PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, CO.
PCA21EM
Card Type |
Fax, Modem (synchronous/asynchronous) |
Chip Set |
Unidentified |
Maximum Data Rate |
28.8Kbps |
Maximum Fax Rate |
14.4Kbps |
Data Bus |
External |
Fax Class |
Class I & II |
Data Modulation Protocol |
Bell 103/212 ITU-T V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V.32bis, V.32terbo, V.34 |
Fax Modulation Protocol |
ITU-T V.17, V.21CH2, V.27ter, V.29 |
Error Correction/Compression |
MNP5, V.42, V.42bis |
CONNECTIONS | ||||||
Function |
Label |
Function |
Label | |||
Line in |
CN1 |
RS-232/422 |
CN3 | |||
Line out |
CN2 |
DC power |
CN4 |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | |||
LED |
Color |
Status |
Condition |
MR |
Red |
On |
Power is on |
MR |
Red |
Off |
Power is off |
TR |
Red |
On |
DTR signal is high |
TR |
Red |
Off |
DTR signal is low |
SD |
Red |
On |
Modem is transmitting data |
SD |
Red |
Off |
Modem is not transmitting data |
RD |
Red |
On |
Modem is receiving data |
RD |
Red |
Off |
Modem is not receiving data |
OH |
Red |
On |
Modem is off-hook |
OH |
Red |
Off |
Modem is on-hook |
CD |
Red |
On |
Carrier signal detected |
CD |
Red |
Off |
Carrier signal not detected |
AA |
Red |
On |
Auto-answer enabled |
AA |
Red |
Off |
Auto-answer disabled |
EC |
Red |
On |
Error correction activated |
EC |
Red |
Off |
Error correction disabled |
SUPPORTED COMMAND SET |
Basic AT Commands |
AT, ‘+++’, ‘Comma’, A/ |
A, E, M, O, P, S, T, V, X, Y, Z |
&C, &D, &F, &G, &K, &P, &S, &T, &V, &W, &X, &Y, &Z |
Extended AT Commands |
\A, \B, \C, \G, \J, \N, \Q, \V, \X, %A, %C, %E |
S Registers |
S0, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S12, S16, S18, S25, S26, S27, S91 |
Note: See MHI Help file for full command documentation. |
Proprietary AT Command Set
AUTO-MODE DETECTION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] Nn [cmds] |
Description: |
Selects automatic detection and negotiation of line speed during the handshake process |
Command |
Function |
N0 |
Auto-mode disabled, handshake speed designated by AT%B command. |
í N1 |
Auto-mode enabled, handshake speed designated by AT%B command and DTE speed. |
AUTO-RELIABLE FALLBACK CHARACTER | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] S29=n [cmds] |
Default: |
0 |
Range: |
0-127 |
Unit: |
ASCII |
Description: |
Sets the character used as the auto-reliable fallback character; S29=0 will disable this function. |
BIT MAPPED REGISTERS | |
Register |
Default |
S14 |
137 |
S15 |
83 |
S17 |
75 |
S19 |
3 |
S20 |
0 |
S21 |
48 |
S22 |
246 |
S23 |
12 |
S24 |
72 |
S28 |
16 |
BREAK TYPE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Kn [cmds] |
Default: |
5 |
Range: |
0-5 |
Unit: |
N/A |
Description: |
Configures action of break signal |
BAUD RATE | ||
Type: |
Configuration | |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Nn [cmds] | |
Description: |
Select which type of baud signals will be used | |
Note: |
For External models only. | |
Command |
Function | |
í %N0 |
IBM PC DTE baud rate enabled | |
%N1 |
NEC PC98 DTE baud rate set 1 enabled | |
%N2 |
NEC PC98 DTE baud rate set 2 enabled |
COMMAND MODE FROM DUMB/POWER-ON LEASED-LINE MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT*** <ENTER> (within 8 seconds after hard-reset) |
Description: |
Returns the modem to command mode from dumb mode or power-on leased-line operation, you must turn the modem off then on again first. |
Note: |
To permanently turn off dumb mode or power-on leased-line mode, change the stored profile by issuing one of these strings: for dumb mode, AT%D0&W&W1. For power-on leased-line mode, AT&L0&W&W1 For External models only. |
COMMUNICATIONS MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &Mn [cmds] |
Description: |
Selects communications mode |
Note: |
AT&M1-3 is for external models only. |
Command |
Mode |
í &M0 |
Asynchronous mode |
&M1 |
Synchronous connect mode and asynchronous off-line command mode. |
&M2 |
Synchronous connect mode and asynchronous off-line command mode and set DTR high. |
&M3 |
Synchronous connect mode |
COMMUNICATIONS MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &Qn [cmds] |
Description: |
Selects communications mode options |
Note: |
AT&Q1-3 is for external models only. |
Command |
Mode |
í &Q0 |
Asynchronous mode, serial port speed follows connect speed. |
&Q1 |
Asynchronous off-line command mode and synchronous connect mode. |
&Q2 |
Asynchronous off-line command mode - modem autodials first number in directory, then synchronous connect mode. |
&Q3 |
Asynchronous off-line command mode on low DTR, synchronous connect mode on high DTR. |
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] Bn [cmds] |
Description: |
Selects the communication protocol for data calls |
Note: |
The B command allows the simultaneous selection of more than one suffix, enabling multiple protocols. |
Command |
Protocol |
B0 |
ITU-T V.22 at 300 or 1200bps |
