Step 4: Set Up A Range Test - Digi XLR PRO Getting Started Manual

Step 4: Set up a range test

This section describes how to set up a pair of XLR PROs using XCTU software to perform a range test.
The range test demonstrates two XLR PROs communicating at varying distances.
In these instructions, the first XLR PRO is called Radio 1 and the second XLR PRO is called Radio 2.
• Radio 1: Functions as the local, mobile device connected to a laptop.
• Radio 2: Functions as the remote device connected to a power source, but need not be connected
to a PC.
• Power sources: You need a power source for both radios. Ideally, you can use a mobile power
source (that is, a battery) for Radio 1 so that you can move the radio around. When choosing a
battery, consult the XLR PRO User Guide for current draw requirements. If the XLR PRO is
configured to use maximum power (PL = 4), the transmit current requirements are as follows:
9V: 950 mA
12V: 840 mA
26V: 400 mA
If you don't have a mobile power source, you can move Radio 1 to other locations where a power
source is available to demonstrate performance over particular distances.
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