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- Page 1 ™ MDS Mercury Series Wireless IP/Ethernet Transceiver Covering all AP and Remote Units including Mercury 900, 3650, and Option Set 1 Remotes MDS 05-4558A01, Rev. C December 2008...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ...16 FACTORY SERVICE ...16 Copyright Notice This publication is protected by U.S.A. copyright law. Copyright 2008, GE MDS. All rights reserved. The center of this guide contains a chart with a summary of installation procedures. Refer to the Mercury Reference Manual (05-4446A01) for additional warnings, cautions, and notes. -
Page 3: Product Description
Below are the basic steps for installing a trans- ceiver. Refer to the Mercury Reference Manual for detailed informa- tion. You will also find support information at the GE MDS Web site: www.GEmds.com. Our Technical Services Team is available to assist with any difficulties that may be encountered. -
Page 4: Step 1-Mount The Transceiver
Step 1—Mount the Transceiver Use the supplied 6-32 x 1/4 inch (6 mm) screws to attach the mounting brackets to the bottom of the radio. dimensions of the unit. Mount the radio to a stable surface. (Fasteners not normally supplied.) Figure 1. -
Page 5: Step 3-Measure & Connect Primary Power
Step 3—Measure & Connect Primary Power The DC input power to the transceiver must be within 10–30 Vdc and capable of continuously providing at least 2.5 Amperes. A power con- nector with screw-terminals is provided with each unit. Strip the wire leads to 6 mm (1/4 inch). - Page 6 Other parameters commonly needing review or adjustment are: • RF Output Power Level sary for compliance with regulatory limits. (Default power is +30 dBm for 900 model, +20 dBm for 3650 model.) Note that Remotes “auto-adjust” power output based on target receive signal set at the Access Point.
- Page 7 Log-in and Configuration Procedure The following is an overview of the local log-in and configuration pro- cedure using the COM1 and other methods of control, refer to the Mercury Reference Manual . a. Connect a computer’s serial port to the b.
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Page 8: Step 5-Connect The Data Equipment
Using NOTE: Configuration Scripts menu will aid in uniformly configuring multiple units. See the Mercury Reference Manual for details. Step 5—Connect the Data Equipment Connect Ethernet-compatible data equipment to the unit’s (10/100 BaseT), or one of the serial ports, depending on the capability of your transceiver. -
Page 9: Resetting To Factory Defaults (Use With Care)
—The unit is looking for an Access Point beacon signal. Scanning —Unit is adjusting power, timing, and frequency with an AP. Ranging —Unit has an RF connection with the AP. Connecting —(When Device Authentication is in use) The Remote Authenticating is authenticating itself to the network to obtain security clearance. -
Page 10: Menu System
Wireless Ntwk Stat. Time Intl. Radio Stat. (RM) Date Format Performance Trend Console Bd. Rt. UTC Time Offset Device Names GE MDS 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 USA www.GEmds.com Insert to P/N 05-4458A01 Reprogramming Config. Scripts Ping Utility Auth. Codes... -
Page 11: Installation Summary
INST ALLA INST ALLA Detailed instructions are contained in the Reference Manual, P/N 05-4446A01 INSTALLATION SUMMARY Step 1 – Mount the Transceiver Step 2 – Install the Antennas Step 3 – Measure & Connect Primary Power Step 4 – Review the Transceiver’s Configuration Network Name—Unique name for each radio network. -
Page 12: Procedure
In general, signal levels stronger than –80 dBm will provide reliable communication in the network. RSSI measurements and Wireless Packet Statistics are based on multiple samples over a period of sev- eral seconds. The average of these measurements is displayed by the RSSI screen. -
Page 13: Transmitter Power And Antenna Test
TRANSMITTER POWER & ANTENNA TEST The following procedure may be used to measure the transmitter’s RF power output and SWR “match” of the antenna system. A directional wattmeter is required for the test, such as a Bird Model 43, with an appropriate element installed. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Menu System as a tool. If problems cannot be resolved using the guidance provided here, review the GE MDS web site’s technical support area for recent soft- ware/firmware updates, general troubleshooting help, and service information. Additional help is available through our Technical Sup- port Department. - Page 15 Table 1. Troubleshooting Using LEDs (Continued) Symptom Problem/Recommended Checks LINK LED a. Network Names of APs and Remotes do not match. not lit. They must be identical for association to occur—Also, verify that the system has a unique Network Name. b.
- Page 16 Table 2. Troubleshooting with the Menu System Symptom Cannot Access the Remote or AP through COM1 Cannot pass IP data to WAN. Excessive Wireless Retries. Password forgotten. 05-4558A01, Rev. C Problem/Recommended System Checks Only occurs in three possible scenarios: —COM1 is damaged or the Unit is faulty. —COM1 is being used for Streaming GPS information to Console terminal.
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Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Temperature Range: Humidity: Primary Power: External Power Supply Options: Typical Current Consumption (assumes 1 Watt RF Output): Mode AP Transmit AP Receive RM Transmit RM Receive Size (without mtg. hardware): Mounting Options: Weight: Case: RADIO CHARACTERISTICS GENERAL: Frequency Band: TRANSMITTER: RF Output @ connector: Duty Cycle:... - Page 18 PHYSICAL INTERFACE: APPROVALS: PROTOCOLS: MANAGEMENT: 05-4558A01, Rev. C Ethernet: 10/100BaseT, RJ-45 Serial: (COM1) RS-232, DB-9F FCC Part 15.247 (DTS) Class 1, Div. 2 Industry Canada RS-210 Ethernet: IEEE 802.3, Spanning Tree (Bridging), VLAN, IGMP TCP/IP: DHCP, ICMP, UDP, TCP. ARP, Multicast, SNTP, TFTP Serial: Encapsulation over IP (tunneling) for serial async multidrop protocols includ-...
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Page 19: Technical Assistance
The radio must be properly packed for return to the factory. The orig- inal shipping container and packaging materials should be used when- ever possible. All factory returns should be addressed to: GE MDS Customer Service Department (SRO No. XXXX) - Page 20 GE MDS, LLC 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 General Business: +1 585 242-9600 FAX: +1 585 242-9620 Web: www.GEmds.com...