MDS 05-3316A01, Rev. E MDS 4710B/9710B I/O Guide i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Applications ......................................................................................1
Multiple Address System (MAS).....................................................1
Point-to-Point System .....................................................................2
Continuously Keyed versus Switched Carrier Operation................2
Single Frequency (Simplex) Operation...........................................3
1.2 Model Number Codes ......................................................................3
1.3 Accessories ......................................................................................4
2.0 INSTALLATION............................................................................ 5
2.1 Installation Steps ..............................................................................6
2.2 Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode .........................................................7
System Example.............................................................................7
2.3 Transceiver Mounting .......................................................................8
2.4 Power Connection ............................................................................8
2.5 Antennas and Feedlines ..................................................................9
2.6 Data Interface Connections ............................................................10
3.0 OPERATION.............................................................................. 12
3.1 Initial Start-up .................................................................................12
3.2 Reading LED Status Indicators ......................................................13
3.3 RSSI Chart .....................................................................................14
3.4 Remote RTU Reset ........................................................................14
3.5 Remote Maintenance and Diagnostics Levels ...............................15
Mode 1—Loopback.......................................................................15
Mode 2—Advanced ......................................................................15
Mode 3—Remote Maintenance....................................................15
4.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING ............................................ 15
4.1 Hand-Held Terminal Connection & Start-up ...................................16
4.2 Hand-Held Terminal Setup .............................................................17
5.0 TRANSCEIVER COMMANDS................................................... 18
5.1 General Command Information ......................................................18
Error Messages ............................................................................18
5.2 Command Summary ......................................................................19
5.3 Command Equivalents for Older Transceivers ...............................21
5.4 Detailed Command Descriptions ...................................................22
BAUD [9600 abc] ..........................................................................22
CTS [0–255] .................................................................................23
DECF [0–100]...............................................................................23