Timing Features

Figure 1. RCP Timing Configuration Parameters
Radiate toggle period

IRIS automatically toggles the radiate control off for this time, then on again, once per task if the following conditions are met:

  • IRIS can control the radiation.

  • IRIS can sense the radiation state.

  • IRIS is requesting the radiation to be on, but it is actually off.

  • Radiate has been requested on more that the Warmup time for transmitter set in the ingest setups.

  • Less than the Stop radiate toggle after time has passed since the transmitter was not following the request.

    Setting either parameter to 0 disables toggling. The recommended values are 1 second and 5 minutes.

Stop radiate toggle after
IRIS stops toggling radiate on and off after this time. That is, if radiate doesn't go on after a certain time, it stops trying to turn it on.
Noise toggle period

When the INGEST process or the Ascope utility take noise samples, the signal generator bit in the antenna controller is set for this amount of time after IRIS is through with its noise tasks.

This value is used by Gematronik radars for calibration purposes.

Set this parameter to 0 if you do not need this feature.

Signal generator minimum /maximum value
The lowest and highest power output of the signal generator in dBm.
Signal generator warmup time
Time allowed after the signal generator is turned on before the signal level is assumed to be correct.
Signal generator settle time
Time allowed after the signal level is set before the received power is measured. A value of 1 second is recommended.
Initial signal generator value
Enter the signal generator level to use when IRIS is started.