User's Manual

MDS 05-3301A01, Rev. C MDS 9810 Installation and Operation Guide iii
SKIP [NONE, 1...8] ........................................................................................................................46
SKIPSYNC [ON/OFF] ....................................................................................................................46
SNR ...............................................................................................................................................46
SREV .............................................................................................................................................47
STAT...............................................................................................................................................47
TDD [ON/OFF]...............................................................................................................................47
TEMP.............................................................................................................................................48
TX [xxxx] ........................................................................................................................................48
UNIT [10000–65000]......................................................................................................................48
ZONE DATA ...................................................................................................................................49
ZONE CLEAR................................................................................................................................50
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 50
7.1 LED Indicators .............................................................................................................................50
7.2 Alarm Codes ................................................................................................................................51
Checking for Alarms—STAT command..........................................................................................51
Major Alarms vs. Minor Alarms ......................................................................................................51
Alarm Code Definitions ..................................................................................................................52
7.3 Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics ..........................................................................53
DLINK [xxxxx] ................................................................................................................................55
DTYPE [NODE/ROOT/GATE/PEER] .............................................................................................55
7.4 Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................................56
8.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE................................................................................................. 56
8.1 Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................56
8.2 RSSI Checks with a Voltmeter .....................................................................................................58
8.3 Data Interface Connections (DB-25) ...........................................................................................58
8.4 Bench Testing Setup ....................................................................................................................61
8.5 Using Radio Configuration Software ...........................................................................................61
Connecting a PC............................................................................................................................62
Upgrading the Radio’s Software ....................................................................................................62
8.6 dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart .............................................................................................63
9.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................................................................................................... 63
Copyright Notice
This Installation and Operation Guide and all software described herein are protected by copy-
right: 2004 Microwave Data Systems
Inc. All rights reserved.
Microwave Data Systems reserves its right to correct any errors and omissions in this document.
Operational Safety Notice
The radio equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. Although the power
level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard. All
antennas used with this transmitter, whether indoor or outdoor mounted, must be installed to pro-
vide a separation distance of at least
23 cm from all persons, and must not be co-located or oper-
ating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. In mobile applications (vehicle
RF
Exposure