MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. F
SD Series Technical Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual .................................................................................................1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators .........................................................................................3
2.2 Key Product Features ....................................................................................................................4
Media Access Control (MAC)...........................................................................................................4
VLAN Capability...............................................................................................................................5
Terminal Server Capability ...............................................................................................................5
Store and Forward Capability...........................................................................................................5
2.3 SD Model Offerings .......................................................................................................................6
2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals ....................................................................................6
2.5 Accessories and Spares ................................................................................................................7
Protected Network Station ...............................................................................................................8
Dual Protected Configurations .........................................................................................................9
3.0 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Operating Parameters .................................................................................................................10
3.2 Example Systems ........................................................................................................................ 11
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) .................................................................................................. 11
Point-to-Point System .................................................................................................................... 11
IP/Ethernet Polling and Terminal Server Operation .......................................................................12
Port Sharing with Multiple Hosts ....................................................................................................13
Push Communication (Report-by Exception).................................................................................14
IP Polling of Serial Remotes ..........................................................................................................14
Serial Remotes with Two Serial Ports............................................................................................15
4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ............................................................................................... 17
4.1 Mounting Options ........................................................................................................................17
Optional DIN Rail Mounting ...........................................................................................................18
4.2 Antennas and Feedlines ..............................................................................................................19
Antennas........................................................................................................................................19
Feedlines .......................................................................................................................................19
4.3 DC Power Connection .................................................................................................................20
4.4 Grounding Considerations ...........................................................................................................21
4.5 Ethernet Data Interface (RJ-45) ..................................................................................................21
4.6 Serial Data Interfaces ..................................................................................................................22
COM1 (Serial) Connection.............................................................................................................23
COM2 (Data) Connections.............................................................................................................24
