Spooky2 Remote is designed to deliver frequencies without physical contact or wired connections, allowing users to run frequency sessions from virtually anywhere. But how can you tell whether your Spooky2 Remote is working properly? In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple ways to test your Remote and better understand its operation.
Check Your Connection
Your Spooky2 Remote should be connected to the BN port of the Spooky2 Boost. The Spooky2 Boost should then be connected to the Out 1 and Out 2 ports on your generator. The image below shows a Spooky2 Remote connected to an XM Pro generator.
Run Your Signal Test
The Spooky2 software includes a simple preset for testing your Remote. In the Presets library, go to >Miscellaneous> Generator Signal Test (R) – JW.
Next, go to the Control tab, tick Overwrite Generator, and load the test preset onto the generator connected to your Remote. You do not need to place a biological sample in the Remote during the signal test.
Click Start to begin the signal test. This preset uses a single frequency of 4 Hz. If both LEDs on the Remote flash approximately four times per second, your Remote is working correctly.
Troubleshooting Checklist
If your Remote does not behave as expected during the signal test, here are a few things to check:
- Is everything connected correctly and powered on?
- Have you tried restarting both the generator and the Spooky2 software?
- Have you tried using a different USB cable and connecting it directly to your computer?
- Is your Spooky2 Boost blinking normally? If not, double-check the connections between the Boost and your generator, or connect your Spooky Boost to another generator for testing.
If you still have concerns about your Remote after completing these checks, please contact our customer service team at support@spooky2-mall.com for further assistance.
Why Do the Remote Lights Act Differently During Sessions?
When you run a frequency program other than the signal test, you may notice that the LED lights on your Remote behave differently. They may appear bright, dim, or even seem to be off. In some cases, only one LED may light up, or the lights may not appear to blink at all.
This does not necessarily mean that your Remote is faulty or set up incorrectly. The behavior of the Remote LEDs depends largely on four factors: frequency, waveform, offset, and amplitude. For a more detailed explanation, you can read this post.
If you are ever unsure, you can always run the signal test first to confirm that your hardware setup is good.
I tried to verify my output voltage recently and didn’t get what I expected. I did not buy a “boost” output board and that should not be necessary to test voltage output and it’s stability. I measure straight from the bnc on each output and got substantially different readings even though I expect half of what the voltage is set for in the control panel. In contact mode having these broad variations lead to frequent spiking and pain because the machine can’t be trusted to perform as it’s set for. N matter the frequency or waveform is the program says it’s set for 20 volts then I expect no more than 10 volta in actual experience but that’s not what I get . Am I missing something?
Hi, claire. You can use this method to test amplitude/voltage of your generator output: https://www.spooky2support.com/hc/en-us/articles/216952788
Hi, I did the generator test and both lights flashed back and forth so it’s working. However, when Im running the program, no lights. Im running Terrain low power 1V (R) – BY . Are the lights not showing because its the LOW terrain?
Dear friend, four factors determine how the LEDs respond to the signal: frequency, waveform, offset, and amplitude. You can read more information from this blog: https://www.spooky2-mall.com/blog/what-does-your-spooky2-remote-led-light-indicate/. Hope it helps. Any questions, feel free to contact us.
Thank you. So since I did the test and the lights worked then, (which means the remote is working) it’s okay now that there are no lights on at all while I’m running low terrain? ?
I am having the same issue – ran the 11 day terrain on low voltage – 7 days in LEDs were working, then crashed – updated the firmware as had chance and that was an error…now no LEDs (this was post testing and then rerunning).
Additionally, swapped other port remote over and that continued to work and no issues…
Odd as on test it worked – is it working with no lights now on low voltage Terrain (it was flashing previously as aforementioned)?
Hello friend, please contact us by email: support@spooky2-mall.com, we will provide professional engineers to help you answer your questions. Thank you for your understanding and support.
the screen lights up but the display is blank ( nothing but a light blank screen ) can I replace the screen
Hi Lanny, sorry to see that you are suffering from this issue, please contact us by email: support@spooky2-mall.com and we will arrange a professional to troubleshoot this issue for you. Thanks for your understanding.
Can you leave DNA samples in the remote for the test?
Hello friend
When running a signal test, you do not need to place DNA samples in the remote.
Have a nice day.
what happened if you don’t remove your DNA samples when running a signal test? It doesn’t work?
Dear Joe,
Thank you for your question!
When performing a signal test with Spooky Remote, you don’t need to place DNA samples inside. The test will still work, as it focuses on verifying the generator’s output rather than delivering frequencies to a target.
Let us know if you need further clarification.
Best regards,
Spooky2 Team