GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual page 86

Link Test
Ping Test
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When you are done with these settings, press
the changes.
The primary use of the Link Test is to verify that a specific radio's set-
tings are consistent with the initiator including: Assigned frequency,
unit number setting, encryption (if enabled), etc. Also collected at the
same time is an indication of link quality. All radios are always ready to
respond to a Link Test message. Only the initiating radio requires con-
figuration when using the
operating in packet mode or Packet w/MAC mode.
A summary of data statistics is displayed on the right side of the screen,
including transmit/receive packet counts, total bits, and total number of
bit errors.
NOTE: No other data traffic should be active when performing a Link-
Test.
•
Destination Unit Address
being tested.
• —Enter the number of times for the message to be
Linktest Count
sent across the radio link.
•
Response Timeouts (msec)
result in a timeout if no response is received within that period.
• —Set this box to
Start Test
the test.
When you are done with the settings above, press
apply the changes.
A connectivity test to a specific destination address may be performed
using the radio's
Ping Test
SD Series Technical Manual
Commit Configuration
screen, and it is only available when
Link Test
—Enter the Unit Address of the other radio
—Enter the time (in milliseconds) that will
to start the Link Test, or
ON
screen which follows.
to apply
to stop
OFF
to
Commit Configuration
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. H