Telenetics OM-AMPS-100 manual Operating Omega, Verifying the Cellular Transceiver Unit

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Verifying the Cellular Transceiver Unit

WARNING!

To verify that the cellular transceiver unit is working and communicating with the cellular service tower, confirm that the Status LED is blinking rapidly (twice a second or faster). This indicates that the cellular unit is receiving a strong signal.

If the Status LED is OFF or blinking slowly (once a second or slower), the cellular unit is receiving a weak signal. OMEGA might not transmit and receive data reliably if the cellular signal is weak. In this case, relocate OMEGA to a different location to improve cellular performance. You can also replace the OMEGA antenna with an external high-gain antenna that complies with the OMEGA specifications to improve reception, without jeopardizing the OMEGA warranty. Contact Telenetics for more information.

Operating OMEGA

After you set up OMEGA, use the procedures in this section to test OMEGA’s originate and answer capabilities.

Before you perform the following call-origination and call- answering procedures, replace and hand-tighten the OMEGA cover. Otherwise, the antenna can interfere with OMEGA’s performance.

Activating Your Cellular Transceiver

To operate OMEGA the cellular transceiver must be activated for service. To activate the cellular transceiver, contact your cellular service and provide them with the OMEGA electronic serial number (ESN). The ESN is located on the bar code on the OMEGA cellular transceiver. The ESN is an 11-digit number that starts with 236 (i.e., 236-xxxxxxxx).

IMPORTANT: The cellular phone number must be available to complete the following procedures.

Call Origination Testing

If the OMEGA 8-Port Line-Sharing Module is installed, use the call-testing procedures in the OMEGA 8-PortLine-Sharing Module Quick Start Guide. Otherwise, use the following procedure

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Contents OMEGA Page Table of Contents Using the Configuration Program Specifying a Default Port Anti-streaming Command Summary Table of Contents Preface Product OverviewFigure P-1. Omega Application Ancillary Documentation Preface Installation Contents Hardware Features IntroductionSelecting a location for installing Omega Finding a Suitable LocationAvoiding Hazards Installing OmegaUnpacking Required Materials and Tools Mounting OmegaMounting Omega Mounting an AntennaConnecting the Input Voltage Source Connecting an Input Voltage Source Connecting the Endpoint Device Powering Up Omega LEDVerifying the Cellular Transceiver Unit Call Origination TestingOperating Omega Activating Your Cellular TransceiverCall Answer Testing Contents Troubleshooting Contents Troubleshooting Checking the Main Power SupplyChecking the Antenna Checking the Battery VoltageReinitializing Omega Specifications Specifications Operation Modem InterfaceBattery Operation Cellular Transceiver InterfaceSwitches and LED Indicators Power SupplyConnectors Mechanical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Agency Compliance EMI/RFISection Specifications Section Using Configuration Program Section Using the Configuration Program Prerequisites Getting Started Reading the Cellular Telephone Signal COM Port PromptExample of Signal Bar Programming a Telephone NumberChanging the Login Password Entering the Cellular Telephone’s SIDExiting the Configuration Program Section External Antenna Guidelines Section External Antenna Guidelines High Voltage Areas RF SignalGeneral Guidelines GainDistance from the Antenna to the Closest Cell Site Antenna PlacementExternal Antenna Selection Criteria Degrees of Down-tilt on the Cell Site Antenna ArrayDistance from the Antenna to Omega Cable for Connecting the Antenna to OmegaElectrical Interference Height Above Ground Level of the AntennaDirectional Antenna Types of External AntennasElevated Feed 3dB Gain Antenna Determining the Best External Antenna Location Contact InformationSection External Antenna Guidelines Appendix a Port Expansion Module Option Appendix a Port Expansion Module Option Package Contents Field InstallationFirgure A-1. Sliding the Module into the Card Guides Figure A-2. Connecting the RJ-11 Jacks Connecting Endpoint Devices Testing the Module PortsTime Delay Method Automatic Connection Example Atdt 19495552468,,,4 Enter Second Dial Tone Method Manual ConnectionSpecifying a Default Port Anti-streaming Command Summary To… Do the Following…Appendix B Warranty Compliances Appendix B Warranty & Compliances BWarranty and RMA Statement Limitations FCC Interference Statement FCC StatementFCC Part 15 Statement Comments About This Manual Index Index