Key Product Features - GE MDS Master Station Technical Manual

2.0 KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

As a licensed, long range IP/Ethernet and serial communications device, the Master Station ex-
ceeds industry standards for reliability and performance in wireless networks. Listed below are
several key features and benefits of the product, and these are available with the appropriate
modules installed and configured in the chassis.
Drop-in replacement for earlier MDS x790 Master Stations, including support for all
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modem types
Backward compatibility with all legacy MDS x710 Series remote transceivers (A and B
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modems)
May be operated as a Master Station, repeater, or remote radio
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Supports use of MDS™ PulseNET Network Management Software
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Software-configurable via a built-in web-based device manager—no manual adjustments
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required
Firmware-upgradeable for future improvements and functionality enhancements
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Available encryption of payload data (AES 128-bit), for networks using all-SD radios
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Dual serial functionality (RS-232 and RS-485)
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Licensed 10-watt radio design ensures minimum 5-watts at the duplexer output, and
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maximizes communications range with low interference risk from other users
RF power adjustable; 1-10 watts at output of radio card (before relay & duplexer)
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Unit is configurable via software, locally or remote
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Media Access Control (MAC) to prevent data collisions when two or more radios attempt
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to use the radio channel at the same time
Supports a wide variety of modem speeds and bandwidths for regulatory compliance in
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virtually all regions of the world (future availability)
Some features may not be available on all units, depending on the options purchased and
regulatory constraints for the region in which the radio will operate.
The Master Station works with legacy MDS x710 (left), and newer MDS SD Transceivers.
MDS 05-6399A01, Rev. E
Figure 2-1 Compatible Remotes
MDS™ Master Station 11