Connecting A Gsm Modem; Connecting An Analog Modem - LEGRAND Raritan PX3TS User Manual

Connecting a GSM Modem

Connecting an Analog Modem

The following Cinterion GSM modems can be connected to the PX3TS in order
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to send SMS messages containing event information.
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MC52iT
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MC55iT
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EHS6T
See Available Actions (on page 394) for more information on SMS messages.
Note: PX3TS cannot receive SMS messages.
To connect the GSM modem:
1. Connect the GSM modem to the serial port labeled CONSOLE / MODEM on
the PX3TS.
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A third party RJ-45 to "DB9 male" adapter/cable is required for this
connection. See
Connections (on page 830).
2. Configure the GSM modem as needed. See the supporting GSM modem
help for information on configuring the GSM modem.
3. Configure the GSM modem settings in the PX3TS to specify the modem's
SIM PIN number and the recipient phone number. See
Serial Port (on page 455).
The PX3TS supports remote dial-in communications to access the CLI through
an analog modem. This dial-in feature provides an additional alternative to
access the PX3TS when the LAN access is not available. To dial in to the PX3TS,
the remote computer must have a modem connected and dial the correct
phone number.
Below are the analog modems that the PX3TS supports for sure:
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NETCOMM IG6000 Industrial Grade SmartModem
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US Robotics 56K modem
The PX3TS may also support other analog modems which Raritan did not test.
Note that the PX3TS does NOT support dial-out or dial-back operations via the
modem.
To connect an analog modem:
1. Plug a telephone cord into the phone jack of the supported modem.
2. Plug the modem's RS-232 cable into the serial port labeled CONSOLE /
MODEM on the PX3TS.
Chapter 4: Connecting External Equipment (Optional)
RJ45-to-DB9 Cable Requirements for Modem
Configuring the
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