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Installation and Operation GuideInstallation & Operation Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DJUNE 2008 400 MHz and 900 MHzRemote Data Transceivers MDS 47

2 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D NOTE: Some features are not available on all radios, based on theoptions purchased and the applicabl

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 3 Point-to-Point System Where permitted, the transceiver can also be used in a point-to-point system.

4 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D is used. Contact GE MDS if you have questions on the meaning on the code. 1.4 Contents of Standard S

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 52.0 INSTALLATIONThere are three main requirements for installing the transceiver:• Adequate and stable

6 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D2.1 Installation StepsBelow are the basic steps for installing the transceiver. In most cases, these s

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 77. Set the operating frequencies using the TX xxx.xxxx (transmit) and RX xxx.xxxx (receive) commands.P

8 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D2.3 Antennas and FeedlinesAntennasThe transceiver can be used with a number of antenna styles. The exa

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 92.4 Power ConnectionThe transceiver is compatible with any well-filtered 10.5 to 16 Vdc power source.

10 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D2.6 Data Interface ConnectionsConnect the transceiver’s DATA INTERFACE connector to an external DTE d

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 112.7 Using the Radio’s Sleep ModeIn some installations, such as at solar-powered sites, use Sleep Mode

QUICK START GUIDE Below are the basic steps for installing the transceiver. See “INSTALLATION” on Page 5 of this guide for detailed instructions. 1.

12 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DEnable Sleep Mode through RTU control by asserting a ground (or RS-232 low) on Pin 12 of the radio’s

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 133.1 LED IndicatorsTable 7 describes the function of each status LED.3.2 RSSI MeasurementAs an alterna

14 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D4.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMINGTo program and control the transceiver, use the radio’s RJ-11 DIAG. (Diagn

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 15Invisible place holderFigure 8. Hand-Held Terminal Connected to the Transceiver4.2 Hand-Held Terminal

16 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D3. Configure the HHT as listed in Table 8.NOTE: In rare cases, it may be necessary to reset the HHT to

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 17Error MessagesBelow are some possible error messages encountered when using the HHT:UNKNOWN COMMAND—T

18 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D DIN [ON/OFF] Details Page 23Configures local diagnostic link protocol. DTYPE [NODE/ROOT] Details Pag

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 194.4 Detailed Command DescriptionsThe only critical commands for most applications are transmit and re

20 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DThe eight-digit hexadecimal number used as the command parameter specifies 0 to 32 events that can tr

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 21BAUD [xxxxx abc]Data Interface Port Baud RateThis command sets (or displays) the communication attrib

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL...

22 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DCKEY [ON–OFF]Key TX ContinuouslyThe CKEY command enables or disables the continuously-keyed func-tion

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 23DKEYUnkey Transmitter This command deactivates the transmitter after it has been keyed with the KEY c

24 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DHREVHardware Revision This command displays the transceiver’s hardware revision level. If nothing is

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 25KEYTX Key This command activates the transmitter. See also the DKEY command.MODELModel Number Code Th

26 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DThis command displays or sets the desired RF forward output power set-ting of the radio. The PWR comm

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 27RXLEVEL [–20 to +6]RX Audio Output LevelThe RXLEVEL command selects or displays the receive output le

28 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DUsing the SNR command causes the DIAG. port to enter an update mode, and the SNR is updated and redis

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 29TXLEVEL [–20 to +6, AUTO]TX Audio Input Level The TXLEVEL command selects or displays the transmit au

30 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D5.2 Event CodesWhen an alarm condition exists, the transceiver creates a code that can be read on an

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 31Event Code DefinitionsTable 11 contains a listing of all event codes that are reported by the transce

ii MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DDEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY]... 22DKEY ...

32 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D6.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE6.1 MDS 4710A/C/M and 9710A/C/M/T Transceivers’ SpecificationsGENERALFrequency

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 33FCC Identifiers: E5MDS9710N (928–960 MHz)E5MDS9710N-1 (806–940 MHzE5MDS4710 (403–512 MHz)DATA CHARACT

34 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D4. Measure the radio’s RSSI using one of the following methods:• With an HHT (See Section 4.0, TRANSC

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 35Invisible place holderFigure 12. Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics SetupIf a PC is connected to any rad

36 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D4. Use the DLINK ON and DLINK [baud rate] commands to configure the diagnostic link protocol on the RJ

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 37Invisible place holderFigure 14. GE MDS InSite Radio Device User I/O Settings(Bottom Left-hand Corner

38 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DSoftware upgrades are distributed as ASCII files with a “.S28” exten-sion. These files use the Motoro

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 3912-1307A01 w/o PTT; 12-1307A01 w/PTT;) can be purchased from GE MDS. Handsets must have carbon microp

40 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D6.7 dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion ChartTable 13 is provided as a convenience for determining the equival

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 417.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMSIf you are new to digital radio systems, some of the terms used in this guide ma

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide iiiInstallation...

42 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DDSP—Digital Signal Processing. In the MDS 4710/9710 transceiver, the DSP circuitry is responsible for

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 43Network-Wide Diagnostics—An advanced method of controlling and interrogating GE MDS radios in a radio

44 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. DNOTES

05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide I-1INDEXAACCESS DENIED error message 17Accessories 4Accessory Power pinout (Pin 18) 11Active messaging (defi

I-2 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 05-3305A01, Rev. DDigital Signal Processing—See DSP. 41Displayalarm status (STAT command) 28alarm triggers (AMASK command)

05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide I-3Interface Output Functions 36Intrusive diagnostics (defined) 42KKEY command 25Keyboard CommandsCommand Su

I-4 MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 05-3305A01, Rev. Dunsquelched signal (Pin 10) 10Redundant operation, defined 43RemoteStation, defined 43Station, illustrated

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iv MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D Antenna Installation Warning 1. All antenna installation and servicing is to be performed by quali

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide v unauthorized modification or changes to this device without the express approval of Microwave Data S

vi MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D Distress Beacon Warning In the U.S.A., the 406 to 406.1 MHz band is reserved for use by distress be

MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 1 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction This guide presents installation and operating instructions for the MDS