Manual de Instalacion Del Argus

R&S ARGUS
Installation Manual
3046.8726.02
R&S ARGUS - Installation Manual
ARGUS Support:
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Phone: +49 89 4129-12194
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In this manual, the following abbreviations are used: R&SARGUS is abbreviated as R&S ARGUS.
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Contents
Introduction ___________________________________________________ 1-1

1.1
Overview _________________________________________________________ 1-1
1.2
General Information _________________________________________________ 1-2
1.3
Structure__________________________________________________________ 1-4
1.4
Conventions _______________________________________________________ 1-5
1.5
Computer Requirements _____________________________________________ 1-6
Notes for Windows Installation ___________________________________ 2-1

2.1
Common Notes ____________________________________________________ 2-1
2.2
GUI Differences between Windows Versions______________________________ 2-2
2.3
Common Settings___________________________________________________ 2-3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.4
Preparations _______________________________________________________ 2-5
2.4.1
2.4.2
Saving Windows Configuration ________________________________________ 2-9
2.6
Preparing the R&S Configuration ______________________________________ 2-10
2.7
Configuring Windows 7 _____________________________________________ 2-11

Disable UAC (User Account Control) ______________________________________
Log on as a service ____________________________________________________
Allow service to interact with desktop ______________________________________
Using reduced user rights _______________________________________________
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Installing Drivers and Utilities ____________________________________ 3-1

3.1
Installing Drivers ____________________________________________________ 3-1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.2
Introduction ___________________________________________________________ 2-5

Computers with GPIB Cards ______________________________________________ 2-6
2.5
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
Windows Explorer ______________________________________________________ 2-3

Disable Serial Mouse Service _____________________________________________ 2-4
Switch off Energy Saving Functions ________________________________________ 2-4
Hardlock Driver (CodeMeterRuntime64.exe) _________________________________ 3-2

GPIB Driver ___________________________________________________________ 3-3
UPS Support for ARGUS _____________________________________________ 3-4
Installing and Setting Up ARGUS Software Packages _________________ 4-1

4.1
Introduction _______________________________________________________ 4-1
4.2
First Time Installation of ARGUS _______________________________________ 4-2
4.3
Dealing with Problems during Installation ________________________________ 4-5
4.3.1
Interpreting the Installation Log File ________________________________________
4.3.2
Database Problems ____________________________________________________
4.3.2.1
PostgreSQL was not installed correctly __________________________________
4.3.2.2
ARGUS cannot open the database _____________________________________
4.4
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The ARGUS database _______________________________________________ 4-6
4.4.1
4.4.2
The Master Data Directory _______________________________________________ 4-6

Creating and Modifying a Database Installation _______________________________ 4-6
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4.4.2.1
Manual Installation of PostgreSQL _____________________________________
4.4.2.2
Initializing the ARGUS Database_______________________________________
4.4.2.3
Initializing the Registry Database ______________________________________
4.4.2.4
Final Steps ________________________________________________________
4.4.3
Data Backup __________________________________________________________
4.4.3.1
Moving the ARGUS Data Folder _______________________________________
4.4.3.2
Moving the PostgreSQL Data Folder ___________________________________
4.5
Updating ARGUS __________________________________________________ 4-10
4.6
Configuring ARGUS ________________________________________________ 4-12
4.6.1
First Login in ARGUS __________________________________________________
4.6.2
Loading the Measurement Unit Configuration _______________________________
4.6.3
Configuring the Measurement Unit manually ________________________________
4.6.4
Configuring the Control Unit _____________________________________________
4.6.4.1
Configuring the General Settings _____________________________________
4.6.4.2
Configuring the System View ________________________________________
4.6.4.2.1 Introduction ____________________________________________________
4.6.4.2.2 Direct Access to Measurement Units_________________________________
4.6.4.3
Configuring the User List ____________________________________________
4.6.4.4
Set the correct start option __________________________________________
4.7
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4-14
4-15
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4-19
4-19
4-19
4-21
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4-25
Troubleshooting ___________________________________________________ 4-26
Installing and Configuring ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server _____ 5-1
5.1
Introduction _______________________________________________________ 5-1
5.2
Setup ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server ___________________________ 5-2
5.3
Offline Borrowing License Management Server Options _____________________ 5-3
5.3.1
5.3.2
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4-7
4-7
4-8
4-8
4-8
4-9
Configuration of Maximum Borrow Duration __________________________________ 5-3

Borrowing Options _____________________________________________________ 5-4
Importing and Updating ARGUS options ___________________________ 6-9

6.1
Introduction _______________________________________________________ 6-9
6.2
Process Overview __________________________________________________ 6-9
Devices _______________________________________________________ 7-1

7.1
Introduction _______________________________________________________ 7-1
7.2
Calibrating HSRG ___________________________________________________ 7-2
7.3
Calibrating COMPASS _______________________________________________ 7-6
7.4
Configuring a GPS __________________________________________________ 7-8
7.5
Updating GPS129 Firmware __________________________________________ 7-9
7.7
Updating GB127 Firmware ___________________________________________ 7-10
7.8
Initialization of the GX300 Rotor ______________________________________ 7-10
7.9
Updating DDF190 / DDF195 Firmware _________________________________ 7-11
7.11 Installing and Configuring GX640/AMRECManager _______________________ 7-12

7.11.1
7.11.2
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Configuring __________________________________________________________ 7-12
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
This manual contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter gives an introduction to this manual, its intentions and conventions. In addition it
describes the demo mode, the computer requirements and the items of delivery for ARGUS
software.
Chapter 2: Notes for Windows Installation
The second chapter describes the requirements for operating software packages of ARGUS
systems.
Chapter 3:Installing Drivers and Utilities
The third chapter describes the installation of drivers and utilities needed for your computer.
Chapter 4: Installing and Setting Up ARGUS Software Packages
This chapter describes the installation and update procedure of the various ARGUS software
packages and gives some hints on their configuration.
Chapter 5: Installing and Setting Up DDFMMI Software Package
This chapter describes the installation and update procedure of the software packages
DDFMMI, which is used for controlling the DDF0xM direction finder.
Chapter 6: Setting Up Remote Control for Windows
This chapter describes how you can install and set up a remote control software for support
purposes. This software will enable Rohde & Schwarz to support newly installed ARGUS
systems during the first months after installation.
Chapter 7: Devices
In this chapter procedures that may be required to integrate the measurement devices into an
ARGUS system are summarized. Various calibrating and firmware update processes are
described.
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General Information
1.2 General Information

The Installation Manual ARGUS describes all relevant aspects concerning the installation and
configuration of hardware and software used in ARGUS systems. The main purpose of this manual is to
serve as reference work for supporters who install and/or use ARGUS systems.
This manual is a collection of information of which by far the greatest part originates from installation
instructions of outside suppliers or results from experience accumulated to date with systems operating
under Windows 7 and 8.
For this reason this manual cannot by its nature provide a complete description
covering every eventuality within the meaning of the Product Liability Law.
Consequently claims under the Product Liability Law will not be allowed.
Although this is a reference work the structure of this manual gives an indication of the sequence and
the procedure for installing and setting up the systems.
Rohde & Schwarz therefore highly recommends that all relevant sections for any
computer be followed in the given order to ensure complete installation.
The instructions and descriptions contained in this manual require knowledge of

the elements of Windows 7/8 and the configuration of this operating systems.
Generally, you must be logged on as a user with Administrator rights to install the
necessary drivers, utilities, patches and ARGUS software on your computer.
ARGUS Monitoring Software and data is protected by Login. A password reset only
can be performed by an ARGUS user of user group administrator. A passwort reset
by Rohde & Schwarz is not possible. Rohde & Schwarz highly recommend
automatic generation of backup files to protect the data in case of lost
administrator password.
Should you encounter any problems that have not been mentioned in this manual,
please contact the representative in your country or Rohde & Schwarz, Munich,
directly. Describe the problem and the solution you have found as accurately as
possible.
Sometimes it is necessary to work with the Registry Editor regedt32.exe in
<SystemRoot>:\SYSTEM32 or ArgusRegEdit.exe in ARGUS6\Execute folder. Using
the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system wide problems that may
require you to reinstall Windows 7/8. Rohde & Schwarz cannot guarantee that any
problems resulting from the use of the Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool
at your own risk.
Rohde & Schwarz does provide some shareware utilities cause we think that this
utilities are very useful to make daily work with the system easier. Rohde &
Schwarz is not responsible for the registration of the software. If used in the
customers system this shareware must be licensed. In order to do this please
contact the Manufacturer via its internet homepage.
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For information about the currently used software versions please refer to the
Release Notes on ARGUS DVD. Older software versions must be updated.
This manual completes the manuals for the individual software packages of ARGUS systems. It is a
collection of insights and experiences from the field of ARGUS systems. This is also the reason why
this manual cannot guarantee completeness and correctness in all instances. To further develop and
improve this manual and to ensure its efficiency, it is essential that all users of it share their
experiences.
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Structure
1.3 Structure
This Support Manual is a collection of know-how concerning the structure of ARGUS systems. Because
of the sometimes vastly different needs of users the different chapters and individual sections of this
manual have been structured clearly and in an easy-to-follow manner.
Every chapter contains topics from a specific field. The order of these topics within any chapter has
been chosen to represent the logical order of installation of an ARGUS system.
All sections that contain installation or configuration instructions are structured in three parts:
1. Background information on the specific topic
2. Step-by-step installation instructions
3. Information on problems that could arise.
The user therefore can search for any one of these parts of information. In all sections containing
installation and configuration instructions particular care was taken to adhere to the same structure
which gives the user the possibility of orienting him/herself according to the clear sub-headings within
every section. These sections have the following structure:
The first paragraphs of a section contain general background information on the topic of that section.
This information is meant for readers who want to learn more about the topic of that section.
Execution
The execution describes the optimum sequence of installation or configuration in consecutive steps.
Verification
Here you will find very brief hints on how you can check out whether your installation or configuration
was successful.
Troubleshooting
Under this sub-heading you will find information on problems that can occur during or after the
installation or configuration.
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1.4 Conventions
This manual adheres to the following conventions:
1. ARGUS software runs under the operating systems Windows 7 and Windows 8.
2. Placeholders are printed in this format: <Placeholder>.
3. Important information is underlined in the text.
4. Notes are printed in this format:
5. Screens or file listings
you can recognize by this format.
6. Under the sub-heading Troubleshooting (see section Structure in this chapter) you will find known
problems in a standard overview format:
The problem is described in this format
Description:
Cause of Error:
Solution:
For some problems you will find more precise information on the problem.
This should help you to identify any problem.
Here you will find paragraphs containing an indication of the causes of the
problems that occur.
Here you will find tips that help you to avoid the errors that occurred.
7. Abbreviations for this manual are described in chapter 2.1 General Abbreviations in Glossary for
R&S ARGUS
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Computer Requirements
1.5 Computer Requirements

ARGUS 6.0 uses the operating systems Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate and Window 8 Professional
both 64 Bit versions. The ARGUS software packages can be used on computers that comply with the
following minimum computer requirements:
Windows 7
Professional 64Bit &
Ultimate 64Bit
Windows 8
Professional 64Bit
Xeon, 2.66 GHz
Xeon, 2.66 GHz
8 GB
8 GB
Processor
RAM
Free disk
space
100 GB
100 GB
Graphics
resolution
1366x768 pixels
(or larger)
1366x768 pixels
(or larger)
LAN
1 GBit/s
1 GBit/s
In case of Windows N Version please install Multimedia Feature Pack

(http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=16546
(MS Knowledgebase KB968211))!
ARGUS is still a 32 bit application. There is no guarantee by Rohde & Schwarz to
run ARGUS on 32 bit operating system. Also you have to install Hardlock driver
manually (see ARGUS DVD: Install\Drivers\Hardlock\CodemeterRuntime32.exe).
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Common Notes
2 Notes for Windows Installation

2.1 Common Notes
Should problems occur during the installation please refer to the Microsoft
Installation Guide for Windows.
The following steps are required for all computers:
Install necessary utilities
Install a current Windows service pack and
Update the repair information files
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GUI Differences between Windows Versions
2.2 GUI Differences between Windows Versions

The support manual describes operation steps under Windows 7 Professional. The following table lists
the corresponding steps under Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate and Windows 8 Professional.
Action
Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 8 Professional
Open Windows
Explorer
Start All Programs Accessories

