Transport ....................11 Where to install the devices ..............11 Damage and repairs .................11 Functional description ..................12 Starting up the device ................16 Installation of the coMsat.exe application ..........17 Configuration of the coM.sat ISDN Basic ..........18 3.3.1 Interface........................19 3.3.2 ISDN Configuration .....................22 3.3.3 GSM/UMTS Configuration...................25...
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Additional information ..................71 3.3.21 Vendor functions ....................72 Installation and operating information ............74 coM.sat ISDN Basic replaces network termination ........74 coM.sat ISDN Basic in TE mode...............76 coM.sat ISDN Basic in router mode ............79 Transmit SMS ...................81 Fax transmission via PC ................81 4.5.1...
List of figures Figure 1: Functional Groups ..................13 Figure 2: Front side of the coM.sat ISDN Basic ............14 Figure 3: Top side of the coM.sat ISDN Basic ............15 Figure 4: Rear side of the coM.sat ISDN Basic............15 Figure 5: coMsat.exe Installation ................
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This connector technique is used in the ISDN wire range for the So connection. The connector is standardised in ISO 8877. Multiple Subscriber Number multiple subscriber number for a multiple device connection. Private Branch Exchange created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
ISDN Basic 1 Introduction coM.sat ISDN Basic is a digital mobile phone adaptor (TA) which uses suitable GSM modules and SIM cards for voice communications and SMS transmissions. coM.sat ISDN Basic is connected to the external or internal ISDN (S ) - port of an ISDN PABX.
Siemens (TC35i), we explicitly refer to this company’s respective safety regulations and operating manuals. 2.1 Electrical safety The coM.sat ISDN Basic works with a nominal supply voltage of about 10 V. Furthermore, the device is connected to the S local port of TAs. Therefore no further precautions are required to protect the user against high voltages from this device.
ISDN Basic 2.6 Measures to be taken in case of loss/theft If the coM.sat ISDN Basic, the cellular engines or the SIM cards used are lost, inform your network provider immediately to prevent any misuse. 2.7 Transport The packaging ex works is designed to protect against mechanical damage and should be stored for any later transports.
S port of the telephone system. coM.sat ISDN Basic is available as a two channel design. It is intended for use in the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 network, if suitable SIM cards are used. The use of the Siemens TC35i cellular engines not only enables voice communications, but also the transmission (sending and receiving) of data, faxes and SMS using a PC and the USB interface for direct access to the cellular engines.
ISDN Basic To realise the above features, a microprocessors switching has been developed which controls the interaction of the various functional groups of coM.sat ISDN Basic. These are illustrated in the following sketch. DC IN Sync coM.s.a.t. ISDN Basic...
ISDN Basic Figure 2: Front side of the coM.sat ISDN Basic On the front side are located: • the connector for the power supply • 2 SIM card readers • the connector for the USB port (USB-B) • the jack for the NT connection (RJ-45) •...
ISDN Basic Figure 3: Top side of the coM.sat ISDN Basic On the top side, there are the LED control indicators. Figure 4: Rear side of the coM.sat ISDN Basic On the rear side, there are the two RF- (SMA) connectors for the antennas, with antennas screwed in.
PC's USB port on which the coMsat.exe application is installed, and finally the antenna cables. Note 1: The GSM modules used in the coM.sat ISDN Basic for communication via the GSM network operate with an internal voltage of 3V. Therefore, for proper operation, SIM cards that can still operate with a working voltage of 3V must be used.
FTDI folder must be stored in a suitable directory. If the ISDN Basic is attached to the PC for the first time, the Windows® hardware assistant automatically reports a new device. It asks for the installation files contained in the FTDI folder.
ISDN Basic 3.3 Configuration of the coM.sat ISDN Basic The coM.sat ISDN Basic is configured with the aid of the coMsat.exe Windows® application. After starting the application by double-clicking the application’s icon, the main application window is opened. Several file cards are displayed which control the various functions.
The PC interface which shall be used for the data link to the coM.sat ISDN Basic is selected using the "COM port" drop down list box. It is also possible to let the application choose the port itself, using the "search"...
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”Go Online” in the menu that opens, or simply use the desired function. The applications then connects to the coM.sat ISDN Basic. In this mode, the device configuration can be read, but not altered. SMS can be sent and received and any SMS received can also be read.
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ISDN Basic in NT or TE mode. NT-Mode operation In this mode the device presents itself to the telephone system as the ISDN network operator's network terminator. The connection to the coM.sat ISDN Basic is set up as a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connection. created:...
