Product Overview And Applications; Introduction; About This Manual - GE MDS TransNEXT NET9L Technical Manual

1.0 Product Overview and Applications

1.1 Introduction

This manual describes the MDS TransNEXT ™. The TransNEXT is the successor to the MDS
TransNET™ 900 MHz unlicensed radio. Setting the standard for reliable, long-range wireless serial data
transmission utilizing proven Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology, the next
generation TransNEXT is backwards-compatible with its predecessor, TransNET. The TransNEXT' s
backwards compatibility enables the continued use of legacy serial networks while also adding new
capabilities to migrate networks with secure Ethernet connectivity.
Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3. TransNET Standard with Display
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About This Manual

This manual is intended for systems engineers, network administrators and others responsible for
planning, commissioning, installing, using and troubleshooting the wireless system. Electronic copies of
all user documentation are available free of charge at
Software Command Notations
The product is designed for software control via a connected PC. To show the names of software
commands, keyboard entries, or other information displayed on a PC screen, a bolded font is used
throughout the manual. In some cases italics or non-bolded sections may be used to distinguish fixed
syntax from portions of a command where the user must supply specific data.
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Figure 1-1. TransNET Lite
(model NXT9L)
(model NXT9S)
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MDS TransNEXT Technical Manual
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