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RASS

How to install RASS

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RASS-S installation Guide

How to install RASS-S7

Edition: 1 Edition Date: 12-June-12 Status: Draft Issue


RASS-S Installation Guide v1.0.docx

DOCUMENT CHARACTERISTICS

RASS

How

Edition: 1

Edition Date: 12-June

Status: Draft Issue

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Author: Alain Vander Cruyssen

Editor: Elke Vanuytven

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Tel: +32 14 23 18 11

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S Installation Guide v1.0.docx

HARACTERISTICS

General


How to install RASS-S7

June-12

Draft Issue

Contact Information

Alain Vander Cruyssen

Elke Vanuytven

+32 14 23 18 11

[email protected]

Document Control Information


Win XPSP3

Microsoft Office 2007

2478615 Bytes

Edition Date: 12-June-12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ................................1.1. General information ................................

1.2. Installation contents ................................

2. Retrieving the latest version of RASS

3. Installation ................................3.1. Upgrading from previous version 7.0.x

3.2. New system installation

3.3. Mode 5 tools installation

3.4. Patch installation ................................

3.4.1. Patch installation from DVD or full installer3.4.2. Patch installation from Patch zip

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Retrieving the latest version of RASS-S ................................

............................................................................................Upgrading from previous version 7.0.x ................................................................

New system installation ................................................................................................

Mode 5 tools installation ................................................................................................

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Patch installation from DVD or full installer ................................................................Patch installation from Patch zip file ................................................................


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1. INTRODUCTION

This document describes the steps required to install RASS

1.1. General information

RASS-S v 7 is a software and hardware system granted based on purchased RASS-RASS-S hardware. The customer is entitled to install the software on maximum 2 separate computers, typically one of them will be a laptop system and one will be a desktop system. The laptop will be used to do field work, and run the equipment in real time. engineer’s workplace.

Please make sure the installation is performed using an XP

RASS-S will run on Windows XP professional SP3

Windows 7 professional , 32 bit mode

It will NOT run on VISTA or Win7 64 bits!

1.2. Installation contents

The installation of RASS-S typically installation.

Following items will be installed on your C: ( or D: ) drive:

-RASS-S7 software -RASS-S7 User manual -RASS-S7 Calibration data

-RASS-S7 latest patch data

-Labview v7 Runtime environment

Following items will be installed in your “programs” folder on your C: drive:

-RASS-M tools:

-DRFA912 Scope -TTB Scope -RASS-M Solar extractor -RASS-M Sectorial Recorder -RASS-M DRFA Scope -RASS-M Sectorial Extractor -RASS-M Sectorial Viewer -RASS-M PSR Viewer

-Intersoft Electronics Proxy

2. RETRIEVING THE LATEST VERSION O

You can receive the latest version RASSlast year, or purchased a running maintenacontract.

You can receive RASS-S on a DVD ( hardcopy)Shipping is always at charge of the customer.

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describes the steps required to install RASS-S v 7.0.5.x

General information

S v 7 is a software and hardware system designed to test radar systems. The RASS-S hardware and/or included in a maintenance contract on purchased

customer is entitled to install the software on maximum 2 separate computers, ally one of them will be a laptop system and one will be a desktop system. The laptop will be used to do

field work, and run the equipment in real time. The desktop can be used for preparation work on the

tion is performed using an XP or win7 administrator account

Windows XP professional SP3 and

Windows 7 professional , 32 bit mode!

It will NOT run on VISTA or Win7 64 bits!

Installation contents

S typically contains a number of installers, that are combined into one combined

lowing items will be installed on your C: ( or D: ) drive:

Labview v7 Runtime environment

Following items will be installed in your “programs” folder on your C: drive:

THE LATEST VERSION OF RASS-S

You can receive the latest version RASS-S free of charge in case you have purchased the RASSlast year, or purchased a running maintenance contract at any time prior to expiration of the Maintenance

S on a DVD ( hardcopy) upon simple request to support@intersofthipping is always at charge of the customer.


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. The RASS-S licence is S hardware and/or included in a maintenance contract on purchased

customer is entitled to install the software on maximum 2 separate computers, ally one of them will be a laptop system and one will be a desktop system. The laptop will be used to do

be used for preparation work on the

administrator account!

contains a number of installers, that are combined into one combined

you have purchased the RASS-S in the nce contract at any time prior to expiration of the Maintenance

upon simple request to [email protected]



Alternatively, you can request an ftp access point to our servers, and download the latest release from the ftp server. Typically, only ONE password and login name is assigned per customeris the email address of the POC person.