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NT-mode, their respective boxes are inactive. TE-Mode operation If the coM.sat ISDN Basic is to be used in TE-mode, that is like a simple extension, then click the corresponding radio button for layer 3. Layers 2 and 1 will automatically be set to TE-mode.
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After entering a new configuration or altering the current configuration, this can be saved via the “File“ menu or can be transferred to the coM.sat ISDN Basic via the USB data link. This is done either via “Update“ in the “Configuration“ menu or by pushing the toolbar button “Update Configuration”...
Figure 9: GSM/UMTS Configuration This page is used to configure GSM/UMTS specific options. The coM.sat ISDN Basic implements a time based supervision of prepaid credits. The credits themselves are dynamically programmed using the command “Set Prepaid Time“ in menu “Info“, which is described in chapter 3.3.15. Each channel is programmed a separate threshold, see chapter 3.3.14.
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Note: The device uses the country and area code settings for the GSM number so that only one notation of a number need to be entered in the list. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
3 digits. All numbers with more than two digits not matching the first line are routed to the ISDN network. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
01070. If no entry matches, the call is rejected. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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Mode. Overlapped” means that incoming calls are immediately reported to the PBX without any dial information. The PBX requests more information and the call is created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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TE mode has been set. You can then choose whether the caller’s number is to be transmitted or not. If this box is checked, the coM.sat ISDN Basic tries to transmit the number calling from within the GSM network - provided the telephone system it is connected to supports this feature.
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In the latter case the lists each have a length of approximately 70 entries. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
The type of speech communication is selected in the “Bearer Capability“ box of this card. The “Accept Speech“ option should then be selected if the coM.sat ISDN Basic is connected to a telephone system to which only ISDN telephones are connected.
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The “Send Alerting Message“ option is used to set whether the “Alerting“message is generated by coM.sat ISDN Basic for calls to PBX. If this option is selected, the “Alerting“ message is inserted by coM.sat ISDN Basic for an outgoing call after the “Setup“.
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ISDN Basic the ISDN Basic is to be used, the tone of the TC35i module should be switched off. The duration of the tone is set in the input box: 30 represents a tone of 3 seconds duration. The parameter "Dial Tone Delay" can be used in applications that rely heavily on block dialling.
ISDN and therefore the options for these kind of calls are disabled. The coM.sat ISDN Basic is able to exchange data and faxes by the use of a PC. In this case, the connected PC must have suitable software for fax or data which is ready to receive incoming calls.
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1 modem. If the PC sent other commands immediately before the dial command which are not processed by the coM.sat ISDN Basic itself, these commands are also sent to the GSM module before dialling. Further information on fax and data connections can be found in chapters 4.5 and 4.6.
"Call number on overflow". This must call a GSM modem (e.g. another coM.sat ISDN Basic in transparent mode, see 3.3.18) in a central office that is equipped with a SIM card allowing data transmission. There must be a PC running coMsat.exe, which is in contact with the GSM modem over a...
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The "Internal Number" represents the originating or terminating extension. Note: The statistics function is only activated if there is a valid Basic Pro license (see 3.3.15). created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
6 different announcements can be stored in the co s.a.t ISDN Basic memory. These messages are intended for the following situations: 1. On incoming calls, the caller can be informed to dial the extension number ("Please dial (Incoming Call)").
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Note: The voice announcements are only activated if there is a valid Basic Pro license (see 3.3.15) and the device contains larger memory. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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In addition, confirmation tones can be sent to the caller depending on the setting of ”Report sending of SMS”. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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This enables to handle return calls that were routed from PSTN to the ISDN Basic via a PBX. These calls, which have longer calling party numbers than internal callers, must have the PSTN prefix (usually a ‘0’) inserted when called back so that the PBX routes the call to PSTN, while internal callers are called without prefix.
Figure 17: Diversion On this page, two types of call diversion can be programmed: Call diversion inside the GSM network and call diversion inside the coM.sat ISDN Basic. The call diversion inside the GSM network causes the network to call a different number if the dialled number is busy or unreachable.
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Pressing the button ”Delete” causes the call diversion to be deleted. The second possible call diversion by the coM.sat ISDN Basic offers the possibility to call a different number immediately or after timeout if a specific MSN is called. For...
