NRG USER MANUAL
SymphoniePLUS3 User Guide
SymphoniePLUS3_DataLogger_Manual
Rev. 17
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31 December 2018
GSM Cellular Account
Before installing your GSM iPack, a GSM cellular account must be activated by a cellular service
provider. Your GSM service provider will supply you with a SIM card that contains the GSM cellular
account programming information.
In August 2014, the GSM 3G iPackGPS (model 7984) became available and is compatible with 3G HSPA
networks (as well as 2G GPRS networks). In many locations 2G GSM (GPRS) is still available, and the (2G)
GSM iPackGPS (model 4622) can still be utilized. However, in 2014, a growing number of network
providers began migrating away from 2G to 3G and 4G service (for example, AT&T in North America).
As of the beginning of 2017, 2G GSM service was unavailable in many regions of North America,
rendering the 2G iPackGPS (model 4622) obsolete in those areas. Be certain to work with the cell
provider in your area to determine which services are available, and obtain an appropriate account and
SIM. Circuit Switched Data (CSD) is no longer available in most areas.
Please note that GSM iPacks shipped prior to April 2006 (SN:3122xxxx) cannot handle GPRS connections.
GSM iPacks shipped after June 1, 2010 include a WindLinx enabled SIM.
The SIM card must be installed into the GSM iPack before the iPack can be installed. Detailed
instructions for opening and closing the iPack can be found in the next chapter of this manual. A PIN
(Personal Identification Number) number may also be provided and its use is supported by the iPack. Be
sure to inform your cellular service provider that you need the account enabled for data service.
Record your GSM iPack cellular parameters using the GSM iPack Data Sheet worksheet found in the
Appendices of this manual.
CDMA Cellular Account (Verizon)
Before using your CDMA iPack, a data account must be established with Verizon. In order to activate
your CDMA account, you will need to provide Verizon with the CDMA iPack’s Electronic Serial Number
(ESN). The iPack’s unique ESN can be found on a label on the CDMA iPack.
Once you have given the ESN to the cellular provider and the account has been activated, you will need
to register the phone in a Verizon home area. This is done through SDR by connecting the iPack directly
to your computer, or by accessing the iPack through the logger’s iPack access port, or through menus
accessed from the logger’s keypad. The phone will then download the account information
automatically. It is absolutely essential that a test call is performed prior to installing the CDMA iPack in
the field.
iPackGPS users can use the Manual Dial feature [Home][3][4][5] to switch a CDMA iPackGPS betweem
WindLinx and Verizon service through use of an initialization string (*22899;). Sending this initialization
string updates the iPackGPS modem’s PRL (Preferred Roaming List).
When entering *22899; in the Manual Dial screen, use the up arrow to enter a *, use the right arrow key
to enter a semi-colon, and then press the “SET” button on the logger’s keypad.
