/70 User guide F251m terminal Fixed Cellular Terminal for Small office Home office (SoHo) applications
/70 1 F251m ........................................................................................ 6 2 SUPPLIED PARTS ................................................................... 7 3 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS AND LIGHT INDICATORS... 7 4 SIM CARD ................................................................................ 8 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 CONNECTIONS .......................................................................
/70 11.4.2 11.4.3 11.4.4 11.4.5 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.11.1 11.11.2 11.11.3 11.11.4 Making a second call ............................................................... 29 Receiving a second call ........................................................... 29 Conference calls....................................................................... 30 Connecting active and held calls ............................................. 30 Phonebook (abbreviated dialing)..............................
/70 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Limited Warranty Conditions .................................................. 63 Ericsson Warranty ................................................................... 63 What Ericsson will do.............................................................. 63 Conditions................................................................................ 64 18 REGULATORY INFORMATION ......................................... 66 19 DEFINITIONS ............................................
/70 Ericsson F251m First edition, November 2001 This manual has been published by Ericsson Radio Systems, AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual needed by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Radio Systems, AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of the manual. All rights reserved © Ericsson España, S.A.
/70 1 F251M The F251m is a flexible and cost-effective solution for connecting your SoHo telephone system to the digital wireless GSM network.
/70 2 SUPPLIED PARTS After unpacking check that the following parts are included: - GSM FCT - Battery cable - AC power supply - Cable - Antenna - 5m phone cable - Wall bracket - Screws - User guide - DA20 (optional) – Alkaline (AA) holder (optional) 3 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS AND LIGHT INDICATORS - GSM radio indicator (greed led) - Power indicator (red led) - Telephone interface - Antenna connector - Power connector
/70 - RS232 port - Maintenance connector - SIM card holder 4 SIM CARD Your network operator provides you with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains information about your telephone number and the services included in your subscription, among other things. Warning!: switch off the FCT before you insert or remove your SIM card.
/70 Warning!: In order to avoid GSM interferences (noises), place the FCT at least 3 meters (horizontal) away from electronic devices, including the telephone equipment connected to the FCT, or other household electronic devices such as televisions or radio receivers. The difference in height should be at least 2 meters (vertical). This is not necessary if you use telephone devices that fulfil the Immunity Characteristics settled by the IEC CISPR-24 standard.
/70 The PBX should meet the following generic requirements for FCT connectivity: • The PBX must offer the possibility of analog trunks. Otherwise, the ISDN FI12 adapter accessory will be necessary. (see “FCT accessories” on page 41). • One position of the trunk must be assigned to each FCT terminal. • The trunk card must support either Busy Tone Detection (BTD) or Polarity Reversal Detection on answer and release.
/70 Note: it is recommended that there is a minimum distance of 3 meters between the FCT and the PBX. The maximum cable distance between the PBX and the FCT should not exceed 600 meters, and the connection cable must be at least 0,4 mm2. Warning!: if you install more than one FCT to a PBX, their antennas have to be separated with a distance of 20 cm in height or 2 meters in horizontal. 5.
/70 3. Close the SIM card holder and place the front cover back in previous position. 5.3.2 Connect a telephone to the FCT Connect a fixed telephone to the FCT telephone line. Note: You will use this telephone for dialing the PIN number. 5.3.3 Switch on the FCT Connect the Power Supply. The FCT switches on automatically and the Green and Red light indicators start flashing. 5.3.
/70 Most SIM cards are protected with a PIN (Personal Identity Number), which you get from your network operator and which you need in order to access the network. If the SIM card is not protected by the PIN code then you do not need to enter the PIN and the FCT starts automatically the Network Search. If the SIM card is protected by the PIN code, then the Green and Red light indicators flash simultaneously.
/70 When a network is found, the Green Light Indicator switches on or flashes depending on the GSM signal strength. (See Light Indicators on page 6). Note: if the Green Light is off you do not have access to the GSM network at your present location. Now you have prepared the FCT for wall installation. Please, follow the instructions below for complete wall installation. 5.4 INSTALLING THE FCT ON THE WALL 5.4.
/70 Do not install the FCT in a bathroom, wet or damp basement or in an outdoor location. Do not install the FCT on walls or rooms that contain large amounts of metal, steel or wiring. Do not expose the FCT to extreme temperatures (near radiators, cooling vents, etc). If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement. See “FCT accessories” on page 41 5.4.2 Wall mounting Please proceed as indicated in the following picture.
