IADS Real Time Station

User Guide

Version 9.2.2 July 2019

Curtiss-Wright Document SSD-IADS-153
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Table of Contents
1. IADS Real Time Station ..............................................................................................1
1.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Start Wizard......................................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Data Source ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.4. IADS Data Directory ........................................................................................................... 3
1.5. IADS Configuration File ..................................................................................................... 4
1.6. SmartEU .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.7. Embedded PCM................................................................................................................... 6
2. IADS Chapter 10 Processing.......................................................................................7
2.1. IADS Chapter 10 Overview ................................................................................................. 7
2.2. IADS Chapter 10 Supported Formats ................................................................................. 8
2.3. IRIG 106 Chapter 10 Real Time........................................................................................ 10
2.4. IRIG 106 Chapter 10 File ................................................................................................. 13
3. IadsTpp Sources .........................................................................................................15
3.1. Acra PCAP File ................................................................................................................. 15
3.2. Acra IENA or iNetX........................................................................................................... 16
3.3. Acra Compact Flash.......................................................................................................... 18
3.4. TTC DAR3 PCAP .............................................................................................................. 20
3.5. TTC DAR3 Real Time ........................................................................................................ 21
3.6. TTC Chapter 4 Binary File ............................................................................................... 22
3.7. iNet TmNS ......................................................................................................................... 23
4. Direct Decom Sources ................................................................................................24
4.1. L3 MFT Vista..................................................................................................................... 24
4.2. Acra GTS/DEC .................................................................................................................. 25
4.3. Lumistar LS50 ................................................................................................................... 26
4.4. Lumistar LS-28-DRSM ...................................................................................................... 27
4.5. TTC DBS-120 and TTC DBS-140 ..................................................................................... 28
4.6. Acra SAMDEC .................................................................................................................. 29
5. Composite Data Source .............................................................................................30
6. Classic Sources ...........................................................................................................33
6.1. IADS Custom ..................................................................................................................... 33
6.2. L3 550 System 6/7/8 .......................................................................................................... 34
6.3. L3 550 Vista ...................................................................................................................... 35
6.4. L3 S6200 ............................................................................................................................ 36
6.5. Smartronix Omega 3000 ................................................................................................... 36
6.6. L3 0/S90............................................................................................................................. 37
6.7. EAFB MCS ........................................................................................................................ 38
7. Using RT Station as a Secondary Real Time Client ...............................................39
8. Auto-Launching Real Time Station .........................................................................40

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8.1. Auto-launching Real Time Station..................................................................................... 40

8.2. Auto-Launching RT Station at Power-On ......................................................................... 40
8.3. Minimize System Resource Usage ..................................................................................... 41

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1. IADS Real Time Station

1.1. Introduction
The IADS Real Time Station (RT Station) product is a real time application that can process
and display data from various telemetry data sources including third party ground stations.
RT Station combines data acquisition, processing, archiving and the IADS Display Client for
both real time and playback operations. Upon launching RT Station, a Start Wizard is
provided to guide you through the process of selecting the required setup information to run.

1.2. Start Wizard

The IADS Start Wizard will automatically run each time RT Station is started. The Start
Wizard is comprised of several pages that need to be completed in order to begin processing
and visualizing data. Each of these pages are described in detail in the following topics.
Note: When selecting a file or path using the wizard, there are some important considerations
to take into account. Some options require you to make your choices from the perspective of
a computer you are not interfacing with directly. For example, when making your choice
where the IADS Server will store IADS data files, this path must have a direct correlation to
the physical IADS Server hardware.

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1.3. Data Source

The first page in the Start Wizard requires you to select the IADS data source. The Start
Wizard will have one or more pages to further specify the required system and setup
information for the data source that is selected, which are further defined in this document.
The following table lists the data sources and their required setup files available in RT
Station.

Data Source Setup File

L3 O/S90 IADS PRN File
L3 550 System 6/7/8 Parameter Exchange files and IADS Config file
Smartronix Omega 3000 IADS Omega IOM data server
L3 550 Vista Vista XML module files (Selection is a directory)
L3 S6200 S6200 Mission Xref file
EAFB MCS MDT XML File
IADS Custom IADS PRN File (Similar format as the OS90 interface)
L3 MFT Vista Vista XML module files (Selection is a directory)
Lumistar LS50 Acra XidML or TTC XML
Lumistar LS-28-DRSM Acra XidML or TTC XML
Acra GTS/DEC Acra XidML or TTC XML
Acra (IENA, iNetX) Acra XidML
Acra SAMDEC Acra XidML
Data file & Strategy file, extracted from or on CF reader; XidML
Acra Compact Flash
file optional
Acra PCAP File Acra XidML
iNet TmNS Acra XidML, TTC XML or TMATS
TTC DAR3 Real Time TTC XML
TTC DAR3 PCAP TTC XML
TTC Chapter 4 Binary File Acra XidML, TTC XML or TMATS
TTC DBS-120 Acra XidML, TTC XML or TMATS
TTC DBS-140 Acra XidML, TTC XML or TMATS
RIG 106 Chapter10 Real
TMATS information from recorder or file
Time *
IRIG 106 Chapter10 File * Chapter 10 file and TMATS information
Composite Data Source * Chapter 10 file, TMATS and embedded data source setup file
* Requires additional license options from Curtiss-Wright IADS
Note: For use with Acroamatics, the IADS Custom data source is selected.