You can access the ftp site on ftp://ftp.inventiveexplorer:

Once logged in, please navigate to \

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ftp access point to our servers, and download the latest release from the ftp Typically, only ONE password and login name is assigned per customer

is the email address of the POC person.

ftp://ftp.inventive-engineering.com , by typing in this address in your windows

\Software distribution\RASS-S


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ftp access point to our servers, and download the latest release from the ftp Typically, only ONE password and login name is assigned per customer or division. The login

, by typing in this address in your windows



And download either the full 1.3 GB iso file ( this is a disk image that you can burn to a DVD) or download the RASS-S installer folder to your computer.

Iso file: RASS-Sv7058-010612.iso ( example)

Installer folder is RASS v7.0.5.8 010612

Use Nero or other DVD burning utility to burn the iso file to a DVD, or copy the installation folder to your C: drive ( desktop).

Note: The installer will NOT install in the correct location if it is copied onto a USB stick or external HD. You have to copy it to your C: or D: drive! It will

Alternatively, we recommend to use the “Filezila” freeware application to download the installer or patch data from the ftp site:

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And download either the full 1.3 GB iso file ( this is a disk image that you can burn to a DVD) or download to your computer.

( example)

RASS v7.0.5.8 010612 folder ( example)

Use Nero or other DVD burning utility to burn the iso file to a DVD, or copy the installation folder to your C:

The installer will NOT install in the correct location if it is copied onto a USB stick or external HD. You o copy it to your C: or D: drive! It will also run directly of a DVD, but not from a writable disk

Alternatively, we recommend to use the “Filezila” freeware application to download the installer or patch data


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And download either the full 1.3 GB iso file ( this is a disk image that you can burn to a DVD) or download

Use Nero or other DVD burning utility to burn the iso file to a DVD, or copy the installation folder to your C:

The installer will NOT install in the correct location if it is copied onto a USB stick or external HD. You ot from a writable disk.

Alternatively, we recommend to use the “Filezila” freeware application to download the installer or patch data



3. INSTALLATION

If you have a virgin system, that has never had any RASS

If you have a system with an older version of RASS

3.1. Upgrading from previous version 7.0.x

If you find an older RASS-S7 software on your computer, you need to remove it first, if it is version 7.Version 6.x of RASS-S can remain present on the computer, or can be removed.

To remove RASS-S, load the “Add or remove programs” control panel of windows:

Then select “Intersoft Electronics RASS

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have a virgin system, that has never had any RASS-S installed on it, proceed directly to step 3.

If you have a system with an older version of RASS-S installed, proceed with step 3.1.

Upgrading from previous version 7.0.x

software on your computer, you need to remove it first, if it is version 7.S can remain present on the computer, or can be removed.

“Add or remove programs” control panel of windows:

rsoft Electronics RASS-S7” and click Remove.


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S installed on it, proceed directly to step 3.2.

S installed, proceed with step 3.1.

software on your computer, you need to remove it first, if it is version 7.0.x.



-If you want to uninstall other modules, like

-If you want to uninstall the calibration files, repeat keep your Calibration folder data, now is the time to remove them from the them on your desktop. The best solution is always to locate the latest version of the calibration fileCD delivered with your equipment upon delivery, or download it from the ftp server.

-Now check your harddisk where RASS The folder RASS-S7 should be removedshould be untouched.

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If you want to uninstall other modules, like the different RASS-M tools , repeat the procedure for these tools.

If you want to uninstall the calibration files, repeat the step for the RASS-S calibration files. keep your Calibration folder data, now is the time to remove them from the old RASS

The best solution is always to locate the latest version of the calibration fileCD delivered with your equipment upon delivery, or download it from the ftp server.

Now check your harddisk where RASS-S was installed. This can be C: or D: drive. removed or emptied by the above process, the folder :CAMPAIGN


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M tools , repeat the procedure for these tools.

S calibration files. If you want to RASS-S7 folder and backup

The best solution is always to locate the latest version of the calibration files on the

der :CAMPAIGN-S6



-Uninstalling RASS-S will NEVER remove your recorded data if it is stored in CAMPAIGN

Remark: although this is RASS-S7, a CAMPAIGN S7 folder does NOT exist!

-If the RASS-S7 folder is still present on your Harddithis previous version, that can not be removed automatically.

Delete the “RASS-S7” folder manually from your HD.

It is important before to proceed with installation that neither your C: or D: dinamed “RASS-S7” anymore!!

