# Alphanumeric Pager Advanced Settings

When an Alphanumeric Pager is selected as the destination type, there are additional features available under the Advanced Tab:

Request Test Report Callback -- When button pressed, the RTU will conduct a call back session (sending status report) to the pager using all parameters as currently configured. That session will begin as soon as the needed device is available and the RTU is not in program mode.

Call Back String -- This is the string that will be included in the report indicating the phone number of the RTU. Alpha pagers have a 30 char limit and any printable ASCII is allowed.

Pager Terminal Block Size -- Controls the fragmentation of reports into blocks. Block Range is 120-32000, and the default is 120. Lowering this block value can introduce message truncation. To determine if there is any truncation of messages, spin through the channel status dialog to verify no warnings are triggered. This value should never be larger than the terminals “message size.”

Report Block Limit -- Controls the total length of any report.

Pager Identification Number -- Used during TAP session to indicate the target terminal during session with service provider.

Pager Password -- Used during TAP session as required.

CR/LF Translation -- Provides way to control line layout for a specific terminal. Specify up to 5 characters to be substituted for all CR/LF character in any reports. Up to 5 ASCII bytes (printable or non-printable characters. Certain service providers may have problems with non-printable characters.). Null string will preserve CR/LF in TAP session.

Exclude tagwords in any channel status message to this destination -- Provides way to prevent all tagwords from appearing in any channel status message reported to this destination. Helps reduce overall report byte count. The PIN name will also be excluded.