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MDS 1710A/C and MDS2710A/C/D
MDS 05-3447A01, Rev. F
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MDS 05-3447A01, Rev. F
MDS 1710A/C and MDS 2710A/C/D
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 Differences Between Models ........................................................... 2
1.3 Applications ...................................................................................... 2
Point-to-Multipoint, Multiple Address Systems (MAS) .................... 2
Point-to-Point System ..................................................................... 3
Continuously Keyed versus Switched Carrier Operation ................ 4
Single Frequency (Simplex) Operation ........................................... 4
1.4 Product Con
fi
gurator Codes ............................................................. 4
1.5 Accessories ...................................................................................... 5
2.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................. 5
3.0 INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 8
3.1 Installation Steps .............................................................................. 9
3.2 Transceiver Mounting ..................................................................... 11
3.3 Antennas and Feedlines ................................................................ 11
Feedlines ...................................................................................... 12
3.4 Power Connection .......................................................................... 12
3.5 Data Interface Connections ............................................................ 13
3.6 Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode ....................................................... 13
Sleep Mode Example ................................................................... 13
4.0 OPERATION .............................................................................. 15
4.1 LED Indicators ................................................................................ 16
4.2 RSSI Measurement ........................................................................ 16
5.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING ............................................ 17
5.1 Hand-Held Terminal Connection & Startup .................................... 17
5.2 Hand-Held Terminal Setup ............................................................. 18
5.3 Keyboard Commands ..................................................................... 19
Entering Commands..................................................................... 19
Error Messages ............................................................................ 19
5.4 Detailed Command Descriptions ................................................... 22
AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF FFFF] ................................................ 22
ASENSE [HI/LO]........................................................................... 23
BAUD [xxxxx abc] ......................................................................... 23
BUFF [ON, OFF]........................................................................... 23
CKEY [ON–OFF] .......................................................................... 24
CTS [0–255] ................................................................................. 24
DATAKEY [ON, OFF] .................................................................... 24
DEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY] ............................................................ 24
DKEY ............................................................................................ 25
