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Operation 

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311002C

Select Network and Transceiver ID

If necessary to determine the Transceiver dipswitch set-
tings see 

Determining Transceiver Dipswitch Set-

tings

 on page 8 for a guide. 

It does not matter if an 

RS232 connection or an RS422 connection is used 
or will be used in the installation. 

To perform the test 

all that’s needed is a powered on Transceiver and the 
correct network ID and Transceiver ID entered into the 
RF signal tester.

1.

Press the left button (B) under PROGRAM to dis-
play the current Transceiver’s network and address 
(NET WK ID A, TRANS ID A). See F

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. 4.

2.

If necessary, enter a new letter for the network ID 
and address ID for the target Transceiver. These 
new settings are based on the target Transceiver dip 
switch settings. (See manual 309498 for detailed dip 
switch instructions).

Press the SELECT button (A) to toggle between the 
Network and Transceiver ID. Use the center 
up/down buttons (C) to change letter designations. 
See F

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. 4.

3.

Press the PROGRAM button (B) to save settings 
and return to the Main screen. 

Performing the RF Signal Test

1.

Press the trigger switch to begin testing the signal 
quality between the tester and the Transceiver. See 
F

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. 5.

Once the RF test begins, the Signal Tester transmits ten 
test messages to the Transceiver and “listens” for the 
Transceiver to send a signal back to the Signal Tester 
acknowledging that the message was received. This 
series of ten test messages is called a test interval and 
takes approximately ten seconds. However, the ten sec-
ond interval can vary depending on the RF environment 
and signal quality.

IMPORTANT: 

Do not move the Signal Tester while test-

ing a specific location. 

2.

Once the series of ten signals is complete the Sig-
nal Tester screen will display the results as either a 
GOOD SIGNAL or BAD SIGNAL. See F

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. 6.

F

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. 4

The Network ID and Transceiver ID screen also 
displays the software revision level for the tester. 
See F

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. 4.

B

A

C

PROGRAM MODE

2.00.006

NET WK ID A

TRANS ID  A

PROGRAM

SELECT

If the PROGRAM screen is selected during an RF 
signal test, the test will stop. The testing then must 
be manually restarted.

F

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F

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TESTING . . .

BATT

MSGS SENT

10

PROGRAM

GOOD SIGNAL

BATT

MSGS SENT

10

PROGRAM

Summary of Contents for Matrix 249269

Page 1: ...valuate the Matrix RF signal quality in a new or existing Matrix facility Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual Save these instructions FCC ID JHIGNET IC 4840...

Page 2: ...Dipswitch Setting using RS422 Connection 9 Parts for 249269 and 249880 Matrix RF Signal Tester 10 Technical Specifications 11 Dimensions 11 Graco Standard Warranty 12 Graco Phone Numbers 12 Manual Co...

Page 3: ...containers of solvent and gasoline Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present Ground equipment Use only grounded hoses If there is static sparking or y...

Page 4: ...si tioned in the building as close as possible to the position of intended installation The Transceiver must be pow ered up but does not need to be connected to a PC If the facility already has a func...

Page 5: ...re charged using a Graco Matrix battery char ger at the end of the working day to assure good perfor mance the next day Batteries can be recharged at anytime without battery damage At one bar on the...

Page 6: ...settings and return to the Main screen Performing the RF Signal Test 1 Press the trigger switch to begin testing the signal quality between the tester and the Transceiver See FIG 5 Once the RF test be...

Page 7: ...rval sends 10 messages to the Trans ceiver Each of these 10 messages is resent up to 10 times or until the RF tester receives a response from the Transceiver If no response is received after resending...

Page 8: ...eiver and other compo nents would be assigned to the second Trans ceiver using the Transceiver ID dipswitch Existing Matrix Facility If the Transceiver is already installed two large letters should be...

Page 9: ...F 1 2 3 4 S2 on E 1 2 3 4 S2 on H S1 Network ID 1 2 3 4 S1 on A default 1 2 3 4 S1 on C 1 2 3 4 S1 on B 1 2 3 4 S1 on D 1 2 3 4 S1 on E 1 2 3 4 S1 on F 1 2 3 4 S1 on G 1 2 3 4 S1 on S1 Network ID H 1...

Page 10: ...equires a Graco Matrix Battery Charger for recharging See Instruction Manual 309502 Ref No Part No Description Qty 1 117310 BATTERY 9 6V NMH rechargable 1 2 117427 CHARGER single bay not shown N A 1 1...

Page 11: ...pping spread spectrum N A 915 928 MHz frequency hopping spread spectrum Australia Unobstructed RF Communication Range based on building construction and RF environment 300 500 ft 91 0 152 0 m Obstruct...

Page 12: ...d If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportati...

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