User's Manual

Introduction and Overview
Version: 2.3 6 10/15/2009
DIRECT CONNECT
Direct Connect is a device that allows you to upload data without the use of the SCRAM
Modem. This device is ideal for those tasks that must be performed in your office. Direct
Connect can be used to:
• Assign a bracelet and take initial readings
• Upload data manually
• Obtain Observed IR Readings
• Replace a bracelet
• Check in a bracelet
• Upgrade SCRAM Bracelet software without sending it back to AMS
Anywhere you have an Internet connection, Direct Connect will allow the SCRAM
Bracelet and SCRAM
NET to communicate directly through your computer, which
eliminates RF interference issues and may speed up the data transfer time.
SCRAM PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
AMS monitors SCRAMNET for accessibility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Internal
systems and AMS staff perform the necessary monitoring. In addition, all system servers
are monitored to ensure that usage and storage capacities are not exceeded.
Communication logs are also checked frequently for any interruption in service between
the modems and the network. If SCRAM
NET becomes non-operational, AMS customers
are properly notified. AMS has developed contingency and backup plans to ensure that
any business disruption caused by a server malfunction is minimal.
The SCRAM Bracelet will upload readings to the modem at a scheduled communication
time. In order to send the data forward to the network, an analog phone line must be
available. Once the network receives bracelet data, it is stored in a secure environment
and is made available on the SCRAM
NET application. Internet access is required to
access SCRAM
NET. Throughout the data transfer, client confidentiality is maintained.
Additional Information
LIST OF ACRONYMS
The following list provides definitions for the acronyms contained in this document.
Acronym Definition
AMC Alert Management Console
AMS Alcohol Monitoring Systems
BAC Blood Alcohol Concentration