OPERATION WITH XPERT- NIFC OPTION (-2 MODEL) BK R ONNECTION TO ADIO OPERATION WITH A PC OPERATION WITH SUTRON SENSORS AND LOGGERS – SDR, BUBBLER AUTO POWER ON MODE TESTING/TROUBLESHOOTING THE MODEM WITH AN XPERT OR XLITE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS/FEATURES...
12/23/2014 Overview The 8080-0005-1B is a telephone modem designed for voice and data communications with Sutron’s data recorders. (The 8080-0005-2B is a special version designed to interface to a radio instead of a telephone line and requires the Xpert/XLite to be configured for fire weather operations). The 8080-0005 offers the features commonly offered by standard modern modems along with some special power-saving features.
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 Jumpers and Connections DB-9 serial connector The modem is designed with a DB9 Female DCE connection. This allows the modem to be connected directly to DTE devices such as the Xpert and XLite or a PC using a straight cable. Jumpers allow the DTE device to provide power to the modem through pin 9 of the DB9 connector.
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 External power and grounding The modem has a three position terminal block to provide easy connections for power and for earth grounding of the modem. Label Function Earth ground – ground for internal transient protection. Grounding can also be achieved by mounting the modem to a grounded metal plate via the two mounting screws on the back of the modem.
Power in Note: Sutron’s products do not require the RI signal and J3 should be left in the factory default position of 2-3. If using the modem with a device/software that requires RI to announce an incoming call, change J3 to position 1-2.
“remote” program is run. Note: you create or edit the file on your PC and then use XTERM to transfer the file to the Xpert. Adding the text “voice3:115200” tells remote that there will be a Sutron modem connected to COM3 and to use a baud rate of 115200.
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Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 &W save settings into profile. In the Setup of the Xpert/Xlite, add a COMS TAG to each data point that is needed, optionally add an ALARM block in front of the COMS TAG to trigger and send alarm data. Edit COMS TAG/ALARMS with appropriate data.
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 Operation with Xpert- NIFC option (-2 model) When using the NIFC version (-2) the modem becomes an interface between an Xpert and a radio. It allows an operator to remotely "wake up" an Xpert Station with a remote Radio with DTMF keypad. The operator enters the unique station id of interest, and then listens to a pre-programmed set of sensor values.
The default settings from Sutron for the modem will typically work. If the settings have been changed and need to be reset, connect the modem to a PC (see above) or other device and issue these commands to the modem: ...
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 Auto power on mode The modem enters a power-down mode when DTR is low (J3 in default 2-3 position. If in the 1-2 position, then RTS). In this mode, the power is turned off to the modem thus conserving the 360 mW that the modem would otherwise use.
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 Testing/troubleshooting the modem with an Xpert or XLITE If the modem does not seem to be working with an Xpert, try these following steps. If any tests fail, contact customer service for further help.
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 Compliance Information The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has established rules, which permits this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network.
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 Specifications/Features Features RS232 interface, baud rate up to 115,200 V.34, 33.6 kbps data sending and receiving Voice playback and record DTMF decode C to +60 C extended operating temperature ...
Sutron Corporation 8310 & 7310 Users Manual 8800-1125Rev. 2.7 (BETA) 12/23/2014 Selecting Country Codes Setting the modem’s country code is done by with the +GCI command. To change to one of the 30 available countries, issue the “AT+GCI=n” command where “n” is one of the two digit country codes.
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