Introduction; Conventions Used In This Manual - GE MDS SD4A Technical Manual

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MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. F

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Technical Manual is one of two publications for users of the MDS
SD Series Transceiver shown in Figure 1. It contains an overview of
common applications, installation planning data, specifications, trouble-
shooting, and instructions on using the web-based Device Manager for
user control. This manual is intended for technical personnel who per-
form network design, configuration, and troubleshooting of the equip-
ment.
A companion Setup Guide is also available (Part no. 05-4847A01). The
scope of the Setup Guide is limited to installing the transceiver and
placing it in service for the first time. All product documentation may be
downloaded free of charge from the GE MDS website at
www.gemds.com
. The website also contains links to Application Bulletins
and other product information.
Figure 1. MDS SD

1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual

This product is designed for software control via a connected PC. To
show the names of screen items, keyboard entries, or other information
displayed on a PC, a distinctive bolded font is used throughout the
manual that appears as follows:
Bolded font example (for screen names and keyboard entries)
To show the navigation path leading to a particular screen, this same
font is used with forward-pointing arrows between screen names. For
example, suppose you wish to access the radio's
The navigation string shown for it would appear as follows:
Configuration>>Packet Settings
The term "SD" or "SD Series" is used in this manual to denote all
models in the SD product line. Specific model numbers are used only
when necessary to reference model-specific features.
SD Series Technical Manual
Invisible place holder
Transceiver
Packet Settings Screen
.
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