Updating Radar Site Information for Network Manager

During the radar system and Network Manager set-up, try to enter site information as accurately as possible.

In some cases, after the initial configuration, you may need to update the heartbeat period or site information.

If you change this information, you must re-register the radar site with Network Manager.

  1. To update the hearbeat interval, in /etc/vaisala/irisrda/iris2nm.ini, update the heartbeat parameter (seconds).

    The heartbeat parameter defines how often Network Manager expects status information from the radar as well as how often the radar should send status information to Network Manager.

    The default value is 60 seconds.

  2. To update the site coordinates select Setup > RCP Radar Control Processor.

    Under Radar Site and Antenna Placement, update the coordinates.

    See Radar Site and Antenna Placement.

  3. In rare situations, to update the Site Name, select SetupLicense.

    Type a site name using up to 16 characters.

    You must choose the site name carefully.

    If the site name changes, you must request a new license from Vaisala.

  4. In the IRIS terminal window, register the source, that is, the radar site, with Network Manager by typing the command: 
    /usr/bin/iris2nm --register

    Registration provides Network Manager with the site name and co-ordinates based on settings defined in the Setup utility.