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2101510 Rev. AG
6.6.5
Transceiver Check
6.6.5.1
Instructions
1)
If available, use a wattmeter to check the transceiver output power. Refer
to the manufacturer’s documentation for measuring instructions.
2)
If available, use two (2) hand-held transceivers and verify the communication
path between the master and remote sites. Voice-activated interface can be
used, if available.
3)
Verify that the transceiver is set to the correct frequency. Refer to the
manufacturer’s documentation for checking frequency instructions.
4)
If a directional antenna is used, verify the orientation of the antenna to the master
site.
If a communication problem still exists, and the unit has
passed the transceiver check test, contact Totalflow
customer service for additional help.
6.6.6
RS-232 Communication Test
The following RS-232 serial communication test procedure is directed from
and will assist with what may be the possible cause for the indicated error
message.
Before performing this test, verify that the field wiring is correct (see
Table 6–4 RS-232 Field Wiring on NGC Termination Panel
Description
Description
PIN
Jack 8–Port 1
Jack 10–Port 2
1
Power Out
Power Out
2
Ground
Ground
3
Switched Power Out
Switched Power Out
4
Operate
Operate
5
Not Used
Not Used
6
Request to Send
Request to Send
7
Transmit Data
Transmit Data
8
Receive Data
Receive Data
9
Clear to Send
Clear to Send
When troubleshooting RS-232 mode, verify that the
termination settings of the serial port 1 J9 and serial port 2
J11 on the termination panel have pins 2 and 3 jumpered.