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1.4. IADS Data Directory

At the Choose Data Directory page in the Start Wizard you are required to select a location
on your system to store the parameter data and other various internal files that will be created
when you run IADS. It is recommended to choose the highest performance drive on your PC
for your data directory.
The following options can be enabled by selecting the checkbox:
Prevent me from overwriting previous archives - When selected, prevents existing data, in
the data directory selected in the start wizard from being overwritten. A new data folder will
be created automatically.
Disable Data Archiving - When selected, prevents the system from archiving IADS data
files.
Enable Support for 16bit IADS Data Files - Stores 16 bit parameters as 16 bit words in the
IADS data files (32bit by default); to allow for more storage space.

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1.5. IADS Configuration File

The IADS Configuration “Config” file is a database file that contains a series of tables to
describe IADS display information, parameter definitions, and other user specific data that is
necessary to run IADS. If you do not already have an IADS Configuration file, you will have
to create a new one to start with.

Choose IADS Config File options:

Create new Config file - The system will automatically create a new IADS Configuration file
with parameters found in the data source. The default name NewConfigFile.iadsConfig is
offered when you save a new Configuration file the first time. This name should be changed
to something applicable to your project.
Choose existing Config file - When IADS is initially installed this setting is left blank. Click
the [...] button to select an IADS configuration file. Each subsequent run of the Start Wizard
will show this Configuration file name and location in the Choose existing config file field. It
will contain all changes from previous runs. Select this option to continue with your last
saved Configuration file.
Note: When IADS is installed an “Iads” Public documents folder is created at
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Iads. It is recommended to save your IADS Configuration files to
this folder.
Allow IADS to add parameters found in data source [Default] – Add missing data source
parameters to the configuration.
Allow IADS to remove parameters no longer in data source – Removes old data source
parameters from the configuration.

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1.6. SmartEU
Selections in the SmartEU wizard page are optional. The purpose of the SmartEU is to
convert raw data into engineering units based on information in the instrumentation setup file.
Note: The first time you use a SmartEU feature it is recommended that you select a new
(empty) destination directory and new IADS config file in the Start Wizard. The results that
are generated can be compared against existing derived parameter definitions to determine if
the results of the SmartEU are satisfactory.

SmartEU Options:
Concatenate XidML word fragments - This option will take information from the X-
Bitmap portion of the AlgorithmSet in the XidML file to automatically concatenate word
fragments that are defined there. An example of this is placing a 16 bit HI_TIME word in a
12 bit PCM stream. KSetup will create HI_TIME_Frame_1_1 and
HI_TIME_Frame_1_2. IADS will take these definitions and recreate HI_TIME.
Detect and translate ASCII values from Acra UART cards into floating point number -
This option relies on the message definitions of the Acra UAR-102 card and is used for serial
streams that have ASCII numerals embedded in them. The bytes of the message will be put
in an array and then the value of the message will be translated into a floating point
number. Only one ASCII number can appear per message. Acra uses the start and end
sequences to "parse" the incoming stream into these values and IADS will only use the words
that it needs for the portion - it will skip the start/stop sequence and it will skip the Acra even
( duplicate ) words.
For example if you have UAR_0_J4_Msg1 and it is comprised of 9 words:
UAR_0_J4_Msg1_DW0 - UAR_0_J4_Msg1_DW8. The "data" portions of these words
(ignoring start and stop sequences) will be used to create the floating point value which will
appear as UAR_0_J4_Msg1.

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Concatenate TTC extended read parameters - TTC extended reads are automatically
detected if the ExtendedReads.csv file is located in the \Program Files\IADS\IadsTpp
directory. The IadsTppLog.txt file (generated after you run RT Station in the "Logs"
directory) will list all the extended read parameters.
Note: SmartEU currently supports Acra XidML and TTC XML files only.

