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MDS InSite 6 Diagnostics Training Guide

This training document covers the features and functionality of the InSite 6 Radio System Management Software. It discusses the software's basic interface, diagnostic modes, and NetworkView feature. It also summarizes the software's ability to automatically search for new radios on the network, collect diagnostic data from radios network-wide, configure radio settings, and generate reports. Methods for indirectly connecting to radios via dial-up networking or modem are also outlined. The training shows how the software allows monitoring and configuration of radio networks through an easy-to-use interface.

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MDS InSite 6 Diagnostics Training Guide

This training document covers the features and functionality of the InSite 6 Radio System Management Software. It discusses the software's basic interface, diagnostic modes, and NetworkView feature. It also summarizes the software's ability to automatically search for new radios on the network, collect diagnostic data from radios network-wide, configure radio settings, and generate reports. Methods for indirectly connecting to radios via dial-up networking or modem are also outlined. The training shows how the software allows monitoring and configuration of radio networks through an easy-to-use interface.

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Training

MDS Diagnostics Training


About This Session
InSite Radio System Management Software
Network Wide Radio Configuration SCADA Compatibility w/DDE, ODBC InSite 6
Basic Interface
Diagnostic Modes NetworkView Functionality

InSite 6 Features
Equipment List Features
Pull-down Menus

New Radio Found


Automatic Radio Search screen
10,000 radios in 30 minutes

Network Wide Diagnostic Collection


Alarms, RSSI, SNR, Supply V, Reg. V, Temp., Power

Radio Configuration menu


Broadcast Settings RTU RESET

Quick Alarm Status Ping

InSite 6 Features (2)


Report Generation DDE Control Items ODBC Configuration Parameters
allows for entry of UserID and Password for SQL Server and all other network resident databases

Dial-Up Networking (DUN) for


SMTP e-mail
TCP/IP connections

Diagnostics PC Connection

Indirect Connection Method #2Dial-Up Networking (TCP/IP) via the Internet

Indirect Connection Method #1Modem

Network Wide Diagnostics


1004 1003 Null Modem Null RJ-11 Node 1002

x810
Unit Address 1000

x810

x710A/E

1001 Full Duplex Node

x710A/E x790A/E
Root

Network Wide Diagnostics

Diagnostic Encapsulation
Payload data message in user's protocol The MDS Frame encapsulates both data and diagnostics together. Non-intrusive diagnostic message

The MDS Frame includes a header, control bytes, and a CRC-16 check.

Data Diagnostics

Data X790 RF Link X710 Diagnostics

Configure Equipment List

Configure Equipment List


Double click in the field box opens drop menu selections

Configure Equipment List

The InSite Interface


NetworkView is a new GUI frontend for your operators

ODBC to your SQL database

DDE to your SCADA application

SMTP E-mail Alarms to your technician

Internal Data Standard Spreadsheet Text Files

Network View

InSite 6 Functionality
NetworkView "Diagnostic Detective"
provides a single entry point for user

Connection
RS-232, COS Dial-up Modem TCP/IP

Protocols
Network Wide LEDR II

Data Retrieval
Internal Database ODBC DDE

Notification
Visual Audible SMTP E-mail

Diagnostic Detective

Diagnostics Polling

Diagnostics Polling

Network Wide Radio Configuration

Network Wide Radio Configuration

Network Wide Radio Configuration

Network Wide Radio Configuration

ALARM STATUS PING

WhiteRadio did not respond GreenRadio responded; radio is OK YellowRadio responded; a minor alarm condition is present

RedRadio responded; a major alarm condition is present


BlueNew radio found that is not on the Equipment List for this radio system Gray(unused grid square)

SCADA SQL Database

Its DEMO Time!

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