Initial Settings Overview; Setting Basic Parameters-First Steps - GE MDS TransNEXT NET9L Technical Manual

Cable Type
RG-214
LMR-400
1/2 inch HELIAX
7/8 inch HELIAX
1-1/4 inch HELIAX
1-5/8 inch HELIAX
Accessories and Spares
The table below lists common accessories and spare items for use with the TransNEXT. GE MDS also
offers an Accessories Selection Guide listing an array of additional items that may be used with the
product. Contact your factory representative or visit www.gemds.com to obtain a copy of the guide.
DC Power Plug, 6-pin, polarized
COM Port Adapter
Ethernet Surge Suppressor
Bandpass Filter

2.7 Initial Settings Overview

Setting Basic Parameters—First Steps
Setup will vary based on the application. But these minimal tasks should always be performed after
initial startup and connection to a PC:
Change the login passwords.
Configure the radio.addr (Network Address) for your system
Configure the Serial COM port and ETH port as needed
When Configuring a new network one radio will have to be designated as a master. On that radio
Configure the radio.mode ("m"=master)
MDS 05-7280A01, Rev. A
Table 2-5. Signal Loss in Coaxial Cables (at 900 MHz)
10 Feet 50 Feet
(3 Meters) (15 Meters)
0.76 dB 3.80 dB
0.39 dB 1.95 dB
0.23 dB 1.15 dB
0.13 dB 0.64 dB
0.10 dB 0.48 dB
0.08 dB 0.40 dB
Table 2-6. Accessories & Ancillary Items
Item
Mates with power connector on the
unit's case. Screw terminals are
provided for wires, threaded locking
screws to prevent accidental
disconnect.
Converts the unit's RJ-45 serial jack
to a DB-9F type.
Surge suppressor for protection of
the Ethernet port against lightning.
Antenna system filter that helps
eliminate interference from nearby
paging transmitters.
MDS TransNEXT Technical Manual
100 Feet 500 Feet
(30.5 Meters) (152 Meters)
7.60 dB Unacceptable Loss
3.90 dB Unacceptable Loss
2.29 dB 11.45 dB
1.28 dB 6.40 dB
0.95 dB 4.75 dB
0.80 dB 4.00 dB
Description Part Number
73-1194A85
73-2434A25
29-4018A01
20-2822A02
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