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If a broken, rough-sounding, or very faint signal is heard, there may be a
problem in the antenna, antenna cable, or connectors. This may also indicate
a problem in the radio module, although antenna/cable/connectors are the
more likely cause. The easiest way to check this is to swap the radio module
with a known good unit, connect to the same antenna and cable, and repeat
the test. If the sound cleans up, the problem was the module. If the sound is
still poor, it is probably the antenna/cable/connector setup.
Ping Test
(not shown in ACC-P2P-LTE models): The ping test allows any
controller to exchange communications with another controller for test
purposes. To do this, select a Target controller from the Source controller.
When the test is started, the Source controller will “ping” the Target
controller repeatedly and show success or failure of the communications.
Any other controllers which can hear the test will also show the results, while
the test is taking place.
Ping Hub:
Not used.
Soft Reset:
This “reboots” the communications module if it is temporarily
confused. If the display or controls appear to be locked up, soft reset will
restart the module without erasing data.
Total Reset:
This completely resets all data in the Com module. It will erase
any settings including the address! If the Com module is unresponsive and
a soft reset does not solve the problem, Total reset allows you to start over
with a clean installation. This is also useful when moving a Com module
from one installation to another, or when you are uncertain what previous
operators may have programmed into the module.
Operating the Com Module:
With the Com module installed and operational
(with “C” display), verify that the controller address is correct.
The software documentation provides information on configuring sites and
the connections for each site.
Once an ACC-COM-LTE Site controller is connected via LTE, it can share the
communications connection with other controllers via radio and hardwire.
ACC-P2P-LTE modules do not share connections.
The following considerations apply to these optional outbound connections.
UHF Radio:
The ACC-COM-LTE module may also be used with a Hunter UHF
radio, which must be ordered separately.
Setup and Addressing of the Com Module
In steel enclosures, the antenna must be installed externally (signals will not
communicate from inside a metal box).
Plan ahead for mounting an external antenna. It will be necessary to route
the antenna cable from the radio module inside the enclosure, to the
antenna outside of the enclosure. A site survey with comparable radios
is required before a final decision can be made about antenna types and
placement.
In the plastic pedestal enclosure, the Hunter IMMS-ANT-2 antenna is
designed to be mounted in the pedestal lid and may be adequate for
communications (to be determined in advance by site survey).
In North America and most other countries,
a license is required
before
operating any UHF radio transmission equipment. Verify your local
regulations and make sure that you have obtained the proper licensing
before operating radio equipment.
Hardwired cable:
This module does not contain a hardwire connection
terminal.
Any controller needing hardwired communications must be equipped with
an ACC-HWIM, in addition to the ACC-COM-LTE communications module.
The HWIM is installed in the controller cabinet, on the ACC Master Module
(see ACC-HWIM instructions).
Hardwired communications also requires Hunter GCBL cable. This special
cable uses four color-coded twisted conductors, shielded with foil, and
grounded with an additional bare wire, in direct-burial jacket. The cable is
also ordered separately.
See the ACC-HWIM instructions for wiring connections.
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