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Pyramid SVR200V Test set

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:45 pm
by richb
Hi
I hope this is the right forum for this post. if not please post in right forum.
Im just want to know if there is a test set for a Pyramid SVR-200 repeater to simulate the mobile portion of the system? This is used to troubleshoot the system without using the mobile.
Thanks
Richb.
You email me if there is any such thing and where to obtain and any info will be greatly apperacited.

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:07 pm
by HumHead
I am unaware of any sort of test set for those radios, and have never seen it mentioned in any of their service literature.

Even if it did exist, I am not entirely certain what purpose it would serve. It is simple enough to simulate COR, PTT and inject or recover audio off of the 9 pin D-Sub interface.

However, properly setting the SVR200s up depends largely on the levels to and from the attached mobile radio. The only truly effective way to configure and tune a system is with the mobile and the SVR200 actually interfaced and connected to two service monitors. I have managed to fake it with one service monitors and a couple of radios, but it is neither effective nor efficient compared to the recommended procedure.

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:14 pm
by richb
Ok, thanks
I didnt think one of those existed. Thats the way I set them up. Just as it operates in the system. The only thing I do is disable the priorty sampling so the unit continously operates without being interupted during setup then once done I restore the priority sampling setting thru the programing
thanks for verifying that for me.
richb

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:46 pm
by fubb26
there is a test set and i have personally seen it. it is made by pyramid but i dont know the part number i will try and get some pics of it this week.

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Front of the unit

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Rear of the unit

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:37 pm
by HumHead
Very interesting. Thanks for the pictures.

I'm glad I only said I was unaware, and not that it never existed. :D

Do you happen to know if it is a standard production device, or an SP project for a particular customer? I have been working with the SVRs for some time now and have never seen any reference to a test set.

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:00 pm
by fubb26
i dont think it is an SP product but i know this delear has been with Pyramid from the beginning. i used it to set up a few of them. usually you tune the pyramid and set the levels with it then set it up with the radio and test ut all again.

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:12 pm
by richb
Thanks all
Very interesting, now for the question ? Can anyone know wher to get one or get the board and schematic of one and instructions on one!
Thanks
Richb

Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:56 am
by tkiuntke
I've got one here at the shop but I can't find it right now. We just moved into a new building. I'll look for it and let you know.


In the meantime, an obvious question: Did anyone ask Pyramid?


Toby

Add/Edit: Pyramid Part# 9500-01-0002. $110 list price.

Toby