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DTYPE
RTU NODE
DTYPE
ROOT
MASTER STATION
ROOT
DIAGNOSTICS DATA
(TO InSite)
Figure 13. Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics Setup
If a PC is connected to any radio in the network, you can perform intru-
sive polling (polling that briefly interrupts payload data transmission).
To perform diagnostics without interrupting payload data transmission,
connect the PC to a radio defined as the "root" radio. A radio is defined
as a root radio using the
A complete explanation of remote diagnostics can be found in GE MDS'
Network-Wide Diagnostics System Handbook. See the handbook for
more information about the basic diagnostic procedures outlined below.
1. Program one radio in the network as the root radio by entering the
command at the radio.
DTYPE ROOT
2. At the root radio, use the
to configure the diagnostic link protocol on the RJ-11 port.
3. Program all other radios in the network as nodes by entering the
command at each radio.
DTYPE NODE
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RTU
DTYPE
NODE
TO DATA
TO
PORT
DIAGNOSTICS
PORT
(TO SCADA APPLICATION)
HOST COMPUTER
command at the radio.
DTYPE ROOT
and
DLINK ON DLINK [baud rate]
RTU
DTYPE
NODE
PAYLOAD DATA
commands
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