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6.11 Test channel
Press OK to enter or < > to scroll past
.
This menu is mainly used during a wireless survey to identify a suitable operating channel for the
transponder; although it is also useful to access afterwards in order to verify performance. The display is
calibrated in dBm and is continuously updated until the channel number is changed and, therefore,
extended monitoring periods will produce better results. A suitable operating channel would be one that
has very low noise levels. If, during the monitoring period, the noise level is seen to exceed the vertical
dotted line, the channel is deemed unsuitable. The system is also able to detect other Fireless transponders
in its vicinity and will display a message ‘Channel in Use’ if one is found to be in range at or near the chosen
frequency. The display has three calibrated visible bars:
Top = Lowest noise level detected
Middle = Average noise level detected (also shown as an RSSI numeric dBm value)
Lower = Highest noise level detected
1. Press < > to change channels.
2. If the current channel appears to be low noise, leave for an extended monitoring period.
3. Observe and make a note of the final results.
4. Press OK to exit
Note: This menu is intended for display purposes only and it is not possible to change the current operating
frequency of the transponder by changing from one channel to the next. If a system has been set to operate
on a channel which is subsequently found to be unsuitable due to interference or high levels of background
noise, it will be necessary to perform a full factory reset, followed by the reset and re-allocation of all
associated field devices.
6.12 Set time and date
Press OK to enter or < > to scroll past.
Enter the date and time using the arrows keys, then press OK.
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6.11 Test channel
Press OK to enter or < > to scroll past
.
This menu is mainly used during a wireless survey to identify a suitable operating channel for the
transponder; although it is also useful to access afterwards in order to verify performance. The display is
calibrated in dBm and is continuously updated until the channel number is changed and, therefore,
extended monitoring periods will produce better results. A suitable operating channel would be one that
has very low noise levels. If, during the monitoring period, the noise level is seen to exceed the vertical
dotted line, the channel is deemed unsuitable. The system is also able to detect other Fireless transponders
in its vicinity and will display a message ‘Channel in Use’ if one is found to be in range at or near the chosen
frequency. The display has three calibrated visible bars:
Top = Lowest noise level detected
Middle = Average noise level detected (also shown as an RSSI numeric dBm value)
Lower = Highest noise level detected
1. Press < > to change channels.
2. If the current channel appears to be low noise, leave for an extended monitoring period.
3. Observe and make a note of the final results.
4. Press OK to exit
Note: This menu is intended for display purposes only and it is not possible to change the current operating
frequency of the transponder by changing from one channel to the next. If a system has been set to operate
on a channel which is subsequently found to be unsuitable due to interference or high levels of background
noise, it will be necessary to perform a full factory reset, followed by the reset and re-allocation of all
associated field devices.
6.12 Set time and date
Press OK to enter or < > to scroll past.
Enter the date and time using the arrows keys, then press OK.
Document No.: PEN-FL2-2 Date: 29/06/2016 Page 18 / 30