3.2. New system installation

Insert the DVD into your optical drive, and open the DVD, or alternatively, open the Installation folder that was downloaded from the ftp site.

In there you will find a file called “IE Installer.exe” Double click it.

Click “next “ on the following window:

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S will NEVER remove your recorded data if it is stored in CAMPAIGN

S7, a CAMPAIGN S7 folder does NOT exist!

S7 folder is still present on your Harddisk, this could indicate that you have installed patches on at can not be removed automatically.

manually from your HD.

proceed with installation that neither your C: or D: disk contains a folder

New system installation

the DVD into your optical drive, and open the DVD, or alternatively, open the Installation folder that

In there you will find a file called “IE Installer.exe” Double click it.

Click “next “ on the following window:


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S will NEVER remove your recorded data if it is stored in CAMPAIGN-S6.

you have installed patches on

sk contains a folder

the DVD into your optical drive, and open the DVD, or alternatively, open the Installation folder that



The installer will now verify your computer for a number of prerequisite tools, and install them if necessary:The ones that are already installed will be greyed out:

-Labview Runtime -Microsoft visual C++ 2005 and 2008 redistributable-Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 -Adobe Reader -Microsoft DirectX 9.0

Click Next to install them.

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The installer will now verify your computer for a number of prerequisite tools, and install them if necessary:The ones that are already installed will be greyed out:

Microsoft visual C++ 2005 and 2008 redistributable


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The installer will now verify your computer for a number of prerequisite tools, and install them if necessary:



Next, select the RASS tools you wish to install:

By default, all are checked and should be installed.

Also select the “post Install” steps:

Click Next to proceed.

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u wish to install:

By default, all are checked and should be installed.


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Installation will now begin:

First Adobe reader will be installed ( if not yet found on your PC)

Next Direct X drivers will be installed:

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First Adobe reader will be installed ( if not yet found on your PC)

X drivers will be installed:


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Select “I accept the agreement” to proceed; click 2 x Next> . And Finish

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Select “I accept the agreement” to proceed; click 2 x Next> . And Finish


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Click Next to install RASS-S7

RASS-S will be installed on the D: drive if it is available, if not, it will be installed on the C: drive.

Do not browse the location manually

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S will be installed on the D: drive if it is available, if not, it will be installed on the C: drive.

manually, since RASS-S will not work If it is not installed on the root of C: or D:


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S will be installed on the D: drive if it is available, if not, it will be installed on the C: drive.

S will not work If it is not installed on the root of C: or D: .



The install may take several minutes!

Click Finish to complete.

Next, some other installers will run, installing the RASSRASS-S tool.

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The install may take several minutes!

Next, some other installers will run, installing the RASS-M tools which are much smaller in size than the


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M tools which are much smaller in size than the



A special tool is the TTB tool. If you need to use it with Mode 5, select “complete” install, if not , just use the Typical Install:

In case you select “Complete”, the tool requests a licence key. This is to protect Mode 5 secure data packages included. If you do not need this, click Back. The key can be requested from Intersoft if you are a NATO or military user. We reserve the right

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A special tool is the TTB tool. If you need to use it with Mode 5, select “complete” install, if not , just use the

In case you select “Complete”, the tool requests a licence key. This is to protect Mode 5 secure data packages included. If you do not need this, click Back. The key can be requested from Intersoft if you are a

or military user. We reserve the right to deny this key.


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A special tool is the TTB tool. If you need to use it with Mode 5, select “complete” install, if not , just use the

In case you select “Complete”, the tool requests a licence key. This is to protect Mode 5 secure data packages included. If you do not need this, click Back. The key can be requested from Intersoft if you are a



Click Install. And then Finish

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Click OK.

Finally, the tool will install a patch for RASSin the installer. .

You should now see a successful Installatio

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Finally, the tool will install a patch for RASS-S 7.0.5 if you selected this in the post install list, and if available

You should now see a successful Installation summary:


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d this in the post install list, and if available



3.3. Mode 5 tools installation

In case you own a RSE760 and wish to use it for Mode 5 target injection or FRUIT generation, you can install the RASS-S for Mode 5 option.

To install, open the folder “Products” in your installation DVD or folder.

Locate the file “Intersoft Electronics RASS

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Mode 5 tools installation

In case you own a RSE760 and wish to use it for Mode 5 target injection or FRUIT generation, you can S for Mode 5 option.

To install, open the folder “Products” in your installation DVD or folder.

Locate the file “Intersoft Electronics RASS-S7-M5.msi” and double click it.