Windows Explorer
Move mouse pointer to right up corner up or right

down corner Search (click) Windows System
group File Explorer
Open DOS
Prompt
Start Start Search programs and files (Edit

Filed): Type in CMD

group Command Prompt
or
Start All Programs Accessories Run

Services
Start Control Panel Administrative Tools

Services

group Control Panel Administrative Tools
Services
Network Settings
(e.g. TCP/IP)
Start Control Panel Network and Sharing

Center Local Area Connection Properties
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Properties

group Control Panel Network and Sharing
Center Ethernet Properties Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Properties
Add / Remove
Programs
Start Control Panel Programs and

Features

group Control Panel Programs and Features
In case of Windows N Version please install Multimedia Feature Pack

(http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=16546
(MS Knowledgebase KB968211))!
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Common Settings
2.3 Common Settings

2.3.1 Windows Explorer
The default settings for Windows Explorer sometimes make it difficult to install the system. It has
frequently proved helpful to adapt certain basic settings.
The Windows Explorer settings you make are only valid for the currently logged on
user.
Execution
1. Open Windows Explorer. After clicking Tools Folder Options the Options register dialog opens.
2. In the General register choose <Use Windows classic desktop> for Active Desktop, <Use
Windows classic folders> for web view and <Open each folder in the same window> for Browse
Folders.
3. In the View register enable the settings Show hidden files and folders and Display the full path in
the title bar.
3. Disable the setting Hide file extension for known file types in the same register.
4. Confirm your settings with OK.
Verification
Check whether the views in Windows Explorer have changed correctly according to the modifications
made.
Troubleshooting
There are no known problems to date.
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2.3.2 Disable Serial Mouse Service

Service Serial Mouse must be disabled if you dont have such a device attached to your PC. Otherwise
all ARGUS serial devices may be switched to virtual mode.
Execution for Windows 7/8
1.
Start the PC without the attached serial device(s). Select start settings control panel system hardware - device manager mice and other pointing devices. Please write down the devices
below this folder.
2.
Start the PC with the attached serial device(s). As Windows will recognize serial device(s) your
mouse pointer jumps around the screen.
3.
Shutdown this PC, disconnect the device(s) and restart the PC.
4.
Select start settings control panel system - hardware - device manager mice and other
pointing devices. Disable (not delete!) all devices which were not listed before.
5.
Start the PC with the attached serial device(s). Eventually Windows find again new devices. In this
case please continue with step 2 once again.
Execution for all Windows versions

It is also helpful to provide an additional entry in the file boot.ini located in C:\<root>:
Open Windows Explorer, navigate to C:, select the properties of boot.ini and disable the write
protection of this file. Doubleclick boot.ini afterwards and add the entry mentioned above at the end of
the line Microsoft Windows <your OS> with /noserialmice. Close this file and say yes to save the
changes made.
Verification
Check whether the modifications made in the control panel and in the file boot.ini were successful.
Troubleshooting
2.3.3 Switch off Energy Saving Functions

To prevent any problems during long time measurements in ARGUS, the Power Management Setup is
set to disabled or to off in the BIOS of the computer.
Energy saving mode has to be switched off in Windows 7/8.
Execution
1. Open Start Settings Control Panel Power Options.
2. Select Power Schemes. In field Power Schemes select Presentation. Now the fields Turn Off
Monitor and Turn Off Hard Disks in the field Settings for Presentation Scheme must be set to
Never.
3. Select tab Hibernate. Switch Enable Hibernate Support to Off.
4. Select tab APM (if available). Switch Enable Advanced Power Management Support to Off.
5. Close the dialog with OK.
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2.4 Preparations
2.4.1 Introduction
This section describes all steps that could be necessary before the installation of Windows. Naturally,
there are many steps which could be necessary, but only a few of them will be necessary for the
computer on which you are currently installing. Work through all relevant sections for every computer.
Generally for the preparation of the Windows installation the following tasks need to be carried-out:
new computers: install the hardware without conflicts
all computers: note down the hardware configuration and have it ready for the installation
obtain necessary drivers.
The information contained in this section is applicable to all computers of an ARGUS system,
regardless whether the computer
will be used as a measurement or a control unit computer or
will be newly installed or was already used in a Windows based measurement system and is now
being changed to Windows 7/8.
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2.4.2 Computers with GPIB Cards

All computers to which measurement hardware is to be connected through an IEEE bus interface must
be equipped with an IEEE bus interface card. The conflict-free configuration of these cards must be
completed before the installation and / or the configuration information must be noted down.
In its ARGUS systems, Rohde & Schwarz uses GPIB-AT/TNT from National Instruments as IEEE bus
interface cards. These cards are configured directly onto the card by jumpers (This is not true for GPIB
PCI Adapters: Theres no need to set DIP Switches). The correct settings must be conveyed to the
Windows 7/8 driver. This driver is not capable of recognizing the hardware by itself. Therefore it is
important:
to configure the GPIB cards without conflicts (only in the case of new computers),
to note down the configuration data for the installation (on all computers) and
to set the correct values in the driver at a later stage (no activities necessary here yet, for procedure
see chapter Setting Up the System Environment).
The following values are determined by Rohde & Schwarz:

Parameter
Standard
value
Optional values
Base I/O Address
2C0h
not determined
Interrupt Level
11,
12 (not if the computer has a PS/2 bus Mouse connector)
Execution: Procedure for new computers

1. Check the hardware settings of the card.
2. Check whether the base I/O address (Default 2C0h) or the following 32 addresses are occupied by
any hardware component of the computer. Generally the address range 2C0h-2DFh is not used,
thus you can use the default. You will require changes to the base address especially if you want to
install two GPIB cards in one computer.
3. If the address range is already occupied, you should adjust the card to an unused address.
Possible settings are listed in the table below.
Base I/O Address (hex)
I/O Address Space Used (hex)
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
100
100 to 11F
120
120 to 13F
140
140 to 15F
160
160 to 17F
180
180 to 19F
1A0
1A0 to 1BF
1C0
1C0 to 1DF
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Base I/O Address (hex)
Preparations
I/O Address Space Used (hex)
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
1E0
1E0 to 1F0
200
200 to 21F
220
220 to 23F
240
240 to 25F
260
260 to 27F
280
280 to 29F
2A0
2A0 to 2BF
2C0
2C0 to 2DF
2E0
2E0 to 2F0
300
300 to 31F
320
320 to 33F
340
340 to 35F
360
360 to 37F
380
380 to 39F
3A0
3A0 to 3BF
3C0
3C0 to 3DF
3E0
3E0 to 3F0
The following graphic shows the default switch position of the DIP switch block of a GPIB card. This
switch position corresponds with the address 2C0h. The switches must be set to the light position.
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
0
1
OFF
4. If the card is set on an IRQ other than 7 (Default is 11) check whether IRQ 7 is still available on the
computer. If so, set the card to IRQ 7. If IRQ 7 is being used in the computer select one of the
alternative IRQs from the table above. Observe the restrictions noted in the table.
5. Note down the settings.
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Execution: Procedure for computers that have to be migrated to Windows 7/8

1. Start the computer and Windows.
2. Open the Control Panel and check whether the icon GPIB is displayed in the window. If it does,
double-click on this icon. The configuration program for the NI-GPIB driver will be started.
3. If this specific icon does not appear in the Control Panel an older version of the GPIB driver was
installed. You will then find the icon for the configuration program in the GPIB program group. The
relevant icon will have the name ibconf. Double-click on this icon.
4. Select the GPIB Board - generally GPIB0 - and click the Configure button.
5. Note the settings for Base I/O Address and Interrupt Level and quit the configuration program.
Verification
No verification is required.
Troubleshooting
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Saving Windows Configuration
2.5 Saving Windows Configuration

All system-specific aspects of the installation procedures have now been completed. At this point the
settings and configurations made up until now should be saved so that they are available for
reconstructing the system in the case of faults at a later time. For this purpose the registration database
settings are saved and an emergency diskette is created.
The ARGUS relevant changes to the Windows environment should also be saved in
order to document the correct installation of the system. During the ARGUS
installation, however, further configurations are carried out. For this reason all
changes are not saved together until the ARGUS installations are completed (see
Installing and Setting Up ARGUS Software Packages).
Execution
1. Open Start Programs Accessories System Tools Backup. Press the Emergency Repair
Disk button. The Program for creating the emergency diskette is opened.
2. Check the Also backup the registry... option and confirm your selection with OK. All configuration
information saved on the hard disk is updated to the latest state.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Exit the Repair Disk Utility with the OK button and close the Backup window
Verification
Make sure that the diskette you have created contains the following files:
the system files Autoexec.nt and Config.nt and the log file setup.log.
the system root folder (e.g. C:\WINNT) contains a folder named repair and a new subfolder named
RegBack with the following files: DEFAULT, NTUSER.DAT, SAM, SECURITY, SOFTWARE,
SYSTEM, UsrClass.dat. You can store these files also on diskettes or on CDRWs to have
maximum security if your hard disk fails to work in the future.
Troubleshooting
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2.6 Preparing the R&S Configuration

Regardless of the default settings, Windows must be configured for the requirements of Rohde &
Schwarz ARGUS systems. The configuration steps required have been automated as far as possible
and will be executed during the ARGUS installation. Nevertheless small preparation steps are
necessary before that. These steps refer to the ARGUS Configuration disk and depend on whether the
computers of the project are standalone or run in network-based systems.
If you are configuring a standalone system the configuration can be carried out exclusively using the
Software for ARGUS Systems DVD/CD. There is nothing to do at this point.
If you are configuring computers of a network-based project please have a look for the ARGUS
configuration disk delivered by Rohde & Schwarz.
The configuration steps to be done during ARGUS installation concern, among others, the TCP/IP
configuration. It is ensured that the computer being configured will be equipped with valid SERVICES
and HOSTS files.
The SERVICES file is universal and identical for all computers and in all ARGUS systems. Because of
that it is provided on the Software for ARGUS Systems DVD/CD and will be copied without any further
user interaction.
In contrast to this the HOSTS file is a project-specific file. It contains a list of all computers in the
network with their IP addresses. This file must be installed and identical on all computers in the project
that are to communicate with each other.
Because this file is unique for each customer it is provided with the ARGUS basic information on the
ARGUS Configuration disk.
Execution
1. Check if the project-specific ARGUS Configuration disk contains a HOSTS file in the root.
2. If there is just no HOSTS file on the disk obtain the correct project-specific HOSTS file from
Rohde & Schwarz and copy it to the ARGUS Configuration disk.
Verification
Check the file data of the HOSTS file on the configuration diskette (size, date, time). Compare this
data with that of the original file.
Troubleshooting
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Configuring Windows 7
2.7 Configuring Windows 7

2.7.1 Disable UAC (User Account Control)
The main goal of Windows 7 User Account Control is to reduce the exposure and attack surface of the
operating system by requiring that all users run in standard user mode.
Execution
To disable UAC execute the following steps:
1) Start Control Panel Administrative Tools System Configuration
2) Select Tools tab
3) Select Change User Account Control settings
4) Click Launch
5) Set UAC to Never notify
6) Click OK
For Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 execute the following additional steps:
7) Run regedit.exe
8) Select key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
9) Set EnableLUA (DWORD) from 1 to 0
Final step:
10) Reboot PC
2.7.2 Log on as a service

If ARGUS should run as a service the corresponding user account must have the user right "Log on as
a service".
Execution
To grant the right execute the following steps:
1) Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Services
2) Double click on service ARGUS_MTx
3) Select Log On tab
4) Enter and confirm correct password
5) Click Apply
6) The following message appears: The account <Account> has been granted the Log On As A
Service right
2.7.3 Allow service to interact with desktop

Windows 7 supports Service interact with desktop as a special mode. If ARGUS is configured as a
service which allows interact with desktop Windows 7 displays the dialog window "Interactive services
dialog detection - A program can't display message on your desktop" with the buttons "Show me the
message" and "Remind me in a few minutes".
The ARGUS GUI is displayed after click on "Show me the message". The display mode dont allow
start of other applications and screen shots.
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2.7.4 Using reduced user rights

To run ARGUS under Windows 7 with reduced user rights it is necessary to perform following steps:
The user must be member of Backup Operators and Power Users

(Computer Management Local Users and Groups Users, select user account context menu
Properties Member of tab)
The user must have the local policy Create global objects
(Local Security Policy Local Policies User Rights Assignment, select Create global objects
context menu Properties Local Security Settings tab)
The user must have Full Control to ARGUS registry folder

