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MDS™ Master Station
MDS 05-6399A01, Rev. F
Link Test
The primary use of the Link Test is to verify that a specific radio's settings are consistent with
the initiator including: Assigned frequency, unit number setting, encryption (if enabled), etc.
Also collected at the same time is an indication of link quality. All radios are always ready to
respond to a Link Test message. Only the initiating radio requires configuration when using the
Link Test screen and it is only available when operating in Packet w/MAC mode.
A summary of data statistics is displayed on the right side of the screen, including
transmit/receive packet counts, total bits, and total number of bit errors.
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Destination Address
– The unit address of the other radio being tested.
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Count –
The number of times for the message to be sent across the radio link.
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Timeout –
The time (in milliseconds) that will result in a timeout if no response is
received within that period.
