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5.2
Creating a Network
Network units that come out of the box have never been part of a network. To allow for
several networks of different owners to operate side-by-side or in the same area, new
network units must first create a network. This is described in the following section.
5.2.1 Creation
To create a new network with a number of new network units the following steps must
be completed:
1.
Bring all network units together in one room.
2.
Power-up all network units within 1 minute of each other.
3.
Wait approximately one minute after the last network unit was powered-up.
4.
Check that all the network units are connected, indicated by the green LED (see
“LED indications”).
When completed, all network units will belong to a single network and can operate as an
independent network as well as communicate with each other. The created network is
unique worldwide.
See “Network creation failures” should a problem arise.
5.2.2 Isolated Network Unit
A unique network is only created when two or more network units are present. In case of
an isolated network unit, no network is created until another network unit is within
range.
5.2.3 Persistent Network
When a network unit has been added to a network, the network ID is stored
permanently. When network units are power cycled, they will rejoin the network.
5.2.4 Installation
After the network is created, the network units can be switched-off and placed at their
designated locations e.g. connected to milling units.
Since the network creation is permanent, when powered cycled the network units will
remain part of the network. This applies even if they are placed outside of range of other
network units, for example in case of an isolated milling unit in a separate room.
5.2.5 Maximum Size
There can be a maximum of 10 network units in one network. Larger networks are not
possible.