Table Of Contents - GE MDS SD4A Technical Manual

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual ................................................................................................. 1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators ......................................................................................... 3
2.2 Key Product Features .................................................................................................................... 4
Media Access Control (MAC)........................................................................................................... 4
VLAN Capability............................................................................................................................... 5
Terminal Server Capability ............................................................................................................... 5
Store and Forward Capability........................................................................................................... 5
2.3 SD Model Offerings ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals .................................................................................... 6
2.5 Accessories and Spares ................................................................................................................ 7
Protected Network Station ............................................................................................................... 8
Dual Protected Configurations ......................................................................................................... 9
3.0 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Operating Parameters ................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Example Systems ........................................................................................................................ 11
Multiple Address Systems (MAS) .................................................................................................. 11
Point-to-Point System .................................................................................................................... 11
IP/Ethernet Polling and Terminal Server Operation ....................................................................... 12
Port Sharing with Multiple Hosts .................................................................................................... 13
Push Communication (Report-by Exception)................................................................................. 14
IP Polling of Serial Remotes .......................................................................................................... 14
Serial Remotes with Two Serial Ports ............................................................................................ 15
4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ............................................................................................... 17
4.1 Mounting Options ........................................................................................................................ 17
Optional DIN Rail Mounting ...........................................................................................................18
4.2 Antennas and Feedlines .............................................................................................................. 19
Antennas........................................................................................................................................ 19
Feedlines ....................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 DC Power Connection ................................................................................................................. 20
4.4 Grounding Considerations ...........................................................................................................21
4.5 Ethernet Data Interface (RJ-45) .................................................................................................. 21
4.6 Serial Data Interfaces .................................................................................................................. 22
COM1 (Serial) Connection............................................................................................................. 23
COM2 (Data) Connections............................................................................................................. 24
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