Telenetics OM-AMPS-100 Network Card User Manual
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1. Check the OMEGA s cellular telephone receive signal strength Program a telephone number into OMEGA Change the System ID SID for the OMEGA s cellular telephone 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 amp Havea PC equipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system or MS DOS Havea 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 Know the communications COM port used by your computer s serial port Contact your local cellular service provider for OMEGA s cellular telephone phone number and SID number OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 39 Section 4 Using the Configuration Program Getting Started To begin the OMEGA configuration process 1 In your computer s floppy drive insert the floppy diskette containing the OMEGA configuration program Then create a new folder on your computer s hard drive and copy all of the files from the OMEGA configuration diskette to that folder NOTE Remember the name of the folder that contains the OMEGA configuration program You will need to access this folder later in this procedure 40 Connect a data cable with a male DB9 connector to OMEGA s2. OMEGA Communications Interface Cabinet Model No OM AMPS 100 including Model No OM MP8 100 8 Port Module Option and Model No OM BAT 100 Battery Option Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 0049 0706 000 B The products and programs described in this User s Guide are licensed products of Telenetics Corporation This User s Guide contains proprietary information protected by copyright and this User s Guide and all accompanying hardware and documentation are copyrighted Telenetics Corporation does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications and makes no warranty and representation either implied or expressed with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Information in this User s Guide is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Telenetics Corporation Telenetics Corporation assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User s Guide Telenetics Corporation makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this User s Guide and reserves the right to make changes to this User s Guide and or product without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose o
3. If none of these actions resolves the problem consult your distributor or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Additionally Section 15 838 paragraph d of the FCC Rules and Regulations states Where special accessories such as shielded cables are required in order to meet FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that changes and modifications to this equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 67 Appendix B Warranty amp Compliances 68 Comments About This Manual Telenetics invites all customers to communicate with us about any question or comment related to this manual Just fax phone or mail any question or comment to us Your suggestions help us improve the products we deliver Telenetics Corporation 25111 Arctic Ocean Lake Forest California 92630 Tel 949 455 4000 Fax 949 455 4010 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual INDEX A Activating cellular transceiver 22 Agency compliance 35 Anti streaming 61 Avoiding hazards 15 B Battery operation 32 Best external antenna location 51 C Call answer testing 23 Cellular telephone SID changing 43 cellu
4. To return to the default setting of no password repeat this procedure but press the Enter key in steps 3 and 4 without typing any characters NOTE Ifthe password you type in step 4 is different than the one you typed in step 4 the message Password mismatch appears and the new password does not take effect If this happens repeat this procedure making sure to type the same characters in steps 3 and 4 Exiting the Configuration Program To exit the OMEGA configuration program 1 From the secondary menu press Q at the prompt The message Please wait appears followed by the Main Menu 2 Atthe prompt press Q again You exit the OMEGA configuration program and return to an MS DOS prompt 3 If your computer is running a Windows operating system you can close the MS DOS window by typing exit and pressing Enter 44 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines Section 5 Contents General Guide limes ote itinere 47 External Antenna Selection Criteria 48 Types of External Antennas 50 Programming a Telephone Number 51 Contact Information eese 51 OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines 46 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines Introduction This section provides guidelines about u
5. serial port see Figure 1 1 on page 13 Connect the other end of the cable to your notebook computer s serial port Apply 115 VAC power to OMEGA see Powering up OMEGA on page 21 The green Power LED goes ON Exit to an MS DOS window If your computer is running Windows 95 or 98 click the Start button on the taskbar and click Programs and MS DOS prompt If your computer is running a different operating system refer to the manual that came with the computer for instructions on getting to a DOS prompt Change to the directory folder where you copied the OMEGA configuration program file For example if you copied the files to a directory called OMEGA type the bold command in the following line at the MS DOS prompt and press the Enter key C WINDOWS gt CD OMEGA Type cvdm and press Enter The OMEGA configuration program prompts you for a COM port see Figure 4 1 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 4 Using the Configuration Program Omega RSSI Monitor Program Version 41130899 Copyright lt c gt 1999 Telenetics Corp Please enter the com port number 1 4 Q to quit gt _ Figure 4 1 COM Port Prompt 8 Type the COM port number assigned to your computer s serial port for example 1 and press Enter The following menu appears Read Cellular Phone Signal Program Phone Number Figure 4 2 Main Menu From this menu you can Re
6. Appendix B Warranty amp Compliances 66 ground transportation Any other freight arrangements will be at customer expense Customers who receive this advance replacement service shall prior to the shipment of the advanced shipment product f Provide a credit card number or hard copy purchase order as collateral for the loaned product te Sign an RMA agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the exchange Agree to return the defective product to Telenetics within five 5 business days of receipt of the advance replacement unit If upon inspection by Telenetics a unit returned under warranty is found to be defect free Telenetics reserves the right to charge the customer a 500 test fee TELENETICS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE APPLICABLE TELENETICS PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN LIMITATIONS As the original purchaser you receive these warranties from Telenetics Corporation subject to the terms and limitations set forth below Telenetics warrants that your Telenetics products will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in compliance with the operator s guide s accompanying the products for a period of one year Telenetics does not cover or accept liability for any injury damage or failure caused by misuse misapplication abuse acts
7. Be sure the RMA number is clearly visible on the outside of the return shipping carton f m Returned Telenetics products must include all other components from the original package including the hardware any cables connectors and user manual s unless otherwise stipulated by Telenetics we g Enclose a copy of the original purchaser s proof of purchase if needed to support warranty claim See details in LIMITATIONS on the next page After inspecting the failed unit Telenetics will repair or replace defective parts or components If upon inspection by Telenetics a unit returned under warranty is deemed to be damaged or out of warranty for any reason see LIMITATIONS section on the next page Telenetics will contact the customer with a price for the repair or replacement unit Upon receipt of payment wire transfer certified check credit card etc for the replacement unit plus outbound shipping fees Telenetics will send a new refurbished unit to the customer Customers who do not accept the repair offer may receive their failed equipment back by prepaying the return freight cost In selected circumstances determined by Telenetics in its sole judgment Telenetics will ship advance replacement for defective products within two business days of the approved RMA request provided that the product is in stock All Telenetics paid shipments to customers will be by OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 65
