Specifications

MDS 05-3447A01, Rev. F MDS 1710A/C and MDS 2710A/C/D i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL.................................................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................1

1.2 Differences Between Models ...........................................................2

1.3 Applications ......................................................................................2

Point-to-Multipoint, Multiple Address Systems (MAS) .................... 2

Point-to-Point System .....................................................................3

Continuously Keyed versus Switched Carrier Operation ................4

Single Frequency (Simplex) Operation ...........................................4

1.4 Product Conﬁgurator Codes .............................................................4

1.5 Accessories ......................................................................................5

2.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................. 5

3.0 INSTALLATION............................................................................ 8

3.1 Installation Steps ..............................................................................9

3.2 Transceiver Mounting .....................................................................11

3.3 Antennas and Feedlines ................................................................11

Feedlines ......................................................................................12

3.4 Power Connection ..........................................................................12

3.5 Data Interface Connections ............................................................13

3.6 Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode .......................................................13

Sleep Mode Example ...................................................................13

4.0 OPERATION .............................................................................. 15

4.1 LED Indicators ................................................................................16

4.2 RSSI Measurement ........................................................................16

5.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING ............................................ 17

5.1 Hand-Held Terminal Connection & Startup .................................... 17

5.2 Hand-Held Terminal Setup .............................................................18

5.3 Keyboard Commands .....................................................................19

Entering Commands.....................................................................19

Error Messages ............................................................................19

5.4 Detailed Command Descriptions ...................................................22

AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF FFFF] ................................................22

ASENSE [HI/LO]...........................................................................23

BAUD [xxxxx abc] .........................................................................23

BUFF [ON, OFF]...........................................................................23

CKEY [ON–OFF] ..........................................................................24

CTS [0–255] .................................................................................24

DATAKEY [ON, OFF] ....................................................................24

DEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY] ............................................................24

DKEY............................................................................................25