Network Coverage

The Network Coverage command instructs a basic security 100G series or 100W series ERT module to broadcast a message to any Fixed Network or ERT-GTWY devices in its area. The network devices that hear the message transmit up to three responses. The mobile device's internal or Itron Mobile Radio receives the responses. Based on those responses, FDM identifies which network devices responded and the signal strength (RSSI) of each one’s response.

The Network Coverage option appears on the endpoint action menu only for FSRs who have Check Endpoints permission in FDM.

Note: For best results hold the handheld vertically, with its antenna pointing straight up, while performing this procedure. If you fail to receive a response from a Fixed Network device, try at least two more times before concluding that the endpoint is unable to communicate with the network.

An Itron Mobile Radio is required to perform this function.