MultiWave Sensors Smart Aligner User manual

USERS GUIDE
V1.1
January 2015

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Section 2 Safety ................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 3 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 3
Section 4 What's in the Case................................................................................................................ 4
Section 5 Tool Description.................................................................................................................... 5
Section 6 Arm Positions........................................................................................................................ 6
Section 7 Bracket Description............................................................................................................... 6
Section 8 Bracket Attached to the Antenna.........................................................................................7
8.1 Procedure to Attach the Bracket to the Antenna to be Aligned.............................................. 7
Section 9 Tool Attached to the Bracket............................................................................................... 8
9.1 The 18 Configurations............................................................................................................... 9
9.2 Procedure to Attach the Tool to the Bracket........................................................................... 10
Section 10 Tool LCD Display.................................................................................................................. 11
Section 11 User Menu........................................................................................................................... 12
Section 12 Viewing the Diagnostic and Information Menu................................................................ 12
Section 13 Mobile Device App "Smart Aligner.................................................................................... 13
13.1 Smart Aligner App Flow.......................................................................................................... 13
13.2 App Detailed Description........................................................................................................ 14
13.3 Quick Measure........................................................................................................................ 14
13.4 Site Survey.............................................................................................................................. 15
13.5 Report Example...................................................................................................................... 20
13.6 Settings................................................................................................................................... 21
13.7 Difference Between iOS and Adroid App............................................................................... 21
Section 14 Advanced App Features...................................................................................................... 22
14.1 Import/Export of a csv File..................................................................................................... 22
14.2 Create a Blank/Generic csv File.............................................................................................. 22
14.3 csv File Description................................................................................................................. 23
14.4 User Entered Values............................................................................................................... 23
14.5 Measurement Values.............................................................................................................. 24
14.6 Import a csv Site File.............................................................................................................. 25
14.7 Export a csv Site File............................................................................................................... 25
14.8 Azimuth Tolerance.................................................................................................................. 26
14.9 Laser Rangefinder Measurement for AGL (Option)................................................................ 27
Section 15 Charging the Tool................................................................................................................ 28
Section 16 Optional Brackets............................................................................................................... 29
16.1 Ericsson AIR 21 Bracket........................................................................................................... 29
16.2 GOGO Bracket......................................................................................................................... 30
16.3 Dish Adapter........................................................................................................................... 31
16.4 Edge Adapter.......................................................................................................................... 31
Section 17 Specifications...................................................................................................................... 32
Section 18 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 33
Section 19 Contact, Warranty, Repair and RMA................................................................................. 34

Introduction
The Smart Aligner System is a GPS-based compass designed to effectively and efficiently align antennas in real time. The
Smart Aligner Tool provides a True North or Grid North Azimuth measurement, Tilt, Roll and Position. Once the Tool is
mounted to the antenna using the Universal Mounting Bracket, the Tool is simply turned on. From there the user
interface is the full feature App on any iOS or Android smart device. Reporting is as simple as a few clicks with the report
being able to be emailed directly from the App. The Tool can be mounted in eighteen different configurations for the
most demanding spatial and RF conditions. For transport and storage the Tool folds to within 19” in length.
DOWNLOAD THE iOS Smart Aligner App from the App Store by searching for “Smart Aligner Multiwave”
DOWNLOAD the Android Smart Aligner App from Google Play by searching for “Smart Aligner Multiwave”
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Safety
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When transporting/carrying the Smart Aligner System up a tower follow all relevant safety procedures and requirements.
Always use the tether lines as described in this manual.
Use supplied or approved chargers (12VDC – 1.5A) to charge the battery.
Approvals
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Declaration of Conformity
We declare that this product has been tested to and meet the requirements of:
EMC
FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2008
EN 61326-1
ICES-003:2004
Safety
EN 61010-1
RoHS and WEEE Compliance
The European Union has legislated to enforce the RoHS and WEEE directives.
RoHS : Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances in electronic equipment.
WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Multiwave Sensors Inc. can confirm to the best of our knowledge that the Smart Aligner System is compliant with the
above directives.
In the event that the Smart Aligner battery does not charge properly, call Multiwave Sensors Inc., and if required the
Smart Aligner System should be sent back to Multiwave Sensors Inc. for repair and proper disposal of the battery.