1.7. Embedded PCM

The Embedded PCM page in the start wizard is an option only for those data sources that use
Acra XidML, TTC XML or TMATS file to describe PCM metrics; such as the Acra
GTS/DEC, Lumistar, TTC DBS 120, TTC DBS 140 and Chapter 10 Real Time. Embedded
PCM is used to describe another (usually legacy) PCM stream that is embedded in the
system's master PCM stream.

To add an embedded PCM definition:

1. Click the Add Embedded PCM button.
2. Click the Select Master PCM stream drop down to select the master data stream.
3. Enter a comma separated list of parameters in the master PCM stream that represents the
embedded stream.
4. Click the [...] button in the following field to select the instrumentation setup file for the
embedded stream.
5. Click the Select the embedded PCM stream definition drop down to select the stream.
6. Click Next.

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2. IADS Chapter 10 Processing

2.1. IADS Chapter 10 Overview
Curtiss-Wright IADS provides support for IRIG-106 Chapter 10 with the IADS Real Time
Station product line for both stand-alone systems (IADS-TELEM-RTSTATION) and control
room based multiple display systems (IADS-TELEM-BASE-TPP); collectively known as RT
Station in this document. RT Station provides processing for the real time Chapter 10 UDP
stream or playback from a Chapter 10 data file. The Start Wizard allows the user to describe
the content of the Chapter 10 source along with a combination of TMATS files and other
COTS instrumentation files.

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2.2. IADS Chapter 10 Supported Formats

PCM
RT Station supports PCM Chapter 10 packets in unpacked and throughput mode. Time
stamps for this packet type are periodic and will appear every PCM minor frame. Each PCM
stream will be processed independently. The following file types can be used to define the
content of any particular PCM stream:
1. TMATS file (IRIG 106 Chapter). This file can either be a standalone file or you can use
the TMATS portion of your Chapter 10 file.
2. Acra XidML file
3. TTC XML file. You can generate this file by exporting your TTC project into an XML file.
ARINC 429
RT Station supports ARINC Chapter 10 packets. Currently the content of the ARINC busses
must appear in a TMATS file in the B group. RT Station supports and expects ARINC busses
to appear in their “sub-channeled” format where sub-channeled ARINC busses appear in the
same Chapter 10 packet. Each ARINC channel, which can be a collection of sub-channels, is
processed independently in RT Station. The time for these sources is aperiodic and is updated
each time it updates in the Chapter 10 packet. Mid-packet time offsets are also considered a
“time update” and will be treated accordingly.
Parameter definitions in a TMATS file that share the same combination of octal label and
SDI bits and appear on the same ARINC bus, will be consolidated to form the raw or “TPP”
parameter in RT Station as shown:
1. A 32 bit unsigned TPP parameter will be created. It will be named
BusName_BUS_BB_OLBL_LL_SDI_NN where:
BusName = Name of bus
BB = Bus number
LL = Octal number
NN = SDI code
2. A derived parameter, using the TPP parameter above as input, will be automatically created
within the RT Station Configuration file for usage within the displays.
1553
Each 1553 channel (bus) will be processed independently in RT Station. The time for these
sources is aperiodic and is updated each time it updates in the Chapter 10 packet. Mid-packet
time offsets are also considered a “time update” and treated accordingly. RT Station will
generate an IADS raw (TPP) parameter for each bus message defined in the TMATS file
within the RT Station configuration file. In addition, a derived parameter will be created in
the configuration file, using the raw parameter as input. Users who do not wish do fully
populate a TMATS file can leave just the bus messages there and define bus measurements
by hand as derived parameters using the Configuration Tool in the Client Workstation.
Video
RT Station supports Format 1 (MPEG-2) and Format 2 (MPEG-4) of the Chapter 10 Video
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in the IADS Media Player channel list as “Channel 1”, “Channel 2”, etc where “Channel 1” is
the first enabled Chapter 10 video channel, “Channel 2” is the second, etc.
Unless data archiving has been disabled in the IADS Start Wizard, video will also be
recorded as AVI files in the IADS data output directory the user selected. The files names
will appear as “Video Channel #1.avi”, “Video Channel #2.avi”, etc where “Video Channel
#1.avi” is the first enabled Chapter 10 video channel, “Video Channel #2.avi” is the second,
etc.
IADS recommends using the latest version of the ffdshow codec available on-line (ffdshow-
tryouts.sourceforge.net).
Analog
RT Station supports the packed format of the Chapter 10 Analog standard. Each analog
channel will be processed independently in RT Station. Time is periodic for each source and
is updated once for each sampling sequence (see IRIG 106 Chapter 10 documentation for the
definition of a “sampling sequence”).
Multiple analog signals can be sub-channeled into one analog Chapter 10 channel in
accordance with IRIG 106. RT Station supports and encourages this configuration. Assigning
each signal to an individual analog Chapter 10 channel can result in overall performance
degradation in RT Station.

