E5MDS-SD2-1Wireless Data Transceiver

05-4692A01, Rev. 03 (FCC)MDS SD Series Quick Start Guide (x710 Mode)1 MDS SD2 Transceiver Quick Start Guide (x710 Mode) The MDS SD2 transceiver (Figure 1) is a software-configurable, industrial solution for use in wireless telemetry applications. The unit operates in the 216 to 222 MHz frequency band. The radio interfaces with a variety of data control equipment such as remote terminal units (RTUs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), flow computers, and similar devices. Data interface con- nections may be made by both serial (RS-232/485) and limited Ethernet protocols. Invisible place holder Figure 1. MDS SD2 Data Transceiver There are three main requirements for installing the transceiver: • Adequate and stable primary power • An efficient and properly installed antenna system • Correct interface connections between the transceiver and the data device. Figure 2 shows a typical installation of the radio. NOTE:Retrofit Kits are available to simplify installation at former MDS x710 digital and analog sites. Consult the Refer- ence Manual for ordering details. 2.1Installation Steps In most cases, the steps given here are sufficient to install the transceiver. Refer to the Reference Manual for additional details, as required. 1.Mount the transceiver using the brackets supplied. Attach the brackets to the bottom of the transceiver case (if not already attached), using the four 6-32 x 1/4 inch (6 mm) screws supplied. Mounting bracket dimensions are shown in Figure 3. If DIN Rail mounting brackets are to be used, consult the Reference Manual. NOTE:To prevent moisture from entering the radio, do not mount the case with the cable connectors pointing up. Also, dress all cables to prevent moisture from running along the cables and into the radio. CAUTION:Using screws longer than 1/4 inch (6 mm) to attach the brackets to the radio may cause internal damage. Use only the screws supplied. Figure 2. Typical Installation (Remote Site Shown) Figure 3. Mounting Bracket Dimensions 2.Install the antenna and feedline. The antenna used with the radio must be designed to operate in the radio’s frequency band, and be mounted in a location providing a clear path to the associated station(s). At Remote sites, aim directional antennas toward the Master Station. Low loss coaxial feedline should be used and it should be kept as short as possible. 3.Connect the data equipment. Connection may be made to the COM port using Serial protocols (RS-232/RS-485). • Connect your data equipment to the appropriate serial port on the front panel. (Typically, COM2 is used for connecting data equipment, and COM1 is used for management of the radio. Other arrangements are possible. Refer to the Refer- ence Manual for details.) In all cases, the radio is hardwired as a DCE device. A straight-thru cable may be used for most applications. 4.Connect primary power. Input power must be 10.0 to 30 Vdc and capable of providing at least 2.5 Amperes. A power con- nector with screw-terminals is provided with the unit (see 1.0INTRODUCTION 2.0INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONNECTOR (TNC) SERIAL DATA CONNECTORS (DB-9) DC INPUT POWER LED INDICATOR PANEL ETHERNET CONNECTOR (RJ-45) COM1 used for radio management DC POWER SUPPLY Negative Ground Only TRANSCEIVER LOW-LOSS FEEDLINE ANTENNA SYSTEM SERIAL Master Stations typically use omni-directional antenna TO DATA TELEMETRY DEVICE 7.25 ̋ (16.99 cm) 2.75 ̋ (7 cm) 2MDS SD Series Quick Start Guide (x710 Mode)05-4692A01, Rev. 03 (FCC) Figure 4). Strip the wire leads to 6 mm (1/4 inch) and insert them into the wire ports. Be sure to observe proper polarity as shown below. Tighten the binding screws securely. Figure 4. DC Power Connector CAUTION:The unit is designed for use with negative-ground systems only. The power supply should be equipped with overload protection (NEC Class 2 rating), to protect against a short circuit between its output termi- nals and the radio’s power connector. 5.Set the radio’s configuration. Connect a PC to the radio’s COM1 port as shown in Figure 5. A straight-thru cable may be used for this connection. NOTE:Consult your System Administrator if you are unsure of the settings required for your network. Figure 5. Setup for PC Configuration 2.1.1 Software Configuration There are two methods for communicating with the radio for con- figuration and management: Serial (COM1 DB9 connector) and Telnet (ETHERNET RJ-45 connector). Both present identical functionality, but the method of access is different for each. The focus here is on Serial access, but Telnet may be used by following these additional points, which replace Steps 1 and 2 below: • For Telnet, connect to the radio with a PC that is on the same IP network as the transceiver. Launch a Telnet pro- gram, and connect to the radio using its programmed IP address. • The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. If you do not know the IP address of the radio, use the serial configuration steps below to view the address with the IPCONFIG command. 1. With a PC connected to the COM1 serial port, launch a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal (included with most pre-Vista Windows®-based PCs) and set the following parameters: 8 bits, no parity, one stop bit (8N1), flow control disabled, VT100 emulation. The radio’s COM1 port automatically determines the connected baud rate (within the range of 1200–115200 bps). 2. Press the key followed by a series of keypresses (1/2 second intervals) until the > prompt appears. The radio is now ready to accept commands. 3. Set/verify the RX (receive) and TX (transmit) frequencies. To set the receive frequency, enter RX followed by the correct fre- quency in MHz (xxx.xxxxx). Press . To set the transmit frequency, enter TX followed by the correct frequency in MHz (xxx.xxxxx). Press . 4. The factory default modem settings support operation for most systems. Other options are available using the proper soft- ware commands. The current setting may be viewed using the MODEM command. Use MODEM [xxxx] if changes are requ…

