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Installing and using the external modem, 7 installing and using the external modem, How to connect and setup an external modem to – Alpha Technologies CFR 3000, CFR 3000RM User Manual

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4.7 Installing and Using the External Modem

Uses of the External Modem

Where a network is not available, you can connect an external modem to the CFR’s RS–232
port.

The modem lets you:

Program the CFR to send an alarm message to a remote host via the telephone line

when a power event takes place.

Dial up the CFR for remote monitoring or control. Once connected, all RS–232 menus are

accessible.

Equipment and Settings

Equipment:

An external modem (US Robotics Sportster (1200, 9600, 19.2K or 28.8K baud) or

other “Hayes Compatible” modem).

A standard null modem cable, DB–9 male to DB–25 male.

Phone line access.

One-time access to the CFR via a computer link.

Settings:

RS–232 Speed: 1200 Baud between CFR and modem.

RS–232 Signals: Rx, Tx and Gnd.

Handshaking: None, neither hardware (RTS/CTS) nor software (XON/XOFF) are

used.

Modem Speed: Same as the modem’s.