(open regedit.exe HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Rohde & Schwarz
context menu Permissions, select Users, select Allow Full Control)
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3 Installing Drivers and Utilities

3.1 Installing Drivers
In the next step the drivers for internal cards are installed that provide interfaces, e.g. for the external
measuring equipment. A computer in the ARGUS system requires, depending on its equipment, some
or all of the following drivers:
HARDLOCK (driver for the communication between Windows and ARGUS hardlocks),
GPIB (driver for the communication with IEEE bus equipment),
The installation of the HARDLOCK driver is integrated part of the ARGUS

installation. So the manual installation of the HARDLOCK driver is only necessary
in case of a failed driver installation.
All of these drivers are implemented as device drivers, i.e. after the installation they appear in the
Device list in the Control PanelAdministrative Tools. In the Devices dialog window they can be started
or stopped and the starting parameters can be checked.
The installation of the individual drivers and the utility is described in the sections below.
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3.1.1 Hardlock Driver (CodeMeterRuntime64.exe)

The hardlock driver provides Windows with functionalities that are required to pass on validation
questions of ARGUS software packages to the USB or parallel port and to return the validation
information from the ARGUS hardlock.
The installation of the HARDLOCK driver is integrated part of the ARGUS
installation. So the manual installation of the HARDLOCK driver is only necessary
in case of a failed driver installation.
This driver needs to be installed on every computer that will be run with ARGUS software packages
regardless of the computer being a control or a measurement station.
Execution
1. Insert the Software for ARGUS Systems DVD/CD in the <CDROM> drive. The ARGUS Installation
Utility starts automatically. If the utility doesnt start automatically, open the Windows Explorer.
Double-click the CDINST icon in the directory <CDROM>\. The ARGUS Installation Utility is started.
2. Click the Install Drivers button.
3. In the next dialog window click the Install Hardlock Driver button.
4. If the Windows is installed in English or German the installation routine Hardlock Device Driver
Installation starts in English or German. If Windows is installed in another language a dialog window
appears. Select the language U.S. English or Deutsch. Confirm with the OK button.
5. A Welcome dialog window appears. Continue with the Next> button.
6. The installation is performed.
7. A Finished dialog window appears with a message if the hardlock is installed successfully. Confirm
with the Finish button.
Verification
No verification is necessary.
Troubleshooting
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3.1.2 GPIB Driver

The GPIB driver provides the functionalities for addressing the National Instruments AT-GPIB/TNT and
the PCI-GPIB card. Through this card ARGUS Mon communicates with all IEEE bus devices that are or
will be connected to the computer.
Execution
Step I: Install the driver
1. Insert the Software for ARGUS Systems DVD/CD in the <CDROM> drive. The ARGUS Installation
Double-click the CDINST icon in the directory <CDROM>\. The ARGUS Installation Utility is started.
2. Click the Install Drivers button.
3. In the next dialog window click the Install GPIB Driver button.
4. Restart computer if ask for continuing.
5. Welcome screen appears, click Next.
6. Change installation directory to <SystemDrive>:\Program Files\NationalInstruments\ and continue
by clicking the Next > button.
7. Install only NI-488.2 2.5 and NI Measurement & Automation Explorer 4.2.1
8. Accept the License Agreements and click Next.
9. Mark Always trust Software from National Instruments
10. Start Installation by clicking Next.
11. Clicking the Finish button in the next dialog window finishes the installation.
12. Click, restart.
Step II: Configure the driver with the hardware settings
1. Open the Measurement & Automation Explorer, Devices and Interfaces, Mark GPIB0 (Your card).
2. Set GPIB Interface Properties, unmark Autopolling, set Bus Timing to 2usec.
3. Click Save (All changes made to this GPIB Interface)
Verification
If the driver installation and the driver configuration were successful, you will not receive any error
messages and the driver will be started without any problems after reboot.
Troubleshooting
GPIB card is not found during startup, starting of the device driver fails
Cause of Error:
Solution:
It can be assumed that the cards hardware settings do not correspond with
the settings in the driver.
Check the hardware settings and configure the driver accordingly.
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3.2 UPS Support for ARGUS

ARGUS support UPS commands for shutdown and restart even when measuring. UPS Hard- und
Software from different vendors are supported.
Windows has integrated a low cost UPS software. With this software only the shutdown from the
command-line is supported. There is no possibility to put in a restore command. There are many other
commercial software packets in the market which are delivered normally with UPS hardware. Every
commercial UPS software has special hardware features but also command lines for different physical
conditions of the system.
The file which controls shutdown and restore of ARGUS is ARGUSUPS.exe. This program is located in
the Execute directory of ARGUS. The program works with the following parameters:
Parameter for ARGUSUPS.exe
Function
/S
Shutdown of the ARGUS -System
/R
Restore the ARGUS -System
Usually UPS software can use these commands with their switches directly.
The main important facts for the selection of an UPS are the following:
The UPS can keep the system running over the requested time,
The UPS comes with control software which can start external applications with parameters
(ARGUSUPS /S or /R) depending on UPS power state and time.
Note that the UPS control software needs some time after a power failure to start
the restore command. For this reason the time in the UPS software must be set at
least this duration smaller than the UPS time in ARGUS. Otherwise ARGUS cannot
shutdown in a definitive way and so running AMM's cannot be restarted when the
computer starts again.
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4 Installing and Setting Up ARGUS Software

Packages
4.1 Introduction
This chapter describes
the first time installation of ARGUS,
the update of ARGUS,
the configuration of ARGUS,
reasons for errors during operation of ARGUS software.
The software will be provided on the Software for ARGUS Systems DVD/CD.
If licensing will be executed via a hardlock plug the hardlock for ARGUS on USB.
These tasks are described in greater detail in the following sections.
You must be logged on as a user with Administrator rights to perform the steps
described in this chapter.
If the installation of .Net Framework 4.0 failed for any reason, you can install the
package
easily
by
executing
<ARGUS
DVD>\Install\Drivers\DotNet\
dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe.
In general, all engaged computers in an ARGUS system should use the same Windows
time/date settings. Otherwise unexpected errors can occur.
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4.2 First Time Installation of ARGUS

Additional to installing the software packages this routine checks if the system is prepared to run
ARGUS software packages. If it is not (and a freshly installed Windows is not) some commands are
carried out which adapt Windows for ARGUS requirements. These commands do changes in the
system configuration such as creating special users and user templates, setting up user accounts, etc.
Because these commands cannot be executed completely automatically, a few steps must be
completed after the ARGUS installation is finished.
Execution
Install ARGUS
1. Insert the Software for ARGUS Systems DVD/CD in <CDROM> drive. The ARGUS Installation
Double-click the Install icon in the directory <CDROM>. The ARGUS Installation Utility then
starts.
2. Click the Install Rohde & Schwarz Software button.
3. The next dialog window opens. Click the R&S ARGUS Software button.
4. The next dialog window opens. Click the Install R&S ARGUS 6.0 button.
5. The ARGUS Installation Utility is closed and the ARGUS Setup starts. The Welcome dialog window
appears. Continue by clicking the Next > button.
6. In the next dialog the location of the ARGUS software installation has to be selected. A standard
folder for installation is suggested by the installer. A different folder can be selected after clicking on
the Browse button. Confirm the selected location by clicking on the Next > button.
7. In the next dialog window the location of the ARGUS data directory has to be selected. Again, a
different folder can be selected after clicking on the Browse button. For easy creation of data
backups it is recommended to select a separate partition for the ARGUS data directory. Confirm
your selection by clicking on the Next > button.
8. In the next dialog window the name of the ARGUS measurement unit has to be selected.
The name you enter here should be identifier names. Only via these names the
measurement unit will be identified in the whole ARGUS system. For this reason Rohde &
Schwarz recommends using meaningful names for the measurement unit names.
If the computer is to be used as a measurement computer in an unmanned station select the Boot
up option to automatically start ARGUS measurement units upon booting the system.
If the customer wishes to use file or print services from ARGUS in the network, ARGUS
cannot be installed as an automatically starting measurement unit. It is therefore not
advisable for measurement units to be started automatically in manned stations.
Confirm your selection by clicking on the Next > button.
9. The next dialog window displays information on your selected ARGUS installation configuration.
Confirm your choice by clicking on the Next > button. ARGUS will now install.
10. Now the progress of the ARGUS installation progress is shown. First, if .Net Framework 4.0 is not
already installed on your PC, the ARGUS installation process will install it automatically. Then the
Database Management System PostgreSQL 9.2 will be installed and initialized. Then a new dialog
shows the progress of the installation of ARGUS itself. All this will take some time.
11. In the ARGUS Setup Complete dialog window you can choose whether the computer will be
rebooted immediately or whether you will restart is later. Confirm with the Finish button.
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rebooted before ARGUS is started for the first time.
Manual Adjustments of Windows Configuration

During the ARGUS installation the Windows configuration has been changed. After successful
completion please check if the time zone and the automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes
of the measurement unit is set correctly in Control Panel Date/Time Time Zone tab of the
measurement PC. If not change these settings.
Verification of ARGUS
Installation of ARGUS cannot be verified until after the initial initialization of the software (see sections
First Login in ARGUS in this chapter).
Troubleshooting
An error occurs during the file transfer
Cause of Error:
Solution:
The file(s) already exist and cannot be overwritten because they are write
protected or in use.
Close all other applications. Delete all files and directories in the ARGUS
directory of your installation. Carry out re-installation
The message No mapping between User Accounts and Security Ids... appears during installation
Cause of Error:
Solution:
Access rights to the generated ARGUS directory are set during installation to
protect ARGUS against unauthorized access. However, the drive probably
has the FAT16 or FAT32 format so that commands for setting the rights
cannot be executed correctly.
No provision is made for installing ARGUS on FAT16 or FAT32-formatted
drives. Install the software onto an NTFS-formatted drive or convert the drive
to NTFS before repeating the installation.
An error message Failed to create key appears during installation

Cause of Error:
Solution:
The writing of keys in the registry for the service ARGUS_MT1 was
unsuccessful.
After installation check whether the service exists. The service ARGUS_MT1
is only necessary if you have installed a measurement unit for automatic start.
If one or more of these services is missing, install it manually according to the
following instructions. If the services are present check all registry entries for
the services on the basis of the following descriptions.
After installation of ARGUS with automatic startup of a measurement unit the corresponding service is
missing
Cause of Error:
Solution:
Installation of the service was unsuccessful.

The service (or several services if necessary) must be installed manually:
1. Open a Command Prompt window and change to the drive and directory
with the ARGUS files. Change to the directory Service.
2. Enter the command instsrv ARGUS_MT1 <ARGUS
Path>\ARGUS6\Service\ArgusService.exe for the measurement unit that is to
be started automatically. 3. If the service has been successfully installed,
open Services in the Control Panel Administrative Tools and double-click
on ARGUS_MT1. Activate the system account and the option Allow
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interactive relationship with the Desktop in the Log on window. Set the
Automatic start mode.
4. Open the Registry Editor.
5. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services and
mark the entry ARGUS_MT1. Change the entry ImagePath and add the
Service ARGUS_MT1 behind the ArgusService.exe (with Blank between
ArgusService.exe and ARGUS_MT1).
6. Add a Parameters key.
7. Within Parameters create a value Application of type REG_SZ and enter
<ARGUS Path>\ARGUS6\Execute\ARGUS.exe.
8. Create a value AppParameters of type REG_SZ in Parameters and enter
the name of the measurement unit.
9. Create a value AppDirectory of type REG_SZ in Parameters and enter
<ARGUS Path>\ARGUS6\Execute.
10. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Rohde &
Schwarz\ARGUS\
ARGUS\<measurement unit name>. Add an entry NoLogin of type
REG_DWORD with the entry 1.
11. Close the Registry Editor.
Repeat this procedure for every measurement unit that is to be started
automatically.
When starting Report Administration within ARGUS or when importing or exporting a, a message
window stating an Internal Error reading or writing XML file
Cause of Error: Registration of .Net files failed during installation process of ARGUS..
Solution:
Go to Start Run <ARGUS Path>\ARGUS6\Execute\reg_ocx.cmd
This batch file registers the files automatically.
Verification: Call Report Administration again.
It should appear without any error message.
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4.3 Dealing with Problems during Installation

