Honeywell Elster EK280 Applications Manual page 27

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6.1.2.2 Checking GSM field strength
Before starting a data transfer via the modem, you must ensure that there is adequate reception field
strength.
Move the cursor to the "Serv." tab in the EK280's display, then to
Interfaces > internal modem > GSM and GPRS > GSM.L
With the cursor over GSM.L, please press the EK280
seconds.
The percentage field strength is now displayed under GSM.L.
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With a field strength below 50% data transfer issues may be encountered. You can remedy this
in the majority of cases with an external antenna, mounted somewhere suitable.
6.1.2.3 Retrieving data with enSuite
a) Opening the test time window for the following test retrievals with enSuite
If the communication link to the EK280 via the optical interface is not set up, it must be created. (see
chapter 3.1 "Setting up the communication link to the EK280 via optical interface
Select "Navigation" on the left-hand side of the enSuite window and then
bottom of the navigation window.
In the top of the device window open the path "Parameter" > "Interfaces" by clicking on the relevant
plus signs, and then select
Click on the "0" value next to
window and enter a duration in minutes (i.e. 10), for the test time window for the test retrieval to
remain open. For a battery-powered 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. (see chapter 3.2
communication link to EK280 via a
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
online" in the bottom of the navigation window, then click on the plus sign next to "Parameter" and
then its subsections.
In enSuite press the
Application Manual
"internal modem".
"Test call acceptance window "CWTst"
device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
"Disconnect from all
modem", page 9)
"Disconnect " icon or "Disconnect from all
ENTER button and wait for approximately 30
"Parameterize
in the right-hand side of the
devices" to terminate the optical
devices" to end the test retrieval.
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online" at the
"Setting up the
"Parameterize