VEN-TEL, INC.
EC96
Modem Type |
Data (synchronous/asynchronous) |
Maximum Data Rate |
9600bps |
Data Bus |
External |
Data Modulation Protocol |
Bell 103A/212A ITU-T V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V32bis limited to 12000bps |
Error Correction/Compression |
MNP5, V.42, V.42bis |
CONNECTIONS | |||
Purpose |
Location |
Purpose |
Location |
Line out |
CN1 |
RS-232/422 |
CN4 |
Line in |
CN2 |
Power switch |
SW3 |
DC power |
CN3 |
CTS SIGNAL | |
Setting |
SW2/1 |
» CTS normal |
Off |
CTS forced high |
On |
DCD SIGNAL | |
Setting |
SW2/2 |
» DCD normal |
Off |
DCD forced high |
On |
DSR SIGNAL | |
Setting |
SW2/3 |
» DSR normal |
Off |
DSR forced high |
On |
AT | |
Setting |
SW2/4 |
» AT command set enabled |
Off |
At command set disabled |
On |
LEASED LINE WIRE TYPE | |
Setting |
SW2/5 |
» Two wire |
Off |
Four wire |
On |
RESET | |
Setting |
SW2/6 |
Asynchronous |
On |
Synchronous |
Off |
Note: Set to on before powering modem. |
DTR SIGNAL | |
Setting |
SW2/7 |
» DTE sends DTR signal |
Off |
Modem sends DTR signal |
On |
SIGNAL LEVEL | |
Setting |
J5 |
Signal ground normal |
Open |
Set signal ground equal to chassis ground |
Closed |
RECEIVE CLOCK | |
Setting |
J6 |
» Receive clock on pin 17 disabled |
Open |
Receive clock on pin 17 enabled |
Closed |
TRANSMIT CLOCK | |
Setting |
J7 |
» Transmit clock on pin 15 disabled |
Open |
Transmit clock on pin 15 enabled |
Closed |
FACTORY CONFIGURED SETTINGS | |
JUMPER |
SETTING |
J1 |
Open |
J2 |
Open |
J3 |
Open |
J4 |
Open |
SW2/8 |
N/A |
SW1 |
Not used (may not exist on all boards) |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | ||||
LED |
Color |
Status |
Mode |
Condition |
HS |
Green |
On |
N/A |
Modem is operating at 7200bps or faster |
HS |
Red |
On |
N/A |
Modem is operating at 1200bps or 2400bps |
HS |
Green/Red |
Blinking |
N/A |
E-Mail messages stored |
HS |
N/A |
Off |
N/A |
Modem is operating at slower than 1200bps |
AA |
Red |
On |
Off-line |
Auto-answer enabled |
AA |
Red |
Off |
Off-line |
Auto-answer disabled |
AA |
N/A |
Blinking |
Off-line |
Phone is ringing |
AA |
Green |
On |
On-line |
Modem is using TCM modulation |
AA |
Green |
Blinking |
On-line |
Modem is training TCM modulation |
AA |
Red |
On |
On-line |
Modem is using QAM or FSK modulation |
AA |
Red |
Blinking |
On-line |
Modem is training QAM or FSK modulation |
AA |
Green/Red |
Blinking |
On-line |
Remote modem has initiated a retrain |
AA |
Green/Off |
Blinking |
On-line |
Local modem has initiated a retrain |
CD |
Red |
On |
N/A |
Carrier signal detected |
CD |
Red |
Off |
N/A |
Carrier signal not detected |
OH |
Red |
On |
N/A |
Modem is off-hook |
OH |
Red |
Off |
N/A |
Modem is on-hook |
RD |
Red |
On |
N/A |
Modem is receiving data |
RD |
Red |
Off |
N/A |
Modem is not receiving data |
SD |
Red |
On |
N/A |
Modem is transmitting data |
SD |
Red |
Off |
N/A |
Modem is not transmitting data |
TR |
Red |
On |
N/A |
DTR signal is high |
TR |
Red |
Off |
N/A |
DTR signal is low |
MR/EC |
Red |
On |
Off-line |
Power on |
MR/EC |
Red |
Blinking |
Off-line |
Off-line diagnostic test has failed |
MR/EC |
N/A |
Off |
Off-line |
Power off |
MR/EC |
Red |
Blinking |
On-line |
On-line diagnostic test in progress OR Modem is in ROAD mode |
MR/EC |
Green |
On |
On-line |
Error correction activated |
MR/EC |
Green |
Blinking |
On-line |
Error correction activated and modem is in ROAD mode |
MR/EC |
N/A |
Off |
On-line |
Error correction disabled |
Proprietary Command Set
APPEND CARRIAGE RETURN | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Gn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %G1 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Appends carriage return to result codes. |
Command |
Function |
%G0 |
Append carriage return disabled. |
» %G1 |
Append carriage return enabled. |
BELL 202 | |||
Format |
AT [cmds] S70=n [cmds] | ||
Example: |
ATS70=4<CR> | ||
Default: |
Unidentified | ||
Range: |
