MDS 4710B, MDS 9710B Operation Manual

Data T ransceiver
MDS 05-3316A01, REV. E
SEPTEMBER 2000
Installation and Operation Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE
Below are the basic steps for installing the transceiver. Detailed instructions are given in “INSTALLA­TION” on page 5 of this guide.
1. Install and connect the antenna system to the radio
• Use good quality, low loss coaxial cable. Keep the feedline as short as possible.
• Preset directional antennas in the direction of desired transmission.
2. Connect the data equipment to the radio’s INTERFACE connector
• Connection to the radio must be made with a DB-25 Male connector. Connections for typical sys­tems are shown below.
• Connect only the required pins. Do not use a straight-through RS-232 cable with all pins wired.
• Verify the data equipment is configured as DTE. (By default, the radio is configured as DCE.)
DB-9 to DB-25 ExampleDB-25 to DB-25 Example
DB-25 DB-25
GND
11 2
TXD
3
RXD RTS
4
RTU
CTS
5
(DTE)
6DSR
GND
20
77
DCD
8 8
As required for application
GND TXD
2
RXD
3 4
RTS
4 5
CTS
5 6
DSR GND
DCD
(DCE)
TRANSCEIVER
DB-9 DB-25
18
DCD
2
RXD
3
TXD
GND
(DTE)
DSR
RTS
CTS
5 6
20
7
RTU
3 2
5
7 6 4 5
As required for application
DCD RXD
TXD GND DSR RTS CTS8
(DCE)
TRANSCEIVER
3. Apply DC power to the radio (10.5–16 Vdc @ 2.5 A minimum)
• Observe proper polarity. The red wire is the positive lead; the black is negative.
4. Set the radio’s basic configuration with a Hand-Held Terminal (HHT)
• Set the transmit frequency (
• Set the receive frequency (
• If the transceiver will be listening to a switched carrier master station, set switched carrier mode operation with the
If the modem is 9600 bps,
mand, where
SWC
9600
is the data rate and
= Data bits (7 or 8)
= Parity (N for None, O for Odd, E for Even
= Stop bits (1 or 2)
(Example:
BAUD 9600 8N1
TX xxx.xxxxx
RX xxx.xxxxx
).
).
command.
set the data interface parameters as f ollo ws . Use the
abc
are the communication parameters as follows:
)
BA UD 9600 abc
com-
NOTE: 7N1, 8E2 and 8O2 are invalid parameters and are not supported by the transceiver.
5. Verify proper operation by observing the LED display
• Refer to Table 6 on page 13 for a description of the status LEDs.
• Refine directional antenna headings for maximum receive signal strength using the
RSSI
command.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL....................................................................................1
1.1 Applications ......................................................................................1
Multiple Address System (MAS).....................................................1
Point-to-Point System .....................................................................2
Continuously Keyed versus Switched Carrier Operation................2
Single Frequency (Simplex) Operation...........................................3
1.2 Model Number Codes ......................................................................3
1.3 Accessories ......................................................................................4
2.0 INSTALLATION............................................................................5
2.1 Installation Steps ..............................................................................6
2.2 Using the Radios Sleep Mode .........................................................7
System Example.............................................................................7
2.3 Transceiver Mounting .......................................................................8
2.4 Power Connection ............................................................................8
2.5 Antennas and Feedlines ..................................................................9
2.6 Data Interface Connections ............................................................10
3.0 OPERATION.............................................................................. 12
3.1 Initial Start-up .................................................................................12
3.2 Reading LED Status Indicators ......................................................13
3.3 RSSI Chart .....................................................................................14
3.4 Remote RTU Reset ........................................................................14
3.5 Remote Maintenance and Diagnostics Levels ...............................15
Mode 1Loopback.......................................................................15
Mode 2Advanced......................................................................15
Mode 3Remote Maintenance....................................................15
4.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING ............................................ 15
4.1 Hand-Held Terminal Connection & Start-up ...................................16
4.2 Hand-Held Terminal Setup .............................................................17
5.0 TRANSCEIVER COMMANDS................................................... 18
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5.1 General Command Information ......................................................18
Error Messages ............................................................................18
5.2 Command Summary ......................................................................19
5.3 Command Equivalents for Older Transceivers ...............................21
5.4 Detailed Command Descriptions ...................................................22
BAUD [9600 abc]..........................................................................22
CTS [0–255] .................................................................................23
DECF [0–100]...............................................................................23
DECP [0–100]...............................................................................23
DF.................................................................................................23
DIAGLEV [OFF, 1,2,3]...................................................................23
DKEY............................................................................................24
DP.................................................................................................24
DSTE............................................................................................24
DUMP...........................................................................................24
EMP [ON, OFF] ............................................................................24
ESTE ............................................................................................24
HREV............................................................................................25
IF ..................................................................................................25
INCF [1–99] ..................................................................................25
INCP [1–99]..................................................................................25
INIT...............................................................................................25
IP ..................................................................................................26
KEY ..............................................................................................26
LBC [xxxx] ....................................................................................26
