3.3 - Testing radar operation using SPx RadarView

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Last updated: Aug 24, 2021 by Charlotte Dakin-NorrisVersion comment
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The SPx RadarView application consists of two files which must be located in the same folder (any folder) on your computer: SPXRadarView.exe and SPXRadarView.cpv. The default .cpv file should be adequate to endure the radar is operating correctly. To make a recording or for detailed site analysis a radar specific .cpv file may be required.





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To use SPx RadarView

  1. Run SPXRadarView.exe. You should see a blank main screen:



    Note: In the lower panel, the Video and Turn indicators will be red to indicate that there is no communication with the sensor.


  2. Click the Channel-A menu and select the Source... option.





  3. Ensure that the Selection option is set to Network and in the section below, enter the IP Address of the sensor. The Port must be set to 6317. Click OK


  4. Once the IP address and port are correctly set and the application makes contact with the sensor, the Video and Turn indicators should turn green. Shortly after, you should begin to see radar scan information within the main window:


  5.  If you see a response similar to that shown here, then you can be assured that the sensor is functioning correctly and can be remounted on its post and returned to service.