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The User shall be responsible for defects arising from the use of the product. Esse-ti shall only be responsible for defects according to and within the limitations set by the Presidential Decree dated 24/05/1988 no.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......6 General Notes ................. 6 Making the installation ..............6 DESCRIPTION .................. 7 Features ....................7 LED ......................8 INSTALLATION ................9 Inserting the SIM card ................10 Inserting the antenna ................10 Connection to the telephone line ............
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External power failure control ............30 Enabling ....................30 Relay-based notification of external power failure and/or UMTS/GSM network loss ............31 Automatic converter of selected telephone number ..... 32 Entering preset numbers ................ 33 Matching telephone numbers manually ..........35 Matching telephone numbers automatically ..........
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Line status indicator LED / Data transmission indicator LED (WHITE) ........................ 60 Power supply status indicator LED (BLUE) ......... 61 PROBLEM-DETECTION GUIDE ..........62...
The product must be EXCLUSIVELY used for the purpose it was designed for. Esse-ti shall not be responsible for damages arising from improper use. The product has been designed in compliance with the regulations in force and must be installed in systems that comply with the provisions of law.
DESCRIPTION 3G.next is a device that, connected to a fixed telephone or to the PSTN input terminals of a PABX or autodialer, allows you to make and receive calls over the UMTS/GSM network. For correct operation the SIM card must be enabled for voice and data traffic. The 3G.next gateway comes with built-in backup batteries, a relay output which can be activated either locally or remotely via SMS, a female DB-9 connector for data transmission and SMS forwarding, a micro USB A/B...
Incoming text messages transmission towards devices wired in the DB-9 connector under RS-232 standard Text messages transmission by devices wired into the DB-9 connector under RS-232 or CAN-bus standard Remote firmware update UMTS/GSM signal indicator LED ...
INSTALLATION Remove the cover by pressing the upper side. Micro USB A/B port ANTENNA cable connector SIM CARD housing with front panel LED indicating signal strength (green), LED indicating device operation status (red), LED indicating line status / data transmission (white) and LED indicating power supply status (blue) Female DB-9 connector RS-485 termination jumper...
Inserting the SIM card Before inserting or replacing the SIM card, always make sure that the gateway has been disconnected from the mains and take all necessary measures to avoid electrostatic discharge. Shift the SIM card housing cover downward until it unblocks and ...
Position the antenna with magnetic base so that any metal surfaces do not block the signal. Connection to the telephone line Connect 3G.next to a standard telephone or to the PSTN input terminals of a PABX or autodialer via the RJ-11 connector (H in the picture at page 9);...
Connection to the power supply Power supply via 230Vac external adapter Connect the external adapter to the specific input (I in the picture at page 9). Connect the backup batteries to the dedicated input (O in the picture at page 9). Close the gateway cover.
Turning the 3G.next gateway on Power 3G.next. Wait 30 seconds after power-up to give time to 3G.next to register correctly with the UMTS/GSM network. Make sure the red LED (device status) flashes briefly once every 3 seconds as shown in chapter “Signals” (see page 60). If the red LED flashes quicker and stays lit for a longer time (see page 60), the gateway has not properly registered with the UMTS/GSM provider: Disconnect 3G.next and make sure the SIM card is inserted...
Gateway mounting operations Check the UMTS/GSM signal strength through the green indicator LED (see chapter “Signals”, page 59) and identify an area where the signal is strong enough. Note: the signal strength may vary according to the telephone provider. Drill two holes with 5 mm diameter on the wall at a distance of 50 ...
3G.next installation recommendations 3G.next gateway must be installed in a location where the radio signal allows for using the UMTS/GSM system. It is advisable to leave plenty of space around the gateway for maintenance operations. Do not install 3G.next gateway outdoors, since it lacks protection devices against weather conditions that can damage the gateway (water, humidity, etc.).
PROGRAMMING VIA TELEPHONE Allows you to customise the gateway according to your requirements. Programming can be carried out locally via a MF telephone. You can programme: voltage of telephone line; use mode; inter-digit dialling time; country settings (country calling code and international call prefix); ...
will be heard in case of error. In any case, the dialling tone will follow, after which you can proceed with the programming or make a call. Note: programming can be carried out even if the signal is absent. After the confirmation or the error tones, he dissuasion tone will follow, after which you can proceed with programming or hang up.
SE MODE 3G.next delivers 4 different use modes which allow to improve performance according to the specific devices being connected. They should be selected in case the connected devices detect the telephone line tones or when echo occurs during conversation. Factory default: mode1.
After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. Mode 4 Use mode recommended to reduce echo in case of connection with devices effecting tone detection over the line. (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **24. Dial # to confirm. ...
After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. OUNTRY SETTINGS This programming allows defining the country of use of 3G.next, in order to set automatically the device with the proper parameters (if available). For example the tones of the call change and on the display of a telephone connected to 3G.next the calling number is shown without the area code.
