User manual

AGM Spread Spectrum Radio Manual
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Getting Started
Getting Started
The SSR be preconfigured at the factory. In this case your SSR should be ready to use after
you have made all hardware connections.
In many cases the default configuration will work. The default configuration is for 9600 bps, 8
data bits, no parity and one stop bit. Networking is set up for Peer-Peer and the hopping
channel is 0.
For best throughput we recommend you set up your system to match the SSR data rate of
9600 bps. If this is not practical then the SSR will need to be configured to match the data
rate and data format used by your system.
When multiple SSR are used within the same geographic area you will need to change the
hopping channel or possibly other networking settings to prevent interference between
systems. You may also experience interference from other spread spectrum manufactures.
Once you have power and antennas connected to your system we recommend you test the
radio connections before putting your system in full operation. This will insure you have solid
communications, you’re not being interfered with, and you’re not interfering with anyone else.
Testing Your Installation
1. The very first step that should be done before attempting to transmit is to listen.
Power up the SSR and observe the “RR” light. This light should remain off. If the
“RR” light flashes, then there are other spread spectrum radios in the same locale
using the same hop channel as your SSR. To avoid interfering with the other spread
spectrum radio you must change your hop channel.
2. Repeat the above step with all sites. Just because one site passes, does not mean
you’re free of interference.
3. Start transmitting and check to determine if all sites are responding. The lights on the
SSR are designed to assist in trouble shooting any connection problems. If the SSR
is receiving, the “RR” and “X” lights will be flashing. If transmitting the “R” light will
flash on and the “P/X” light off with each transmission.