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Installation Manual - ARES CS5 with cellular mode, rev.A
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5.2Bog'liq Fracsun ARES CS5 Install Manual, revA
Installation Manual - ARES CS5 with cellular mode, rev.A
Page 5 of 16
5.2
Cellular signal
Depending on your model, ARES will operate on either a 3G or LTE CAT-M1 network. ARES must have decent signal
strength to successfully connect to a nearby cellular tower and communicate with the Fracsun cloud. A site survey is
highly recommended before installation.
5.2.1 Site survey
There are several ways to perform a site survey for the best cellular connectivity. The most
convenient way is to use a smart phone on a AT&T or T-Mobile network. Verizon uses a
different carrier frequency, therefore will not work for performing a site survey. An Android
phone is recommended to perform the site survey if available. Apple devices have a built-in
“Field Test” mode that allows you to see the signal strength, which may or may not work on
certain iPhone versions. Apps on Android devices have many options, like selecting the carrier
frequency (3G or 4G/LTE) and visualizing the signal level on a gauge or a chart.
• Android devices: open the Play Store and download any of the following apps:
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Network Cell Info Lite by M2Catalyst, LLC.
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Signal Strength by Lakshman
• Apple devices: Open the call dialer and type in: *3001#12345#* to enter Field Test mode.
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Go to the “Serving Cell Measurements” page to view the Measured RSSI.
5.2.2 Signal strength
The device’s signal strength is in a “healthy” range when the RSSI is greater than -100 dBm (the closer to 0, the
stronger the signal). The signal quality, which measures relative noise in the connection, should be greater than 35%
(the closer to 100%, the better the quality). Both signal strength and quality impact the health of the connection. For
example, a site survey measuring an RSSI of -92 dBm at 45% quality would be “Fair” for the 3G band and “Good” for
the LTE CAT-M1 band, making it a good candidate for an install location.
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