ITC 220 Base Station Transceiver Installation Guide PN 133991 Rev. A
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7.5
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
Problem indicators:
Transmissions from the transceiver are weak or intermittent.
A transceiver in the network stops receiving expected communications from the transceiver.
The TX LED is off.
To troubleshoot transmission issues:
1.
Make sure the transceiver is turned on and the green PWR LED illuminates and blinks.
2.
Issue the diagnostic command STAT to confirm the power output of the last transmission and VSWR.
3.
Check the cable connector and the radio connector for corrosion. If there is evidence of corrosion, then replace the
connector.
4.
Check the temperature of the radio and confirm the PA (Power Amplifier) temperature has not exceeded the over-
temperature threshold using the
TXSTAT
command to query the transmitter status.
+txstat
Sniffer
– FALSE
CLI
– FALSE
Temperature – FALSE
Voltage
– FALSE
CIM
– FALSE
Canned Msg – FALSE
Test Mode – FALSE
StartUp
- FALSE
Transmitter State – Available
5.
Inspect the SD memory card to ensure it is seated properly in the CIM socket in the orientation shown and is not
damaged.
6.
Make sure there is a valid CIM script file loaded from the SD card. At the XtermW prompt, enter
INICHECK,
SCRIPT
.
7.
Make sure the antenna cable connectors are securely connected to the antenna and to the radio connectors.
8.
Adjust the power output higher and lower to verify the transmission is controllable.
9.
Monitor the current supplied by the power supply to confirm the typical transmit current is drawn and the radio is
not current limited.
10.
Check the antenna for any defects or breaks.
11.
Adjust the power supply voltage, if necessary. If the power supply voltage is too low, the transceiver might stop
transmitting.
12.
Adjust the transceiver power level, if necessary. The transceiver might stop transmitting if the voltage is too low.
13.
Replace the cable or connector.
14.
Replace the transceiver. When replacing a transceiver, if the SD card contains a valid CIM script, remove the SD
memory card from the nonworking transceiver and insert and seat it in the replacement transceiver. The