Specifications

APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Psion PC Card Modem Adapter
- Technical Specification
Variants
There are three variants:
•
Series 3a
•
Series 3c
•
PC
The PC Card Modem Adapter with a suitable PC Card modem, combined with the PsiFax software,
supersedes the 3Fax modem and software for the Series 3a. For the Series 3c there is also the alternative
Travel Modem.
Physical characteristics
Part number: Series 3a variant:2501-0223-01 (unboxed, not retail)
Series 3c variant: 2501-0224-01 (unboxed, not retail)
PC variant: 2501-0225-01 (unboxed, not retail)
Compatibility: Psion Series 3a - Series 3a variant only
Psion HC - Series 3a variant only, with LIF connector module & LIF adapter
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- Series 3a variant only, with LIF adapter
Psion Series 3c - Series 3c variant only
PC - PC variant only
The PC Card Modem Adapter will work with Psion’s corporate and personal
email applications and standard communications applications. Current
versions of 3Fax software will not work with the PC Card Modem Adapter.
New versions of 3Fax software, renamed as PsiFax, are available to work
with the adapter.
EMC: EN55022, EN500082-1
Safety: EN60950
Size 118.5mm x 91mm x 20.5 mm
Weight 105g without batteries
Processor: Siemens C165 16 bit micro-controller
Memory: OTP.
Power: 4 x AA batteries
and/or
6V DC/1A mains adapter
Battery life: Depends on the modem card you use.
With a Psion Dacom 28.8 modem, typically 90 to 120 mins (Duracell
batteries). If the unit is unused, approximately 6 months (Duracell batteries).
Interface to computer: Series 3a variant: SIBO Fast Serial (ASIC5)
Series 3c variant: RS232
PC variant: RS232
User interface: A single LED and piezo buzzer. The LED flashes according to the status of
the PC Card adapter (transmitting, low power warnings etc.). The piezo
buzzer provides modem tones, dial tones and bleeps with recognition when a
PC Card modem is inserted into the adapter.
Connectors: For connection to the computer:
Series 3a variant: 6-way two row rectangular (female) custom plug
Series 3c variant: Low Profile Honda type custom connector
PC variant: 9-way D type connector
For connection to the PC Card modem:
PCMCIA standard connector