GE MDS ORBIT ECR, Technical Manual

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16 MDS Orbit MCR/ECR Technical Manual MDS 05-6632A01, Rev. F
1.0 Product Overview and Applications
1.1 Introduction
This manual describes the MDS
TM
Orbit Multiservice Connect Router (MCR) (Figure 1-1), and the
MDS
TM
Orbit Edge Connected Router (ECR) (Figure 1-2) . The unit is a highly secure, industrial grade,
wireless communication product for broad-based applications, including control center monitoring, well
site pad operations and video surveillance. It serves the need for localized WiFi communications with a
cellular back-up or backhaul option, while providing the extended temperature range and industrial-grade
packaging inherent to GE MDS products. These features allow the best use of communication options at
each installation site.
Figure 1-1. MCR-4G Unit
(Standard 2E1S configuration shown)
Figure 1-2. ECR-900 Unit
With a common hardware architecture and user interface, the MCR and ECR offers flexibility in network
design and application, with simplified training, maintenance and deployment costs. GE MDS provides
an array of communication products with multiple interface options and a variety of enclosures to give
customers the choice and flexibility to design their communications network to meet geographic and
industry specific challenges. Information on other GE MDS products can be found by visiting our website
at www.gemds.com.
GE MDS has produced a series of instructional videos for configuration and setup of the Orbit
MCR products on YouTube™. These are available free of charge at:
http://tinyurl.com/pey2ull
Product Variations 1.1.1
The MDS™ Orbit MCR is factory configured with various Network Interface Cards (NICs), based on
order selection.