User's Manual

MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. A MDS TransNET I/O Guide 1
1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This guide presents installation and operating instructions for the
MDS TransNET 900™ transceivers. Following installation, we suggest
keeping this guide near the equipment for future reference.
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The transceiver, shown in Figure 1, is a spread spectrum radio designed for
license-free operation in the 900 MHz frequency band. Employing
microprocessor control and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, they
are highly reliable for long-distance communications, even in the presence of
weak signals or interference.
DSP technology also makes it possible to obtain information about radio
operation and troubleshoot problems, without going to the remote radio site.
Using the appropriate software at the master station, diagnostic data can be
obtained on any DSP radio in the system, even while payload data is being
transmitted.
DSP technology also makes it possible to obtain information about radio
operation and troubleshoot problems, without going to the remote radio site.
Using the appropriate software at the master station, diagnostic data can be
obtained on any DSP radio in the system, even while payload data is being
transmitted. The TransNET 900™ is housed in a compact and rugged die-cast
aluminum case that need only be protected from direct exposure to the
weather. It contains a single printed circuit board with all necessary
components for radio operation. No jumper settings or adjustments are
required to configure the radio for operation.
Figure 1. MDS TransNET 900 Transceiver
Invisible place holder
Transceiver Features
Listed below are several key features of the MDS TransNET 900™
transceivers. These are designed to ease the installation and configuration of
the radio, while retaining the ability to make changes in the future.
• 1,028 frequencies over 902–928 MHz, subdivided into eight
frequency zones
• Configurable operating zones to omit frequencies with constant
interference
• 65,000 available network addresses