•
For board-level radios, triple-click the button.
•
For Nodes without buttons, refer to the Node's datasheet for instructions on entering binding mode.
The left and right LEDs flash alternately and the Node searches for a Gateway in binding mode. After the Node binds,
the LEDs stay solid momentarily, then they flash together four times. The Node automatically exits binding mode and
reboots.
6. Label the Node with the assigned address number for future reference.
7. Press
BACK
on the DXM to exit binding mode for that specific Node address.
The Node LEDs continue to flash red until the DXM exits binding mode with that Node address.
8. Repeat these steps for as many DX80 Nodes as are needed for your network.
9. When you are finished binding, press
BACK
on the DXM until you return to the main menu.
4.3.3 Conduct a Site Survey from the DXM
Conduct a Site Survey to verify the wireless communication between the radios within your wireless network. Conduct the
site survey when the Nodes and DXM Controller are at the proposed installation sites to determine each radio's signal
strength with the DXM.
For a DX80 network, the Gateway controls the site survey and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a
DX80 network does not affect the throughput of the DX80 network. The DX80 Gateway-Node system can run a site survey
analysis while the network is operational. For a MulitHop network, the master device passes the site survey request to the
intended Modbus slave device. The Site Survey runs and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a
MultiHop network stops all network traffic to that device.
1. On the DXM: Use the arrow buttons to select the
ISM Radio
menu and press
ENTER
.
2. Select the
Site Survey
menu and press
ENTER
.
3. Use the Up or Down arrows to select the device ID number and press
ENTER
to run the site survey with that radio.
The site survey results display as green, yellow, red, and missed packets. Green indicates the highest signal
strength, then yellow, and red. Missed packets were not received.
4. When you are finished running the Site Survey, press
Back
twice to return to the main menu and exit site survey
mode.
If the Site Survey fails (100 missed packets), verify the radios are at least 10 feet from the DXM and/or rerun the binding
procedure. If you find poor signal quality, common solutions include moving the DXM to a more central location relative to the
Nodes or using higher-gain antennas on the DXM. Contact your local Banner Engineering representative for assistance.
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