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ADR Series Data Recorders

Configuring a Modem for an ADR

This Tech Note explains how to configure a third-party modem to work with one of Peek’s ADR data recorder

units. These instructions are compatible with the following ADR units:

• ADR-1000

• ADR-1000 Plus

• ADR-2000

• ADR-2000 Plus

• ADR-3000

• ADR-3000 Plus

These instructions do not apply to the ADR-6000 units.

Note Whichever of the ADR units is being used, it should be updated to the newest

version of the ADR firmware. This means version 4.6 for the basic ADR-1000,

2000, and 3000 units, and version 6.12 for the Plus versions.

The TOPS software package includes instructions on how to configure the computer's modem for

communications with an ADR unit, but it does not provide any details on configuring the modem attached to the

ADR unit itself. Customers have a couple of options for these connections: they can either purchase the Peek

Traffic modem specifically designed and hardened for use with an ADR unit out in the elements, or they can

connect the unit via some other kind of modem. Both Peek and non-Peek modems must be configured using a

utility program called the ADR Modem Configurer, which is included on the TOPS Installation CD.

However, if a particular type of modem is not supported within Peek’s ADR Modem Configurer Program, a

new modem configuration file has to be created for proper configuration of the modem. This can be done by

Peek Traffic for a nominal fee, or a user may decide to create the modem file themselves. This document

explains the generic configuration settings for a modem that will enable it to communicate with a Peek ADR.

The configuration process has four steps:

1. The creation of a modem setup file on a PC, using the ADR Modem Configurer utility

2. The temporary connection of the ADR's modem to the PC using a serial cable

3. The configuration of the modem using the utility and a modem settings file

4. The attachment of the newly configured modem to the field ADR unit

Summary of content (11 pages)

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ADR Series Data Recorders Configuring a Modem for an ADR This Tech Note explains how to configure a third-party modem to work with one of Peek’s ADR data recorder units. These instructions are compatible with the following ADR units: • • • • • • ADR-1000 ADR-1000 Plus ADR-2000 ADR-2000 Plus ADR-3000 ADR-3000 Plus These instructions do not apply to the ADR-6000 units. Note Whichever of the ADR units is being used, it should be updated to the newest version of the ADR firmware. This means version 4.
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Selecting Modems to Use With TOPS and Your ADRs For long term reliability, be sure to use environmentally rugged modems in the field (such as Peek’s LPM modem.) A single configuration may not work for all types of modems. With this in mind, it is recommended that you use the same modems in the central office (for TOPS) and attached to the ADRs in the field. This should result in the highest percentage of connection rates over time. Note If a V.90 (56K) modem is used with the central software and a non-V.
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Installing the Modem Configurer Before configuring the modem, the ADR Modem Configurer utility will have to be installed. It comes with the TOPS installation CD, but is not installed as part of TOPS. It includes both the utility itself and a set of preconfigured modem files, which can be used directly or copied as the source for your own modem file. To install the configurator, follow these steps: 1. On a Windows computer, insert the TOPS CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2.
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Choosing/Editing a Modem File To configure a modem, we'll use the ADR Modem Configurer utility, as installed in the previous section. Many types of modems are already provided with a modem configuration file. However, if the modem to be configured is not one of the supported modems, a new modem configuration file will have to be created by editing one of the existing files. To select a modem configuration file: 1.
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. A typical modem file is only a few lines of text (shown below) that provides the text commands that will be sent to the modem (using the standard 'AT' prefix). Typically, the first two lines are comment fields that identify the target modem for this configuration file. You can change this text as long as the single quote (') remains the first character on each line. Figure 2 – A typical modem setup file open in Notepad 6.
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Purpose of the Command Typical command Hang-up on loss of DTR &D2 Notes This also has the affect of not allowing the modem to answer a call unless the DTR line has been asserted by the ADR. See the Application Note below describing the process in which a modem connection is established with the ADR.
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Configuring the Modem To configure the modem , you'll first need to plug the modem into the PC with a serial cable and use the ADR Modem Configurer utility to select the proper .mdm file. Follow these steps: 1. Using a serial cable, connect the modem to the PC where the properly configured modem file (.mdm) is stored. Make sure the modem has power. 2. Go to S t a r t menu and open the P r o g r a m s list. Open the P e e k group and launch the A D R M o d e m C o n f i g T o o l .
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Troubleshooting the Modem Setup After you've installed the modem on the ADR, you should test the connection between your central software and the ADR. If you continue to have a problem, you may need to try a different configuration for your modem. Try editing the modem file and configuring the modem again, and then retest. Once you find a successful set of modem parameters for a particular brand and model of modem, it should work repeatedly.
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Pre-configured Modem Files These pre-configured modem files are installed along with the ADR Modem Configurer utility. Table 2 – ADR Modem Configuration files Type of Modem Setup File 3COM 56K 3com56k.mdm 3COM 56K disable V.90 3com56kb.mdm 3COM US Robotics V.90 56K 3com.mdm Boca Research Modem Pm1440 - (AutoRel) bocapm14.mdm CC4144-MIT 14.4 PCMCIA Modem - (MNP10 AutoRel Retrain) cc4144.mdm Cellect 14.4 - (Cellular MNP/LAPM only) cellect.mdm DF2814 V.
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Type of Modem Setup File Practical Peripheral PM14400FX - 14.4k ppm14400.mdm Practical Peripheral PM2400SA / Hayes 2400 (Phone=RS232) ppm.mdm QBlazer Plus qbl-plus.mdm Racal-Datacom ALM3226 V.32bis Cellular Modem - (Auto Retrain) alm3226.mdm Simple Tech. PCMCIA Modem - 28.8k - (MNP10 AutoRel Retrain) simple28.mdm Starcom 1442F-1 - 14.4k starcom3.mdm Starcom 3342E-208-2 - 33.4k starcom4.mdm Starcom 3342E-208-2 - 33.4k for ADR-6000 starcom5.mdm Starcom 3342E-208-2 - 33.
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Additional Guidance The following additional resources are available for all customers should they have the need for extra guidance concerning the ADR Series Data Recorders and their operation with communications hardware. Documentation Table 3 — Additional documentation available for TOPS and related hardware Document Part Number TOPS Installation Manual 81-896 TOPS Operating Manual 81-897 TOPS v3.