8. Preface Notes 10 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 1 Installation Section 1 Contents Hardware Features 13 Finding a Suitable Location 14 Avoiding Hazards aes 15 Installing the OMEGA 15 Operating the OMEGA 22 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 1 Contents 12 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 1 Contents Introduction This section describes how to install the OMEGA communications interface cabinet Hardware Features Figure 1 1 shows the hardware features of OMEGA The Battery and Battery Power Switch are options that can be ordered from Telenetics Antenna Cellular Battery Power optional COS Transceiver Switch E E Serial Port e E KE 9L Battery for testing 7 MY optional f Ns TIL Bou B JAN Connector Power and Status LED s Y oct with Fuses RJ 11 Modem Jack AC Power connectsto MEAS Connector meter VENE ab a ilm Phone Line Power Conduit Hole Conduit Hole Figure 1 1 OMEGA OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 13 Section 1 Contents 14 Finding a Suitable Location Because OMEGA is a wireless solution it is not possible to predict how it will perform in all given environments However observing the following guidelines will help opti
9. be required to correct the interference at their expense FCC Part 15 Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 9 m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna P fe KS Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver fe kS Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
10. calls OMEGA and waits for a second dial tone from OMEGA The second dial tone signals the host to enter the DTMF tone that corresponds to an OMEGA port To enable this method connect a laptop computer to OMEGA s DB 9 connector start a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal set up the program to use the parameters on page 62 and send the following command from the program PR 1 lt Enter gt When OMEGA is configured for the second dial tone method the host issues the following dial string ATDT lt phone number gt W lt port number gt lt Enter gt In this string e lt phone number gt is the OMEGA phone number and area code if required e W indicates that the host is to wait for the second dial tone e Each comma represents a 2 second pause e port number is the port number with which the host wants to communicate e Enter is the pressing of the Enter key on your computer Example ATDT 19495552468W 6 Enter To switch from the second dial tone method to the time delay method use a laptop computer connected to OMEGA s DB 9 connector to send the following command from a terminal emulation program PR 0 Enter OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 59 Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option 60 Specifying a Default Port There may be times when you want to specify a default OMEGA port Specifying a default port enables the host to automatically contact
11. jack is located on the side opposite the cellular transceiver connector see Figure 1 1 on page 13 3 Use the telephone to dial a call If you make a connection it indicates that the OMEGA cellular transceiver can originate calls NOTE The modem that came with the endpoint device may provide additional ways to test the modem s dial out capabilities Refer to the manual that came with the modem for more information Call Answer Testing To test OMEGA s ability to answer a call 1 With the telephone connected to the OMEGA modem RJ 11 jack use another telephone to call OMEGA The telephone attached to OMEGA should ring 2 Remove the telephone and reconnect the endpoint device to the modem jack connection on OMEGA Have a remote modem call OMEGA The modem connected to OMEGA should answer the call automatically If the modem fails to automatically answer the calls make sure the modem used with the endpoint device is configured for auto answer refer to the manual that came with the modem for more information OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 23 Section 1 Contents Notes 24 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 2 Troubleshooting Section 2 Contents Checking the Main Power Supply 27 Checking the Antenna 28 Checking the Battery Voltage 28 Reinitializing the OMEGA 28 OMEGA Operation and Mai
12. move the antenna location raise the antenna height or use a higher gain antenna Man made obstacles can also affect cellular performance Check the path between the antenna and the cell site for tall buildings water towers and other construction To compensate for man made obstacles move the antenna location raise the antenna height or use a higher gain antenna are ways 48 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines Electrical Interference Never locate an antenna near high voltage power lines In addition take into account any other sources of possible electrical interference such as AC power lines radio frequency generators and other antennas Distance from the Antenna to OMEGA Determine this distance by checking the signal strength Start your check with the antenna located as close to the OMEGA unit as possible using the shortest possible cable length If you do not get a high quality connection try other locations For example you might get best results by attaching the antenna to the outside of a building farther from the OMEGA unit but with less obstructions between it and the cell site Height Above Ground Level of the Antenna Always elevate the antenna as high as possible so it has the clearest possible path to the cell site Cable for Connecting the Antenna to OMEGA Lay the connecting cable as straight as possible without kinks bends or twists If yo
13. specify the following parameters Data rate 9600 bps Data bits 8 Parity bit None Stop bit 1 Specify lt port number gt as the Type PD lt port number gt and press default port number lt Enter gt Disable default port operation Type PD 0 and press lt Enter gt Enable second dial tone method Type PR 1 and press lt Enter gt Disable second dial tone method Type PR 0 and press Enter returning OMEGA to the time delay method Enable anti streaming Type PS 1 and press lt Enter gt Disable anti streaming Type PS 0 and press lt Enter gt 62 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix B Warranty amp Compliances Appendix B Contents Warranty and RMA Statement 65 FCC Statement eet 67 Comments About This Manual 68 OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 63 Appendix B Warranty amp Compliances 64 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix B Warranty amp Compliances This appendix provides warranty and RMA information along with FCC compliance information and steps to follow if you have comments about or corrections to this manual Warranty and RMA Statement Subject to the conditions and procedures set forth below and for one year after the date of shipment by Telenetics Telenetics will repair or replace at Telenetics option such Telenetics products or parts thereof or software which on inspection by Telenetic
14. 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 7 Preface Omega Applications Head End Modem Bank Cell Tower C Gellular Transceiver NY Single Alpha Meter with Internal Modem Figure P 1 OMEGA Application OMEGA is a fully integrated package consisting of a 3 Watt cellular transceiver telephone line in
15. the same OMEGA port with each call This feature is convenient for example if you want to connect to a telephone set at the OMEGA site To enable a default port connect a laptop computer to OMEGA s DB 9 connector start a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal set up the program to use the parameters on page 62 and send the following command from the program PD lt port number gt lt Enter gt In this command port number is a port number from 1 to 8 you want to specify as the default port Example Specifying OMEGA port 4 as the default port PD 4 Enter When OMEGA is configured with a default port the host can dial OMEGA using the dial string for either the Time Delay method or the Second Dial Tone method however the port number must be omitted from the string Time delay example ATDT 19495552468 Enter Second dial tone example ATDT19495552468W Enter When OMEGA is configured with a default port and receives a dial string with no port number it waits 10 seconds and then automatically routes the call to the default port specified by the command PD lt port number Enter To disable a default port use a laptop computer connected to OMEGA s DB 9 connector to send the following command from a terminal emulation program PD 0 Enter OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option Anti streaming OMEGA provides an anti strea