0 -4 | ||
Unit: |
Bit-mapped | ||
Description: |
Disables bell 202 mode. | ||
Bit |
Value |
Function | |
0 |
0 |
Not used. | |
1 |
0 |
Not used. | |
2 |
0 1 |
Bell 202 enabled Bell 202 disabled |
CHARACTER LENGTH | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Fn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT \F3 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets length of character. |
Command |
Function |
» \F0 |
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, null parity. |
\F1 |
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd parity. |
\F2 |
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity. |
\F3 |
8 data bits, 2 stop bits, null parity. |
\F4 |
7 data bits, 1 stop bit, null parity. |
\F5 |
7 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd parity. |
\F6 |
7 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity. |
\F7 |
7 data bits, 2 stop bits, null parity. |
\F8 |
7 data bits, 2 stop bits, odd parity. |
\F9 |
7 data bits, 2 stop bits, even parity. |
\F10 |
Set character length to register S13. |
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] Bn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT B1 %B5 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects the communication protocol for data calls. |
Command |
Function |
» B1 |
Bell protocols. |
B0 |
ITU-T protocols. |
COMPRESSION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT %Cn |
Example: |
AT %C0 *Y1 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects data compression. |
Command |
Function |
» %C0 |
Data compression disabled. |
%C1 |
Data compression enabled. |
CONNECT MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Nn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT \N1 DT555-1212 <CR> |
Description: |
Sets connect mode. |
Command |
Function |
\N1 |
Direct mode. |
\N0 |
Normal mode. |
\N2 |
Reliable mode. |
\N3 |
Auto-reliable mode. |
CONNECTION SPEED RESTRICT | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Cn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *C1 DT555-1212 <CR> |
Description: |
Limits speed of connection to last detected DTE speed or lower. |
Command |
Function |
*C0 |
Disabled. |
*C1 |
Enabled. |
DISPLAY CURRENT COMMAND STATUS | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \S [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &Z2=9W1-303-555-1212 \S <CR> |
Description: |
Displays current setting of modem commands. |
DTR DIALING | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Dn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %D1 DT555-1212 <CR> |
Description: |
Turns DTR dialing on and off. |
Command |
Function |
» %D0 |
DTR dialing disabled. |
%D1 |
DTR dialing enabled. |
ERROR CORRECTION MODE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Yn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *Y1 %C1 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects active error-correction protocols. |
Command |
Function |
*Y0 |
Auto-detect mode. |
» *Y1 |
MNP and V.42bis enabled. |
*Y2 |
V.42bis only enabled. |
*Y3 |
MNP only enabled. |
FLOW CONTROL | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Fn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %F1 &K3 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects flow control. |
Command |
Function |
» %F1 |
Flow control enabled for DTE and DCE |
%F0 |
Flow control disabled. |
%F2 |
Flow control enabled. |
FLOW CONTROL PASSTHROUGH | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Pn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *P0 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Allows modem to act on, then transmit XON/XOFF characters. |
Command |
Function |
» *PO |
Passthrough enabled. |
*P1 |
Passthrough disabled. |
FLOW CONTROL TYPE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Qn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT \Q0 A <CR> |
Description: |
Sets type of flow control used by modem. |
