Com1 Operating Modes; Changing Com1 Modes; Implementing Sleep Mode - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. H

8.3 COM1 Operating Modes

The port can operate in one of several possible modes. From the
COM1
user's perspective, it can be considered to be in Data mode or Manage-
ment mode, where user input can be accepted via either a menu inter-
face, a command line interface, or a diagnostic interface such as GE
MDS-proprietary DLINK protocol. The list below shows all possible
modes for the port:
COM1
• Console mode—For serial-based "console terminal" control of
the radio. Menu screens are presented where you make selections
and apply them with the PC's keyboard.
• Data mode—Where
control/management of the transceiver.
• DLINK (diagnostics) mode—Where a PC running InSite or
PulseNET management software is connected to
• Command line/scripting mode—Where text-based commands
are used to manage the radio, typically by means of an automated
"scripting" system, rather than by manual entry. (Refer to SD
Serial/Telnet Management Supplement, Part No. 05-6193A01 for
a summary of text commands.)

Changing COM1 Modes

The Device Manager may be used to change the
by accessing the
Configuration>>Communication Ports>>Com 1 Port Settings
screen (see "COM1 Port Settings" on Page 67). Using this screen, the
and
Startup Mode Current Mode
drop-down selections.
NOTE: The COM1 operating mode may also be set using a PC
terminal connected directly to the port. See SD Serial/Telnet
Management Supplement, Part No. 05-6193A01 for details.

8.4 Implementing Sleep Mode

Sleep Mode places the transceiver into a low power "hibernating" state,
with a nominal current draw of less than 12 mA (at 13 Vdc) and a
"wake-up" time of approximately 50 milliseconds. Sleep Mode is often
used at battery/solar-powered sites to conserve power.
The ability to enter Sleep Mode is controlled through the
Screen (see "Device Settings" on Page 46), but an active low on Pin 4
of the port is what actually places the radio in Sleep Mode.
COM2
NOTE: Sleep mode is not intended for use on a Master radio.
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is used for payload data, and not user
COM1
COM1
may be set to either
Console
.
COM1
operating mode
or from the
Data
Device Settings
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