Xylem STORM Central - Manual (Page 10)

COLLECT DATA
CELL MODEM
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The Timeout (sec) field allows the various timeouts within the modem initialization scripts to be
altered. Generally, a 10 second timeout is enough for areas with good signal strength. However, it
may be necessary to increase the timeout period (perhaps to 15 or 20 seconds) in order to allow
the modem more time to initialize and find a signal. It may be wise to test the connection a couple
of times with various timeouts to determine the best setting for your particular area.
For a modem to successfully
communicate, it must first be activated.
Modems supplied by WaterLOG are
deactivated prior to shipping to prevent
unwanted charges to your account. If the
cellular service was purchased through
WaterLOG Sales, contact your WaterLOG
Sales Representative via one of the
methods mentioned above and request
activation of your modem. Activation
takes just a few minutes.
Note: If you have your own cellular service, be
sure to have it activated. If using a GSM service
provider, also have your SIM card installed, and
GSM Settings specified.
Once the modem has been configured,
press the ‘Begin Test’ button under
the Connection Information section to
test the modem settings. The modem
will power up and initialize. It will then
check its activation status by testing its
Signal Strength, retrieving its Network
Status, and looking for an IP Address.
The Connection Status will update
as it performs its tests. If all settings
are correct and the connection was
successful, the IP address field will be
filled in (e.g. 10.204.1.161). An IP address
indicates the modem setup is complete.
Activate Modem
Press Test Button