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Summary of Contents for Campbell Radio Test Kit
- Page 1 Radio Test Kit MANUAL Goals: • Will radios work? • What antennas are needed? Revision: 6/17...
- Page 2 Periodically (at least yearly) check electrical ground connections. • WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, THE CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, USE, OR MAINTENANCE OF TRIPODS, TOWERS, OR...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
- Overview - RF407 vs RF451 - Antennas - Test Setup - Test Results - Radio Link Analysis - Radio Survey Field Sheet - RF407 Network Basics - RF451 Network Basics - Radio History - Return Radio Test Kit Page... -
Page 4: Packaging Contents
Clipboard (1) Radio Test Kit Manual (1) Page Note: All items need to be returned in good working order (except note sheets and batteries) to avoid repair charges. Contact Campbell Scientific if an item is missing, breaks, or arrives broken. -
Page 5: Overview
Overview Review Manual Step: 1 Test Kit Operation • Radio Network Design • Setup Base Radio Step: 2 Review instructions in the Base Radio lid • The Base Radio is typically setup at “repeater” locations or at a • station that will contact several other stations. Setup Test Radio Step: 3 Review instructions in the Test Radio lid... -
Page 6: Rf407 Vs Rf451
RF407 Network Basics (page 10) RF451 Network Basics (page 11) Radio History (page 12) Campbell Scientific also writes product manuals, the RF407 & RF451 manuals Page contain more in-depth discussions about networks and specific settings. Specific product manuals are available at www.CamplbellSci.com. -
Page 7: Antennas
• Antenna Tips: The Radio Test Kit includes the three most commonly used antennas with the RF407 & the RF451 radios, other antennas are possible/available. If a radio is going to talk to multiple locations, it will likely require an Omni antenna. -
Page 8: Test Setup
Test Setup Base Radio Steps: Position box Review instructions in the Base Radio lid Connect Antenna • Choose radio with Select Radio • Turn on Power • Test Radio Steps: Go to the second location, position box Review instructions in the Test Radio lid Connect Antenna •... -
Page 9: Test Results
Test Results Display Screen: Home Screen: Date & Time Test: Pass/Fail & time of test Test Results (Pass/Fail) with time of test Dist: Distance & direction to Base Box Distance to Base Radio Lat: Latitude (if GPS data is available) Long: Longitude Location and battery... -
Page 10: Radio Link Analysis
Surrounding terrain (hills) test kit. Antenna height This cable is generally recommended for cable lengths above 10 ft. Page Note: Please refer to the Campbell Scientific radio manuals for a more complete discussion about specific values for a link analysis. -
Page 11: Radio Survey Field Sheet
Radio Survey Field Sheet The included Radio Survey Field Sheets may be used to document radio test results. The last page of the manual (both hard copy and online) contains a blank Radio Survey Field Sheet that can be copied or printed if additional sheets are needed. Field Notes Example: Page... -
Page 12: Rf407 Network Basics
(Multi-Point) Ex. D Radio CR1000 Radio 4094 CR1000 Radio Radio CR1000 CR1000 IMPORTANT Page Field Test Note The Radio Test Kit tests a single point to point link. You can test a complex radio network by evaluating each point-to-point link. -
Page 13: Rf451 Network Basics
RF451 Network Basics Summary Many of the concepts illustrated in the RF407 Network Basics also apply to RF451 networks. RF451 networks behave slightly different than RF407 networks with the introduction of master/slave radios. An RF451 network requires a master radio to coordinate all of the radio traffic. -
Page 14: Radio History
Radio History Campbell Scientific has built radios for 25+ years, we know it is confusing to figure out which radios talk to other radios. Here is a brief history of radio technology w/ notes so you can understand what new radios work with other types of older radios. The radio table below is setup to show that radios in the same color talk with other radios in that color. -
Page 15: Return Radio Test Kit
Place remaining bubble wrap on top • Close lid. DO NOT FORCE. Everything should fit • Mail the Radio Test Kit Step: 5 Return Shipment Label is included with each rental • Apply Return Shipment Label on top of the existing shipping label •... - Page 16 RADIO SURVEY FIELD SHEET Page: Operator: Project: Date: Weather: Radio Survey: Site Map: North Testing Results Radio Type 20 30 RF407 RF451 Attenuator PASS Test RSSI:________ (RSSI not available) FAIL Base RSSI:________ Location Latitude Longitude Elevation Antenna Small Whip Test Large Omni Radio Distance:___________________...
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