Command |
Function |
» \Q0,\Q1,\Q2 |
XON/XOFF flow control enabled. |
\Q3 |
CTS/RTS flow control enabled. |
INACTIVITY TIMER | |
Type: |
Register |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Tn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT\T20 <CR> |
Default: |
0 |
Range: |
0-255 |
Unit: |
1 second |
Description: |
Sets the length of time that the modem does not receive information before it disconnects. |
INITIALIZATION STRING | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Vn= <cmds> |
Example: |
AT *V1=ATS11=45 M0 <CR> |
Description: |
Stores string to be executed on power up or reset. |
INITIALIZATION STRING DISPLAY | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *V? |
Example: |
AT *V? <CR> |
Description: |
Displays stored strings to be executed on power up or reset. |
LEASED LINE BACK UP STATION ID | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #En [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *D1 *L2 #E1 <CR> |
Description: |
Allows modem to send and receive leased line back up ID. |
Command |
Function |
#E0 |
Disabled. |
» #E1 |
Enabled. |
LEASED LINE DIAL BACKUP | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Dn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *D1 *L2 #E1 <CR> |
Description: |
Automatically establishes switched line connection if leased line fails |
Command |
Function |
» *D0 |
Disabled. |
*D1 |
Enabled. |
LEASED LINE RECEIVE ATTENUATION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Ln [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %L1 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the attenuation for reception when in leased-line mode. |
Command |
Function |
» %L2 |
0 to -26 dB |
%L0 |
0 to -43 dB |
%L1 |
0 to -33 dB |
%L3 |
0 to -16 dB |
LEASED LINE RECOVERY DELAY | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Ln [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *D1 *L2 #E1 <CR> |
Description: |
After leased line failure, modem attempts to reconnect after specified delay. |
Command | |
» *L0 |
Disabled. |
*L1 |
5 minute delay. |
*L2 |
15 minute delay. |
*L3 |
30 minute delay. |
*L4 |
60 minute delay. |
LEASED LINE STATION ID RECEIVE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Qxxxx [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #Q0234567891 &W <CR> |
Default: |
None |
Range: |
ASCII |
Unit: |
Up to ten characters |
Description: |
Sets leased line backup receive station ID. |
LEASED LINE STATION ID TRANSMIT | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] #Tn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT #T0234567891 &W <CR> |
Default: |
None |
Range: |
ASCII |
Unit: |
Up to ten characters |
Description: |
Sets leased line backup transmit station ID. |
LEASED LINE TRANSMISSION ATTENUATION | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Tn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %T12 <CR> |
Default: |
15 |
Range: |
0 - 15 |
Unit: |
1 dB |
Description: |
Sets the attenuation for transmission when in leased-line mode. |
LINE SPEED | |||
Type: |
Configuration | ||
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Bn [cmds] | ||
Example: |
AT B1 %B5 <CR> | ||
Description: |
Sets line speed | ||
Command |
Mode |
Function | |
%B0 |
Bell |
9600bps V.32 Trellis encoding | |
%B0 |
ITU-T |
9600bps V.32 Trellis encoding | |
%B1 |
Bell |
9600bps V.32 | |
%B1 |
ITU-T |
9600bps V.32 | |
%B2 |
Bell |
2400 bps v.22bis | |
%B2 |
ITU-T |
2400 bps v.22bis | |
%B3 |
Bell |
1200bps V.22 | |
%B3 |
ITU-T |
1200bps V.22 | |
%B4 |
Bell |
300bps V.21 | |
%B4 |
ITU-T |
300bps V.21 | |
%B5 |
Bell |
9600/2400/1200/300bps | |
%B5 |
ITU-T |
9600/2400/1200/300bps | |
%B6 |
Bell |
9600/2400/1200 | |
%B6 |
ITU-T |
9600/2400/1200 | |
%B7 |
Bell |
9600/2400 | |
%B7 |
ITU-T |
9600/2400 | |
%B8 |
Bell |
1200bps V.23 HDX | |
%B8 |
ITU-T |
1200bps V.23 HDX | |
%B9 |
ITU-T |
Transmit 1200bps, receive 75bps local serial port speed follows connect speed | |
