GE MDS iNET Series, Setup Manual

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2 MDS iNET Series Setup Guide 05-2873A01, Rev. F
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Figure 2. Typical Transceiver Installation
(COM2 port can also be used in serial applications)
3.1 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the Access Point radio be installed first . In
this way, the operation of each associated Remote can be checked
as it is placed on the air.
NOTE: Transceivers are shipped from the factory set to the
“Remote” mode unless marked differently.
3.1.1 Step 1—Mount the Transceiver
NOTE: To prevent moisture from entering the radio, it should not
be mounted with the connectors pointing up. Also, cables
should be routed in a manner that prevents moisture from
running along their surfaces and into the radio.
Attach the mounting brackets to the bottom of the radio with the
screws provided. Mount the radio to a stable surface with
appropriate fasteners (not supplied).
Figure 3 shows the mounting
dimensions of the radio.
The screws holding the mounting brackets to
the radio are SAE 6-32 and must not extend
farther than 1/4 inch (6 mm) into the case or
internal damage may result.
The radio chassis should be bonded to a common station ground.
If the mounting surface is not grounded, a ground wire may be
attached to one of the screws on the radio’s enclosure.
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Figure 3. Transceiver Mounting Dimensions
3.1.2 Step 2—Install the Antenna
The antenna should be mounted in the clear, with an unobstructed
path to all associated stations. To minimize RF interference, it
should be mounted at least nine inches (> 23 cm) from connected
device(s), sensors and other components of the system. The use
of low loss, high quality coaxial cable is recommended, and it
should be kept as short as possible to minimize loss.
3.1.3 Step 3—Measure & Connect Primary Power
The primary power at the power connector must be within 10.5–30
Vdc and be capable of continuously providing up to 580 mA of
current. A power connector with screw-terminals is provided with
each unit. Strip the wire leads to 6 mm (0.25") before inserting
them in the connector. Be sure to observe proper polarity as shown
in Figure 4 with the positive lead (
+ ) on the left side.
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Figure 4. Power Connector
(Polarity: Left +, Right –)
The transceiver is designed for use in nega-
tive-ground power systems.
The power supply used with the transceiver should be equipped
with overload protection (NEC Class 2 rating), to protect against a
short circuit between its output terminals and the unit’s power
connector.
3.1.4 Step 4—Connect the Required Data Port(s)
The ports used will differ depending on the application for the radio.
Figure 5 shows connection information for each port.
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Figure 5. Port Information
(All pinouts as viewed from outside the radio)
POWER SUPPLY
10.5–30 Vdc
(13.8 Vdc nominal @ 580 mA)
Negative Ground Only
RTU/PLC
or other data
equipment
COMPUTER
With Terminal Program
LOW
-LOSS FEEDLINE
ANTENNA
SYSTEM
Crossover
Cable
Straight-Thru
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
2.
75
˝ (7
cm
)
7.25˝ (18.4 cm)
Wire Ports
+ –
Lead
Binding
Screws (2)
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
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9 6
5 1
Pin Functions
1.....Unused
2.....Receive Data (RXD)
3.....Transmit Data (TXD)
4.....Unused
5.....Signal Ground (GND)
6.....Unused
7.....Unused
8.....Unused
9.....Unused
RS/EIA -232
Pin Functions
1.....Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
2.....Receive Data (RXD)
3.....Transmit Data (TXD)
4.....Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
5.....Signal Ground (GND)
6.....Data Set Ready (DSR)
7.....Request-to-Send (RTS)
8.....Clear-to-Send (CTS)
9.....Unused
RS/EIA-232
6 9
1 5
Pin Functions
1.....Transmit Data (TX)
2.....Transmit Data (TX)
3.....Receive Data (RX)
4.....Unused
5.....Unused
6.....Receive Data (RX)
7.....Unused
8.....Unused
10BaseT Supported
COM2
• DTE Serial Data Equip.
• 9,600 bps/8N1
• Full Handshaking
• RS/EIA-232
• Crossover to PLC/RTU
LAN
• 10BaseT
• IP/Ethernet Port
• IP Address: 192.168.1.1
COM1
• DCE Console/Terminal
• 19,200 bps/8N1
• No Handshaking
• RS/EIA-232
• Straight-through to PC
PRIMARY POWER
• 10.5–30 Vdc
• Negative Ground
• + Left – Right
ANTENNA
• 50 Ohm Impedance
• TNC connector
• +30 dBm/1W Out (Max.)
• –30 dBm Input (Max.)
COM1:
DB-9 M / DCE
COM2:
DB-9F / DTE
LAN:
ETHERNET