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

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
Day 2
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
Day 1
- Introduction
- Features
- Interfacing
- System Configurations
- Unit Configuration
- Menus and Management
- Serial Configuration
- Security Configuration
- Device Information
- Performance Information
- Maintenance
- Firmware Upgrades and Configuration Files
Day 1
- Introduction
- Key Features
- Network Topologies
- Interfacing
- Integration with iNET systems
- Network Management
- Store-and-Forward Operation
- Configuration Software
- Setup
- Maintenance
Day 1
- Introduction
- Client-Server Architecture
- NETview Server
- NETview Client
- Trap Tracker Manager
- Trap Tracker Viewer
- Supported Products
- Installation
- Configuration
- Operation
Day 1
Day 1
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
Day 1
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

Day 1
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
Day 2
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

Day 1
RF Test Equipment
- RF Mathematics Review
- Power Meter
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Path Calculator
- And more..
Day 2
Data Test Equipment
- T1/E1/nx64Kbps
PCM
Review
- SunSET MTT
- WireShark
- Serial Protocol Analyzer
- And more...

Day 1
- OFDM and Frequency Hopping Theory
- Network Theory
- Unicast, multicast and broadcast addressing
- IP addressing Review
- IP addressing with Mercury
- Transparent Ethernet Bridging Theory
- Ethernet Bridging with Mercury
Day 2
- Network Theory
- VLAN and IEEE 802.1Q
- Network Management Overview
- SNMP, Syslog and TFTP
- Network Security Overview
- - Radius, IEEE 802.1X, SSH, SSL
- Configuring 802.1Q, Security and
Management on Mercury
- Mercury Maintenance and Best Practices

Day 1
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Overview
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Intrepid Power Point Presentation
Hardware
Software
Optimal
settings
System
Design
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RF Power Point Presentation
Path
calculation
Feed
Lines
Grounding and Installation
Understanding and Mitigating
Interference
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