Lift the handset and dial: **09*; Dial the country calling code (max. 5 digits). Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. CLIP SETTING Upon an incoming call, if a telephone connected to 3G.next is provided with a display, it will show the CLI (caller identification).
otherwise the date and time displayed could be incorrect. Deactivation (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **7*0. Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. CLIR SETTING Permanent setting Thanks to this programming you can decide whether to send out your telephone number during outgoing calls.
Note: if you choose option 1 your telephone number will not appear on the call recipient’s display. Temporary setting The following programming allows you to modify the CLIR permanent setting for one call only. Enabling restriction for a call Initial situation: CLIR restriction not active. This programming allows you to activate the CLIR restriction for the immediately subsequent call.
OAMING SETTING It allows to enable or disable the roaming function of 3G.next gateway. When the roaming service is disabled, in case 3G.next registers with a different provider than the programmed, it is not possible to make or receive any calls. Such a condition is signalled by the following tone sequence: Factory default: roaming enabled Note: such setting is recommended for use under...
Select the specific SIM’s provider by dialling the related MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) codes. Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. ROVIDER S VOICEMAIL SERVICE DEACTIVATION It allows to deactivate the provider’s voicemail.
Lift the handset and dial: **40*. Enter the telephone number to which the notification SMS must be sent. Dial *. Enter again (for confirmation) the telephone number to which the notification SMS must be sent. Dial # to confirm. ...
zero (for example: if the administrator number is 07715123456 and 3G.next is located in England please enter 00447715123456). (telephone number) (telephone number) (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **18*. Enter the administrator telephone number. Dial *. Enter the administrator telephone number again (for confirmation) ...
(password) (password) (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **19*. Enter the new programming password (max. 3 digits). Dial *. Enter the new password again (for confirmation). Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. ...
SMS is sent to the programmed number with the following text message: “Dead battery”. When the battery is reconnected (or replaced, if found damaged), a notification SMS is sent to the programmed number with the following text message: “Replaced battery”. Factory default: disabled.
Lift the handset and dial: **52*. Enter the value (0 ~ 7) according to the table below: 6h e 30’ 5h e 30’ 2h e 30’ 1h e 30’ Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. ...
After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. Disabling (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **81*0. Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. ELAY BASED NOTIFICATION OF EXTERNAL UMTS/GSM POWER FAILURE AND NETWORK LOSS...
the relay is deactivated in case of UMTS/GSM network loss; the relay is deactivated in case of external power failure or in case of UMTS/GSM network loss; the relay is activated in case of external power failure; the relay is activated in case of UMTS/GSM network loss; the relay is activated in case of external power failure or in case of UMTS/GSM network loss.
Location Selected tel. number Preset tel. number 3331234567 0717506065 3339876543 0717506066 0733434343 0717506067 0733445566 0717506068 0733778899 0717506069 - when selecting tel. number 3331234567, 3G.next will make a call to 0717506065; - when selecting number 3339876543 , 3G.next will make a call to 0717506066;...
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Enter the telephone number to be preset. Dial *. Enter again the telephone number to be preset. Dial # to confirm the entered parameter. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. Deleting a preset telephone number It allows to delete a preset telephone number.
Matching telephone numbers manually It allows to associate a specific telephone number to each preset number. Note: in case no telephone number is manually matched to any preset number, the association is automatically carried out by auto- learning procedure. (password) (location) (telephone number) (telephone number)
(password) (location) (confirmation) Lift the handset and dial: **25*. Enter the programming password. Dial *. Enter the location of the telephone number to be deleted, 1 to 5. Dial # to confirm After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. ...
3G.next will check if the number is already matched with a preset telephone number. If so, it will send a call to the preset number; if not, it will match the selected number to the first available preset number and will make a call to it.
-2dB +4dB +6dB +9dB +11dB +12dB Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. Reception Factory default: -8dB. (value) (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **11*. Enter the value (1 ~ 5) according to the table below: ...
(value) (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **93*. Enter: bistable output replay (the relay is activated or deactivated by the code digited by the user during operation); monostable output relay (the relay executes an impulse of the time length preset in seconds). Dial # to confirm.
CLIP disabled CLIR depends on the provider Roaming enabled Battery check disabled / 4h External power failure control disabled Relay-based notifications disabled Transmitter gain +6dB Receiver gain -8dB Relay settings monostable 1s Note: restoring factory default does not modify the programming password and the settings entered for the “Automatic Converter”...
PROGRAMMING VIA SMS Programming via SMS is possible by any mobile phone or other device supporting SMS. In case the administrator number has been previously set, programming via SMS is only allowed from such telephone number. An SMS notifying that programming has been completed will be sent back by 3G.next to the same telephone number that forwarded the programming SMS.
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Programming Code (c..c) Telephone line voltage 61*X Use mode Inter-digit dialling time International call prefix 08*X..X Country calling code 09*X..X CLIP activation 7*1*ggmmaa*hhmm CLIP deactivation CLIR permanent setting CLIR temporary activation CLIR temporary deactivation Enabling roaming service Disabling roaming service 5*0*XXXYYY Setting telephone number for notification service 40*X…X*X…X...
