WTI PollCat NetLink, User Manual

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12.2.2. Callout
If "Callout" is selected, NetLink will call a remote modem when
an alarm is generated. After contacting the modem, NetLink can
then send an Alarm Message and/or execute a user-defined
command string. Typically, the Alarm Message describes the type
of event that has occurred, and the Auto Execute Command string
will usually report status or prompt the NetLink to download data.
Note: In order to use the Callout action, Modem
Port parameters must first be properly defined as
described in Section 4.4.4.
When the Callout action is selected, the following items must be
defined at the configuration menu for the specified alarm:
·
Phone Number: Enter the number for your remote modem.
·
Message: (Optional) Enter a message to describe the type of
alarm event that occurred; for example "CHECK PBX".
·
Auto-Execute: (Optional) Enable the Auto-execute function
and then define the command string at the "Execute
Commands" prompt. Auto Execute command strings are
discussed further in Section 12.3.
12.2.3. Alphanumeric Page
When this Alarm Action is selected, NetLink will dial up to three
alphanumeric pagers when an alarm is generated. After contacting
each pager, NetLink can then send an Alarm Message that
describes the nature of the alarm.
Note: In order to use the Alphanumeric Page action,
Modem Port communications parameters must be
properly defined as described in Section 4.4.4.
When Alphanumeric Page is selected, the following items must be
defined at the configuration menu for the specified alarm:
·
Phone Number: Enter the number for your pager service.
·
Pager ID Numbers: Enter up to three Pager ID numbers.
When an alarm is generated, NetLink will contact all defined
Pager ID numbers, starting with Pager ID #1.
·
Message: (Optional) Enter a message to describe the type of
alarm event that occurred; for example "80% FULL".
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Alarm Actions