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o In existing installations, go to System > Save/Res Setting > Restore and run the
function.
Communicator automatically configures the base unit's settings; there is no need to
configure this unit's DIP switches.
CAUTION Resetting the Communicator or disconnecting the power only is insufficient!
6. In the remote unit, move DIP Switch 1 to ON.
7. Match the remote unit's channel and baud settings to the Communicator's settings.
8. DIP Switch 4 and DIP Switch 5:
o Set both switches to OFF (RLINK 900 MHz 1 Watt).
o Match the Communicator's address setting exactly (RLINK 2.4 GHz / 900 MHz 100
mWatt) (when configuring the address, refer to Configuring the Channel Settings,
page 27.)
9. Press the Reset button. The LED blinks for 4 - 12 seconds and turns off.
10. Return DIP Switch 1 to OFF. The LED turns on.
11. Repeat for each remote RLINK unit.
6.5 Channel/Signal Tests
The following sections detail how to test the controller communication channels.
• Testing the RS-232/485 Channel
• Testing the Radio RF Signal
6.5.1 Testing the RS-232/485 Channel
This menu tests the RS-232/485 communication channel.
• Go to SYSTEM > Test > Wired 232/485.
Enter the required unit number and press ENTER to start and stop the test. The screen displays a
shaded box in the Tx when transmitting and a shaded box by the Rx when receiving (when functioning
properly the shading switches back and forth between the two boxes).
NOTE: If the checkbox remains blank, check all connections between the Communicator and the
controller.
6.5.2 Testing the Radio RF Signal
• Go to SYSTEM > Test > Radio RF Signal.
This menu tests the RF communication channel.
Enter the required unit number and press ENTER. The screen displays the reception bar graph as well
as the measured signal reading once available (testing is continuous until exiting this menu).
Refer to RF Connection, page 33 for information on configuring the RF network.
SET UNIT NUMBER: < 1>
GO, STOP USING ENTER.
Tx
Rx
SET UNIT NUMBER:
1
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