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GE MDS SD4 Series Technical Manual

GE MDS SD4 Series Technical Manual (102 pages)

Secure, Long Range IP/Ethernet & Serial

Brand: GE | Category: Radio Modems | Size: 1.33 MB

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3
1 Introduction

9
- Conventions Used in this Manual
  9
2 Product Description

11
- Front Panel Connectors and Indicators
  11
- Key Product Features
  12
  - Media Access Control (MAC)
    12
    
    Coordination of Channel Access
    12
    
    Data Validation
    13
- Model Offerings
  13
  - Model Number Codes
    13
- Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals
  13
  - X710 Mode (Different Manual Required)
    13
- Accessories and Spares
  14
  - Protected Network Station
    15
  - Dual Protected Configuration
    16
3 Typical Applications

17
- Operating Parameters
  17
- Example Systems
  18
  - Multiple Address Systems (MAS)
    18
  - Point-To-Point System
    18
  - Ip/Ethernet Polling
    19
  - Port Sharing with Multiple Hosts
    20
  - Report-By-Exception
    21
  - IP Polling of Serial Remotes
    21
  - Serial Remotes with Two Serial Ports
    22
4 Installation Planning

24
- Mounting Options
  24
  - Optional DIN Rail Mounting
    25
- Antennas and Feedlines
  26
  - Antennas
    26
  - Feedlines
    26
- DC Power Connection
  27
- Grounding Considerations
  28
- Ethernet Data Interface (RJ-45)
  28
- Serial Data Interfaces
  29
  - COM1 (Serial) Connection
    30
  - COM2 (Data) Connections
    31
    
    Pin Descriptions-RS-232 and RS-422/485 Mode
    31
5 Step-By-Step Installation

33
- Initial Configuration
  34
  - Web-Based Management
    34
  - Alternative Management Methods
    35
  - Web Browser Connection
    35
    
    Logging on
    35
    
    Using the Basic Setup Wizard
    36
    
    Using the Remote Management Wizard
    37
    
    Getting an Overview of Radio Settings
    37
- Initial Startup & Checkout
  37
  - Ethernet Connector Leds
    38
- Optimizing the Radio Network
  38
  - Modem Type Setting
    38
  - Inter-Packet Gap Settings
    39
  - Baud Rate Setting
    39
  - Ethernet Settings
    39
  - Antenna SWR Check
    40
6 Using the Device Manager

41
- Navigating the Screens
  41
  - Overview Screen
    42
    
    Printout Option
    42
    
    Logging out
    42
- Management Tasks
  43
- Configuration Screens
  47
  - Radio
    47
    
    Basic Settings
    47
    
    Device Settings
    49
    
    Packet Settings
    50
    
    Media Access Control
    51
    
    Diagnostic Settings
    52
    
    Advanced Settings
    53
  - Features
    55
    
    Bridge Configuration
    55
    
    Listen before Transmit (LBT) Settings
    55
    
    IP Payload Configuration (1/2/3)
    57
    
    Multihost Settings Use Only if Operating in Packet Mode Without MAC)
    57
  - Communications Ports
    58
    
    COM1 Port Settings
    58
    
    COM2 Port Settings
    58
    
    IP Configuration
    59
  - Security
    60
    
    Device Security
    60
    
    Wireless Security
    61
    
    Login Password
    61
    
    Encryption Phrase
    62
- Maintenance & Status Screen
  62
  - Event Log
    63
  - Alarm Summary
    63
    
    All Alarms / Events
    63
    
    Alarm Signal Configuration
    64
  - Performance
    65
    
    Radio Performance
    65
    
    I/O Statistics
    65
    
    Ethernet Statistics
    66
  - Radio Test
    66
    
    RTU Simulator
    66
    
    Link Test
    67
    
    Ping Test
    68
    
    RF Keying Test
    68
    
    Spectrum Graph
    68
  - Firmware Utilities
    70
    
    Version Information
    70
    
    Web Reprogramming
    70
    
    TFTP Reprogramming
    71
    
    Remote Reprogramming
    72
    
    Verify Image
    73
    
    Copy Image
    73
    
    Device Reboot
    74
    
    Authorization Codes
    74
  - Configuration Files
    75
    
    Dump/Load Configuration File
    75
    
    TFTP Configuration File
    75
    
    Save/Restore Configuration
    76
7 Troubleshooting

77
- LED Indicators
  79
- Checking for Alarms/Events
  79
- Operating Constraints
  82
8 Technical Reference

83
- Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics
  83
  - Setting up Diagnostics
    84
- Over-The-Air Firmware Upgrades
  84
  - Intrusive Vs. Passive (Non-Intrusive) Mode
    85
  - OTA Reprogramming Overview
    86
  - Cancelling OTA Reprogramming
    87
  - Error Conditions/Recovery
    87
  - Execution and Screen Examples
    87
    
    User Data Explanations
    87
    
    User Command Explanations
    87
    
    Screen Example
    87
- COM1 Operating Modes
  88
  - Changing COM1 Modes
    88
- Implementing Sleep Mode
  89
  - How Sleep Mode Works
    89

GE MDS SD4 Series Startup Manual

GE MDS SD4 Series Startup Manual (21 pages)

Software-Controlled Digital Communications

Brand: GE | Category: Transceiver | Size: 0.7 MB

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