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2.3. IRIG 106 Chapter 10 Real Time

To connect to an IRIG 106 Chapter 10 Real Time data source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the IRIG 106 Chapter 10 Real Time Data Source option from the drop down menu
> Next.
3. Click the [...] button to select one or more files that describe the instrumentation setup and
parameter definitions for the different Chapter 10 packets (multiple files can be selected
simultaneously by holding down the Ctrl key) > click Next.
In certain cases (video and analog) the recorder is also the content provider; the file that
describes the recorder layout (see step 5.) will need to be selected here as well.
Note: Supported file types are Acra XidML, TTC XML, TMATS and Chapter 10. Data
streams that are identified in the files are listed on the “Channel Mapping” wizard page.
Stream names must be unique across instrumentation files; there cannot be any duplicate
names describing PCM, ARINC, or other data. To remove a file from the list, select it
and click the button.

4. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
5. Select an option to get the recorder layout information either directly from the Chapter 10
device or from a file; this information will be used to determine the channel mapping on
the following page. If retrieving the TMATS from a recorder, select the associated COM
port; or enter the Ethernet IP and Port Id. Click the Update TMATS button to generate a
TMATS file from the Ethernet/Serial connection to the recorder > click Next.

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6. You can map channels to stream names manually, or automatically by clicking the Auto-
populate button (stream names and channels names must match exactly). To match
channels manually, click the Stream drop down next to the Ch Name entry to view the list
of stream names and make a selection.
In certain cases (video and analog) the recorder is also the content provider; the file that
describes the recorder layout here will also need to be selected in step 3. (instrumentation
setup files) so the data stream can be mapped to the channel.
Note: Clicking the Auto-populate button will undo any channels that are hand-mapped. It
is recommended to auto-populate (if applicable), then hand-map those channels that are
active (black) but <not set> as necessary.
[Optional] Merge ARINC Channels - Select the checkbox to merge Chapter 10 ARINC
channels if the Chapter 10 recorder does not support sub-channeling. Click Next.

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7. [Optional] Click the Add Embedded PCM > click Next. ( See section 1.7. )
8. Click the Network Interface drop down to select the NIC the data is coming in on. Enter
the Multi-cast address if applicable. Enter the Port Id that the data is coming in on (default
is 5006). If you are using a Heim data recorder you can use the ConfigC10DC utility to
control the data flow and set the Port Id.

9. Click the Test Connection button. After validation (all green lights) > click Next.
10. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
11. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
12. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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2.4. IRIG 106 Chapter 10 File

To connect to an IRIG 106 Chapter 10 File data source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the IRIG 106 Chapter 10 File Data Source option from the drop down menu >
click Next.
3. Click the [...] button to select one or more Chapter 10 files. If more than one file is selected
they must be in the same directory and represent one contiguous time > click Next.
4. Click the [...] button to select one or more files that describe the instrumentation setup and
parameter definitions for the different Chapter 10 packets (multiple files can be selected
simultaneously by holding down the Ctrl key) > click Next.
In certain cases (video and analog) the recorder is also the content provider; the file that
describes the recorder layout (see step 6.) will need to be selected here as well.
Note: Supported file types are Acra XidML, TTC XML, TMATS and Chapter 10. Data
streams that are identified in the files are listed on the “Channel Mapping” wizard page.
Stream names must be unique across instrumentation files; there cannot be any duplicate
names describing PCM, ARINC, or other data. To remove a file from the list, select it
and click the button.

5. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
6. Select an option to get the recorder layout information either directly from the Chapter 10
device or from a file; this information will be used to determine the channel mapping on
the following page. If retrieving the TMATS from a recorder, select the associated COM
port; or enter the Ethernet IP and Port Id. Click the Update TMATS button to generate a
TMATS file from the Ethernet/Serial connection to the recorder > click Next.
In certain cases (video and analog) the recorder is also the content provider; the file that
describes the recorder layout here will also need to be selected in step 4. (instrumentation
setup files) so the data stream can be mapped to the channel.

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7. You can map channels to stream names manually, or automatically by clicking the Auto-
populate button (stream names and channels names must match exactly). To match
channels manually, click the Stream drop down next to the Ch Name entry to view the list
of stream names and make a selection.
Note: Clicking the Auto-populate button will undo any channels that are hand-mapped. It
is recommended to auto-populate (if applicable), then hand-map those channels that are
active (black) but <not set> as necessary.
[Optional] Merge ARINC Channels - Select the checkbox to merge Chapter 10 ARINC
channels if the Chapter 10 recorder does not support sub-channeling.
Click Next.

