Covering units equipped with MDS iNET (P21), entraNET (P22), Mercury (P23) and SD Transceivers (SDxP Series)

MDS 05-4161A01, Rev. D DECEMBER 2009

Reference Manual

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QUICK START GUIDE Below are the basic steps for configuring a Protected Network Station. Detailed instructions are given in “INSTALLATION” on Page 6. 1. Install transceivers (if not already present) • Remove chassis cover. • Remove the transceiver mounting plates. • Mount the transceivers to the plates. Secure transceiver/plate assemblies to chassis. (Note that MDS iNET/iNET-II, entraNET, and SD radios are stacked, but Mercury radios are installed side-by-side.) • If required, connect internal cabling between transceivers and the Switchover Logic Board. See the internal cabling arrangements section for the appropriate radio: “MDS iNET/iNET II Internal Cabling Arrangements” on Page 11 “MDS entraNET Internal Cabling Arrangements” on Page 13 “MDS Mercury Internal Cabling Arrangements” on Page 17 “SD Series Internal Cabling Arrangements” on Page 20 2. Connect the internal back-up battery (if equipped). Re-install the top cover. • Units are shipped with the battery disconnected. • Use care not to short-circuit the battery terminals. • After the unit is powered up on mains power, allow several hours for the battery to fully charge. 3. Connect external wiring • Connect chassis ground stud to facility’s Earth ground. • Connect antenna feedline(s), data interface cabling, input power, and any alarm devices. (These steps are explained with more detail in “External Connections” on Page 24.) 4. Program transceivers • Programming can be performed with a PC terminal connected to the appropriate Data I/O connector on the rear panel • Consult transceiver manual(s) for programming details 5. Apply primary power • Observe proper input voltage and polarity • Verify that power supply has enough current capacity to power the chassis. 6. Select the active transceiver • Set the front panel RADIO SELECTION Switch to A (Transceiver A, no auto switchover), B (Transceiver B, no auto switchover), or AUTO (automatic switchover), as desired. 7. Verify proper operation • Observe LEDs on transceivers for proper indications (see radio manual). • Refine directional antenna headings for maximum signal strength

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................... 1 2.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION ......................................................... 2 2.1 Product Features .............................................................................. 3 2.2 Chassis Radio Configurations .......................................................... 4 2.3 Antenna Port Configurations ............................................................ 4 2.4 Items Supplied ................................................................................. 5 2.5 Model Configuration Codes .............................................................. 5

3.0 INSTALLATION............................................................................ 6 3.1 Installation Planning - General ......................................................... 7 3.2 MDS iNET, iNET-II (P21)/MDS entraNET (P22) Installation ............ 8 MDS iNET/iNET II Internal Cabling Arrangements ........................... 10 MDS entraNET Internal Cabling Arrangements................................ 12 3.3 MDS Mercury (P23) Installation ..................................................... 14 MDS Mercury Internal Cabling Arrangements .................................. 16 3.4 SD Series (SDxP) Installation . ....................................................... 18 SD Series Internal Cabling Arrangements........................................ 19 3.5 External Connections ..................................................................... 23 3.6 Mounting the Protected Network Station ........................................ 27 3.7 Initial Startup .................................................................................. 27

4.0 PROGRAMMING THE TRANSCEIVERS.................................. 29 4.1 Initial MDS iNET/iNET-II (P21) Programming and Setup ............... 29 Redundancy Configuration Menus ................................................... 29 “Mirrored Configuration” of Transceivers .......................................... 36 4.2 Initial MDS entraNET (P22) Programming and Setup .................... 37 Redundancy Menu ........................................................................... 37 “Mirrored Configuration” of Transceivers .......................................... 42 4.3 Initial MDS Mercury (P23) Programming and Setup ...................... 43 Redundancy Configuration (AP Only) .............................................. 43 “Mirrored Configuration” of Transceivers .......................................... 44 4.4 Initial SD (SDxP) Transceiver Programming .................................. 45 “Mirrored Configuration” of Transceivers .......................................... 45

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 47 6.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE ....................................................... 47 6.1 Field-Replaceable Assemblies and Parts ...................................... 47 Replacing Power Supply Modules ....................................................47 Replacing Other Assemblies ............................................................ 48 6.2 Specifications ................................................................................. 49 MDS 05-4161A01, Rev. D

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Copyright Notice This manual and all software described herein are protected by copyright: 2009 GE MDS, LLC. All rights reserved. GE MDS reserves its right to correct any errors and omissions in this document.

RF Exposure

Operational Safety Notices 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. Do not allow people to come closer to the antenna than the distance(s) as specified in the radio manual while the transmitter is operating. More information on RF exposure is on the Internet at www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins. This manual is intended to guide a professional installer to install, operate, and perform basic system maintenance on the described radio.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Notice

CAUTION

SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

To prevent malfunction or damage to the unit, which may be caused by ESD, it should be properly grounded at the ground stud on the rear panel. In addition, the installer or operator should follow proper ESD precautions, such as touching a grounded bare metal object to dissipate body charge, prior to adjusting front panel controls or connecting or disconnecting cables on the front or rear panels.

Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. Improper disposal may contaminate the environment and present a health risk due to hazardous substances contained within. To avoid dissemination of these substances into our environment, and to diminish the demand on natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate recycling systems for disposal. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials found in this equipment in a safe way. Please contact the factory or your supplier for more information on the proper disposal of this equipment.

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Quality Policy Statement We are committed to understanding and exceeding our customers’ needs and expectations. • We appreciate our customers’ patronage. They are our business. • We promise to serve them and anticipate their needs. • We are committed to providing solutions that are cost effective, innovative and reliable, with consistently high levels of quality. We are committed to the continuous improvement of all of our systems and processes, to improve product quality and increase customer satisfaction.

ISO 9001 Registration GE MDS adheres to this internationally accepted quality system standard.

Notice While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, product improvements may result in minor differences between the manual and the product shipped to you. If you have additional questions or need an exact specification for a product, please contact our Customer Service Team using the information at the back of this guide. In addition, manual updates can often be found on the GE MDS web site at www.gemds.com.

Product Test Data Sheets Test Data Sheets showing the original factory test results for this unit are available upon request from the GE MDS Quality Leader. Contact the factory using the information at the back of this manual. Serial numbers must be provided for each product where a Test Data Sheet is required.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual provides instructions for: • Installing the MDS iNET (P21), entraNET (P22), Mercury (P23), and SD Transceivers (SDxP)* in a Protected Network Station, and configuring them for desired operation • In-service operations • Installing or changing transceivers, power supplies and other assemblies in the chassis • Troubleshooting information This manual is a system-level guide to the Protected Network Station. It does not contain detailed information on the radio transceivers installed within the chassis. Radio-specific information is available in the manual supplied with the units installed in your system. After installation, keep this guide, the internal radio documentation, and all other related information near the equipment for future reference. * SDxP models are pre-installed at the factory. Installation and cabling data are provided for reference only. MDS publishes an Accessories Selection Guide which lists a complete array of additional items available for use with this product. Please contact your factory representative or visit www.gemds.com to obtain a copy of this guide.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

The Protected Network Station (Figure 1) is a tabletop or rack-mount unit designed to hold two MDS transceivers, two power supplies, and a switchover logic board that automatically selects between transceiver A or B as the active transceiver. Manual transceiver selection may also be made using a front panel switch. NOTE: When switchover occurs, a delay of approximately 30 seconds occurs until the new radio initializes. It may take approximately one minute for the radio to re-establish a link with an associated station. Additionally, certain network devices may require approximately 20 minutes to detect that the MAC address has changed for the IP address of the radio. This does not affect the data-passing ability of the radio—only the ability to conduct a console management session. Invisible place holder

Figure 1. Protected Network Station

With two transceivers and power supplies installed, the unit continues to communicate even if a failure occurs in one of the transceivers, or its associated power supply. This capability is important in mission-critical applications where uninterrupted service is required.

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At the time of publication, the following transceivers are supported by the Protected Network Station: • MDS iNET/iNET-II Series Access Point • MDS iNET/iNET-II Series Dual Gateway Remote • MDS iNET/iNET-II Series Ethernet Bridge Remote • MDS iNET/iNET-II Series Serial Remote • MDS entraNET (Access Point only) • MDS Mercury (Access Point only) • MDS SD Series Transceivers The unit is equipped with alarm connections on the rear panel that activate whenever the standby transceiver is put online. These are “dry” (isolated) alarm contacts that may be connected to customer-supplied external alarm equipment, such as a lamp or sounding device.

2.1 Product Features The Protected Network Station provides: • Fully-protected capability—Standard chassis contains two transceivers and two power supplies. A provision for an optional redundant antenna port is also available. • Automatic switchover to alternate transceiver if a failure occurs in the primary unit or its power supply. • Optional built-in battery backup for AC-powered units • Rear panel alarm connections for customer-supplied alarm equipment • Tabletop or 19-inch rack mount installation • Standard MDS transceivers used inside

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2.2 Chassis Radio Configurations The chassis is available in the following transceiver configurations: • Two transceivers installed This configuration provides an immediately usable Protected Network Station for new installations. NOTE: The SD Series Transceivers can only be ordered with two radios pre-installed from the factory. • One transceiver installed This configuration allows customers to add an existing transceiver to the chassis to create a Protected Network Station. • No transceivers installed This configuration allows customers to install two existing transceivers in the empty chassis to create a Protected Network Station. NOTE: In order to use existing MDS iNET/iNET-II Series radios in a Protected Network Station, the radios must have firmware revision 5.1.0 or higher installed. (All firmware versions of iNET-II radios meet this requirement.) If entraNET transceivers are used, they must have firmware revision 2.3.7 or higher installed. Contact the factory for firmware availability.