16. windows and ducting The radio frequency field pattern may be influenced by nearby metal objects such as appliances equipment and metal wall framing OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 1 Contents Installing multiple OMEGA units To avoid mutual interference when installing more than one OMEGA allow a minimum of four feet between OMEGA units Avoiding Hazards When considering locations for installing OMEGA avoid the following hazards t KS Locations that prevent you from opening the OMEGA enclosure completely or prevent you from accessing and viewing the OMEGA components Locations that expose OMEGA to the elements including direct sunlight rain snow and extreme humidity While your OMEGA is ruggedized for extreme environments we recommend that the location you select does not expose OMEGA to harsh conditions Locations prone to radio frequency or electro magnetic interference from devices such as security gates garage doors and microwave ovens 4 Water or other fluids that surround OMEGA or its cellular transceiver antenna Installing OMEGA After you select a suitable location for OMEGA obtain cellular telephone service for OMEGA s cellular transceiver Then use the following procedures to install OMEGA Unpacking The OMEGA package contains the following items P One OMEGA unit ae A diskette containing the OMEGA configuration program desc
17. ID You do not have to press Enter after typing The message Updating SID appears followed by SID updated Then the secondary menu reappears with the new SID displayed 4 Verify that the SID displayed above the secondary menu is the one you entered Changing the Login Password By default the OMEGA configuration program does not require you to type a password when you log in If you desire you can use the following procedure to password protect the configuration 1 Ifthe secondary menu in Figure 4 4 is not displayed perform steps 1 and 2 under Programming a Telephone Number on page 42 2 At the prompt press 1 The configuration program prompts you for a new password see Figure 4 7 New Password _ Figure 4 7 New Password Prompt OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 43 Section 4 Using the Configuration Program 3 Type the new password The password can contain up to eight alpha and or numeric characters If you type fewer than eight characters press Enter The configuration program prompts you to re enter the new password you typed NOTE For security purposes each password character you type appears as an asterisk 4 Re enter the same password you typed in the previous step and press Enter The message Updating password appears followed by Password updated After you change the password you will need to specify it before you can log in to the OMEGA configuration program
18. Men bero ds 48 Antenna Placements is 12 1 eee iere n e ta HE e ere cea Herren 48 Distance from the Antenna to the Closest Cell Site esses 48 Degrees of Down tilt on the Cell Site Antenna Array esee 48 Obstacles between the Antenna and Cell Site sse 48 Electrical Interference uhr etr ett tei tet e i ta a e ee cog o eee 49 Distance from the Antenna to OMEGA w cc cecccccccsesssssseceececeececcecceeesensesssusaaececeeseeeeeeeeess 49 Height Above Ground Level of the Antenna 49 Cable for Connecting the Antenna to OMEGA sssssessseseeeseeeeneet eene enhn nen 49 Types of External Antenas sessen ri HEUS RR NNEP A ii Mese db eden nds 50 Directional Antenna iieri bete restat HERR E HR E CORE Ya De RE KR RR LL edo deed 50 Elevated Feed 3dB Gain Antenna esses enne nennen nnnnnnn sensere eene 50 Determining the Best External Antenna Location esee nennen 51 Contact InfOLBIAHOTE uini ooi ede peti rec eese vede tora tul tea a abelian labia Past qua be toa Seda tco Peg 51 APPENDIX A 8 PORT EXPANSION MODULE OPTION sssssssssssssssssesssessssseen 53 Eriugo ISIN IEEE EET TET T ETT DUREE 55 Package Contents oeio one tet er ag ener Reo de A E E e a Es 55 Field Installat onae a e a E E eR E E TE ia 55 Testine th Module POLIS M 58 Connecting Endpoint Devices sessssessssesesseeesseeessertsssetsssetessr
19. XPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN TELENETICS HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TELENETICS HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR RELATED DATA WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY TELENETICS PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE EVEN IF TELENETICS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix B Warranty amp Compliances FCC Statement The following sections contain FCC compliance information about your OMEGA unit FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital Device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference if installed and operated properly in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not properly installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual harmful interference can be caused to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will
20. ad the cellular telephone s receive signal see Reading the Cellular Telephone Signal below Program a telephone number into the OMEGA cellular telephone see Programming a Telephone Number on page 42 Quit the program see Exiting the Configuration Program on page 44 Reading the Cellular Telephone Signal The OMEGA configuration program uses a bar graph as a visual indication of the cellular telephone s receive signal strength Using this feature you can see whether the OMEGA s cellular telephone is in an area where cellular reception is strong or weak 1 With the Main Menu in Figure 4 2 displayed press 1 at the prompt A bar graph similar to the one in Figure 4 3 appears showing the receive signal strength of the OMEGA s cellular telephone The value shown to the left of the signal bar shows the receive signal level A value of 80 or above indicate a strong signal A value of 90 is normal Values lower than 90 such as 100 or 1 10 indicate a weak signal OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 41 Section 4 Using the Configuration Program 42 0 db M Figure 4 3 Example of Signal Bar 2 To exit this mode and return to the Main Menu press the Esc key Programming a Telephone Number Use the following procedure to program a telephone number into the OMEGA s cellular telephone 1 From the Main Menu in Figure 4 2 press 2 The message Waiting for resp
21. cting the Endpoint Device To connect an endpoint device to OMEGA 1 Insert the modem cable from the endpoint device through the conduit hole at the bottom of the compartment 2 If the OMEGA 8 Port Line Sharing Module is not installed connect the cable to the single RJ 11 jack located near the conduit hole see Figure 1 1 on page 13 Otherwise refer to the OMEGA 8 Port Line Sharing Module Quick Start Guide Telenetics part number 0049 0706 001 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 3 WARNING Section 1 Contents Powering Up OMEGA After making the connections described in the previous sections use the following procedure to power up OMEGA Do not remove the antenna from OMEGA and never apply power to the cellular unit without the antenna attached The cellular transceiver may be permanently damaged by an unloaded transmitter 1 Before applying power to OMEGA set the Power Battery switch to the OFF position and lift the AC fuse connector see Figure 1 1 on page 13 Connect the red lead to the battery terminal and the black lead to the battery terminal Apply the 90 277 VAC power source to OMEGA Close the AC fuse connector and move the Battery Power switch to the ON position see Figure 1 1 on page 13 Verify that the LEDs react as shown below LED Status and Description Power Steady green normal operation If this LED indicates a different status refer to th
