
MDS 05-3305A01, Rev. D MDS 4710/9710 I/O Guide 13
3.1 LED Indicators
Table 7 describes the function of each status LED.
3.2 RSSI Measurement
As an alternative to using an HHT, the radio’s received signal strength
(RSSI) can be read with a DC voltmeter connected to Pin 21 of the
DATA
INTERFACE connector. Figure 7 shows the relationship between
received signal level and the DC voltage on Pin 21 of the
DATA INTER-
FACE connector. (Note: Readings are not accurate for incoming signal
strengths above –50 dBm.)
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Figure 7. RSSI vs. Vdc (Typical)
PWR DCD TXD RXD
Table 7. LED Status Indicators
LED Name Description
PWR • Continuous—Power is applied to the radio, no problems detected.
• Rapid flash (five times-per-second)—Fault indication.
• Flashing once every 5 seconds—Radio is in Sleep mode.
DCD • Flashing—Indicates the radio is receiving intermittent data frames.
• Continuous—Radio is receiving a data signal from a continuously
keyed radio.
TXD An EIA-232 mark signal is being received at the DATA INTERFACE
connector.
RXD An EIA-232 mark signal is being sent out from the DATA INTERFACE
connector.
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
–110
–90
–70
–50
+ DC VOLTS (PIN 21)
SIGNAL LEVEL (dBm)
4.5
5.0
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