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Setting the Repeater Trigger ID

1.Select Network ä Repeater ä ID.

2.Enter the value of the trigger ID as follows:

∙If the Trigger is MYID, type the MYID value of the destination remote unit. The value must be a hexadecimal value between 0001 and FFFE.

∙If the Trigger is TOID, type the TOID value of the destination base station. The value must be a hexadecimal value in the range 0001 to FFFF.

Note: An ID of 0000 and a Trigger of MYID indicates the repeater entry is ignored.

Setting the Repeater Transmit Channel

1.Select Network ä Repeater ä Transmit Channel.

2.Enter the channel number on which the repeater transmits the repeated data. The value must be a number in the range 01 64.

Note: The transmit frequency used on this channel is the Tx Frequency you set in the Radio menu.

Setting the Repeater Transmit Delay

1.Select Network ä Repeater ä Transmit Delay.

2.Enter the number of milliseconds you want the repeater to wait before repeating the transmission. The value must be in the range 0000 9999 milliseconds. Normally, this value is set to 0000.

6.6.File Management

Downloading a Software Upgrade

The software that runs the NL6000 is stored in flash memory. There is room in the flash memory for two software versions. This allows you to keep the current software version while you download a new version. If the download is not valid, the unit can still run on the older version.

The NL6000 can determine if the new download is complete and valid. The system uses a checksum function to determine if the download is valid. If the download is corrupt, the system continues to use the older version. If the download is valid, the modem switches over to use the upgrade when you cycle power.

1.Ensure you have access to the NL6000 software upgrade files.

2.From the Main Menu select Download New Software. The Download New Software window opens.

3.Press Y to continue with the software download. If you do not want to

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Contents NL6000 Wireless Modem Copyright Table of Contents RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Product Overview Use the NL6000 in a Simple ConfigurationFeatures Auto-Transmit Configuration TemplatesSingle and Multi- Point Addressing Acknowledgement406.0 to 406.1 MHz Operation Safety WarningRegulatory Information FCC PartGeneral Specifications SpecificationsReceiver UHF Radio SpecificationsCurrent Drain at 12 TransmitterVHF Radio Specifications Serial Port Hardware Installation and OperationPower Connections Parts DescriptionDCE DTELED Antenna ConnectionLEDs OperationPreparation Software ConfigurationTechnical Support PrerequisitesSource and Destination Addressing Unique Data Requirements for a Base StationAddressing with Wildcards Behavior of Repeater UnitsRepeat from a Base to a Remote Repeat to Multiple Remotes using Wildcard Packet Data Options Transmission ModeFEC CRCRF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Acknowledgements Over-the-Air Data RatesBasic Serial Parameters Carrier Sense Multiple AccessDCD Mode Serial Connection to an I/O DevicePre- and Post-Data DCD Time Factory Default ParametersPlanning the RF Channel Select Network ä Unit Type ProceduresGeneral Procedures Returning to the Previous Menu Displaying the Configuration Summary WindowSetting the Target Unit ID Toid Radio Network SetupSetting the Unit Type Select Network ä Unit Type Setting the Unit ID Myid Select Network ä MyidSerial Connection Setup Setting the Packet Mode Select Network ä Packet Mode Data SetupSetting the Max Retries Option Setting the Data Rate Select Network ä Data RateSetting the Request ACKs Option Setting the Contention Option Select Network ä ContentionTrigger ID Value Use Repeater SetupFile Management Downloading a Software UpgradeRestoring Parameters from Disk Select Save/Restore Parameters ä Save Parameters to DiskSaving Parameters to Disk Restoring Default Parameters Main Menu Summary Window Menu Quick ReferenceSerial Menu DCD RS-232 SubMenu Network Menu Repeater SubMenu Radio Menu Diagnostics Menu Save/Restore Parameters Menu Duty Cycle TroubleshootingOther Considerations Use a Faster Baud Rate Use a Fully-Wired RS-232 CableUnit Does Not Enter Programming Mode Use a Slower Baud RateSelect Diagnostics ä Transmit Continuous Random Data Appendix a Diagnosing and Correcting Performance ProblemsSetting the Frequency Trim includes setting Power Setting the Power Value∙ Select Radio Ä Transmit Frequency for Active Channel Setting the Deviation and Balance∙ Select Frequency Trim from the Diagnostics menu Select Diagnostics ä Transmit 100 Hz Square Wave∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive Gain Setting the Receive Gain∙ Select Deviation from the Diagnostics menu ∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive Diagnostic ModeFactory Default Values Appendix B Factory Default ParametersCategory Parameter Default Value Custom Value Index RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide