About This Manual; Product Description - Microwave Data Systems MDS 9810 Installation And Operation Manual

MDS 05-3301A01, Rev. C

1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This guide presents installation and operating instructions for the
MDS 9810 transceiver. Following installation, we suggest keeping this
guide near the equipment for future reference.
NOTE: Earlier versions of this manual also covered the MDS 24810
(2.4 GHz) transceiver, which has been discontinued by MDS.
An electronic version of the earlier manual is available for
download at www.microwavedata.com.

2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The transceiver, shown in Figure 1, is a spread spectrum radio designed
for license-free operation in the 900 MHz frequency band. Employing
microprocessor control and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) tech-
nology, the unit is highly reliable for long-distance communications,
even in the presence of weak signals or interference.
DSP technology also makes it possible to obtain information about radio
operation and troubleshoot problems, without going to the remote radio
site. Using the appropriate software at the master station, diagnostic data
can be obtained on any DSP radio in the system, even while payload
data is being transmitted. (See "Performing Network-Wide Remote
Diagnostics" on Page 53.)
The transceiver is housed in a compact and rugged die-cast aluminum
case that need only be protected from direct exposure to the weather. It
contains a single printed circuit board with all necessary components for
radio operation. No jumper settings or adjustments are required to con-
figure the radio for operation.
LED INDICATORS (4)
EXTERNAL
INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
(DB-25)
DIAGNOSTICS
CONNECTOR (RJ-11)
13.8 VDC POWER
CONNECTOR
Figure 1. MDS 9810 Transceiver
MDS 9810 Installation and Operation Guide
Invisible place holder
SERIAL NUMBER
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
(TYPE "N")
LABEL
1