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DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00
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Using text messaging
The DZM uses text messaging functionality to:
Receive text messages sent via the Iridium satellite network from another satellite or cell modem or by email.
Refer to "APPENDIX C: Sending SMS text messages to a DZM" on page 86 for further information about how
messages can be sent to your DZM.
Transmit GPS position data. Refer to "Using GPS tracking" on page 31 for further information about
transmitting GPS position data.
Text messages may be received or transmitted using a laptop computer connected to the DZM. The laptop
computer must have specialized Flightcell
®
SMS Console software installed. Refer to "APPENDIX B: Installing
and using Flightcell
®
SMS text messaging software" on page 82 for further information about installing and
using this text messaging software.
Receiving a text message
When a new text message is received:
The message will display on the LCD screen of the DZM.
Press the
CANCEL key to return to the 'Main Screen'.
Using the Received Messages screen
The last 30 text messages received will remain in the 'Received Messages' memory. The most recent message will
have the lowest message number.
The oldest message (i.e. message number 30) will be replaced when a new message is received. Messages
cannot be deleted manually.
NOTE!
All received messages are deleted when the DZM is powered off.
STEP 1 - Accessing the Received Messages screen:
Press the
MENU key to enter the menu system. The 'Main Menu' displays.