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t-Up Guide

 

Firmware Release 1.x.x

 

MDS 05-4669A01, Rev. A

December 2007

 

MDS SD4

 

 

 

 

Software-Controlled

Digital Communications

Содержание MDS SD4 Series

Страница 1: ...Start Up Guide Firmware Release 1 x x MDS 05 4669A01 Rev A December 2007 MDS SD4 Software Controlled Digital Communications ...

Страница 2: ...nadian Standards Association CSA which also issues the US mark of approval CSA US The CSA Certification is in accordance with CSA STD C22 2 No 213 M1987 CSA Conditions of Approval The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand alone unit for use in the hazardous locations described above It must either be mounted within another piece of equipment which is certified for hazardous locations or install...

Страница 3: ...one hardware platform They employ microprocessor control and Digital Signal Processing DSP tech nology to provide robust communications even under adverse condi tions Figure 1 SD4 Data Transceiver The transceiver is designed for trouble free operation with data equip ment provided by other manufacturers including remote terminal units RTUs programmable logic controllers PLCs flow com puters transa...

Страница 4: ...Diagnostics DB 9 COM2 Payload Data DB 9 ANTENNA TNC LED functions are described in Table 3 on Page 9 Standard Accessories Table 1 lists accessories normally shipped with the transceiver The contents may have been modified to reflect customer specific require ments specified at the time of order Additional accessories are avail able Refer to the SD4 Reference Manual for a complete list ...

Страница 5: ...xternal connections Table 1 Accessories Supplied with the Unit Accessory Description Part Number DC Power Plug 2 pin polarized Mates with power connector on radio Screw terminals provided for wires threaded locking screws to prevent accidental disconnect 73 1194A39 Radio Configuration Software PC software used for setting the basic operating parameters of the radio 03 3156A01 Start Up Guide Brief ...

Страница 6: ...l for additional information 1 Mount the transceiver to a stable surface using the brackets supplied with the radio Begin by attaching the radio s mounting brackets to the bottom of the transceiver case if not already attached using the four 6 32 x 1 4 inch 6 mm screws supplied Figure 4 shows the mounting bracket dimensions POWER SUPPLY 10 5 16 VDC 2A Negative Ground Only TRANSCEIVER LOW LOSS FEED...

Страница 7: ...hort as possible 3 Connect the data equipment to COM2 on the front panel The radio is wired as a DCE device Most applications will require the use of a straight thru cable Check Table 5 on Page 13 for pin details Note The LAN Ethernet port is used for upgrading the radio s firmware Refer to the Reference Manual for usage details 4 Connect primary power to the transceiver Power applied must be with...

Страница 8: ...signed for quick installation with a minimum of software configuration required a Connect a PC to the transceiver s DB 9 COM1 connector as shown in Figure 6 using a straight through cable Launch a terminal communications program such as HyperTerminal included with most WindowsTM systems Press a few times to receive the ready prompt on the screen Invisibleplaceholder Figure 6 PC Configuration Setup...

Страница 9: ...ed of the radio 9600 or 19200 bps An entry of NONE selects analog operation for use with an external modem If all checks are OK you are finished with the installation at this site SOFTWARE COMMAND SUMMARY Table 2 lists software commands commonly used during initial instal lation and setup of the transceiver For a complete list of commands and detailed descriptions refer to the transceiver s Refere...

Страница 10: ...S232 RS485 Selects signaling standard to be used on DATA port PWR 20 37 Set or display the transmit power setting RSSI Display the Received Signal Strength Indication RTU ON OFF 0 80 Re enables or disables the radio s internal RTU simulator and sets the RTU address RX xxx xxxx Set or display receiver frequency SER Display the radio serial number SPECTRUM xxx xx x x Display internal spectrum analyz...

Страница 11: ...tes that an Ethernet link has been established a flashing green indicates data activity and a yellow LED indicates 100 Mbps operation Invisibleplaceholder Figure 7 LED Indicators Table 3 LED Status Indicators LED Name Description PWR Continuous Power applied no problems detected Rapid flash 5 times per second Fault indication LAN Continuous Local area network detected Flashing Data is being transm...

Страница 12: ...e 00 31 is displayed and the event is identified as a Major or Minor Alarm A brief description of the alarm is also given If more than one alarm exists the word MORE appears on the screen To view additional alarms press Major Alarms vs Minor Alarms Major Alarms report serious conditions that generally indicate a hardware failure or other abnormal condition that will prevent or seriously hamper fur...

Страница 13: ...r One or both of the internal programmable synthesizer loops is reporting an out of lock condition 08 Major The system is reporting that it has not been calibrated Factory calibration is required for proper radio operation 12 Major Receiver time out No data received within the specified receiver time out time 17 Minor A data parity fault has been detected on the COM2 INTERFACE connector This usual...

Страница 14: ...h these parameters is shown in Figure 8 The dis play creates a received signal strength indication RSSI vs frequency plot for the center frequency and all surrounding signals within the span By analyzing the display you can determine the presence of other signals near the transceiver s operating frequency Refer to the SD4 Reference Manual for additional details Invisibleplaceholder Figure 8 Intern...

Страница 15: ...e 5 and Table 6 pro vide detailed pin descriptions for the DATA connector in RS EIA 232 mode and RS EIA 485 mode respectively Pin Descriptions RS EIA 232 Mode Table 5 lists the COM connector pin functions when configured to operate in RS EIA 232 mode NOTE The radio is hard wired as a DCE device in EIA 232 mode Figure 10 COM2 Connector DB 9F As viewed from outside the radio Table 5 COM2 Pin Descrip...

Страница 16: ...ration This pin may be used as an alarm output See Reference Manual 7 IN RTS Request to Send 8 OUT CTS Clear to Send Goes high after the programmed CTS delay time has elapsed DCE or keys an attached ra dio when RF data arrives CTS KEY 9 Not Used Do not connect Table 6 COM2 Connector Pin Descriptions RS EIA 485 Mode Pin Number Input Output Pin Description 1 Not Used Do not connect 2 OUT TXD TXA Non...

Страница 17: ...sitivity 110 dBm at 1x10 6 BER Preliminary Bandwidth 12 5 25 kHz TRANSMITTER Carrier Power 0 1 Watts to 5 Watts Duty Cycle Continuous Output Impedance 50 Ω Channel Spacing 12 5 25 kHz FCC Emission Designators 12 5 kHz B W 11KOF1D 11KOF2D 11KOF3D 25 0 kHz B W 23K4F1D 23K4F2D 23K4F3D DATA CHARACTERISTICS Signaling Type EIA RS 232 DB 9 Female connector Data Interface Rates 300 115200 bps asynchronous...

Страница 18: ...ational 125 mA Nominal Fuse 4 Amp Thermal Fuse Self Resetting Internal Remove primary power to reset ENVIRONMENTAL Humidity 95 at 40 degrees C 104 F non condensing Temperature Range 30 to 60 degrees C 22 F to 140 F Weight 1 0 kilograms DIAGNOSTICS INTERFACE Signaling Standard RS 232 COM1 RS 232 RS 485 COM2 Connector COM1 DB 9F COM2 DB 9F Specifications are subject to change without notice or oblig...

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