BASIC GUIDE to the Digital Terminal MODEL RT30F - PCS S
Welcome to the world of the SAGEM SA local radio loop. We congratulate you on your purchase of a GSM digital terminal SAGEM RT-30. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that this GSM terminal has been approved in accordance with the relevant European Standard. To get the most out of your digital terminal and the services associated with it, we recommend that you carefully read through this Basic Guide and keep it near your digital terminal.
CONTENTS To make this manual easier to read, carefully study the topics covered and note their location in the guide: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................. 3 Safety instructions ........................................................................................ 3 Electrical safety ............................................................................................ 4 FCC Recommandations Safety information for Wireless local loop Terminal ....
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ! This equipment has to be imperatively installed, tested and serviced by qualified personnel. Before opening the equipment, always unplug all connectors and read carefully all safety instructions. After installation or service, the cover must imperatively be closed and fastened to base with the tie or the screw provided by the manufacturer, in order to ensure end user safety against electric shocks. No operator serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Electrical safety Do not install the terminal in a damp room, bathroom, laundry room or in a kitchen within 1.5 metres of the sink. This terminal should be used at temperatures between 5°C and 40°C. In districts which are subject to frequent storms, use a suitable surge arrester to protect the terminal against electrical overloads.
FCC Recommandations Safety information for Wireless local loop Terminal Use of your Terminal is subject to safety rules designed to protect the user and his or her environment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your Wireless local loop Terminal is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for Wireless Terminal.
Persons with pacemakers: •Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; •If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your Terminal OFF immediately. Hearing Aids Some digital Wireless Terminal may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider.
Do not expose your Wireless Terminal to extreme temperatures. Keep your Wireless Terminal out of reach of small children. Do not allow them to play with it, it is not a toy. Only use your Wireless Terminal with original accessories. Failure to comply with these rules will invalidate your warranty. Remember to dicsconnect the charger before removing the battery. The physical and chemical processes used in rechargeable batteries mean that temperature limits must be followed during rapid charging.
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Your Wireless Terminal may cause TV or radio interference (e.g when using telephone in close proximity of receiving equipment). The FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA can require you to stop using your Wireless Terminal if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you need assistance, contact your local dealer. This device complies with parts 24 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interferences. 8 ZAMBUUUJO.
YOUR TERMINAL Your box contains • One digital terminal SAGEM RT-30 with a backup battery enclosed • One power adapter • One basic guide. • One line cable. • One installation kit. Description of your terminal Your terminal connects the subscriber to the network over a radio link (GSM radio standard). It is located on the subscriber’s premises and installed on the wall.
YOUR TERMINAL Connectors The figure below gives the location of each connector. J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 The table below gives the meaning of each connector. Connector Type J1 Data 9 points, RS232 PC or digital fax machine J2 RJ11 female Fax machine J3 RJ11 female Phone J4 RJ45 female Power adapter J5 TNC / BNC or mini UHF External antenna if needed 10 ZAMBUUUJO.
YOUR TERMINAL Lamps The tables below give the meaning of the 2 lamps on the front panel.
74.5 > 300 145 INSTALLING AND USING THE TERMINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME Dimensions in mm 12 ZAMBUUUJO.
INSTALLING AND USING THE TERMINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME Installing your terminal Where should you install your terminal? In order to prevent any interference between your terminal and other electrical equipment in the immediate vicinity (phones, television sets, microcomputers, etc.), which could result in extraneous noise, make sure that you install your terminal at a distance of at least 2 m from any of these types of equipment. However, if there is no sign of any interference, you can reduce this distance.
INSTALLING AND USING THE TERMINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME 4. Fit the expansion plug supplied with the terminal. 5. Insert the two screws in the plugs, leaving a 2.5 mm minimum space between the wall and the screw head. 2.5 mm 6. Offer up the backplate (the keyholes) to the two screwheads, position the backpate on the screws and slide it down. 7. Moderatly tighten the bottom screw to prevent the terminal from becoming detached. For attachment on wood-type materials: 8. Prepare per steps 1 and 2. 9.
INSTALLING AND USING THE TERMINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME ! This equipment has to be imperatively installed, tested and serviced by qualified personnel. After installation or service, the cover must imperatively be closed and fastened to base with the tie or the screw provided by the manufacturer, in order to ensure end user safety against electric shocks. No operator serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electric shocks, do not remove cover.
INSTALLING AND USING THE TERMINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME Before connecting, read carefully safety instructions p3 Line 1. Connect your phone set to the other end of your phone cord. 2. Plug the phone cord into the RJ11connector J3 . Power supply . 1. Plug the power supply cable to the connector J4 2. Plug the other end of the power supply cable into a 230 V electrical socket outlet.
