User Manual

MBF, Multi Band Repeater

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USER'S MANUAL

5.7.1.2

Monitoring Modem Connection

The Control Module constantly monitors the status of the modem connection to ensure that it is working

properly, and that the modem is logged in to the network.

In case the modem is not registered to the network, or the Control Module cannot properly communicate with

the modem, a power cycling of the modem is initiated, after which the modem will reinitialized.

5.7.1.3

Scheduled Modem Power Cycling

In addition to polling the modem to ensure the repeater online status, the Control Module can be configured

to perform an automatic power cycling on a scheduled time of the day. Power cycling the modem ensures the

latest network configuration for the modem, such as the HLR Update Interval etc.

Note! By default, the scheduled modem power cycling is disabled.

5.7.2 Communication via Wireless Modem

There are two different ways of communication for a wireless (GSM) modem:

 Using data call / modem connection.

Note! This requires the SIM-card in the modem to be configured with data service.

 Using SMS to configure the repeater with simple text messages

Note! SMS functionality is not implemented in this SW release.

The Axell Element Manager always uses data call communication with the repeater, why all repeaters being

controlled by the AEM must have data service enabled on the SIM card.

Configuring the repeater to send alarms and reports via SMS it is still possible to establish data calls to the

repeater, as long as the SIM card is data service enabled.

5.7.2.1

Modem Configuration, not using GPRS

Select

“Configuration” and

“Communication”

Select Data Call

Initialization string

Connect times

AEM addressed are

set via the AEM

2004-01-01

Select Data Call

Set the modem initialization string. This string differs between networks. Primary