Optional Modem Installation; Connecting A Telephone Line; Verifying Communications Between The Two Modems - GE Hydran 201 i Instruction Manual

9.6

OPTIONAL MODEM INSTALLATION

Remote communications with a Hydran 201i System or a Hydran 201R Model i can be
established using a telephone system (private or public). This Section pertains to
Hydran 201Ci Controllers equipped with an internal modem (optional, available from
General Electric Canada).
The modems supplied by General Electric Canada should be
WARNING
CAUTION
connected to an analog line only. Using a non-analog line (for
example, digital, PBX, Multi-line) will damage the modem.
9.6.1

Connecting a Telephone Line

1. Run a telephone line cable through a conduit up to the Hydran 201Ci Controller
equipped with a modem.
2. Connect the telephone line cable.
When using a modem, a solid-state station protector (model Circa
WARNING
CAUTION
1360B or equivalent) must be installed on the modem telephone line
within 20 meters of the Hydran 201Ci Controller to ensure proper
operation of the modem during network disturbances.
9.6.2

Verifying Communications Between the Two Modems

Once the modems are set up, proceed as follows to verify modem communications:
1. Power up the host computer.
2. Start the Hydran Host software.
3. If not already done, use this software to prepare the communication with the
Hydran 201Ti's by entering the definition of all H201Ti's in the network according
to the identification numbers previously assigned. For details, see the Hydran Host
Software Manual.
4. Enter the model name and configuration string of the modem in the Host Config
window of the Hydran Host software (see the Hydran Host Software Manual).
Part 17997 Rev. 6, March 2011
Optional Modem Installation
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