MOD functions | Configuring the HR 550FS radio handwheel
Setting the transmission channel
If the wireless handwheel is started automatically, then the control
tries to select the transmission channel that provides the best
transmission signal.
To manually set the radio channel, proceed as follows:
Select the Machine settings group in the MOD menu
Press the SET UP WIRELESS HANDWHEEL soft key
The control opens a pop-up window.
Select the Frequency spectrum tab
Select the Stop HW button
The control stops the connection to the wireless handwheel and
determines the current frequency spectrum for all 16 available
channels.
Note the number of the channel with the least amount of radio
traffic (smallest bar)
Select the Start handwheel button
The control restores the connection to the wireless handwheel.
Select the Properties tab
Select the Select channel button
The controls shows all available channel numbers
Select the number of the channel with the least amount of radio
traffic
Select the END button
The control saves the configuration.
Selecting the transmitter power
A reduction in transmission power decreases the range
of the wireless handwheel.
To set the transmitter power of the handwheel, proceed as follows:
Select the Machine settings group in the MOD menu
Press the SET UP WIRELESS HANDWHEEL soft key
The control opens a pop-up window.
Select the Set power button
The control displays the three available power settings.
Select the desired transmitter power setting
Select the END button
The control saves the configuration.
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