4.3.1 Interpreting the Installation Log File
If something goes wrong on installation or the Installation fails entirely, the roots of the problem can
usually be determined from the contents of the installation log file argus.install.log. This is a
plain text file created by the ARGUS installer which is placed in the ARGUS directory. If that file already
exists (this usually will be the case when an upgrade is performed) the ARGUS installer will append to
it. If the installation aborts before the ARGUS directory is created it will be placed in the root directory of
the boot disk instead.
The ARGUS Installer writes the following into the installation log file:
A header containing information on the version being installed.
A number of lines, all of which start with time information in the format [hh:mm:ss] and continue
with some information on the progress of the installer. If an independent program is started by
the installer the full command line call will be included after a >.
4.3.2 Database Problems

The installer will only proceed after the first stage of the installation if the following conditions are met:
PostgreSQL was installed (and the corresponding service is running) correctly.
The ARGUS database and registry database have been initialized correctly.
Otherwise, the installer will terminate at that point.
4.3.2.1 PostgreSQL was not installed correctly

In this case it may be necessary to install PostgreSQL by hand (preferably after uninstalling any
PostgreSQL versions that may already be installed on the system) before the ARGUS installer is run
again (see section 4.4.2.1 Manual Installation of PostgreSQL).
4.3.2.2 ARGUS cannot open the database

If after a seemingly successful installation, ARGUS cannot open the database (in which case it will
display an error message, then terminate) it should be verified that the postgresql-9.2 service runs
properly. If not, it needs to be restarted. Its startup type should also be set to automatic start (if not
selected already).
If the postgresql-9.2 service cannot be started, remove the postmaster.pid file in the PostgreSQL data
directory (for the location of this directory, see section 4.4.1 The Master Data Directory) and try again.
If the service is running correctly and ARGUS cannot access the database, it may be necessary to (re-)
initialize the database manually (see section 4.4.2.2 Initializing the ARGUS Database).
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4.4 The ARGUS database

ARGUS data, such as Measurement results, are mostly stored in binary files, information about which is
collected in a PostgreSQL database.
4.4.1 The Master Data Directory

The ARGUS installer creates a Master Data Directory.
Its default location is:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Rohde-Schwarz\ARGUS6\ARGUSDATA".
It can, however, be located elsewhere. In the following, the abbreviation <DataDirectory> is used
for the location of the Master Data Directory. It contains the following two directories:
The PostgreSQL data directory <DataDirectory>\POSTGRESQL (corresponding to the

data directory found in a standard PostgreSQL installation) and containing all data stored in
PostgreSQL (including a hard link to the tablespace in the ARGUS data directory). This
directory must be located on a NTFS Partition.
The ARGUS data directory <DataDirectory>\ARGUS containing all data relevant to

ARGUS operation.
If PostgreSQL 9.2 is already present before ARGUS is installed, the PostgreSQL data
directory will NOT be contained in the Master Data Directory!
4.4.2 Creating and Modifying a Database Installation

4.4.2.1 Manual Installation of PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL can be installed interactively using the standard PostgreSQL 9.2 installer. This Installer
(postgresql-9.2.1-1-windows.exe) can be found in the Install\Tools directory on the
installation DVD.
Alternatively, this installer can be run quietly from the Install\Tools directory using the following
command line:
postgresql-9.2.1-1-windows.exe --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none -datadir "<DataDirectory>\POSTGRESQL" --debugtrace "C:\Program Files
(x86)\Rohde-Schwarz\ARGUS6\postgres.install.log"
This example assumes that the PostgreSQL 9.2 data directory is to be placed in the common data
directory as created by the installer during an installation using the default directories. Here, the
PostgreSQL 9.2 data directory is: <DataDirectory>\POSTGRESQL. If a different directory is
desired, the example must be changed accordingly. The debugtrace option specifies a file path for
an installation log file created by the PostgreSQL installer.
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After PostgreSQL installation is complete, the PostgreSQL service should be modified to be a system
service. This is done automatically if PostgreSQL is installed by the ARGUS installer.
Next, the Devart database tools need to be installed by calling dcpostgresql61pro.exe from the
command line in the Install\Tools directory.
4.4.2.2 Initializing the ARGUS Database

After PostgreSQL is installed successfully, it is necessary to initialize the ARGUS database.
First the tablespace (data) directory which will later hold the ARGUS data must be created. Access to
this directory must then be granted. This can be done by the following command (assuming this
directory is <DataDirectory>\ARGUS) from the Install\Tools directory on the installation DVD.
SetAcl.exe <DataDirectory>\ARGUS /dir /grant everyone /full
For initialization of the ARGUS database the executable CreateARGUSDB.exe (in the
Install\Tools directory) is used. This executable can be also be found in the Install\Tools
folder on the Installation DVD.
It must be called from the command line. During a normal ARGUS installation this is done
automatically. CreateArgusDB.exe is used as follows:
CreateArgusDB <database index> [option] <database path>
<database path> is the ARGUS data directory (i.e. the directory where PostgreSQL will store
ARGUS-related data). This directory must exist already and must be empty.
For a standard ARGUS installation, the <database index> is 0.
The command line for a normal installation is:
CreateArgusDB 0 <DataDirectory>\ARGUS
If a database is already present, it must be removed with the command
CreateArgusDB 0 -remove
before it can be created again.
Note: When the normal ARGUS installer is used, CreateARGUSDB.exe is called through the batch file
InitializeDatabase.bat, not directly.
CreateArgusDB.exe can also be used to backup, remove, move or restore ARGUS data to find the
location of the ARGUS data directory, in which case an optional parameter has to be used.
To find out about possible optional parameters, call CreateArgusDB.exe from the command line
without any parameters.
4.4.2.3 Initializing the Registry Database

Starting with ARGUS version 6.0, there also is a registry database in addition to the standard
database. This registry database contains information that in earlier versions of ARGUS was stored
in the windows registry, such as configuration information and settings for the various measurement
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modes if ARGUS. This database has the index 2 (0 being used for the standard database, and 1 for
the ARGUS Demo database).
It can be created at the command line by the command (no directory needs to or can be given):
CreateArgusDB 2
If a database is already present, it must first be removed with the command:
CreateArgusDB 2 -remove
Again, more information on possible parameters can be obtained by calling CreateArgusDB.exe
from the command line without any parameters.
4.4.2.4 Final Steps

After ARGUS has been installed, a standard ARGUS Master Directory as described in Section 4.4.1
should be ensured.
For this, the PostgreSQL data directory needs to be moved as described in section 4.4.3.2.
4.4.3 Data Backup

As long as the ARGUS Data directory and the PostgreSQL data directory are saved and restored
together, consistency is ensured.
In a normal ARGUS installation they are contained in the one directory (the Master Data Directory), so
data back up and restoration is relatively easy: Backing up the Master Data Directory (e.g. by backing
up the disk or partition containing it) makes it possible to restore the ARGUS database at a later time.
The Master Data Directory contains a hard link" so it cannot simply be copied to
another location using the Windows Explorer.
If the ARGUS Data directory and the PostgreSQL data directory are located in different directories (this
may be the case if PostgreSQL 9.2 was installed before ARGUS), they should be moved to the same
directory before a backup is performed.
As an example let the location of the Master Data Directory be E:\ARGUSDATA
4.4.3.1 Moving the ARGUS Data Folder

For example, moving the ARGUS Database into E:\ARGUSDATA can be done through
CreateArgusDB 0 move E:\ARGUSDATA\ARGUS
In this case, the Directory E:\ARGUSDATA\ARGUS must exist beforehand and have the appropriate
rights set as described in section 4.4.2.2 Initializing the ARGUS Database
CreateArgusDB.exe must be called from the Install\Tools directory on the Installation DVD.
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4.4.3.2 Moving the PostgreSQL Data Folder

Moving the PostgreSQL data folder is more complicated and requires the following steps:
Stop the PostgreSQL service.
Move the PostgreSQL data directory from its current position to the All Data directory. Since
data is not a very descriptive name for a directory, it is usually also a good idea to rename the
directory. In our example, the new path of the PostgreSQL data directory is
E:\ARGUSDATA\POSTGRES.
In the registry, in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\pgsql-8.3,

modify the value of ImagePath. Change the directory after the "D" option to your new location.
If the path to the new location contains spaces, it must be enclosed with quotes.
In our example, the value of ImagePath would now be:

o
"C:\Program
Files
(x86)\PostgreSQL\9.2\BIN\pg_ctl.exe"
runservice -w -N "pgsql-8.3" -D E:\ARGUSDATA\POSTGRES
After closing (if still open) and re-opening the Services Management window, check the "path to
executable" information of the PostgreSQL Database service. The path after the "D" option
should now contain the new location.
To ensure that the ARGUS tablespace can be accessed a link must be updated. There is a link
folder in the PosgreSQL tablespace directory (which in our example is
E:\ARGUSDATA\POSTGRES\pg_tblspc). This link folder has a name consisting of five or
more digits. These digits will vary from installation to installation, for our example let us assume
this name is 12345.
o
Write down the digits (e.g. 12345), delete the symbolic link folder (e.g.
E:\ARGUSDATA\POSTGRES\pg_tblspc\12345), then create a new link to the
tablespace folder in the PostgreSQL data folder using the same digits. This can be
done using mklink from the command line to create a symbolic link:
mklink /D (PostgreSQL data folder)\pg_tblspc\12345 (ARGUS data folder)

o
mklink /D
In our example, this would look like this:

E:\ARGUSDATA\POSTGRES\pg_tblspc\12345 E:\ARGUSDATA\ARGUS
Finally, restart the PostgreSQL service.
After these steps, PostgreSQL works as before and ARGUS can be used normally.
Normal backup and restoration of the data drive (or just the two folders mentioned above) is now
possible without creating consistency problems in ARGUS.
In the example, the two data directories will now both be located in E:\ARGUSDATA. Saving (and later
restoring) this folder alone is sufficient for a backup of all ARGUS data.
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4.5 Updating ARGUS

Update to ARGUS 6.0 requires installed ARGUS Version 5.4.1!
An update from version 1.x, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x or 5.1 to 5.3 of ARGUS is not possible.
ARGUS 6.0 supports new Dongle. Dongle and Option files of ARGUS 5.4.1 and lower are
not supported.
After Update from ARGUS 5.4.1 to ARGUS 6.0 the User Groups and Users have to be new
defined.
Step I: Save existing measurement unit configuration

1. If ARGUS is installed on the computer start this application.
2. Select Configuration Save Measurement Configuration (.cfg file).
Step II: Save your ARGUS files
1. Open ARGUS 5.4.1.
2. Choose Navigator and click Backup Files Button.
3. Choose backup of all files and select the folder for ARGUS 5.4.1 backup files.
4. Create backup files in selected folder.
Step III: Run ARGUS 6.0 installation
Step IV: Restore ARGUS files

1. Open ARGUS 6.0.
2. Choose Navigator, Import/Export Tab.
3. Select the folder of your ARGUS 5.4.1 backup files and restore files.
Step V: Load measurement unit configuration

1. Open ARGUS 6.0.
2. Select Configuration Load Measurement Configuration (.cfg file).
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Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting see chapter "First time installation of ARGUS"
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4.6 Configuring ARGUS

After ARGUS has been installed successfully, it must be configured. The general aim of this is to:
Adapt the working environment within ARGUS ,
Set up the measurement unit configuration within ARGUS according to the structure in which the
measurement hardware is connected to the computer, and
Set up the control unit configuration within ARGUS .
These tasks are highly customer-specific.

