MDS 05-3316A01, Rev. E
MDS 4710B/9710B I/O Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Applications ...................................................................................... 1
Multiple Address System (MAS) ..................................................... 1
Point-to-Point System ..................................................................... 2
Continuously Keyed versus Switched Carrier Operation ................ 2
Single Frequency (Simplex) Operation ........................................... 3
1.2 Model Number Codes ...................................................................... 3
1.3 Accessories ...................................................................................... 4
2.0 INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 5
2.1 Installation Steps .............................................................................. 6
2.2 Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode ......................................................... 7
System Example............................................................................. 7
2.3 Transceiver Mounting ....................................................................... 8
2.4 Power Connection ............................................................................ 8
2.5 Antennas and Feedlines .................................................................. 9
2.6 Data Interface Connections ............................................................ 10
3.0 OPERATION .............................................................................. 12
3.1 Initial Start-up ................................................................................. 12
3.2 Reading LED Status Indicators ...................................................... 13
3.3 RSSI Chart ..................................................................................... 14
3.4 Remote RTU Reset ........................................................................ 14
3.5 Remote Maintenance and Diagnostics Levels ............................... 15
Mode 1—Loopback....................................................................... 15
Mode 2—Advanced ...................................................................... 15
Mode 3—Remote Maintenance .................................................... 15
4.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING ............................................ 15
4.1 Hand-Held Terminal Connection & Start-up ................................... 16
4.2 Hand-Held Terminal Setup ............................................................. 17
5.0 TRANSCEIVER COMMANDS ................................................... 18
5.1 General Command Information ...................................................... 18
Error Messages ............................................................................ 18
5.2 Command Summary ...................................................................... 19
5.3 Command Equivalents for Older Transceivers ............................... 21
5.4 Detailed Command Descriptions ................................................... 22
BAUD [9600 abc] .......................................................................... 22
CTS [0–255] ................................................................................. 23
DECF [0–100] ............................................................................... 23