22. e power source and the OMEGA unit 1 Lift the AC fuse connector to turn off AC power to OMEGA see Figure 1 1 on page 13 Do not close this AC fuse connector when connecting the input voltage source 2 Insert the power cord through the conduit hole at the bottom of the compartment see Figure 1 3 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 1 Contents Supplied with Battery Option Ur ana VY mT _ Fuses Input Voltage Ground 2 Source i ire Hot and Neutral Wires Figure 1 3 Connecting an Input Voltage Source 3 Strip the wires that will be making contact with OMEGA from 25 to 40 inches Then connect the power supply source to the 3 position terminal block on OMEGA by connecting the hot neutral and ground wires as follows The hot and neutral wires should be on the fused right side The ground wire should be on the left green yellow side NOTE OMEGA has two 2A slo blo fuses To accesses the fuses lift the power connector handles as shown in Figure 1 3 NW The ground wire between OMEGA and earth ground must be WARNING 25 Short as possible Ensure that the ground wire makes contact with earth ground OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 19 Section 1 Contents 20 Figure 1 4 Connecting an Input Voltage Source 4 Secure the ground wires by tightening the screws located in the small holes of the AC fuse connectors as shown above Conne
23. e troubleshooting procedures on page 27 Status Fast green blinking strong cellular signal 90 dB or better Slow green blinking adequate cellular signal Fast red blinking poor cellular signal Slow red blinking inadequate cellular signal If the Status LED blinks red fast or slowly it indicates a poor or unusable cellular signal In these cases we recommend that you use an external high gain antenna such as those available from Telenetics to improve cellular performance OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 21 Section 1 Contents 22 3 WARNING IMPORTANT Verifying the Cellular Transceiver Unit 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
24. ee Figure A 2 Short RJ 11 Cable Figure A 2 Connecting the RJ 11 Jacks 8 Plug in all the RJ 11 cables from the external devices see 5 Connecting Endpoint Devices on page 58 9 Set the OMEGA Power Battery switch to the ON position and close the AC fuse connector Verify that each LED above the 8 RJ 11 jacks on the Module turns green This color indicates that the meter ports are onhook and ready for operation OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 57 Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option 58 Testing the Module Ports After you install the Module test each port on the Module 1 Connect a handset to one of the RJ 11 jacks on the Module 2 Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone 3 Verify that the LED above the jack remains green while the LEDs for the other 7 ports turn red 4 Repeat this procedure for the remaining Module ports Connecting Endpoint Devices Connect an endpoint device to the Module s RJ 11 jack labeled J1 which corresponds to port 1 Connect the remaining endpoint devices to any of the other RJ 11 jacks A remote host can communicate with one endpoint device at a time using either of the following methods In both cases the connection is maintained until the host or meter ends it When a host connects to an endpoint device the LED above the port being called remains green The LEDs for all other ports turn red to show that they are locked out un
25. eree ee e essei ea rere Iu ines oa Ev eA Wwe Pre proi e ata 22 Activating Your Cellular Transceiver eccccccscccessseceseneceesneeeceseeeeeeaecceeeeeeeaeeceeaeeeeeaneeees 22 Call Origmation Testing oio re rere eee eee R Rie Per e Ra eee e Eee pee ERE PEN 22 Call Answer Testings oie eoe iet re nieces E ESPERE e eee PAR de PEE ESI SES Een 23 SECTION 2 TROUBLESHOOTING tra ax FS suu nau G UC ska 0 Fa ad gan ice aer opa yea usas 25 bcei hnnc S S 2 Checking the Main Power Supply oou itae teneat dne tede NE I NO RUP Nd rogue aqu Seeds 21 Checkins the JXntentla zoe ce I RR soso LL 28 Checking the Battery Voltage nene eer E RESI A SU bor c Ev be e Suae ieu k Ee ven sts 28 Remitializins OMEGA creas tna ed aches he a e S Ga ipods tium pst ulia utet Leser acus 28 SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS i iriaikixibus id edibus ons uas ees tont dades tries bbad itas aus 29 Specifications aussi RS Et SEO PEU ENSURE UIN IR UE E EUR PE BU FERMO PU IRR eR 31 Operation eden ieee o ee ee p e A re E See T 31 uorunstel mE 31 Cellular Transceiver Interface en 52 ttr ee RE HERE HE EE PR 32 Battery Operation e EE EHE Ee teer dete leet deor Ent elk 32 Switches and EED Indicators eienen ienero ertt reete ei de te eset tte o e ee Pe eee n 33 Power Supply 25 ete te sete tie Hit e pet bates eese pode idee e RE EEEE 33 Mechanical Specifications eese eene nennen enne eennen tenente enne 34 OMEGA Operation and Main
26. erssretssretssressstrssseesseeeeseeesset 58 Time Delay Method Automatic Connection sesssssssssssssssssessesrsseressseesssesssesssseesseessseeese 58 Second Dial Tone Method Manual Connection cssssssssseseeeeeeneene enne 59 iv OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Speci yine Default POTE ee eto ee Oei e UI EN CD HIS OR I eO oss itd 60 PAPUA S CL CATE acie eed qoibus ite END buf Bed Gnate deers heat Dudas e de ares Rosen S 61 Command Summary vesicae evident ton s S hn be rH yv nose 62 APPENDIX B WARRANTY amp COMPLIANCES eeeeeee 63 Warranty and RMA Statement erstes tee Reve Faso roseo ako nen aa een epa eM dengue enRd 65 POC SUCHICHbue a8 ft a oce ora toes ea Sette ease Ran Ut ca ME D st ates 67 ECC Interference Statement 5 retirer tre he eee ea Erg eee ao CER Sah ER Ce THER 67 ECC Part T5jStatemient 5 niii e be ree Fb be teer e Cet o ab eet erp iade eet aea ku bebe ceat 67 Comments About This Manual 5 2 eet Ur ee Rae TONS S MAS tue ERR po ede ese en sk oet enun 68 DIN EEX Gom 69 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual v Table of Contents Notes vi OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Preface This User s Guide describes how to install operate and troubleshoot the Telenetics OMEGA Communications Interface Cabinet OMEGA is a
27. hat has the following specifications Output ring frequency 18 2 Hz Ring voltage 70 volts peak to peak Maximum ringer s equivalent 2 0B Dial tone frequency 450 Hz 50 Hz Dial tone level 1 0 Volts 20 ON Off hook current detection gt 4 ma DTMF detection Yes Pulse dialing support Not supported OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 31 Section 3 Specifications 32 Cellular Transceiver Interface The cellular transceiver meets the AMPS standard and conforms to the specifications below Model number Operating Frequency Number of Channels Operating voltage DC current requirements power 100 ma stand by RF output power Antenna impedance Antenna type Battery Operation Wireless Link CVDM 3 with data and voice interface module 824 to 893 9 MHz 832 10 9 to 14 5 volts 1 5 amp max transmit 3 0 Watts maximum 50 ohms 50 ohm Omni directional VSWR is 1 2 0 or better over operating frequency OMEGA is equipped with a maintenance free rechargeable battery for continuous operation without interruption in the event that power to OMEGA is disabled Battery type Nominal output voltage Charge voltage Current capacity Expected operation life Operating temperature Rechargeable Lead Acid maintenance free 12 0 to 12 8 Volts 13 2 to 13 8 Volts 1 2 amp hours minimum at 25 C 5 years 40 to 70 C OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Ma
28. ing a suitable location 14 hardware features 13 input voltage source connection 18 installation 15 mounting instructions 16 operation 22 power up 21 specifications 62 OMEGA configuration program changing the cellular telephone SID 43 changing the login password 43 exiting 44 getting started 40 prerequisites 39 programming a telephone number 42 reading the cellular telephone signal 41 Operation 22 31 P Password changing 43 Power supply 33 Power up 21 Prerequisites for OMEGA configuration program 39 Programming a telephone number 42 R Reading the cellular telephone signal 41 RMA 65 S Second dial tone method 59 Selecting an external antenna 48 70 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual SID changing 43 Signal for cellular telephone 41 Specifications 31 39 47 62 agency compliance 35 battery operation 32 cellular transceiver interface 32 connectors 34 environmental 34 LED indicators 33 mechanical 34 modem interface 31 operation 31 power supply 33 switches 33 Specifying a default port 60 Switches 33 T Telephone number programming 42 Time delay method 58 Troubleshooting 27 antenna 28 battery voltage 28 main power supply 27 V Verifying the cellular transceiver unit 22 W Warranty 65
