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T61 Smart Modem
Hardware User Guide
Supporting
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Firmware Version:
V20040
Model:
T61-ELS61
T61-EHS5
Date:
2020-08-18
V1.4

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  • Page 1 T61 Smart Modem Hardware User Guide V1.4 Supporting Firmware Version: V20040 Model: T61-ELS61 T61-EHS5 Date: 2020-08-18...
  • Page 2 This document (T61 Smart Modem Hardware User Guide) contains information that is proprietary to TCAM Technology Pte Ltd. No part of this document may be copied, or reproduced in any form or by any means, or transferred to any third party without prior written consent of TCAM Technology Pte Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................5 1.1 Related Documents..........................5 1.2 Product Label ............................. 5 1.3 Certification Test ..........................6 2 Device Overview ..........................7 2.1 Key Specification at a glance......................7 2.2 Block Diagram ............................ 9 3 Special Features ..........................10 3.1 Dual IP Connection...........................
  • Page 4 7.3.3 T61 Device Information ......................29 7.3.4 Data Service Center (DSC)......................31 7.3.5 Command Service Center (CSC) ....................32 7.3.6 Serial Port Setup ......................... 33 7.3.7 Recovery Setup ........................... 34 7.3.8 I/O Setup (Optional Feature) ...................... 35 7.3.9 Utilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37 7.4 Default Settings ..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This document explains the hardware related features and functionalities of T61 Smart Modem. It can be applied to all variants of T61 models with minimum differences. The scope of this document includes a brief device overview, detailed feature description, step-by-step device configuration tutorial.

  • Page 6: Certification Test

    Certification Test T61 is certified for Safety, Emission, ESD, Immunity, RF, EMC, Water/Dust Proof etc, according to the follow standard: EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+AC:2011 EN55022:2010/AC:2011 EN55024:2010 EN61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009+A2:2009 EN61000-3-3:2008 EN62311:2008 EN301 489-7 V1.3.1 (2005-11) EN301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) EN301 489-24 V1.5.1 (2010-10) EN301 511 V9.0.2 (2003-03) EN301 908-1 V5.2.1 (2011-05) EN301 908-2 V5.2.1 (2011-07)

  • Page 7: Device Overview

    Device Overview T61 is a smart gateway connecting serial devices with RS232 or RS485 interfaces to GSM/GPRS/HSPA/LTE network. It is integrated with a 32bit ARM Cortex-M0+ core processor and a Gemalto 3G or 4G modem module. Equipped with comprehensive features, T61 smart gateway provides industrial standard flexibility, scalability and data reliability.
  • Page 8 Internet Connections Primary : Data Channel Secondary : Command Channel Memory* 1M Bytes RF Specifications Frequency Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: GSM 900/1800MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE: GSM 900/1800MHz UMTS/HSPA+: UMTS 900/2100MHz UMTS/HSPA+: UMTS 900/2100 MHz LTE: 700/800/900/1800/2100 MHz Output Power 2W for GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900MHz 2W for GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900MHz 1W for GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800MHz 1W for GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1800MHz 0.25W for UMTS (900/2100MHz)

  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a sample configuration that incorporates T61 Smart Modem and typical accessories. Figure 1: Block Diagram T61 Smart Modem Page 9 of 47 User Guide V1.4...

  • Page 10: Special Features

    3 Special Features In this section, some of the new features of T61 Smart Modem are discussed in detail. This is for better understanding of the device operation in smart modem mode. If your device is utilized in normal modem mode, please skip this section. Dual IP Connection T61 Smart Modem provides two connection channels for easy handling of data and commands.

  • Page 11: Ddns Ip Update

     Data Line Connection has higher priority. This setting is to safe guard the integrity of user data communication. Once the device detect the data center is not accessible, it will restart itself and try to reconnect back to the data center. In the meantime, command line connection will break due to the reset.

  • Page 12: Hardware Interface Description

    Hardware Interface Description Overview T61 Smart Modem provides the following interfaces for power supply, antenna, SIM card and data transfer:  4-pin Micro-Fit Power Supply socket  SMA antenna connector (Female)  SIM card reader with cover  DB9 Connector (Female) for RS2323 or *RS485 4-Pin Micro-Fit 3.0 Socket DB9 Connector...

  • Page 13: Interface Variant

    Interface Variant 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 Figure 4: DB9 Interface RS232 *RS485 Description Receive Transmit Ground Data + Data - T61 Smart Modem Page 13 of 47 User Guide V1.4...

  • Page 14: 4-Pin Micro-Fit Interface

    4-Pin Micro-Fit Interface T61 Smart Modem is powered by a DC with range of 5-32VDC, via 4-pin micro-Fit connector (shown in Figure 5). The other two pins are one digital/anolog input and one digital output. Detailed pin assignment please refer to Table below. Figure 5: 4-Pin Micro Fit Interface Description VCC: 5-32 VDC...

  • Page 15: Status Led

    Status LED T61 Smart Modem has one red LED indicating the device and network status. When the device detects no SIM card inserted or no antenna or not yet connected to network, the LED will blink fast at approximately every one second. The detail “ON/OFF” timing of the LED is presented in the following table.

