User's Manual

pulsAR radio Operator’s Manual
3-3
6. Set radio 2 to its factory default configuration by typing the command:
> load factory
> save-configuration
7. Configure radio 1 by typing the commands:
> load factory
> node type=hub
> save-configuration
8. Once radio 1 is configured as the hub it will establish a RF communication with radio 2. To
verify this connection type:
> show
Check that the radio status shows “MASTER IN SYNC”, and that the number of remotes is 1.
You may also type >show radios to see various statistics of the link with radio 2.
9. The terminal connected to each radio can be used to further modify the radio’s operating
parameters. Section 4 describes the command language used to perform those functions.
3.2 Field Installation
3.2.1 Mounting Bracket installation
The radio is shipped with mounting hardware designed to easily mount the unit onto a pole outdoors.
You can secure the radio to poles of up to 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) in diameter.
Before taking the radio into the field, assemble the mounting hardware as follows:
1. Using the two screws provided, secure the flat aluminum plate into the recessed channel on the
back of the unit. Also install the provided ground lug for connection to the earth ground as
described in step 3 of the section below.
2. Thread the L shape bolt into the hole of the V shape bracket. The non-threaded segment of the
bolt should be outside of the V bracket.
In order to secure the radio outdoors place the radio against a pole with the RF connectors facing up
(see Figure 1.1). The back of the radio enclosure has four guiding feet that prevent it from sliding
from side to side. Place the V bracket around the pole, sliding its two grooves up into the aluminum
plate on the back of the radio. Once the grooves reach the stops, manually tighten the L shaped bolt
so that it “bites” into the pole.
Afar also provides a different bracket for mounting the radio against a flat surface.