GE MDS 9790 Series User Manual

Installation & Operation Guide
MDS 05-3438A01, Rev. F
SEPTEMBER 2008
400 MHz/900 MHz
Multiple Address System
Master Station Radio
MDS 4790/9790 Series
(including MDS 4790A/C/E/S, MDS 9790A)
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GE MDS 9790 Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	MDS 9790 Series
Category	Radio
Language	English

Summary

3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING

Site Selection

Guidance on selecting appropriate sites for master and remote radios for optimal performance.

4.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

4.2 Mounting the Radio

Instructions for installing the radio in rack or tabletop configurations.

4.3 Primary Power

Details on connecting AC and DC power sources to the radio for operation.

4.4 Backup Battery

4.5 Antenna Installation

4.6 Interface Wiring Connections

Diagnostics Connector—J1

Details on the DB-9 connector used for system diagnostics and control via PC.

4-Wire Audio Connector—J2

Explains connections for 4-wire audio circuits and external keying inputs/outputs.

Data Interface Connector—J3

Details on the DB-25 connector serving as the main system data interface.

5.0 START-UP AND OPERATION

5.1 Initial Startup

Steps and indicators for powering up the radio and achieving normal operation.

6.0 DIAGNOSTICS AND CONTROL

6.1 PC Connection

Instructions for connecting a PC to the radio's diagnostic port for configuration and control.

6.2 PC Command Summaries

Summarizes PC commands for adjusting radio parameters and performing diagnostics.

6.3 Detailed Command Descriptions

Provides detailed information on commands for radio configuration, diagnostics, and status.

6.4 Configuration and Programming using the Front Panel

Switching the Front Panel Display to Configuration Mode

Steps to switch the front panel display from safe mode to configuration mode.

6.5 Screen Descriptions

Baud Rate/Format

Battery Backup

Transmit Level [–20 to +3, AUTO]

Receive Level [–20 to +3]

Alarm Masks

Operating Status

Receive Signal Strength

Radio Selection

7.0 LOCAL & NETWORK-WIDE PROBLEM SOLVING

7.1 Local Problem-Solving

Guides users in identifying and resolving local radio system problems using indicators and logs.

Front Panel LEDs

Problem Solving Using a Connected PC

Troubleshooting radio status by connecting a PC and using diagnostic commands.

7.2 Performing Network-Wide Radio Diagnostics

8.0 REPLACING ASSEMBLIES

8.1 Transceiver Board and Power Supply Assemblies

8.2 Installation & Removal of Backup Battery (P/N 28-1575Axx)

8.5 Testing and Removing an Internal Duplexer

8.6 Testing and Removing the Antenna Switch Module

9.0 RADIO SOFTWARE UPGRADES