8. [Optional] Click the Add Embedded PCM > click Next. ( See section 1.7. )
9. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
10. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
11. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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3. IadsTpp Sources
3.1. Acra PCAP File
The playback of one or more Acra PCAP files in IADS.
To connect to an Acra PCAP File data source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Acra PCAP File data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Click the [...] button to select the Main XidML File from the directory. Click the [...] button
to add files that contain PCM definitions for the PBM card if applicable > click Next.
4.
5. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
6. Select the All Packages or Selected Packages option. To select only those IENA packages
you are interested in viewing, use the arrow buttons to add them to the right side of the
dialog > click Next.
[Optional] I have multiple KAMs whose PTP time is not synchronized to a master
source or switch - Checking this box forces all packets to align to one arbitrary time line.
Data alignment across sources can suffer in this case. This is not recommended for actual
flight test.
[Optional] PTP leap seconds to subtract - Enter the number of PTP leap seconds to
subtract from the IADS IRIG clock.
6. Click the [...] button to select the PCAP files. The files should be in one directory and
represent one contiguous time > click Next.
Note: To add event package information as IP Address, Port Number and Hex ID, select
the Process Event Package checkbox.

7. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )

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8. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
9. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

3.2. Acra IENA or iNetX

The Acra Ethernet data source needs to be configured in advance and ready to interface with
IADS prior to running the Start Wizard:
• The Acra Ethernet output module has been configured correctly using the Acra software.
• Verify network communications with the Acra Ethernet module.
Note: Wireless interfaces should be avoided for any type of UDP work. Also, UDP packets
can be blocked by firewalls and/or NET balancing software; disabling these features may be
necessary.
To connect to an Acra Ethernet data source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Acra (IENA or iNetX) data source option from the drop down menu > click
Next.
3. Click the upper [...] button to select the XidML file that describes the parameter definitions
in the data stream. [Optional] Click the lower [...] button to select additional files that
describe PCM definitions for the PBM card if applicable > click Next.
4. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
5. Select (check) the IENA packages you are interested in viewing > click Next.
[Optional] I have multiple KAMs whose PTP time is not synchronized to a master
source or switch - Checking this box forces all packets to align to one arbitrary time line.
Data alignment across sources can suffer in this case. This is not recommended for actual
flight test.
[Optional] PTP leap seconds to subtract - Enter the number of PTP leap seconds to
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6. Click the Network Interface drop down to select the NIC the data is coming in on. Enter
the Multi-cast or Broadcast address if applicable. Enter the Port Id that the data is coming
in on (default is 1023).
7. Click the Test Connection button. After validation (all green lights) > click Next.
8. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
9. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
10. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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3.3. Acra Compact Flash

IADS post test data processing from an Acra Compact Flash card; or the extracted data and
strategy files from a CF reader. Currently, only the 32-bit version of IADS Real Time Station
supports Acra CF processing (Start > All Programs > IADS > Win32 > IADS Real Time
Station).
The strategy file is created at C:\Acra\Kprogram\ when you program the KAM. If you use
KFlashcardXid to initialize the card, you can select the strategy (.txt) file in the dialog and it
will get copied to the card. Otherwise, you can select the strategy file that resides in the Acra
directory for the Real Time Station start wizard entry. If you do select the strategy (.txt) file
in the "initialize card" dialog, when you do an extraction it will get copied off in the same
directory with the .dat file.
Troubleshooting: If an error occurs “Error reading CF device or file: Acra Load Library
(kflashex.dll) failed." The kflashex.dll has to be in a folder that is listed in the Path
environment variable; I usually put it in the "C:\Windows\System32" directory.
To connect to an Acra Compact Flash Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Acra Compact Flash data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Select the device directory if the CD Device option is applicable, or select Raw Data File
and click the ... button to select the Data (.dat) and Strategy (.txt) files from a directory on
your PC > click Next.

4. [Optional] Click the [...] button to select a XidML file from the directory; if the CF
recording contains video the XidML file will sync the video with other data automatically.
If you do not provide a XidML file, the start time of the first frame of video will have to
be set in the Video Player properties IrigStartTime, to synchronize. Select a time word or
click the Use this start time option and enter the desired start time > click Next.
5. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
6. Click the drop down to select an event > click Next.

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7. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
8. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
9. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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3.4. TTC DAR3 PCAP

To connect to a TTC DAR3 PCAP Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the TTC DAR3 PCAP data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Click the [...] button to select the TTC XML file that describes the network topology.
[Optional] Add a TMATS file to describe any derived parameters > click Next.
Note: Click the checkbox in the grid to enable or disable processing for a particular node.