/70 3) Press the FCT down Warning!: once you have fixed the FCT to the wall and switch it on, check the final status of the Red and Green lights. If the Red and/or Green Lights are off, there is a problem with the power supply or the GSM signal. See “Troubleshooting and FCT indicators” on page 34 Now the FCT is ready for connecting devices and make calls.
/70 Note: if you want to remove the FCT from the wall bracket then you have to press the flap (step 1) as indicated in the following picture. And then push the FCT upwards (step 2). 5.5 CONNECTING FIXED LINE DEVICES Connect the fixed line devices to the FCT (Telephone Line connector) with telephone wire in the same way as with an analog telephone line. Fixed line devices are connected in parallel to the telephone cable.
/70 Telephone Display Fax PC modem Note: remember that you do not have to worry about the two wire Telephone cable polarity when making connections; if the two wires are reversed the FCT and the fixed line devices are not affected at all. Tip: if your house or company is already wired with telephone cable, you only need to connect the cable to the FCT RJ11 connector and your telephone line will be up and running in all rooms.
/70 Use any of the telephones connected to the FCT and make a call. Check the speech quality and ask the receiver to call you back to confirm that you can also receive calls. If you have problems, see “Troubleshooting and FCT indicators” on page 34 6 USING TELEPHONES Fixed telephones connected to the FCT telephone line work in the same way as if they were connected to a Fixed Network. Note: you can also benefit from some FCT functionality that you do not usually have on your fixed network.
/70 Otherwise, you can alternatively dial each of the following sequences and check each time if the numbers appear on your CLI display by conducting the “Ring Back Test” after a specific sequence is dialed. You should find that one of the three sequences allows you to visualize the number “1234567890” on your display when the “Ring Back Test” is conducted. CLI standard Dialing sequence ETSI DTMF **000*1# ETSI V.
/70 8 USING FAX MACHINES The FCT terminal allows the connection of Group 3 analog faxes to the FCT telephone interface, in the same way as a telephone. Warning!: the fax communication service has to be registered with your network operator, as the network will not otherwise accept faxes to be sent/received. 8.
/70 data calls (Internet browsing, e-mail, etc.) through the FCT line. To be able to send and receive data calls, you need: - a PC equipped with an analog modem and the appropriate computer program (Web Browser, E-mail, etc). This is a standard configuration for most PCs in the market. - a SIM card that supports data transmission over the GSM network. Note: if you do not have a modem in your PC, the FCT can be configured to act as a modem itself.
/70 Warning!: the GPRS data communication service has to be registered with your network operator, as the network will not otherwise accept GPRS calls. If your SIM card supports GPRS, your network operator must supply you with a user name and password in order to access the GPRS network, and optionally, to improve the Internet connection, a DNS address and a Proxy address. You need to configure the Dial-up Networking program in your PC in order to establish a GPRS connection.
/70 Tip: if you already have an Internet connection configured for the fixed line, you do not need to make any changes, just connect your PC to the FCT line instead of the fixed line. Warning!: if your modem is an old model and is not able to send the CNG tone, you should include *02* previous to the called number(B-number) in order to indicate the FCT that the call to be made is a data call (Example: *02*B-number).
/70 10 USING PBX For a PBX connection, first, you should: • Check that the PBX fulfills the requirements for FCT connectivity (see “Installing an FCT connected to a PBX” on page 8) • Follow all FCT installation steps specified in “Preparing your FCT” and “Installing the FCT on the wall” on pages 10 and 13 Warning!: the PBX may require specific programming; both this and the FCT installation should be done by specialized service personnel.
/70 11 ADVANCED FEATURES If a DTMF telephone is connected to the FCT, the following features can be accessed 11.1 CHANGING VOLUME During a call, you can increase or decrease the received volume level. 11.2 • Increase volume: dial R#### • Decrease volume: dial R**** DIVERTING CALLS (CALL FORWARD) You can divert incoming calls to another phone number when you are unable to answer.
