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Troubleshooting – QTech Data Systems QDR Digital 900MHz Radio User Manual

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QDR – QTech Digital Radio – Owners Manual – v1.3 – August 2012

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A QDR variant is available which has a reverse polarity RP-SMA aerial connector
which will allow you to use the existing aerials. Please order P/N PD9119-U/G.

Note – The RS485 cable differs depending on whether connecting to a XL4

RTU (RJ12 to RJ12) or another device (RJ12 to RJ10), the respective P/N are
CB-QDR-RS485-XL4 & CB-QDR-RS485.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Blown fuse

Replace fuse. Use 1 Amp
quick blow type.

Green Status LED not
blinking when power
applied

Insufficient power supply
voltage

Check supply and provide
suitable power supply

No Communication

RS485 jumpers not
matching setup mode

Check settings and change
to suit

RS485 line termination

Check settings and change
to suit

Incorrect serial data rate

Check settings, ensure it is
9600 Baud, No Parity

Insufficient Rx signal
power

Use a directional antenna*
Use Workbench to measure
the RSSI. A value below -
95dbm is unlikely to be
reliable.

Incorrect configuration for
intended use

Options are point to point,
point to multipoint, repeater

* Be sure that the transmitted power from the antenna (EIRP) does not exceed the
licensed level.