29. ix A Contents Package Contents 2 nets 55 Field TrispallatiOn at tees 55 Testing the Module Ports 58 Connecting Endpoint Devices 58 Specifying a Default Port 60 ATiti SIe afe oes 61 Command Summary 62 OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option 54 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option Introduction An optional eight port expansion module Model OM MP8 100 is available for OMEGA This expansion module allow up to eight endpoint devices such as meters relays and controllers with internal modems to connect to a single OMEGA Model OM AMPS 100 Cellular Interface Cabinet This appendix describes how to install the expansion module For more information about the expansion module please contact Telenetics Package Contents The 8 Port Expansion Module package contains the following items One OMEGA 8 Port Expansion Module Model Number OM MP8 100 Two plastic card guides One short RJ 11 to RJ 11 cable A diskette containing configuration software A Quick Start Guide If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact Telenetics immediately Field Installation The eight port expansion module is designed for simple installation in the field Use the following procedure to install the module 1 Se
30. lar telephone signal 41 Cellular transceiver activating 22 Cellular transceiver interface 32 Cellular transceiver unit 22 Changing cellular telephone SID 43 login password 43 Checking antenna 28 battery voltage 28 main power supply 27 Comments about manual 68 Compliance 35 Connecting endpoint devices 58 Connecting the input voltage source 18 Connectors 34 D Default port specifying 60 Directional external antennas 50 Drilling conduit holes 16 Drilling mounting holes 16 E Eight port expansion module field installation 55 operation 58 overview 55 Elevated feed external antennas 50 Environmental specifications 34 Exiting the configuration program 44 External antenna best location 51 directional 50 elevated feed 50 general guidelines 47 selection criteria 48 types 50 F FCC Interference Statement 67 Part 15 Statement 67 Finding a suitable location 14 H Hardware features 13 I Input voltage source 18 Installation eight port expansion module 55 OMEGA 15 Interfaces cellular transceiver 32 modem 31 L LED indicators 33 Locating an external antenna 51 Login password changing 43 M Manual comments 68 Mechanical specifications 34 Modem interface 31 Mounting 16 O OMEGA avoiding hazards 15 call answer testing 23 drilling conduit holes 16 drilling mounting holes 16 OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 69 INDEX find
31. ming feature that deactivates OMEGA ports that are off hook but have not dialed out for 12 seconds Anti streaming deactivates the ports that are off hook without affecting any of the OMEGA ports that are on hook This enables the on hook OMEGA ports to function normally The deactivated ports are reactivated when any of the following actions occurs P Anincoming call selects that port using a DTMF tone o OMEGA is powered up locally t The OMEGA Reset button is used to reset the unit 4 OMEGA is reconfigured Note If a port stays on hook after a bad train and remote disconnect the port is deactivated which places the OMEGA modem on hook After two minutes the port is reactivated automatically if the modem is still on hook To enable anti streaming connect a laptop computer to OMEGA s DB 9 connector start a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal set up the program to use the parameters on page 62 and send the following command from the program PS 1 Enter To disable anti streaming connect a laptop computer to OMEGA s DB 9 connector and send the following command from a terminal emulation program PS 0 Enter OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 61 Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option Command Summary To Do the Following Prepare for terminal emulation mode Start a terminal emulation program such as at a laptop computer HyperTerminal and
32. mize performance in your environments and applications Selecting a location for installing OMEGA The location must provide adequate cellular coverage and signal strength preferably 90 dBm or better It is quite common that in certain locations such as basements below street level locations and between hills and rural areas the receive signal might be inadequate for cellular communications In these cases use an optional Y AGI or elevated feed antenna to improve reception see Section 5 for more information You can use the OMEGA configuration application to evaluate the cellular telephone s receive signal strength see Section 4 Be sure there is sufficient space for OMEGA to connect to the endpoint device This distance should not exceed 500 feet Make sure there is sufficient space to work The space should be dry away from overhead water pipes and free of airborne contaminants The location should place OMEGA within six feet of a properly grounded AC outlet Remote antenna installation If you will be using a remotely located antenna locate the antenna 10 feet above ground level and no more than 50 feet from the OMEGA unit the shorter the distance the better Section 5 provides details about the external antenna installation process Avoid radio frequency interference Consider the environment s radio frequency characteristics including construction materials and the presence of
33. nce Manual Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines Follow these guidelines when you install the antenna Mount the antenna as high as possible Try to mount the antenna with a direct line of vision to the nearest cellular site Place the antenna vertically on a solid surface Besure that the antenna perimeter is clear of objects especially metal ones that might interfere with the signal transmission and reception Determining the Best External Antenna Location Regardless of which type of external antenna you use reception and propagation patterns vary with the location To achieve the best results try different locations Even if a location appears adequate you should try other locations in case you find a better one Once you find the best location permanently mount the antenna there Use the OMEGA configuration application to evaluate the cellular telephone s receive line signal strength and ascertain the best external antenna location When the signal strength is 90 or higher you have achieved a minimum acceptable cellular signal Contact Information If you need technical assistance or information about various antenna products contact Telenetics at the following number 949 455 4000 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 51 Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines Notes 52 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option Append
34. ng better cellular reception To initialize OMEGA press the Test button This resets OMEGA and checks OMEGA s receive cellular signal strength for approximately one minute During this time OMEGA is inoperable and cannot originate or answer calls OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 3 Specifications Section 3 Contents Operations AG Aenean eons 31 Modem Interface odes 31 Cellular Transceiver Interface 32 Battery Operation ses 32 Switches and LED Indicators 33 Power SUPP LY iecit 33 Mechanical Specifications 34 COBTIGCLOES cete pi tete x eed ue 34 Environmental Specifications 34 Agency Compliance ue 35 OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 29 Section 3 Specifications OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 30 Section 3 Specifications Specifications This section describes the OMEGA specifications Operation OMEGA is designed to connect a remote end point device equipped with an internal modem to a head end computer when a conventional land line is not available The interface of the modem within the endpoint device must meet PSTN and FCC 68 requirements and be compatible with all standard TELCO handshake signaling Modem Interface A standard RJ 11 modular jack connector provides the OMEGA s modem interface The connection is a standard 2 wire dial line interface t
