DART 200 CDPD Modem User’s Guide | 2 Installation and Setup |
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NOTE: To aid in troubleshooting use an
Troubleshooting
The DART 200 is thoroughly inspected during manufacturing. There are no
∙Power supply
If the Power On/Registration Indicator is not flashing or glowing solid red, check the power source for adequate voltage. The modem requires regulated 12 V DC at 2.5 A. If the power is marginal it can be the problem. Check the fuse (if any) in the power source, and as a final test use a voltmeter to check for an open cable.
The DART 200 draws up to 2.5 amps under maximum power output. The power output is a function of the modem’s distance from the Mobile Data Base Station (MDBS). It is possible for the modem to work well with a particular power supply in a location requiring low power output (low current draw), and yet to fail using the same power supply in a location requiring a high power output. Check the amperage rating of the power supply to verify that it is adequate for all situations.
∙Channel acquisition
If the modem does not acquire a CDPD channel (fast blinking or solid red light), refer to Channel acquisition, p.
∙Registration
If the modem does not register refer to Registration, p.
∙Unsuccessful data transfer
If the unit registered, but application data transfer is unsuccessful, check that the
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