Microtel CellStat v.1.10 User Manual
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MICROTEL
CellStat
TM
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CellStat
TM
allows easy checking of system status and capability. Spoken reports of your
entire remote-monitored system can easily be generated, or SMS text message status
reports can be retrieved via the dialer’s built-in cellular capability.
A spoken system status report can be received from the dialer by entering the following
command from a touch-tone telephone either locally, or remotely after answering or
calling the dialer. The dialer will speak a voice message of system name and current
alarms or normal status. It will also report the current cellular signal strength and
remaining balance in the prepaid cellular account.
z System Status Gives a complete status of all points monitored by the dialer
*00
Report system status
Example- Command:
*00
Response:
MICROTEL CELLSTAT Channel one normally closed
digital input in alarm. Cellular power is normal. Cellular
balance is one two point two seven dollars ($12.27)
Alternatively, an SMS Text Message report of system status can be retrieved by sending
the following text message from a mobile phone with text message capability:
“stat”
Report system status via SMS Text Message
Example- Command:
“Stat”
Response: “CellStat(TM)
Channels in Alarm:
1,
Cellular power is normal.
Cellular balance is
$11.64”
NOTE: When entering the “Stat” text message, do NOT type the “” marks.
NOTE: Display formatting on your mobile phone may be slightly different.