Product specifications
Table Of Contents
- 1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
- 2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- 2.1 Transceiver Features
- 2.2 Model Number Codes
- 2.3 Spread Spectrum Radios— How Are They Different?
- 2.4 Typical Applications
- Multiple Address Systems (MAS)
- Point-to-Point System
- Adding a Tail-End Link to an Existing Network
- Extending a TransNET Network with a Repeater
- 2.5 Accessories
- 3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING
- 3.1 General Requirements
- 3.2 Site Selection
- Terrain and Signal Strength
- Conducting a Site Survey
- 3.3 A Word About Radio Interference
- 3.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection
- Antennas
- Feedlines
- Antenna System Ground
- 3.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used?
- 4.0 INSTALLATION
- 4.1 Transceiver Installation
- 4.2 Configuring Multiple Remote Units
- 4.3 Tail-End Links
- 4.4 Configuring a Network for Extensions
- 5.0 OPERATION
- 5.1 Initial Start-up
- 5.2 Performance Optimization
- Antenna Aiming
- Antenna SWR Check
- Data Buffer Setting—Modbus Protocol
- Hoptime Setting
- TotalFlow™ Protocol at 9600 with Sleep Mode
- Operation at 115200 bps
- Baud Rate Setting
- Radio Interference Checks
- 6.0 RADIO PROGRAMMING
- 6.1 Radio Programming Methods
- Terminal Interface
- PC-Based Configuration Tool
- 6.2 User Commands
- Entering Commands
- 6.3 Detailed Command Descriptions
- ADDR [1–65000]
- AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF FFFF]
- AT [ON, OFF]
- ASENSE [HI/LO]
- BAUD [xxxxx abc]
- BAND [A, B, C]
- BUFF [ON, OFF]
- CODE [NONE, 1…255]
- CSADDR [1–65000, NONE]
- CTS [0–255]
- CTSHOLD [0–60000]
- DEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY]
- DLINK [xxxxx/ON/OFF]
- DKEY
- DTYPE [NODE/ROOT]
- FEC [ON, OFF]
- HOPTIME [7, 28]
- INIT
- HREV
- KEY
- LED [ON, OFF]
- LPM [1, 0]
- LPMHOLD [0–1000]
- MODE [M, R, X]
- MRSSI [NONE, –40...–90]
- OT [ON, OFF]
- OWM [xxxxx]
- OWN [xxxxx]
- PORT [RS232, RS485]
- PWR [20–30]
- REPEAT [0–10]
- RETRY [0–10]
- RSSI
- RTU [ON, OFF, 0-80]
- RX [xxxx]
- RXD [0–255]
- RXTOT [NONE, 0–1440]
- SAF [ON, OFF]
- SETUP
- SER
- SHOW CON
- SHOW PWR
- SHOW SYNC
- SKIP [NONE, 1...8]
- SLEEP [ON, OFF]
- SREV
- STAT
- TEMP
- TX [xxxx]
- UNIT [10000–65000]
- XADDR [0–31]
- XMAP [00000000-FFFFFFFF]
- XPRI [0–31]
- XRSSI [NONE, –40...–120]
- ZONE CLEAR
- ZONE DATA
- 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
- 7.1 LED Indicators
- 7.2 Alarm Codes
- Checking for Alarms—STAT command
- Major Alarms versus Minor Alarms
- Alarm Code Definitions
- 7.3 Troubleshooting Chart
- 7.4 Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics
- 7.5 Internal Fuse Replacement
- 8.0 RADIO FIRMWARE UPGRADES
- 8.1 Obtaining New Firmware
- Saving a Web-Site Firmware File Onto Your PC
- 8.2 Installing Firmware Into Your Radio
- 9.0 OPERATING PRINCIPLES AND CONFIGURATION
- 9.1 SAF Operation with Extension Radios
- Simple Extended SAF Network
- Extended SAF Network
- Retransmission and ARQ Operation
- SAF Configuration Example
- 9.2 Synchronizing Network Units
- Synchronization Messages
- 9.3 Using AT Commands
- 9.4 Configuration Parameters for Store-and-Forward Services
- 9.5 Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode (Remote Units Only)
- Sleep Mode Example
- 9.6 Low-Power Mode (LPM)—Master Enabled
- Setup Commands
- Reading RSSI and Other Parameters with LPM Enabled
- Power Consumption Influence by HOPTIME and SAF Settings
- 9.7 Low-Power Mode versus Remote’s Sleep Mode
- 9.8 Mobile Operation Support
- Introduction
- Operational Influences—Hoptime & SAF
- 9.9 MIRRORED BITS™ Protocol Support
- 9.10 Seamless Mode Emulation
- Master Station Configuration
- Antenna System for Co-Located Master Stations
- 10.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE
- Pin Descriptions—RS/EIA-232 Mode
- Pin Descriptions—RS/EIA-422/485 Mode
- Using the I/O Points with InSite™ NMS Software
- Application Example—Digital Input and Output at a Remote
MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. E MDS TransNET Ref. Manual 5
2.5 Accessories
The transceiver can be used with one or more of the accessories listed in
Table 1. Contact the factory for ordering details.
Table 1. Accessories
Accessory Description MDS Part No.
AC Power
Adapter
Small power supply module designed for con-
tinuous service. UL approved.
Input: 120/220 Vac
Output: 12 Vdc @ 500 mA (20 Watts)
01-3682A02
2-Pin DC Power
Plug
Mates with power connector on the transceiver.
Screw terminals are provided for wires.
73-1194A39
Fuse (Internal) Fuse, 2A SMF Slo-Blo 29-1784A03
Omnidirectional
Antennas
Rugged antennas suited for use at Master
stations. Consult MDS for details.
Various;
Consult factory
900 MHz
Yagi Antennas
Rugged directional antennas suited for use at
Remote stations. Consult MDS for details.
Various;
Consult factory
2400 MHz
Antennas
Rugged directional antennas suited for use at
Remote stations.
Various;
Consult factory
900 MHz
Bandpass Filter
Antenna system filter to aid in eliminating inter-
ference from paging system transmissions.
20-2822A02
TNC-to-N
Adapter Cable
(3 ft./1 meter)
Coaxial cable used to connect the radio’s TNC
antenna connector to a Type-N style commonly
used on large-diameter coaxial cables.
97-1677A159
TNC-to-N
Adapter Cable
(6 ft./1.8 meter)
Coaxial cable used to connect the radio’s TNC
antenna connector to a Type-N style commonly
used on large-diameter coaxial cables.
97-1677A160
TNC-to-N RF
Adaptor Plug
Adapts radio’s antenna connector to Type-N
style commonly used on large-diameter coaxial
cables.
97-1677A161
RS/EIA-232
Cable
Shielded data cable fitted with DB-9 male and
DB-9 female, 6 ft./1.8 meter.
97-1971A03
RJ-11 to DB-9
Adapter Cable
For connecting a PC terminal to the transceiver
via the radio’s DIAG(nostics) connector. Used
for programming and diagnostics.
03-3246A01
Flat-Surface
Mounting
Brackets
Brackets: 2˝ x 3˝ plates designed to be screwed
onto the bottom of the transceiver for sur-
face-mounting the radio.
82-1753-A01
Mounting
Bracket Screws
Screws: 6-32/1/4˝ with locking adhesive.
(Industry Standard MS 51957-26)
70-2620-A01
19-Inch Rail
Mounting
Brackets
Adaptor for mounting the radio in a standard
19-inch equipment rack.
Consult Factory
DIN Rail Mtg.
Brackets
Adaptor for mounting the radio in a standard
19-inch equipment rack.
03-4022A01