Initial Startup & Checkout; Ethernet Connector Leds - GE MDS SD Series Reference Manual
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5.2 Initial Startup & Checkout
In-service operation of the transceiver is completely automatic. Once
the unit has been properly installed and configured, operator actions are
limited to observing the front panel LED indicators for proper operation.
If all parameters are correctly set, operation of the radio can be started
by following these steps:
1. Apply DC power.
2. Observe the LED status panel for proper indications (Table 10).
3. If not done earlier, refine the antenna heading of the station to maxi-
mize the received signal strength (RSSI) from the Master Unit. The
Radio Performance Menu
antenna heading slowly so that the RSSI display can be updated.
NOTE:
The RSSI facility limits the maximum displayed signal strength to –60
dBm.
Table 10. LED Status Indicators
(Labels may vary on early units; Functionality remains as listed below)
LED Name
Description
PWR
• Continuous—Power applied, no problems detected.
• Rapid flash (5 times-per-second)—Alarm indication, or
RX/TX frequencies not set.
LAN
• Flashing—Data is being transmitted and received.
• Off—Ethernet signals not detected
DATA 1/DATA2
These LEDs show data activity on the DB-9 serial payload
port(s).
LINK
When lit, indicates that a communication link exists with the
Master Unit.
Ethernet Connector LEDs
The 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connector has two embedded LEDs. A
flashing green indicator shows data activity, and a yellow indicates 100
Mbps operation has been achieved.
may be used to observe RSSI. Turn the
Invisible place holder
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. C
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