Wireless: Will having 2 Tempest 2400 version 2.10.01 basestations next to each cause interference
Question: Will having 2 tempest basestations next to each other cause interference? I have 2 basestation near each other and when I power on the beltpacks for one basestation .The beltpacks say registering but nothing else.
Solution: No having 2 basestations near each other will not cause a problem if they are properly setup
It sounds like both of the BaseStations are on the same Network Number and Lockout Key. This can cause very strange and erratic operation.
When you have 2 or more basestations near each other, covering the same RF space. Prior to pairing the beltpacks, you should go into the Tech Menu under Radio Configuration and change the Network Number and Lockout Key to different settings. This should clear up the problem.
Make the Network Number and Lockout Key at least +4 away from other unit.
The network number in Tempest is an RF setting that determines what hopping pattern will be used for that particular system. It is important to note that the network number has nothing to do with the wired LAN connection. There are 64 total network numbers or hopping patterns available for use. Network numbers are numbered 0 – 63. Each hopping pattern has 43 frequencies available for Tempest to use. All 64 hopping patterns use the same 43 frequencies. When operating multiple Tempest systems in the same location it is best to separate the network numbers of each system by at least four numbers. For example you might use a network number of 1 on the first system, 5 on the second, 9 on the third, 13 on the fourth and so on for as many systems as you have. You may start with any network number and move from there. 2, 6, 10, 14 is as good as 7, 11, 15, 19, just as long as you have a separation of four numbers between each system. The lockout key in Tempest is a unique identifier that allows multiple systems on the same network number to operate without the belt packs getting confused as to which system they are on. If a belt pack is on a given frequency at a given time and tries to communicate with a basestation that is also on that frequency, it will only be granted access to the system if the belt pack has the correct lockout key. So, in other words, a basestation and a belt pack must both have the correct combination of network number and lockout key to be able to communicate with each other. There are 256 total lockout keys available for use. They are numbered 0 – 255. There are 16,384 network number/lockout key combinations. The default lockout key setting is 255. It is a very good idea to change this setting before getting started with your Tempest system. Changing this setting is very easy and it can help to avoid unwanted interaction with other Tempest systems that may also be operating on the default selection.
Solution: No having 2 basestations near each other will not cause a problem if they are properly setup
It sounds like both of the BaseStations are on the same Network Number and Lockout Key. This can cause very strange and erratic operation.
When you have 2 or more basestations near each other, covering the same RF space. Prior to pairing the beltpacks, you should go into the Tech Menu under Radio Configuration and change the Network Number and Lockout Key to different settings. This should clear up the problem.
Make the Network Number and Lockout Key at least +4 away from other unit.
The network number in Tempest is an RF setting that determines what hopping pattern will be used for that particular system. It is important to note that the network number has nothing to do with the wired LAN connection. There are 64 total network numbers or hopping patterns available for use. Network numbers are numbered 0 – 63. Each hopping pattern has 43 frequencies available for Tempest to use. All 64 hopping patterns use the same 43 frequencies. When operating multiple Tempest systems in the same location it is best to separate the network numbers of each system by at least four numbers. For example you might use a network number of 1 on the first system, 5 on the second, 9 on the third, 13 on the fourth and so on for as many systems as you have. You may start with any network number and move from there. 2, 6, 10, 14 is as good as 7, 11, 15, 19, just as long as you have a separation of four numbers between each system. The lockout key in Tempest is a unique identifier that allows multiple systems on the same network number to operate without the belt packs getting confused as to which system they are on. If a belt pack is on a given frequency at a given time and tries to communicate with a basestation that is also on that frequency, it will only be granted access to the system if the belt pack has the correct lockout key. So, in other words, a basestation and a belt pack must both have the correct combination of network number and lockout key to be able to communicate with each other. There are 256 total lockout keys available for use. They are numbered 0 – 255. There are 16,384 network number/lockout key combinations. The default lockout key setting is 255. It is a very good idea to change this setting before getting started with your Tempest system. Changing this setting is very easy and it can help to avoid unwanted interaction with other Tempest systems that may also be operating on the default selection.
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