6. Examine reception readings (M, R, Y, G) of the Gateway at various locations.
Site survey results display as a percentage. M represents the percent of missed packets while R, Y, and G represent
the percent of received packets at a given signal strength.
M = Percent of missed packets; R = RED marginal signal; Y = YELLOW good signal; G = GREEN excellent signal.
Record the results if you need troubleshooting assistance from the factory.
7. Change the Gateway's rotary dials to conduct a Site Survey with another Node and repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. To end the Site Survey, double-click the Gateway's button 2.
9. Change the Gateway's rotary dials back to 0.
The LCD displays the device readings for the Gateway.
10. Double-click button 2 to move back to the top level menu.
11. Single-click button 1 to return to RUN mode.
12. Install the rotary dial access cover, referring to the Installation section of the manual to create an IP67 seal.
SITE (Site Survey) Menu
The SITE menu displays the results of a Site Survey conducted with this Gateway.
NOD XX
M XX
R XX
Y XX
G XX
*
SITE
Single-click
Button 2
Single-click
Button 2
Double-click
Button 2
adjust right rotary
switch to survey the
selected Node
Double-click
Button
2
AUTO
DISPLAY
LOOP
Site Survey
Gateway
The SITE menu displays the device number of the Node the Site Survey was
conducted with as well as the missed, green, yellow, and red received packet
count.
The SITE menu is only available on the Gateways.
To access the SITE menu, single-click button 1 to scroll across the menu levels
until reaching the Site Survey (SITE) menu.
See
Conduct a Site Survey Using the Menu System
Interpreting the Site Survey Results
on page 19.
3.6.2 Conduct a Site Survey from a Gateway Board Model
Conducting a Site Survey, also known as an RSSI (Radio Signal Strength Indication), analyzes the radio communications
link between the Gateway and any Node within the network by analyzing the radio signal strength of received data packets
and reporting the number of missed packets that required a retry.
Perform a Site Survey before permanently installing the radio network to ensure reliable communication. Only the Gateway
can initiate a Site Survey, and the Site Survey analyzes the radio communications link with one Node at a time. Follow these
steps to conduct a Site Survey from the board module Gateway.
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