Modem connection problem

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rudiemm
2012-02-06 08:46

Question:
I've had a look at the Meter Read Log, and although the modem connected once or twice during the day, for the most part there was a connection failure.


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rudiemm
2012-02-06 08:48

Answer:
I suspect one of the following:


  • Out of airtime
  • modem/arial tampered with
  • network signal strength change on site at the modem's specific location

We have had rare cases were it was a cable fault at a meter. The RS485 network was incorrectly connected: the modem that was also in the cover pushed against it and it made wrong electrical contacts. RS485 network problems are sometimes difficult to find.


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