Bench Testing Setup; Using Radio Configuration Software; Connecting A Pc - Microwave Data Systems MDS 9810 Installation And Operation Manual

MDS 05-3301A01, Rev. C
The RTU simulator shown in the test setup (MDS Part No. 03-2512A01)
is a microcontroller that emulates a remote terminal unit operating at
1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps. Custom software is supplied with the
RTU simulator that allows continuous polling of remote radios. The
software reports the number of polls sent, polls received, and the number
of errors detected. The software runs on an IBM-compatible personal
computer.
NOTE: It is very important to use attenuation between all units in the
test setup. The amount of attenuation required will depend on
the number of units being tested and the desired signal strength
(RSSI) at each transceiver during the test. In no case should a
signal greater than –50 dBm be applied to any transceiver in
the test setup.
COMPUTER RUNNING
MDS POLLING SOFTWARE
MASTER
POWER ATTENUATORS
• Fixed or adjustable
• 2W Minimum Rating
Figure 30. Typical Setup for Bench Testing of Radios
8.5 Using Radio Configuration Software
Windows-based Radio Configuration software (MDS P/N 03-3156A01)
is used for upgrading the internal radio software when new features
become available from Microwave Data Systems. The software
includes on-line user instructions, and an installation booklet is provided
with the software package. Contact MDS for ordering information.
NOTE: The latest firmware revision for all MDS products may be
obtained at www.microwavedata.com.

Connecting a PC

To connect a PC to the radio's
adapter cable (MDS P/N 03-3246A01) is required. If desired, this cable
may be constructed from scratch using the information shown in
Figure 31.
MDS 9810 Installation and Operation Guide
Invisible place holder
RTU SIMULATORS
MDS P/N 03-2512A01
REMOTE
REMOTE
POWER DIVIDER
NON-RADIATING ATTENUATORS
• Install on Unused Divider Ports (if any)
• 2W Minimum Rating
port, an RJ-11 to DB-9
DIAG(NOSTICS)
REMOTE
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