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C H A P T E R 3
Communication
All methods of communication with the TRITON+ require a field
(laptop) computer or office computer equipped with the ADS
Qstart
XML
software.
Wireless, remote communication occurs through a wireless antenna
and an internal modem housed inside the monitor.
Direct, on-site communication with the monitor is possible through
an intrinsically-safe (IS) USB serial interface connection between
the monitor and a laptop computer.
As well as providing an overview of communications, this chapter
contains information and instructions concerning the following:
z Activating the SIM card
z Installing the Antenna
z Replacing the SIM card, as necessary (TRITON+ 8000-FST-
IM-4WW-ATT, 8000-FST-IM-EP-4WW-ATT, 8000-FST-IM-
4WW-VZW, and 8000-FST-IM-EP-4WW-VZW come with
the SIM cards pre-installed.
z Connecting the antenna for wireless communication
z Connecting a USB interface cable directly to the monitor for
on-site communication
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