Step-By-Step Installation; Initial Configuration - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

5.0 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION

In most cases, the steps given here are sufficient to install the transceiver. Refer to
"INSTALLATION PLANNING" on Page 16 for additional details, as required.
1. Mount the transceiver. Attach the mounting brackets to the bottom of the transceiver case
(if not already installed), using the three 6-32 x 1/4 inch (6 mm) screws supplied. Mounting
bracket dimensions are shown in Figure 14 on Page 17. Secure the brackets to a flat,
grounded surface. (If a grounded surface is not available, run a separate ground wire to the
transceiver — see Grounding Considerations on Page 20.)
2. Install the antenna and feed line. The antenna used with the radio must be designed to
operate in the radio's frequency band, and be mounted in a location providing a clear path
to the associated station(s). At Remote sites, aim directional antennas toward the Master
unit. Low loss coaxial feed line should be used and it should be kept as short as possible.
3. Connect the data equipment. Connection may be made using IP/Ethernet signaling, Serial
protocols (RS-232/RS-485), or both.
• If an Ethernet device is to be used, connect it to the front panel
of the connector.
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• If a serial device is to be used, connect it to
wired as a DCE device. A straight-through cable may be used in most applications.
NOTE Do not connect the radio's Ethernet port to a LAN with high traffic levels. Excessive
traffic will overload the port and cause it to be temporarily disabled. In general, traffic
levels above 4 Mbps are likely to cause port shutdown. (Traffic limit is less than 4 Mbps
with packet sizes smaller than 64 bytes.)
Connect primary power. Input power must be within 10 to 30 VDC and capable of
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providing at least 2.5 Amperes. (Note that some older SD4 radios only allow a 10.5 to 16
VDC range. Always verify the voltage range by checking the label above the power input
socket.)
A power connector with screw-terminals is provided with the unit (see Figure 17 on Page
20). Strip the wire leads to 1/4 inch (6 mm) and insert them into the wire ports. Be sure to
observe proper polarity. Tighten the binding screws securely.
The unit is designed for use with negative-ground systems only. The power supply
should be equipped with overload protection (NEC Class 2 rating), to protect against a
short circuit between its output terminals and the radio's power connector.
5. Configure Basic Settings. Connect a PC to the radio's Ethernet connector. Access the ra-
dio's Device Manager through the PC's browser (default is IP address is
factory default radio, the Device Manager automatically starts the Basic Setup Wizard as
seen in Figure 25 on Page 28. The wizard steps you through the essential radio settings in
streamlined fashion. Detailed steps for starting configuration of the radio are presented in
Initial Configuration below.

5.1 Initial Configuration

This section describes setup of the radio for its first on-air operation. A full description of operat-
ing settings is given in Section 6.0 below.
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