
MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. F
MDS TransNET Ref. Manual
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The radio must be used only with negative-ground sys-
tems. Make sure the polarity of the power source is cor-
rect. The unit is protected from reverse polarity by an
internal diode and fuse.
Invisible
place
holder
Figure 14. Power Connector
(Polarity: Left +, Right –)
The power connector used with the
MDS TransNET
transceiver is similar to that used by other MDS prod-
ucts, such as the MDS 9810 and MDS x710 family. The
connectors are
not
equal and the use of the other style
connector may provide unreliable connections and a
spark may be created.
Only the power connector, shown in
screw terminals and two retainer screws should be used
with this unit.
5. Set the radio’s basic configuration with a PC terminal connected to the
DIAG
(nostics) connector via an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter cable,
P/N 03-3246A01. (If necessary, a cable of this type may be constructed
using the information shown in
.) For more
information on connecting a PC terminal and preparing it for use, refer to
Section
The three essential settings for the Transceiver are as follows:
Mode—
Master, Remote, or Extension
Network Address—
a unique number from 1 to 65000
Data Interface Parameters—
bps, data bits, parity, stop bits
a.
Set the Mode using the
MODE M
(Master),
MODE R
(Remote), or
MODE X
(Extension) command. (Note: There can be only
one
Mas-
ter radio in a system.)
If
any
MODE X
radios are used in the network, SAF must be turned
on at the Master station. The
MODE X
radio must be programmed
with an Extended Address (
XADDR
). Units that need to hear the
MODE X
radio must be programmed with an appropriate
XPRI
and/or
XMAP
“SAF Operation with Extension Radios” on
for more information.)
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
Wire Ports (2)
Lead
Screws (2)
Binding
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE