Figure 13 shows the GprsPlatformService in a AX-3.4 or early build AX-3.5 JACE, with property descriptions listed below.
Figure 13. GprsPlatformService under PlatformServices in station running on JACE (AX-3.4 or early AX-3.5)
All properties in this GprsPlatformService are read-only status types, and include the following:
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Platform Service Description
Text string from lexicon key “GprsPlatformService.description”.
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Data
Results returned from reading “
/dev/gprs/data”, concatenated into a single text string. Includes properties and values below starting with Rssi through Imei. If a read error occurs with this file, it will indicate a message similar to “resource manager UnresolvedException”. -
Status
Either {ok} or {fault}. If “
/dev/gprs/data” is available and readable, then {ok}. If gprsd is not running (or it has shut down/not started for some reason), then {fault}. -
Rssi
Received signal strength indicator (i.e. number of “bars”), as a numeral from 0 to 5. Status follows Status property above.
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Roam
Whether or not the connected cell is in-network. Status follows Status property above.
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On-Demand Ppp Enabled
Either true or false. Reflects the platform configuration as shown in the “Provider” section of the Gprs Modem Configuration view. See Provider.
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IP
IP address of this JACE via the Service Provider’s VPN network, providing PPP is active. If PPP is not active, this is an empty string (with status following Status property above).
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Imsi
International Mobile Subscriber Identity. Unique identity for this cellular device, incorporating the SIM card identity.
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Imei
International Mobile Equipment Identity. Unique ID for the actual GPRS modem device, reflecting a code incorporating the modem manufacturer and model.
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Sim
SIM, or Subscriber Identity Module. Unique ID of the SIM card installed in the GPRS modem.