Replacing The Antenna - Honeywell EK280 Applications Manual

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− In the top of the device window open the path "Parameters" > "Interfaces" by clicking on the relevant
plus signs, and then select
− Click on the "0" value next to
enter a duration in minutes (i.e. 10), for the test time window for the test retrieval to remain open. For
a battery-operated EK280 please do not enter an excessively long duration, as this will adversely
affect the battery life.
− Press the "Transfer changes to
The EK280 is now available via the modem for the duration set.
− In enSuite press the "Disconnect" icon or
interface communication link between enSuite and the EK280.
b) Test retrieval via the modem
− Set up the modem communication link between enSuite and EK280.
( chapter 3.2 Setting up the communication link to EK280 via a
i
For a test retrieval using a conventional GSM-CSD modem connection when in
enSuite, and before the test retrieval, under
connections" select a COM port of your PC which is connected to a modem which allows
you to set up a "dialed line-switched connection" (CSD, Circuit Switched Data
connection).
Before a test retrieval via a GPRS-TSC connection, in enSuite and at same point, select
a "virtual" local COM port which you will be provided with after installation of the virtual
COM-Port-Client (CPC) belonging to the TSC system. Installation and operation of this
CPC is explained in the documentation of the TSC system.
− Once the communication link is set up, you can carry out checks, for instance view certain
parameters. To do this press "Navigation" on the left-hand side of the enSuite window and then
"Parameterize online" in the bottom of the navigation window, then click on the plus sign next to
"Parameters" and then its subsections.
− In enSuite press the "Disconnect" icon or

7.1.8 Replacing the antenna

Danger!
For EK280 with internal power supply, the mains voltage must be switched off before
opening the housing, ensure it is not turned back on and verify that there is no voltage.
If reception via the internal modem is too poor, it is possible to replace the mounted short antenna with an
external "station" antenna (= rod antenna). To do this, Elster GmbH offers various antennas of varying
lengths.
7.1.8.1 Steps
− For the EK280 with an internal power supply, the mains voltage must be switched off.
− Remove the cover strip from the housing.
− Loosen the housing screws and open the housing cover.
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"internal modem" (and not the plus sign).
"Test call acceptance window" in the right-hand side of the window and
device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
"Disconnect from all
"Disconnect from all
devices" to terminate the optical
modem, p. 19)
"Tools – Options – Interfaces– Modem
devices" to end the test retrieval.
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