User's Manual

Configuring the AtoN Express
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•Start UTC
The offset from UTC 00:00. This parameter is used to create different start times for the two channels when alternating transmission
between the two channels. For example; a five minute transmission schedule alternating between channel A and B would have a
slot interval of 22500 (10 * 2250 slots per minute) and a difference of 5 minutes between the start UTC’s of the two channels.
•Start Slot
As FATDMA is being used, the start slot should be reserved by the local base station. The start slot can be entered independently for
both channels A and B.
• Channel Interval
This determines the time between transmissions on each channel. The interval is set as a number of slots. 2250 slots = 1 minute.
The operating time from a complete charge is dependent on the configured reporting intervals. Shorter reporting
intervals will reduce the operating time. The examples provided here are intended as a guide as actual operating time
also depends on external factors such as temperature and GPS signal quality.
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