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WARNING

What is in the Case
Ruggedized Carrying Case
Backpack
Smart Aligner Tool
Slot forOptions: Laser Rangefinder,
AIR 21 Mounting Bracket, Custom
Brackets
Wall Charger
Universal Mounting Bracket
Slot for Smart Phone:
Smart Phone not included
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Car Charger
Ruggedized Carrying Case: All components fit in the case. The case is carry on baggage acceptable.
Backpack: To carry the Smart Aligner Tool and Brackets. Two separate compartments within.
Smart Aligner Tool: For measuring Azimuth, Tilt, Roll and Position of Antenna.
Slot for Options : Laser Rangefinder for measuring AGL, AIR21 Mounting Bracket, Custom Brackets
Universal Mounting Bracket: Bracket that attaches to Antenna. Smart Aligner Tool attaches to
Bracket. Combined Bracket and Tool to align the antenna.
Smart Phone slot: For iPhone or Android based Smart Phone.
Wall Charger: For charging the Smart Aligner Tool.
Car Charger: For charging the Smart Aligner Tool.
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NOTE: Throughout this Guide the “Smart Aligner Tool” will be referred to as the “Tool”
The “Universal Mounting Bracket” will be referred to as the “Bracket”

Tool Description
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Long Arm
Tether Line/Pin
Mounting Screw Knob
User Interface
Mounting Dowel Pins
(underside)
Short Arm
Charging Port
Data/Laser Port
Short Arm: Contains first GPS antenna. From stored position: Rotates to +90° and 180° OR -90° and 180°
Long Arm: Contains Second GPS antenna. From stored position: Stored position to +90° OR Stored Position to -90°
Charging Port: Port for Wall or Car Charger
User Interface : LCD Screen, Menu Buttons and Power Button
Tether Line/Pin: Attaches to Bracket
Mounting Screw Knob: Attaches to Mounting Screw Knob receptacle on Bracket
Mounting Dowel Pins: Attaches to Dowel Pin Receptacles on Bracket
Data/Laser Port: Used with Laser Rangefinder option for AGL measurement
Power Button
Power LED indicator
Menu Enter Button
Up/Down Buttons
LCD Display
User Interface
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Arm Positions
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The Long Arm and Short Arm each contain a GPS antenna. The arms can be rotated to three different fixed baseline
positions. Each position sets the two GPS antennas at a separation of 0.5m for optimum accuracy. The “T” positions
also extend the baseline away from the antenna that is being aligned to minimize or eliminate GPS multipath errors.
For each of the positions the Tool compensates the Azimuth measurement so that the Azimuth is always calculated
based on the Forward position. For example: If the Forward azimuth is 0° then moving the arms to the Left T position
would point the arms at 270°. Sensors in the arms detect the rotation and compensate the azimuth +90° back to 0°
(or 270° + 90° = 360° = 0°). In the Right T position the arms would point at 90°. Sensors in the arms detect the
rotation and compensate the azimuth -90° back to 0° (or 90° - 90° = 0° ). When the Tool is mounted on the Bracket
there are sensors that compensate the Azimuth based on how the Tool is mounted. Tilt and Roll are also compensated
in all configurations.
Forward Left T Right T
Bracket Description
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Strap Release (orange button)
Ratcheting Handles
Dowel Pin Receptacles x 4
Mounting Screw Knob Receptacle
Tether Line
(to mast or other solid location) Tether Line Receptacle (from Tool)
Ratchet Strap Fastening Pins
Ratchet Strap with hook
Ratchet Strap Fastening Pins: Ratchet Strap hook attaches to Pin.
Ratchet Strap with hook: Strap goes around the front of the antenna and hook is attached to the Fastening Pins
Dowel Pin Receptacles: The two Mounting Dowel Pins on the Smart Aligner Tool mate to two Dowel Pin Receptacles
on the Bracket. The Tool can be attached Front or Back or Right/Left.
Mounting Screw Knob Receptacle: Mounting Screw Knob on Smart Aligner Tool is secured here.
Ratcheting Handles: When handles are ratcheted the strap is tightened around the antenna to be aligned.
Strap Release: Releases tension on Strap.
Tether Line Receptacle (from Tool): Tether Line from Smart Aligner Tool is secured here.
Tether Line (to mast or solid location): Tether Line is secured to the mast or any solid location
The Bracket attaches to the antenna to be aligned. The Tool attaches to the Bracket by mating the Mounting Dowel Pins
on the Tool to the Dowel Pin Receptacles on the Bracket. The Bracket can be attached to the left or right side of the
antenna (right side position is shown). The Tool can be attached in three different positions on the Bracket. Sensors in the
Bracket compensate the Azimuth based on the three different positions.
