Table Of Contents - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual .......................................................................................... 1
Software & Device Manager Notations ............................................................................. 1
Model Number Notations .................................................................................................. 1
Authorization Features ...................................................................................................... 2
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators .................................................................................. 3
2.2 Key Product Features ............................................................................................................. 4
Media Access Control (MAC).................................................................................................... 4
Coordination of Channel Access....................................................................................... 4
Data Validation ................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Model Offerings ...................................................................................................................... 5
Model Number Codes ....................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals ............................................................................. 5
x710 Mode (Different Manual Required) ........................................................................... 5
2.5 Accessories and Spares ......................................................................................................... 6
Protected Network Station ........................................................................................................ 7
Dual Protected Configuration.................................................................................................... 8
3.0 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS............................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Operating Parameters ............................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Example Systems ................................................................................................................. 10
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) ........................................................................................... 10
Point-to-Point System ............................................................................................................. 10
IP/Ethernet Polling ...................................................................................................................11
Port Sharing with Multiple Hosts ............................................................................................. 12
Report-by-Exception ............................................................................................................... 13
IP Polling of Serial Remotes ................................................................................................... 13
Serial Remotes with Two Serial Ports ..................................................................................... 14
4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ........................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Mounting Options ................................................................................................................. 16
Optional DIN Rail Mounting .................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Antennas and Feedlines ....................................................................................................... 18
Antennas................................................................................................................................. 18
Feedlines ................................................................................................................................ 18
4.3 DC Power Connection .......................................................................................................... 19
4.4 Grounding Considerations .................................................................................................... 20
4.5 Ethernet Data Interface (RJ-45) ........................................................................................... 20
4.6 Serial Data Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 21
COM1 (Serial) Connection...................................................................................................... 22
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