RAMS for Android and iOS

[Shawn Billings]

We've been using RAMS for a while and it is great to be able to connect to a TRIUMPH-LS from a desktop, tablet or phone from anywhere in the world. The only limitation is that the TRIUMPH-LS and the desktop, tablet or phone must be connected to the Internet. RAMS for Android and iOS allows you to connect a device to the LS without the Internet by creating a local server on your phone. To do this, you must enable your device as a mobile hotspot and connect the LS to this WiFi hotspot. Once connected, on the LS, go to Support>Remote Assistance. Select Custom Server, then populate the server address with the DHCP Server address (this address can be seen in WiFi status screen in J-Field). Enter 8800 for the Server Port and press Connect. Once connected, you will see a mirror of the TRIUMPH-LS screen on your mobile device and you have complete control of the LS from your mobile device.

Also, you can connect directly to your LS if your device and the LS are connected to the same WiFi router. In this case, both devices must be connected to the same router, and RAMS on the mobile device will provide you with the server address to input in Remote Assistance. (Instructions are provided in Help in RAMS for Android/iOS). This is very helpful for testing purposes and allows you to monitor the status of your TRIUMPH-LS and make changes to it from indoors.

Both scenarios are supported in RAMS for Android and iOS, which is available for FREE from Google Play and iTunes. (iOS is pending approval from Apple Team). Connecting directly to your phone activated as a hotspot, allows you to control the LS in the field, without Internet access, remotely (i.e. if you need to raise the receiver over head and want to watch its status or change its settings). The connection is fast between the devices because the connection is local (not passing through servers across the world). Connecting the LS and Tablet/Phone to the same router and using RAMS for Android and iOS allows for the same speedy connection and control of the receiver albeit range is limited to the range of the router to which you are connected.

 

[Shawn Billings]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.javad.ramsviewer

 

[Monte King]

I have been successful using RAMS when LS is connected to internet but I can not get the concept of using phone hot spot as a server to work. I followed the instructions above and no luck. I must be missing something, one question is should I uncheck the password box in remote assistance/Rams screen on LS?

 

[John Thompson]

I'm having trouble using RAMS for Android too. I unchecked the password box. I have tried it with WiFi hotspot and with the router in the office. Either way, it appears to connect for an instant (I see the T-LS serial number under Receivers on my phone), then it disconnects. The green Connect button on the T-LS says Error! in yellow. It connects for an instant about every minute or so. If I am connected to the router in the office, the WiFi IP address is displayed on the phone, but not if I am using WiFi hotspot. I tried rebooting phone and T-LS. The T-LS says the software is updated.

 

[Monte King]

I can get it to work when both my phone and LS are connected to the same router/mobile hotspot. I follow Shawns procedure above but the trick that works for me is after entering IP info I hit apply then go back into support/remote assistance and check the password box but clear the password(blank password) then select apply go back in and hit connect. I have no idea why it works but I am able to maintain connection and run LS with the app. I absolutely cannot get it to work through my phone mobile hotspot.

 

[Monte King]

I take it back just lost connection after about 15 minutes ERROR in yellow on connect button in support/remote assistance.

 

[Monte King]

Reconnected and lasted 18 minutes then suddenly disconnected with yellow error on LS, automatically reconnected with out me initiating in about 4 minutes. I am running a Kyocera Brigadier phone with latest android operating system. I did finally upgrade phones from my LG Lucid so I could run latest firmware on T2 with the Javad app!

 

[Shawn Billings]

Just to be clear, Monte, you are attempting to directly connect the LS to the android device using RAMS for Android.

You have the android device set to mobile hot spot, and on the LS you have the WiFi set to connect to the phone.

Once the LS is connected to the android device, you look on the WiFi setup screen of the LS and carefully note the DHCP server.

Now on android device run RAMS for Android. On LS run remote access and enter the DHCP server address on the LS custom server. Hit connect.

 

[Nistorescu Sorin]

Shawn,

Would it be possible to achieve a dual display environment with Triumph LS and Android tablet?

I mean, an option to show in Triumph LS screen the advanced settings and in the Android/iOS tablet only the Map screen.

Thank you for the good instructions about RAMS.

Regards.

 

[Monte King]

Shawn,
I missed the DHCP server I was trying IP address will try later, I did get it to work when LS and phone are connected to same WIFI access today during demonstration and it stayed connected throughout demo which lasted about 2 1/2 hours. I used it to teach others how to run LS, I monitored it with phone and helped them when needed so they were in drivers seat to learn. Very cool!!! Thank you

 

[Matt Johnson]

Would it be possible to achieve a dual display environment with Triumph LS and Android tablet?

Unfortunately this is not possible. RAMS works by capturing screenshots of the display on the LS. Most of screens can be changed quickly using the hardware buttons and user defined buttons.

 

[Nistorescu Sorin]

Thank you for the answer Matt.

 

[Jim Frame]

Unfortunately this is not possible. RAMS works by capturing screenshots of the display on the LS. Most of screens can be changed quickly using the hardware buttons and user defined buttons.

Now I'm confused (again). Above Shawn says that with RAMS "you have complete control of the LS from your mobile device," but Matt says you only get screenshots. Can someone clarify?

 

[Matt Johnson]

You still have complete control of the LS. RAMS sends the screenshots to your device and when you tap that screenshot on your device it registers on the LS as if you had tapped it.

 

[Monte King]

Jim,
It works quite well, I am able to fully control all LS functions from my phone or just monitor the LS as someone else is running the unit(crew member).

 

[Jim Frame]

You still have complete control of the LS. RAMS sends the screenshots to your device and when you tap that screenshot on your device it registers on the LS as if you had tapped it.

Wouldn't that be the same thing as dual control? Or does RAMS disable the T-LS screen while it's active?

 

[Monte King]

Dual control from my experience.

 

[Matt Johnson]

Yes there is dual control.

 

[Jim Frame]

Okay, now I get it -- Nistorescu was asking about dividing the screen types between the receiver and the tablet, i.e. the map screen on one and some other screen on the other. Sorry for muddling the conversation.

 

[Nistorescu Sorin]

Jim, sorry for the confusion. My English is not so good. I'm glad you clarified the issue.

Now I will call it "screen dividing". I will insist a little bit about this subject in another topic.

Regards.