Generally, the configuration will be done by Rohde & Schwarz. Then it is just necessary to load the
measurement unit configuration.
If the configuration is not done by Rohde & Schwarz you must configure your system by yourself.
The next sections describe all ways for setting up the configuration.
4.6.1 First Login in ARGUS

If ARGUS was installed with the option 'Start automatically with Windows as a
Measurement Unit, a user 'demo' with administrative rights in user group
'ROHDE&SCHWARZ' and password 'radmon' will be created automatically.
Therefore you can skip this chapter and log into ARGUS or learn how to create
additional users in this chapter.
When first starting ARGUS after the installation, a number of dialog windows will appear in which you
must define the first user for ARGUS.
In accordance with the ARGUS security concept every user verifies his identity to the software upon
login at the local control unit by means of a password. The user then receives:
Access rights within the software according to his User Class, and
Write authorization to the files of all users in his User Group.
For working with User Classes Rohde & Schwarz recommends that:
One or two Administrators should be created for each installation, which understand the
configuration process for ARGUS.
For working with User Groups Rohde&Schwarz recommends that:
User groups should be created so that users with similar task areas or frequency ranges are
assigned to the same user group, and
Not too many user groups should be created.
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Execution
1. Start ARGUS by double-clicking the ARGUS icon.
2. The Welcome dialog window appears. Close the dialog window by clicking the OK button.
3. The User Groups dialog window appears. Enter the name of the user group in the Input Field. Then
insert this entry as a new group to the list of user groups by clicking the Insert button.
4. Now you can add more user groups. When you have added all the user groups that you want to
create now, exit the dialog window by clicking OK.
5. The User List dialog window will appear. Enter the name of the first user in the User Name field of
this window. Choose the user group in the User Group field. Grant the first user Administrator rights
in the User Class field. Then insert the entry of this field as a new user to the list of users by clicking
the Insert button.
6. Now you can add more users and can allocate them to specific user groups. When you have added
all the users that you want to create now, exit the dialog window by clicking OK.
7. The standard dialog window Login is now opened. In this dialog window enter the name of the user
that you have just created and then click OK.
8. The Enter Password dialog window will open. Enter a password in this dialog window and confirm it
in the second field.
9. Confirm your entries by clicking OK. ARGUS will be accessible.
Verification
When you have created at least one user and the software is enabled check the installed options
under ? Info. Compare the listed options with those ordered by the customer.
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4.6.2 Loading the Measurement Unit Configuration

If the measurement unit configuration is done by Rohde & Schwarz you can load the configuration.
Execution
1. Start ARGUS by double-clicking the ARGUS icon.
2. Select Configuration Load Measurement Unit Configuration....
3. Select drive A: in the Search in field.
4. Select the configuration file with the extension cfg. Click the Open button.
5. The configuration is loaded.
6. For setting up the control unit configuration within ARGUS refer the Setting up the Control Unit
Configuration section.
Verification
Verification is not necessary.
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4.6.3 Configuring the Measurement Unit manually

If the configuration is not done by Rohde & Schwarz you must configure your system by yourself. The
following steps are necessary:
1. Creating transducer files,
2. Creating correction files,
3. Configuring the device, path and system configuration,
4. Configuring the general settings,
5. Configuring the auxiliary toolbar and
6. Saving the measurement unit configuration.
For a measurement ARGUS switches the relays of the relevant relays matrixes and considers the
transducer factor of the antenna and the attenuation of the path for the fieldstrength measurement.
Execution
Step I: Creating Transducer Files
a) with the Table Wizard
1. Select File Table Wizard.
2. The Table Wizard dialog window appears. Select the file type Transducer .
3. Select an antenna to create a transducer list for and give this file a unique name.
4. Press the finish button. The transducer file will be generated.
b) manually with the Table Editor
1. Select File Navigator... Ctrl+N.
2. The Navigator dialog window appears. Select the System Files tab.
3. Select the Transducer file type.
4. Enter a new name in the File Name field and click the New button.
It is recommended that transducer files are named in exactly the same way as the
antenna for which they apply corresponding to the antenna name in the Device
Configuration.
5. Select the new Transducer file and click Open as Text button. The Table Editor appears.
6. If you want to change transducer unit dBV/m click on Correction column header unit and select the
desired unit (e.g. dBm, dBV). Note that the unit only can be changed if no row is entered in the
table.
7. Enter the first frequency in Frequency field and the corresponding correction in Correction field in
the Input Field.
8. Click the Insert button.
9. Repeat step 7 and 8 with all the other available frequencies and corrections.
10. Save the file with File Save.
11. Exit the Table Editor with File Close.
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12. Repeat step 1 to 11 for all other new transducer files.

c) with Antenna device driver
1. The Antenna device driver supports a parameter to select a default antenna. With this parameter a
predefined antenna with a corresponding transducer and icon can be selected (see Step III:
Configuration of Device configuration).
Step II: Creating Correction Files
Step II a: Creating Correction Files with the Table Wizard
1. Select File Table Wizard.
2. The Table Wizard dialog window appears. Select the file type Correction.
3. Select the referring number of elements which are included in your signal path and click the Next
button.
4. Select the cable type(s) and corresponding length for each type and click the Next button.
5. Give this file a unique name and click the Next button to create the correction list.
6. Press the finish button. The correction file will be generated.
Step II b: Creating Correction Files manually with the Table Editor
1. Select File Navigator... Ctrl+N.
2. The Navigator dialog window appears. Select the System Files tab.
3. Select the Correction file type.
4. Enter a new name in the File Name field and click the New button.
It is recommended that correction files are named Antenna_Receiver. These names
specify the hardware components forming the beginning and end of the signal
path. Antenna and Receiver correspond to the device names in the Device
Configuration.
5. Select the new Correction file and click Open as Text button. The Table Editor appears.
6. Enter the first frequency in Parameter field and the corresponding correction in Correction field in
the Input Field.
7. Click the Insert button.
8. Repeat step 6 and 7 with all the other available frequencies and corrections.
9. Save the file with File Save.
10. Exit the Table Editor with File Close.
11. Repeat step 1 to 10 for all other new correction files.
Step III: Configuring the Device Configuration

Select Configuration Measurement Unit Configuration Devices...: the new visualizer is changed to
configuration mode.
In Configuration Mode the measurement unit is configured. Device drivers can be added and
configured, connections and system paths can be defined and configured.
Device drivers and connections can be arranged in the Visualizer nearly free.
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Before a device driver can be added the menu command Devices -> Load Devices has to be selected.
The device properties are configured and the mode (physical, virtual) is selected. Antennas are
arranged on the top, receiver, direction finder, analyzer in the middle and IF decoder and recorder on
the bottom of the dialog window. Several device drivers can be configured regarding number of device
inputs and outputs. Device drivers of switch matrix additional switches can be added to configure
cascaded switches.
By drawing of lines between the device inputs and outputs the connections are defined. Horizontal lines
can be moved to avoid crossing lines.
Device drivers which have no connection to other device drivers are not displayed in Run Mode.
Two or more related devices are put together to system paths including cable corrections and switch
commands if necessary.
To perform measurements the connections must be part of at least one system path. The measurement
configuration is saved at the end of the configuration.
Step IV: Configuring the General Settings

1. Select Configuration Measurement Unit Configuration General...
2. If the measurement PC is installed in a vehicle enter the vehicle registration number in the
corresponding field.
3. If a GPS will be available in the device configuration enter the time for the update of the PC clock in
the corresponding field.
4. The maximum hard disk usage and the saving interval of the measurement results can you change
in the corresponding field in the Measurement Result field.
5. If you don't want to control the devices from your PC you should set the simulator in the Simulator
field. The simulator enables measurement data to be generated that is needed by devices drivers
running in virtual mode. A total of up to eight basic functions can be superimposed.
Do that for all listed measurement parameter: At first click with the mouse on the white triangle at
the bottom right of the button. A dialog window is opened in which you select one of the basic
functions. Then click with the mouse on the function display in the button. A dialog window is
opened in which you enter the settings of the basic function.
6. Close the Measurement Unit Configuration dialog window by clicking the OK button.
Step V: Configuring the Auxiliary Toolbar

1. If a compass is available in the device configuration you can set Automatic Update of Vehicle Offset
to On. Then the Vehicle Offset will be set automatically from the compass every second. If a
compass is not available in the device configuration or Automatic Update of Vehicle Offset is set to
Off (Homing) set the vehicle offset according to the angle between north and the longitudinal axis of
the vehicle in the corresponding field.
2. If a GPS is available in the device configuration you can set Automatic Update of Longitude,
Latitude and Altitude to On. Then the Longitude, Latitude and Altitude will be set automatically from
the GPS every second. If a GPS is not available in the device configuration or you set Automatic
Update of Longitude, Latitude and Altitude to Off. Set the Longitude, Latitude and Altitude according
to your measurement station in the corresponding fields.
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3. The ARGUS control and/or measurement unit can be displayed in map software Rohde & Schwarz
MapView. For this the Automatic Position Transfer to MapView option has to be selected.
Step VI: Saving the Measurement Unit Configuration

1. Create Backup folder.
2. Select Configuration Save Measurement Unit Configuration....
3. Select the created Backup folder in the Search in field.
4. Enter a file name in the File field.
5. Click the Save button. The measurement unit configuration is saved with all transducer and
correction files under the file <file name>.cfg.
Verification
Verification is not necessary.
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4.6.4 Configuring the Control Unit

To configure the System View, User List and General Settings open the Control Unit Configuration
window in the Configuration menu.
Execution
4.6.4.1 Configuring the General Settings

1. Select Configuration Control Unit Configuration....
2. Select the General Settings tab.
3. In the Network Settings fields settings for networking can be changed.
4. If you want to have a background picture enter the path and the name of the file in the Background
field or select the file by clicking the Browse... button.
5. Select the time in minutes when a message from ARGUS should appear that the UPS is going to
shutdown or the utility power has been restored.
6. Close the Control Unit Configuration dialog window by clicking the OK button.
4.6.4.2 Configuring the System View

4.6.4.2.1 Introduction
ARGUS provides two ways of receiving measurement results from remote measurement units: One is
to connect directly to the remote unit and using the remotes receiver as if it were directly connected to
your local PC. This can only be done when nobody is logged in at the remote ARGUS. The other way
to get measurement results from distant units is to send orders to them using the Order-Report
Manager (ORM). The orders sent to the remote unit are transferred as XML files which contain the
measurement definition. The order has to be executed manually by an operator or is being run
automatically. After the execution of the order the XML file is being sent back to the issuing unit
together with the measurement results.
It is crucial to set up the whole ARGUS network in the System View in order to being able to use these
features.
The drawing on the next page shows the structure of an ARGUS system. There are two locations:
Munich and Nuernberg. Each location has one measurement PC. Both measurement PCs
communicate via a Wide Area Network (WAN).
Looking at the ARGUS installation on the PCs we can identify one Control Unit on each Computer
(Control Units "Munich" and "Nuernberg") and three Measurement Units that are assigned to each
Control Unit: "Munich", "Munich2" and "Mobile" in Munich and "Nuernberg", "Nuernberg2" and "Mobile"
in Nuernberg.
Each locations Control Unit is able to connect directly to its attached Measurement Units and get
measurement results from them. So the Control Unit "Munich" can operate "Munich", "Munich2" and
Munichs "Mobile".
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Its also possible for "Munich" to get measurement results from "Nuernbergs" Measurement Units: The
Operator just has to use the ARGUS ORM (Order Report Module) feature.
The following section describes how to setup the ARGUS System View in order to use local and remote
Measurement Units for generating measurement results.
Location
Nuernberg
Location
Munich
Communication via Order Report Module (ORM)

Measurement PC
"NUERNBG"
ARGUS
Measurement PC
"MU0A435C"
ARGUS
Meas. Unit Distribution
Meas. Unit Distribution
Control Unit
"Munich"
Control
Unit
"NUERNBG"
Measurement Unit
"NUERNBG"
Measurement Unit
"Munich"
Measurement Unit
NUERNBG2"
Measurement Unit
"Munich2"
Measurement Unit
"Mobile"
Measurement Unit
"Mobile"
Structure of two independent ARGUS Systems.

