Zone Data - Microwave Data Systems MDS 9810 Installation And Operation Manual

MDS 05-3301A01, Rev. C

ZONE DATA

The transceiver divides its frequency operating spectrum into eight con-
tiguous 3.2 MHz zones. (These are the same zones referenced by the
command described earlier.) Data frame statistics are maintained
SKIP
for each zone to indicate the transmission quality through the network.
This information is useful for identifying zones where significant inter-
ference exists.
Zone quality information can be accessed using the
mand on a connected HHT. For each zone (1–8), it shows you the
number of data frames sent, the number received, and the number
received with errors. If an excessive number of errors are seen in one or
more frequency zones, it may indicate interference, and you should con-
sider "skipping" those zones using the
The command displays its information on four lines as shown
ZONE DATA
in Figure 25. If the display seems to "roll off" the screen, verify that
your HHT is set for an 80 character screen size. See Section 6.2,
Hand-Held Terminal Setup (beginning on Page 29).
ZONE #
Figure 25. HHT Display for ZONE DATA Command
If alone is entered, the information for Zone 1 is displayed
ZONE DATA
first. Successive zones can be viewed by pressing the
entering the zone number of your choice (1...8) at the
prompt.
It is also possible to go directly to a specific zone by entering
, where the number entered equals the desired zone. Data for the
[1...8]
specified zone is displayed and then control returns to the command
prompt.
Entering or causes the program to exit and return to the command
Q QUIT
prompt.
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ZONE DATA
command.
SKIP
Invisible place holder
DATA FRAME STATISTICS
TOTAL SENT
TOTAL RECEIVED
TOTAL REC'D WITH ERRORS
ENTER
NEXT ZONE?>
com-
key, or by
ZONE DATA
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