RigExpert Antenna analyzers and Mac OS
A special version of RigExpert software can run under Wine (tested with Wine version 1.1.44 and Mac OS X 10.6.6) on an Intel-based Mac.
Please see the Troubleshooting section on the www.rigexpert.com website if the Mac OS hangs when the analyzer is connected or programs cannot send or receive data from/to the analyzer.
Directories:
AntScope - AntScope software and supporting files
Tools1 - programs for RigExpert AA-230, AA-230PRO and AA-520
Tools2 - programs for RigExpert AA-30 and AA-54
Tools3 - programs for RigExpert AA-600 and AA-1000
Tools4 - programs for RigExpert AA-170
Setup:
1) Copy the content of this folder or this archive into a separate directory.
2) Connect the analyzer to your computer. Normally, virtual serial port is installed automatically.
3) Install Wine, if not already installed.
4) Turn on the analyzer and make sure it enters the "PC Mode".
5) Run AntScope.exe and go to the Configure - COM port menu. Select "usbserial-0000xxxx" as a port name and press OK, then select analyzer model from the Configure menu.
See Software Manual PDF files for instructions how to use this software.
Updating the firmware:
Latest varsions of firmware updates may be applied on a Mac.
First, discover the USB serial device name by typing the following command in the Terminal:
ls /dev/tty.usb*
The result should be looking like "/dev/tty.usbserial-000103D".
Start Wine, open the DOS Prompt from the Wine menu, then start the FirmwareUpdate.exe program. (Before starting, do not forget to change directory to the location of the program.)
Follow the instructions on the screen. When the program asks for a serial port name, enter the name previously returned by the ls command (without quotes).
Using the FlashRWE program:
First, discover the USB serial device name by typing the following command in the Terminal:
ls /dev/tty.usb*
The result should be looking like "/dev/tty.usbserial-000103D".
Start Wine, open the DOS Prompt from the Wine menu, then start the FlashRWE.exe program. (Before starting, do not forget to change directory to the location of the program.)
Enter the serial port name as a first parameter for this program. See the Software Manual for more information about this program.