4220 Flow Meter

Section 5 Options and Accessories

mode. It operates at 300/1200/2400 baud. This modem has speech and tone capabilities and comes with a connect cable to attach to the telephone line.

Note

The modem is disabled when an interrogator cable is con- nected to the flow meter’s interrogator port. It cannot receive incoming calls, and the alarm dialout will be rendered inopera- ble, while this cable is connected. Disconnect the interroga- tor cable in order to use the 4200T Modem.

5.1.2Modems and Flowlink The 4200T Modem communicates with Isco's Flowlink data

Software

storage and acquisition software, setting up the flow meter to

 

collect blocks of data. Flowlink allows storage and interpretation

 

of flow meter data. Other Flowlink software packages can write

 

reports with this collected data.

5.1.3 Connection to a

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) governs com-

Telephone Line

munications over telephone lines. Your local telephone company

 

will provide you with the line between the flow meter and the

 

computer. Call them for connection information. The FCC

 

requires the following information be published for connecting

 

the modem to the phone line.

 

“This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules.

 

On the case of this equipment is a label that contains,

 

among other information, the FCC registration number

 

and ringer equivalence number for this equipment. If

 

requested, this information must be provided to the tele-

 

phone company.”

 

“This equipment uses the following USOC jacks: USOC

 

RJ11C.

 

“The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices

 

that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive

 

REN's on the telephone line may result in the devices not

 

ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not

 

all areas, the sum of REN's should not exceed five (5.0). To

 

be certain of the number of devices that may be con-

 

nected to the line, as determined by the total REN's,

 

contact the telephone company to determine the

 

maximum REN for the calling area.

 

“If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,

 

the telephone company will notify you in advance that

 

temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If

 

advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will

 

notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be

 

advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if

 

you believe it is necessary.

 

“The telephone company may make changes in its facil-

 

ities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could

 

affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the

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