Operation
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Tariff timer functions
Using call register information, the tariff timer function maintains
a record of outgoing call times and allows you to optionally set a
total limit on the duration of outgoing calls and also determine the
action(s) that should occur if the limit is exceeded. See also
functions.
•
View time used
- dial
0#3810
- Shows the number of minutes used
since the tariff time count was reset.
•
Set new tariff limit
- dial
0#3820
- Sets the number of minutes for
the tariff that applies to the inserted SIM card. Valid entries are ‘1’
to ‘99999’ minutes, press
#
to save.
•
Action taken at time limit
(dial
0#3830
) - This group of op-
tions determine what should happen when the tariff time limit is
reached. In all but the ‘Show status’ and ‘Set to no action’ options,
you can also arrange to send a pre-determined status SMS mes-
sage to a designated phone number. This optional SMS message
function is fulfilled by the
0#55130
).
•
Show status
- dial
0#38310
- Indicates the current action setting.
•
Set to no action
- dial
0#38320
- Determines that no action
should be taken when the tariff time limit is exceeded.
•
Set to alert only
- dial
0#38330
- When the tariff timer limit
is exceeded, the display will show the number of minutes
remaining or exceeded (and an optional text message can also
be sent to a specified number).
•
Set to busy tone
- dial
0#38340
- When the tariff timer limit
is exceeded, a busy tone will be output and the unit will
only accept outgoing emergency calls (and an optional text
message can also be sent to a specified number). Menu items
remain accessible.
•
Set to open loop
- dial
0#38350
- When the tariff timer limit
is exceeded, the unit will place the link to the connected
telephone into an open circuit (no voltage) condition and an
optional text message will also be sent (if one is stored using
the
0#55130
)). This mode
is typically used when the unit is connected to a PBX (Private
Branch eXchange) trunk line. In this mode, the user interface
will no longer be accessible.
To remove the open loop condition, either send a text message
to
reset the tariff timer
(‘
pppp
re
’ where
pppp
is the Terminal
for more details) or tempo-
rarily remove power. When power is restored, the unit will no
longer be in open loop mode and the menu functions will be
accessible to reset the tariff timer or change the action. If no
changes are made, one more call can be made, however, when
that call is ended, the line will return to open loop. Incoming
calls will ring as normal and can be answered. At the end of the
call, the line will return to open loop.
•
Set to use landline
- dial
0#38360
- When the tariff timer limit
is exceeded, all outgoing calls will be routed via the landline
connection (this option is available only on units that include a
landline connection facility).
