Introduction; Conventions Used In This Manual; Software & Device Manager Notations; Model Number Notations - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

Software & Device
Manager Notations
Model Number
Notations
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. D
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Technical Manual is one of two publications for users of the MDS
SD Series Transceiver (Figure 1). It contains an overview of common
applications, installation planning data, specifications, troubleshooting,
and instructions on using the web-based Device Manager for user con-
trol. This manual is intended for technical personnel who perform net-
work design, configuration, and troubleshooting of the equipment.
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
. The website also contains links to Application Bulletins
www.gemds.com
and other product information.
Figure 1. MDS SD Series Transceiver

1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual

This product is designed for software control via a connected PC. To
show the names of screen names, keyboard entries, or other information
displayed on a PC, a distinctive bolded font like this is used throughout
the manual:
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 such as MDS
SD2 (216-235 MHz), MDS SD4 (350-512 MHz), and MDS SD9
(928-960 MHz) are used only when necessary to reference model-spe-
cific features.
SD Series Technical Manual
Invisible place holder
Packet Settings Screen
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