A source antenna end remote control system and control method

Abstract

The application discloses a source antenna end remote control system and a control method, and relates to the technical field of communication.The source antenna end remote control system comprises two parts of a hardware unit and a software unit.The hardware unit comprises a 4G mobile phone, a remote server, a 4G remote control switch, a relay control board, an upper computer, a source antenna turntable, a stepping motor and a signal source.The software unit comprises a mobile phone end remote control module, an upper computer end control module and a communication protocol library.Finally, the application proposes a source antenna end remote control method.The application has the advantages that the modularization and automation of antenna testing are realized.A tester only needs to operate a mobile phone APP to control the steering and angle of the source antenna end, to control the signal size and direction of the source antenna, to start the signal source and to complete the testing operation in the case that the source antenna end is unattended, so that the purpose of liberating labor, improving the testing efficiency and reducing the testing cost is achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of communication technology, in particular to a source antenna end remote control system and a control method. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing of antenna production tasks, the antenna testing work is also more and more, most of the antenna volume is large, not only the test procedure is complex, but also the test environment is high, which needs to invest more manpower and material resources to complete the production debugging task.

[0003] Generally, the antenna test needs to be in the open outdoor without shelter, and needs to be in the high place to use the source antenna to emit signal. When the ground receiving end antenna is tested, one person is required to be on duty at the source antenna end, to communicate with the ground receiving end through the intercom to meet the ground receiving demand, to manually adjust the antenna emission azimuth, pitch angle, to manually set the signal source emission frequency. After the correct position is found, the test personnel still need to operate the antenna control software and test instrument, record data and process the data for calculation, the whole process is complex and time-consuming, usually it takes at least 2 hours to test one antenna. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the defects of the prior art, the present application provides a source antenna end remote control system and a control method, which can improve the antenna test efficiency, save the test cost, and can still complete the test operation under the condition of no one on duty at the source antenna end.

[0005] A source antenna end remote control system, comprising a 4G mobile phone 1, a remote server 2, a 4G remote control switch 3, a relay control board 4, an upper computer 5, a source antenna turntable 6, a stepping motor 7 and a signal source 8;

[0006] The relay control board 4 contains 8 small relays; the 8 switches of the 4G remote control switch 3 are electrically isolated, and are connected with the 8 small relays of the relay control board 4 through wires; the relay control board 4 is connected with the upper computer 5 through the 485 bus; the source antenna turntable 6 is internally mounted with the stepping motor 7, and the stepping motor 7 is connected with the upper computer 5 through the 485 bus; the signal source 8 is connected with the upper computer 5 through the general interface bus;

[0007] The upper computer 5 exchanges information with the 4G mobile phone through the remote server 2; wherein, the upper computer 5 is integrated with an upper computer end control module 102, the 4G mobile phone 1 is integrated with a mobile phone end remote control module 101, and the remote server 2 stores a communication protocol database 103.

[0008] A source antenna end remote control method is realized through the above-mentioned source antenna end remote control system, and includes the following specific processes:

[0009] Step 1, set the rotation direction and rotation angle of the source antenna, and the switch, frequency and power of the signal source 8 in the mobile phone end remote control module 101 of the 4G mobile phone 1, and confirm; then the mobile phone end remote control module 101 will connect the remote server 2 and access the internal communication protocol database 103 to obtain the corresponding eight-bit binary digital code; wherein, according to the set rotation direction and rotation angle information, the first four-bit binary digital code is obtained; according to the switch, frequency and power of the signal source 8, the last four-bit binary digital code is obtained;

[0010] Step 2, the mobile phone end remote control module 101 transmits the eight-bit code fed back by the remote server in step 1 to the 4G remote control switch 3 through wireless signal, and the eight-bit code controls the eight switch states of the 4G remote control switch 3 respectively; wherein, 0 is the off state, and 1 is the on state; the eight switch states of the 4G remote control switch 3 correspond to the eight relay states of the relay control board 4 respectively, and the switch opening corresponds to the relay opening, and the switch closing corresponds to the relay closing;

[0011] Step 3, the upper computer 5 and the relay control board 4 establish communication through the 485 bus, and the control module 102 of the upper computer end constantly scans the opening and closing state of each relay; the control module 102 of the upper computer end takes the input state of the first four relays as a group of codes, and obtains the control turntable control instruction by connecting the remote server 2 and accessing the communication protocol database 103; the control module 102 of the upper computer end takes the input state of the last four relays as a group of codes, and obtains the signal source 8 control instruction by connecting the remote server 2 and accessing the communication protocol database 103;

[0012] Step 4: the upper computer 5 controls the step motor 7 according to the turntable control instruction, and then controls the rotation direction and angle of the turntable 6; the upper computer controls the opening and closing state, signal frequency and power of the signal source 8 according to the signal source 8 control instruction.

