The CERNO 4.0 supports usage alongside PCtel IBFlex, GFlex, and HBFlex Scanners specifically.
Preparing the PCtel Scanner
PCtel scanners must have their IP address changed to 192.168.10.3 and their default gateway set to 192.168.10.1. This is achieved though the free PCTEL Upgrade Assistant program, which can be downloaded from the PCtel website. Download and install this software prior to usage.
Connect the scanner to your PC via ethernet or COM ports. Open the Assistant program and select your scanner from the table. If it does not appear, you may need to search for devices using the button circled on the left of the image below. If it still will not appear, try using a COM port rather than ethernet.
Select “Actions” in the taskbar above, then “Network Interface Settings.” This menu will allow you to change the IP address to 192.168.10.3 and default gateway to 192.168.10.1. Enter these values and hit “Set”. Your scanner is now configured correctly for use with a CERNO Controller.
Connecting a Scanner to the CERNO
Scanners require three connections to function:
Power: The scanner must be externally powered using a battery of your choice. Ranlytics does not provide batteries to be used with customer scanners. The scanner battery can be kept inside the CERNO backpack alongside the scanner for ease of use.
Ethernet: The scanner must be connected to the CERNO Controller using a CAT 6 ethernet cable. Connect the ethernet cable to the second ethernet port on the CERNO Controller, the ethernet port status LEDs will start flashing when the scanner and controller are turned on and successfully connected.
Antennas: Antenna cables must be run from the scanner towards the top of the side-poles on the CERNO backpack. Antennas can either be installed on either side of the backpack (one on each pole), or together on one side if used alongside the Ranlytics GPS Puck.
Backpack Layout Example
Configuring the Scanner HEM
Once the scanner is connected to the CERNO, it will appear on the CERNO Administration Page as a distinct HEM on a device named "CERNO 1". Metrics for all configured channels will appear on the HEM as on all other CERNO HEMs.
On the Settings Page, the Scanner HEM will once again appear as a distinct HEM with CERNO ID "1" (red).
Input the relevant channels in the box indicated by relevant technology (blue). Ensure different channels are separated by commas without spaces. For example, 3 channels "123", "456", and "789" would be inputted as "123,456,789".