Cellular Telephone Information for
Electric Metering Installations
Approved Cellular Phones for Connection to Electric Metering Devices
| Manufacturer |
Model Name |
Model Number |
| Telenetics |
Omega |
OM-DIGX-2K-1CO-oA |
| Trans Tel Group Inc. |
RTS-DataPak-C |
RTS-DataPak-C |
Note: The devices listed are the only models approved for use with Consumers Energy metering equipment. Both devices require a PC or laptop computer for programming or, the cellular phone provider can program the phone with over the air programming.
The Omega model is now marketed by CalAmp.
Cellular Telephone Equipment Specifications
| Enclosure |
NEMA Type 3, 3R or 4 UL approved Mounting holes Knock outs in the bottom for conduit |
| Power Supply |
90 - 277 Vac 60Hz Fuse Protected |
Cellular Transceiver |
CDMA 1xRTT User programmable |
Dial Tone Interface |
Standard loop start interface Must provide dial tone and ringer for standard modem operations RJ11 jack, terminal connection or both |
| Antenna |
Connection for external antenna provided |
Environmental Operating Range |
-20F to 120F Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
While Consumers Energy does not endorse any specific provider for equipment or cell service, all digital devices need to be equipped with an analog-to-digital converter.