/70 To manage With Dial … diversion of calls … Function … Always Activate **21*Phone_number# 1 beep Deactivate ##21# 3 beeps 1 beep if activated 3 beeps if deactivated Check status *#21# When busy Activate **67*Phone_number# 1 beep Deactivate ##67# 3 beeps 1 beep if activated 3 beeps if deactivated Check status *#67# When no answer Activate **61*Phone_number# 1 beep Deactivate ##61# 3 beeps 1 beep if activated 3 beeps if deactivated Check status *#61# When out of reach Activate **6
/70 Warning!: these dialing sequences may vary depending on your network operator. If these do not work, please consult your network operator or check the user guide provided with your subscription.
/70 You can handle more than one call simultaneously. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call, and then switch between the two calls. You can also set up a Conference call to have a joint conversation with up to four people. 11.4.1 Call waiting service If you wish to be able to receive a second call while another call is in progress, you must turn on the Call waiting service.
/70 • To continue the ongoing call and reject the waiting call: press R 0 • To put the ongoing call on hold and answer the waiting call: press R 1 • To end the ongoing call and answer the waiting call: press R2 Note: if divert when busy is on, the waiting call is diverted to the number you have specified 11.4.4 Conference calls In a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to four other people. To create a conference call, you must have one active call and one call on hold.
/70 Warning!: Pos has to have two digits always.
/70 During a call, you can press keys 0-9, * and # to perform banking by phone or other interactive services, or control an answering machine. 11.8 CONTROLLING CALL TIME (MINUTE MINDER) If the minute minder is activated, you hear a beep once every minute during a call as a reminder of the duration of the ongoing call.
/70 Note: if instead of hearing beeps you hear a loud and low tone, this means that there has been an error in the activation or deactivation 11.10 TWO VOICE LINES (ALTERNATE LINE SERVICE) If your SIM card supports the Alternate line service, your FCT has two voice lines with different phone numbers, separate bills and perhaps different subscription services. With this functionality, you can have one only FCT & POT for both your personal and work phone, for instance.
/70 Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter your PIN (Personal Identity Number) the first time you use your FCT. see “Enter PIN” on page 11. Note: once you have entered the PIN code for the first time you will not have to enter it again unless you change your SIM card. The FCT performs this operation automatically in case of power failure. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked.
/70 12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FCT INDICATORS This chapter describes the procedures to identify and, if possible, correct problems that might occur with the FCT or its installation. Some problems require that you call your network operator, but most problems you encounter you can easily correct yourself. 12.1 LIGHT INDICATORS The FCT has two Light Indicators: red and green.
/70 Note: if you have the DA20 display adapter accessory (See “FCT accessories” on page 41), a “Power failure” message will show on your display when the FCT is powered from the battery backup. When both red and green light indicators are flashing simultaneously, it means that the FCT is under Alarm conditions. In this situation, ONLY EMERGENCY CALLS can be made. Depending on the number of flashes, the table shows the type of alarms that may be happening.
/70 The following table summarizes the different operating status of your FCT depending on the light indicators, and what to do if a problem is encountered. If the problem persists, please contact your distributor or network operator. Light indicators status If you see… Red light Green light It means… ON ON or flashing Both lights OFF Do this… AC Power is ON The FCT is connected to cellular network and available for use. Normal operation mode • • Start using your FCT.
/70 12.2 AUDIBLE TONES The FCT generates audible tones in your telephone set, thus providing the same service characteristics as the one given by the traditional fixed network. The following table describes the nature of the main tones you will get when using the unit. Other standard call progress tones, such as busy tone, number obtainable or ring back tone, are provided directly by the network.
/70 13 FCT TECHNICAL DATA GSM AIR INTERFACE Frequency Bands: Triple-Band E-GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900 E-GSM 900 Frequencies: TX 880-915 MHz, RX 925-960 MHz RF power: Maximum 2 W (33 dBm), Power class 4 GSM1800 Frequencies: TX 1710-1785 MHz, RX 1805-1880 MHz RF power: Maximum 1 W (30 dBm), Power class 1 GSM1900 Frequencies: TX 1850-1910 MHz , RX 1930-1990 MHz RF power: Maximum 1 W (30 dBm), Power class 1 Data capabilities: multislot GPRS Class B and HSCSD (Data rates depend on GSM operator ser
/70 • Analog Data: V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23, V.21, Bell 212A & 103 • CLI: ETSI DTMF and V.23; Bellcore FSK • Line Impedance: 600 ohm (default) • Loop Current: 25 mA (off-hook) • Open loop voltage: 48 V (on-hook) • Loop resistance: < 900 ohm (off-hook) • Ringing voltage: 45 Vrms • Ring Load: 3 REN; up to 3 telephone devices • Call Control signaling: polarity reversal and loop-break RS232 INTERFACE • Data services: all applicable GSM 7.