INSTALLING AND USING THE TERMINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME Check the field strength The upper lamp on the terminal will flash rapidly if the field strength is incorrect or if there is no connection to the phone network. If necessary, connect an external antenna to the device. Move the external antenna to a position where the coverage is at its maximum. The external antenna should preferably be inside building to avoid overvoltages due to lightning.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Conference calls * To manage conference calls, use the R button on your handset as indicated below: 3-party conference call This service allows you to speak to several persons at the same time. To set up a Conference call : 1. Dial the first party number. You are then in conversation with him (Mr X). 2. Press R then 2 on the phone to put Mr X on hold. 3. Dial the second party number (Mr Y). He comes on the line. 4.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Double call (Call hold / Call wait) * Using the “double call” service, you can converse with two callers alternatively. If you are engaged on a “double call” and a third caller wishes to contact you, he will then be directed to your voice messaging service*, where he can leave a message for you. You are engaged on a call with Mr X and a second caller Mr Y rings you; this is indicated to you by a call waiting tone.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Call forwarding * Setting up call forwards enables you to switch the incoming calls to another phone number. This number can be the Network voice mail number or any number, provided the subscription allows it (*). Several types of call forwarding are available: • Unconditional call forwarding (all incoming calls are forwarded to the number recorded).
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Data application * Cable installation A cable (in option) allows you to connect your terminal directly via the DB 9 pts plug to the serial port on a computer (RS232 - V24). Modem installation - Driver installation for Windows™ 95/98 • Click on Start, at the bottom left of the screen, then without releasing the mouse button, select Settings > Control Panel. • In the window which is displayed, double-click on the Modems icon: the Modems Properties window is displayed.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL - - HyperTerminal installation for Windows™ 95/98 • From the Control Panel, double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon. In the new window, click on Windows Setup, then double-click on Communications. • In the new window, check the DialUp Networking and HyperTerminal boxes, then click on OK; click on OK. Installation is completed. HyperTerminal configuration HyperTerminal allows you to transfer files to or from a remote PC equipped with a modem.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL • In the new window, the name chosen and the associated icon are displayed. Select Standard 19200 bps Modem then enter the phone number. Click on OK. • In the new window, click on Modify… The File transfer Properties window appears. If you do not want to Use country code and area code, suppress the tick in the box. • Click on Configure… Data application ZAMBUUUJO.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL In the new window, check if the parameters are correct (COM1, 19200). Click on Connection. • Fill in the window as follows: Data bits : 8 Parity : None Stop bits : 1 • Click on Advanced… and fill in the window as follows: • Tick the box Use flow control for Hardware. Extra settings: &K3+CBST=7,0,1 • To close, click on OK, OK, OK, Cancel. K4 Save under the chosen name (File transfer, for example) 24 ZAMBUUUJO.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Internet application Parameter configuration in the computer To log onto the Internet from your PC, you will have to set up a «Dial-Up Networking» connection. To do this, go to My Computer/DialUp Networking and select Make New Connection. Give your connection a name and select Standard 19200 bps Modem (*).
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Special cases Some service providers automatically create a Dial-Up Networking connection for certain types of modems when the Internet browser is being installed. You are advised to choose a Standard 19200 bps Modem type connection. If this is not available, select any connection. When the browser has been installed, go to My Computer/Dial-Up Networking and open the connection corresponding to your service provider.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL • Select the Command tab and fill it as follows: • Click on OK then on Close to return to the window Line setup. Select the modem created and the serial port wanted then click on OK. • The application initializes the modem and goes into waiting state. AT commands Notation [-] = optional parameter The following AT commands are handled by the phone: ATE[0|1] Command echo: 0= off 1= on. ATV[0|1] Answers to AT commands: 0= digital format 1= text format.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL ATA Answer a call. ATH[0] Disconnect existing link. ATS0=i Answer calls after ”n“ rings. i = 0: no automatic off-hook. ATBi Data rate selection: ATB7 : Analogue modem 2400 (V22BIS) ATB11 : Analogue modem 4800 (V32) ATB13 : Analogue modem 9600 (V32) ATB25 : UDI 2400 - ISDN call ATB27 : UDI 4800 - ISDN call ATB29 : UDI 9600 - ISDN call. AT\N4 or RLP. AT\N6 AT\N0 Non RLP. A/ Repetition of the previous line.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Depending on model, the following commands are available: AT&F To recover the default setting. AT&kn Flow control n = 0: no flow control n = 3: hardware flow control (RTS/CTS) n = 4: software flow control (XON/XOFF) AT&W Writes the user configuration in saved memory. ATZ command initializes the phone with this configuration. AT&V Gives the current configuration, the user configuration and the default settings. For example AT&V ACTIVE PROFILE: B29E0 Q0 V1 \N0\V0+CMF
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THE TERMINAL Your questions answered This section describes the most common problems encountered whilst installing data transmission systems. The terminal does not respond to the AT commands: - Check that your HyperTerminal session parameters are correct. - Check that your cable is connected. - Check that you are connected to the correct COM port on your PC. To ensure that this is the case, use an HyperTerminal session described previously.
ADVICE IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM Before contacting the Customer Service Department, you can try and identify the problem with the aid of the following checklist: Total lack of response from the terminal • Check that the phone is connected to the terminal. • Check that the terminal is connected to the mains power supply, check the socket outlet and the connecting cable. • Check the field strength (see page 12). Interruptions during a call • Check the field strength (see page 12).
ADVICE IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM Generated tones Type Values Dial tone 425 Hz continuous for 15 seconds Congestion / busy tone 425 Hz intermittent Ton: 300 ms / Toff: 300 ms Confirmation beep 950 Hz, Ton: 100 ms Abort beep 300 Hz, Ton: 100 ms / Toff: 500 ms /Ton: 100 ms Note: The tones may leave different characteristics according to versions.
