EMS Wireless SelectaCell-19S, Operator'S Manual

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SelectaCell
TM
Operator’s Manual – Preliminary EMS Wireless
EMS Wireless
SelectaCell®-19S Manual
Confidential and Proprietary Information
IM609873-1 Rev 01
07/11/05
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8.0 Setup Instructions
There are two setup methods that may be used to select and set a 5 or 15 MHz frequency band on
SelectaCell™;
a. Manual Push Button
b. Computer setup through the USB ports
Setup Instructions using the Manual Push Button
SelectaCell-19S must be set up to the proper assigned frequency band before completing installation.
After band selection, the unit will enter the downlink monitor state for determining optimum
positioning of the unit. Once this process is complete, the unit will power up in the assigned band
(displayed in preamble) each time the unit is power cycled.
LCD Preamble Message:
[ SelectaCell-19S]
EMS Wireless
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V1.0 Date (Software version and date)
Band A Assigned band
Test for signal strength at each window to identify the location with the greatest signal strength.
1. Using a subscriber unit (cell phone) and monitoring the signal strength indicators (number
of bars displayed on the phone), check each window location. The window location that
has the most displayed bars should be the location selected. Place the unit on the
windowsill or on a counter or nearby table top or other convenient location with the LCD
display facing indoors.
Note: Please do not locate the SelectaCell in an area that can be obstructed either in front or behind,
e.g. bookshelf, cornered areas, behind closed blinds or plants
.
A. Select PCS Band of Operation Manually
Select by:
1. Depress and hold button (which is located just above the USB port) about 3 seconds while
connecting AC power to the unit.
2. Release button during the preamble messages being displayed on the LCD screen.
3. Current band assignment setup on the unit will display, blinking on/off (
e.g . Band A)
4. Each time button is pressed, it will now advance the unit to the next band in 5 MHz
segments. Continue pressing the button until the desired band either 15 MHz or 5 MHz
band segment is selected. If desired band is already displayed, proceed to next step.