ITC 220 Base Station Transceiver Installation Guide PN 133991 Rev. A
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4.
Connect your computer to the transceiver LAN port. See
D.2 To Configure the Computer Ethernet 2 Interface for
Communication with the Transceiver LAN Port
. Send a command to the transceiver LAN port and then see if the
transceiver responds.
Note:
To communicate with the transceiver’s LAN port, the computer’s connected Ethernet port must be
configured to do so. You must know the LAN port’s IP address. If you do not know the IP address, contact the
system administrator.
5.
Replace the Ethernet cable.
6.
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
replacement transceiver will use the CIM script on the SD memory card and its configuration will be the same as
the original transceiver.
7.8
RF LINK PROBLEMS
When the RF Link LED illuminates, it means that the Base Station transceiver is connected to one or more Locomotive
or Wayside transceivers. When the LED is off, it means that the Base Station transceiver is not currently connected to a
Locomotive or Wayside transceiver.
Problem indicators:
The RF Link LED is off.
To troubleshoot RF link issues:
1.
Make sure the transceiver is turned on and the green PWR LED illuminates and blinks.
2.
Make sure the antenna cable connectors are securely connected to the antenna and to the transceiver.
3.
Inspect the SD memory card to ensure it is not damaged and is seated properly in the CIM socket.
4.
Make sure there is a valid CIM script file loaded from the SD card. At the XtermW prompt, enter
INICHECK,SCRIPT
.
5.
Use the
BBEACON
command to ensure that the base beacons are configured for the common channel.
6.
Check the antenna for any defects or breaks.
7.
Verify the base radio is transmitting. In XtermW, run the STAT,RF command. This command displays the total
number of packets transmitted and received by the radio. Statistics are broken down by packet type. There are
also several running totals included.