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PBX...“, is activated, then the GSM VIP user would be able to use the VPBX in such call. This is useful if a PBX is connected to the coM.sat ISDN Basic which also implements the VPBX supplementary services. If it is not activated, which is the default setting, then the ISDN user can invoke the VPBX supplementary services.
“1?,2?” to PBX. This entry has precedence if a called party number has exactly two digits. There are two possibilities to execute hold/retrieve and call transfer. The ISDN Basic can handle the functions internally, or it can issue commands on the ISDN which activate the functions in the net, i.e.
Key: E69D192E0727D43A670459C724016BD8FC30 Product: Virtual PBX for ISDN Plus/Basic This license can be obtained at coM.sat, e.g. by e-mail. The four lines can be marked in the text and copied to the clipboard (Ctrl-C). The configuration tool reads these lines from the clipboard if the command “Set License” in the “Info” menu is executed.
“From Clipboard”. The current license state is displayed below the VPBX configuration, which can be either “Key never expires” or the expiration date. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
If the button “Set PC Time” is used, the current time is fetched from the PC’s clock and transferred to the ISDN Basic. This function makes it a lot easier to set the current time if the PC time is correct.
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With the menu ”Periodic Restart” there is a possibility to restart the unit on a certain time and day. A periodical restart could have more stability in some difficult installations or locations. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
The SIM card ”PIN” must be entered first. This entry is mandatory if entry of a PIN is prescribed for the SIM card used. In case the SIM cards used don't require such an created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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Otherwise it is advisable to leave this list box empty. In a further list box the numbers of those extensions that may access this GSM channel are set. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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Once a channel is configured properly and the second channel needs almost the same configuration, use the button “Copy from other channel” in the second created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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ISDN Basic channel to copy the settings of the first one, so that not all parameters must be configured twice. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
IMSI of the attached SIM card and the current field strength of the antennas used at the installation site are reported. The currently available credit of prepaid SIM cards is also displayed. Since there is no modem in the ISDN Basic, both are always reported as “No MODEM onboard”.
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<ALT> <I> <Q>. The state of the license for the extended functions of the ISDN Basic PRO is always queried if this page is opened. This license enables the use of the functions statistics, voice announcements, unconnected calls handling, call divcersion and SMS server.
The menu ”Info” also contains the command ”Unlock SIM card”. This function is needed if a SIM card is locked because of a wrong PIN. The following dialog opens: created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
1 and the option ”Same as channel 1” can be selected for channel 2. Note: After a power failure, it is possible that the prepaid time has an error of max. +/- 255 seconds. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
3.3.16 SMS Figure 26: SMS SMS messages can also be sent and received by the coM.sat ISDN Basic. This is achieved via the SMS card. First the channel via which the SMS messages are to be transmitted is defined in this card. The messages received are also administrated within this card.
160 characters. To send the message, enter the number of the recipient in the “Phone Number“ box and then press the “Send“ button. The message is then sent. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
3.3.17 Firmware Figure 27: Firmware Update The current version of the firmware used in coM.sat ISDN Basic is displayed in the “Firmware“ card, after a query has been made via the ”Query” button on the card or the “Query“ entry in the “Firmware“ menu of the menu bar. Alternatively, the keyboard shortcuts <ALT><r>...
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COM port in the command line of fload. Then keep the reset button of the ISDN Basic pressed until the power LED is switched off for a moment. Release the reset button and run the fw_upd batch file. The firmware will be updated and after completion, the device must be reset again.
The “Terminal“ card acts like a terminal program. It can be used to track actions carried out by the coM.sat ISDN Basic in which a corresponding text is issued via the interface on the operations carried out by the TA. However, it is also possible to directly access the GSM module and to transfer commands to it.
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The protocol is saved or deleted by calling up the corresponding menu entry, ”Save” or ”Clear” in the ”Terminal” menu on the menu bar. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
3.3.19 Monitor Figure 29: Trace recording The activities on the S0 connection and between the ISDN Basic and the GSM modules are displayed on the “Monitor“ tab, i.e. a “trace“ of the D-channel protocol and the commands to the GSM modules as well as their responses are recorded.
The ”Monitor” entry menu provides options on what to do with the trace memory of the coM.sat ISDN Basic. It can be read out (Menu: ”Monitor” / ”Load”), the displayed trace can be stored in an ASCII file (Menu: ”Monitor” / ”Save ASCII”) or the displayed trace (not the trace memory in the ISDN Basic!) can be deleted (Menu: ”Monitor”...