MODEL.........................................................................................26
MODEM [NONE, BELL, 4800B, 9600B].......................................26
OWM [XXX...] ...............................................................................27
OWN [XXX...]................................................................................27
PTT [0–255]..................................................................................27
PWR [20–37] ................................................................................27
RMIS.............................................................................................27
RMOV...........................................................................................27
RMRD...........................................................................................28
RMST ...........................................................................................28
RSSI .............................................................................................28
RTU [ON/OFF/0-80]......................................................................28
RX [xxx.xxxxx] ..............................................................................28
RXLEVEL [–20...+3] .....................................................................28
SCD [0-255]..................................................................................29
SER ..............................................................................................29
SHOW [DC, PORT, PWR].............................................................29
SREV............................................................................................29
STAT .............................................................................................29
STE...............................................................................................30
SWC [ON, OFF]............................................................................30
TEMP............................................................................................30
TOT [1-255 ON/OFF]....................................................................31
TX [xxx.xxxxx]...............................................................................31
TXLEVEL [–20...+3, AUTO] ..........................................................31
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................31
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6.1 LED Status Indicators ....................................................................32
6.2 Event Codes ...................................................................................32
Checking for AlarmsSTAT command.........................................32
Major Alarms vs. Minor Alarms.....................................................33
Event Code Denitions.................................................................33
7.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE.......................................................34
7.1 Transceiver Specications ..............................................................34
7.2 Helical Filter Adjustment ................................................................35
7.3 Using PC Software with the Radio .................................................37
Connecting a PC ..........................................................................37
Upgrading the Radio’s Software...................................................37
7.4 Bench Testing Set-up .....................................................................38
7.5 dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart ................................................39
Copyright Notice
This Installation and Operation Guide and all software described herein are protected by rights reserved.
copyright: 2000 Microwave Data Systems Inc. All
RF Exposure
Microwave Data Systems reserves its right to correct any errors and omissions in this publication.
Operational Safety Notices
The radio equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard. Do not allow people to come within 6 meters of the front of the antenna when the transmitter is operating.
This manual is intended to guide a professional installer to install, operate and perform basic system maintenance on the described radio.
ISO 9001 Registration
Microwave Data Systems adheres to this internationally accepted quality system standard.
MDS Quality Policy Statement
We, the employees of Microwave Data Systems, are committed to achieving total customer satisfaction in everything we do.
Total Customer Satisfaction in:
• Conception, design, manufacture and marketing of our products.
• Services and support we provide to our internal and external
Total Customer Satisfaction Achieved Through:
• Processes that are well documented and minimize variations.
• Partnering with suppliers who are committed to providing quality and
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customers.
service.
Measuring our performance against customer expectations and
industry leaders.
Commitment to continuous improvement and employee involvement.
FM/UL/CSA Notice
This product is available for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D Hazardous Locations. Such locations are defined in Article 500 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication NFPA 70, otherwise known as the National Electrical Code.
The transceiver has been recognized for use in these hazardous locations by three independent agencies Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Fac­tory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The UL certification for the transceiver is as a Rec­ognized Component for use in these hazardous locations, in accordance with UL Standard 1604. The FMRC Approval is in accordance with FMRC Standard 3611. The CSA Certification is in accordance with CSA STD C22.2 No. 213-M1987.
FM/UL/CSA Conditions of Approval: The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand-alone unit for use in the haz-
ardous locations described above. It must either be mounted within another piece of equipment which is certified for hazardous locations, or installed within guidelines, or conditions of approval, as set forth by the approving agencies. These conditions of approval are as follows:
1. The transceiv er must be mounted within a separate enclosure which is suitable for the intended application.
2. The antenna feedline, DC power cable and interface cable must be routed through conduit in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
3. Installation, operation and maintenance of the transceiver should be in accordance with the transceiver's installation manual, and the National Electrical Code.
4. Tampering or replacement with non-factory components may adversely affect the safe use of the transceiver in hazardous loca­tions, and may void the approval.
5. When installed in a Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C or D hazardous
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location, observe the following:
WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD
equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Do not disconnect
Refer to Articles 500 through 502 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) for further information on hazardous locations and approved Division 2 wiring methods.
