The MDS SD Series are industrial wireless solutions that provide long distance communications over licensed radio bands, allowing users to interface to both Ethernet and serial devices such PLCs, RTUs and meters with host monitoring and control systems.
The SD Series is the latest generation of MDS licensed narrowband wireless devices providing exceptional communication performance and reliability to meet demands for IP/Ethernet services as well as support for multiple devices and host systems. The SD is compatible with previous generations allowing for a smooth and controlled migration for existing systems.
ØHigh speed, up to 65 Kbps in 50 KHz channel in SD2 and SD9
ØOperate IP/Ethernet and serial communication on a single network
ØConnect multiple host systems to a single Access Point radio
ØConnect multiple devices to a single remote radio
ØImplement push communication and report by exception from remote devices
ØSimple, intuitive web based configuration and maintenance
ØEasy migration path from serial to IP/Ethernet
ØBackward compatible with existing MDS x710 networks
Industrially Hardened
ØOperational temperature range from –40°C to 70°C
ØCSA Class I, Div. 2 groups A,B,C,D for Hazardous Locations
ØIEEE1613, IEC 61850-3 and EN61000 for electric substation environments
Application Flexibility
ØSupports two serial ports and an IP/Ethernet port simultaneously
ØBroad coverage flexibility over distances up to 50 miles
ØSupports Ethernet Bridging, IP to serial and serial to serial communications
ØLow power consumption with sleep mode for solar and battery powered applications
ØFast-serial features with embedded terminal server functions for serial to IP/ Ethernet encapsulation
ØExtend communication paths using single radio store and forward
Reliable & Scalable
ØExclusive, non-shared licensed band operation
ØHigh performance Media Access Control for asynchronous polling and exception reporting
ØCollision detection and avoidance insures data arrives at destination without lost messages
ØHigh receive sensitivity for long distance communications
ØCompatible with multiple industry protocols including Modbus,Modbus TCP, and DNP3
Secure
ØAES 128-bit data encryption
ØPassword protected access
ØVLAN data segregation