RADIUS
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PDR 121
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12.6.5 Pre DCD
The Pre DCD specifies during how long time the DCD signal shall be active before the PDR
transmits the serial message to the connected device. See chapter 9.4.
12.6.6 Post DCD
The Post DCD specifies during how long time the DCD signal shall be active after the PDR hast
transmitted a serial message to the connected device. See chapter 9.4.
12.7 Radio
The Radio menu contains collision avoidance settings and various test functions.
12.7.1 Collision Avoidance Delay
The Collision Avoidance Delay is used for radio units operating in unsolicited communication
networks. The Delay prevents the radio units from transmitting simultaneously if an event occurs at
two or more RTU’s at the same time. Each radio waits for a random time between the configured
min and max settings before the transmission is executed. The random time is counted from when
the channel is considered free. If another unit starts transmitting during the delay time, the random
delay is re-initiated on all units hearing the transmitting unit and waiting to transmit.
Note!
The master radio connected to the central control (Master/SCADA) should have the Collision
Avoidance Delay set to OFF. This setting requirement is because none of the messages from the
SCADA master should be handled as unsolicited messages.
12.7.2 Collision Avoidance Delay Min
Minimum waiting time before transmission of unsolicited messages only used if collision avoidance
delay is set to ON. Time could be set between 0 – 9.9 s.
12.7.3 Collision Avoidance Delay Max
Maximum waiting time before transmission of unsolicited messages only used if collision avoidance
delay is set to ON. Time could be set between 0 – 9.9 s.
12.7.4 Bit Error Rate Test
The Bit Error Rate Test is used to test the transmission data quality between two radio units in the
network. See chapter 14.1 for a more in depth description.
12.7.5 Communication Test
The Communication Test is used to check the communication path between two radios in the
network. See chapter 14.2 for a more in depth description.
12.7.6 Radio Link Test
The Radio Link Test is used the check the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) levels and
Tx power levels for a selected path in the radio network. See chapter 14.3 for a more in depth
description.
Radio
1. Collision Avoidance Delay : ON
2. Collision Avoidance Delay Min : 0 ms
3. Collision Avoidance Delay Max : 2000 ms
4. Bit Error Rate Test
5. Communication Test
6. Radio Link Test
7. Receiver Test
8. Transmitter Test