This is a guide to quickly verify acoustic communications between two 6G beacons using 6G Terminal Lite, including setup, configuration and execution of a range test. It also includes troubleshooting guidance.
How to complete a 6G Terminal Lite Range Test
- Equipment Required
- PC with the 6G Terminal Lite test program installed
- Serial Cable for the specific beacon under test
- 2 6G beacons (1 x serially connected beacon and 1 x acoustic test beacon)
Procedure
1. Connect the beacon serial cable to the beacon and the PC’s communication port. My example below is a AvTrak6 (serially connected) and Nano (acoustic test beacon).
2. Start 6G Terminal Lite and confirm communication with the beacon.
3. Make sure the Power/Gain settings is set to In Air Testing.
4. Select the Set button in the Range Test box.
5. Select the beacon address that will be acoustically interrogated.
6. Select OK.
7. Now select the Range Test button. You should hear the beacon connected to 6G Terminal Lite transmit an interrogation signal to the acoustic test beacon and hear a reply signal from the acoustic test beacon. The result will be displayed.
8. If the test fails:
a Confirm the acoustic beacon power and gains settings are set to “In Air Testing”.
b Adjust the distance between the beacons.
c Confirm you can hear the interrogate and reply to signals
d Try an alternative beacon or beacons.