MDS TransNET OEM™ Transceiver Model EL806-2.4 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Data Transceiver Including Instructions for 03-4053A01 Evaluation Development Kit MDS 05-xxxxA01, Rev. 01 MARCH 2004 PRELIMINARY Installation Operation Guide OEM&Integration Microwave Data Systems Inc.
QUICK START GUIDE The steps below contain the essential information needed to place the OEM transceiver in service. Because the transceiver is designed for use in other pieces of equipment, these steps assume that prior testing and evaluation have been conducted with the host device. If not, please refer to Section 3.0, Benchtop Setup and Evaluation for interface wiring and configuration details. 1. Mount the transceiver module using the four holes provided.
CONTENTS 1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL........................................................... 1 2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................................... 1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Transceiver Features ........................................................ 2 Model Configuration Codes ............................................. 2 Spread Spectrum Transmission ....................................... 3 Typical Applications ..........................................................
5.1 Mounting Dimensions ....................................................... 21 5.2 Antennas & Feedlines ...................................................... 21 Feedlines........................................................................... 22 6.0 OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE............................................... 23 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Antenna Aiming ................................................................ 23 Antenna SWR Check ...............................................
ASENSE [HI/LO]............................................................... 41 BAUD [xxxxx abc] ............................................................. 41 BUFF [ON, OFF]............................................................... 41 CODE [NONE, 1…255] .................................................... 42 CTS [0–255]...................................................................... 42 CTSHOLD [0–60000]........................................................ 43 DEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY] .........
XADDR [0–31]................................................................... 51 XMAP [00000000-FFFFFFFF] .......................................... 51 XPRI [0–31]....................................................................... 51 XRSSI [NONE, –40...–120] ............................................... 51 ZONE CLEAR ................................................................... 51 ZONE DATA....................................................................... 51 10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING..........
RF Exposure Notice The radio equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard. All antennas used with this transmitter, whether indoor or outdoor mounted, must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 11.2 cm (4.4 inches) from all persons, and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is intended to guide technical personnel in the integration of MDS TransNET OEM™ transceivers into existing electronic equipment. The OEM transceiver is designed for use inside Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other equipment associated with remote data collection, telemetry and control. The manual provides instructions for interface connections, hardware mounting, and programming commands.
2.1 Transceiver Features The OEM transceiver is designed for easy installation and flexibility in a wide range of wireless applications. Listed below are several key features of the transceiver which are described in more detail later in this guide. • Three operating bands in the 2.4006 to 2.
OPERATION (X) Remote/Master BAND (2) 2.4 GHz RESERVED (N) None AGENCY (N) None (F) FCC/IC INTERFACE MODE (0) EIA/RS-232 (1) EIA/RS-485 (2) TTL 0 0 W N ELxxx.x 2 X 0 ENCLOSURE (0) Modular-no enclosure SAFETY CERT. (N) N/A SPARE (N) None DIAGNOSTICS (N) None (W) Network-wide RESERVED (N) None INTERFACE SIGNALING & INPUT POWER OPTIONS (0) Payload RS-232/485; Diagnostics RS-232; DC Input +3.3 Vdc (1) Payload TTL; Diagnostic RS-232; DC Input +3.3 Vdc (2) Payload TTL; Diagnostic TTL; DC Input 3.
Invisibleplaceholder RTU/PLC WITH TRANSCEIVER INSTALLED RTU/PLC WITH TRANSCEIVER INSTALLED RTU/PLC WITH TRANSCEIVER INSTALLED MASTER SITE RTU/PLC WITH TRANSCEIVER INSTALLED DATA TRANSCEIVER Figure 3. Typical MAS Network Point-to-Point System A point-to-point configuration (Figure 4) is a simple arrangement consisting of just two radios—a master and a remote. This provides a half-duplex communications link for the transfer of data between two locations.
Tail-End Link to an Existing Network A tail-end link is often used to extend the range of a traditional (licensed) MAS system without adding another licensed radio. This might be required if an outlying site is blocked from the MAS master station by a natural or man-made obstruction.
Invisibleplaceholder STORE & FORWARD REPEATER STATION Programmed as MODE M RTU DATA TRANSCEIVER SP RE TO AD OU SPE TL CT YI RU NG M SI LIN TE K DATA TRANSCEIVER Programmed as MODE X Programmed as MODE R DATA TRANSCEIVER Programmed as MODE R Programmed as MODE R DATA TRANSCEIVER DATA TRANSCEIVER RTU RTU RTU OUTLYING REMOTE SITE Figure 6. Store-and-Forward Repeater Network 2.5 Transceiver Accessories One or more of the accessories listed in Table 1 may be used with the OEM transceiver.
Table 1. OEM Transceiver Accessories (Continued) Yagi Antenna Rugged directional antennas suitable for use at Remote stations. Various Whip Antennas Short, flexible antennas suitable for short-range applications. Available with and without coaxial feedlines. Various Bandpass Filter Antenna system filter to aid in eliminating interference from high power transmitters, such as those used in paging systems.
