Specifications

Cascade Modem Manual

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1. Introduction

The Cascade Modem is a high performance ultra low power modem designed to be used in the field or office. The

Cascade Modem version 2 is available in a 57.6K extended temperature model only.

Specifically designed for road side traffic monitoring equipment, the Cascade Modem contains many additional

features to improve the quality and reliability of your data collection system. This includes an extremely low

standby current consumption of less than 0.5mA, and a low operating current of less than 50mA when online. The

modem will operate on input voltages as low as 5vdc and as high as 40vdc so it can be connected directly to your

standard 6 or 12 volt battery or power supply.

The Cascade Modem also contains built in lightning surge suppression, and it has an optional 1 Amp contact

closure during ring detect (for activation of other devices). Support for most standard modem communication

protocols (Hayes AT command set) allows the Cascade Modem to be used in virtually any application.

This manual contains information provided by Xecom and reproduced with their permission.

1.1. QuickStart Information

The factory default settings of the modem are the following:

AT&FE0M1Q0V0X1\N5\Q0&C1&D2S0=2

AT\T9+GCI=B5 (COUNTRY CODE =US)

IMPORTANT NOTE: The default connection speed of the serial I/O of the modem is 19200 baud.

Be sure to have your serial device (counter) set to 19200 as its communication rate for the

Cascade Modem. This will not affect modem to modem speed rates even if they establish a slower

connection.

The modem can be connected to any serial device that is compatible with Hayes modems. Connect the modem to

your device and then plug in your RJ11 phone line in. Then connect the power to turn the modem on as it will boot

and then flash green to indicate that it is ready for operation.

Start out by calling the modem from your PC. If you have trouble linking to the modem remotely, try lowering the

baud rate on your dialing modem connection (not the counter device). Once the connection is negotiated by the

modems you have a successful connection and an operating modem. After the connection is established make sure

you can use the Centurion software or communications software to connect to your counter or serial device.