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DX-Link
The DX-Link is a small wireless USB communication device designed to facilitate mesh
communication with one or more Rad-DX detectors.
Figure 9: DX-Link
The DX-Link’s USB interface allows for multiple uses such as improving the strength of your
Mesh network and improving communications with Rad-DX detectors. Below is an explanation
for each use-case scenario.
6.1.1 Replace USB Cable
The DX-Link provides a direct communication link between a PC and a Rad-DX detector, thus
eliminating the need to monitor and adjust the settings of a detector with the use of a USB
cable. Please note that using a DX-Link to replace the USB cable can only be used with the DX-
View software—not the DX-Dashboard software.
6.1.2 Gateway to PC using DX-View
The DX-Link can be used as a “gateway” while using the DX-View to monitor one or several
Rad-DX detectors. If the DX-Link is inserted into a USB port on the PC, not only can you
monitor, control, and download data from any Rad-DX detector as stated above, you can also
view all detectors within the Mesh network.
In the same manner that a DX-Link can act as a gateway, a Rad-DX that is connected to a PC
via a USB cable can also act as a gateway. Again, this can only be done using the DX-View on
your PC.
6.1.3 Use as a Repeater
The DX-Link can also be used as a “repeater” to improve the range of a Mesh network. When
one detector is out of range of the Mesh network, a DX-Link can be strategically placed
between that detector and another detector that is within range, providing a path of
communication. The DX-Link can be used as a repeater in both the DX-Dashboard and DX-
View software.
