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General Description
Description, Specifications, and Installation Manual
RF Frequency
Program the radio transceiver with the RF frequency(s), channel spacing and power
output before placing into service. These settings are pre-set at the factory if the
requirements are provided with the order.
Security Key
The Security Key is a unique number assigned to the system that prevents interference of
nearby systems operating on the same RF frequency. Like the 128-bit/256-bit encryption
key, the Security Key is typically programmed during initial system programming. All
sites in the system must use the same security key. The exception is a key value of 65535
(the default), defined as an open system and communicates with all encoders regardless
of the encoder’s key setting.
128-bit/256-bit Encryption Key
The 128-bit or 256-bit data encryption provides security against malicious operation
or monitoring. Program the 128-bit/256-bit encryption key during the flashing of
the microprocessor to match the encoder (Federal Signal Commander Software or
) being used to activate the unit. A key value of zero disables the 128-bit/256-bit
encryption; use if the encoder does not support 128-bit/256-bit encryption. All sites in the
system must use the same encryption key.
Unit Address
The unit address sets the UVRI-B site number and is used to numerically identify the
site within the system network. The unit address is a three-digit number with a range of
001 to 1023. The unit address is set using dip switch S1. S1 off position indicates active
position. Add binary active switch positions to get ID address
Switch number 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Binary number 1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128 256 512
Example: Switch numbers 1, 2, and 3 are binary numbers 1, 2, and 4.
Add 1 + 2 + 4 = 7; 7 is the unit address
NOTE
:
• Set site address to one to program the UVRI-B control board with firmware (HEX
code).
• To program a non-digital unit using Commander Software, set site address to one.
When programming is completed, change the dip switch setting to the actual site
address.
• The site address is stored when the switch is changed.
