GE MDS SD Series - Initial Checkout and LED Functions; Troubleshooting MDS SD Transceivers; Troubleshooting Basics; Event Codes and Alarms

MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. C SD Series Ref. Manual (Packet & Transparent Mode) i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual .................................................................................................1
1.2 Electronic Manuals ........................................................................................................................2
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators .........................................................................................3
2.2 Key Product Features ....................................................................................................................4
2.3 Model Offerings .............................................................................................................................4
2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals ....................................................................................5
2.5 Accessories and Spares ................................................................................................................6
3.0 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Operating Parameters ...................................................................................................................7
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) .............................................................................................8
Point-to-Point System ...............................................................................................................9
IP/Ethernet Polling ....................................................................................................................9
IP Polling of Serial Remotes ...................................................................................................10
Serial Remotes with Two Serial Ports.....................................................................................10
Port Sharing with Multiple Hosts............................................................................................. 11
4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ............................................................................................... 12
4.1 Mounting Options ........................................................................................................................13
Optional DIN Rail Mounting ....................................................................................................14
4.2 Antennas and Feedlines ..............................................................................................................14
Antennas.................................................................................................................................14
Feedlines ................................................................................................................................15
4.3 DC Power Connection .................................................................................................................16
4.4 Grounding Considerations ...........................................................................................................16
4.5 Serial Data Interfaces ..................................................................................................................17
COM1 (Management) Connections ........................................................................................17
COM2 (Data) Connections......................................................................................................18
4.6 Ethernet Data Interface (RJ-45) ..................................................................................................20
5.0 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 21
5.1 Initial Configuration ......................................................................................................................22
Serial vs. Telnet Access..........................................................................................................22
Connecting a PC & Setting Basic Parameters........................................................................22
5.2 Initial Startup & Checkout ............................................................................................................26
Ethernet Connector LEDs.......................................................................................................26
5.3 Optimizing the Radio Network .....................................................................................................27
Antenna SWR Check..............................................................................................................27