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Title: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: airladysmith on October 26, 2012, 05:17:30 PM

Hi All ,

I have a problem with my SBS3 closing down for no reason . It happens about every two days or so .

My screen goes blank of all the data on the right hand side . Almost like some one pulled the USB cable out .

Then when I go to close the BaseStation the whole program hangs up .

I have a message showing [ Turning data source off ] And there it stays - never closes down . I have to reboot the computer .

I thought it may have been my USB power source - so I added a remote USB hub . Still does not solve the problem .

Never saw it on my SBS1 .

another note on the ACARS mode .
I have played around with the ACARS - My thoughts are to the reports !! it needs a set up like ACARSD so the data gathered can be set up so we can post it over the internet . There is so much data in the BaseStation Reporter - so why can not that be tapped into when running ACARS . Also when the Tuners are on the SBS3 gets warm . Wonder if there is a heat protector in it .

Tony
Ladysmith
Vancouver Island

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: Anmer on October 26, 2012, 05:32:26 PM

Hi Tony

Are you powering the SBS-3 with the USB cable and are both in the PC, red and black?

Is it a PC or laptop?

Have you checked the Power Settings in Control Panel.

I've seen a few reports over the last 7 years of local interference, such as halogen lights or surveillance cameras affecting the USB connection.

I totally agree about the ACARS window. See my earlier post:

http://radarspotting.com/forum/index.php/topic,920.msg4370.html#msg4370

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: airladysmith on October 26, 2012, 05:47:27 PM

Hi Anmer ,

The SBS3 is running on a Tower Computer - W7 .

Red plug too the the remote USB supply and the black to the USB port in the computer . Think my problem may be a conflict with some other program . I have ACARSD /PlanePlotter./ ADSB-Concentrator /Live-Military Modes/FlightRadar24 and Activedisplay all feeding off the SBS data .

Never thought to check the SBS3 Debug Window >:( - it may tell me what caused it to hang up !!

The SBS3 is way better than the SBS1 - Aircraft stay on longer and the distance as improved . Very happy with it so far .

Tony

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: Anmer on October 26, 2012, 05:53:11 PM

Thanks Tony

Is it the SBS-3 that powers off or Basestation closes?

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: airladysmith on October 26, 2012, 06:09:40 PM

Hi ,

The BaseStation stays on the screen - but all the data is gone . The radar map stays on but no data - It clears .

Then the whole BaseStation program hangs up - Have to reboot the computer to close it !!

May have to run the Firmware again !! Will be some thing simple .

That fact that it hangs up tells me it may be a program conflict .

Never know when it will do it though !!

Tony

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: Anmer on October 26, 2012, 06:13:50 PM

Sounds like the data isn't being delivered from the SBS-3 and then Basestation hangs?

Are you able to try connecting using an Ethernet cable?

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: airladysmith on October 26, 2012, 06:36:20 PM

Hi ,

That is my next project !! But will hold off on that for awhile .

Be nice to see some Youtube clips on how to do it .

How can I post a picture to this site ?? I see Insert a Image box - How can I get the image from my pictures etc. to this post ?? or other posts .

Thanks

Tony

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: Anmer on October 26, 2012, 07:07:59 PM

Networking the SBS-3 is very easy.

I see you've uploaded a screeshot so I guess you're OK doing that now?

Title: Re: SBS3 Hanging up !!
Post by: airladysmith on October 26, 2012, 08:03:49 PM

Hi Anmer ,

Yes I figured it out - Thanks

Tony

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