[0013] Further, the communication protocol database 103 includes a turntable communication protocol table and a signal source communication protocol table; wherein, the turntable communication protocol table has the following fields: four-bit code, turntable direction and angle, turntable control instruction; the signal source communication protocol table has the following fields: four-bit code, signal source opening and closing, signal source frequency, signal source power and signal source control instruction.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The application realizes the modularization and automation of antenna testing. The tester only needs to control the steering and angle of the source antenna end by operating the mobile phone APP, and then controls the source antenna signal size and direction, and can also enable the signal source, so that the test operation can be completed without manual operation at the source antenna end, thereby achieving the purpose of liberating labor, improving test efficiency and reducing test cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the hardware unit structure of the application;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the software unit flow of the application;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a control method flowchart of the application;

[0019] 1: 4G mobile phone; 2: remote server; 3: 4G remote control switch; 4: relay control board; 5: upper computer; 6: source antenna turntable; 7: stepper motor; 8: signal source; 101: mobile phone remote control module; 102: upper computer control module; 103: communication protocol library. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The application will be described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] A source antenna end remote control system and control method, including a source antenna end remote control system and a source antenna end remote control method.

[0022] The source antenna end remote control system includes two parts of hardware unit and software unit:

[0023] Referring to Figure 1 , the hardware unit includes a 4G mobile phone 1, a remote server 2, a 4G remote control switch 3, a relay control board 4, an upper computer 5, a source antenna turntable 6, a stepper motor 7 and a signal source 8. The relay control board 4 contains 8 small relays; the eight switches of the 4G remote control switch 3 are electrically isolated and connected with the 8 small relays of the relay control board 4 through wires; the relay control board 4 is connected with the upper computer 5 through the 485 bus; the source antenna turntable 6 is internally mounted with a stepper motor 7, and the stepper motor 7 is connected with the upper computer 5 through the 485 bus; the signal source 8 is connected with the upper computer 5 through the general interface bus and the general bus interface.

[0024] Referring to Figure 2The software unit includes a mobile phone terminal remote control module 101, an upper computer terminal control module 102, and a communication protocol database 103. The mobile phone terminal remote control module 101 is integrated in the 4G mobile phone 1. The upper computer terminal control module 102 is installed in the upper computer 5. The communication protocol database 103 is stored in the remote server 2.

[0025] With reference to Figure 3 The source antenna terminal remote control method has the following process:

[0026] Step one: The tester sets the rotation direction and rotation angle of the source antenna, and the switch, frequency, and power of the signal source 8 in the mobile phone terminal remote control module 101 of the 4G mobile phone 1, and confirms. Then the module 101 connects the remote server 2 and accesses the internal communication protocol database 103 to obtain the corresponding eight-bit binary digital code. Among them, according to the set rotation direction and rotation angle information, the first four-bit binary digital code is obtained; according to the switch, frequency, and power of the signal source 8, the last four-bit binary digital code is obtained;

[0027] Step two: The mobile phone terminal remote control module 101 transmits the eight-bit code in step one to the 4G remote control switch 3 through wireless signals, and the eight-bit code controls the eight switch states of the 4G remote control switch 3; among them, 0 is the off state, and 1 is the on state;

[0028] Step three: The eight switch states of the 4G remote control switch 3 correspond to the eight relay states of the relay control board 4, and the switch opening corresponds to the relay opening, and the switch closing corresponds to the relay closing;

[0029] Step four: The upper computer 5 and the relay control board 4 establish communication through the 485 bus, and the control module 102 of the upper computer terminal continuously scans the opening and closing states of each relay. The upper computer terminal control module 102 takes the input state of the first four relays as a group of codes, connects the remote server 2 and accesses the communication protocol database 103 to obtain the control turret control instruction; the upper computer terminal control module 102 takes the input state of the last four relays as a group of codes, connects the remote server 2 and accesses the communication protocol database 103 to obtain the signal source 8 control instruction;

[0030] Step five: The upper computer 5 controls the stepper motor 7 according to the turret control instruction, and then controls the rotation direction and angle of the turret 6; the upper computer controls the opening and closing state, signal frequency, and power of the signal source 8 according to the signal source 8 control instruction.

