G2W – Gal 2 Way – Installation and Operation Guide
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Viewing Communications Strength from the Controller
When enabled, the controller displays the communication strength between the concentrator and field
units in its “current value” row.
The communication strength value displayed by the controller ranges between 0 and 255, with 255 being
the strongest value. The minimum required communication strength is 170.
If no repeaters are in use in the system, the value displayed indicates the communication strength
between the unit and the concentrator.
When a repeater is in use in the system, the value displayed indicates the communication strength
between the field unit and the repeater.
This feature is not enabled by default.
Enabling Communications Strength Display in the Controller
In order to view the communications strength value, you must first define the fourth analog input for
each field unit. This input transmits the communications strength value to the controller.
To enable communications strength display in the controller:
1.
Launch the Galileo
Client
software.
2.
Click
Setup > Connections>Inputs> Analog sensors
. A window appears.
3.
At the lower part of the window, click
Sensor Definition
. The
Analog Inputs Setup
window appears.
Figure 11: Analog Inputs Setup Window
4.
Click the key symbol.
