User Manual

4 SD Series Reference Manual (x710 Mode) MDS 05-4670A01, Rev. E
2.2 Key Product Features
The transceiver is designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s
industrial wireless networks in a compact, rugged package. It offers an
array of features in one hardware platform:
• Ethernet & serial interfaces—ideal for migration to IP networks
• Dual serial functionality (RS-232 and RS-485)
• Software configurable using the built-in interface, and Web man-
agement—no manual controls or adjustments. Supports Serial,
Telnet, or web-based management.
• Over-the-air reprogramming—no unnecessary trips to radio sites
• Licensed 5-watt design, maximizes communications range with
low interference risk from other users
• Configurable as a Remote or a Master unit
• Low power “sleep mode”—ideal for battery-powered solar sites
• Drop-in compatibility with MDS x710 radios (x710 mode)
• Supports a wide variety of modem speeds and bandwidths for
regulatory compliance in virtually all regions of the world
NOTE: Some features might not be available on all units, depending on the
options purchased and regulatory constraints for the region in which
the radio will operate .
2.3 Model Offerings
The radio is available in three model configurations:
• Ethernet—All SD features and functionality
• Standard—All features except Ethernet functionality
• x710—Direct, drop-in compatibility for networks using a mix of
SD and older MDS x710 radios. The Ethernet port is available for
radio management in x710 mode, but not for payload.
Model Number
Codes
The unit’s complete model number is printed on the bottom label. Addi-
tional unit details are available through the MODEL1 and MODEL2 com-
mands, described later in this manual.