E5MDS-SD4-1Data Transceiver

Installation and Operation Guide Reference Manual MDS 05-4670A01, Rev. E MARCH 2015 Covering Units Operating in x710 Mode with Firmware Version 4.x MDS SD Series Secure, Long Range Data Communications Need Quick-Start instructions for this product? Please refer to publication 05-4669A01. All GE MDS user guides are available online at www.gemds.com MDS 054670A01, Rev. ESD Series Reference Manual (x710 Mode)i TABLE OF CONTENTS RF Safety Notice (English and French) .......................................................................................... iv FCC Part 15 Notice......................................................................................................................... iv Industry Canada Notice .................................................................................................................. iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Conventions Used in This Manual .................................................................................................1 1.2 Electronic Manuals ........................................................................................................................2 2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators .........................................................................................3 2.2 Key Product Features ....................................................................................................................4 2.3 Model Offerings .............................................................................................................................4 2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals ....................................................................................5 2.5 Accessories and Spares ................................................................................................................6 3.0 APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 6 PointtoMultipoint, Multiple Address Systems (MAS).....................................................................6 PointtoPoint System ......................................................................................................................7 ContinuouslyKeyed versus SwitchedCarrier Operation.................................................................8 SingleFrequency (Simplex) Operation............................................................................................8 4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING ................................................................................................. 8 4.1 Typical Installation .........................................................................................................................8 4.2 Mounting Options ..........................................................................................................................9 Optional DIN Rail Mounting ...........................................................................................................10 4.3 Antennas and Feedlines .............................................................................................................. 11 Feedlines ....................................................................................................................................... 11 4.4 DC Power Connection .................................................................................................................12 4.5 Grounding Considerations ...........................................................................................................13 4.6 COM1 (Management) Connections .............................................................................................13 COM1 in Analog Operation............................................................................................................14 4.7 COM2 (Data) Connections ..........................................................................................................15 4.8 Ethernet Interface (RJ45) ...........................................................................................................17 5.0 STEPBYSTEP INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 18 5.1 Initial Startup & Checkout ............................................................................................................19 5.2 Initial Software Configuration .......................................................................................................19 Serial vs. Telnet Access, and the Device Manager........................................................................20 Connecting a PC & Setting Basic Parameters...............................................................................20 6.0 TRANSCEIVER MANAGEMENT........................................................................................ 21 6.1 Software Commands ...................................................................................................................21 MDS 054670A01, Rev. ESD Series Reference Manual (x710 Mode)ii Entering Commands ......................................................................................................................21 6.2 Detailed Command Descriptions .................................................................................................24 AK ..................................................................................................................................................25 ALARM...........................................................................................................................................25 AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF FFFF]..................................…

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Page 1 of 1 National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley TCB 41039 Boyce Road Fremont, CA. 94538 FCC ID: E5MDS-SD4-1 IC: 101D-SD4-1 To whom it may concern: The enclosed documents constitute a formal submittal and application for Certification for a Land Mobile radio pursuant to the following rules: Parts 22 and 90 of FCC Rules RSS-Gen Issue 4, November 2014, “General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment” RSS-119, Issue 11, June 2011, “Radio Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Land Mobile and Fixed Services in the Frequency Range 27.41-960 MHz” National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley, 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 National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley for assistance. Sincerely, David W. Bare Chief Engineer

175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 USA (585) 242-9600 Phone (585) 242-9620 Fax Feb 21st, 2008 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 U.S.A. Subject: GE MDS New digital radio part 90 frequency bands Applicant: GE MDS LLC Product: SD4-1 digital transceiver FCC ID: E5MDS-SD4-1 Dear Sir/Madam, The SD4-1 digital radio is hardware banded into 3 frequency selective bands. 406.1-512MHz. These bands are built depending on the customer frequency ordered. This device is designed to operate under the part 90 rules in the following sub bands 406.1-416 MHz, 421-430MHz, 470-512MHz 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]