  • Page 16: Mechanics, Mounting And Packaging

    5 Mechanics, Mounting and Packaging Mechanical Dimensions T61 Smart Modem Page 16 of 47 User Guide V1.4...

  • Page 17: Mounting T61 Smart Modem

    Mounting T61 Smart Modem T61 is equipped with a mounting clip as shown in Figure 7. Mounting Clip M3 Mounting Holes Figure 7: T61 with mounting clip To mount the device, first please fix the mounting clip on the wall or a DIN rail and then attach the T61 device to the clip.

  • Page 18: Cable Connection - T61-Ehs5 Modem And Landis & Gyr Meter

    AC/DC power Antenna adapter T61 Smart Modem Terminal DB9 Cable Center Manager Software Cable connection - T61-EHS5 modem and Landis & Gyr Meter Part Number: T61-ZMD-01 Cable connection to modem Cable Connection Layout To Landis & Gyr Meter To T61-EHS5/ T61-ELS61 CAT5E DB9 (Male) Signal...

  • Page 19: Get Started

    6 Get Started T61 Smart Modem is a plug-and-play device. After simple configuration it will be ready to carry out its mission. This section will guide you step-by-step to setup your device. For a more intuitive setup guide, you can also watch our video guide online (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YXLVhjDXEA).

  • Page 20: Device Configuration

    7 Device Configuration T61 Smart Modem is robust and comprehensive. Most of its properties are configurable to cater different requirements. In this chapter, all configuration options will be discussed. There are two ways to configure T61 Smart Modem. One way is using TMAS Center Manager software (Refer to the Center Manager User Guide).
  • Page 21 After pressing space for three times, user needs to input the device password (shown in Figure 9). The factory default password for all T61 smart gateway devices is “tcam”, all in small letters. Change of device password will be covered in later part.
  • Page 22 Figure 10: Main T61 Configuration Menu T61 Smart Modem Page 22 of 47 User Guide V1.4...

  • Page 23: Switching Between Smart Modem Mode And Normal Modem Mode

    Switching Between Smart Modem Mode and Normal Modem Mode 7.2.1 Switch to Normal Modem Mode If your T61 devices are utilized as normal modem, you need to switch them to Normal Modem Mode. At the main T61 configuration menu, select option “N: Switch Modem Mode” (shown in Figure 11) by pressing “n”...
  • Page 24 Figure 12: Switching to Normal Modem Mode Type “S” to save the settings and any key to continue. Type “R” to exit the menu and restart the mode. As shown in Figure 12, after selecting option “N: Switch to Normal Modem Mode”, a message will pop up stating that the device is switching to Normal Modem Mode.
  • Page 25 operating as a normal standard modem (shown in Figure 13). No other configuration is needed for Normal Modem Mode. Note: After switching to normal modem, the module baud rate will be changed to “AT+IPR=0”. To make changes to adapt to external applications, please use corresponding AT command like “AT+IPR=9600”.

  • Page 26: Switch To Smart Modem Mode

    7.2.2 Switch to Smart Modem Mode After setting T61 smart gateway to Normal Modem Mode, it is possible to switch it back to Smart Modem Mode easily. The only step is to press space for 3 times upon start-up and enter device password.

  • Page 27: Smart Modem Configuration

    Smart Modem Configuration T61 smart gateway is flexible. Most of its parameters are configurable to suit various requirements. The configuration procedure is simple and intuitive. Devices only need to configure once upon the first usage. Afterwards, the device will memorize all settings in its non-volatile memory. The following section will start with generation guidelines for configuration using serial terminal software, such as general keys, saving procedure, reboot options and etc.
  • Page 28 Figure 16: Save the Settings 7.3.1.4 Reboot T61 Smart Modem There are three ways to reboot T61 device.  Choose the Reboot Option from the main T61 Configuration menu.  Send “T++” via the COM port. This is only applicable when T61 device is in configuration mode or modem mode.

  • Page 29: Mobile Network Operator (Mno)

    7.3.2 Mobile Network Operator (MNO) This section is more related to the SIM card network operator. Some settings can be very crucial for T61 Smart Modem to function properly, like Access Point Name (APN). 7.3.2.1 GPRS Dial-Up Number This parameter is not utilized by T61 device. It is a reference for user when the device is used as standard dial-up modem.
  • Page 30 7.3.3.4 Login Password This parameter defines the password required to enter T61 Configuration menus. The factory default password is “tcam”, all in small letters. User can change this password upon first login or leave as default. String...

  • Page 31: Data Service Center (Dsc)

    7.3.4 Data Service Center (DSC) Data Service Center refers to the server where Data Line of T61 Smart Modem will connect to. All parameters related to Data Line are grouped under this section. 7.3.4.1 Data Line Protocol This parameter defines T61’s internet protocol and whether the device is a client or server. Index TCP Client UDP Client...

