ProSoft Technology RLX2-IFH9E User Manual
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
RLX2-IFHxE ♦ Industrial Wireless
User Manual
Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet Radios
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ProSoft Technology, Inc.
May 28, 2014
To detect the radio channel noise level for a particular radio:
1. Open the U
TILITIES
menu, and then choose IFHE
S
PECTRUM
A
NALYZER
.
2. Select the radio by IP
ADDRESS
, and then click O
PEN
.
3. ControlScape FH then scans within the radio, and measures the noise
within the frequency band. This data can help determine if there is a
signal that is interfering with radio communications. The radio continues
to periodically scan its frequency band until you click C
LOSE
, or you select
a different radio to scan.
Note: The information in this dialog box is valid only for radios accessed through a wired Ethernet
network. Scans for radios only over the RF network may not be accurate.
Note: Radio network communications are interrupted while the Spectrum Analyzer is active.
Normal communication resume when you close the dialog box.
3.3.3 RLX2-IFHE Spectrum Analyzer Dialog Box
The Spectrum Analyzer Dialog Box opens when you choose Utilities > IFHE
Spectrum Analyzer. Use this dialog box to help diagnose network issues.
Note: The information in this dialog box is valid only for radios accessed through a wired Ethernet
network. Scans for radios only over the RF network may not be accurate.
Note: Radio network communications are interrupted while the Spectrum Analyzer is active.
Normal communication resumes when you close the dialog box.
The fields in the dialog box are:
IP Address: The IP address for the radio to test. Enter an IP address directly,
or click Select Radio to choose a radio.