software for the Guardian serial radio modem. The FPS allows the user to edit and
program user programmable settings, interactively tune modem and RF parameters, and
monitor diagnostic data from the Guardian.
INSTALLING THE FPS
To use the FPS, you will need a PC with Windows 98 or later and at least one operational
COM port available.
Step 1Open the .zip file and open the setup.exe application. After the application is
extracted from the .zip file, the Guardian Programmer Setup window opens. Click Next.
INSTALLING THE FPS (continued)
Step 2Setup shows the destination location where the Guardian FPS files will be
installed. Click Next to continue.
Step 3 Setup shows the program group in the Start Menu that will be created or to which
the Guardian FPS will be added. Click Next to continue.
Note: Accept the default installation location and program group unless there is
reason to change them.
Setup displays the destination and program group and provides the opportunity to go
back to change either if necessary.
Step 4Click Install to begin installation. Setup displays the progress as files are extracted
and installed and displays a window similar to the following when complete.
When finished, click Finish to exit Setup.
USING THE FPS
Make sure all connections are made as shown in the Device Connections diagram and
then power the Guardian.
Step 1Locate the CalAmp Utils program group (or if you named it differently during
installation) and select the Guardian application.
Step 2 From the Guardian Programmer window, click Config in the upper left corner.
This will open the User Configuration window and read configuration information from
the device, auto-populating the Diagnostics section, and the RSSI bar will indicate
received signal strength.
Step 3 Click Link Configuration in the lower left corner of the User Configuration
window. Set the RF Link, COM Port, and Modem Setting as required. Click Save Changes
when finished.
Your Guardian modem is now ready for use. For advanced network settings, please refer
to the Guardian Serial Radio Modem User Manual (PN 001-5006-000) provided, or our
online support library at www.calamp.com.
