Product Manual

APPENDIX A
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GPRS Mobile Transmission
CAUTION: GPRS mobile hookup time will vary depending on location. It may require between
5 and 60 seconds to initiate a communication link. Signal loss at the onset of transmission or during
transmission may occur due to environmental variables.
NOTE: The location for antenna for GPRS and WLAN are interchangeable.
GPRS option applies to ELI 150c only.
GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) is a world standard for digital cellular communications. GPRS
(General Packet Radio Service) is the digital data transmission standard for the GSM network. Similar to GSM
cellular phones, the ELI 150c GPRS mobile connectivity option requires a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) smart
card. A SIM comprises a microcontroller, ROM for programs, and EPROM for information. Information stored on
the SIM includes the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) which is a unique identifying number, plus
various network-specific user and security data..
SIM cards and data network plans are not offered for sale by Mortara Instrument and must be purchased separately
from your local provider. The ELI 150c GPRS mobile connectivity option is factory installed. Please note that for
GPRS mobile transmission, the SIM card must have data capabilities enabled.
For GPRS mobile transmission, set the Sync media to GPRS in the configuration. Choose the radio frequency band
appropriate for your location: 900/1800 MHz are used in most parts of the world: Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle
East, Africa; 850/1900 MHz are used in the United States, Canada, Mexico and most countries of South America.
The following wireless network parameters must be provided by the IT Manager of the facility where the receiving
station (e.g. E-scribe) is located:
Host IP
Port Number
NOTE: The receiving station’s IP-address must be visible on the public network (Internet).
The following parameters must be provided by the network service provider of the SIM card:
Access Point Name
Access Point User Name
Access Point Password
The Access Point Name (APN, also called WAP) is a string with structure “NetwordID.OperatorIdentifier”.
SIM Card Installation
Power off the ELI 150c. Open the printer cover and remove the pack of thermal paper. There is a small access
panel on the floor of the paper tray. Remove the screw and lift off the access panel.
Using your finger, slide the SIM card socket towards the back of the unit (follow the arrow printed on the
circuit board to the “open position”). Again, using your finger, lift the socket upright. To insert the SIM card,
hold the SIM card so the gold contact is facing you and the key (angle-notched corner) is in the upper right.
Slide the SIM card in between the two recessed notches of the socket. Lower the socket so the SIM card key
appears in the lower right corner. Slide the socket towards the front of the unit (follow the arrow on the circuit
board to the “lock position”).
NOTE: Notched corner of SIM card must be located properly in socket. Do not force socket connector if
SIM is not seated properly.
Replace access panel, screw, and thermal paper. Power on the electrocardiograph.