A new software version supports FCS with repeater. The receiver automatically selects the stronger signal from the original master station or the repeater so the coved area is increased.
A repeater modem works like a normal receiver except it repeats all messages. When repeater mode is selected 50% of the available bandwidth is reserved for the repeater. Both master modem and receivers must be configured with repeater mode “on”.
Only one repeater is allowed.For new Satelline 3AS and Epic radio modems with E2 marking, Software version 3.15 greater is required. This new version is compatible with older FCS modem software versions if FCS mode without repeater is selected.
Configuration of modem with software version 3.15 and greater requires FCS Terminal software version 1.0 or greater. Older FCS Terminal software versions are not compatible.
Free Channel Scan (FCS) is designed for one-way transmission between one transmitter and one or more receivers when there are at least two different transmission frequencies available. The transmitter monitors the noise level of the channels between the transmissions and finds the best transmission channel. Software supports maximum of 16 pre selected channels. This feature is beneficial especially when license free channels are used and there could be other transmitters using the same channels.
To make the usage easier there is a FCS terminal software program for persons with access to a PC. With this program it is easy to configure the modems to use the FCS function. The FCS Terminal Software reserves the data port of the radio modem so it is not possible to transmit user data at the same time. Please email sales@xls.co.uk for a copy of this program