User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Getting Started
- 3 Configuration
- 3.1 Before you begin
- 3.2 Connecting to your GoBox configuration interface
- 3.3 Managing Operational Profiles
- 3.4 Managing Duplexers
- 4 Using the GoBox
- 4.1 Turning your GoBox On
- 4.2 Selecting an Operational Profile
- 4.3 Stopping Repeater Operation
- 4.4 Checking GoBox Status
- 4.5 Administration
- 5 Troubleshooting
- 5.1 Cannot connect to the GoBox web interface
- 5.2 Network Status icon displays REG ERR
- 5.3 Network Status icons displays PSWD
- 5.4 Network Status icon WWW does not turn solid
- 5.5 Network Status icon VPN does not turn solid
- 5.6 Network Status icon RNC does not turn solid
- 5.7 Status window displays Err:Ctrl
- 5.8 Status window displays Err:Rad1, Err:Rad2 or Err:Rad12
- 5.9 There are no profiles to select on the GoBox control panel
- 5.10 GoBox web interface displays “Template Syntax Error”
- 5.11 The LEDs and the LCD backlight do not turn on
- 5.12 When turning on the GoBox, the LEDs flash rapidly for a second, and the LCD stays blank
- 6 Glossary
SFFR-6 User Manual
Getting Started
Doc ID: ES1002-UM02-v508
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2.2.6.3 Status Display
The status display shows the currently selected operational profile or other status messages, the power level of each
battery, the status of the on-board battery charger and external power source mode if AC and/or DC power is connected.
The status display’s backlight turns on for several seconds whenever a button or rotary dial is rotated/pressed, so the
display can be more easily viewed if external lighting conditions are poor.
2.2.6.4 Function Button 1
Pressing and holding down Function Button 1 turns off the display and LEDs. This normally occurs when the lid is closed
and is designed to save power.
2.2.6.5 Power/Function Button 2
Pressing and holding down Function Button 2 for three or more seconds will toggle the power status of the GoBox.
2.2.6.6 Rotary Dial/Button
The rotary dial is used to quickly select different operational profiles.
On pressing the rotary dial, the status window backlight will automatically illuminate until the button is pressed again or
the backlight times out. You can turn the dial to select any of the available and pre-configured profiles when the rotary dial
is pressed.
Once a profile has been found, releasing the rotary dial push button will commence a reconfiguration of the GoBox. During
this time the power/status LED will flash green, indicating a reconfiguration is in progress. When the power/status LED
turns steady green, the GoBox is ready for operation.
2.2.6.7 Rx LED
On receiving a carrier on the frequency the GoBox is programmed for, the yellow Rx LED will illuminate. Depending on the
operational profile, the received signal has to meet additional conditions before it is repeated.
2.2.6.8 Tx LED
The red Tx LED will illuminate to indicate that the GoBox is transmitting. This can be a locally received and repeated signal,
or when a networked profile is active, a signal forwarded from another GoBox or remote source such as a console or a
subscriber located near a fixed base station site.
2.2.6.9 Power/Status LED
On power-up, the GoBox will perform a series of self-tests to ensure all elements are operational. During this time the
power/status LED will flash green to indicate that power is on but the GoBox is not yet operational. Once the LED turns a
steady green, the GoBox is ready for use.
The backlight is on a timeout to ensure it is not left on and otherwise drain the batteries unnecessarily.
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The backlight can be turned off before the timeout period by pressing any of the buttons or the front panel.
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The intensity of the backlight can be modified to maintain covertness during night use.
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The power button must be held down for at least three seconds to avoid accidental power on/off scenarios.
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To avoid accidental profile changes, the rotary dial must be pressed during rotation.
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