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.