Mds orbit, licensed narrow band radio overview and configuration v1. With hardware and software included in the standard product offering, the scanner 2200 efm is a complete alternative to the chart recorder. The program is included on the transnet support package cd shipped with every radio order. Any mds transnet may be configured as a repeater to extend the operating range of the network.
The transnet dashboard is also used as a project and program management tool. The ms windowsbased mds transnet configuration software pn 064059a01 is designed for use with a pc connected to the radios connector through an rj11 to db9 cable assembly mds part no. The transnet provides transparent data communications for nearly all scadatelemetry. The transnet provides transparent data communications for nearly all scada, telemetry, and efm protocols including modbus. South africas stateowned freight transport company which owns and operates 16 terminal operations situated across seven south african ports. Operations are divided into major market sectors, namely containers, bulk, break bulk and automotive and organised into three. For users who prefer to retrieve their data via radio, radio power controls can be configured to power the radio only during desired download periods.
The mds transnet utilizes fhss frequency hopping spread spectrum in the ism band of 902 928 mhz to provide reliable long range data transportation at up to 115. Introducing icoms new idas digital two way business radio series duration. Maintain your own community linked from this portal. The name of the program executable file is mds transnet configuration. Mds radio el805md9x1afcs0wn mdstransnet radio el805 with standard mount. Ge mds industrial communications products instrumart. If the mds software is not connecting to the radio. Network design support software mds radio programming instructions read first mds radio programming windows 10 and newer mds transnet radio configuration 2. Gcos has been designed, developed, implemented and maintained, by an inhouse development team, within transnet port terminals over the past 14 years now and is built specifically to support the port business in the auto and multipurpose terminals. Master or slave serial unlicensed radio master or slave, 630vdc with data rates to 115.
Use roclink 800 configuration software to configure the modules. Transnet port terminals tpt is one of five operating divisions of transnet soc limited, south africas stateowned freight transport and handling company. It provides a broad range of measurement and control functions and serves as a base station for wireless deployments, in particular from our wrmtat wireless remote. If the mds software is not connecting to the radio, refer to the mds com.
The ge mds industrial communications transnet radio utilizes fhss frequency hopping spread spectrum to provide reliable long range data transportation at up to 115. Xetax710 series is an advanced software defined radio sdr that can operate as a slave radio within a network of mds repeaters and master stations. The mds 9810 offers a narrow band, frequency hopping, spread spectrum radio giving increased throughput and long range alternatives to our customers point to multipoint needs. Mds offers a variety of complementary software programs to enhance and extend the ability of our customers to manage their radio networks. Multiple repeaters may exist at any level of the network preventing a single radio failure from disabling the entire network. With many processing options available for merchants, transnet appreciates your business.
Using pc configuration software pcbased radio configuration software is available for use with the radio mds pn pending. Online instructions are included with the configuration software. Data can be observed at the program, corridor, or project segment level by clicking on the appropriate tab. Any mds transnet may be configured as a repeater extension. Data logging and data management software configuration utility personalize your vscan. Unlicensed radio provides data communications up to 30 miles for nearly all scada, telemetry, and efm protocols up to 115. If you are not currently a transnet customer, call 000 0000000 to get started. Mds transnet 900 transceiver model configuration codes. Connect the locator to myvscan to load the software and transfer data.
The transnet dashboard provides uptodate schedule, budget, and expenditure information. Windowsbased radio configuration software mds pn 033156a01 is used for upgrading the internal radio software when new features become available from microwave data systems. For additional information rain bird global service plan gsp. We value their dedication and commitment and embrace the importance of ensuring the right skills, capabilities and improved capacity is sustainable in the longterm by helping our employees excel in achieving their desired potential. The ge mds toolbox package is simple to use and provides access to all of the tools and applications with a single download. The user manuals, in pdf format, for each product are included on the hardware documentation configuration applications cd that is included with shipments from our factory. The canary systems mldaqwt50 is a powerful, rugged and reliable wireless data acquisition base station.
