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RCI Web Server User’s Manual
RCI P/N: FP-SER-ETH-SERVR2
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21 November 2013
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1.0 THEORY OF OPERATION
1.1 User Interface Overview
The RCI Web Server allows control of an ACU (RC1500, RC2000 or RC2500) by using a web
browser. A built-in HTTP server communicates with the ACU using an internal serial port. The server
allows control and feedback of the current controller operation using a web-based user interface.
Detailed information on the use of the main user interface is given in section 3.1 of this document.
1.2 Ethernet-to-Serial Overview
The RCI Web Server also provides an Ethernet-to-serial connection. The entire remote control
protocol can be used by encapsulating regular serial messages within UDP datagrams. The
corresponding replies are returned in similar fashion. Detailed information on the use of UDP
encapsulation is given in section 3.3 of this document.
2.0 CONFIGURATION
2.1 Physical Interface
The RCI Web Server comes in a 4.25” x 3.5” box that mounts using standard rack holes. The box has
four indicators to show network and serial port status and activity.
The connection from the target PC or other web-enabled device to the web server should be done
with a suitable CAT-5e cable. Depending on other equipment in the network, a cross-over cable may
be required. The Ethernet connection is 10/100Base-T.
Input power required: 12VDC at 200mA.
The connection from the web server to the ACU is illustrated in the following drawing:
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The Power Input and the IP Reset are located on the side of the enclosure underneath the text “ACU
WEB SERVER” as illustrated in the following drawing:
2.2 Network Settings
The PC or other web-enabled device and the web server must be properly configured to exist in the
same subnet in order to communicate with each other. Ask your system administrator for the subnet
mask and a unique IP address, and then configure the web server to that subnet and IP address
before connecting it to your network. Specifics on what IP addresses exist within any given subnet
and/or how to configure a particular device is outside the focus of this document.
All web servers are factory configured to have an IP address or 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of
255.255.0.0. Changes to the IP address or subnet mask can be made from within the configuration
interface. Setting the IP address of the target device to 192.168.1.2 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0 will usually allow a quick connection to the web server.
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3.0 DETAILED OPERATION
3.1 Configuration Interface
This section describes the various screens available through the web-based configuration interface.
The configuration interface can be reached by adding “/config” to the end of the IP address of the
unit. For example, with the default IP address the configuration interface can be loaded by entering
“192.168.1.1/config” into the address bar of your browser.
The main configuration interface panel has two navigation buttons. Clicking on these buttons will
switch between the available pages. Any changes made to the current page must be saved by
clicking the Save button before switching to a different page. The Save button will become enabled
anytime a change has been detected.
Each page has several expandable panels. These panels can be expanded and collapsed to show or
hide various items. There is no need to save when switching between panels.
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Configuration Items > TCP/IP Settings
The available TCP/IP settings and default values are shown below.
Applet Port is the port on which the antenna controller will use to communicate with the Applet. This
port must be open and not in use on the target web-enabled device.
The interface must be reset if a change is made to any of the settings. The following panel will be
displayed during the reset. After the reset is complete, the web browser will reload the page at using
the new settings.
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Configuration Items > Antenna Controller Settings
The available Antenna Controller Settings and default values are shown below.
Display Refresh Time is the number of milliseconds between display updates. Key Repeat Time is the
number of milliseconds between successive jog keystrokes. Both of these items may be changed to
overcome network latency issues. NOTE: The defaults settings for Display Refresh Time and Key
Repeat Time should be used unless instructed by support personnel.
SA Bus Address is the address of the communications port used by the ACU. This setting must
match the Comm Port Address setting found in the CONFIG Mode of the ACU.
Window Name is the name that will be displayed on the browser window. This can be changed to
uniquely identify each controller when multiple ACUs are used at one location.
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Configuration Items > ACU Web Settings
The RCI Web Server will automatically recognize which ACU it is connected to and the ACU Web
Settings will vary by ACU. RC2000As and RC2000Xs do not have any ACU Web Settings that need
to be configured.
The RC1500 has three ACU Web Settings. Position CW Limit is the azimuth clockwise limit count
value. Polarization CCW Limit and Polarization CW limit are the clockwise and counter-clockwise limit
count values for polarization. If these are not configured correctly, the gauges will not work correctly.
(These settings do not modify the settings on the ACU.)
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The RC2000C has four ACU Web Settings. Azimuth CW Limit is the clockwise limit count value for
azimuth. Elevation UP Limit is the up limit count value for elevation. Polarization CCW Limit and
Polarization CW limit are the clockwise and counter-clockwise limit count values for polarization. If
these are not configured correctly, the gauges will not work correctly. (These settings do not modify
the settings on the ACU.)
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The RC2500 has four ACU Web Settings. Azimuth Offset should be set to the Azim Display Offset
value in the ACU. Elevation Offset should be set to the El Display Offset. Polarization Offset should
be set to the Pol Display Offset. Polarization Degrees per Volt should be set to Pol Display Scale
Factor. If these items are not configured properly, the Auto Move to specified angles will not work
properly. (These settings do not modify the settings on the ACU.)
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