The Measurement Units of each location may be installed on different Computers. Munichs "Mobile"
for example is a system installed in a vehicle. "Mobile" can be remotely controlled by the Control Unit
"Munich".
ARGUSs System View is an image of the complete ARGUS system, including both locations Munich
and Nuernberg.
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4.6.4.2.2 Direct Access to Measurement Units

Setting up the local PC (localhost) Basic Configuration
1.
Select the System View tab. After the first login the window looks similar to the screenshot
below.
The ARGUS system in Nuernberg with the first PC (localhost), the Control Unit
(NUERNBERG) and the Measurement Unit (NUERNBERG (localhost/ARGUS_MT1)") can
be seen.
You can use the Measurement Unit NUERNBERG on your local PC in Nuernberg for
measurements.
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Integrating remote Measurement Units in Nuernberg

You may configure further Measurement Units (e.g. COLOGNE, MUNICH, MUNICH2, Mobile)
accordingly:
1.
Click on Connection Wizard button.
2.
Enter computer name or IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) and click on Next button.
Make absolutely sure that there is a hosts file in <SystemRoot>\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\

ETC with the addresses and names of all PCs in your ARGUS system. Without that
communication among the PCs is not possible.
3.
Enter ARGUS measurement unit name ("COLOGNE") and click Next button.
4.
Select the service "ARGUS_MT1" from the listbox "Service".
The computername as defined in the hosts file together with the service (ARGUS_MT1 8) constitutes the unambiguous identity of an ARGUS Measurement Unit. Thats why
you can have up to 8 Measurement Units from localhost plus further ones from remote
Mus, which may have the same service as the ones on localhost.
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5.
Configure Dial-Up networking if modem is use for communication. Select Transfer Rate, which
limits the transfer of UDP data (Audio, IF, Video Panorama, Digital Video) between
measurement and control unit for each UDP channel. Then click Next button.
6.
Only for software option SIS (Status Information System): Configure SIS parameters and click
Next button.
The System View of the ARGUS System we introduced will look like this:
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7.
Proceed accordingly to insert MUNICH, "MUNICH2" and "Mobile" Measurement Units into
your System View.
Theres just one System View window for all ARGUS installations on one computer. If
there is more than one ARGUS installation on one computer you can only change the
System View for the currently active ARGUS window.
The input fields for the currently not active ARGUS installations cannot be edited.
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4.6.4.3 Configuring the User List

1. Select the User List tab.
2. Click the User Groups... button.
3. In the User Groups dialog window enter the name of an additional user group in the Input Field.
Then insert this entry as a new group to the list of user groups by clicking the Insert button.
4. Now you can add more user groups. When you have added all the user groups that you want to
create now, exit the dialog window by clicking the OK button.
5. Enter the name of the additional user in the User Name field of this window. Select the User Group
and the User Class. Then insert the entry of this field as a new user to the list of users by clicking
the Insert button.
6. Now you can add more users and can allocate them to specific user groups.
4.6.4.4 Set the correct start option

1. Set the start option for ARGUS to the correct setting under Configuration Start Option >.
Verification
The measurement unit configuration was successful if a connection to all previously defined
measurement units can be established. To verify this, follow the procedure below:
1. Select Measurement Select Measurement Unit... F2.
2. In the Select Measurement Unit dialog window select the first remote measurement unit in the
Measurement Unit Distribution field. Click on the Connect Remote Measurement Unit button.
3. ARGUS is trying to connect to the selected measurement unit. If successful, a message is
displayed "Connection to Meas. Unit <Meas. Unit Name> established.".
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all measurement units that have been defined.
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4.7 Troubleshooting
Please report errors that you encounter and that are not contained in this list to Rohde
& Schwarz ARGUS Support (email: argus.support@rohde-schwarz.com).
The following list contains known errors that can occur when operating ARGUS systems. These errors
are generally attributable to user or configuration errors. No claim is made for the completeness of this
list.
The serial mouse no longer functions after installation of the software for APC-UPS
Cause of Error:
Solution:
The control software for uninterruptible power supplies made by APC is

based on the assumption that the UPS is controlled by the computer via the
serial interface COM1. In order to protect this connection it makes an entry in
the boot.ini file that prevents Windows scanning this COM port during booting.
A mouse connected at this port is then no longer detected.
The simplest solution is to operate the mouse via COM2. If that is not
possible because the computer is a measurement computer and has to
address several external devices via serial interfaces use a bus mouse if
possible.
The error message 'Couldnt load system' appears when starting ARGUS.
Cause of Error:
Solution1:
The application has already been started once.

Check whether the start menu contains an ARGUS icon. Select this
application and work with it.
DDF190 cannot be set to physical mode when starting or configuring ARGUS

Description 1:
Description 2:
Cause of Error:
Solution:
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Although the device is physically present and switched on, an error message
appears when starting up ARGUS stating that the DDF190is not present.
When creating the device list it is not possible to switch a DDF190 to physical
mode.
In both cases undefined data are presumably present on the serial line. The
driver is therefore unable to synchronize to the serial data stream. It does not
detect the connected device although the device is physically present and
switched on.
Try to set the device again to physical mode. In this procedure an Init string is
sent again to the device and the response data stream should be such that
the driver can synchronize to it. If this procedure is unsuccessful, initialize a
self-test on the device itself. After that try again to set it to physical mode in
the device list of ARGUS.
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DDF190 cannot be set to physical mode when starting ARGUS

Description:
Cause of Error:
Solution:
Although the device is physically present and switched on an error message

occurs when starting ARGUS stating that the DDF190 is not present. At the
same time an error message appears stating that the HDI is not available.
During booting of the computer Windows had signaled new hardware and
wanted to install a new mouse driver.
In this case Windows has misinterpreted the acknowledgements from
DDF190 during the standard scan of hardware interfaces Windows performs
during startup. Incorrectly it has diagnosed a mouse. The associated COM
port is identified by the operating system as being used and is no longer
made available for applications. This error occurs sporadically and should be
eliminated after rebooting the computer again.
The DDF190 is normally operated at one of the standard COM ports in
ARGUS systems. Since the incorrect diagnosis cannot be prevented
otherwise, Windows should be configured to exclude the corresponding COM
port from being scanned during booting. For this purpose cancel the write
protection for the boot.ini file and open this file in the Editor. Insert the entry
/NoSerialMice=COMx at the end of both start lines for Windows. Replace x
with the number of the COM port to which the device is connected (1 or 2).
Close the file again and reactivate the write protection.
ARGUS has problems with automatic backup onto network drives

Cause of Error:
Solution:
The network drive for ARGUS is probably not available. For ARGUS to be
able to write to the network drive, it is necessary firstly for the drive to be
available and secondly the user under whose account ARGUS is currently
running must be logged on at the remote computer.
If ARGUS is running as a service and automatic backups need to be to
network drives, you must create a separate user account for the
ARGUS_MT1 service (the service cannot run under the system account in
this case). The ARGUS_MT1 user must also be installed on the remote
computer - with the same password. Log on at the measurement station with
the ARGUS_MT1 user account and map the remote drive. If ARGUS is
configured for manual startup the application runs under the user environment
of the user logged on in Windows. Map the wanted network drive and make
sure that you always have a valid connection. Reestablish the connection,
e.g. after failure of a server.
ARGUS generate error code 1050 when a network drive is accessed

Cause of Error:
Solution:
The interoperation of ARGUS and Windows is responsible for this error

situation.
Carry out the following procedure in the Registry of every Windows computer
that provides network drives which are used by ARGUS installations:
1. Open the Registry Editor on the computer on which the network drive is
available.
2. Select Services\LanmanServer\Parameters in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet.
3. Add a value to this key with the following settings:
value name: RestrictNullSessAccess
value type: REG_DWORD
value data: 0 (in hex format)
exit the Registry Editor and reboot the computer.
ARGUS generates error code 10044 when a remote measurement unit is accessed
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Cause of Error:
Solution:

This error indicates an unexpected answer to the connection request. This
error usually occurs on computers where ARGUS Network Configuration has
been configured but no network protocol has been installed.
Check the TCP/IP installation status in Control Panel Network
Protocols. If it has not been installed, install and configure TCP/IP protocol
like described in chapter 2 of this manual. Start the installation by clicking the
Add... button.
Ensure to install the newest Service Pack again after TCP/IP installation has
finished!
Cause of Error:
Solution:
The service entered in the network configuration for the remote measurement
unit could not be found in the SERVICES file or access to the SERVICES file
was not possible. Three causes are possible: Firstly, the SERVICES file could
be out of date and not contain the Service entries necessary for Rohde &
Schwarz. Secondly, the file could have been opened and viewed and have
been accidentally saved in Unicode format on exiting. The third possibility
would be an errored or missing SERVICES file.
Check whether the CONFIG-Tool has been processed on the local computer.
If this is the case the SERVICES file should contain current data. Check in the
Windows Explorer under <SystemRoot>\system32\drivers\etc to see whether
the file is present and what size it is. It must be approximately 7K in size. If it
is double this size it is in Unicode format. In this case open the file in the
Editor and save it as a text file under the same name (without Unicode). If the
file is missing or has a different size from the one specified obtain a correct
SERVICES file and load this.
Cause of Error:
Solution:
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The remote measurement unit is unreachable. A timeout error has occurred.

The causes of this can be that the measurement unit on the remote computer
is not started or there is a problem with the communication link between your
local and the remote computer. If the communication link is the problem many
different causes are possible. Difficulties establishing connections (WAN
links) are possible, so too are errors in the TCP/IP configuration, network
failures in the LAN, cables not plugged in, etc.
Check first if you are able to ping the remote computer. If you can reach the
other computer probably the remote measurement unit is not started. If you
cannot reach the station check whether you can reach other measurement
stations (or routers), especially those machines suited in the same LAN as
the remote computer. If you cannot reach remote computers try to ping
computers in your LAN. Check the TCP/IP configuration if the problem occurs
with local computers, too. Otherwise check all cables and other
communication units between the local and remote computer(s).
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Cause of Error:
Solution:
The computer name for the remote measurement unit cannot be found in the
HOSTS file. This means that the software cannot resolve the computer name
of the remote computer into an IP address.
Check whether the computer is equipped with a HOSTS file that is valid for
the project. If it is, verify whether a valid computer name has been used for
the remote computer in the ARGUS network configuration. Correct any errors.
When starting Report Administration within ARGUS or when importing or exporting from LS Database,
a message window stating an Internal Error reading or writing XML file
Cause of Error: Registration of .Net files failed during installation process of ARGUS..
Solution:
Go to Start Run <ARGUS Path>\ARGUS6\Execute\reg_ocx.cmd
This batch file registers the files automatically.
Also verify the existence of the three folders ORM,
Inbox and Outbox within the Argus directory.
Verification: Call Report Administration again.
It should appear without any error message.
Tab dialog windows (e.g. Measurement Unit Configuration) in ARGUS do not open
Cause of Error:
Solution:
No restart has been performed after the update.

Reboot the system.
Problems after installation of ARGUS could not be cleared even after several attempts
Cause of Error:
Solution:
There can be many different causes of error.

The best solution is to re-install the software starting from a defined state.
Carry out the following steps in order to reestablish a defined state:
1. Exit all ARGUS applications and stop the services ARGUS_MT<x>.
2. Delete all files and directories in the ARGUS directory of your installation.
3. Open the Registry Editor
4. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services.
Delete the entries ARGUS_MT<x> from this key if they are in it.
5. Reboot the computer.
6. Carry out re-installation of the required ARGUS product(s).
Problems with transfer rates smaller than 9600 baud

Description:
Solution:
Note:
It can be that under Windows TCP/IP has problems with transfer rates smaller
than 9600 baud e.g. via GSM connection. This problem appears when longterm measurements will be executed.
Carry out the following procedure in the Registry of every Windows 7/8
computer:
1. Open the Registry Editor on the computer on which the network drive is
available.
2. Select
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\TcpIP\Parameters
3. Add a value to this key with the following settings:
value name: TcpWindowSize
value type: REG_DWORD
value data: 1460 (in dec format)
4. exit the Registry Editor and reboot the computer.
The Windows default setting for this value is 8760. This solution is useful for
point to point connections like GSM. At time there is no experience for
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stations with mixed connections e.g. GSM and LAN. If this solution nothing
improves delete this key again.
Problems with transfer of the XML files

Description:
Solution:
You perform an order but the order will not delivered to the measuring station
or after the measurement task has been performed the result file is not
available on the control station.
Exit ARGUS. Carry out the following procedure in the Registry of any
Windows 7/8 computer which is involved with this problem:
1. Check on all stations if the ORM mode is started locally or if an error
message like Internal Error reading or writing XML file appears. If so, run
<ARGUS Path>\ARGUS6\Execute\reg_ocx.cmd to fix this problem.
2. Open the Registry Editor on the computer.
3. Check if the key is existent:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\policy\v
4.0. Otherwise install .Net 4.0 from your ARGUS DVD.
4. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ROHDE &
SCHWARZ\ARGUS\ARGUS\<ARGUS station name>
5. Check wether a key with the following settings is available, if not insert it:
value name: Service
value type: REG_SZ
value data: ARGUS_MTx (x is normally 1, depending on the installed
ARGUS instances on one PC).
6. Exit the Registry Editor.
7. Check PCs hosts file located in <Windows folder>\system32\drivers\etc. If
all involved PCs and their corresponding ip addresses are included with the
help of notepad. If necessary, correct and/or expand your hosts file, save it
and start ARGUS.
8. Continue the above steps on all involved PCs.
The error message 'Cannot open database' appears when starting ARGUS.
Description:
Solution:
The service PostgreSQL Database is not started also if the Startup Type is
Automatic. The service cannot be started also manually.
Carry out the following procedure:
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Open folder C:\Program Files (x86)\PostgreSQL\8.3\Data.
3. Delete file postmaster.pid.
4. Start service PostgreSQL Database manually.
ARGUS does not start.

