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The controller MUST remain disconnected from the computer and its

power supply during the ATCLite software installation process.

The ATCLITE software must be installed (but not running) prior to installing the

Figure 4. The New Hardware Wizard Installs the USB Driver.

USB driver.

A. After the controller software has been installed, connect the supplied 24 Vdc

power converter to the dc IN port on the controller.

B. Connect the supplied USB cable to the controller and the local PC/laptop.

controller operation.

Figure 5. ATCLite Application Icon.

Figure 2. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller Installation Screen.

Double click on the ATCLite icon (Figure 5) placed on the desktop to start

any time.

to the RET device/system, the controller software can be launched at

6. After the USB driver has been installed and the controller is connected

The PC will detect and notify you that it has found a new device.

C. Make the following selections to install the USB driver for the

ATC200-LITE-USB controller when prompted by the PC/laptop:

• Select No, not this time, and click on Next from the first screen. See Figure

4.

• Select Install from a list . . ., and click on Next from the second screen.

• Click on Browse and locate the C:\Program Files\Andrew

Corporation\ATCLite directory. Click on OK, then click on Next from the

third screen.

• When prompted, click on Continue Anyway, and then click on

3. Program installation.

• Disconnect the controller from the computer and its power supply. Do not connect the

controller to the computer at any time during the software installation.

• Double-click on the setup file (eg. ATCLite60Setup.msi). Note that the number

Click on software link, and choose Save to download the zipped file to your PC.

preceding the file extension represents the software version.

• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software installation.

• Figure 2 shows the active installation screen.

4. Controller interface connections.

• The controller serves as an interface between a local PC/laptop and the ATM200 RET

actuator/antenna system. The ATC200-LITE-USB controller provides signal level

on the tower). See Figure 7.

RET system (or actuator that is to be tested before the antenna is mounted

between the controller’s AISG connector and the first component in the

D. After installing the USB driver, connect the desired length RET control cable

the final screen.

from

Finish

ATC200-LITE-USB controller is equipped with a USB port, as well as a RS-232 serial

• LEDs on the controller are used to indicate power and data communication. The

Figure 3. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller End Panels.

port for flexibility in connecting to a PC. See Figure 3.

Serial Port

dc IN Port

AISG Port

ATC200-LITE-USB Program Installation and Controller Setup

Figure 1. ATC200-LITE-USB Controller Software Download.

USB Port

RS-232

to the ATM200 actuators that are attached to the antennas.

conversion from a PC to RS-485 (used in the ATM200 actuators), as well as power

5. Setup for a USB connection and driver installation.

This procedure is only required the first time the controller is accessed through

a USB connection.

Ensure there are no serial connections to the controller.

General information.

1.

This bulletin provides a quick reference approach to establishing

communication between the ATC200-LITE-USB Teletilt controller and a

local PC/laptop (seeBulletin 639536 for the complete user guide). This

controller is equipped with both a USB port for user friendly connectivity to a

local PC/laptop and a serial port for applications where a USB port is not

available on the PC.

Pre-Installation Notes:

• Andrew recommends that you register online to receive notifications for

updates made to the software and antenna definition file. It is also

recommended that the Andrew web site be checked every 30 days for

updated software/documentation.

• Before installing antennas equipped with actuators to the tower, each

actuator should be connected to the controller and tested for proper

operation. Refer to the ATC200-Lite-USB User Guide (Bulletin 639536) for

detailed guidance. Guides for system installation and operation instruction

are included with the ATC200-LITE-USB controller or Teletilt antenna.

• It is recommended that prior to antenna installation on the tower, the serial

number, antenna type, and location the antenna will be installed at on the

tower be recorded on the Site Configuration Worksheet provided.

• Site information can be saved on the PC/laptop for future reference. Although

data is stored in the actuator, it cannot be saved in the controller.

2. Program download.

• Download the ATC Lite software zip file. From the Andrew→Products tab on

www. commscope.com, click on Antennas→Base Station Antenna Systems

→Teletilt RET System→Downloads→Teletilt RET Products Software,

Firmware, Tools, and Manuals. Select the ATC Lite v6.0 Software link

(See Figure 1).

• This zip file can be placed in any directory on the PC’s local C:\ drive.

Double-click on the zip file to extract the ATC Lite setup file and its

supporting installation documentation. Double click on the setup file

(eg. ATCLite60Setup.msi) to begin the installation process. Note that the

number shown in the filename represents the software release version.