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Next, set the
number of channels of the host
using SW2-3, -4.
An RCI-200 can at most have 2 channels. This is the number of
channels that will be exchanged between the host and each
remote.
Remote Configuration:
To make an RCI-200 operate as a REMOTE unit, make sure that SW2-8 is flipped up.
Next, set the
number of channels on this remote
using SW2-1,
-2. One channel is considered 1 analog input/output plus 1
contact input/output. Hence an RCI-200 can have at most 2
channels.
Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) : (Repeater Mode Only)
The Signal Strength indicator is active in the Repeater Mode only.
The radio communications board has a signal strength indicator to show the level
of the signal that was received from another radio. The indicator is a 10 segment
LED bar graph as shown on the left. Each segment represents 10% of received
signal. At least 50% of signal is required for proper operation of the radios.
The radios have an automatic power adjustment for optimal transmission. As a
result the signal strength meter may never reach a full 10-segment count even
when the two radios are right next to each other.
SW2-3
SW2-4
Channels on Host
UP UP
1
DOWN UP
2
SW2-1
SW2-2
Channels on Remote
UP UP
1
DOWN UP
2