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Bracket Attached to the Antenna
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The Bracket is shown mounted on the right side of the antenna to be aligned. The Bracket can also be mounted on the left
side of the antenna. The four Dowel Pin Receptacles on the Bracket allow for attaching the Tool facing Front, Back or
Right. If the Bracket was mounted on the left side of the antenna then the Tool can face Front, Back or Left. Sensors in
the Bracket compensate for the Azimuth due to the different positions of the Tool.
Dowel Pin Receptacles for Front facing Tool
Dowel Pin Receptacles for Right facing Tool
Dowel Pin Receptacles for Back facing Tool
1. Tether the Bracket to a solid location.
2. Set the Bracket on the backplane of the antenna as shown.
Keep the Bracket in place by holding on to the handle.
3. Depress the orange Strap Release button with your thumb and hold it
4. With your other hand attach the hook of the Ratchet Strap to
the appropriate Ratchet Strap Fastening Pin
6. Squeeze the Ratcheting Handles until the Bracket is
tight to the antenna
5. Release the orange Strap Release button but still hold the
Bracket
Procedure to Attach the Bracket to the Antenna to be Aligned
7. You are now ready to attach the Tool to the Bracket
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2 3,5
4
6
8.1
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Tool Attached to the Bracket
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Right side of antenna: Tool facing Front, Arms Left T
Right side of antenna: Tool facing Right, Arms Right T
The Tool and Bracket can be attached to the antenna in 18 different configurations.
The 18 configurations are:
1-2 Right or Left side of antenna: Tool facing Front on Bracket, Arms Forward
3-4 Right or Left side of antenna: Tool facing Front on Bracket, Arms Left T (shown below)
5-6 Right or Left side of antenna: Tool facing Front on Bracket, Arms Right T
7-8 Right or Left side of antenna: Tool facing Right on Bracket, Arms Forward
9-10 Right or Left side of antenna: Tool facing Right on Bracket, Arms Left T
11-12 Right or Left Side of antenna: Tool facing Right on Bracket, Arms Right T (shown below)
13-14 Right or Left side of antenna: Tool facing Back on Bracket, Arms Forward
15-16 Right or Left side of antenna: Tool facing Back on Bracket, Arms Left T
17-18 Right or Left Side of antenna: Tool facing Back on Bracket, Arms Right T (shown below)
Right side of antenna: Tool facing Back, Arms Right T
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The 18 Configurations
9.1
Antenna Azimuth
No matter which configuration the Tool and Bracket are mounted to the antenna the Antenna Azimuth will be
compensated. The user does not need to set any offsets. Sensors in the Bracket and Tool detect the configuration and
automatically compensate the Azimuth, Tilt and Roll of the antenna. The different configurations are useful when there
are mechanical constraints or excessive RF radiation from a live antenna. The T positions allow for extension of the two
GPS antenna elements away from the antenna to mitigate any GPS multi-path effects which will degrade accuracy.
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Procedure to attach the Tool to the Bracket
Example is for Right side of antenna: Tool facing Front, Arms Left T
1. Tether the Tool to the Bracket
2. Line up the Mounting
Dowel Pins (underside of
Tool) to the Dowel Pin
Receptacles on the Bracket
3. Tighten the Mounting
Screw Knob on the Tool
4. Rotate Short Arm clockwise till
you feel/hear it click in and engage
5. Rotate the Long Arm
counter-clockwise till you
feel/hear it click in and
engage
6. Press the POWER
button on the User Interface
and wait for an azimuth
solution
7. See next section for
description of what you will see
on the LCD User Interface Screen
and how to navigate the menu
items
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5
2,3
4
6
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5
9.2
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Tool LCD Display
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When the Tool is turned on in the folded position it starts with the message “Position Arms” that indicates that the arms
need to be deployed to one of the arm positions. Once the arms are deployed the message “Starting Solution” appears
and an azimuth solution is being calculated. Once calculated the Azimuth, Azimuth Type, Tilt, Tilt Direction, GPS Integrity,
Battery and Bracket/Arms position is displayed on the main screen. The secondary screen (displayed by pressing the
down arrow on the User Interface) displays the GPS coordinates, Elevation, Tilt, Tilt Direction, Roll, Roll Direction, and
AGL.
