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MDS 05-3628A01, Rev. B
4. Use the
DLINK ON
and
DLINK [baud rate]
commands to enable network-wide
diagnostics and set the baud rate at the diagnostics port of each node radio.
5. Connect same-site radios using a null-modem cable at the radios’ diagnostic
ports.
6. Connect a PC on which InSite software is installed to the root radio, or to one
of the nodes, at the radio’s diagnostic port. (This PC may be the PC being
used to collect payload data, as shown in Figure 28.) To connect a PC to the
radio’s
DIAG.
port, an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter (GE MDS P/N 03-3246A01) is
required. If desired, an adapter cable may be constructed from scratch using
the information shown in Figure 29.
7. Launch the InSite software at the PC. (See the
InSite Radio System Management
Software Installation and Operation Guide
for instructions.)
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Figure 28. Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics Setup
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Figure 29. RJ-11 to DB-9 Adapter Cable
RTU
DIAGNOSTICS DATA
(TO InSite)
HOST COMPUTER
RTU
TO
DIAGNOSTICS
PORT
TO DATA
PORT
MASTER STATION
ROOT
DTYPE
ROOT
PAYLOAD DATA
(TO SCADA APPLICATION)
RTU
DTYPE
NODE
DTYPE
NODE
DTYPE
NODE
RXD
TXD
GND
2
3
5
DB-9 FEMALE
(TO COMPUTER)
TXD
RXD
GND
4
5
6
RJ-11 PLUG
(TO RADIO)
RJ-11 PIN LAYOUT
1
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