[0031] Further, the communication protocol database 103 includes a turntable communication protocol table and a signal source communication protocol table; wherein the turntable communication protocol table has the following fields: four-bit code, turntable direction and angle, and turntable control instruction; and the signal source communication protocol table has the following fields: four-bit code, signal source opening and closing, signal source frequency, signal source power, and signal source control instruction.

[0032] Further, the source antenna turntable 6 adopts a steel structure design.

[0033] The implementation process of the source antenna end remote control system and control method is as follows: a tester operates a mobile phone at a ground receiving end, selects the rotation direction and angle of the source antenna in the mobile phone, and then selects the opening and closing state, frequency and power of the signal source in sequence. After clicking confirmation, the turntable and signal source at the source antenna end will automatically operate according to the parameters selected by the tester.

[0034] The above only describes some embodiments of the present application, but the present application is not limited to these embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or replacements without departing from the spirit and principles of the present application, and these equivalent modifications or replacements are all included in the protection scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A source antenna end remote control system, characterized by, It comprises a 4G mobile phone (1), a remote server (2), a 4G remote control switch (3), a relay control board (4), an upper computer (5), a source antenna turntable (6), a stepping motor (7) and a signal source (8); The relay control board (4) contains eight small relays; the eight switches of the 4G remote control switch (3) are electrically isolated and connected with the eight small relays of the relay control board (4) through wires; the relay control board (4) is connected with the upper computer (5) through a 485 bus; the source antenna turntable (6) is internally equipped with a stepping motor (7), which is connected with the upper computer (5) through a 485 bus; the signal source (8) is connected with the upper computer (5) through a general interface bus; The upper computer (5) exchanges information with the 4G mobile phone through the remote server (2); wherein the upper computer (5) is integrated with an upper computer end control module (102), the 4G mobile phone (1) is integrated with a mobile phone end remote control module (101), and the remote server (2) stores a communication protocol database (103); The control method of the source antenna end remote control system is as follows: Step 1: set the rotation direction and rotation angle of the source antenna and the switch, frequency and power of the signal source (8) in the mobile phone end remote control module (101) of the 4G mobile phone (1) and confirm; then the mobile phone end remote control module (101) will connect the remote server (2) and access the internal communication protocol database (103) to obtain the corresponding eight-bit binary digital code; wherein, according to the set rotation direction and rotation angle information, the first four-bit binary digital code is obtained; according to the switch, frequency and power of the signal source (8), the last four-bit binary digital code is obtained; Step 2: the mobile phone end remote control module (101) transmits the eight-bit code fed back by the remote server in step 1 to the 4G remote control switch (3) through wireless signal, and the eight-bit code controls the state of the eight switches of the 4G remote control switch (3); wherein 0 is the closed state and 1 is the open state; the state of the eight switches of the 4G remote control switch (3) corresponds to the state of the eight relays of the relay control board 4, and the switch opening corresponds to the relay opening and the switch closing corresponds to the relay closing; Step 3: the upper computer (5) and the relay control board (4) establish communication through the 485 bus, and the control module (102) of the upper computer end continuously scans the opening and closing state of each relay; the upper computer end control module (102) takes the input state of the first four relays as a group of codes to obtain the control turntable control instruction by connecting the remote server (2) and accessing the communication protocol database (103); the upper computer end control module (102) takes the input state of the last four relays as a group of codes to obtain the signal source (8) control instruction by connecting the remote server (2) and accessing the communication protocol database (103); Step 4: The host computer (5) controls the stepping motor (7) according to the turntable control instruction, and then controls the rotating direction and angle of the turntable (6); the host computer controls the opening and closing state, signal frequency and power of the signal source (8) according to the signal source control instruction.

2. A source antenna end remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication protocol database (103) includes a turntable communication protocol table and a signal source communication protocol table; wherein the turntable communication protocol table has the following fields: four-bit code, turntable direction and angle, and turntable control instruction; the signal source communication protocol table has the following fields: four-bit code, signal source opening and closing, signal source frequency, signal source power, and signal source control instruction.

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