Installation and Operation of the RTS-DataPak-SP
Installation
1. Record the IP address assigned by the cellular carrier.
2. Connect a suitable cellular antenna to the TNC connector at the bottom of the chassis.
3. Connect earth ground to external chassis lug if required by grounding practice or code.
4. Open the door of the RTS-DataPak by lifting the latch on the right side of the chassis.
5. Connect a three-wire 110 VAC power cable to the orange 110 VAC POWER
terminal block in the bottom section of the interior chassis cover. Observe the correct
polarity by connecting the individual conductors of the power cord to the indicated
positions of the terminal block as follows:
Black or brown wire to LINE
White or blue wire to NEUTRAL
Green or green/yellow stripe wire to GROUND
6. Activate external AC source. The AC POWER neon light and green DC POWER LED
will come on. If either the neon light or the LED do not light up, see the
troubleshooting section for further instructions.
7. Make sure that the RADIO STATUS LIGHT is on. This red LED can be seen through the
small viewing port next to the RADIO STATUS LIGHT indication. The LED is on when
power is applied to the CDPD modem in the RTS-DataPak-SP. The LED will blink
when the modem receives no signal from the CDPD network. The LED will be on
solid (no blinking) when the signal is adequate and the unit is connected to the
network.
Programming
The RTS-DataPak is designed to be programmed from a laptop or PC by connecting the
male DB9 connector of a serial cable to the USER SERIAL PORT. The serial cable (female
DB25/male DB9) is readily available in computer supply and similar stores.
For programming follow the prompts in the TransTel Modem Manager Version 1.1
computer program. You can also use the instructions in the CDPD modem manual that are
included with the RTS-DataPak.
The programming requirements may vary from one cellular carrier to another but usually
include source and destination IP address and carrier or side preference.
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Battery Operation
For operating the RTS-DataPak from a DC source, use a suitable 12 VDC battery.
A 2-AH battery can be ordered from TransTel. The battery is mounted in the battery
retention bracket located inside the door of the RTS-DataPak. For connecting the battery,
use a cable with a keyed four-pin plug and connect to the BATTERY Terminal located at the
top left side of the interior chassis cover. Observe the positive and negative polarities as
indicated on the chassis cover.
Your RTS-DataPak includes a battery charging circuit. It is, therefore, possible to
connect both a 110 VAC power source and a battery. In this mode of operation the
battery will keep the CDPD modem activated during a power outage. It is estimated that
the battery provides approximately one hour of operation and eight hours of standby.
Troubleshooting
Condition Actions
AC POWER neon light
does not light up.
Neon light is on but
DC POWER LED does
not light up.
Neon light and DC
POWER LED are on
but RADIO STATUS
LIGHT is off.
RADIO STATUS LIGHT
is on but continues to
blink.
1. Turn off power source.
2. Check connections at 110 VAC POWER terminal block.
3. Turn on power.
4. If wiring and power are OK and neon light does not light up, call
TransTel for further actions
When operating from an AC source, call TransTel for further
instructions. When operating from a 12 DC source (battery), make
sure that battery has been charged or is not defective. In addition,
check battery cable for continuity and check cable connections.
A variety of causes could create this condition. Call TransTel for
further instructions.
1. Check antenna connection
2. Check programming of CDPD modem. The modem may not be
registered with a cellular carrier.
3. Replace omnidirectional antenna with a directional (Yagi)
antenna.
4. Contact TransTel for further instructions.
Instructions are subject to change without prior notice.
All rights reserved
TransTel Group, Inc.
5555 Oakbrook Parkway, Suite 110
Norcross, GA 30093
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