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2.1
Transfer of Data
The Prophet
™
communicates to the TankLink
®
data center using a wireless cellular
technology called GSM Short Message Service. This technology allows the unit to
transmit digital data to the TankLink
®
data center using the existing network of GSM
cellular towers deployed throughout North America. In order to transmit a data packet,
the local GSM cellular carrier must provide SMS (Short Message Service). Fortunately,
nearly all areas in the United States have at least one GSM
SMS enabled carrier. Many
regions have two
GSM SMS carriers. In these areas, our GSM modem selects the
strongest signal automatically. No user selectable carrier is available in this unit. There is
no difference in cost using one carrier over the other, unlike cellular telephone rate plans
from competing companies. Once the data is at the TankLink
®
data center, it may be
viewed over the internet using a standard web browser (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer
or Netscape Navigator), downloaded to applications such as Microsoft Excel, or it may
be used to trigger events such as an e-mail or page to a local sales or service
representative. To access the data provided by the Prophet
™
unit, a current monitoring
service agreement with SupplyNet Communications is required. For help with accessing
the TankLink
®
web site, see Chapter 5. Since the Prophet
™
is a wireless device, care
must be taken when installing the unit to minimize interference from nearby equipment
or structures. For installation guidelines, please refer to Chapter 2.
2.2
Product Highlights
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No telephone line is required for communication.
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No external power source is required.
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Fast, simple installation.
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Flexible sensing technology.
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Fixed monitoring costs.
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Readily available replacement batteries.
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Unlimited applications.