CPFSK Modulation Process The Blackfin DSP generates I & Q samples which are fed to the AD9857 digital upconverter. This process creates the CPFSK (continuous-phase frequency shift keying) modulation. The radio uses 3-level partial response modems to create modem data rates of 4800, 9600, and 19200bps respectively. Since the process is common for each, a common explanation of operation is provided below. In the description below, “N” applies to values of 4800, 9600, and 19200bps, with modem names of MODEM 4800F, MODEM 9600, and MODEM 19200, respectively. Although the data rate is (N) bits/second, the average signaling rate is less than half this value. Root-duobinary signal coding ensures a maximum signaling rate of (N/2) b/s. However, this would only occur during a run of alternating 1s and 0s. However, the SD4 modem employs a data scrambler circuit which converts an alternating 1,0 pattern into a pseudo-random bit pattern. Any other bit pattern is likewise scrambled into a pseudo-random bit pattern. Further insight into the modulation rate can be seen from a consideration of the two possible extremes. The scrambler could, over a limited time, produce a run of all 1s or all 0s, which would be a signaling rate very close to zero (DC). At the other extreme, the scrambler could produce an alternating pattern of 1s and 0s for a limited time. This would be a signaling rate of (N/2) b/s. The two extremes are at the tails of the probability distribution, and are very unlikely. The most likely situation is at the mean of (N/4) b/s. Since the likeliness relates directly to the time spent in such a condition, the power spectral density is likewise directly related, and behaves as if the signaling rate is (N/4) b/s. In addition to the above considerations, the scrambled signal passes through a digital low-pass filter with a 3 dB point of (N/2) Hz. This means that when a brief run of (N/2) b/s signal occurs, it will deviate the radio to only one-half of the peak deviation. This has a direct effect on reducing the occupied bandwidth of the emissions of the radio. Runs of (N/4) b/s or less deviate the transmitter fully, while runs of (N/2) b/s deviate to only half full deviation. It should be evident that the modulation process for the partial-response modem is complex and statistical in nature, and does not easily translate to the formulas for calculation of necessary bandwidth given in Part 2.202. Based on the above considerations, we have requested a necessary bandwidth on the emission designator to equal the maximum authorized bandwidth for the respective channel spacing choices in this operating frequency range.  6.25KHz -- 6.0KHz necessary bandwidth  12.5KHz -- 11.2KHz necessary bandwidth  25.0KHz -- 20.0KHz necessary bandwidth

175 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York 14620 USA (585) 242-9600 Phone (585) 242-9620 Fax Feb 13th, 2015 National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley TCB 41039 Boyce Road Fremont, CA. 94538 Gentlemen: This is your letter of authorization to accept our appointment of National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley as our Agent for GE MDS LLC, 175 Science Parkway Rochester NY 14620, to sign applications before National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley TCB and to make representations to you on our behalf. National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley is to receive and exchange data between our company and National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley TCB. I certify that submitted documents properly describe the device or system for which equipment certification is sought. I also certify that each unit manufactured, imported or marketed, as defined in FCC and Industry Canada’s regulations will have affixed to it a label identical to that submitted for approval with this application. For instances where our authorized agent signs the application for certification on our behalf, I acknowledge that all responsibility for complying with the terms and conditions for Certification, as specified by National Technical Systems – Silicon Valley TCB, still resides with GE MDS LLC. I hereby certify on behalf of GE MDS LLC that neither Applicant nor any party to the application (officers, directors, and 5% shareholders) is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 21 U.S.C. 853a. 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 Feb 13th, 2015 Request for Confidentiality Subject: Confidentiality Request for: E5MDS-SD4-1, 101D-SD4-1 Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and/or RSP-100, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC and/or IC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit Short Term Permanent Block Diagrams Short Term External Photos Short Term Permanent* 1 Internal Photos Short Term Permanent Operation Description/Theory of Operation Short Term Permanent Parts List & Placement/BOM Short Term Permanent Tune-Up Procedure Short Term Permanent Schematics Short Term Test Setup Photos Short Term Permanent* User’s Manual *Note: GE MDS LLC has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of NA days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify FCC in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. FCC will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. The applicant understands that until such time that Industry Canada distinguishes between Short Term and Permanent Confidentiality, either type of marked exhibit above will simply be marked Confidential when submitted to IC. 1 - The asterisked items (*) require further justification before permanent confidentiality will be allowed. These also currently require review by the FCC under their Permit-But-Ask policy before the grant is issued and can delay completion of an application. Further justification should be added to the note above. One such example for a potted device would be: “The EUT is FULLY potted using a non-removable epoxy based material. Removal of potting material causes irreparable damage to internal circuitry. See photographs exhibits that outline the device before and after potting.” Sincerely, By: (Signature/Title 2 ) (Printed name) 2 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead.

