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The arrows show the path between the units. Note that they
are bi-directional, meaning that the system is a two-way
system with units both transmitting and receiving data.
•
A green path indicates a strong signal
•
A yellow path indicate a medium strength signal
•
A red path indicates a weak signal
2.8.4.
Adding Repeaters to the
Network
Loggers which aren’t in range of the Receiver can transmit to
the Receiver via a Repeater/Short Range Repeater, which is
in range. As DataNet is built using mesh networking
technology Repeaters (DNR800 or DNR900) can be added to
the system to enhance the network range.
The DNR900 Receiver/Repeater is the same device, just
configured differently from the main menu when turned on.
Refer to section
3.15.3 to learn how to switch the DNR900
unit type to Repeater.
The DNR800 only functions as a Repeater.
2.8.5.
Short Range Repeater
You may also enable a logger (DNL910, DNL920 or the PA
models) to operate as a Repeater in addition to its logging
capabilities. In this mode the logger is referred to as a Short
Range Repeater (SRR) as the unit’s range specification stays
at 80 m line of sight and is not increased to the longer range
spec of the Repeater.
To switch a logger to SRR mode, simply right-click the logger
icon in the DataNet software
Map View
and select
Enable
Short Range Repeater Mode
.