Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Basic Radio Programming and Setup
- 2.1. Setting the Radio's Role in the Network and the Network Type
- 2.2. Establishing Communication with Instrumentation and Computers
- 2.3. Establishing Communication with Other Radios in the Network
- 2.4. Designate the RF Transmission Characteristics
- 2.4.1. 900MHz Channel Select Parameters
- 2.4.2. 900MHz Frequency Key (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.3. 900MHz Frequency Zones
- 2.4.4. High Noise
- 2.4.5. 900MHz Hop Frequency Offset
- 2.4.6. 900MHz Hop Table Size
- 2.4.7. 900MHz Hop Table Version
- 2.4.8. Max Packet Size and Min Packet Size (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.9. MCU Speed
- 2.4.10. Remote LED
- 2.4.11. Retry Time Out
- 2.4.12. RF Data Rate (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.13. RTS to CTS
- 2.4.14. Slave Security
- 2.4.15. Transmit Power
- 2.4.16. Transmit Rate
- 3. Configuring Point-to-MultiPoint Networks
- 3.1. Point to MultiPoint Network Characteristics
- 3.2. Point-to-MultiPoint Network Quick Start
- 3.3. Point-to-MultiPoint Operation LEDs
- 3.4. Overlapping MultiPoint Networks
- 3.5. Establishing Communication with Other Radios in a MultiPoint Network
- 3.6. Routing Communications through the Network
- 3.7. Setting Other MultiPoint Parameters
- 3.7.1. 1 PPS Enable Delay
- 3.7.2. Diagnostics
- 3.7.3. DTR Connect
- 3.7.4. Local Mode
- 3.7.5. Master Packet Repeat
- 3.7.6. Master Packet Repeat in MultiPoint Networks with Repeaters
- 3.7.7. Max Slave Retry
- 3.7.8. Radio ID
- 3.7.9. Radio Name
- 3.7.10. Repeaters
- 3.7.11. Repeater Frequency
- 3.7.12. Retry Odds
- 3.7.13. Slave / Repeater
- 3.8. Conserving Power
- 3.9. Reading Diagnostics in Tool Suite
- 4. Configuring Point-to-Point Networks
- 5. Advanced Programming
- 6. Viewing Radio Statistics
- 7. Approved Antennas
- 8. FGR3 Wireless Data Radios Pinouts
- 9. Troubleshooting
- 10. FGR3 Release Notes
- Appendix A: FGR3 Technical Specifications
- Appendix B: FGR3 Board Level Mechanical Drawing
- Appendix C: 900MHz Factory Default Settings
- Appendix D: 900MHz Channel Frequency IDs
- Appendix E: FreeWave Legal Information
6. Viewing Radio Statistics
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6.1. View Statistics in Tool Suite
View the same statistics using the Setup Terminal option in Tool Suite.
1. In Tool Suite, click Configuration > Read Radio.
2. Click the Device Information tab.
6.2. View the Radio Transmission Characteristics in the
Terminal Interface
On the Setup main menu, click (4) Show Radio Statistics.
6.2.1. Antenna Reflected Power
This is a measurement of the transmitted power that is reflected back into the radio from
mismatched antennas or cables, or loose connections between the radio and antenna.
A reading of:
l 0 to 5 is good.
l 5 to 20 is marginal.
l 20 or higher indicates that the connections should be inspected for loose connections and
cable quality.
l 30 or higher indicates a definite problem in the system.
The most likely reason for a higher Antenna Reflected Power reading is a cable issue between
the radio and the antenna: loose connections, cable kinks, breaks in cable shielding, moisture in
the fittings or connections, etc.
Less commonly, a high Antenna Reflected Power reading can indicate a hardware problem
with the radio itself, such as a damaged RF connector. Lastly, a high reading may indicate a
problem with the antenna itself, although antenna problems are the least likely indicator.
6.2.2. Master-Slave Distance
The physical distance between the Slave radio and the Master radio in the network.
Note: This distance is most accurate at a distance greater than 2.5 miles (4.0234 km).
6.2.3. Noise Level
The Noise Level indicates the level of background noise and interference at this radio and at
each of the Repeaters in the link. The number is an average of the noise levels measured at each
frequency in the radio’s frequency hop table.