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Section 4

Using the Configuration Program

Introduction

4 OMEGA comes with a configuration software program that lets you:

c Check the OMEGA’s cellular telephone receive signal strength.

c Program a telephone number into OMEGA.

c Change the System ID (SID) for the OMEGA’s cellular telephone.

c Set or change the login password.

This chapter describes how to use the configuration software program to perform these tasks.

Prerequisites

Before you use the OMEGA configuration software program, you must:

cHave a PC equipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system or MS-DOS.

cHave a cable with a male DB9 connector on one end for attaching to the OMEGA serial port; the connector on the other end attaches to a serial port on your computer.

cKnow the communications (COM) port used by your computer’s serial port.

cContact your local cellular service provider for OMEGA’s cellular telephone phone number and SID number.

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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 Product Overview PrefaceFigure P-1. Omega Application Ancillary Documentation Preface Installation Contents Introduction Hardware FeaturesFinding a Suitable Location Selecting a location for installing OmegaInstalling Omega Avoiding HazardsUnpacking Mounting Omega Required Materials and ToolsMounting an Antenna Mounting OmegaConnecting the Input Voltage Source Connecting an Input Voltage Source Connecting the Endpoint Device LED Powering Up OmegaActivating Your Cellular Transceiver Call Origination TestingOperating Omega Verifying the Cellular Transceiver UnitCall Answer Testing Contents Troubleshooting Contents Checking the Main Power Supply TroubleshootingChecking the Battery Voltage Checking the AntennaReinitializing Omega Specifications Specifications Modem Interface OperationCellular Transceiver Interface Battery OperationPower Supply Switches and LED IndicatorsMechanical Specifications ConnectorsEnvironmental Specifications EMI/RFI Agency ComplianceSection Specifications Section Using Configuration Program Section Using the Configuration Program Prerequisites Getting Started COM Port Prompt Reading the Cellular Telephone SignalProgramming a Telephone Number Example of Signal BarEntering the Cellular Telephone’s SID Changing the Login PasswordExiting the Configuration Program Section External Antenna Guidelines Section External Antenna Guidelines Gain RF SignalGeneral Guidelines High Voltage AreasDegrees of Down-tilt on the Cell Site Antenna Array Antenna PlacementExternal Antenna Selection Criteria Distance from the Antenna to the Closest Cell SiteHeight Above Ground Level of the Antenna Cable for Connecting the Antenna to OmegaElectrical Interference Distance from the Antenna to OmegaTypes of External Antennas Directional AntennaElevated Feed 3dB Gain Antenna Contact Information Determining the Best External Antenna LocationSection External Antenna Guidelines Appendix a Port Expansion Module Option Appendix a Port Expansion Module Option Field Installation Package ContentsFirgure A-1. Sliding the Module into the Card Guides Figure A-2. Connecting the RJ-11 Jacks Testing the Module Ports Connecting Endpoint DevicesTime Delay Method Automatic Connection Second Dial Tone Method Manual Connection Example Atdt 19495552468,,,4 EnterSpecifying a Default Port Anti-streaming To… Do the Following… Command SummaryAppendix B Warranty Compliances Appendix B Warranty & Compliances BWarranty and RMA Statement Limitations FCC Statement FCC Interference StatementFCC Part 15 Statement Comments About This Manual Index Index