MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. E MDS 4710/9710 Technical Manual i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL ................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................1
1.2 Applications ......................................................................................2
Point-to-Multipoint, Multiple Address Systems (MAS) ......................2
Point-to-Point System .......................................................................3
Continuously-Keyed versus Switched-Carrier Operation..................3
Single-Frequency (Simplex) Operation.............................................4
1.3 Model Number Codes ......................................................................4
1.4 Contents of Standard Shipping Packages ........................................4
1.5 Accessories ......................................................................................5
2.0 INSTALLATION............................................................................ 5
2.1 Installation Steps ..............................................................................6
2.2 Transceiver Mounting .......................................................................7
2.3 Antennas and Feedlines ..................................................................9
Feedlines ..........................................................................................9
2.4 Power Connection ..........................................................................10
2.5 Safety/Earth Ground ......................................................................10
2.6 Data Interface Connections ............................................................ 11
2.7 Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode .......................................................12
System Example.............................................................................13
3.0 OPERATION.............................................................................. 13
3.1 LED Indicators ................................................................................14
3.2 RSSI Measurement ........................................................................14
4.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING............................................ 15
4.1 Hand-Held Terminal Connection & Startup ....................................15
4.2 Hand-Held Terminal Setup .............................................................16
4.3 Keyboard Commands ....................................................................17
Entering Commands .......................................................................17
Error Messages...............................................................................19
4.4 Detailed Command Descriptions ....................................................21
ALARM............................................................................................21
AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF FFFF]...................................................21
ASENSE [HI/LO].............................................................................23
BAUD [xxxxx abc] ...........................................................................24
BUFF [ON, OFF] [xxx].....................................................................24
CKEY [ON–OFF].............................................................................25
CTS [0–255]....................................................................................25
DATAKEY [ON, OFF] ......................................................................25