/70 PRODUCT PRESENTATION Basic Kit: F251m Business, Power Supply, Mains cable, Wall mount bracket, Internal antenna, User guide FCT Size: Height 148 mm, Width 165 mm, Depth 45 mm FCT Weight: 300 grams
/70 14 FCT ACCESSORIES The F200 series terminals benefit from a wide range of accessories, which ensure the best and easiest way to install, serve and maintain the terminals, enhancing their functionalities. Only these approved-by-Ericsson accessories will guarantee the quality and performance of the terminals. 14.
/70 • CLIP (Call Line Identification Protocol) FI12 Size: Height 132mm, width 99mm, depth 34 mm FI12 Weight: 208 grams 14.2 DISPLAY ADAPTER DA20 The FCT display -DA20- is easy to install: simply plug it in into the telephone line in the most suitable place and you will benefit from the following features: 14.
/70 The FCT offers different optional alternatives for back up systems: • Rechargeable lead-acid batteries: 6V, 1.2-1.3Ah with 2.5 hours-continuous conversation, 10 hours stand-by. • Alkaline AA batteries. In order to adjust 6 alkaline batteries sized AA inside the terminal, an accessory AA batteries holder (size: 99.01mm X 51.69mm) is provided. • DC/DC power adapter: it is provided in order to use the DC voltage (car battery, solar cell, etc.) to feed the FCT. DC input: 12-24 VDC.
/70 15 15.1 ANNEX: PC DATA CONFIGURATIONS WINDOWS 98 GPRS SET-UP Warning!: your PC must have the Dial-up Networking and the TCP/IP protocol installed within the network components. You can check this in ‘Start->Settings>Control Panel’ and double clicking on ‘Network’. If not, these components have to be previously added from your Windows installation disk. To configure your GPRS connection under Windows 98 in your PC, follow steps 1 to 9: 1) Go to ‘My Computer’ and double-click ‘Dial-Up Networking’.
/70 4) Click on ‘Finish’. 5) In the ‘Dial-Up Networking’ folder, right-click on the created connection and select ‘Properties’.
/70 6) In the ‘General’ tab, turn off ‘Use area code and Dialing Properties’.
/70 7) In the ‘Server Types’ tab: – ‘Type of Dial-Up Server’: select ‘PPP: Internet, Windows NT, Windows 98’ from the list. – Check that ‘Advanced options’ and ‘Allowed network protocols’ are filled in as shown below: 8) Push the ‘TCP/IP Settings…’ button. – ‘Server assigned IP address’ must be checked. – ‘Server assigned name server addresses’ must be set if the network operator requires it.
/70 – ‘Use default gateway on remote network’ turned on. 9) Click ‘OK’ all the way to update the configuration. You have now installed the GPRS connection. To connect to the GPRS network, follow steps 1 to 3: 1) Go to ‘My Computer’-> Dial-Up Networking’ and open the previously configured connection. 2) Type the user name and password provided by your network operator and verify that the telephone number is *98#. Then press ‘Connect’.
/70 3) Once you are connected, you may use your connection as an ordinary Internet connection. Note: if your network operator has provided you with a Proxy Address, you should configure your Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) accordingly. 15.2 WINDOWS NT GPRS SET-UP Warning!: your PC must have the Remote Access Service and the TCP/IP protocol installed within the network components.
/70 >Control Panel’ and double clicking on ‘Network’. If not, these components have to be previously added from your Windows installation disk. To configure your GPRS connection under a Windows NT PC, follow steps 1 to 8: 1) Go to ‘My Computer’ and double-click ‘Dial-Up Networking’. 2) If there are no previously configured connections, the following wizard will be showed up. Type a name for the connection and tick ‘I know all about phonebook entries and would rather edit the properties directly’.
/70 4) Within the ‘Basic’ tab, type a name for the connection in the ‘Entry name’ field. In the ‘Dial using’ field select the analog modem already installed on your PC. 5) In the ‘Server’ tab select ‘PPP: Windows NT, Windows 95 Plus, Internet’ from the ‘Dial-up server type’ list. Assure ‘TCP/IP’ is the only ticked protocol within the ‘Network protocols’ box.