If desired, an adapter cable may be constructed using the information shown in figure 16. Main transnet utilities the mds element manager or mds transnet configuration utility can be used to modify and query radio parameters via a serial port connection to the rj11 diagnostic connector on the transnet radio. Transparent and direct asynchronous protocols offer realtime communication. See appendix for instructions on how to connect the radio and use transnet. Rbsstn9b plastic case radio b required equipment for radio configuration. The field interface protects the electronics in the module. The software includes online user instructions, and an installation booklet is provided with the software package. Get edi capabilities without the pain of installing software. For additional information rain bird global service plan.
Ge mds industrial communications mds transnet radio. Why companies trust sps with their transnet connection. Mds transnet radio el805bo transnet 900 mhz board level radio. Edi with transnet use the sps network for edi compliance. When it is time to submit, transnet will check for pic record match validation errors before submission alerting you to tenants that are already housed at another agency or units that are not vacant. Class i div 2 certified unlicensed frequency radio. To connect a pc to the radio s port, an rj11 to db9 diagnostics adapter mds pn 033246a01 is required. Transnet for pictracsminc property management software.
Quick start guide the steps below contain the essential information needed to place the oem transceiver. Mds transnet 900, adjustable rf output, synthesized, 902928 mhz, 1. Mds transnet configuration microwave data systems software. Unlicensed radio provides wireless communications up to 20 miles with bandwidth up to 1mbps starting at. The market demand strategy mds is transnet s investment programme aimed at expanding and modernising the countrys rail, port and pipeline infrastructure over a period of seven years to promote economic growth in south africa. Transnet900 mds transnet 900 user manual 2708atransnet. The mds transnet software will not be able to connect to the radio if the com port the programming cable is using is not setup properly.
Installation and operation guide technical manual mds 054846a01, rev. This utility can also be used to upgrade transnet firmware. The mds el705 configuration software is a utility that provides an easy way to configure el705 radio parameters. It provides a graphical user interface with point and click functionality. Multiservice connect radio, supports licensed, unlicensed, wifi and cell transmission, supports dual wide area network. Transnet900 mds transnet 900 user manual 2708atransnet body. Radio configuration software proprietary software from mds that runs under the windows operating system. The mds element manager or mds transnet configuration utility can be used to modify and query radio parameters via a serial port connection to the rj11 diagnostic connector on the transnet radio. Each module reduces the effect of noise on communication errors through filtering.
Each communication module uses a separate channel from the other modules and has a common ground singleended. Pcbased configuration tool the ms windowsbased mds transnet configuration software pn 064059a01 is designed for use with a pc connected to the radios diag connector through an rj11 to db9 cable assembly mds part no. The transnet configuration software provides access to all of the radios capabilities with the benefit of contextsensitive help. The transnet configuration software provides access to all of the radio s capabilities with the benefit of contextsensitive help. Xetax710 series is an advanced software defined radio sdr that can operate as a slave radio within a. G july 2012 covering esss units with firmware version 4. Ge mds industrial communications networking solutions. It is a higher performing, lower cost radio than the mds sd9, the suggested replacement for the x710. The transnet dashboard is divided into three main viewing sections.
Transnet is a worldclass employer with a highly motivated workforce exceeding 55 000 permanent employees. Model configuration codes the radio model number is printed on the end of the radio enclosure, and provides key information about how the radio was configured when it left the factory. The radio is shipped with the standard configuration as a secondary remote. In addition to the user manuals the mds transnet radio configuration software is included on the cd. Transnet for the supply of digital data radio transceivers anddigital modems, for use in. The most popular version of this product among our users is 2. This allows store and forwards data operation to extend the operating range of the network. Xetawaves new xetax710 series is interoperable within mds. The mds transnet configuration software is a utility that provides an easy way to configure transnet radio parameters. Connect the powered radio to the com port of a pc running transnet software program using the db9f x rj11 programming cable. Modify and query radio parameters via a serial port connection to the rj11 diagnostic connector on the transnet radio. Submit information for posting on an existing community.
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