Operation; Initial Start-Up; Performance Optimization - Microwave Data Systems MDS TransNET 900 Installation & Operation Manual

5.0 OPERATION

5.1 Initial Start-up

In-service operation of the transceiver is completely automatic. Once the unit
has been properly installed and configured, operator actions are limited to
observing the LED status indicators for proper operation.
If all parameters are correctly set, operation of the radio can be started by
following these steps:
1. Apply primary power to the radio.
2. Observe the transceiver LED status panel for proper indications.
provides an explanation of the LED functions.
In a normally operating system, the following indications will be seen
within 16 seconds of start-up:
• lamp lit continuously
PWR
• lamp lit continuously
SYNC
• Remote radio(s) transmitting data (
master station.
Name Description
PWR
• Continuous—Power is applied to the radio; no problems detected
• Flashing (5 times-per-second)—Fault indication.
See
• Off—Radio is unpowered or in Sleep mode
SYNC Continuous—Radio is receiving/sending synchronization frames
On within 10 seconds of power-up under normal conditions
TXD Transmit data activity on the DB-9 DATA interface connector
RXD Receive data activity on the DB-9 DATA interface connector

5.2 Performance Optimization

After the basic operation of the radio has been checked, you may wish to
optimize its performance using some of the suggestions given here. The
effectiveness of these techniques will vary with the design of your system and
the format of the data being sent.
Complete instructions for using the commands referenced in this manual are
provided in "RADIO PROGRAMMING" on Page
MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. B
Table 4. LED indicator descriptions
PWR SYNC
"TROUBLESHOOTING" on Page 39
MDS TransNET 900 I&O Guide
) and receiving data (
TXD
TXD RXD
21.
Table 4
) with
RXD
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