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175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 USA (585) 242-9600 Phone (585) 242-9620 Fax Oct 21st, 2009 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Elliott TCB 684 West Maude Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Subject: GE MDS SD2 digital radio parts 80 and 90 frequency bands Applicant: GE MDS LLC Product: SD2 digital transceiver FCC ID: E5MDS-SD2 -1 Dear Sir/Madam, The SD2 digital radio is software controlled into various frequency bands in the 216 - 222 MHz range. These bands are programmed depending on the customer frequency ordered. This device is designed to operate under Part 90 rules in the band 216-220 MHz and Part 80 rules in the following band 216-220 MHz in 6.25KHz, 12.5KHz and 25KHz channel spacings. Also part 90 in the 220-220MHz band with aggregated channels to allow both 5KHz and 15KHz channel operation. This letter serves as attestation supporting evidence for the frequency banding. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at 585 242-8440: Yours truly, Dennis McCarthy Agency Compliance Engineer GE MDS LLC 175 Science Parkway Rochester NY 14620 Phone (585) 242-8440 Email [email protected]

175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 USA (585) 242-9600 Phone (585) 242-9620 Fax Nov 16th, 2009 Subject: Listing FCC rule parts 90 and 80 on the SD2 FCC grant Applicant: GE MDS LLC. Product: MDS SD2 FCC ID: E5MDS-SD2-1 Dear Sir/Mad am, Elliott TCB 684 West Maude Ave. Sunnyvale, CA. 94085 Item 23 of FCC 07-87 allows for multiple rule operation in the AMTS band: “We take this opportunity to clarify that mobile units certified under Parts 22 or 90 are permitted to operate in conjunction with base station equipment certified under Part 80. Although Section 80.203(b) of the Rules proscribes the certification under Part 80 of transmitters that can be programmed using external controls to operate on channels not authorized for maritime use (such as channels allocated for Part 22 or Part 90 use), a mobile unit certified under Part 22 or Part 90 may also be certified under Part 80, for land mobile use pursuant to Section 80.123(d), provided that the only additional functionality, beyond the functionality of the device as certified under Part 22 or Part 90, is the capability to operate on the public correspondence channels authorized for use by the associated public coast station.” Since the Part 90 operation of the SD2 radio uses F1D, F2D and F3D, then the part 80 uses would also be F1D, F2D and F3D and thus we are applying for these emissions designators under part 80. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at 585 242-8440: Yours truly, Dennis McCarthy Agency Compliance Engineer GE Digital Energy -MDS 175 Science Parkway Rochester NY 14620 Phone (585) 242-8440 Email [email protected]

