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Operating
Guide
RTS-DataPak-C and RTS-DataPak-C/S
for
Circuit-Switched Data Transmission over CDMA Networks
1. Service. Service must
be activated by a cellular carrier. Record the assigned Dial Number and
MIN. The two numbers may be identical or different. They may already be
printed on the metal label inside the door. Connect antenna to TNC connector
on outside bottom of chassis.
2. AC Power. Connect earth ground to external chassis ground lug.
Connect external AC wiring to three-position terminal block in shielded
bottom half of I/O board. Terminate three wires as indicated on metal shield.
Conductors are usually identified as follows:
Line or Phase 1, black or brown
wire
Neutral or Phase 2, white or
blue wire
Ground, green or green/yellow
wire
Activate external AC source
(85 to 320 V). Red AC Power LED on. After a few seconds, the letter P
(all systems pass) is displayed. Green LED (DC PWR/MON) in steady bright/dim
mode denotes standby/cellular idle. Rapid blinking 2 sec on, 4 sec off
indicates ring alert, irregular rapid blinking shows data transmission.
3. Display. Depress SW2 once for signal strength. Adequate signal
is indicated by numbers smaller than 90 (90 = -90 dBm).
Depress SW2 a second time to display the programmed MIN. If a serial unit
is used (RTS-DataPak-S), depressing SW2 a 3rd time displays the baud rate,
typically 9,600 baud. If a modem unit is used, depressing SW2 a third
time will turn the display off. After a few minutes, the display is automatically
turned off.
4. Programming. Use
a PC or laptop (8 N 1 and 9,600 baud) to connect to the DB9 setup port
of the RTS-DataPak. Pressing ENTER returns the DATAPAK prompt.Typing
HELP
will show commmands HELP, STATUS, PROGRAM, RESET, CELL, DEVICE, TEMP,
RSSI, BAT, OTA. To begin over-the-air-activation, type OTA and press ENTER.
After several messages indicate progress of programming, OTA PROGRAMMING
SUCCESSFUL ! appears.
Type STATUS
to display programmed MIN, dial PHONE number, device baud rate (for serial
units), RSSI, temperature, and battery voltage (if applicable). If MIN
and PHONE number are different, type PROGRAM
to enter PHONE number. When programming is finished, disconnect from the
serial setup port.
5. Remote Diagnostics. Obtain operating status by calling the RTS-DataPak
from a PSTN-based PC or laptop equipped with a modem via a communications
program such as Hyper Terminal. When connected, hold down SHIFT and press
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The reply will include M or S-series RTS-DataPak, RSSI,
temperature, and battery voltage.
6. Operation. If the RTS-DataPak-M series (modem version) is used,
connect the metering device to the RJ11 jack. If RTS-DataPak-S series
(serial version) is used, connect the metering device to the RS-232 or
RS-485 terminal strip as applicable. In case of power failure or if the
transceiver shuts down, the AutoSafe feature will reset the transceiver
to its programmed parameters when power returns.
7. Battery. For 12-VDC operation use the RTS-BBU or other suitable
battery. Connect to 4-pin connector at top of I/O board. To prevent sulfurization
of the battery, the cellular transceiver is shut down when the battery
voltage drops below 10.7 volts. When a fresh battery is installed, press
SW1 or apply AC power at the AC power input section to reset the RTS-DataPak.
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