LCD Display
Azimuth (deg)
1. Tool on Bracket Position: Front (shown), Right, Left, Back
2. Arm Positions
Forward: Small Arm Forward:Long Arm Forward (shown)
Left T: Small Arm Left:Long Arm Left
Right T:Small Arm Right: Long Arm Right
Folded: Small Arm Folded: Long Arm Forward --
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Tilt (deg)
BAT: Battery indicator
3. GPS Integrity: Value from 0 to 100 to determine the quality of
the azimuth measurement. It is a proprietary algorithm based on
GPS Satellite and calculated diagnostics.
GPS Integrity > 70: Excellent
GPS Integrity > 60: Very Good
GPS Integrity > 30: Good
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4. Azimuth Type:
TRUE NORTH is used throughout most of the world for
aligning antennas. NO MAGNETIC DECLINATION IS
REQUIRED
GRID NORTH: Some areas in the UK and other
European countries
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5. Tilt Direction: Downtilt
Uptilt
Main Screen
Secondary Screen
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10
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6. LAT, LONG: Latitude and Longitude
7. ELEV: Elevation from the GPS
8. AGL: From Laser Rangefinder
9. Tilt: “T” for Tilt. The arrow shows the Tilt Direction
10. Roll: “R” for Roll. The two arrows show the Roll Direction. The example 6.9 shows the
tool Rolled to the right side
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To view the User Interface Menu press the Menu Enter button
Scroll through the menu using the Up/Down buttons
There will be a > next to the selected menu item.
Press the Menu Enter button to toggle the selection.
Use the Up/Down buttons to continue through the menu.
When finished go to EXIT and press the Menu Enter button
The item(s) selected will be saved.
If you are having problems connecting to
WiFi you can select a specific channel.
AUTO: Selects the best available channel
automatically.
LOCN = LOCATION (Latitude & Longitude)
D.D: Decimal Degrees
DM.M: DegreesMinutes.DecimalMinutes
DM.S.S: Degrees Minutes Seconds
EVENTS: Such as when a solution is
calculated there will be a beep.
BTNS: When a button is pressed there will
be a beep.
Laser: TruPulse 200 Laser Rangefinder.
Used for Laser AGL measurement.
User Menu
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Viewing the Diagnostic and Information Menu
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Diagnostic and other Information can be viewed by pressing the Up/Down buttons from the main screen
Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, AGL, Tilt, Roll (Information)
Firmware version, Serial Number, WiFi channel (Information)
GLN and GPS Satellite information (Diagnostic)
CSEP, HDOP, GPS>50, GLN>50 (Diagnostic)
MENU
AZIMUTH LOCN FORMAT UNITS SOUND BACKLIGHT WIFI CH DATA PORT EXIT
AZIMUTH
TRUE NORTH GRID NORTH
LOCN FORMAT
D.D DM.M DM S.S
SOUND
OFF EVENTS BTNS &EVNTS
UNITS
METERS FEET
BACKLIGHT
ON OFF
WIFI CH
CHANNEL 1 TO 11
AUTO
DATA PORT
DATA LASER
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Mobile Device App “Smart Aligner”
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A full feature App (for iOS 7.0 or greater and Android 4.1 or greater) is used for real time measuring and to create
Antenna Alignment closeout reports. The user installs the App from either the App Store or Google Play by searching for
“smart aligner multiwave”. The App is free. Described here is the iOS App. The Android and iOS Apps are identical in
operation and look but may be different with respect to the gestures offered by the different operating systems. There
will be a note describing the differences for each of the cases.
Smart Aligner App flow
Connect by WiFi to Tool
Run Smart Aligner App
Quick Measure Site Survey Settings
User can view
in real time
Azimuth, Tilt,
Roll, Latitude,
Longitude,
Elevation,
Battery and
GPS Integrity
User can
take a
Screenshot
of all the real
time data.
Image is
saved to
Camera Roll
User can:
Add Site(s)
Add Antenna(s) to the Site
“Align” Antenna(s)
Take “Photos”
User can:
Create Reports in PDF, CSV
or JPG formats.
Reports are automatically
populated into mobile device
email account
- Units : Meters ,Feet
-Latitude/Longitude
format: Default is
Decimal Degrees.
Can also display
DMS (Degrees
Minutes Seconds)
-Simulation Mode:
For demonstration ,
training and learning.
App on iPhone Initial Splash Screen Connection to WiFi
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App Detailed Description
Main Screen
Quick Measure
Quick Measure displays all the relevant
alignment data without having to create a
Site. The user has the option of taking a
screenshot of the alignment data and add
notes to the image.
