ProSoft Technology BM GM1K Series, User Manual

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RF Setup Notes
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 37 of 101
January 8, 2018
7 RF Setup Notes
7.1 Clear Line of Sight
Clear line of sight with minimal obstructions for best wireless (RF)
communication. Performing an RF survey is highly recommended prior to
commissioning especially for long range applications.
7.2 Maximum RF Range
The final RF range depends on many factors including Tx power settings, type of
antenna and cables, antenna setup, clear line of sight, and terrain and
environment.
7.3 RF Timeout Tag
When setting up end nodes, RF Timeout tag can also be added as a Modbus
register for monitoring RF health. Timeout trigger is normally set to three times
the tx interval. This means when the data packet is missed on three consecutive
intervals attempts, the RF timeout will be flagged.
0=RF OK; 1= RF Timeout