Telenetics OM-AMPS-100 manual Preface, Product Overview

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Preface

P This User’s Guide describes how to install, operate, and troubleshoot the Telenetics OMEGA Communications Interface Cabinet. OMEGA is a state-of-the-art, highly integrated communication interface devices.

The Telenetics OMEGA family of Communication Interface Cabinets are highly integrated units that provide the functions required to link a single or multiple remote endpoint devices (such as meters, RTUs, and protective relays) to a central host computer. Communication links between OMEGA and the host computer can be provided by conventional land line or wireless cellular transceivers.

Product Overview

OMEGA is a standalone, single-channel unit that provides a wireless cellular connection for using an endpoint device equipped with an internal dial-line modem (see Figure P-1). The connection’s data rate depends on the type of modem at the endpoint device and the quality of the cellular connection.

Telenetics offers an optional 8-port module for OMEGA which provides connection for up to eight endpoint devices equipped with an internal dial-line modem. The optional 8-port module is ideal for locations such as apartment complexes or strip malls that have multiple endpoint devices. For more information, please contact Telenetics.

OMEGA Operation, and Maintenance Manual

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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 OmegaAvoiding Hazards Installing OmegaUnpacking 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 Antenna Checking the Battery VoltageReinitializing Omega Specifications Specifications Modem Interface OperationCellular Transceiver Interface Battery OperationPower Supply Switches and LED IndicatorsConnectors Mechanical SpecificationsEnvironmental 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 OmegaDirectional Antenna Types of External AntennasElevated 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 Connecting Endpoint Devices Testing the Module PortsTime 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 Interference Statement FCC StatementFCC Part 15 Statement Comments About This Manual Index Index