What is ICS RRL Plugin?
ICS RRL Plugin is an integration of ACMA’s RRL daily extracts into ATDI’s RF modeling and simulation tools such as HTZ Warfare, ICS Designer and ICS Telecom.
The plugin imports, on daily basis, and hosts a clone copy of RRL database online without any efforts required from end users. The entire importation process has been automated.
The provided records are read-only, hence no users can add or modify any of the existing records.
Is the end-user required to download entire/partial RRL database?
No, the entire driver behind the plugin is to make the records searching criteria and equipment importation extremely simple and effective. Users are not required to pre-download or post-process any form of records. The plugin will automatically liaise with its own, online-hosted, SQL database and overlay the licensed equipment within the tool.
How long does it take to get 500 microwave links or 1000 land-mobile stations on the map together with all subsequent RF parameters?
Its a matter of one minute including loading time. The actual downloading process would be 1-10 seconds depending on internet speed. It was tested with areas as big as NSW.
How does it work?
The plugin has two major parts,
Online API: Obviously internet connectivity is required to query and access the online database. The user has nothing else to do with this part.
Local windows compatible executable that take the form of extension to ATDI’s tools. The user is required to download and install this part to be able to make use of the service.
Does it require fast internet connection?
No not really. 56kbps internet speed will do fine. All online transactions are seamlessly compressed
Is it secure?
All online transactions are going through HTTPS SSL encryption. The certificate is typically updated every 6-12 months.
What are the requirements?
Internet connectivity
Pre-generated username/password (issued by ATDI PTY)
Windows operating system (x86 or x64)
.NET Framework 4.5 or higher (Typically available on Windows VISTA and above)
One of ATDI’s tools (ICS/HTZ)
Hardware requirements?
The plugin itself is not execution intensive – no need for a powerful PC. Any PC will do.
Will it work without using ATDI’s products?
Yes, but you will only be able to view the records
What parameters can be imported?
The plugin can deal with P2P FX links and land mobile services (TX/RX). The following parameters are supported:
Antenna height
EIRP and related parameters (gains/losses)
Antenna type – not pattern at this stage
Bandwidth and frequency
emission designation
License number
Long/lat
Address
Antenna orientation
others..
Shall I be concerned with firewall?
Firewall should not be a problem. The service provided is similar to web-browsing.