Example Systems; Multiple Address Systems (Mas) - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

3.2 Example Systems

The following sections describe common system arrangements for the transceiver. Other varia-
tions are possible, and if you have questions about a specific application not covered here, you
may contact your factory representative using the information at the back of this guide. For typi-
cal radio settings in these systems, refer to Table 2 on Page 9.

Multiple Address Systems (MAS)

This is a common application for the transceiver. It consists of a central Master unit (MDS™
Master Station) and several associated Remote units as shown in Figure 6. An MAS network
provides communication between a central host computer and remote terminal units (RTUs) or
other data collection devices in the field. Often, such a system is used to carry telemetry data to
and from widely separated remote radios.
Typical MAS applications may be for automatic, remote monitoring of gas wells, water tank lev-
els, electric power distribution systems, and similar control and measurement functions.
Figure 6. Typical MAS Point-to-Multipoint Network
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