Notice
While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, product improvements may result in minor differences between the manual and the product shipped to you. If you have addi­tional questions or need an exact specification for a product, please con­tact our Customer Service Team using the information at the back of this guide. In addition, manual updates can often be found on the MDS web site at www.microwavedata.com.
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1.0 GENERAL
This guide presents installation and operating instructions for the MDS 9710B (900 MHz) and MDS 4710B (400 MHz) radio transceiver. For brevity, the model number MDS x710B is used in this guide to repre­sent both models, except where it is necessary to distinguish between the two.
The transceiver (Figure 1) is a data telemetry radio suitable for Multiple Address System (MAS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) operation. It uses microprocessor control and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to provide highly reliable communica­tions even under adverse conditions.
These radios are designed for over-the-air compatibility with earlier MDS remote transceivers such as the MDS 2300 and MDS 4300 Series as well as the MDS 1000µ. The radios will operate in systems using MDS 2100 and 4100 master stations.
An MDS 4710 is also available which is adherent to the United Kingdoms MPT1411 specifications for radio performance and fre­quency assignment criteria. The MPT1411 compliant version of the MDS 4710 is covered in MDS manual 05-3634A01.
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SERIAL NUMBER
LABEL
LED INDICATORS (4)
EXTERNAL
INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
(DB-25)
DIAGNOSTICS CONNECTOR (RJ-11)
13.8 VDC POWER CONNECTOR
ANTENNA CONNECTOR (TYPE N)
1.1 Applications
Multiple Address System (MAS)
This is the most common application of the transceiver. It consists of a central master station and several associated remote units as shown in
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Figure 1. Transceiver connectors & indicators
Figure 2. An MAS network provides communications between a central host computer and remote terminal units (RTUs) or other data collection devices. The operation of the radio system is transparent to the computer equipment.
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REMOTE RADIO
RTU
RTU
REMOTE RADIO
SWC OFF
P W
R
IDIAG
1 3 . 8
VD C
+ –
REMOTE RADIO
SWC OFF
P W
R
ID I AG
13 .8 V
D C
+ –
CONTINUOUSLY
MDS MASTER
HOST SYSTEM
KEYED
STATION
ORDER
SIDE B POWER
WIRE
RTU
PWR
IDIAG
13.8 VDC
+
RTU
SWC OFF
PWR
ID I AG
REMOTE RADIO
RTU
P
W R
IDIAG
13.8 V DC
+ –
REMOTE RADIO
SWC OFF
1
3.8 VDC + –
SWC OFF
Figure 2. Typical MAS network
Point-to-Point System
Where permitted, the transceiver may also be used in a point-to-point arrangement as shown in Figure 3.
A point-to-point system consists of just two radios. It provides a simplex or half-duplex communications link for the transfer of data between two locations. Refer to
ously Ke yed versus Switched Carrier Operation on pag e 2
Continu-
for additional
information.
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HOST
COMPUTER
SWC ON
RTU
Figure 3. Typical point-to-point link
SWC ON
Continuously Keyed versus Switched Carrier Operation
The keying behavior of the master station can be used to describe an MAS system.
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Continuously Keyed operation means the master station transmitter is
always keyed and an RF carrier is always present, even when there is no data to send. Continuously keyed operation is inherently full duplex. The master station is always simultaneously transmitting and continu­ously listening. Different frequencies must be used for transmit and receive. This is the method used in most MAS systems and is shown in Figure 2.
Switched Carrier operation is a half-duplex mode of operation where
the master station transmitter is keyed to send data and unkeyed to receive.
For proper operation, x710B radios must be specifically configured to listen to either a continuously keyed or switched carrier master. The
SWC
command is used to select whether or not a radio is listening to a switched carrier master. The default setting is
SWC OFF
, for communica-
tions with a continuously keyed master. MDS x710B radios always transmit using switched carrier operation. If
a radio system is configured with an x710B as the master, all radios (master and remotes) must be configured with
SWC ON
. This situation is
shown in a point-to-point system in Figure 3.
Single Frequency (Simplex) Operation
Single frequency operation (also known as simplex) is a special case of switched carrier operation. The
SWC
command must be set to
ON
. Single frequency operation is automatically selected whenever the transmit and receive frequencies are set to the same value. Note that data turn-around times are increased when a single frequency configuration is used.
1.2 Model Number Codes
The radio model number is printed on the end of the radio enclosure, and provides key information about how the radio was configured when it was shipped from the factory. See Figure 4 for an explanation of the model number characters.