35. ntenance Manual 25 Section 2 Contents 26 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 2 Contents Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures to follow in the unlikely event you encounter a problem with OMEGA The following procedure summarizes the steps to follow to troubleshoot OMEGA 1 Check the main power supply see Checking the Main Power Supply below 2 Verify that the cellular transceiver is operating properly see Call Origination Testing on page 22 and Call Answer Testing on page 23 3 Verify that the antenna is operating see Checking the Antenna on page 28 4 For OMEGA units equipped with the Battery option verify that the battery voltage is working properly see Checking the Battery Voltage on page 28 5 Verify that OMEGA can originate calls see Call Origination Testing on page 22 6 Verify that OMEGA can answer calls see Call Answer Testing on page 23 Checking the Main Power Supply To check the main power supply 1 Unplug the main power at the source Then check the two fuses under the safety cover see Figure 1 1 on page 13 If you need to replace them use the identical type of fuse 2 Amp SLO BLO 2 Check that the wires are securely connected to the terminal block 3 Set OMEGA s AC power to ON see Figure 1 1 on page 13 4 With AC power applied to OMEGA verify that the green Power LED i
36. nual Section 3 Specifications Switches and LED Indicators Toggle switches and LED indicators are provided for installation configuration and troubleshooting Switch controls AC power ON OFF Battery ON OFF LED Indications LED 1 AC Power Battery Condition LED 2 Cellular Connection Status Power Supply The switching power supply is designed to operate from a wide range of AC input voltages and is isolated against voltage transients AC power input 90 to 277 VAC 50 to 60 Hz DC power input 100 to 150 VDC Output DC voltage 13 2 volt DC 5 full load Maximum output current 2 0 amperes Power consumption Idle 1 3 Watts Transmit 3 Watts 16 5 Watts Primary to secondary insulation 8 000 volts peak at 60 Hz Battery charge voltage 13 8 Volts Input AC fuse rating 2 amps Slow Blow 250V Primary surge protection 1500 Watt seconds Secondary surge protection 20 KvA OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 33 Section 3 Specifications 34 Mechanical Specifications OMEGA is designed for indoor and outdoor installation The enclosure is made of impact resistant polycarbonate and provides NEMA 4X watertight protection Mounting feet are provided for surface mounting Dimensions Mounting Centers Weight Protection Flammability Rating Color Connectors AC Power Connector Device Connector Battery Terminal Antenna Environmental Specifications Operating Temperat
37. of nature accidents e g dropping the Telenetics products or software diskettes electrical mishaps causes beyond our control or claims by other than the original purchaser Telenetics will not honor and will consider this limited warranty voided if in Telenetics reasonable judgment there has been any 1 tampering with the Telenetics product s external label or serial number 2 attempt to open the Telenetics product s case 3 attempted or actual repair by anyone other than an authorized Telenetics technician or 4 installation or use with any power supply component s other than the original Telenetics power supply components provided in the product package 5 installation or use with any cables or antenna s other than original Telenetics products 6 Installation or use in environmental conditions that are outside Telenetics published environmental specifications including but not limited to temperature range humidity cable lengths proximity to other devices etc Warranty is given for twelve 12 months from the date of product shipment from Telenetics Telenetics will honor warranty twelve months from the original end user s shipment date upon receiving proof of purchase Proof of purchase is a copy of the original sales transaction showing complete name and address of seller complete name and address of purchaser date of purchase product model number and serial number s DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS E
38. onse appears then the configuration program prompts you for a password see Figure 4 4 Please enter password Figure 4 4 Password Prompt 2 Type the password and press Enter Initially there is no password so press Enter without typing any characters The message Checking password appears followed by the secondary menu see Figure 4 5 MCO U1 6 Change password Change Phone Number Change SID Figure 4 5 Secondary Menu 3 At the prompt press 2 The configuration program prompts you for a new telephone number 4 Type the 10 digit telephone number area code and telephone number You do not have to press Enter after typing The message Updating phone number appears followed by Phone number updated Then the secondary menu reappears with the new telephone number displayed OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 4 Using the Configuration Program 5 Verify that the telephone number displayed above the secondary menu is the one you entered Entering the Cellular Telephone s SID To enter the System ID number for your local cellular service provider use the following procedure 1 Ifthe secondary menu in Figure 4 4 is not displayed perform steps and 2 under Programming a Telephone Number on page 42 2 At the prompt press 3 The configuration program prompts you for a new SID see Figure 4 6 Enter New SIDH Figure 4 6 New SID Prompt 3 Type the 5 digit S
39. pe of RF signal concentration a 3 watt 3dB gain antenna has the equivalent range of a 6 watt unity gain antenna and is said to have 6 watts of Effective Radiated Power E R P OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 47 Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines NOTE Doubling the E R P does not double the range of an antenna External Antenna Selection Criteria The following sections identify the factors to consider when selecting the type and location of external antenna to use with your OMEGA unit Antenna Placement The method and quality of the antenna installation impact the clarity and reliability of cellular signal reception and transmission Always strive for optimal antenna placement Distance from the Antenna to the Closest Cell Site Find out the locations of all nearby cell sites This information will help you position the antenna for maximum performance Contact the local cellular carrier to obtain this information Degrees of Down tilt on the Cell Site Antenna Array Contact the local cellular carrier to find out this figure The greater the down tilt the closer your antenna should be to the cell site or the higher gain antenna you need Obstacles between the Antenna and Cell Site Natural obstacles such as mountains hills and trees between the antenna and cell site can cause signal deterioration In some instances the signal can be blocked completely To compensate for natural obstacles
40. ribed in Section 4 P This manual P A Quick Start Guide OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 15 Section 1 Contents Required Materials and Tools You need the following materials to install the OMEGA unit Either screws or bolts to attach OMEGA to a mounting surface 4 Washers to fit with the screws or bolts A 34 inch plywood backplate if the mounting surface is dry wall Have the following tools available for installing the OMEGA unit Appropriate tools for the hardware you are using to mount the unit for example a screwdriver and wrench Flex type conduit if you are installing the unit outside 2 Optional a telephone handset In addition to the tools above the OMEGA cellular phone must be activated either by Telenetics or a cellular service provider If Telenetics does not activate the OMEGA cellular phone use the supplied OMEGA configuration program or the optional OmegaMate to configure the phone s electronic serial number ESN and phone number Mounting OMEGA Mount and secure OMEGA to a wall or panel using the supplied fasteners see Figure 1 2 Any additional hardware required to mount OMEGA on a wall or panel must be user supplied NOTE Your OMEGA may look different than the one in Figure 1 2 16 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 1 Contents Back view Figure 1 2 Moun
