3.3 Loop-back
Test
A loop-back test can be used to verify a good signal between the server and client radios. A
jumper will be connected from transmit to receive on the client radio only.
Follow these steps to run the test:
1.
Remove the cover from the client radio.
2.
Label the location of the green and white wires going into the radio interface board.
3.
Disconnect the green and white wires going into pin-5 (RX) and pin-6 (TX) on TB1 of
the radio.
Note:
The other wires to the radio must remain connected to provide power to the radio
board.
4.
Put a jumper wire into pins 5 and 6 of the interface board, as shown in
Figure 28: Jumper Location for Loop-back Test
5.
Conduct the loop-back test using the Venus 1500 software according to the following
directions.
Conducting the Venus 1500 Software Test
1.
Open
Venus 1500 Administrator.
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