/70 6) Push the ‘TCP/IP Settings…’ button. – ‘Server assigned IP address’ must be checked. – ‘Server assigned name server addresses’ must be set if network operator requires it. If the network operator provides DNS addresses, then these must be added once ‘Specify name server addresses’ is marked.(Example shown in figure below with primary and secondary DNS addresses provided by operator being 111.111.111.111 and 222.222.222.222) – ‘Use IP header compression’ optional.
/70 7) Press ‘OK’ and go to the ‘Security’ tab. Select ‘Accept any authentication including clear text’.
/70 8) Click ‘OK’ all the way to update the configuration. You have now installed the GPRS connection. To connect to the GPRS network, follow steps 1 to 3: 1) Go to ‘My Computer -> Dial-Up Networking’ and select the Dial-Up Networking connection previously configured. Verify that the telephone number is *98#. Then press ‘Dial’. 2) Type the user name and password provided by your network operator. If a ‘Domain’ field is present, then leave it blank.
/70 3) Once you are connected, you may use your connection as an ordinary Internet connection. Note: if your network operator has provided you with a Proxy Address, you should configure your Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) accordingly.
/70 16 SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE Note: please read this information before using your FCT. Save this user guide since it contains important safety information and operating instructions. 16.1 16.2 PRODUCT CARE • Do not expose your FCT to liquid or moisture. • Do not expose your FCT to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not expose your FCT to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to open flames etc. • Do not attempt to disassemble your FCT, a broken warranty seal will void the warranty.
/70 16.3 • Do not hold or touch the antenna when the FCT is in use. Holding or touching the antenna affects call quality. • Do not use the FCT if the antenna or antenna cable is damaged or missing. • Do not place the telephone cord or the power supply cord on or near the FCT antenna or antenna cable. • Do not cover or place an obstruction on or around the antenna. RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY Your FCT is a radio transmitter and receiver.
/70 • Pacemaker patients should be aware that the use of an FCT very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed if placed very near the FCT. Multiple electrical devices connected to the AC power outlet that is used by the FCT terminal may generate excessive interference to the FCT terminal. 16.5 POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES Do not use the FCT near a gas leak.
/70 • 16.7 Make sure the cord is positioned so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR FCT SINCE IT CONTAINS SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BECOME DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. 16.8 DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT The product should never be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. 16.
/70 Warning!: when a battery is not installed or is connected to an FCT that is switched off, it should be recharged during 24 hours every 6 months. • Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +60°C. For maximum battery capacity, use the battery in room temperature. • Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch another metal object. This could short-circuit and damage the battery. • Do not expose the battery to open flames. This could cause the battery to explode.
/70 Turn off the FCT by disconnecting the power supply as well as the battery (if it is installed). If you are transporting the FCT on an aircraft, you will be asked to remove the battery from the unit. For updated information about the transportation and use of wireless communication equipment, contact the appropriate local and national regulatory agency or your service provider. 16.
/70 17 17.1 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY CONDITIONS Thank you for purchasing this Ericsson Product. To get the maximum use out of your new product, we recommend that you follow a few simple steps: • Read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use. • Read all of the terms and conditions of the Ericsson Warranty listed below. • Save your original receipt, which is necessary for warranty repair claims.
/70 17.4 CONDITIONS 1. The warranty given herein is only valid if the original receipt issued by the dealer to the original purchaser, specifying the date of purchase and serial number, is presented along with the Product to be repaired or replaced. Warranty service may be refused if this information is not available or has been removed or changed after the original purchaser of the Product from the dealer. 2.
/70 EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. Some countries do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of loss of profits, commercial loss, incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not be applicable in certain cases. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and depending on the country, other rights may be available as well.
/70 18 REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity We, Ericsson Radio Systems AB of Kistagången 26, Kista S-16480 Stockholm, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Ericsson type 0130101-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.
/70 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
/70 19 DEFINITIONS The following definitions are supplied in order to better understand certain concepts included in this manual: Switch-on: power up the FCT by connecting the AC power supply or a charged battery. Switch-off: power down the FCT by disconnecting the AC power supply or removing the battery.
/70 and receive calls. It contains all the information from your subscription characteristics.
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