MDS 05-3316A01, Rev. E
MDS 4710B/9710B I/O Guide
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3.5 Remote Maintenance and Diagnostics Levels
There are three levels of internal radio diagnostics supported in the
x710B transceivers that are set with the
DIAGLEV
command. The three
levels of diagnostics are compatible with the corresponding diagnostics
levels available in the MDS 2300 and 4300 series transceivers. The
diagnostics levels are as follows:
• Mode 1—Loopback
• Mode 2—Advanced Diagnostics
• Mode 3—Remote Maintenance
Set the
DIAGLEV
to mode 3 unless compatibility with a lower level of
diagnostics is required in the system.
Mode 1—Loopback
A radio set to
DIAGLEV 1
responds to a diagnostics poll containing a
four-digit number (loopback code). When the remote radio decodes its
loopback code transmitted by an MDS master station, it responds by
keying its transmitter for several seconds with a continuous modulating
tone. The radio’s signal strength and deviation can then be measured by
the master station.
Mode 2—Advanced
A radio set to
DIAGLEV 2
provides critical radio diagnostics information
over-the-air with MDS InSite or MDS 2000 software.
Mode 3—Remote Maintenance
A radio set to
DIAGLEV 3
provides all the diagnostics information avail-
able with Mode 2 enabled and also allows adjustment of several param-
eters over-the-air with MDS InSite or MDS 2000 software.
4.0
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING
Programming and control of the transceiver is performed through the
radio’s RJ-11
DIAGNOSTICS
connector with an MDS Hand-Held Ter-
minal (MDS P/N 02-1501A01). This section contains a reference chart
(Table 8) and detailed descriptions for each user command.
NOTE:
In addition to HHT control, Windows-based software is avail-
able.
REMOTE
Radio Configuration Software (MDS P/N
03-3156A01) allows the transceiver to be programmed using a
personal computer. An installation booklet and on-line instruc-
tions are included with the software.