2.3 Antenna Port Configurations The Protected Network Station can be configured with a single antenna, or with two separate antennas to provide full redundant operation in case the primary antenna becomes damaged, or is otherwise inoperative. The following configurations are available: • Single antenna port The port is automatically switched to the active transceiver by an internal relay. • Two antenna ports Each port is connected to one of the transceivers and to separate station antennas.

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2.4 Items Supplied Figure 2 shows the contents of a typical Protected Network Station shipment. Invisible place holder

REDUNDANT STATION

TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

P-MODEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

POWER CORD(S) (AC type shown)

Figure 2. Protected Network Station Typical Shipment

2.5 Model Configuration Codes The model number label on the outside of the chassis provides the configuration details (as shipped from the factory) of the Protected Network Station. Invisible place holder

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INSTALLATION

This section presents installation steps for: 1. Installation Planning 2. Installing transceiver(s) inside a chassis Skip this step if the transceivers are already installed. 3. Installing the Protected Network Station Use these steps to connect external wiring and prepare the unit for regular service. 4. Configuring the Protected Network Station This section describes how to configure the station for desired operation, including which events trigger a switchover to the alternate transceiver. 5. Optimizing radio performance This section offers tips for obtaining peak performance from your Protected Network Station.

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3.1 Installation Planning - General Helpful advice for planning a radio system, including site and antenna selection, is available in the manual(s) supplied with your transceivers. The Protected Network Station is typically installed at an Access Point (AP) site to ensure uninterrupted communication with remote radios. For iNET/iNET-II systems, it may also be used at one or more remote sites in a network to increase reliability and protect against equipment failures at these locations. Figure 3 shows a typical installation arrangement. The installation site should have adequate and stable primary power, suitable access for cabling, and should not be subject to temperature extremes or poor ventilation. The unit may be placed on a sturdy tabletop or installed in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Invisible place holder

PC, DATA EQUIPMENT OR LAN

STATION ANTENNA

TO DATA INTERFACE CONN. TO ANTENNA CONNECTOR

PROTECTED NETWORK STATION (with transceivers installed)

LOW-LOSS FEEDLINE PRIMARY POWER CORD(S)

Figure 3. Typical P-Series Installation

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This section applies if the transceivers are not already installed. The modular construction of the Protected Network Station makes it easy to install transceivers. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver. If the transceivers were not installed at the factory, proceed with the steps below for installation and to connect the internal cabling. Refer to Figure 4 on Page 10 during these steps. NOTE: Before installing a transceiver in the chassis, make sure each radio is operating properly as a standalone unit, and is equipped with up-to-date firmware code. The latest revision of firmware for most MDS products is available for download at www.gemds.com. 1. Make sure the power is off. 2. Remove the top cover of the Protected Network Station by loosening the two screws at the rear panel. 3. If a backup battery is installed in the chassis, disconnect it from the battery control board. 4. Remove the transceiver mounting plates from the chassis by loosening the screws that secure them. 5. Attach the lower mounting plate to the lower transceiver (Radio B) using four screws. Attach the mounting plate and radio to the chassis. 6. Attach the upper mounting plate to the upper transceiver (Radio A) using four screws. Place the radio/mounting plate over the top of Radio B and attach the plate to the chassis. 7. Connect and secure the data interface, diagnostics and power cables to the transceivers as shown in“MDS iNET/iNET II Internal Cabling Arrangements” on Page 11. and “MDS entraNET Internal Cabling Arrangements” on Page 13. 8. Connect the battery cable to the battery control board, if it has been installed in the chassis. (See Figure 38 on Page 50.) 9. Re-install the top cover of the Protected Network Station and tighten the side screws. This completes the installation of transceivers in the chassis. Refer to “External Connections” on Page 24. to complete the installation.

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MDS iNET, iNET-II (P21)/MDS entraNET (P22) Installation

3.2 MDS iNET, iNET-II (P21)/MDS entraNET (P22) Installation

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Battery & Control PCB

UPPER: RADIO A LAN

COM1

COM2

PWR

LINK

LAN

COM1

COM2

PWR

LINK

LOWER: RADIO B

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J6 J5

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J11 J17

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Figure 4. Top View Showing Two Radios Installed

NOTE: The internal back-up battery (if equipped) is disconnected for shipment from the factory. To enable back-up power, remove the top cover of the chassis and connect the battery cable to the battery control board. See Figure 38 on Page 50.

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3.2.1 MDS iNET/iNET II Internal Cabling Arrangements

Battery & Control PCB

LOWER: RADIO B LAN

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COM1

J14

J3

COM2

PWR

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LINK

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