Wireless: What is the correct numbering sequence for setting up the network number for multiple Tempest 900 base stations?
Question: I just received in three Tempest 900 base stations and I am setting them up together to use as one system. I have a question regarding the setup of the network number for each base station, the quick start guide indicates separating the numbers by 4 or more, the Tempest 900 user guide indicates using sequential network numbers that are subdivided into 4 user groups. Which setup procedure is correct?
Answer: If you are using version 3.00.00 firmware Tempest 900 systems use the setup procedure from the Tempest 900 reference manual. If you are setting up older Tempest systems with 2.1 or earlier firmware then the network numbers should be offset by 4 or larger (1, 5, 9, 13). The maximum number of co-located Tempest 900 base stations is 5.
See below the setup for Tempest 900 systems using version 3.00.00 firmware:
The Network Number determines the RF frequency hopping pattern for the Base Station and its corresponding Beltpacks. This is a key operational parameter and is represented by a number between 0 and 36.
When using multiple collocated Tempest Base Stations, it is imperative that Network Numbers are properly coordinated. Base Stations that are synchronized together must utilize the same Network Number Group for optimal performance to be achieved. Up to 5 Tempest 900 Base Stations can be utilized in one Network Number Group under ideal conditions. For example, a configuration using 5 Tempest 900 Base Stations would assign each Base Station a Network Number (0,1,2,3,4) from Group 1. The chart below outlines each Network Number Group and it’s capacity.
Also verify that the Tempest 900 bases are synced together using the supplied sync ribbon cables, the first base should have a sync cable connected from the sync out to the sync in on the second base, then from the sync out on the second base connect to the sync in on the next base and so on. Power up the bases in numerical order to sync them up properly, that is base 1 first, base 2 second and so on. This will allow the accu-sync function to lock up the RF carriers on all connected bases in their proper hopping patterns.
Answer: If you are using version 3.00.00 firmware Tempest 900 systems use the setup procedure from the Tempest 900 reference manual. If you are setting up older Tempest systems with 2.1 or earlier firmware then the network numbers should be offset by 4 or larger (1, 5, 9, 13). The maximum number of co-located Tempest 900 base stations is 5.
See below the setup for Tempest 900 systems using version 3.00.00 firmware:
The Network Number determines the RF frequency hopping pattern for the Base Station and its corresponding Beltpacks. This is a key operational parameter and is represented by a number between 0 and 36.
When using multiple collocated Tempest Base Stations, it is imperative that Network Numbers are properly coordinated. Base Stations that are synchronized together must utilize the same Network Number Group for optimal performance to be achieved. Up to 5 Tempest 900 Base Stations can be utilized in one Network Number Group under ideal conditions. For example, a configuration using 5 Tempest 900 Base Stations would assign each Base Station a Network Number (0,1,2,3,4) from Group 1. The chart below outlines each Network Number Group and it’s capacity.
Also verify that the Tempest 900 bases are synced together using the supplied sync ribbon cables, the first base should have a sync cable connected from the sync out to the sync in on the second base, then from the sync out on the second base connect to the sync in on the next base and so on. Power up the bases in numerical order to sync them up properly, that is base 1 first, base 2 second and so on. This will allow the accu-sync function to lock up the RF carriers on all connected bases in their proper hopping patterns.
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