Elliott TCB 684 W. Maude Ave Sunnyvale, CA, 94085 To whom it may concern: The enclosed documents constitute a formal submittal and application for new Equipment Authorization for FCC and Re-assessment for Industry Canada for the GE MDS LLC SD2 Industrial radio pursuant to the following rules: FCC Parts 80 and 90 RSS-Gen Issue 2, June 2007, “General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment” RSS-119, Issue 9, June 2007, “Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Frequency Range 27.41-960 MHz” The SD2 has not been changed in any way from what was originally submitted and we are submitting only to allow operation with higher power than listed in the original filings. Please note that frequency bands from 216-220 and 220-222 MHz are requested for the grants but some bands (e.g. 216-217 MHz and 218-219 MHz in Canada are not available for licensing). Only the allowed channel bands will be supplied to licensees. Please refer to letter of attestation from GE MDS LLC. Elliott Laboratories, as duly authorized agent prepared this submittal. A copy of the letter of our appointment as agent is included with the application. If there are any questions or if further information is needed, please contact Elliott Laboratories for assistance. Sincerely, David W. Bare Chief Engineer DWB/dmg

175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 USA (585) 242-9600 Phone (585) 242-9620 Fax 1/11/10 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: Authority to Act as an Agent to FCC & IC (industry Canada) Applicant: GE MDS LLC. Product: MDS SD2 FCC ID: E5MDS-SD2-1 Dear Sir/Madam, Elliott TCB 684 West Maude Ave. Sunnyvale, CA. 94085 This is your letter of authorization to accept our appointment of Elliott Laboratories, Inc. as our Agent for GE MDS LLC, to sign applications before Elliott TCB and to make representations to you on our behalf. Elliott Laboratories, Inc. is to receive and exchange data between our company and Elliott TCB. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at 585 242-8440: Yours truly, Dennis McCarthy Agency Compliance Engineer GE Digital Energy -MDS 175 Science Parkway Rochester NY 14620 Phone (585) 242-8440 Email [email protected]

175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 USA (585) 242-9600 Phone (585) 242-9620 Fax 10/21/2009 Subject: GE MDS SD2 digital radio tune-up procedure Applicant: GE MDS LLC. Product: MDS SD2 FCC ID: E5MDS-SD2 Dear Sir/Madam, The SD2 radio is digitally controlled and requires no mechanical calibration. The RF output power is constantly under a closed-loop software power control, referenced against factory calibration points. This letter serves as attestation supporting evidence. Yours truly, Dennis McCarthy Agency Compliance Engineer GE Digital Energy -MDS 175 Science Parkway Rochester NY 14620 Phone (585) 242-8440 Email [email protected]

175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 USA (585) 242-9600 Phone (585) 242-9620 Fax 1/11/10 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: Request for withholding from public disclosure the schematic diagrams and system block diagrams pursuant to an application for certification . Applicant: GE MDS LLC Product: Data Transceiver MDS SD2 Model: MDS SD2 FCC ID: E5MDS-SD2-1 Dear Sir/Madam, We, Microwave Data Systems, would like to request that the schematic diagrams, system block diagram, Theory of Operation and Bill of Materials submitted with the application for certification be withheld from public disclosure as per Section 0.459 of FCC Rules. This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) of the Commission's Rules, and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. These sections authorize as a withholding from public inspection materials which would be privileged as a matter of law if retained by the person submitting them, and materials which would not customarily be released to the public by that person. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at 585 242-8440: Yours truly, Dennis McCarthy Agency Compliance Engineer GE Digital Energy -MDS 175 Science Parkway Rochester NY 14620 Phone (585) 242-8440 Email [email protected]

