RET Controller Main Page Help

Menu Bar

The menu bar on the left contains direct links to the three main functions.

Site Status is used to interact with the existing actuators. You use this link to view or change properties of the actuators themselves, such as their current tilt value, their AISG Appendix D data, or any other visible property.

Site Configuration is used to add or remove actuators or change the configuration of the site's sectors, bands, and groups.

ASC Configuration is used to change the configuration of the controller itself, including its Internet address, software versions, antenna parameters tables, and other management elements.

Status Elements

The information on the right side of the main screen tells you the current operational status of the controller. These include:
Site NameThe name assigned to the site. This field is assigned from the Site Configuration link.
Serial NumberThe serial number of the CPU board inside the controller. This cannot be changed.
Manufacture DateThe date the controller was manufactured. This cannot be changed.
Installation DateThe date the controller software was installed. This cannot be changed by the user.
ASC StatusCurrent alarm status. Normal statuses are OK and BUS_HIBERNATING_STATUS. DOWNLOADING may appear after a system update.
UptimeElapsed time since the last soft or hard system reset.
Service TimeCumulative amount of time the unit has been powered on.
System LoadEstimated system load factors over the last 1, 5, and 15 minutes.
Kernel IDThe build identifier for the operating system.
System Build IDThe build identifier for the application program.
AISGThe voltage and current being supplied by the power supply to the actuator bus as measured by the controller. This is not an instantaneous reading.
Internal TempThe measured temperature inside the chassis. This will normally be warmer than the surrounding air due to power dissipation in the chassis.