Wireless IP/Ethernet Transceiver Review Draft 3—12/17/01 MDS 05-2873A01, REV.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................................................4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION......................................................4 INSTALLATION PLANNING.....................................................5 INSTALLATION ........................................................................6 Step 1—Mount the Transceiver ....................................................6 Step 2—Install the Antenna ...................................................
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 Operational Safety Notices RF Exposure 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. Do not allow people to come closer than two meters (6 feet) to the antenna when the transmitter is operating. This manual is intended to guide a professional installer in installing, operating and performing basic system maintenance on the described equipment.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is know to be non-hazardous. EXPLOSION HAZARD! Refer to Articles 500 through 502 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) for further information on hazardous locations and approved Division 2 wiring methods. 1 Z? FCC Notice, U.S.A. MDS iNet 900 When Approved The MDS iNet 900 transceivers comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This guide presents installation and initial operating instructions for the MDS iNET 900™ transceiver. Following installation, we suggest keeping this guide near the equipment for future reference. The scope of this manual is limited to the safe and effective installation of the unit in typical office or non-hazardous industrial settings.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 Table 1. iNET 900 Models and Data Interface Services Model Oper. Mode LAN Data (IP/Ethernet) COM1 Data COM1 MGT Sys. Access COM2 Data Ethernet Bridge1 Remote Gateway Yes No Yes No Serial1 Remote Gateway No Yes Yes Yes Dual Gateway2 Remote Gateway & Access Point Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTES 1. Firmware key required to convert to alternate operating modes: Remote Serial/LAN Gateway, Ethernet Bridge, or Access Point Operation. 2. Default: Remote Serial/LAN Gateway.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 Access Point stations are similar, but typically they use an omni-directional antenna and a Local-Area Network (LAN) or a Wide-Area Network connected to the LAN port. The Access Point iNET radio provides a connection to the wired network for devices attached to the Remote Gateways. Antennas are a vital link in the system; they must be chosen and installed correctly.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 Screws used to hold the mounting brackets to the radio should be 5⁄16 inch (8 mm) long or shorter to prevent damage to the radio’s internal PC board. If these screws are replaced for any reason, the new screws must not exceed this length. The radio’s case is made of a durable cast-aluminum, however, the use of the wrong sized screws can damage the screw sockets on the cover.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 The power supply used with the transceiver should be equipped with overload protection (NEC Class 2 rating), to protect against a short circuit between its output terminals and the transceiver power connector. Step 4—Review the Radio’s Configuration There are two essential settings for iNET 900 transceivers that should be known before placing the radio into service.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 d. A login with password will be required to make any changes to the radio. (Default = admin) e. Select the desired options to review existing settings and to initiate necessary changes such as the IP address and other network parameters. Changes are saved in the unit’s flash memory. f. Repeat the above steps for each transceiver in the network.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 Step 6—Check for Normal Operation a. Observe the transceiver LED status panel (See the Installation Reference Chart) for the proper indications. In a normally operating system, the following LED indications will be seen within 30 seconds of start-up: • PWR—Lit continuously • LINK—Blinks intermittently at Remote Gateways and continuously on Access Point stations. • LAN—On indicates it connected to a good Ethernet cable. Blinks (flickers) with data activity. b.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 TROUBLESHOOTING It is best to begin troubleshooting at the Access Point station, as the rest of the system depends on the Access Point for polling instructions and synchronization data. If the Access Point station has problems, the operation of the entire network will be affected.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 Table 2. Troubleshooting Techniques Difficulty Recommended System Checks The PWR LED does not turn on. a. Check for the proper supply voltage at the power connector. b. Cycle the power and wait for the unit to reboot. (≈ 30 seconds) Interference is suspected. a. Verify that the system has a unique network name. A nearby systems (Access Point station) with the same network name will cause interference. b.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 INET SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Temperature Range: Humidity: Primary Power: External Power Supply Options: Supply Current (typical): Transmit: Size (Excluding mtg. hardware): Weight: Case: Shock and Vibration: –30°C to +70°C (–22° F to 158° F) 95% at +40°C (104° F); non-condensing 10.5–30 Vdc(13.8 Vdc Nominal) 48 Vdc; 110–120/210–220 Vac (@1 Watt RF Output) 500 mA @ 13.8 Vdc 1.5" x 6" x 4" (H x W x D) 3.8 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm 0.
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY... MDS products are designed for long life and trouble-free operation. However, this equipment, as with all electronic equipment may have an occasional component failure. The following information will assist you in the event that servicing becomes necessary. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance for MDS products is available from our Customer Support Team during business hours (8:00 A.M.–5:30 P.M. Eastern Time).
Review Draft 3—12/17/01 The radio must be properly packed for return to the factory. The original shipping container and packaging materials should be used whenever possible. All factory returns should be addressed to: Microwave Data Systems Inc. Customer Service Department (RMA No. XXXX) 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 USA When repairs have been completed, the equipment will be returned to you by the same shipping method used to send it to the factory.
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