Clear-Com FreeSpeak Beltpack - Manual (Page 68)

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Table 4-1: How antennas are numbered
ASSIGNING BELTPACKS TO COVERAGE AREAS
Each antenna is designed to handle five beltpacks simultaneously.
Although it can achieve this in good conditions, this may not always be
possible for a number of reasons. First, interference or propagation
problems may mean that not all antenna slots are available all the
time. Second, a beltpack constantly searches for the best antenna
signal, and may frequently switch antennas. To make this transmission
seamless, a beltpack maintains the connection to its current antenna
until it is confident that the new antenna is functioning well. Therefore,
for a short period of time during this transition, a single beltpack can
occupy slots on more than one antenna.
This means that for zones in which you are likely to need coverage for
five or more beltpacks simultaneously, it is recommended that you
install a second antenna. Similarly, for good coverage for nine or more
beltpacks simultaneously, a third antenna may be required.
CONDITIONS AFFECTING COVERAGE AREAS
The environment in which a system is located affects the coverage
area for any particular beltpack/antenna combination. The presence of
walls, floors, ceilings, trees, shrubbery, people, and numerous other
items may affect the coverage zone. Metallic objects, safety doors,
lighting equipment, and bodies of water may possibly block
transmission. You must take these factors into consideration when
planning your installation.
BELTPACK SCREEN DISPLAYS: WHICH SIGNIFIES:
RPN 6 Antenna 1 on transceiver port 1
RPN 7 Antenna 2 on transceiver port 1
RPN 8 Antenna 3 on transceiver port 1
RPN 9 Antenna 4 on transceiver port 1
RPN 10 Antenna 5 on transceiver port 1
RPN 11 Antenna 1 on transceiver port 2
RPN 12 Antenna 2 on transceiver port 2
RPN 13 Antenna 3 on transceiver port 2
RPN 14 Antenna 4 on transceiver port 2
RPN 15 Antenna 5 on transceiver port 2