Introduction; Conventions Used In This Manual - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

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MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. H

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This 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, troubleshooting,
and instructions for using the web-based Device Manager. This manual
is intended for technical personnel who perform network design, config-
uration, 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 can be
downloaded free of charge from the GE MDS website at
The website also contains links to Application Bulletins 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 items, keyboard entries, or other information
displayed on a PC, a 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
navigation path shown for it would appear as follows:
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
SD1 (150-174 MHz), SD2 (216-235 MHz), SD4 (300-512 MHz), and
SD9 (820-960 MHz) are used only when necessary to reference
model-specific features.
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