The menu item “Monitor“ and the subsequent entry “Load“ can be used to transfer current data from the coM.sat ISDN Basic for analysis. This data can be displayed via the ”Monitor” tab and can be saved as an ASCII or a ".cdc" file. Further information on this is given in the ”Monitor”...
(both passwords must be known). Network providers, into whose network the SIM cards may log into, can be designated by selecting from the right-hand list box and created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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"arrow left" button between the boxes. They can be removed from the selection list by marking them and then pressing the button with the arrow to the right. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
4.1 coM.sat ISDN Basic replaces network termination To use the coM.sat ISDN Basic as network termination, the following connection schematic results. This can vary depending on the TC system used, although the principle arrangement is retained. The coM.sat ISDN Basic is installed as an exchange (NT) at the external S0 bus.
This operating mode enables differences that may possibly occur between the clock pulses in the telephone network and in the coM.sat ISDN Basic to be avoided if the socket labelled “TE/Sync“ is connected with the NTBA connection of the public network.
4.2 coM.sat ISDN Basic in TE mode If a coM.sat ISDN Basic TA is to be operated in TE mode, the following connection schematic results. This can vary depending on the TC system used, although the principle arrangement is retained.
On the other hand, the red LED (Sync) is off or flashes and the two yellow LEDs flash rapidly if there is a malfunction on the TE port. Figure 35: TE Configuration created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
To use the coM.sat ISDN Basic as router, the following connection schematic results. This can vary depending on the TC system used, although the principle arrangement is retained. The coM.sat ISDN Basic is installed as an exchange (NT) at the external S0 bus and as TE at the ISDN network termination.
(e.g. by using emergency power supply from the ISDN network). If the power fails for more than a few seconds during active calls, they will be disconnected. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
Basic. The fax messages are now exchanged from this PC via the coM.sat ISDN Basic to a fax machine and vice versa or even from a coM.sat ISDN Basic with connected PC to another coM.sat ISDN Basic with connected PC. To transmit fax messages, a SIM card must be used on which the fax message transmission option has been authorised.
(e.g. COM port (COM 1)) must be selected, via which the communications with the coM.sat ISDN Basic are to be made later. If “Next“ is then clicked on in this window, the modem is installed. The end of the installation is confirmed by the message “The modem is now configured“...
WinFax “Send Fax Wizard“ is called up in which only the phone number of the recipient must be entered. Figure 39: Send Fax Wizard created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
A PC with an installed application that can exchange data (e.g. Hyperterminal) is connected to the serial port of the coM.sat ISDN Basic. The data exchange is now carried out from this PC to another device capable of receiving data and vice versa.
The other possibility is to set up a link between the service PC and the TA via a GSM network. To do this, a coM.sat ISDN Basic, a coM.sat ISDN Plus or a GSM modem must be connected to the service PC itself. Furthermore, the numbers of the TAs to be serviced must also be known at this site.
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Note: If the SMS is sent manually, a MODEM attached to the fixed telephone network or a GSM MODEM can also be used for remote servicing. created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
ISDN Basic 4.7.3 Read out/Transmit configuration After logging in into a coM.sat ISDN Basic, the configuration is read out by selecting "Configuration" in the menu bar and "Query" in the menu that opens. coM.sat ISDN Basic then interrogates the configuration and displays it via the coMsat.exe application.
The wrong port (COMx) has been selected in the Interface card in the coMsat.exe application. The coM.sat ISDN Basic is being configured with the aid of a PC but without a Question: TC system having being connected. All the LEDs suddenly start to flash and access to the device is no longer possible.
Antenna 170 x 225 x 50 mm Dimensions (B x D x H) approx. 700 gr Weight 0 °C to 40° C Temperature range created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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ISDN Basic Appendix 1: LED Function The coM.sat ISDN Basic features altogether 6 LED's in different colours, intended to display the different operating conditions. An imprint on the housing allows for the identification of the LEDs' function. Name Status...
GSM modules as well as the device itself using special commands. The commands for the GSM modules are not described here as they are described in the GSM module manufacturer’s documentation. The special commands for the coM.sat ISDN Basic are described in the following: Command Meaning at$I=“<password>“<enter>...
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ISDN Basic at^moni=1<enter> Replies cyclically every second with information about cell, field strength, network provider, etc. (Transparent connection to GSM module required) created: page: file: 16/01/09 coMsat ISDN Basic Manual V2.7.doc Note Protection Mark according to DIN 34!
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