User Manual

MDR5800 User Manual

862-01881 Issue 6 Page 31

4.2.6 Connecting the Service (Wayside) Serial Channel (Optional)

This ‘clear’ serial channel can transport up to 115,200 bps across the radio link. This

channel does not interfere with the payload data channels. The port is configured as

DCE.

1. Connect the serial data interface cable to the Service channel connector on the

Indoor Unit rear panel. The supplied serial data cable can be used to connect

to this port after the software setup is completed.

2. See the table below for Indoor Unit connector pin assignments when a custom

cable needs to be assembled.

3. Secure the connector using locking screws.

Service Channel Connector Pinouts

Indoor Unit connector Pin

Signal

2 TD

3 RD

4 DTR

5 GROUND

6 DSR

7 RTS

9-pin D-type Female

Connector

8 CTS

4.2.7 Connecting the Element Manager Port

The Element Manager port is used to connect the Indoor Unit to a PC/Laptop serial

port. This enables the Indoor Unit to be configured using the supplied NMS software

or controlled via a PPP-dialup connection. The port can be connected to using the

supplied serial data cable. The port is configured as DTE.