Software Configuration - GE MDS Master Station Setup Manual

Table 3: DC Power Supply Modules
Module Input Power
6843 +/- 12-36 VDC
6844 +/- 36-75 VDC
6845 +/- 75-140 VDC
Figure 7: DC Power Connector
5.
Connect a PC for Configuration (LAN or USB port). This pre-
pares the Master Station for programming of desired operating pa-
rameters. Configuration is further described in Section 0
WARE CONFIGURATION
NOTE
If serial-based cabling is used for configuration, an adapter
may be required at the PC, as many PCs do not offer a se-
rial port. In such cases, a USB-to-Serial adapter (with appro-
priate driver software) may be used. These adapters are
available from a number of manufacturers.
6.
Redundant Units—The Alarm/Relay module includes a manual
override toggle switch, which can be set into one of three positions
to associate it with a particular radio. The toggle switch is locking,
and must be pulled out to change positions. Switch functions are
as follows:
Up—Radio A; Down—Radio B;
When the switch is set to Automatic, the active radio is determined
by radio module presence and alarm status. If only one radio mod-
ule is installed (A or B) it is recommended that the switch be set to
A or B, as appropriate.
7.
Radio, Alarm/Relay, and Duplexer Connections—The
Alarm/Relay module provides two alarm outputs, one for major and
one for minor alarms. This module also provides TX/RX audio, PTT
(TX keying), and analog RSSI connections when used in conjunc-
tion with compatible radio interfaces. See Section 0
DIO PINOUT
for pin-out connections.
All other required connections on the front of the unit are cabled at
the factory per ordered options.
05-6398A01-GB, Rev. A
Current Rating
10 A Max
3.5 A Max
2 A Max
+/- VDC Input
Center Terminal;
Chassis ground
+/- VDC Input
SOFT-
.
Center—Automatic
ALARM/AU-
MDS Master Station Setup Guide

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

In the following steps, you will log into the unit's configuration system
and set the basic operating parameters for the unit.
NOTE
Consult your System Administrator if you are unsure
of the proper configuration settings for your network.
Configuration via Web Device Manager
The configuration PC may be connected to the unit by WiFi (future fea-
ture), USB, or Ethernet. The following steps describe a configuration
using the GE MDS Device Manager running on the unit. The Device
Manager is accessible through ETH1 or ETH2 using a web browser.
Minimum browser requirements: IE10 or later, Chrome, Firefox, or Sa-
fari.
1. Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address of the unit
(default Ethernet IP address is 192.168.1.1). The initial sign-in
prompt appears.
2. Enter the username and password (admin is the default entry for
both fields). Click Sign In Upon successful login, the Device
Overview page appears.
3. For general configuration, the Initial Setup Wizard will appear and
provide guidance in typical setups. This is disabled after the initial
setup but may be re-run at any time by accessing the Wizards
link on the left side of the screen, and clicking Initial Setup.
Key items that should be reviewed and/or set for the radio are:
•
Create one-time programmable passwords for unit recovery
•
Change login passwords (to maintain security)
•
Evaluate default factory configuration and lock the unit down to
the required security level
4. If your MDS master station was ordered with SD network inter-
faces, select the SD Configuration Wizard, which steps you
through initial SD Radio Module configuration. Key items that
should be reviewed and/or set include:
•
Frequency plan
•
Modem selection
•
Keying mode
•
Serial data interface configuration
•
Encryption settings
5. For additional SD radio configuration and status options, navigate
to SDMS Configuration as follows:
 Expand
Interfaces on the left hand menu, and select SD
Master Station interface named 'sdms':
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