Wavetronix VDR24 Radar - Manual (Page 51)

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8.1.1. Connect the SSM-Rail Application
The first step before connecting to one of the radar sensors is to set the serial communication
port used by the SSM-Rail application. Depending on the computer being used it may be
easiest to select AutoDetect.
The Internet selection tab is used when there is an Ethernet-based connection to the
configuration application. The Virtual selection tab is used for simulating detections utilizing
recorded emissions. This is primarily used for training purposes of for Island radar engineers to
evaluate specific installation behavior. Most users will utilize the RS-232 serial port for
configuring radar sensors.
1. Select the Serial Tab
2. Select the port being used by the SSM-Rail application. AutoDetect may also be used on
some computers
3. Set the timeout parameter to 1000ms (nominal setting)
8.1.2. Locate Connected Sensors Using Full or Quick Search
The Search control is used to discover and catalog all radar sensors connected to a specific
VDR24. Sensors are then chosen individually for connection and configuration.
1. When activating a system for the first time, select Full as the search method. This allows
the SSM-Rail application to resolve any address conflicts on its own when organizing
radar sensors connected to the VDR24. Afterwards, the Quick search method may be
used.
2. Select Search to list radars connected to the VDR24
8.1.3. Verify the Radar Sensor is Connected
Following a successful search of radar sensors connected to the VDR24, a list will be shown
from which a specific sensor may be chosen for configuration. The list will show the sensor ID
numbers, which are typically the last few digits of the sensor serial number.
If the radar sensors have never been configured, they may contain, unknown data for the
Location and Approach parameters – these will be set up in subsequent configuration steps.
The important thing at this point is that the radar sensors connected to the VDR24 have been
found and are now available for selection and configuration.
Highlight the radar sensor to be configured and click Select to connect the SSM-Rail application
to the chosen sensor. When connected to the chosen radar sensor, the red and green arrows
on the upper right portion of the SSM-Rail screen will animate with arrows moving in opposite
directions to authenticate ongoing communications with the radar sensor.
Remember to Click OK – Click OK to Remember
When undergoing the programming and configuration steps shown below, be sure to click
OK to cause configuration settings to be consumed and remembered by the radar sensor
being programmed.