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ATTENTION SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the modem on when wireless devices use is prohibited, or when it may cause interference or danger. INTERFERENCE All wireless modems may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance. SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS Follow any restrictions.
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WELCOME This document will provide you with the instructions how to install and use modem “RB 24” and its software. RB24 terminal is powered by Motorola’s G24. It features multiple configurations, including USB, Bluetooth and RS232. RB24 RS232 is a small terminal-modem powered by Motorola G24 embedded engine.
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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS Modem RB-24 is supplied to clients in carton with all contents, which are needed for connection to PC and normal work: 1) carton; 2) modem RB24 BLUETOOTH; 3) “USB A mini USB B” connecting cable; 4) external GSM antenna;...
2. Technical information 2.1. Modem features. GSM / GPRS / EDGE / CSD / SMS / FAX modem GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / E-GSM Functions: EDGE (Mult-slot class 10, max BR downlink 236,8 Kb/s) GPRS (Multi-slot class 10, max BR downlink 85,6 Kb/s) FAX (3 group 1 class) 9600bit/s SMS (AT commands ETSI 07.05 &...
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2.3. Weight and dimensions. Weight 100 g Length 95 mm Width 65 mm Depth 30 mm 2.4. Panels. A) front panel: headset and mini-USB connectors, SIM-holder Page 7...
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B) top panel: 3 LEDs state indicator: POWER, GSM(data), GPRS C) back panel: antenna SMA connector Page 8...
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3. Hardware setup unpack and prepare components from the device box prepare a SIM card press a yellow button of the SIM-holder on the front panel extract the tray put the SIM card insert the set Page 9...
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screw the antenna to the SMA connector on the back panell plug-in the mini-USB connector of USB cable or AC adaptor to the socket if it is necessary plug-in the USB connector to your computer (a host) Page 10...
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4. Bluetooth instalation To connect with the RB24 BLUETOOTH your device (PC / laptop, palmtop, etc.) you need the following things: The device has to own Bluetooth radio Bluetooth stack which supports SPP and/or DUN Bluetooth profiles proper distance between the devices (range up to about 10 meters, it depends on environment parameters for radio frequencies, the devices class of power and sensitivity)
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General steps you have to do in order to make the first connection with the RB24: • call inquiry – scan Bluetooth enabled devices around • select a device named RB24 (phone class) • pair with RB24 for keys exchange, necessary to enter the PIN code (0000) •...
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5. Limitations NOTE Only the first client (SPP or DUN) will able to transfer data from/to modem. If you want to change the active profile you need to disconnect the previous connection IMPORTANT The RB24 Bluetooth version requires not to use AT+IPR=... command.
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6. Bluetooth connection guide Windows XP SP2 Click double on the Bluetooth icon Press the “Add” button Page 14...
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Tick the checkbox and press the “Next” button Select the RB24 and press the “Next” button Page 15...
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Select “Use access code from documentation “, enter PIN code and press the “Next” button You should get COM ports number, interesting for you is the outgoing port COM, press the Finish button Page 16...
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The final effect: paired the devices Now you can open eg. HyperTerminal with virtual serial port COM228 (the outgoing port) – next time you will need only this stepou should get COM ports number, interesting for you is the outgoing port COM, press the Finish button Page 17...
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Windows XP, WIDCOMM stack Click double on the WIDCOMM Bluetooth iconnal Select “View devices in range” Page 18...
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Wait until inquiry finishes and click double on “RB24 Page 19...
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Wait until inquiry finishes and click double on “RB24 You should notice something like below Wait until inquiry finishes and click double on “RB24 Page 20...
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Now you can use the virtual port (eg. COM11) where need (eg. HyperTerminal) The final result for the SPP connection Page 21...
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If you want to connect to Internet via PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) click double on “Dial-Up Networking” service You should notice something like below Page 22...
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Enter the PIN code for the devices pairing if it is necessary The standard dialog for the connection will be displayed. For GPRS/EDGE connection enter one of the following numbers: *99# (default APN) *99***1# (APN1) *99***2# (APN2) *99***3# (APN3) Page 23...
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Windows XP, IVT BlueSoleil stack Click double on the BlueSoleil Bluetooth iconn Click on a star like the Sun in the center of the BlueSoleil windows Page 24...
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Please wait for the inquiry Click double on the new mobile phone device (RB24) Page 25...
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Enter the PIN code and press the “OK” button Now the RB24 is paired with the BlueSoleil stack and its services are discovered Page 26...
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If you want to connect to Internet via PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) click double on “Dial-Up Networking” service The result: is the virtual serial port and modem (eg. COM251), click the “Yes” button Page 27...
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The standard dialog for the connection will be displayed. For GPRS/EDGE connection enter one of the following numbers: *99# (default APN) *99***1# (APN1) *99***2# (APN2) *99***3# (APN3) Page 28...
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If you want to create a virtual COM port click on “Serial Port” service The result: is the virtual serial port (eg. COM444), click the “Yes” button Page 29...
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On the successful finish you should see something like below Page 30...
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Linux, BlueZ stack • Ciheck your HCI Bluetooth Dongle $ hcitool dev Devices: hci0 00:13:EF:F0:C3:54 • Find the RB24 $ hcitool scan name Scanning ... 00:A0:96:07:41:2A Bluetooth Display 00:07:80:82:F5:75 RB24 • Discover services $ sdptool search 0x1002 Class 0x1002 Inquiring ... Searching for 0x1002 on 00:07:80:82:F5:75 ...
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Connections: < ACL 00:07:80:82:F5:75 handle 42 state 1 lm MASTER • SPP connection $ rfcomm connect /dev/rfcomm0 00:07:80:82:F5:75 1 Connected /dev/rfcomm0 to 00:07:80:82:F5:75 on channel 1 Press CTRL-C for hangup • open your terminal, for example $ gtkterm -p /dev/rfcomm0 •...
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