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in the UTAM Activation Code.
radio link A radio channel between the Base Station and the portable.
Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) reading The Meridian
Companion system portables can display the current signal strength of the
portable to the Base Station link. RSSI measurements are displayed as
negative values; the smaller the negative value, the stronger the signal strength.
Recovery Code Activates wireless communication on a disabled system.
registration Meridian Companion enables portable telephone registration.
Each portable telephone in the system must be registered to a Wireless
Terminal Number (WTN).
Registration password Prevents unauthorized users from registering
portables on the Meridian Companion system.
Regression Code Required in cases of system recovery. The application
of this code, which cannot be reused, restores the previous system security
number so that previously applied UTAM Activation Codes and Portable
Credit Codes can be reentered to restore full system operation.
Remote Access Device (RAD) Allows a PC running Companion
Manager or Companion Diagnostic Software to access the Meridian
Companion system. Access may be established by connecting the RAD on the
customer site using a local connection, or at a remote location using standard
modem equipment.
Remote power interconnect (RPI) An interface providing remote power
for the Base Stations. Each RPI can power up to 8 or 16 Base Stations.
RPI See remote power interconnect.
RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indicator.
Secondary protector A series-connected overcurrent protector, with
optional voltage surge protection, located between a primary protector and the
equipment.
site planning The process of positioning the Base Stations, antennae, and
other hardware in the system to maximize coverage for the portable telephones
and minimize the number of Base Stations required for acceptable
performance. Refer to Meridian Companion Site Planning Guide for more
Meridian Companion Installation and Maintenance Guide