WESROC© RMS Satellite Repeater – User Manual
Metrotel Corporation of Minnesota, Inc.
Revision A. May 7, 2008
Page 18
Delete Initialized Transmitter Function
Delete Init:
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This entry is used to delete the initialization for the current transmitter. It is
important that the Satellite Repeater only be initialized to transmitters which it is
intended to listen to. If a transmitter is incorrectly initialized to the Satellite
Repeater, select the transmitter to be deleted using the “Initd Xmtr” function
discussed above. Then move the cursor to the “Delete Init” function and press
the right button. This sends the request to the Satellite Repeater. The Satellite
Repeater will then reply, refreshing the information in the configuration screen.
Entry #1 cannot be deleted, as it is permanently attached to the Satellite
Repeater itself.
Transmitter Serial Number Indicator
Xmtr SN:
The Serial Number of the selected initialized Wesroc® transmitter is shown here.
This serial number will correspond to the serial number printed on the transmitter
itself. This number also corresponds to the serial number that is shown on the
PDU for packets received directly from the transmitter. This serial number is
obtained from information sent by the transmitter during the initialization process.
This, along with the application code, allows the Satellite Repeater to uniquely
identify the transmitter.
Normally, there is rarely any need to modify the serial number. However, it is
possible. The occasion for modifying the serial number would be if a transmitter
is replaced at a particular installation. The serial number of the transmitter being
replaced can be changed to the serial number of the new transmitter. If this
method is used, be sure to verify that both the serial number and the application
code (see next entry below) are set correctly, otherwise the new transmitter will
be ignored. This is not the preferred method of transmitter replacement as it
requires exact accuracy in order for the transmitter to be recognized. The
preferred method of transmitter replacement is to delete the initialization for the
transmitter being replaced. Then initialize the Satellite Repeater to the new
transmitter. (See discussion on transmitter initialization).
Transmitter Application Indicator
Xmtr App: SatRep
The Transmitter Application indicates the Application that the particular
transmitter is serving. Common applications include “Therm” for thermometer,
“GasMtr” for gas meters, “Tank” for liquid level measurements, etc… New
applications are being added regularly.
