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MDS InSite™

Radio System Management Software
Version 6i - Internet Ready Diagnostics

Product Overview

InSite 6i Radio System Management Software allows network-wide control and monitoring of GE MDS multiple address (MAS) master stations, LEDR™ point-to-point radios, remote radios, spread spectrum radios, tail-end links and repeater stations through the use of a personal computer.
InSite 6i is a powerful software tool for keeping your radio system operating at peak performance, and for detecting minor problems before they become a threat to radio network operations. This software is compatible with any personal computer running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME or NT™, including laptops and portables with 800x600 display resolution. This permits InSite 6i to be used for field diagnostics as well as daily radio system monitoring from a central location. In addition, Version 6i has non-intrusive alarm and diagnostic polling, E-mail notification, and flexible display/archiving capabilities. For the latest in system diagnostics and maintenance, specify GE MDS radio products and InSite 6i Radio System Management Software.

Benefits/Performance Parameters

  • HTML web server
  • HDML cell phone server
  • Network-wide diagnostics
  • Enterprise-wide connectivity
  • Non-intrusive alarm and diagnostic polling
  • Over-the-air monitoring and adjustment of key radio parameters
  • Internet e-mail / pager notification of alarms
  • NetworkView™ displays-system configurations graphically
  • All data is available through OPC, DDE, ODBC, spreadsheet files, and on-screen graphics
  • Dial-up networking for SMTP e-mail and TCP/IP connections

More Information

Features

  • Built-in RTU Simulator

  • - A software RTU Simulator can be enabled on any radio in the network to verify RF link quality and radio configuration
  • Network-wide Radio Configuration

  • - Remote radio parameters can now be configured over the RF link
    - Some configuration parameters include: Data Rate & Format, Buffer Mode, Software RTU Simulator, CTS Delay, Power Level, SCD Delay, Time Out Timer, TDD Mode, Send Count, Device Type, and Tx/Rx Frequency
  • Non-Intrusive Alarm and Diagnostic Polling

  • - Continuous or scheduled alarm polling for all GE MDS network wide radios
    - Non-intrusive polling – respects user (payload) data-flow through the network
  • Alarm Notifications via E-mail or Pager

  • - E-mail or pager notifications using SMTP
    - User selectable notifications for: Radio alarm, Communications alarm, and Scheduled poll completion
  • Graphical Display of Alarm Collection Data

  • - Color keyed boxes easily identify alarmed radios
    - Easy point and click feature allows user to view details of alarm conditions or add newly installed radios to the system
  • Enterprise Connectivity

  • - ODBC feature routes diagnostic and alarm data directly to local or remote databases
    - Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) server allows other Windows SCADA applications to receive data on the same computer or across a network
    - TCP/IP connectivity to the radio system using a remote access server
    - SMTP (Email) notification for all radio alarms sent to 10 recipients
  • Dial-up Networking for TCP/IP connections and SMTP e-mail alarm notification
  • Automatic Radio Search

  • - An equipment list can be automatically created by searching up to 10,000 radios in 30 minutes

Specifications

General
 
General
System Requirements: Windows 95, 98 or NT™
32 Megabytes RAM-minimum
(64 Megabytes recommended)
25 Megabytes of hard drive space
SVGA Monitor with 800x600 display resolution
and support for 256 colors or 16 bit high color
 
Computer-to-Radio Cable: Standard RS-232
 
Program Support Online: CD-ROM with InSite 6i software, online help, and User’s guide (PDF )
 
GE MDS Equipment Support: InSite 6i requires the latest generation DSP-based transceivers or LEDR radios.
 
Screen Shot:  

InSite’s Start-up screen provides direct access to all program features with a drop-down menu. Managing your radio system has never been easier.

 

For example, new Network-View screens display the general layout of a system graphically. Users simply click on system icons to view diagnostic data or perform on-demand polling.

 

The Equipment List allows you to configure your network so that the operator simply chooses a site name, rather than referencing a polling address or manually typing in phone numbers.

 

Any radio can be configured over the RF link. Radio information can be collected non-intrusively from every radio in a single polling cycle.

 

The System Settings screen allows full control of program preferences, as well as e-mail alarm notifications via a local network or the Internet.

 

The new Network-wide Diagnostic Polling screen allows non-intrusive polling of all latest generation GE MDS (DSP-based) radios. Diagnostic Data can be saved to disk or made available via DDE & ODBC.

 

 

 

GE MDS products are manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001. GE MDS reserves the right to make changes to specifications of products described in this data sheet at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

Copyright 2001 GE MDS Inc. (Part No. InSite) SL0025 Rev. K, 03-23-02