Description:
Solution:
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ARGUS is installed on Operating System Windows N Version. This Windows

N Version does not support multimedia features (e.g. Media Player)
Installation of Multimedia Feature Pack:
1. Download Multimedia Feature Pack (for Windows 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=16546 (MS
Knowledgebase KB968211).
2. Install Multimedia Feature Pack.
3. For more information see Microsoft Knowledgebase KB953693
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953693).
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Computer does not boot.

Description:
Solution:
ARGUS is installed on Operating System Windows Server and Wibu dongle

(USB) is plugged in. In boot sequence USB is before hard disc.
Change boot sequence so that USB is after hard disc.
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Introduction
5 Installing and Configuring ARGUS 6.0 License

Management Server
5.1 Introduction
In combination with the License Management Server ARGUS 6.x supports online and offline borrowing
of License Management Server options.
Online borrowing requires a permanent online connection between an ARGUS PC and the License
Management Server. Online borrowing is designed for usage in the ARGUS Monitoring Head Quarter
with several ARGUS PCs and a License Management Server connected by LAN. For configuration see
ARGUS Manual chapter Control Unit Configuration, License Management tab.
Offline borrowing means that the options of a License Management Server can be transferred for a
certain defined period from the server dongle to a local ARGUS PC dongle. After the option transfer the
local ARGUS dongle can be used without any connection to the License Management Server (e.g. in
vehicles).
This chapter describes
the setup procedure of the ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server and
how to offline borrow options and
how to display available and used ARGUS options.
The software will be provided on the Software for ARGUS Systems DVD.
ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server requires a License Management Server Dongle.
You must be logged on as a user with Administrator rights to perform the steps
described in this chapter.
License Management Server only can be used in local area networks (LAN)
because broadcast messages are used for the connection between Server and
ARGUS computer. Therefore License Management Server cannot be used in
combination with WAN (e.g. Internet).
To return an offline borrowed License it is required to use the same combination of
License Server Dongle and PC for borrowing and returning.
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5.2 Setup ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server

To setup ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server you have to proceed the following steps:
1. Install Hardlock driver from ARGUS DVD (CodeMeterRuntime.exe) on a separate PC.
2. Connect License Management Server Dongle (Hardlock) to PC.
3. The icon
should appear in the task bar.
4. Select context menu command WebAdmin. The Internet Explorer should be opened.
5. Select Configuration tab and activate Run Network Server and Run CmWAN Server.
6. Press Apply button.

7. Now ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server is ready to use. If you can access Server PC from
an ARGUS PC (e.g. check with ping) the ARGUS options of the License Management Server can
be used with ARGUS.
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Support for ARGUS SystemsOffline Borrowing License Management Server Options
5.3 Offline Borrowing License Management Server Options

Only for the transfer a connection between local and server dongle is required. For the usage of the
option there is no permanent connection to the License Management Server needed. So the borrowed
option can be used also for ARGUS software in vehicles.
The borrowed option can be returned manually. After the configured borrow duration the options will be
returned automatically.
5.3.1 Configuration of Maximum Borrow Duration

The maximum borrow duration is 267840 minutes (about half a year).
The borrow duration can be reduced in Codemeter WebAdmin. Please select Configuration/Borrowing
tab.
The parameter Maximum Borrow Duration contains the maximum duration of a borrowed option.
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Offline Borrowing License Management Server OptionsSupport for ARGUS Systems
5.3.2 Borrowing Options

When a connection between a local and the server dongle is established the server options are
displayed in CodeMeter Control Center.
To open CodeMeter Control Center select menu command Display of icon
in the task bar.
In CodeMeter Control Center please select Borrow tab.

The Borrow tab displays a list of all available options on the License Server and all borrowed options (of
the local computer).
Please press Refresh button to refresh the display.

To borrow an option please select a server option (with yellow icon) on the right side and click
<=Borrow button. After a few seconds the borrowed option will appear on the left side.
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The borrowed license is displayed on the left side (local computer).
In ARGUS Info dialog window the borrowed license is also displayed together with the fixed licenses of
the ARGUS dongle.
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On the client PC in Webadmin Content=> License tab the borrowed license is displayed with the
corresponding expire date.
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On the Server PC in Webadmin Server => Cluster tab the borrowed license is displayed.
On click of Details button the detailed information are displayed.
Client (User): Name of the client PC (from where the license was borrowed)
Application Information: Dongle number (where the borrowed license is now available)
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First/Last Access: Borrowing date
Expires: Expire date
On expire date the license is returned automatically: on the client PC the license is no longer available,
on the license server it is automatically displayed as free.
To return a borrowed option manually please select the option (yellow icon) on the left side and click
=>Return button.
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Introduction
6 Importing and Updating ARGUS options

6.1 Introduction
ARGUS 6.0 options are stored on the dongle. It is possible to update the options remotely by file
transfer.
Detailed information contains the CodeMeter Control Center help:
1. On ARGUS computer right click on CodeMeter icon in taskbar and select context menu
command Help.
2. In tree view select chapter Importing and Updating Licenses.
The following CodeMeter FirmIDs are used:

- R&S ARGUS: 101999
- R&S MapView: 102095
6.2 Process Overview

The process to update an ARGUS 6 dongle is described in the following (for details see CodeMeter
Control Center help):
1. Dongle is connected at ARGUS computer.
2. Only required on request by Rohde & Schwarz: customer creates a Request file (file extension
WibuCmRaC). This file is send to Rohde & Schwarz.
3. Rohde & Schwarz creates an Update file (file extension WibuCmRaU). This file is send to the
customer.
4. Customer imports the Update file.
5. Customer creates a Receipt file (WibuCmRaC file extension, please select producer 101999
for R&S ARGUS). This file is send to Rohde & Schwarz.
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7 Devices
7.1 Introduction
In order to run ARGUS systems, in addition to the software specific tasks certain adaptations of the
measurement devices that are used may become necessary.
Some types of measurement devices must be completely calibrated before they can be used. This
calibration must be done either during installation of new measurement stations or after an exchange of
instruments in a running station. These instruments include:
HSRG rotor control unit,
COMPASS and
GPS.
In the case of instruments that are being developed, updates of the firmware may become necessary.
These updates help to eliminate errors that occur in the interaction of the instrument with the ARGUS
software and to avoid incompatibilities. Please check your firmware in Release Notes on ARGUS DVD
and update it in case of old versions to be sure that all devices have the correct firmware
In the case of devices that are addressed via LAN and TCP/IP it is necessary to configure the device
with correct TCP/IP settings before it can be used. TCP/IP configuration need to be done for:
e.g. ESMD Wideband Monitoring Receiver, EB500 Monitoring Receiver and
e.g. DDF0xE and DDF0xA Direction Finder.
The different procedures for calibration and firmware update as well as an answer to the question when
an update is necessary, are contained in the next sections.
A special issue concerns the RSIB- functionality of e.g. FSP Spectrum Analyzers. It is necessary to
copy the file RSIB32.DLL from the directory WINNT\SYSTEM32 of the device to your ARGUS \Execute
folder if you encounter any problems with ARGUS connecting to your device.
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7.2 Calibrating HSRG

The Rohde & Schwarz rotor control unit HSRG can control an antenna with 3 degrees of freedom. The
following description assumes the following standard setup:
in the 1st channel the HSRG controls the azimuth of an antenna
in the 2nd channel the polarization or elevation (depending on the antenna unit that is mounted)
and
in the 3rd channel, if available, the height of the antenna mast (this function is generally only
required in mobile stations, i.e. in vehicles).
The following descriptions for calibrating the different HSRG channels assume that the rotors are
connected to the HSRG according to the structure described above. Furthermore, the HSRG should
also be connected to the measurement computer.
The aim of the calibration procedure for the channels of an HSRG is to determine the required rotary
movement per angular unit for every rotor as precisely as possible and to define a park position for
every axis.
The calibrations are performed via the front panel of the HSRG. Please obtain the operating elements
of the HSRG that are required during the calibration procedure from the following figure
Werk Kln
ROTOR CONTROL UNIT HSRG
AZIMUTH
POLARISATION
130
POWER
REMOTE
FAST
LOCAL
SLOW
EXTENSION HEIGHT
87
PARK POS.
5.3
PARK POS.
PARK POS.
ON
OFF
MADE IN GERMANY
23
1011
12
13 14
15
16
17
18
19 20
In principle you can keep the HSRG in calibrating mode after having calibrated the
first channel and continue immediately with the calibration of the next channel. For
safety reasons, Rohde & Schwarz recommends to calibrate the three channels
separately, to switch off the HSRG and to initialize the calibrating mode again.
In the calibrating mode of the HSRG its displays and keys are sometimes used for different purposes
than in the normal use. The following table lists the functions of selected display elements of the HSRG
in calibrating mode:
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Display elements
Function in the calibrating mode
Display format
Azimuth Display
setting to be calibrated
C<y><z>, with
C=calibration
<y>=[1, 2, 3] (indicates the axle)
<z>=[L=low, H=high, P=park, r=range]
(indicates the Config. parameter)
Polarization Display
not used
indicates voltage
Extension height Display
current setting of the currently active channel
[] for Channel 1+2, resolution 1

[m] for channel 3, resolution 0,1m
key (PARK POS.)
Takes over the current values for the respective

parameter in the HSRG memory
Execution
The HSRG has to be switched off. ARGUS is stopped. Generally, the rotary movement per angular unit
is determined with 2 angular positions of the rotor and the corresponding values saved in the HSRG.
The HSRG automatically calculates the rotary movement of the rotor per angular unit from these two
values. For the azimuth of an antenna the two angles 0 and 360 are used.
Step I: Activate calibrating mode
1. Press the Local/Remote (4) and Azimuth Fast/Slow (7) keys simultaneously. Switch on the
instrument (1) and keep the keys pressed. Only release the keys when all 3 displays show a
flashing CAL. Release both keys. The calibrating mode of the HSRG is activated.
Step II: Determine rotary movement per angular unit
After you have activated the calibrating mode, the C1L value is shown in the Azimuth display. As long
as this value is shown, you can define the lower rotor position for the step size determination of the
rotor.
1. Set the 0 position. Press the and/or keys in the Polarization group (12 / 13). The rotor
connected to the HSRG starts moving and turns to the left or right. Press the keys until the rotor
reaches its 0 position.
Make sure that it is positioned shortly before its extreme left position.
This rotor position should correspond with the North direction of the antenna in
case of a station. In case of a mobile it should correspond with the mobiles axis.
2. Press one of the or keys in the Extension Height group (16 and/or 17) and set the degree value
to 0 in the display on the right.
3. Press the PARK POS. key (18). The current rotor position will be stored in the HSRG memory.
4. Set the 360 position. Press the key in the Azimuth field (9) until the display has switched from
C1L to C1H. You can now determine the upper rotor position for the step size definition of the rotor.
5. Press the key in the Polarization field (13) and drive the rotor to a rotary angle of 360.
6. Press the key in the Extension Height group (17) and set the degree value to 360 in the display
on the right.
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8. When switching the calibrating mode the next time (via the Azimuth key) the determination of rotary
movement per angular unit is terminated for the rotor that is connected to Channel 1.
Step III: Define Park Position
The park position of an antenna depends on the physical condition of the antenna and its environment
and is therefore always customized.
1. Press the key in the Azimuth field (9) until the display has switched from C1H to C1P. Now you
can define the park position of the rotor.
2. Press the and/or keys in the Polarization field (12 / 13) and thereby drive the rotor to the
customer-specified and/or the required park position for this particular system. Normally, the park
position is 0.
Step IV: Define North Correction
Just with firmware version 3.01 or higher possible: If the HSRG should do an automatic north correction
you can activate this option.
1. Press the key in the Azimuth field (9) until the display has switched from C1P to C1o. Now you
can define the north correction of the rotor.
2. Press the and/or keys in the Polarization field (12 / 13) and thereby drive the rotor to the
customer-specified and/or the required north correction angle for this particular system. Normally,
the north correction is 0.
4. If you want to deactivate the north correction press the key in the Azimuth field (9) until the
display has switched from C1P to C1o. Press the PARK POS. key (18) until the Park Pos. LED (19)
is on and the Polarization display (15) shows 0.
Step V: Define minimum and maximum angles
1. Press the key in the Azimuth field (9) until the display has switched from C1P or C1o to C1r. You
can now define the minimum and the maximum angle of the rotor (these are the angles at which,
once they have been reached, the HSRG stops the rotor movement automatically).
2. Press the key (13) and/or (12) in the Polarization field until the display shows 0. This angle
must be greater than the mechanical extreme point of the rotor in a clockwise direction.
3. Press one of the or keys in the Extension Height field (16 and/or 17) until the display shows
360. This angle must be lower than the mechanical extreme point of the rotor in a clockwise
direction.
Step VI: Set the Default Operating Mode
1. The display in the Azimuth field still shows C1r. Press the Local/Remote key (4) and bring the
controller into the normal operating mode. For ARGUS systems this is the Remote setting.
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Step VII: Save settings

1. Press the Fast/Slow key in the Azimuth field (7) for approximately 5 seconds until both the Fast and
the Slow LEDs (5 / 6) are on. By doing this, the calibration values set up to now are saved in
EEPROM of the HSRG. After this step, the HSRG automatically returns to the normal working
mode.
Step VIII: Second and third channel
1. Repeat step I to VII for the second and third channel. The second channel has the calibration
commands C2... and the third channel has the calibration commands C3....
Verification
Switch the HSRG into the Local operating mode and try to obtain the defined rotor settings one after
the other. Check whether the rotor performs one complete rotation between the angles resp. the hights.
Troubleshooting
The rotor does not move
Cause of Error:
Solution:
It could be that the definitions of the minimum and maximum angles are
wrong.
Do step V again. If the minimum angle is 0 and the maximum angle is 360
press the key in the Extension Height field (16) until the display shows 360
again (360 0 360).
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7.3 Calibrating COMPASS

The VDO Logic compass must be calibrated because all parts of a mobile which contain iron possess
their own magnetic field. Their influence on the compass has to be compensated.
The calibration must be carried out after new installation of the compass, after new
modifications of the vehicle and at least once a year.
The calibration is performed via the front panel of the COMPASS.