41. s are found to be covered by the limited warranties set forth below If you think there is a problem or defect with your Telenetics internetworking product or software Contact Telenetics Technical Support Department between 8 00 a m and 5 00 p m Pacific Time at 949 455 4000 or via fax at 949 455 4010 The Telenetics Technical Support Representative will discuss your problem to confirm the defect After business hours please leave a voicemail A Technical Support Representative will respond to you the next business day f warranty or return service is needed you will receive a Return Material Authorization RMA number At no time should Telenetics products or software be sent back without a valid RMA number Telenetics accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns You agree to pay for shipping to Telenetics If the product is under warranty Telenetics will pay for shipping the repaired or replacement products to you All Telenetics paid shipments to customers will be by ground transportation Any other freight arrangements will be at customer expense Telenetics shall not be liable for any damage caused to the product in transit You acknowledge and agree that you will bear all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit Send return shipments to Telenetics Corporation 25111 Arctic Ocean Lake Forest California 92630 ATIN RMA Pack products securely to prevent damage in transit
42. s ON Use a Voltmeter to check the DC voltage OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 27 Section 2 Contents 28 The voltage between the red and black terminals of the battery should be between 12 5 and 14 0 Volts Checking the Antenna Make sure the antenna is securely fastened to the OMEGA cellular transceiver Hand tighten the antenna to ensure that it is securely connected to the transceiver If it is use the procedures under Call Origination Testing on page 22 and Call Answer Testing on page 23 to verify antenna operation Checking the Battery Voltage If your OMEGA contains the Battery option use the following procedure to check the battery operation 1 Move the Battery Power switch to the OFF position see Figure 1 1 on page 13 2 Lift the AC fuse connector to remove AC power from OMEGA 3 Check the voltage between the red and black terminals at the battery see Figure 1 1 on page 13 The voltage should be approximately 12 5 to 13 0 Volts This is the Voltage output of the battery without the load 4 Move the Battery Power switch to ON and check the voltage again The voltage should be between 12 0 and 12 5 Volts with the load If the voltage for the battery terminal is below 11 5 Volts the battery will need to be recharged or replaced Reinitializing OMEGA There may be times when you need to initialize OMEGA For example you may want to reinitialize OMEGA in hopes of obtaini
43. 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 1 1 digit number that starts with 236 1 e 236 xxxxxxxx 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 6 Port Line Sharing Module Quick Start Guide Otherwise use the following procedure OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 1 Contents and the one after it to test OMEGA s ability to originate and answer calls IMPORTANT If reception is poor place the cover on OMEGA to shield the transmission from radiating energy to the transceiver To test OMEGA s ability to originate a call 1 Disconnect the external modem from the OMEGA RJ 11 modem jack 2 Connect a standard telephone to the OMEGA RJ 11 modem jack This
44. sing an external antenna with OMEGA If you will not be using an external antenna you can skip this section General Guidelines The following guidelines provide general topics about using an external antenna with your OMEGA High Voltage Areas To avoid any damage serious injury or possible death never install an antenna near high voltage power lines Telenetics recommends that you provide lightning protection for all external antennas RF Signal Antennas cannot amplify an radio frequency signal Rather they are designed to concentrate the radiated signal in a specific pattern or focus it in a particular direction The range of an antenna can be increased by concentrating or focussing the signal Gain An antenna s gain is one of its identifying characteristics Terms such as unity gain 3dB gain and 9dB gain are common The amount of gain of an antenna is based on that of a true omni directional antenna This type of antenna radiates the transmitted signal in all directions If the radiated power were visible it would resemble a sphere encompassing the antenna An omni directional antenna is described as having unity gain A 3dB gain antenna has a greater range This type of antenna is also referred to as omni directional because the signal is transmitted in all directions However the signal is concentrated in a horizontal plane so instead of a spherical image its radiated power image resembles a disk With this ty
45. t the Power Battery switch to the OFF position and lift the AC fuse connector see Figure 1 1 on page 13 2 Orient the two plastic card guides so their slots face inward toward each other Snap the guides into place in the holes in the OMEGA baseboard OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 55 Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option 3 Insert the cable clip into the round hole next to the relays labeled K2 and K3 on the component side of the Module Use this cable clip to route and arrange cables within the OMEGA unit 4 Hold the Module vertically above the card guides so its 8 RJ 11 jacks are at the top and facing toward the inside of OMEGA 5 Insert the Module into the card guide slots and slide it down until the male connector engages fully into the female connector on the OMEGA baseboard see Figure A 1 This installation can only be made one way If you are not successful with your first try turn around the Module and try again _ Plastic Card Firgure A 1 Sliding the Module into the Card Guides 56 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option 6 Press down the Module gently until it snaps securely into the card guide connectors one on each card guide 7 Insert one end of the supplied short cable into the RJ 11 jack on the lower left side of the Module Insert the other end into the OMEGA unit s RJ 11 jack on the unit s baseboard s
46. tenance Manual iii Table of Contents COMNMECUOTS io tachi e aeree beh tii o rei eoe ree eee eet e tee eet ht eua epit e eode ce dnd Ins 34 Environmental Specifications eeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeee eene nennen eret nenne 34 Agency Compliance 2 cnin eret ees em Peer eee ena ae en eee 35 SECTION 4 USING THE CONFIGURATION PROGRAM 37 Introduction o2 en ot eiie i co ee i Meque nui ehe qud loeo E Ta ru ba seu dm EM aeuo dua fe 39 PIereduisitbs uscite edd on rcd tain ue deinen e ae en M 59 Giet ng SEITEUS e o oM ct ER a alate D ond cei uu ca Maas oe bs 40 Reading the Cellular Telephone Signal esee enne 41 Programming a Telephone NUDO eee e CREDO ERR QN UII fie idol 42 Entering the Cellular Telephone s SID eso repre aula ook cu dae eee aveo is 43 Changing the Login Password oie ES Dee pe Y e SER XUE e MEET eS Ur A M e E ddp ven 43 Exiting the Configuration PEFOSE ATE s Da en ted dio RISE OUS DA DR E OR NR FERT ee tee 44 SECTION 5 EXTERNAL ANTENNA GUIDELINES 45 IntrOductlofi roi eror DR Pec oo E eO iia ecards Cau ba SU rv US SU de be C E ian 47 General Onde lle Sun sedie tuse Oui eue tee Ne Tea Cut Qu GT 47 High Voltage Areas epe ERR i iem rette tete Er eie deel 47 RE Signal Nec e ete ee n re se deo ree isn oe eee eee EE Dee 47 rM mc 47 External Antenna Selection CUUTIA 2 eo eoese ide costas editors sinh Ha SWEAT
47. tennas that can be used with OMEGA Directional Antenna A directional antenna is usually best for a fixed installation The signal from this type of antenna is focussed in one direction Directional antennas can be designed to have different beam widths wide medium or narrow The narrower the beam width the higher the antenna s gain Directional antennas must be pointed directly at the cell site We recommend you use directional antennas designed to provide the maximum E R P allowed by FCC regulations and EIA standards Contact the cellular carrier in your area to determine the exact location of the nearest cell site To install a directional antenna Find the location of the nearest cell site that services your area Attach the antenna to the appropriate connector on the OMEGA unit making sure the connection is secure Point the antenna toward the cell site Make sure the bars on the antenna are positioned vertically Make sure that the antenna perimeter is clear of objects especially metal ones that might interfere with the signal transmission and reception Elevated Feed 3dB Gain Antenna Elevated feed antennas are designed to handle most cellular installations There are a number of different ways to mount the antenna that will result in adequate signal strength for data applications in most area Note that this type of antenna does not require a ground plane OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintena
