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)
• LEDR Digital Point-to-Point (One Day)
• MDS MX-2100/2104 Digital Multiplexer (One Day)
• Fundamentals of Industrial Wireless Communications (Two Days)

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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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
  

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