**Note**
The firmware update procedure and the firmware is the same for both the AAT and MW product families with one exception: the MW products require the Sunsight Android app for operation whereas it is optional with the AAT products. However, the Sunsight Android app is very highly recommended for AAT use as well due to the richer feature content.
RELEASE 3.0 UPDATE INFORMATION – PLEASE READ BEFORE UPDATING
The newest version of the AAT/MW firmware contains many enhancements. Both new features and upgrades to usability. It is strongly suggested to review the items below.
Note that the AAT/MW tilt and roll calibration must be performed after the firmware update using the tilt and roll calibration feature. This takes about 1 minute to perform.
* Tilt Measurements Set to Industry Standard – tilt now reports above the horizon as positive tilt and below the horizon as negative tilt. This was changed due to AAT/MW units being used across many industries rather than just cellular telecom industry. Previous snapshots on the tool will be updated to reflect this change. However, photos are stamped at the time of capture and have not been updated. Please note the previously taken photos will still show Down Tilt values.
* Rotationally Compensated Azimuth – Azimuth is now rotationally compensated using matrix mathematics to allow corrected azimuth display at higher tilt and roll angles by default. Optionally the azimuth can be set to operate without this compensation if required. The rotated azimuth is selected by default
* Improved Azimuth Display Experience – updated visual cues when aligning to allow user to quickly determine GPS/GNSS signal quality (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor)
* Reporting – Cellular and microwave reporting has been enhanced with the addition of new fields and updated formatting.
* Battery Gas Gauge Accuracy – The battery gauge usefulness can be significantly improved by following the battery calibration procedure found under the Help on the AAT/MW unit. This is a one-time procedure for units updated in the field. While the battery life is unaffected by the gas gauge, the visual feedback has been improved
* Simpler End-to-End Microwave Aligning – Several steps eliminated when performing alignments, much more straightforward
* Simpler Single-Ended Microwave Aligning – Improved user interface for when performing single MW alignments.
* End-to-End Remote Status Display – When performing End-to-End alignments, remote alignment units status and measurements are reported to the local user. Note that the smartphones can also be used to call from end to end for coordinating alignment work
* Configurable Roll Rotation – The Roll measurement of the AAT/MW can now be configured to be positive for clockwise rotation (default) or negative for clockwise rotation
* End-to-End Demonstration Mode – Added demonstration mode for End-to-End to allow one MW unit to be used for training and practice without the need for a remote MW unit. The Demo mode uses static remote antenna data retrieved from the cloud to allow the user to experience the alignment procedure. Requires the MW unit to have GNSS data (place MW unit outside) and cellular network connection to operate.
* Improved Connection Experience – Automatic WiFi reconnection and automatic USB cable detection have been updated and improved
* Improved Google Earth Experience – Improved Google Earth capability to include alignment paths, obstacle observation, visual alignment data, etc.
* Improved Watermarking of Photos – New options for which fields are watermarked when taking photographs during alignment data capture
* Shutdown and Inactivity Timer – Added ability to allow user to shut down the AAT/MW unit via handheld device. Added the ability to disable the inactivity timer to allow longer run times of the AAT/MW unit.
View Firmware and App Update Instructions
Download the Latest AAT Firmware and Sunsight Android app
If installing the Sunsight Android App only:
Download the Latest Sunsight Android App
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