4. Click the [...] button to select the PCAP files. The files should be in one directory and
represent one contiguous time > click Next.
5. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
6. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
7. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
8. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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3.5. TTC DAR3 Real Time

To connect to a TTC DAR3 Real Time Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the TTC DAR3 Real Time data source option from the drop down menu > click
Next.
3. Click the [...] button to select the TTC XML file that describes the network topology.
[Optional] Add a TMATS file to describe any derived parameters > click Next.
Note: Click the checkbox in the grid to enable or disable processing for a particular node.

4. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
5. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
6. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
7. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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3.6. TTC Chapter 4 Binary File

To connect to a TTC Chapter 4 Binary Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the TTC Chapter 4 Binary File data source option from the drop down menu >
click Next.
3. Click the ... button to select the instrumentation setup file from the directory. Click the drop
down to select a data stream (if applicable) > click Next.
4. Click the ... button to select the TTC Chapter 4 BIN file > click Next.

5. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
6. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
7. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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3.7. iNet TmNS

To connect to an iNet TmNS Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the iNet TmNS data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Click the [...] button to select the instrumentation setup file from the directory. Supported
file types are Acra XidML, TTC XML and TMATS. Click the drop down to select a data
stream (if applicable) > click Next.
4. Click the Network Interface drop down to select the NIC the data is coming in on. Enter
the Multi-cast address if applicable (default is 224.1.1.1) and the Port Id that the data is
coming in on (default is 5010).
5. Click the Test Connection button. After validation (all green lights) > click Next.

6. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
7. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
8. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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4. Direct Decom Sources

4.1. L3 MFT Vista
To connect to an L3 MFT Vista Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the L3 MFT Vista data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Enter the Host Name (computer name) of the Vista server or click the ... button to select it
from the Network.
4. Enter the path name of the Vista module file directory or click the ... button to select it from
the directory. Enter the Vista Processing Module Name > click Next.

5. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
6. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
7. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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4.2. Acra GTS/DEC

The GTSDEC data source needs to be configured in advance and ready to interface with
IADS prior to running the Start Wizard:
• Installation of the ACRA GTSSDK software.
• Installation of the ACRA GTS/DEC decom card.
To connect to an Acra GTS/DEC Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Acra GTS/DEC data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Click the Card Serial Number drop down to select the applicable GTSDEC card if more
than one card is installed in your system.
4. Click the ... button to select the instrumentation setup file from the directory. Click the drop
down to select the PCM stream. Click the drop down to select the PCM Source Type. Click
the drop down to select the PCM Signal Type. Click the drop down to select the Time
Source. Repeat for Channel 2 if applicable (select the Active checkbox to activate) > click
Next.
Note: To rebroadcast the PCM as Telemetry Network Sever (TmNS) UDP packets, select
the checkbox.

5. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
6. [Optional] Click the Add Embedded PCM > click Next. ( See section 1.7. )
7. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
8. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
9. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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4.3. Lumistar LS50

The Lumistar data source needs to be configured in advance and ready to interface with IADS
prior to running the Start Wizard:
• Installation of the Lumistar software.
• Installation of the Lumistar decom.
Note: The Lumistar server software and IADS cannot run simultaneously.
To connect to a Lumistar Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Lumistar data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Click the ... button to select the instrumentation setup file from the directory. Click the drop
down to select a data stream (if applicable) > click Next.
4. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
5. Select your IADS time source. If an External Time Code Generator (TCG) is available,
that is your best option > click Next.
6. Select your PCM Source Type and PCM Signal Type from the drop down menu > click
Next.
7. [Optional] Click the Add Embedded PCM > click Next. ( See section 1.7. )
8. To rebroadcast the PCM as Telemetry Network Sever (TmNS) UDP packets, select the
checkbox. Select the NIC and enter the IP and Port number the data will go on.

9. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
10. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
11. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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4.4. Lumistar LS-28-DRSM

To connect to a Lumistar LS-28-DRSM Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Lumistar LS-28-DRSM data source option from the drop down menu > click
Next.

3. Click the ... button to select the instrumentation setup file from the directory.
4. Click the drop down to select a PCM stream. Select your PCM Source Type and PCM
Signal Type.
5. Select your IADS time source. If an External Time Code Generator (TCG) is available,
that is your best option > click Next.
6. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
7. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the ... button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
8. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
9. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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4.5. TTC DBS-120 and TTC DBS-140

To connect to a TTC DBS Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the TTC DBS-120 or TTC DBS-140 data source option from the drop down menu
> click Next.
3. Click the ... button to select the instrumentation setup file from the directory. Currently
Acra XidML, TTC XML and TMATS files are supported. This file should contain the
parameter definitions of the data stream > click Next.
4. Select your PCM Source type and Signal Type from the drop down menu > click Next.

5. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
6. [Optional] Click the Add Embedded PCM > click Next. ( See section 1.7. )
7. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
8. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
9. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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4.6. Acra SAMDEC

To connect to an Acra SAMDEC Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Acra SAMDEC data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Click the ... button to select the instrumentation setup file from the directory. Click the drop
down to select the data stream > click Next.
4. [Optional] Select SmartEU options > click Next. ( See section 1.6. )
5. Select your Input type from the drop down menu > click Next.

6. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
7. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
8. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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5. Composite Data Source

IADS currently supports IENA and iNetX embedded in a Chapter 10 Ethernet channel.
To run a composite data source:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Click the Composite File or Composite Real Time Data Source option from the drop
down menu > click Next.
3. Click the DataSource menu at the top > Add > Chapter 10 Real Time or Chapter 10
Playback (file). Note: Only one main source is currently supported; click the DataSource
drop down to Remove an existing data source before adding another.
4. Enter the required information to setup the Chapter 10 data source by clicking in the
editable fields at the top of the dialog “<click to edit>”.
Note: SmartEU and Embedded PCM are optional fields.
5. After the grid is updated with the channels found on the device using the recorder TMATS,
right-click anywhere in the grid to popup the option to Autopopulate.
6. Hover over the applicable Ethernet channel in the grid to popup the option to Add
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7. Enter the required information to setup the IENA/iNetX data source by clicking in the
editable fields at the top of the dialog “<click to edit>”.
Note: The "Add IENA/iNetX" option will only be available for any Ethernet channel.
The user is required to know which channel has the IENA/iNetX data.
8. Click in the Packages field view the IENA/iNetX packages for that channel (as shown
below). Make changes as necessary > click Ok.
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10. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
11. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
12. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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6. Classic Sources
6.1. IADS Custom
Note: For use with Acroamatics the IADS Custom data source is selected.
To connect to an IADS Custom Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the IADS Custom data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Enter the Host Name (computer name) of the data source hardware or click the [...] button
to select it from the Network. Enter your server’s Port ID if it is different from the default
setting > click Next.

4. Enter the path name of the parameter definition file (PRN) or click the [...] button to select
it > click Next.
5. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
6. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
7. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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6.2. L3 550 System 6/7/8

The L3 550 systems interface relies on setup files with names and in directories that are
internally set at installation time. These files are located at:
Program Files (x86)\IADS\ComputeDataServer\parameterDefinitionFiles\550parms.dat
Program Files (x86)\IADS\ComputeDataServer\parameterDefinitionFiles\550toPRN.dat
To connect to a L3 550 System 6/7/8 Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the L3 550 System 6/7/8 data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Enter the Host Name (computer name) of your System 550 server hardware, or click the ...
button to select it. Enter the FPP number > click Next.

4. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
5. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
6. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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6.3. L3 550 Vista

To connect to an L3 550 Vista Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the L3 550 Vista data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Enter the Host Name (computer name) of the Vista server or click the ... button to select it.
Enter the FPP number.
4. Select the Vista module file directory if it is different from the default setting > click Next.

5. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
6. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
7. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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6.4. L3 S6200
To connect to a L3 S6200 Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the L3 S6200 data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Enter the Host Name (computer name) of your data source hardware, or click the ... button
to select it from the Network > click Next.
4. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
5. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )
6. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

6.5. Smartronix Omega 3000

The Omega Manager must be running with a project loaded; and the Omega IOM running
with the correct parameter list, and time and status parameters defined.
• Click the IADS Omega IOM icon on the Desktop.
• Setup the Omega IOM per instructions in the Omega 3000 and CDS Setup User Guide.
To connect to a Smartronix Omega 3000 Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the Smartronix Omega 3000 data source option from the drop down menu > click
Next.
3. Enter the Host Name (computer name) of the Omega 3000 server hardware, or click the ...
button to select it. Enter the FPP number > click Next
4. Enter the path name of the IADS data directory or click the [...] button to select it > click
Next. ( See section 1.4. )
5. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next. ( See section 1.5. )

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6. Review settings and click Finish to start IADS.

6.6. L3 0/S90
Currently the Real Time Station software supports the classic IADS PRN file based interface,
and not the RT software interface built specifically for operations at Edwards Air Force Base.
To connect to a 0S90 Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the O/S90 data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Enter the computer (host) name of your data source hardware, or click the ... button to
select it. Enter your data source server’s port ID if it is different from the default setting >
click Next.
4. Enter the computer (host) name of your IADS Data Server hardware, or click the ... button
to select it > click Next.
5. Enter the path name of your PRN file or click the button to select it > click Next.