%B10 |
ITU-T |
Transmit 75bps, receive 1200bps local serial port speed follows connect speed | |
%B11 |
ITU-T |
Transmit 1200bps, receive 75bps local serial port speed independent of connect speed | |
%B12 |
ITU-T |
Transmit 75bps, receive 12000bps local serial port speed independent of connect speed |
NEGOTIATE LINE SPEED | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Qn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %Q1 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Allows modem to negotiate down to Bell 202/V.23 while in answer mode |
Command |
Function |
%Q0 |
Bell 202/V.23 mode disabled. |
%Q1 |
Substitute 300bps modes with Bell 202/V.23 when answering. |
NRZI | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] &Nn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT &N1 O <CR> |
Description: |
Configures DTE non return to zero interface |
Command | |
&N0 |
NRZ command and connect modes. |
&N1 |
NRZI command and connect modes. |
&N2 |
NRZ command, NRZI connect |
&N3 |
NRZI command, NRZ connect |
PULSE MODE INTERDIGIT DELAY | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Pn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %N1 %P1 P <CR> |
Description: |
Sets interval between digits in pulse mode. |
Command |
Function |
» %P0 |
750ms |
%P1 |
650ms |
%P2 |
850ms |
PULSES PER DIGIT | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Nn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %N1 %P1 P <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the number of pulses per digit dialed while in pulse mode. |
Command |
Function |
» %N0 |
Digit value is number of pulses (0 digit generates 10 pulses). |
%N1 |
Digit value minus ten pulses generated (0 digit generates 10 pulses). |
%N2 |
Digit value plus one pulses generated (0 digit generates 1 pulse). |
REDIAL | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Rn |
Example: |
AT *R0 <CR> |
Default: |
0 |
Range: |
0-9 |
Unit: |
1 redial |
Description: |
Automatically redials next number n times. |
REDIAL ABORT | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \H [cmds] |
Example: |
AT \H <CR> |
Description: |
Stops redial. |
REDIAL LAST NUMBER | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *R |
Example: |
AT *R <CR> |
Description: |
Redials last number dialed. |
RESET MODEM TO STORED PROFILE | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %Sn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT%S6 <CR> |
Description: |
Resets modem to stored profile. |
RESULT CODE FORMAT | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Vn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT \V0 Q0 <CR> |
Description: |
Selects word or numeric format for information-text and result codes. |
Command |
Function |
\V1 |
Numeric format enabled. |
\V0 |
Verbose (word) format enabled. |
ROAD INITIATE | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *U [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *B0 *U O <CR> |
Description: |
Commands the modem to transmit stored Remote Access Options and Downloading key. The modem must have already connected. |
ROAD KEY CUSTOMIZE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *A^x^x^x^x [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *A^M^H^I^I &W <CR> |
Description: |
Sets the key for Remote Options Access and Downloading (^ indicates ctrl key depressed). The default is ^R^O^A^D. |
ROAD KEY ENABLE | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Bn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *B0 *U O <CR> |
Description: |
Enables Remote Options Access and Downloading. |
Command |
Function |
» *B0 |
R.O.A.D. disabled. |
*B1 |
R.O.A.D. enabled. |
S-REGISTER DISPLAY | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] %R [cmds] |
Example: |
AT %R &W <CR> |
Description: |
Display contents of all S-registers. |
SOFTWARE SETUP | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Sn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *S1 <CR> |
