Syn-Tech Systems FuelMaster FMU-2500 Classic Installation Manual page 49

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Since it does not use an active analog phone line, installation of a two-way ringdown device may
preclude support from Syn-Tech's Customer Satisfaction Center if the device is not positioned close
to an analog phone jack. Typically the two-way ringdown device is positioned close to the analog
phone jack used by the fax machine. When it is desired to attain support from Syn-Tech's Customer
Satisfaction Center, the communications line from the two-way ringdown device to the FMU is
disconnected from the two-way ringdown device and plugged into the analog phone jack. The line
may be returned to its normal position after the assistance from the Customer Satisfaction Center is
no longer needed.
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Through a phone line extender
phone line extender transmits a wireless phone signal up to 14 miles to a line-of-sight receiver. Phone
line extenders are not a FuelMaster
Trailblazer phone line extender from Carlson Wireless has proven to be a reliable phone line
extender. The Teletics 5.8 Zipline phone line extender has also proven itself to be another reliable
phone line extender option.
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Through a cell modem
modem must be purchased by the customer. Different locations may have different preferred
providers. Landcell as covered in Product Bulletin 170 has proven to be a reliable communications
option via cell phone signals.
Network Communications
Download by network may be through a Cat 5 (or equivalent) cable, a fiber optic cable, or wireless. All
options require the FMU to be equipped with the optional network interface card. The network interface
card supports 10/100 Ethernet communications. Any speeds greater than 100 Mbps must be stepped
down to be compatible. When the network interface card option is purchased, a modem card is provided
as part of the package. If a network firewall cannot be taken down to acquire support from Syn-Tech's
Customer Satisfaction Center, an analog phone line may be run to the FMU to attain phone line support.
If a device is mounted in the FMU which requires connection to an electrical outlet, an outlet box must be
installed. Installation of an outlet box is covered in Section 4, Installation.
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Through a network cable:
equivalent) network cable routed from the nearest network connection to the master FMU. For
maximum reliability, it is not recommended that any single run of network cable be greater than 200
feet. If more than one run of network cable must be used, a network switch should be placed at the
juncture of the cables.
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Through a fiber optic cable:
cable. Two strands of fiber optic are needed (preferably more as spares), one for transmit and one for
receive. A transceiver must be installed in the FMU to convert fiber to cable to interface with the FMU
network interface card. The converter installed at the originating end of the fiber optic needs to be
compatible with 100 base network communications. See Product Bulletin 178 for assistance with
installation of a fiber optic converter.
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Through a wireless network:
communications option where the FMU and Central Controller are located within range of the wireless
equipment. The wireless equipment may be tied into an existing network, or added as a point-to-point
network. The FMU and Central Controller should not contain any secure information. A point-to-point
wireless application connects the FMU to the Central Controller without interfacing your network. Use
of such an interface prevents access by hackers to secure information contained within your network.
When tied into an existing network, consideration must be given to effective wireless network security
to prevent outside access to any secure information contained on your network. Syn-Tech utilizes
Deliberant (Product Bulletin 186) and Ubiquiti Bullet (Product Bulletin 177) wireless networking
equipment.
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: download through a phone line extender is another option. A
product and must be purchased by the customer. The
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: a kit is available to adapt a cell modem to a master FMU. The cell
download through a network cable will require a Cat 5 (or
additional range may be achieved through the use of fiber optic
communications through a wireless network is a very practical
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