Neptune E-CODER) R450i, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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E-CODER
®
)R450
i™
Installation and Maintenance Guide
17
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This chapter defines troubleshooting procedures for the E-CODER
®
)R450 i™ .
Low RSSI: Tips and Techniques for New PIT MIU Installations
Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of the power present in received
radio signal. Neptune
®
uses this measurement during the installation process to determine
if a collector is strongly receiving for an E-CODER)R450 i .
For details on the RSSI measurements, see the tables in "RSSI Values and R450™ System
Capabilities" on page 12.
During the installation process, you receive an email with the RSSI value to determine if the
location of the E-CODER)R450
i is acceptable. If the RSSI value is either at the upper limit of
the marginal range or is a failed RSSI, try these tips and techniques:
l
Reorient the pit antenna.
l
Check the antenna connection to the E-CODER)R450 i .
Low RSSI: Tips and Techniques for Existing Installations
Refer to the following sections to troubleshoot low RSSI for existing Pit installations, for the
E-CODER)R450
i .
l
Check the RSSI values and reorient the pit antenna.
l
Check the antenna connection to the E-CODER)R450 i .
l
Replace the pit antenna.
l
Replace the E-CODER)R450 i , if necessary.
See the tables in "RSSI Values and R450™ System Capabilities" on page 12 for more
information.