Description: |
Configures modem to communicate with specific communications software. |
Command |
Function |
» *S0 |
Normal mode, Crosstalk compatible. |
*S1 |
Smartcom II Ver. 3.0 compatible. |
*S3 |
Smartcom III Ver. 1.0 compatible. |
*S4 |
AS400 HDLC dialer EIA handler. |
TEST/BUSY OUT | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Tn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *T1 &W <CR> |
Description: |
Configures pin 25 for testing or busy out. |
Command |
Function |
» *T0 |
Disabled. |
*T1 |
Enable ALB w/self test when pin 25 is true. |
*T2 |
Enable busy out when pin 25 is true. |
TIME AND DATE DISPLAY | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \D? [cmds] |
Example: |
AT \D0=12:30 \D1=03/26 \D? <CR> |
Description: |
Display time and date. |
TIME AND DATE SET | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] \Dn=xxxx [cmds] |
Example: |
AT \D0=12:30 \D1=03/26 \D? <CR> |
Description: |
Sets time and date. |
Command |
Function |
\D0 |
Set time. |
\D1 |
Set date. |
TURBO MODE | |||
Format |
AT [cmds] S94;5=n [cmds] | ||
Example: |
ATS94;5=1 <CR> | ||
Default: |
None | ||
Range: |
0-16 | ||
Unit: |
Bit-mapped | ||
Description: |
Allows 12Kbps connection with compatible remote modem. | ||
Bit | Value |
Function | |
5 |
0 1 |
Enabled. Disabled. |
V.25 | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] V.25 |
Example: |
AT V.25 <CR> |
Description: |
Enables V.25bis mode. |
V.25bis COMMAND MODE SPEED | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
AT [cmds] *Wn [cmds] |
Example: |
AT *W0 &W <CR> |
Description: |
V.25bis mode only. DTE sets off line speed for sync command processing. |
Command |
Function |
» *W0 |
Last auto baud speed, 9600bps if none. |
*W1 |
1200bps. |
*W2 |
2400bps. |
*W3 |
4800bps. |
*W4 |
9600bps. |
*W5 |
19.2Kbps. |
*W6 |
38.4Kbps. |
*W7 |
Use pin 24 external clock control. |
V.32bis FALLBACK | |||
Format |
AT [cmds] S94=n [cmds] | ||
Example: |
ATS94=40<CR> | ||
Default: |
Unidentified | ||
Range: |
0 - 16 | ||
Unit: |
Bit-mapped | ||
Description: |
Controls limited V.32bis 12,000bps .operation | ||
Bit |
Value |
Function | |
0 |
0 |
Not used. | |
1 |
0 |
Not used. | |
2 |
0 |
Not used. | |
3 |
0 |
Not used. | |
4 |
0 |
Not used. | |
5 |
0 1 |
12,000bps limited V.32bis capability disabled. 12,000bps limited V.32bis capability enabled. |
Proprietary V.25bis Command Set
AT COMMAND SET | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
ATC |
Example: |
ATC <CR> |
Description: |
Switch to AT command set. |
CALL REQUESTED NUMBER AND TRANSMIT STATION ID | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
CRI <#>;xxxx |
Example: |
CRI 487-3289; 1234567890 <CR> |
Description: |
Modem phone number, then transmits station ID after connection |
CLEAR STORED NUMBER | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
CLAnn |
Example: |
CRI 07 <CR> |
Description: |
Deletes number stored at memory location n. |
DISPLAY STORED NUMBERS | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
RLNn |
Example: |
RLN2 <CR> |
Description: |
Display insecure number in memory location n. If no number is given, all insecure numbers will be displayed. |
REDIAL | |
Type: |
Immediate |
Format: |
DLN |
Example: |
DLN <CR> |
Description: |
Redial last number dialed by CRN command. |
STATION ID SET | |
Type: |
Configuration |
Format: |
PRInnn; <#>;xxxx |
Example: |
PRI 011; 487-3289; 1234567890 <CR> |
Description: |
Records station ID |
Proprietary V.25bis Result Codes
STATION ID LIST | |
Type: |
Result code |
Format: |
LSIxxxx |
Example: |
LSI 2345678901 |
Description: |
Displays station ID. |
STORED NUMBERS LIST | |
Type: |
Result code |
Format: |
LSNxxxx |
Example: |
LSN 443-3388 |
Description: |
Displays stored numbers. xxxx may specify a memory location, phone number, or status. If no code was specified with RLN, all stored numbers are displayed. |