Baud Rate Setting; Radio Interference Checks; Radio Programming; Radio Programming Methods - GE TransNET 900 Reference Manual

Baud Rate Setting

The default baud rate setting is 19200 bps to accommodate most systems. If
your system will use a different data rate, you should change the radio's data
interface speed using the
set to the highest speed that can be sent by the data equipment in the system.
(The transceiver supports 300 to 115200 bps.)

Radio Interference Checks

The radio operates in eight frequency zones. If interference is found in one or
more of these zones, the
from the hop pattern. You should also review
Radio Interference, when dealing with interference problems.

6.0 RADIO PROGRAMMING

There are no manual adjustments on the radio. Programming and control is
performed through a PC connected to the radio's

6.1 Radio Programming Methods

Terminal Interface

A PC may be used by operating it in a basic terminal mode (for example, a
HyperTerminal session) and entering the radio commands listed in the tables
found in "User Commands" on Page
DIAG
radio's connector using an RJ-11 to DB-9 Adapter Cable (P/N
03-3246A01). If desired, a cable of this type may be constructed using the
information shown in
Once connected, communication (baud rate) is established through the
command interface. To access the command interface, press the
followed by one or more
intervals), until the ">" prompt is displayed.
DIAG
NOTE: The port (RJ-11 connector) uses 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. It
can automatically configure itself to function at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, and 115200 bps. [Default:
If the DLINK setting is ON, the DIAG port will start out in Diagnostic Link mode.
This is a special protocol used to support Network-Wide Diagnostics. The pro-
cess described in the paragraph above causes the radio to exit the diagnostic
link mode and enter the command mode. If there is no input in command mode
for 5 minutes, the DIAG port will revert back to diagnostic link mode.

PC-Based Configuration Tool

The MS Windows™-based MDS TransNET Configuration Software
(P/N 06-4059A01) is designed for use with a PC connected to the radio's
DIAG
connector through an RJ-11 to DB-9 cable assembly (Part No.
03-3246A01). A cable of this type may be constructed using the information
shown in Figure 21 on Page
22 MDS TransNET Ref. Manual
BAUD xxxxx abc
command
SKIP
23. The PC must be connected to the
Figure 21 on Page
ENTER
keystrokes (delivered at about half-second
69.
command (Page
(Page 41) can be used to omit them
Section 3.3, A Word About
DIAG
connector.
69.
= 9600]
BAUD
MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. F
29). It should be
ESC
key,