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Cellular Telephone Information for Electric Metering Installations

Approved Cellular Phones for Connection to Electric Metering Devices

Manufacturer

Model Name

Model #

TeleneticsOmegaOM-DIGX-2K-1C0-0A
TransTel Group Inc.RTS-DataPak-CRTS-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 and is recommended for multiple meter installations. The TransTel RTS can only be used with a single meter.

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.