GSM GPRS Modem 900 / 1800 USER MANUAL Rev. 00 Confidential, the whole present document is the sole property of Fargo Telecom O/B on Fargo Services (HK) Ltd.
Revision history Rev. Date 00 07 April 2003 Details First release Originated by Wallace Lee Fargo Maestro is a registered trademark of Fargo Telecom O/B Fargo Services (H.K.) Ltd. This manual is written without any warranty. Fargo Telecom O/B Fargo Services (H.K.) Ltd reserves the right to modify or improve the product and its accessories which can also be withdrawn without prior notice.
1 CONTENTS SAFETY PRECUTIONS 2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 3 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 7 CHAPTER 3 WORKING WITH MAESTRO 20 9 CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATION 12 CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX 13 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 -1-
2 SAFETY PRECUTIONS z The modem generates radio frequency (RF) power. When using the modem care must be taken on safety issues related to RF interference as well as regulations of RF equipment. z Do not use your phone in aircraft, hospitals, petrol stations or in places where using GSM products is prohibited. z Be sure that the modem will not be interfering with nearby equipment. For example: pacemakers or medical equipment.
3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Maestro 100 / Maestro 20 is a ready-to-use GSM modem for voice, data, fax and SMS services. It also supports GPRS Class 10(Maestro 100) or Class 2(Maestro 20) for hi-speed data transfer. Maestro 100 / Maestro 20 can be easily controlled by using AT command for all kinds of operations. With standard 9pin RS232 port and telephone-like audio plug (via optional cable) the Maestro 100 / Maestro 20 can be set up with minimal effort. 1.1.
4 1.2.3. 15-PIN D-SUB Female connector (RS232 / Audio) - The connector provides serial link and audio link to the modem.
5 A cable, included in the package shall be used for power supply connection: 5-32V DC Supply Connector Micro-Fit 3.0 (to Maestro) Stripped wire Fuse holder Fuse rating : 250V 2.5A I/O Parameters I/O In LOW voltage I/O In HIGH voltage I/O out max. sink current Min Typical Max 0.5V 5V 10mA Typical Max 0.5V 3V Remark INTR Parameters Input LOW voltage • Remark Triggered by pulling this pin to LOW level ; otherwise leave it open Please refers to Chapter 6 Appendix for using I/O and INTR signals.
6 - ‘Y’ cable Direct connection with standard 9pin RS-232 port (DTE) - Direct connection with common handset of telephone for voice call - Shielded cable - Cable length 1.
7 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Mounting the modem Use 2 pcs of M3 screw to mount the modem When using optional DIN rail mount please refer to document “Installation of DIN rail mount” Screw mounting slot Bottom view 2.2 Installing the SIM card Use a ball pen or paper clip to press the SIM holder eject button. The SIM holder will come out a little. Then take out the SIM holder. Note : DO NOT pull out the SIM holder without pushing the eject button.
8 2.4 Connect the modem to external device You can use the optional ‘Y’ cable to connect the modem’s Sub-D connector to external controller/computer. Note : The modem CANNOT be connected to the ‘Line’ jack of a landline telephone directly. Connection example using optional ‘Y’ cable: 4p4c plug Handset of phone Maestro 100 / Maestro 20 Sub-D 15 pin connector DB-9 connector RS-232 port of PC 2.5 Connecting the DC power supply Connect the open ending of the included power cord to a DC supply.
9 CHAPTER 3 WORKING WITH Maestro 100 / Maestro 20 3.1. Checking the modem (using Microsoft WindowsTM HyperTerminal as example) 3.1.1. On the first time power-up you can use a terminal software to communicate with the modem through an RS-232 serial port. Following example is using the HyperTerminal in Windows 98. 3.1.2. On Windows 98, start the HyperTerminal program. Assign a name for a new session.
10 3.1.3. Choose the correct Com port and baud rate settings (9600bps, 8bits, no paritybit, 1 stop bit) . 3.1.4.
11 3.2. Basic Operation : Followings are examples of some AT commands. Please refer to the AT Command guide for a full description.
12 CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATION z Dualband GSM 900 / 1800 Mhz z Support Data, SMS, Voice and Fax z Max Power Output: 2W(900Mhz), 1W(1800Mhz) z Group 3 FAX support (Class 1 and 2) z Maestro 100 : GPRS Class B Class 10 (4Rx+1Tx or 3Rx+2Tx) at maximum speed.* Maestro 20 : GPRS Class B Class 2 (2Rx+1Tx) at maximum speed.* z SimToolKit Class 2 z AT command set (GSM 07.05, GSM 07.07 and WAVECOM proprietary) * Note : Available slot for GPRS connection is network dependent.
13 CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX 5.1 Factory settings The modem has the following factory settings. Please refer to the AT command document for the meaning of each setting.
14 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 The modem’s LED does not light : Check if the modem has connected to a 5-32V power supply properly Check if the power connector is properly inserted Check the fuse on the power cord 6.
