Honeywell XYR 5000 Series User Manual page 17

Honeywell Industrial Wireless
Rev 5
08/06
When enough messages have been observed, a link strength
will be shown on the display. >>>>> indicates the strongest link,
while > indicates the weakest link. The Link Test will continue to
be evaluated and the rating on the screen may adjust itself.
Keep in mind that the longer the Link Test runs the more data
the Transmitter will have to evaluate.
The Transmitter installation site should strive to place the
Transmitter in a location where it receives the highest number
possible. A stronger link means less data re-transmits and better
battery life.
3.3.2. Conducting a Link Test from the Base Radio
When the Link Test is conducted from a Base Radio, it measures
the link strength between a selected Transmitter and the Base
Radio. The Link Test data must be configured to match the
communication parameters of the Transmitter from which you
want to test. The Link Test is located in the Base Radio's
diagnostic menu (see Figure 3-4).
To conduct a Link Test from the Base Radio, Navigate to Link
Test, and press the Enter button. Next enter the RF ID for the
Transmitter that you want to test. Then select the Normal
Transmit rate that matches that of the Transmitter.
Transmitter is transmitting at a different rate than the one you
select in this menu, your results will be invalid.
Once the Normal Transmit Rate is selected, the Link Test will
immediately start. The Base Radio will begin to test the link from
the Transmitter. During this time, the word TEST will appear on
the LCD display. When the test is complete, the Base Radio will
display the quality of the link. Be aware that the length of time it
takes to perform this test is dependent upon how fast the
Transmitter is normally transmitting.
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