Execution
The COMPASS has to be switched off. ARGUS is stopped.
Step I: First circular course
1. Press the PROG key until AutoCal? is shown.
2. Press the Enter key. First AutoCal then Start 1. is shown.
3. Press the Enter key. Running1 is shown.
4. Steer the mobile in a very slow circular course, not in the vicinity of sources of magnetic
disturbances. The diameter of the circle must be 5-6 times the length of the mobile. During
calibration, no real heading will be shown on the analogue display.
5. If you want to stop the calibration press the Enter key. Break ! is shown. You have to start with Step
I again.
6. If the compass is ready with calibration Ready 1 is displayed. The circular course can be stopped.
Step II: Second circular course
1. Press the Enter key. Start 2. is shown.
2. Press the Enter key. Running2 is shown.
3. Repeat the circular course in the opposite direction.
4. If you want to stop the calibration press the Enter key. Break ! is shown. You have to start with Step
I again.
5. If the compass is ready with calibration first Ready 2 then Success is displayed. The circular course
can be stopped. The calibration is done.
Verification
Compare the values of the COMPASS with another compass.
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Troubleshooting
Compass shows Error
Cause 1 of Error: The circular course is stopped.
Cause 2 of Error: The circular course is not performed correctly (too fast, too small circle).
Solution 1:
Repeat the whole procedure.
Solution 2:
If necessary, try another place for driving the circle.
Solution 3:
If necessary, try another place for sensor installation.
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7.4 Configuring a GPS

Normally ARGUS is able to work with the default settings of the several GPS types. However in some
cases GPS must be configured manually to receive all the data ARGUS needs (coordinates, height ,
time and number of satellites). The following section describes the configuring of a Garmin GPS 35 to
get these data strings.
For further information please have a look to the operating manual of the GPS.
Execution
1. Connect the GPS to the PC.
2. Open the Hyperterminal with Start->Programs->Accessories->Communications->Hyperterminal.
3. Open a connection to the GPS with the interface parameter of the GPS in ARGUS. If this works
correctly you can see strings sended from the GPS now.
4. Type in $PGRMO,GGA, 2 for disabling all output strings.
5. Type in $PGRMO,GGA, 1 for enabling GGA mode
6. Close the Hyperterminal and start ARGUS again. You should see now all necessary data like
coordinates, height, time and the number of satellites in the upper right corner of ARGUS.
Verification
Compare the values of the COMPASS with your coordinates of your location.
Troubleshooting
No connection to the GPS is possible when starting the Hyperterminal or the receiving strings aren't
readable ASCII characters:
Cause of Error:
Solution:
The Interface parameter is wrong.

Get the correct settings from the operating manual of the GPS.
Some GPS data are not updated in ARGUS

Cause of Error: Used GPS doesn't support the GGA mode.
Solution:
Select another protocol in the operating manual of the GPS which supports
the parameters coordinates, height, time and the number of satellites.
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7.5 Updating GPS129 Firmware

For information about the currently used software version please refer to Release
Notes on ARGUS DVD. An older software version must be updated.
For the firmware update you require:
One IBM-compatible computer with an RS-232 interface (COM1, COM2) running Windows.
One null-modem cable and
An ARGUS DVD with the file Mbgfl101.exe (Windows setup program for update) and one file with
the firmware in hexadecimal code.
Execution
Step 1: Prepare update
1. Switch off the GPS.
2. With the null-modem cable now connect one of the two serial interfaces of the computer (COM1 or
COM2) with the COM0 Interface (located on the front panel) of the GPS.
3. Install the update program by executing the file Mbgfl101.exe from <ARGUS
DVD>:\Firmware\GPS129. The program only asks for the installation language (German or English)
and path and will be installed within a few seconds on your PC.
4. After installation has completed go to Start-Programs-Meinberg Flash and start mbgflash.
Step II: Carry out update
1. Select F2 or File-Open and load from <ARGUS DVD>:\Firmware\GPS129 the firmware file.
2. Select as processor C166/167. Go to Comport and select the Comport where the null-modem cable
is connected.
3. Switch on the GPS129 while pushing the hidden button named BSL behind a small hole in the front
panel. The GPS now enters the bootstrap mode.
4. Press the FLASH button in the program. The update process can be interrupted at any time by
pressing the Abort button, but in this case the program that was loaded before cant be executed
anymore. But after that the process can be repeated without any problems.
Verification
There is no verification necessary.
Troubleshooting
There are no known problems.
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7.7 Updating GB127 Firmware

For an update of GB127 firmware you need a Laplink cable and an empty floppy disk.
To update the firmware of a GB127 that includes an older but executable release of the firmware the
following steps are necessary.
1. Insert a empty floppy disk (or one which can be overwritten) in to your drive A:.The file
GBFLASH.EXE in the directory on ARGUS DVD is a self extracting file. Double-click
GBFLASH.EXE to create a bootable disk.
2. Switch the GB127 off. Connect the flash up cable to the interface LPT1.
3. Connect the flash up cable to the interface LPT1 of the assisting PC.
4. Insert the floppy disk 'GB127 Flash up Rev x.x' with the current firmware release.
5. Switch on the personal computer and wait for the message window of MS interlink to appear.
6. Switch the GB127 on again.
7. On the display of the GB127 the progress of the update process is indicated.
8. When the transmission process is complete, switch both units off and remove the flash up cable.
9. Switch the GB127 on again and test it.
7.8 Initialization of the GX300 Rotor

The device driver GX300 is delivered with fixed initialization settings for the rotor. In some cases it may
be necessary to adapt these settings. The following section describes how the settings can be
modified:
The settings of the GX300 are password protected. It is strongly recommend that
only a skilled worker changes these settings. All settings in this window are send
directly to the device. Wrong settings in this window can damage the GX300.
Rohde & Schwarz cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from wrong
settings in this window can be repaired.
1. In the parameter Microwave Antenna System select User Defined

2. Open the window Initialize Settings by clicking the button Initialize Settings
3. At the same time press the right mouse button and key <Ctrl> on the window. The password input
field should now appear.
4. Type in the code 894129 and leave this field by using the <Tab> key.
5. Now you can modify the settings of the rotor. Take care to modify the settings in little steps
only.
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7.9 Updating DDF190 / DDF195 Firmware

Note: Some instructions you can find in the folders above are in a .pdf Format. Be sure that you have
installed the acrobat reader to read them. (See also in the section Installing Useful Utilities-Acrobat
Reader in this manual).
Firmware DDF190
Please copy all files from <DVDROM>:\Firmware\EBD190 to a directory on your hard disk, e.g.
C:\TEMP. Change to this directory. In the folder you can find files with the extension .txt, *.doc or
*.pdf. Open it by double-click and follow the instructions in it.
Firmware DDF195
Please copy all files from <CDROM>\FIRMWARE\EBD195 to a directory on your hard disk, e.g.
C:\TEMP. Change to this directory. In the folder you can find files with the extension .txt, *.doc or
*.pdf. Open it by double-click and follow the instructions in it.
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7.11
Installing and Configuring GX640/AMRECManager
7.11.1
Installing
The ARGUS GX460 device driver requires installation of R&S AMRECManager Server and Client.
Execution
1. Execute Setup.exe in <CD Drive>:\GX460\AMRECManager Box\.
2. By default AMRECManager will be installed in C:\Program Files (x86)\Rohde-Schwarz\
AMRECManager and D:\AMRECManager (data folder, if drive D is available, if not, then drive C is
used). If different folders should be used choose "Use extended installation settings".
3. Choose AMREC Server and AMREC Client.
4. Enter IP Address of GX460 hardware (see also chapter Configuration).
7.11.2
Configuring
Only required if IP address of GX460 hardware was modified.

Execution
1. Open AMRECServer.xml located in data folder (default: D:\AMRECManager) with text editor (e.g.
UltraEdit).
2. Search tag <IP1>.
3. Enter valid GX460 ip address.
4. Save and close modified AMRECServer.xml file.
5. Restart PC (or end following processes: AMRECServer.exe, Cco.exe and omniNames.exe).
6. Modified GX460 ip address also has been entered in ARGUS GX460 property dialog window.
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Introduction ___________________________________________________ 1-1

Overview _________________________________________________________ 1-1

General Information _________________________________________________ 1-2

Conventions _______________________________________________________ 1-5

Computer Requirements _____________________________________________ 1-6

Notes for Windows Installation ___________________________________ 2-1

Common Notes ____________________________________________________ 2-1

GUI Differences between Windows Versions______________________________ 2-2

Common Settings___________________________________________________ 2-3

Preparations _______________________________________________________ 2-5

Saving Windows Configuration ________________________________________ 2-9

Preparing the R&S Configuration ______________________________________ 2-10

Configuring Windows 7 _____________________________________________ 2-11

Installing Drivers and Utilities ____________________________________ 3-1

Installing Drivers ____________________________________________________ 3-1

Introduction ___________________________________________________________ 2-5

Windows Explorer ______________________________________________________ 2-3

Hardlock Driver (CodeMeterRuntime64.exe) _________________________________ 3-2

UPS Support for ARGUS _____________________________________________ 3-4

Installing and Setting Up ARGUS Software Packages _________________ 4-1

Introduction _______________________________________________________ 4-1

First Time Installation of ARGUS _______________________________________ 4-2

Dealing with Problems during Installation ________________________________ 4-5

The ARGUS database _______________________________________________ 4-6

The Master Data Directory _______________________________________________ 4-6

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Updating ARGUS __________________________________________________ 4-10

Configuring ARGUS ________________________________________________ 4-12

Troubleshooting ___________________________________________________ 4-26

Introduction _______________________________________________________ 5-1

Setup ARGUS 6.0 License Management Server ___________________________ 5-2

Offline Borrowing License Management Server Options _____________________ 5-3

Configuration of Maximum Borrow Duration __________________________________ 5-3

Importing and Updating ARGUS options ___________________________ 6-9

Introduction _______________________________________________________ 6-9

Process Overview __________________________________________________ 6-9

Devices _______________________________________________________ 7-1

Introduction _______________________________________________________ 7-1

Calibrating HSRG ___________________________________________________ 7-2

Calibrating COMPASS _______________________________________________ 7-6

Configuring a GPS __________________________________________________ 7-8

Updating GPS129 Firmware __________________________________________ 7-9

Updating GB127 Firmware ___________________________________________ 7-10

Initialization of the GX300 Rotor ______________________________________ 7-10

Updating DDF190 / DDF195 Firmware _________________________________ 7-11

7.11 Installing and Configuring GX640/AMRECManager _______________________ 7-12

Installing ____________________________________________________________ 7-12

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1.2 General Information

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