Antenna Aiming / Cellular Signal Strength Mode - Intuicom RTK Bridge User Manual

Section 3: Operation
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Antenna Aiming / Cellular Signal Strength Mode

The RTK Bridge - Cellular has a special mode useful when utilizing a directional antenna for
the embedded Cellular modem. A directional antenna is most useful when operating in an
area of weak cellular coverage. The Antenna aiming mode allows the user to see signal
strength feedback from the front panel of the unit while aiming the directional antenna. Once
the signal strength is peaked, the direction antenna can be secured in place.
To enter Antenna Aiming Mode, be sure a directional cellular antenna is attached (often an
outdoor panel antenna – see accessories). Connect power to the unit using the power/data
cable or the power only cable. While holding the blue profile button, power on the unit and
continue holding the profile button until all four profile indicator LEDs (labeled 1-4) flash at
the same time. Release the profile button – the unit is now in Antenna Aiming Mode and
will continue in the mode until the unit is powered down.
In Antenna Aiming Mode, the profile indicator LEDs (labeled 1-4 on the front panel) will
form a vertical bar graph indicating relative signal strength. When none of the LEDs are
illuminated, it indicates a weak or non-existent signal, while four lit LEDs indicates a very
strong signal.
Rotate the directional antenna while watching the signal strength indication. Identify the
antenna orientation that results in the strongest indicated signal and secure the antenna in that
position. Exit the Antenna Aiming Mode by powering down the unit (press and hold the
green power button until the PWR LED goes out).
Figure 3-7: Cellular signal strength and antenna aiming
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