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THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DO NOT USE FOR PRODUCT ORDERING.
1
7
4
OPERATION
(X) Base/Remote
MODE
(N) Non-Redundant
0
B
PRIMARY POWER
(1) 10.516 VDC
MODE
(N) Non-Redundant
DIAGNOSTICS
(Ø) None (1) Remote (2) Master
MODEM
(0) 4-Wire Audio (1) 1200 BPS (A) 4800 BPS ASYNC (B) 9600 BPS ASYNC
DIAGNOSTICS
(Ø) None (1) Remote (2) Master
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RECEIVE FREQ. (A) 380400 MHz (B) 400420 MHz (C) 420450 MHz (D) 450480 MHz (E) 480512 MHz (J) 457.5458.5 MHz (K) 463.0464.0 MHz
BANDWIDTH
(1) 12.5 kHz
TRANSMIT FREQ.
(1) 380400 MHz (2) 400450 MHz (3) 450512 MHz (D) 457.5458.5 MHz (E) 463.0464.0 MHz
RECEIVE FREQ.
(A) 800–860 MHz (B) 860–900 MHz (C) 900–960 MHz
REGULATORY CERT.
(N) N/A
SAFETY CERT.
(N) N/A
MOUNTING BRACKETS
(A) Standard (B) None
FEATURES
(0) Full (1) No Sleep mode No Diagnostics Less than 4800 bps
REGULATORY CERT.
(N) N/A
SAFETY CERT.
(N) N/A
0
1
9
7
OPERATION
(X) Base/Remote
B
PRIMARY POWER
(1) 10.5–16 VDC
MODEM
(0) 4-Wire Audio (1) 1200 BPS (A) 4800 BPS ASYNC (B) 9600 BPS ASYNC
BANDWIDTH
(1) 12.5 kHz
TRANSMIT FREQ.
(1) 800–880 MHz (2) 880–960 MHz
MOUNTING BRACKETS
(A) Standard (B) None
FEATURES
(0) Full (1) No Sleep mode,
No Diagnostics, Less than 4800 bps
Figure 4. Model number codes
1.3 Accessories
The transceiver can be used with one or more of the accessories listed in Table 1. Contact Microwave Data Systems for ordering information.
Table 1. MDS x710B optional accessories
Accessory Description MDS P/N
Hand-Held Terminal Kit (HHT)
RTU Simulator Test unit that simulates data from a
Order Wire Module External device that allows temporary
Order Wire Handset Used with Order Wire Module (above). 12-1307A01
Terminal that plugs into the radio for programming, diagnostics & control. Includes carrying case and cable set.
remote terminal unit. Comes with polling software that runs on a PC. Useful for testing radio operation.
voice communication. Useful during setup & testing of the radio system.
02-1501A01
03-2512A01
02-1297A01
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Table 1. MDS x710B optional accessories
Accessory Description MDS P/N
RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter Used to connect a PC to the radio’s
RS-232 to RS-422 Converter Assembly
Radio Configuration Software
Synchronous to Asynchronous Data Converter
DIAGNOSTICS port External adapter plug that converts the
radios DATA INTERFACE connector to RS-422 compatible signaling.
Provides diagnostics of the transceiver (Windows-based PC required.)
Allows synchronous operation of the x710 transceiver.
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03-3246A01
03-2358A01
03-3156A01
Contact MDS
2.0 INSTALLATION
There are three main requirements for installing the transceiverade­quate and stable primary power, a good antenna system, and the correct interface between the transceiver and the data device. Figure 5 shows a typical remote station arrangement.
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13.8 VDC POWER
CABLE
REMOTE TERMINAL UNIT
ANTENNA SYSTEM
RADIO
TRANSCEIVER
LOW-LOSS FEEDLINE
13.8 VDC
2.5 A (Minimum) POWER SUPPLY
Figure 5. Typical remote station arrangement
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2.1 Installation Steps
ENTER
Below are the basic steps for installing the transceiver. In most cases, these steps alone are sufficient to complete the installation. More detailed explanations appear at the end of these steps.
1. Mount the transceiver to a stable surface using the brack ets supplied with the radio.
2. Install the antenna and antenna feedline for the station. Connect the feedline to the radio and preset directional antennas in the appropri­ate direction.
3. Connect the data equipment to the transceiver’s
INTERFACE connec-
tor. Typical applications require the use of only Pins 1 through 8 for RS-232-type signaling. When using an external modem (4-wire audio arrangement), only Pins 7, 9, 11 and 16 are typically required.