EMC Test Data Client: Contact: Standard: Test Specific Details General Test Configuration No 1.28 Use:General Cable AntPower Freq.LossGainat AntEIRP MHzdBmWdBdBidBmmW 21637.05.009.1537.041209.75 22037.05.009.1537.041209.75 22237.05.009.1537.041209.75 For the cases where S > the MPE Limit Freq. MHz 216 220 222 8.1980.200128.1 8.1980.200128.1 8.1980.200128.1 mW/cm^2mW/cm^2cm at 20 cmat 20 cmS <= MPE Limit Power Density (S)MPE LimitDistance where 8.1980.200 8.1980.200 mW/cm^2mW/cm^2 8.1980.200 EUTPower Density (S)MPE Limit Powerat 20 cmat 20 cm Summary of Results Device complies with Power Density requirements at 20cm separation: Required separation distance for 9.15dBi ant. (in m): Calculation uses the free space transmission formula: S = (PG)/(4 πd 2 ) Where: S is power density (W/m 2 ), P is output power (W), G is antenna gain relative to isotropic, d is separation distance from the transmitting antenna (m). Test Engineer: David Bare Maximum Permissible Exposure Objective: The objective of this test session is to perform final qualification testing of the EUT with respect to the specification listed above. Date of Test: 11/12/2009 Dennis McCarthy FCC Parts 80, 90 & 95, RSS-119, FCC Part 15Class:N/A GE MDS LLCJob Number: J77843 Model: SD2 Transceiver T-Log Number: T77846 Account Manager: Susan Pelzl Test Location: - T77846 GE MDS.xlsMPEPage 1 of 1

File: R77903 Rev 1 Page 1 of 17 Radio Test Report FCC Part 80 RSS 119 216 - 220 MHz Model: SD2 COMPANY: GE MDS LLC 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 TEST SITE(S): Elliott Laboratories 684 W. Maude Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 REPORT DATE: January 15, 2010 FINAL TEST DATES: October 29, November 5, 9, 12, and January 5 and 7, 2010 AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY: ______________________________ David W. Bare Chief Engineer Elliott Laboratories Elliott Laboratories is accredited by the A2LA, certificate number 2016.01, to perform the test(s) listed in this report, except where noted otherwise. This report shall not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written approval of Elliott Laboratories Testing Cert #2016.01 Elliott Laboratories -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: January 15, 2010 File: R77903 Rev 1 Page 2 of 17 REVISION HISTORY Rev# Date Comments Modified By - January 13, 2010 First release 1 January 15, 2010 Added RSS-119 references to results summary dwb Elliott Laboratories -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: January 15, 2010 File: R77903 Rev 1 Page 3 of 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................3 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................................................................4 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................................................................5 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE...........................................................................................................................5 DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARDS ..............................................................................................................5 TEST RESULTS..........................................................................................................................................................6 FCC PART 80 – 216 – 222 MHZ..............................................................................................................................6 EXTREME CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................................................7 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES....................................................................................................................7 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS ......................................................................................................8 GENERAL................................................................................................................................................................8 OTHER EUT DETAILS...........................................................................................................................................8 ENCLOSURE...........................................................................................................................................................8 MODIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................8 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................................................................8 EUT INTERFACE PORTS ......................................................................................................................................9 EUT OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................9 EMISSIONS TESTING ............................................................................................................................................10 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................10 RF PORT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................11 OUTPUT POWER..................................................................................................................................................11 BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENTS ......................................................................................................................11 CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS..............................................................................................................12 TRANSMITTER MASK MEASUREMENTS.......................................................................................................12 FREQUENCY STABILITY ...................................................................................................................................12 RADIATED EMISSIONS MEASUREMENTS......................................................................................................13 INSTRUMENTATION ..........................................................................................................................................14 FILTERS/ATTENUATORS ..................................................................................................................................14 ANTENNAS...........................................................................................................................................................14 ANTENNA MAST AND EQUIPMENT TURNTABLE .......................................................................................14 SAMPLE CALCULATIONS .......................................................................................…

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File: R77904 Rev 1 Page 1 of 17 Radio Test Report FCC Part 90 and RSS 119 216 - 220 MHz and 220 – 222 MHz Model: SD2 COMPANY: GE MDS LLC 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 TEST SITE(S): Elliott Laboratories 684 W. Maude Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 REPORT DATE: January 15, 2010 FINAL TEST DATES: October 29, November 5, 9, 12, and January 5 and 7, 2010 AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY: ______________________________ David W. Bare Chief Engineer Elliott Laboratories Elliott Laboratories is accredited by the A2LA, certificate number 2016.01, to perform the test(s) listed in this report, except where noted otherwise. This report shall not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written approval of Elliott Laboratories Testing Cert #2016.01 Elliott Laboratories -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: January 15, 2010 File: R77904 Rev 1 Page 2 of 17 REVISION HISTORY Rev# Date Comments Modified By - January 13, 2010 First release 2 January 15, 2010 Added RSS-119 to results summary dwb Elliott Laboratories -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: January 15, 2010 File: R77904 Rev 1 Page 3 of 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................3 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................................................................4 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................................................................5 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE...........................................................................................................................5 DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARDS ..............................................................................................................5 TEST RESULTS..........................................................................................................................................................6 FCC PART 90 – 216 – 222 MHZ..............................................................................................................................6 EXTREME CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................................................7 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES....................................................................................................................7 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS ......................................................................................................8 GENERAL................................................................................................................................................................8 OTHER EUT DETAILS...........................................................................................................................................8 ENCLOSURE...........................................................................................................................................................8 MODIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................8 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................................................................8 EUT INTERFACE PORTS ......................................................................................................................................9 EUT OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................9 EMISSIONS TESTING ............................................................................................................................................10 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................10 RF PORT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................11 OUTPUT POWER..................................................................................................................................................11 BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENTS ......................................................................................................................11 CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS..............................................................................................................12 TRANSMITTER MASK MEASUREMENTS.......................................................................................................12 FREQUENCY STABILITY ...................................................................................................................................12 RADIATED EMISSIONS MEASUREMENTS......................................................................................................13 INSTRUMENTATION ..........................................................................................................................................14 FILTERS/ATTENUATORS ..................................................................................................................................14 ANTENNAS...........................................................................................................................................................14 ANTENNA MAST AND EQUIPMENT TURNTABLE .......................................................................................14 SAMPLE CALCULATIONS ............................................................................…

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File: R77905 Page 1 of 17 Radio Test Report FCC Part 95 MedRadio Transmitter Model: SD2 COMPANY: GE MDS LLC 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 TEST SITE(S): Elliott Laboratories 684 W. Maude Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 REPORT DATE: January 13, 2010 FINAL TEST DATES: October 29, November 5, 9, 12, and January 5 and 7, 2010 AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY: ______________________________ David W. Bare Chief Engineer Elliott Laboratories Elliott Laboratories is accredited by the A2LA, certificate number 2016.01, to perform the test(s) listed in this report, except where noted otherwise. This report shall not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written approval of Elliott Laboratories Testing Cert #2016.01 Elliott Laboratories -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: January 13, 2010 File: R77905 Page 2 of 17 REVISION HISTORY Rev# Date Comments Modified By - January 13, 2010 First release Elliott Laboratories -- EMC Department Test Report Report Date: January 13, 2010 File: R77905 Page 3 of 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 3 SCOPE........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 OBJECTIVE .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................... 5 DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARDS ............................................................................................................ 5 TEST RESULTS........................................................................................................................................................ 6 FCC PART 95 – IVDS ............................................................................................................................................ 6 EXTREME CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 7 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES..................................................................................................................7 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS .................................................................................................... 8 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................................. 8 OTHER EUT DETAILS......................................................................................................................................... 8 ENCLOSURE......................................................................................................................................................... 8 MODIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................. 8 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................…

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