  • Page 32: Command Service Center (Csc)

    This parameter is important if you are using domain names for Server Address or Backup Server Address. The factory default value points to the DDNS server host by TCAM Technology Pte Ltd. Modifying this parameter may affect the dynamic IP mapping mechanism.

  • Page 33: Serial Port Setup

    7.3.6 Serial Port Setup Serial interface settings are also very important for external applications. T61 smart gateway in Smart Modem Mode can accept a wild range of baud rates. 7.3.6.1 Baud Rate Currently autobauding is not supported. Index 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200...

  • Page 34: Recovery Setup

    Automatic – Start connection automatically upon power-up Wait for SMS – Start connection after receiving a SMS from the Center Phone Number. Please contact TCAM Technology if you want this feature to be enabled. Wait for Call – Start connection after receiving a Call from the Center Phone Number.

  • Page 35: I/O Setup (Optional Feature)

    Enable IP DDNS update. When device obtains a new IP it will update its IP to a DDNS server to update its domain name, T61AXXXXXXXX.tmas.com using http protocol. Please contact TCAM Technology if you want this feature to be enabled.
  • Page 36 Index Disable analog input monitoring Real-time Reading. T61 will read the analog input periodically according to the sampling rate and send back the data via data line. Data Logging (Not available) 7.3.8.2 AI Report Interval This parameter is related to the analog input data logging feature. Currently it is not relevant. Index On Schedule Hourly...

  • Page 37: Utilities

    7.3.8.6 Input Sensitivity (sec) Integer 1-255 Number of seconds for the input to confirm the reading. E.g. the input is confirmed to be high only when it is high for at least 2 seconds (when input sensitivity is configured to 2 seconds). 7.3.8.7 AI Alarm Low Limit (%) integer 0-50...

  • Page 38: Default Settings

    1xxxxxxx Listen Port 3005 Max Packet Size (byte) 1200 Packet Idle Interval (ms) Packet Last Character Login Password tcam Data Line Protocol Primary Server Address Backup Server Address Data Server Port 3007 Center Phone Number DNS Server Address GPRS Reliable Test Interval Command Server IP address 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 39: Sms Functions

    115.166.155.166 and port number to 700. Device will reboot automatically. If only to configure command center address, SMS format will be “TIP::115.166.155.166:800”. Please contact TCAM Technology if you want this feature to be enabled. Turn on (1.8V) Digital Output PIN. Please contact TCAM Technology if you want this feature to be enabled.

  • Page 40: Migration From Tma-M37I, Tma-M55I And Tmn-51T

    8 Migration from TMA-M37i, TMA-M55i and TMN-51T In this chapter, T61 Smart Modem will be compared with its predecessor TMN-51T for smart modem operation and TMA-MC37i or TMA-MC55i for normal modem operation. Normal Modem Mode Only some special and common AT Commands comparison are listed in the below table. For more details, please refer the respective AT Command Guides and release notes.
  • Page 41  Step 1: Request from us the latest Center Manager Software  Step 2: Configure the serial interface to your desired settings.  Step 3: Set Data Service Address & Port Number same as your original data center IP address and port.

  • Page 42: Application Notes

    9 Application Notes T61 Firmware Update For the cases that there is a need to patch up the firmware of T61 devices, Center Manager software provides two convenient ways of doing it. One way is to use direct wire. It is a faster way but devices need to be connected to Center Manager using RS232 cable.

  • Page 43: Firmware Update Over-The-Air

    again.  Do not use Center Manager to connect to device immediately, it takes few seconds for the device to update its firmware. User can observe the LED blinking. Once it starts blinking once every second, it means the firmware updating is done. 9.1.2 Firmware Update Over-The-Air ...

  • Page 44: T61 Digital Input Configuration (Optional Features)

    T61 Digital Input Configuration (Optional Features) This section explains how to use the digital input of T61 Smart Gateway for your application. As mentioned in section 4.3 4-Pin Micro-Fit Interface, one input interface is available in T61 for external applications. To utilize this input interface, one external wire is needed to connect to the micro-fit open socket.

  • Page 45: T61 Sms Features (Optional Feature)

    T61 SMS Features (Optional Feature) When T61 Smart Gateway is programmed as smart modem, it is able to accept simple SMS control and configuration. This feature will be in place provided that SIM cards applied in applications are SMS enabled. Please make sure that do not flood T61 devices with SMSs. When module memory is full, it will not able to receive any SMS until a reset.

  • Page 46: Configure Server Ip And Port

     Effects: o Application PIN connected to digital output will be left open. o If the digital output is configured as input trigger, the alarm will be disarmed when receiving “TOFF” SMS.  Replay: o “OK” 9.3.4 Configure Server IP and Port In the following, DC stands for Data Center, CC stands for Command Center.
  • Page 47 For more information, please visit http://www.tcam.com.sg https://www.facebook.com/TcamTechnology TCAM TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD 2 Kaki Bukit Ave 1 #05-04 Singapore 417938 Tel: (65) 67461930; Fax: (65) 67461938; Website: www.tcam.com.sg; Company Reg No: 200103565N; GST Reg No: 20-0103565-N...

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