6. Enter the path name of your destination directory or click the ... button to select it > click
Next.
7. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next.
8. Review your settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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6.7. EAFB MCS

To connect to an EAFB MCS Data Source using Real Time Station:
1. Click the IADS Real Time Station icon on the Desktop.
2. Select the EAFB MCS data source option from the drop down menu > click Next.
3. Enter the computer (host) name of your data source hardware, or click the ... button to
select it. Enter your data source server’s port ID if it is different from the default setting >
click Next.
4. Enter the path name of your MDT file or click the ... button to select it > click Next.

5. Enter the path name of your destination directory or click the ... button to select it > click
Next.
6. Select IADS configuration file options > click Next.
7. Review your settings and click Finish to start IADS.

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7. Using RT Station as a Secondary Real Time Client

To setup a secondary client connection to a Real Time Station (server) machine:
1. Right-click on the IADS Real Time Station icon > Copy.
2. Paste the copy of the icon onto your computer desktop and rename to "IADS Real Time
Client”.
3. Right-click on the new "IADS Real Time Client" icon > Properties.
4. At the end of the target line add /server MachineName, for example, /server IADS1-
3600QC.
When you click on the "IADS Real Time Client" icon (now a designated real time client)
the IADS Log On dialog will prompt you to select a User Name and Desktop.
Note: If no server name is specified, a dialog will allow you to select from a list of available
servers.
Connection Troubleshooting
• A real time client can only connect to a Real Time Station running a real time data
source. For example, a Chapter 10 playback creates an IADS data set and starts the IADS
Playback Client (non-real time). In this case you could use the Post Test Data Server to
distribute this data to other IADS Playback Clients.
• Perform a ping test by name (not IP) between the Client and the Server. The Client is
trying to connect to the server by name if you use the /server <MachineName>
command-line option.
• You also need to be able to ping from the Server to the Client. There have been some
instances where the communication is unidirectional and that prevents a complete
connection.
• It is assumed the server is up with data running when attempting to make the connection
to it.
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8. Auto-Launching Real Time Station

8.1. Auto-launching Real Time Station
IADS Real Time Station (RT Station) can run automatically without the start wizard, from a
shortcut on your Desktop, or at power-on by adding it to the Startup folder. Setting up the RT
Station shortcut as described below is required in both cases.
To auto-launch RT Station from a shortcut:
1. Click on the IADS Real Time Station icon and run through the start wizard (click Finish)
to establish your desired data source and settings; such as setup file, data directory, config
file, etc. These settings will be saved in the “Iads.Client.WizardFile” file in the Program
Files, IADS directory which is necessary for step 4.
2. Right-click on the IADS Real Time Station icon > Copy.
3. Right-click in on an open area of the Desktop and Paste. This creates a new IADS Real
Time Station shortcut on your Desktop. Rename the icon to something applicable.
4. Right-click on the new icon shortcut > Properties.
5. At the end of the Target line add the command line arguments: the necessary tag “/rtstation”
followed by the data source name (see options below) and path to the
Iads.Client.WizardFile file. For example: /rtstation<sp>Custom<sp>"C:\Program
Files\IADS\ClientWorkstation\Iads.Client.WizardFile"
6. Click OK.
7. Click the shortcut you edited to start Real Time Station without using the start wizard.
Available data source names - OS90, Sys500, Omega, Vista, S6200, MCS, Custom,
MFT800, Lumistar, AcraGTSDEC, AcraIENA, AcraSAMDEC, AcraCF, AcraPCAP, TmNS,
TTCDAR3Realtime, TTCDAR3PCAP, TTCChapter4Bin, Chapter10Realtime and
Chapter10Playback.

8.2. Auto-Launching RT Station at Power-On

Note: This is applicable only if your computer is in a workgroup. If your computer is part of a
domain, contact your network administrator.
To open the:
12. Follow the steps above to setup your RT Station shortcut.
13. From an Administrator command prompt, enter the command “control userpasswords2”
and press ENTER.
14. Uncheck the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer” checkbox.
Click Apply.
15. In the “Automatically Log On” dialog box, type your password and click OK.
16. In the “Users Accounts” dialog box, click OK.
17. Move (cut and paste) the RT Station shortcut into the following folder (same location as
the IADS Commander shortcut; in XP):
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
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Note: You have manually enter this location in explorer; you cannot drill down to this folder.
The next time you start Windows IADS will run automatically.

8.3. Minimize System Resource Usage

To minimize system resource usage when using RT Station as a server
If you want RT Station to act primarily as a server that uses minimal Client display resources,
other users should not use the “User1” user name or the “Basic Checkout” Desktop (this user
name and Desktop is created automatically by RT Station). Other IADS Clients that will
connect to this server should create a new User Name (other than User1) with built-up
Desktops and Analysis Windows. This will prevent performance issues on the server
machine.

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