Reading relay status Relay activation 92*X For each programming refer to the relevant paragraph. Example: it is required to enable battery check and to set the telephone number for notifications. Outgoing message text: ET-IU1*0#50#40*X..X*X…X# Notification message format The format of the message notifying the user or the administrator who previously sent out a programming SMS, is the same as the programming message format.
SERVICES NCOMING CALLS Allows you to answer incoming calls. Upon receiving a phone call, the LED indicating the line status (white) will blink shortly 4 times every 4 seconds as described at chapter “Signals” (see page 60) and the telephone will be ringing. Pick up the handset;...
Note: in the event you receive the dissuasion tone picking up the handset, check if the signal is present and make sure the SIM card is working correctly. EASURING THE SIGNAL LEVEL This procedure allows you to check the UMTS/GSM signal level through your telephone.
moments, and in case of no result, make sure that the SIM card is working correctly. EADING THE BATTERY STATUS If the battery check has been previously enabled, it is possible to check the battery status. (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **91#. ...
“A ” EADING UTOMATIC CONVERTER NUMBERS It is possible to check remotely, via SMS, the preset numbers and the stored selected numbers (see chapter “Programming via SMS” for the use of SMS). Reading preset numbers The programming code to be contained in the message text must be the following : where: XXX: programming password...
EADING THE RELAY STATUS It is possible to check remotely, via SMS, the relay status (see chapter “Programming via SMS” for the use of SMS). The programming code to be entered in the text message must be as follows: An answer message will be returned to user or the system administrator who sent out the SMS.
SENDING SMS THROUGH DB-9 3G.next allows to: - send received SMS text messages to devices wired in the DB-9 connector (in RS-232 standard); - send SMS text messages from devices wired in the DB-9 connector (in RS-232 or CAN-bus standard). DB-9 settings Communication standard It allows to define the communication standard utilized via...
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Note: this programming can be effectuated only after the communication standard programming. (bits per second) (data bits) (stop bits) (parity) (confirm) Lift the handset and dial: **57*. Enter the parameter for the bits per second according to the table ...
Sending received SMS text messages through DB-9 connector This parameter allows to forward text messages received by 3G.next to devices wired in the DB-9 connector (in RS-232 standard). The format of incoming text messages is required to be as follows: &XXXXy…y Where: &...
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Enter the 3G.next programming password (default XXX = 0). Dial *. Enter the identification code (4 digits). Dial *. Enter the identification code (for confirmation). Dial # to confirm. After the confirmation tone hang up or enter additional settings. ...
Sending SMS from device wired in the DB-9 connector It allows external devices wired in the DB-9 connector (in RS-232 or CAN-bus standard) to send SMS text messages. The text format transmitted by the external device to 3G.next, through the DB-9 connector in RS-232 standard, is required to be as follows: SMSx…x:y…y<CTRL+Z>...
DATA TRANSMISSION The COMNet system allows users to connect remotely with devices equipped with RS232/RS485/CAN BUS, replacing traditional serial communication which is commonly performed locally (i.e. between peripherals and custom boards – Fig. A – or between a PC-based proprietary application and a lift controller board – Fig. B –). Figure A: example of local serial communication Figure B: example of local serial communication Figure C: general example of remote serial communication...
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Setting up a COMNet system requires: - connecting a 3G.next gateway (properly programmed) to the serial port of the remote device to be controlled; the SIM card to be inserted into 3G.next gateway must be enabled for voice and data traffic; - installing the COMNet PC Client software in the PC which will be used for remote-monitoring;...
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IP addresses. The data connection is established by the system on demand and the data are transferred over an Esse-ti proprietary server (COMNet Server). The 3G.next connected to the remote device to be monitored, may also be used as a standard gateway for voice transmission, by means of the dedicated plug or connector (i.e.
SIGNALS ONES Dialling It indicates that 3G.next is ready for dialing. Dissuasion It indicates that t he 3G.next has not properly registered with the GSM provider or delay in dialling or the end of conversation or an access to services not permitted.
Good signal level. High signal level. No signal. ALL SIGNALS It indicates an incoming call. UMTS/GSM signal indicator LED (GREEN) No signal. Low signal level. Medium signal level. Good signal level. High signal level. Page 59...
Status indicator LED (RED) Upon switch on, it indicates UMTS/GSM network login in progress; if it keeps blinking, it may indicate that 3G.next has not been correctly registered with the network, the SIM card is protected by the PIN code or other problems.
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Power supply status indicator LED (BLUE) It indicates that the power supply is connected. It indicates that the power supply is disconnected and the battery guarantees more than 7-hour operation in idle state. It indicates that the power supply is disconnected and the battery guarantees up to 7-hour operation in idle state.
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PROBLEM-DETECTION GUIDE This section shows a list of solutions to the most commonly encountered problems. Detected problem Root cause Solution All LEDs are unlit 3G.next not supplied Check power supply SIM card not present or not Correctly insert the SIM correctly inserted card in the dedicated location...
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