Network architecture options

RCP8 provides flexibility to network operations. This allows remote control and monitoring of the system from anywhere on the network, subject to the user's security restrictions.

Consider the following basic types of workstations or computers:

  • RCP - this can be equipped with a local keyboard, mouse and monitor.
  • Host host radar server computer - this is running the user's application software (for example, the IRIS/Radar software and utilities).
  • Remote workstation - a networked workstation used for remote control and monitoring. This may be running only X-Windows or additionally the user's application software or IRIS application software.

RCP8 provides the following physical interfaces:

  • RS232C serial line interface - typically running at 9600 baud.
  • Ethernet socket interface - at 10/100/1000 BaseT. The AntExport software provides a socket interface to other workstations on the network.
  • Native connection - RCP8 runs application software locally. The local connection is over an FIFO interface.
RCP8 network connection options
Option Description
Combined RCP8/RCW

RCP8 and radar server computer run on the same computer to eliminate the need for a separate host computer.

Vaisala only guarantees the performance of this configuration if the radar server computer runs Vaisala IRIS software.

See Case 1: Combined RCP8 and radar server computer.
TCPIP Socket

Ethernet connection between RCP8 and the host radar server computer.

See Case 2: Socket interface using AntExport.