The first step in BDA commissioning is to build a workspace in Central. This workspace will be used to perform the tests.
1. Create a New Workspace
In Central, go to:
Workspace → Create New Workspace
In the workspace setup, you will add two main items:
- The public safety control channel
- The test channels
2. Add the Public Safety Control Channel
First, add the public safety control channel.
Whatever you name this band will be searchable later, so use a clear and recognizable name.
For this example, the control channel is:
769.80625 MHz
After entering the control channel, click Add. This moves the channel into the channel list.
Then click Save.
3. Configure the Public Safety Network
Now you can search for the public safety network.
Set this up as a P25 Decode. This allows the system to capture:
- SONAR
- Bit error rate
- Power level
Because this setup uses only one channel, there is no need to create a group.
Leave the detection setting as Auto Detect.
Then change the selected channel to the control channel.
Click Save Details to add it to the workspace.
You should now be able to see the public safety control channel listed in the workspace.
4. Add the Test Channels
Next, add the test channels.
Use:
Non-uniform Public Safety Wideband 10 to 1000
For this example, the test channels are:
| Test Channel | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Uplink Test | 803 MHz |
| Downlink Test | 773 MHz |
Select the test channels.
These channels will be configured as RSSI only.
Click Add.
5. Group the Test Channels
After adding the test channels, group them together.
Once grouped, click Save Details.
At this point, the workspace should include:
- The public safety control channel
- The grouped test channels
6. Select Scanner Type and Name Workspace
Select the scanner type as:
IBflex
Then name the workspace.
Once the workspace is named and saved, the setup is complete.
Final Result
You now have a completed workspace in Central that includes:
- Public safety network control channel
- P25 decode setup
- RSSI-only test channels
- Grouped uplink and downlink test channels
- IBflex scanner type
This workspace can now be used to create the BDA test setups.