í B1 |
Bell 212A at 300 or 1200bps |
B2 |
V.23 at 1200bps while AT%B1200 is set. (Answer mode: TX1200/RX75bps. Originate mode: TX75/RX1200bps.) |
DIAL | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] D<#> [cmds] |
Description: |
Dials telephone number according to any modifiers included in the string |
Note: |
Any combination of modifiers can be used to produce the desired dial functions in sequence. |
Modifier |
Function |
P |
Pulse dialing enabled |
R |
Answer mode enabled, originate mode disabled following handshake initiation |
S=n |
Dial stored telephone number n |
T |
Tone dialing enabled |
W |
Dialing resumed following dial tone detection |
, |
Dialing paused for amount of time specified in S8 register |
@ |
Wait for 5 seconds of silence |
! |
Modem commanded to go off-hook for specified time before returning on-hook |
; |
Modem returned to command state after dialing |
^ |
Calling tone enabled for this call |
DCE LINE SPEED | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format |
AT [cmds] %Bn [cmds] |
Description: |
Sets the maximum allowable data exchange rate after handshake process. |
Command |
Function |
%B300 |
300bps |
%B1200 |
1200bps |
%B2400 |
2400bps |
%B4800 |
4800bps |
%B7200 |
7200bps |
%B9600 |
9600bps |
%B12000 |
12.0Kbps |
%B14400 |
14.4Kbps |
í %B28800 |
28.8Kbps |
DUMB MODE | ||
Type: |
Configuration | |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Dn [cmds] | |
Description: |
Controls which mode the modem will operate in | |
Note: |
For External models only. | |
Command |
Function | |
í %D0 |
Smart mode enabled | |
%D1 |
Dumb mode enabled |
HOOK CONTROL | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] Hn [cmds] |
Description: |
Selects whether the modem is on-hook or off-hook |
Command |
Function |
H0 |
Modem commanded to go on-hook (hang-up) |
H1 |
Modem commanded to go off-hook (make busy), disabled in Germany. |
INACTIVITY TIMER | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Tn [cmds] |
Default: |
0, Denmark 1, France 2 |
Range: |
0-90 |
Unit: |
1 minute |
Description: |
Sets the length of time that the modem does not receive information before it disconnects. |
INACTIVITY TIMER | |
Type: |
Register |
Format |
AT [cmds] S30=n [cmds] |
Default: |
0 |
Range: |
0-90 |
Unit: |
1 second |
Description: |
Maximum duration of DTE and DCE inactivity allowed prior to initiating hang-up process. |
LINE SIGNAL QUALITY/ LINE SIGNAL LEVEL | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Q [cmds] |
Description: |
Returns a value which indicates line signal quality (average EQM value) and received line signal level (in -dBm) |
LINE TYPE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &Ln [cmds] |
Description: |
Selects line type |
Note: |
AT&L2 is for external models only. |
Command |
Line Type |
í &L0 |
Switched line (PSTN/Dial-up) |
&L1 |
Manual Leased-line mode, issue this command after the modems are connected: AT&L1D originating modem and AT&L1A answering modem. |
&L2 |
Power-on (Auto) Leased-line mode, issue this command after the modems are connected and power is turned on: ATS0=0&L2 originating modem and ATS0=1&L2 answering modem. |
MODULATION SELECTION | ||
Type: |
Configuration | |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Mn [cmds] | |
Description: |
Selects which modulation will be used for a connection | |
Command |
Function | |
\M0 |
Both V.34 and V.32terbo modulation enabled | |
\M1 |
V.34 modulation only enabled | |
\M2 |
V.32terbo modulation only enabled |
REPORT INFORMATION | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] In [cmds] |
Description: |
Displays information requested |
Command |
Function |
I0 |
Reports product code |
I1 |
Reports ROM checksum |
I2 |
Tests and reports ROM checksum |
I3 |
Reports model ID & firmware ID |
I5 |
Reports country code |
RESULT CODES | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] Qn [cmds] |
Description: |
Enables modem to send result codes to the DTE |
Command |
Function |
í Q0 |
Result code sending enabled |
Q1 |
Result code sending disabled |
Q2 |
‘RING’ result code disabled; ‘CONNECT’ and ‘NO CARRIER" result codes disabled in answer mode. |
RTS/CTS | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &Rn [cmds] |
Description: |
Selects RTS/CTS options |
Note: |
For External models only. |
Command |
Function |
í &R0 |
CTS follows RTS in synchronous mode |
&R1 |
CTS forced high in synchronous mode |
SLEEP TIMER | |
Type: |
Register |
Format |
AT [cmds] S13=n [cmds] |
Default: |
6 |
Range: |
0-255 |
Unit: |
1 second |
Description: |
Maximum duration of DTE and DCE inactivity allowed prior to initiating low-power sleep mode. |
SPEAKER VOLUME | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] Ln [cmds] |
Description: |
Controls speaker volume |
Command |
Function |
L0 |
Low volume setting |
L1 |
Low volume setting |
í L2 |
Medium volume setting |
L3 |
Highest volume setting |