Site Survey is used to add/edit a site,
perform an alignment, verify the alignment
and create a closeout report. Pictures can
also be taken which are then added to the
report.
User Settings: Units, Location format, and
Simulation Mode
Relevant antenna alignment data
is shown: Azimuth, Tilt , Roll,
Latitude, Longitude and GPS
Elevation.
BAT: Tool battery life. Five bars
represent around 10hrs of
battery life.
AGL HEIGHT: The Laser can be
used to measure AGL HEIGHT
and will be displayed here.
When “Screenshot” is selected an
“Image Notes” screen is
displayed with the keyboard . The
user can then add text such as
Site or other information. The text
and time/date will be annotated to
the image and copied to the
Camera Roll directory.
This section will describe the different screens and features available on the App. After the end of this section there will
be a step by step guide for the user to follow to get familiar with the App. There are some advanced features in the App
that will be described in the Advanced Features section.
Screen 1 Screen 2
After Pressing “Screenshot” in Screen 1
13.2
13.3
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Site Survey
Create/Add a Site.
A screen and
keyboard will be
displayed to enter
the Site name
Refers to the number of
antennas within the Site.
Shown here is “0” because
no antennas have been
created yet. When antennas
are created the number of
antennas will be displayed
and the background will turn
from red to blue.
For deleting Sites
Antenna Information to be entered:
When each item is selected a keyboard will
be displayed. Information is added or viewed
by scrolling.
Sector
Position
Target Azimuth
Azimuth Tolerance (See Advanced
section)
Target Mechanical Tilt
Target Mechanical Roll
Electrical Tilt
Carrier
Contractor
Antenna Type
Serial Number
User Input 1 to 5
Screen 1
After Pressing “Site Survey” in Main Screen
Screen 2
After Pressing “+” in Screen 1
Screen 3
After Pressing Site (“Site 1” shown)
Screen 4
After Pressing “Save” in Screen 3
Antenna is identified
by the Sector and
Position. Since the
antenna was not
aligned and verified
there is no
measurement data.
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Press “Align”
The “Align Antenna”
screen will be
displayed. The user
aligns the antenna
based on the target
information entered.
Once the user has
aligned the antenna to
the Carrier accuracy
required the user is
now ready for
verification.
Press “Verify”
During verification
the Tool is
calculating the
average Azimuth.
The following
message will be
displayed while
calculating
Screen 5
After Pressing the sec:1 pos:1 Antenna
Screen 6
After Pressing “Align” in Screen 5
Screen 7
After “Verifying alignment” is completed
Screen 8
After pressing “Accept”
“Measurement Results”
are saved and displayed
after accepting the
alignment. You can
scroll down to see all
the results.
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Screen 8-Scroll Down Screen 9
After tapping “AGL Height”
The ”AGL Height” can
be entered manually
here.
If using the optional
Laser Rangefinder then
tap “Laser” . The
keyboard will disappear.
Connect the Laser
Rangefinder, aim to the
ground and take a shot.
The Tool will
automatically calculate
the AGL and will be
displayed.
Screen 10
After entering an “AGL” from Screen 9
“AGL Height” displayed
here. In this example it
was a manual entry and
therefore it is shown as
“USER”. If a “Laser”
shot was taken it would
display “LASER”
Screen 11
After tapping “Photo” in Screen 10
Tap the camera icon
and the phone camera
will be activated to take
an image
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Screen 13
Up to four pictures can be taken
Take a picture and to
store the image tap
“Use”
Screen 14
Back to the Antenna (Site) list and swiping
left from the “>”
Screen 15
After duplicating an antenna, changing Position to 2,
aligning and verifying the antenna . Ready for Report
Tapping on “More” and
then “Duplicate
antenna” will allow the
user to create a new
antenna with the
identical information as
the chosen antenna.
The user can then edit
the information. For
example the only
different information for
each antenna may be
the Sector and Position.
These values can be
easily edited and saved.
Screen 12
After tapping the Camera icon
Scroll through the
images that have been
taken. Up to four
pictures can be taken
and saved to the
report.
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Screen 17
After tapping “Report All in Screen 16
The following antennas
within “Site1” (example) will
be included in the report.
Screen 18
Go back to Sites list
Screen 19
Tap on “Site1” example.
There are 2 antennas
within Site1
Screen 16
After tapping “Report”, “Select all” in the Antenna list
The report can now be
emailed
See next page for an
example of a report
For deleting Sites.
“Select All” or delete
individually
For deleting Antennas.
“Select All” or delete
individually
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Report example
13.5
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