Checking Signal Strength (PC)

Use the software to check the wireless signal strength between the Base Unit, Repeaters, and Remote Units.

IMPORTANT

Weak signal strength may cause failure of wireless communication, including the transmission of warning reports, recorded data, and current readings.
Try adjusting the device position and/or placing a Repeater to improve and maintain stable communication for all devices.

How to Check Wireless Signal Strength

  1. In the settings window of the RTR-500MBS Settings Utility, open [Wireless Route Settings].
    About the Settings Window and Buttons
    1 Group Name List This shows all registered groups by name.
    2 [Test Signal...] Button This will open the [Check Signal Strength] window.
    3 Wireless Route Settings Window The wireless route for the group selected from the Group Name List will appear in here.
    By clicking [Test Signal...], colored bars will appear next to the device's icon to show the signal strength.
    4 Wireless Signal Strength Results List The results for the signal strength between the device selected in the [Check Signal Strength] window and other devices will be shown in colors and numbers from 0 (weak) to 5 (strong).
  2. Select a desired group from the Group Name List, and click [Test Signal...].
  3. The [Check Signal Strength] window will appear.
    Select the devices you wish to check by placing a check mark in the check box next to their name.
    About the Settings Window and Buttons
    1 Device Name List For the selected group, all registered Base Unit and Repeaters will appear. Place a check mark next to the Base Unit and Repeaters for which you wish to confirm signal strength.
    2 [Start] Button This will start the test to check wireless signal strength.
    3 [Stop] Button This will cancel the test to check wireless signal strength.
  4. Click [Start] to begin the signal check.
  5. The results will be shown in the Wireless Route Settings Window and in the Wireless Signal Strength Results List.

How to Read Signal Strength Results

Wireless Route Settings Window

The signal strengths are shown in colored bars for communication between the devices in the wireless route.

About the Color and Number of Bars
Bar Color and Number Description
Communication is unstable.
Adjust the device's position until you get green bars, or consider using one more Repeater to improve communication.
Communication is stable.
Communication is stable.

Wireless Signal Strength Results List

The signal strengths are shown in colored boxes with numerals for communication between the devices in the selected group.

About Colors
5 (green)
 Communication is stable.
4 (green)
3 (green)
2 (yellow)
 Communication is unstable. Adjust positions until green.
1 (yellow)
(white)
 Communication is impossible.

Note

By using “Radio Signal Check Tool”, it is possible to check the signal strength between the devices and monitor radio frequency interference.
This application can be downloaded free of charge from the following site:
tandd.com/software/radio_signal_check_tool.html