Verifying RF Signal Strength

Verifying RF Signal Strength

Verifying RF Signal Strength

Viewing Signal Strength for a Wireless Sensor

To verify the RF signal strength received by the EA800 perform the following procedure:

Unlock the EA800 as shown in “Locking and Unlocking the EA800” on page 55

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To return to SELECT SENSOR screen

To return to home screen.

If the remote sensor transmitter you are verifying is battery powered, it may take up to 30 seconds for the base unit to receive a transmission from the remote sensor.

The base unit displays an approximation of signal strength as indicated by the number of filled boxes on the screen as shown at right.

Note: The date and time shown at the bottom of the PERFORMANCE screen is the time stamp of the last received transmission.

Ensure that at least 2 Signal Strength bars are displayed as shown at right. If not, it is recommended that the sensor be relocated until at least 2 bars are achieved. More bars reduces sensor alarm latency, reduces the probability of communication alarms, and increases battery life.

For additional information on how to improve signal strength, refer to Winland application note AN00101.

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