EMC Test Data Client: Contact: Standard: Test Specific Details General Test Configuration Test Engineer: David Bare 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 transmi Summary of Results No Device complies with Power Density requirements at 20cm ti 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: 3/23/2015 Dennis McCarthyProject Coordinator: - FCC Parts 15 and 90, RSS-119, EN 300 113-1Class: N/A GE MDS LLCJob Number: J96255 Model: SD4-1 T-Log Number: T96301 Project Manager: Christine Krebill If not, required separation distance (in cm): varies with antenna gain, see below No separation: T96301 GE MDS.xlsMPE Calc 23-Mar-15Page 1 of 2 EMC Test Data Client: Contact: Standard: Dennis McCarthyProject Coordinator: - FCC Parts 15 and 90, RSS-119, EN 300 113-1Class: N/A GE MDS LLCJob Number: J96255 Model: SD4-1 T-Log Number: T96301 Project Manager: Christine Krebill Use: General Antenna: various, see below Industr y Canada Cable Loss AntPower Freq.LossGainat AntEIRP MHzdBmmW*dBdBidBmmW 406.137.45495.4016.537.4245470.89 406.137.45495.401037.454954.09 406.137.45495.40537.417378.01 406.137.45495.40037.45495.41 For the cases where S > the MPE Limit Fre q. MHz 406.1 406.1 406.1 406.1 0.159350.7 5 dBi Antenna 1.0930.159 16.5 dBi antenna 10 dBi Antenna 3.4570.159 1.0930.15952.50 dBi Antenna 48.835 3.4570.15993.3 10.9330.159165.9 mW/cm^2mW/cm^2cm at 20 cmat 20 cmS <= MPE Limit mW/cm^2mW/cm^2 48.8350.159 Power Densit y (S)MPE LimitDistance where 10.9330.159 EUTPower Densit y (S)MPE Limit Powe rat 20 cmat 20 cm FCC Cable Loss AntPower Freq.LossGainat AntEIRP MHzdBmmW*dBdBidBmmW 406.137.45495.4016.537.4245470.89 406.137.45495.401037.454954.09 406.137.45495.40537.417378.01 406.137.45495.40037.45495.41 For the cases where S > the MPE Limit Fre q. MHz 406.1 406.1 406.1 406.1 3.4570.27171.55 dBi Antenna 1.0930.27140.20 dBi Antenna 48.8350.271268.616.5 dBi antenna 10.9330.271127.110 dBi Antenna at 20 cmat 20 cmS <= MPE Limit mW/cm^2mW/cm^2cm 3.4570.271 1.0930.271 Power Densit y (S)MPE LimitDistance where mW/cm^2mW/cm^2 48.8350.271 10.9330.271 EUTPower Densit y (S)MPE Limit Powe rat 20 cmat 20 cm T96301 GE MDS.xlsMPE Calc 23-Mar-15Page 2 of 2

Radio Test Report FCC Part 90 (406.1 MHz to 512 MHz) Model: SD4-1 COMPANY: GE MDS LLC 175 Science Parkway Rochester, NY 14620 TEST SITE(S): National Technical Systems - Silicon Valley 41039 Boyce Road. Fremont, CA. 94538-2435 REPORT DATE: February 18, 2015 RE-ISSUED DATE: March 10, 2015 FINAL TEST DATES: January 19, 20, 21, February 11 and 12, 2015 TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 PROGRAM MGR / QUALITY ASSURANCE DELEGATE / TECHNICAL REVIEWER: FINAL REPORT PREPARER: ______________________________ ______________________________ David W. Bare David Guidotti Chief Engineer Senior Technical Writer National Technical Systems - Silicon Valley is accredited by the A2LA, certificate number 0214.26, to perform the test(s) listed in this report, except where noted otherwise. This report and the information contained herein represent the results of testing test articles identified and selected by the client performed to specifications and/or procedures selected by the client. National Technical Systems (NTS) makes no representations, expressed or implied, that such testing is adequate (or inadequate) to demonstrate efficiency, performance, reliability, or any other characteristic of the articles being tested, or similar products. This report should not be relied upon as an endorsement or certification by NTS of the equipment tested, nor does it represent any statement whatsoever as to its merchantability or fitness of the test article, or similar products, for a particular purpose. This report shall not be reproduced except in full File: R97596 Rev 2 Page 1 National Technical Systems - Silicon Valley Project number J96255 Report Date: February 18, 2015, Re-issued: March 10, 2015 REVISION HISTORY Rev# Date Comments Modified By - February 18, 2015 First release 1.0 March 6, 2015 Added Data for Transient Frequency Behavior David Bare 2.0 March 10, 2015 Revised to update model name David Guidotti Test Report R97596 Rev 2 Page 2 National Technical Systems - Silicon Valley Project number J96255 Report Date: February 18, 2015, Re-issued: March 10, 2015 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 AND RSS-119 .................................................................................................................................... 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 TESTING ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 10 RF PORT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... 11 OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................................................................. 11 BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 12 CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS .............................................................................................................. 12 TRANSMITTER MASK MEASUREMENTS ...........................................................................................…

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