Additional connections may be required for some installations. Refer to the complete list of pin functions provided in Table 5 on page 11.
4. Measure and install the primary power for the radio. The red wire on the power cable is the positive lead; the black is negative.
NOTE: The radio is designed for use only in negative ground systems.
5. Set the radio conguration. The transceiver is designed for quick installation with a minimum of software conguration required in most cases. The selections that must be made for new installations are:
Transmit frequency
Receive frequency
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The operating frequencies are not set at the factory unless they were specied at the time of order. Determine the transmit and receive fre­quencies to be used, and follow the steps below to program them. It is always best to verify the frequencies using the steps below. (See Figure 4 on page 4 for the frequency range of your radio.)
a. Connect a hand-held terminal (HHT) to the
DIAGNOSTICS con-
nector. When the HHT beeps, press to receive the ready > prompt.
b. Set the operating frequencies using the
and RX xxx.xxxxx (receive) commands. Press . After pro­gramming, the HHT reads
PROGRAMMED OK to indicate success-
TX xxx.xxxxx (transmit)
ENTER
ful entry.
6. Rene the antenna heading of the station to maximize the received signal strength (RSSI) from the master station.
Use the RSSI command from an HHT connected to the radio’s DIAG-
NOSTICS connector.See TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING on
page 15. This can also be done with a DC voltmeter as described in
3.3 RSSI Chart
2.2 Using the Radios Sleep Mode
In some installations, such as at solar-powered sites, it may be necessary to keep the transceivers power consumption to an absolute minimum. This can be accomplished using the Sleep Mode. In this mode, power consumption is reduced to less than 16 milliamperes.
Sleep mode can be enabled under RTU control by asserting a ground (or RS-232 low) on Pin 12 of the radios
When Pin 12 is opened (or an RS-232 high is asserted), the radio will be ready to receive data within 75 milliseconds.
All normal functions are suspended while the radio is in sleep mode. The
PWR LED will be off.
DATA INTERFACE connector.
System Example
The following example describes Sleep Mode implementation in a typ­ical system. Using this information, you should be able to configure a system that will meet your own particular needs.
Example:
Suppose you need communications to each remote site only once per hour. Program the RTU to raise an RS-232 line once each hour (DTR for example) and wait for a poll and response before lowering it again. Connect this line to Pin 12 of the radios
DAT A INTERF A CE connector. This will allow each RTU to
be polled once per hour with a significant savings in power con­sumption.
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2.3 Transceiver Mounting
Figure 6 shows the mounting dimensions of the transceiver.
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ALTERNATE
POSITION
1.75"
2.75"
70 mm
4.44 CM
6.63"
168 mm
7.25" 184 mm
8.5"
216 mm
5.625"
143 mm
2.0"
2.25"
50 mm
57 mm
Figure 6. Transceiver mounting dimensions
2.4 Power Connection
The transceiver can be operated from any well-filtered 10.5 to 16 Vdc power source. The power supply should be capable of providing at least
2.5 amperes of continuous current. The red wire on the power cable is the positive lead; the black is nega-
tive.
NOTE: The radio is designed for use only in negative ground systems.
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2.5 Antennas and Feedlines
Antennas
The transceiver can be used with a number of antennas. The exact style depends on the physical size and layout of the radio system. A direc­tional Yagi (Figure 7) or corner reflector antenna is generally recom­mended at remote sites to minimize interference to and from other users. Antennas of this type are available from several manufacturers.
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Figure 7. Typical Yagi antenna (mounted to mast)
The selection of antenna feedline is very important. Poor quality cables should be avoided as they will result in power losses that may reduce the range and reliability of the radio system.
Table 2 and Table 3 show the losses that will occur when using various lengths and types of cable at 400 and 900 MHz, respectively. Regardless of the type used, it should be kept as short as possible to minimize signal loss.
Table 2. Length vs. loss in coaxial cables at 400 MHz
10 Feet
Cable Type
RG-8A/U 0.51dB 2.53 dB 5.07 dB 25.35 dB
1/2 inch HELIAX 7/8 inch HELIAX 1 1/4 inch HELIAX 1 5/8 inch HELIAX
(3.05 Meters)
0.12 dB 0.76 dB 1.51 dB 7.55 dB
0.08 dB 0.42 dB 0.83 dB 4.15 dB
0.06 dB 0.31 dB 0.62 dB 3.10 dB
0.05 dB 0.26 dB 0.52 dB 2.60 dB
50 Feet
(15.24 Meters)
100 Feet
(30.48 Meters)
500 Feet
(152.4 Meters)
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