48. terface low profile antenna 90 to 264VAC power supply and maintenance free rechargeable power back up battery The enclosure is made from impact resistant polycarbonate and is NEMA 4X certified The following list summarizes OMEGA s features Telephone line interface emulation for an endpoint device equipped with an internal modem Optional 8 port module for connecting up to eight endpoint devices equipped with an internal dial line modem Cellular transceiver for providing an analog channel to a modem at the host location Large capacity rechargeable battery for providing back up power to the cellular transceiver High isolation voltage power supply unit 8 K Volts 8 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Wide range input voltage switching power supply 90 to 277 VAC Standard built in directional antenna optional directional external antenna Impact resistant NEMA 4X non metallic enclosure Ancillary Documentation In addition to this manual the OMEGA documentation suite includes the following additional documents OMEGA Communications Interface Cabinet Quick Start Guide Telenetics part number 0049 0706 002 OMEGA External Antenna Mounting Kit Installation Guide Telenetics part number 0049 0706 005 OMEGA 8 Port Line Sharing Module Model OM MP8 100 Quick Start Guide Telenetics part number 0049 0706 001 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 9
49. ther than the purchaser s personal use without the express written permission of Telenetics Corporation Copyright 2001 Telenetics Corporation 25111 Arctic Ocean Lake Forest California 92630 Tel 949 455 4000 Fax 949 455 4010 Table of Contents PREPAC T HH OTUR 7 guida C 7 Ancillary Documentation ss 5 ort ess ether tensa mre eroe rne di eu NU RN e EE HORS e bre to Urea as 9 SECTION 1 INSTALLATION pa orei oae pce ida a Rl aoo uasa ninae RR Rua suo ER Sa Ca aaa aane 11 Brite LOW RM M 13 Hardware Cares oc eo nec visor Ue usd statibus Une issdpu d uM due PUSSY 13 ING ed Suitable 06 Mol ocho ascent E E UU NN gt Mold teda ied 14 PRONG HAZ ANS C o oec oc or eee tues ree atout d eri iude ee Mis ets 15 Tnstallime OMEGA e TiS 15 Unpacking 1 2 eT P Rete een pee E Re Re de ieee 15 Required Materials and Tools e EL ERR eee eda 16 Mounting OMEGA ele die ie t eme tete eee ri ae cere eet ede dece tee a 16 Mounting an Antenna erre three eter ese eae Pe eR Ree EM RR Ene Te ERE Yn Eee PR eae eR Enea aede 17 Connecting the Input Voltage Source eeeesesssesseeeeeeeeeee enne ene nennen 18 Connecting the Endpoint Device sineste datie io i nere nre en nennen nen 20 Powering p OMEGA nei e e ree ar eei eet eo tbe Eee eere cep EEA 21 Verifying the Cellular Transceiver Unit enne nennen 22 Operamig OMEGA
50. til the host goes on hook You can also connect a phone to the OMEGA s RJ 11 jack to originate and receive calls as you would normally The host can communicate with an endpoint device in two ways using the Time Delay method or the Second Dial Tone method Time Delay Method Automatic Connection With this method the host computer calls OMEGA and waits for a connection When connected the host sends a DTMF digit that corresponds to a number from 1 to 8 on a touch tone telephone or via a modem This number corresponds to the port with which the host wants to communicate For example sending the DTMF digit 4 corresponds to port 4 When OMEGA is configured for the time delay method the host issues the following dial string ATDT phone number port number Enter In this string 9 phone number is the OMEGA phone number and area code if required OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Appendix A 8 Port Expansion Module Option fe t Each comma represents a 2 second pause KSA lt port number gt is the port number with which the host wants to communicate fe kS lt Enter gt is the pressing of the Enter key on your computer Example ATDT 19495552468 4 lt Enter gt In this example OMEGA dials 1 949 555 2468 waits 6 seconds to allow a connection and connects the line to port 4 Second Dial Tone Method Manual Connection With this method the host computer
51. ting OMEGA Mounting an Antenna If your OMEGA does not have an antenna preinstalled 1 Remove the nylon nut at the base of the antenna You will use this nut to secure the antenna to OMEGA Do not remove the washer located between the nut and the antenna 2 Open the OMEGA enclosure and insert the antenna wire through the OMEGA antenna hole Then rest the antenna on the OMEGA antenna hole The bottom of the antenna should protrude through the antenna hole 3 Attach the antenna wire to the SMA connector on the OMEGA transceiver 4 Hold the cone part of the antenna with one hand Then use your other hand to fasten the nut to the bottom of the antenna protruding through the antenna hole This will secure the antenna to the OMEGA enclosure OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 17 Section 1 Contents 18 IMPORTANT Be sure the nut is aligned with the top of the OMEGA enclosure If the nut is not parallel to the top of the enclosure the OMEGA top cover will not close completely Connecting the Input Voltage Source The following procedure describes how to connect OMEGA to an input voltage source of 90 277 VAC When making this connection use a UL listed and approved power cord with a rating of 10 amps or above The OMEGA enclosure is pre drilled with a hole that is 875 inches in diameter This hole is used to accommodate a standard AC power cord and the conduit for the power cable running between th
52. u need to keep the cable coiled use as large a radius for the coil as possible Keep in mind that although the maximum distance between the OMEGA unit and the external antenna is 50 feet the distance between the OMEGA unit and the meter telephone equipment it serves can be over 1 000 feet The OMEGA unit does not have to be near the meter telephone equipment to work This factor gives you more flexibility in selecting the best antenna location When the installation location is within the range of the cell site a unity gain or 3dB gain antenna is usually sufficient to produce a good quality cellular connection If the antenna installation is on the fringe of the cell site s range or outside that range consider using a high gain directional antenna to achieve an acceptable connection If you cannot find an antenna location that results in a good quality connection you might have to relocate the entire installation Before doing so however try to access a different cell site through the use of a high gain directional antenna Even though the new OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 49 Section 5 External Antenna Guidelines 50 cell site might be farther away the fact that the signal is coming from a different direction might avoid natural or man made obstacles that blocked the signal from reaching the previous antenna location Types of External Antennas The following sections describe the various external an
53. ure Storage Temperature Operating Humidity 7 75 high over antenna x 7 0 wide x 4 75 deep 7 50 x 7 50 adjustable horizontal or vertical 4 0 lbs NEMA 4X watertight dust tight UL94 5V Light gray Fuse holder screw terminal block 22 10 AWG RJ 11 modular jack 2 Wire Tip Ring 187 inch pushon SMA connector factory connected 30 to 70 C 40 to 85 C 5 to 90 non condensing OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 3 Specifications Agency Compliance EMI RFI FCC 15 Class A computing devices UL UL 1950 Surge Protection IEC 801 4 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 35 Section 3 Specifications Notes 36 OMEGA Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 4 Using the Configuration Program Section 4 Contents Prerequisites ceo siecle 39 Getting SEtIHedo eee rtm tiet tu 40 Reading the Cellular Telephone Signal 41 Programming a Telephone Number 42 Changing the Cellular Telephone s SID 43 Changing the Login Password 43 Exiting the Configuration Program 44 OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 37 Section 4 Using the Configuration Program OMEGA Operation and Maintenance Manual 38 Section 4 Using the Configuration Program Introduction OMEGA comes with a configuration software program that lets you
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