We offer a complete five-day training program covering our complete product line, or shorter training sessions for individual product families:

• MDS 2710 / 4710 / 9710 / 4790 / 9790 (Two Days)
• MDS TransNET 900, MDS iNET 900, MDS NETview MS (One Day)
• EntraNET(One Day)
• LEDR Digital Point-to-Point (One Day)
• MDS MX-2100/2104 Digital Multiplexer (One Day)
• Fundamentals of Industrial Wireless Communications (Two Days)
• Intrepid (One day)

MDS 2710 / 4710 / 9710 / 4790 / 9790 / 9810 (Two Days)

Day 1

MAS Overview

• MAS Terminology
• MAS Topologies
• EIA-232 Interfacing in General
• Popular SCADA Protocols (brief overview)

Data Performance

• Polled Systems
• Report by Exception
• Software Capabilities
• Protocol Overview

Propagation Planning

• What is "Line of Sight"?
• Factors Affecting Radio Path Reliability
• What is "Availability"?
• Radio Path Calculation Software

MDS 4790 and 9790 Master Station

• MAS Terminology
• Radio Types & Configurations
• Handshaking
• Programmable Delays
• Squelch Tails
• Modulation Techniques
• Data Timing Considerations
• Methods of Keying
• Repeaters
• Timing Specifications
• Features
• Model Number Configuration Codes
• Installations
• Views
• Block Diagrams

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MDS 4790 and 9790 Master Station (continued)

• Modems
• Data Sync Board
• Data Terminal Emulation
• Alignment Procedures
• Hands-On Activities

MDS 4710 and 9710 Remotes

• General Features
• Frequencies
• System Configurations
• System Topologies
• Model Number Codes
• Status Indicators
• RTU/PLC Interfacing
• Installation & Maintenance
• Helical Filter Adjustments
• Sleep Mode
• Options
• Data Interface
• Diagnostic Cable
• Bench Test Set-Up
• Accessories
• Hands-On Activities

MDS 9810 Spread-Spectrum Transceiver

• Features
• Network configurations
• Installation and Configuration
• Diagnostics
• Troubleshooting

Hand Held Terminal

• Connections and Startup
• Terminal Setup
• Commands
• Error Messages

RTU Simulator

• Switch Settings
• Simulator Pin Functions
• Simulator Operation
• Polling Software
• Simulator Demonstration

Radio Configuration Software

InSite Diagnostic Software

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MDS TransNET 900, MDS iNET 900, MDS NETview MS (One Day)

iNET 900

• Introduction
• Features
• Interfacing
• System Configurations
• Unit Configuration
• Menus and Management
• Serial Configuration
• Security Configuration
• Device Information
• Performance Information
• Maintenance
• Firmware Upgrades and Configuration Files

TransNET 900

• Introduction
• Key Features
• Network Topologies
• Interfacing
• Integration with iNET systems
• Network Management
• Store-and-Forward Operation
• Configuration Software
• Setup
• Maintenance

NETview NMS software

• Introduction
• Client-Server Architecture
• NETview Server
• NETview Client
• Trap Tracker Manager
• Trap Tracker Viewer
• Supported Products
• Installation
• Configuration
• Operation

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EntraNET

MDS LEDR Digital Point-to-Point (One Day)

MDS LEDR II Point-to-Point Radio Family

• Introduction
• LEDR II Radio Capabilities
• System Applications
• LEDR II Features
• Overview of Radio Configuration

Installation

• Connections
• Transceiver Setup
• Verification of System Operation

Network Management

• Overview and System Architecture
• Front Panel Management
• Serial Console Commands
• TCP/IP Network Management and Setup
• SNMP Setup

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MDS MX-2100/2104 Digital Multiplexer (One Day)

MDS MX-2100 High Speed Time Division Multiplexer

• Introduction
• Multiplexer Capabilities
• System Applications
• Specifications
• Features
• Compatibility between modules

MX-2100 Multiplexer Installation

• Physical Considerations and Installation
• Connections
• Programming
• Voice module level settings
• Upgrading firmware
• Network management

Adjustments, Testing and Troubleshooting

• Alarms
• Diagnostics
• Verification of System Operation
• Built-in Tests

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Fundamentals of Industrial Wireless Communications (Two Days)

Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals

• Overview
• Units of Measurement and RF Terminology
• Wave and Signal Mechanics
• Antenna Basics
• RF Interconnections
• Link Mechanics
• Applications and Characteristics
• Evaluating Radio Paths
• Feed Lines
• System Design
• Grounding and Installation
• Understanding and Mitigating Interference

Radio Interfacing

• Serial Interfacing Overview
• Serial Interfacing Basics
• DTE and DCE Concept
• Electrical Standards
• Short-Haul Modems
• Fiber Interfaces and Fiber Modems
• Muti-Drop Interfacing
• Interface Conversions
• Special Purpose Interface Devices
• OSI Layers
• Physical Layer Interconnections
• Logical Link Layer Communications
• Network Layer Communications
• Transport Layer Communications
• Upper-Layer Communications
• Security
• Networking Applications over Radio
  

Intrepid

• Overview
• Intrepid Power Point Presentation
      Hardware
      Software
      Optimal settings
      System Design
• RF Power Point Presentation
      Path calculation
      Feed Lines
      Grounding and Installation
      Understanding and Mitigating Interference
• Using the GE Link Budget Calculator (web based software)
      Evaluating what radios will meet your requirements
• Labs
      1. Installing the MRL Manager (Windows based software)
      2. Setting up two radios to pass traffic (basic configuration)
      3. How to save configuration files
      4. How to upgrade the radios firmware
      5. How to save the Event Log for troubleshooting purposes

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