User's Manual

68 MDS Master Station MDS 05-6399A01, Rev. D

The Platform manager is available with and without GPS for time of day and synchronization purposes

for future radio module offerings. When ordered with WiFi, the Platform Manager module may be con-

figured using a tablet, smartphone, or other WiFi enabled web device.

The Interfaces on the front panel of the Platform Manager are described below. Note that the small con-

nector on the bottom right, just above the part number, is currently unused.

6.3.1 Platform Manager LED Indicators

The Platform Manager has BLUE LEDs to indicate Platform Manager power on, system initialization,

and Master Station alarm status. The behavior of these LEDs is described below.

Table 6-4. Platform Manager LEDs

LED Name Behavio

Meaning

PWR

BLUE

FLASHING

Power Applied

System Initialization

ALARM

BLUE

FLASHING BLUE

OFF

Pre-boot Validation or System Initialization

Master Station Alarm

No Alarm

6.3.2 Ethernet Interfaces

The Ethernet interfaces have built-in MDIX (auto-sensing) capability, allowing either a straight-through

or crossover cable to be used.

Figure 6-4 Ethernet Port (RJ-45) Pinout

(As viewed from the outside)

Table 6-5 Ethernet Interface Pin Descriptions

Pin Functions Ref.

1 Transmit Data (TX) High

2 Transmit Data (TX) Low

3 Receive Data (RX) High

4 Unused

5 Unused

6 Receive Data (RX) Low

7 Unused

8 Unused

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