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In case you own a RSE760 and wish to use it for Mode 5 target injection or FRUIT generation, you can



This window will appear:

Click “Next”

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Now enter the Mode 5 licence key. This is to protect Mode 5 secure data packages included. If you do not need this, click Cancel. The key can be requested from Intersoft if you are a NATO or military user. We reserve the right to deny this key.

Enter the key as illustrated in the example. ( This is a dummy key shown), and keyboard to confirm the entry.

Then click Next.

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This is to protect Mode 5 secure data packages included. If you do not he key can be requested from Intersoft if you are a NATO or military user. We

Enter the key as illustrated in the example. ( This is a dummy key shown), and hit the Tab


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This is to protect Mode 5 secure data packages included. If you do not he key can be requested from Intersoft if you are a NATO or military user. We

hit the Tab-key on your



The tool will search for the RASS-S installation, and will add Mode 5 tools in the “ADD

Click “Install”

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S installation, and will add Mode 5 tools in the “ADD


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S installation, and will add Mode 5 tools in the “ADD-ON” folder.



At the end, this window will appear:

Beware! The Mode 5 software is the version of the original update to the Mode 5 tools as well, so next proceed to the step

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At the end, this window will appear: click Finish.

Beware! The Mode 5 software is the version of the original 7.0.5 software. The patches might include update to the Mode 5 tools as well, so next proceed to the step 3.4.1 , and rerun the patch installation


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7.0.5 software. The patches might include rerun the patch installation!



3.4. Patch installation

On a monthly basis, Intersoft releases patches on the latest released software. To findpatches do, you can download the Release Notes of the latest version from the ftp site.

If you have installed a version 7.0.5.x before, and wish toseveral ways:

3.4.1. Patch installation from DVD

Use or create a DVD from a ftp download , containing the latest released version of RASSv7.0.5.8.. This is RASS-S v7.0.5 , plus patch 8.

On the DVD, locate the “E:\PatchData

or simply Run the installer of RASS

installer in the final post-installation dialog:

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Patch installation

ntersoft releases patches on the latest released software. To findpatches do, you can download the Release Notes of the latest version from the ftp site.

If you have installed a version 7.0.5.x before, and wish to update to the latest patch , you can do this in

Patch installation from DVD or full installer

download , containing the latest released version of RASSS v7.0.5 , plus patch 8.

PatchData\InstallPatch.exe” file and run it,

n the installer of RASS-S again, skip all full installations and only check the patch

installation dialog: .


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ntersoft releases patches on the latest released software. To find out what these patches do, you can download the Release Notes of the latest version from the ftp site.

, you can do this in

download , containing the latest released version of RASS-S. For example

, skip all full installations and only check the patch



Following window will appear, and

Beware! The tool will search for C:you have 2 RASS-S7 folders, onlyare removed!

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Following window will appear, and the tool will install a patch for RASS-S 7.0.5. ( in this case patch 8)

The tool will search for C:\RASS-S7 folder first, if not found, it will search for D:S7 folders, only the one on your C: drive will be upgraded. So make sure the doubles


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( in this case patch 8)

S7 folder first, if not found, it will search for D:\RASS-S7. So if So make sure the doubles



3.4.2. Patch installation from

Alternatively, download the “Patch 7.0.5px.zip” file from our ftp site. ( See

Unzip this folder, and locate the InstallPatch.exe” file on it and run it

Following window will appear, and the tool will install a patch for RASS

Beware! The tool will search for C:you have 2 RASS-S7 folders, only the one on C: drive will be u

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Patch installation from Patch zip file

Alternatively, download the “Patch 7.0.5px.zip” file from our ftp site. ( See step 2 above

Unzip this folder, and locate the InstallPatch.exe” file on it and run it

Following window will appear, and the tool will install a patch for RASS-S 7.0.5.

The tool will search for C:\RASS-S7 folder first, if not found, it will search for D:S7 folders, only the one on C: drive will be upgraded.


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step 2 above)

S7 folder first, if not found, it will search for D:\RASS-S7. So if



4. RUN RASS-S7

Finally, you should see a “RASS-S7.vi”

Alternatively, you can open the C: or D:

Check the version number in the upper right corner, it should indicate the latest version numbelater) .

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S7.vi” shortcut on your desktop.

Alternatively, you can open the C: or D:\RASS-S7\RASS-S7.vi tool .

Check the version number in the upper right corner, it should indicate the latest version numbe


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Check the version number in the upper right corner, it should indicate the latest version number. (7.0.5.8 or

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