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Modem Operation
Blastware Operator Manual 7–1
7. MODEM OPERATION
The following instructions outline how to connect to a Series II, III, or IV monitor located in the
field using either a telephone and modem or a cellular telephone and modem.
7.1 Using a Telephone and Modem
This section discusses the procedures required to configure modems, connect a modem to your
computer, connect a modem to your monitor, and use the Blastware software to connect to a
remote monitor.
Before attempting to use a Micromate, Series IV, Blastmate III or Minimate Plus with a modem,
change the Serial Communications within the monitor to operate with the modems. These steps
are covered below for each unit type:
1. Micromate
For the Micromate unit, press the Setup key. Press the Down Arrow key to highlight
View/Edit Preferences. Press the Enter key to enter the menu. Press the Down Arrow
key to highlight Auto Call Home. Press the Enter key to access the Auto Call Home
setup menu.
a. Enable Auto Call Home:
i. On the display, press the Disable button to Enable Auto Call Home.
Enable will appear. If it is already displayed as Enabled do not press
the button.
b. Select the Modem:
i. For Modem, select between USB to PC or Generic.
c. Select the Modem Baud Rate:
i. Set the communications speed by selecting the number next to Modem
Baud Rate. The rates that are available include, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200, and 230400.
d. Select the Session Time Out:
i. Set the Session Time Out in minutes. A range of 1-99 is available.
e. Press the Cancel key to exit the menu.
f. Press the Enter key to Save Changes.
2. Series IV
For the
Series IV unit, press the Setup key. Press the Down Arrow key to highlight
View/Edit Preferences. Press the Right Arrow key to enter the menu. Press the Down
Arrow key to highlight Auto Call Home.
a. Select Modem:
i. Press the Right Arrow key to toggle through the downloaded
supported Modem Script files. Select the script file that matches your
modem. Press Enter to Save.
b. Auto Call Home:
i. Press the Right Arrow key to toggle between On or Off. Press the
Enter key to Save the setting.
ii. Call Home Session Timeout:
c. Press the Right Arrow key to enter the value field in minutes. Press the Right
and Left Arrow keys to access each value field. Edit the value fields by
pressing the Up or Down Arrow keys. Press Enter to Save the setting.