Specifications

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The system displays one or more lines in conﬁrmation. These

responses are listed in Tables 6 through 8 beginning on Page 32.

You may leave the diagnostics software and PC running, or you may

exit from the diagnostics software, power-down the PC, and disconnect

the PC from the radio.

Connecting Multiple

Masters at One Site

If you have more than one MDS 4790/9790 master station located at a

single site, it is possible to connect all of them to one EIA/RS-232 com-

puter connection for local diagnostics and control. Support for this

“multidrop” service is built into the radio through the use of the Multiple

Address (

MADDR) command. (This method is not intended for use in sys-

tems where the radios are not physically connected, such as in micro-

wave backbone arrangement.)

MDS x790 master stations equipped with version 1.7 or higher firmware

contain a built-in COS (Code Operated Switch). This switch need only

be programmed with a proper Multiple Address (

MADDR) to be used with

InSite (version 6.3 software or higher). For a detailed description of the

networking arrangement, refer to the InSite™ NMS software manual

(MDS P/N 05-3696A01). This manual is available in electronic form at

the MDS Web site (www.microwavedata.com).

Operating Tips • After establishing a connection to the radio, enter the command

DUMP. The response will be a complete listing of the current radio

conﬁguration. This will help you make a quick review of the current

settings and aid you in identifying the ones you want to change.

•You can also save this portion of your terminal session for future ref-

erence after you have conﬁgured the radio to suit your needs.

6.2 PC Command Summaries

MDS radios are preconfigured with operating parameters that enable

them to operate in most situations. Should you need to adjust your radio,

either for a specific situation or to resolve a problem, this section

describes commands for changing radio operating parameters.

Tables 6 through 8 summarize master station commands.

• Table 6 (Page 32) summarizes commands for setting radio

operating parameters and displaying status and other informa-

tion.

• Table 7 (Page 33) summarizes diagnostic and testing com-

mands.

• Table 8 (Page 34) summarizes commands for obtaining infor-

mation about the unit.