Optus S2 User Manual page 14

2 PLACING A CALL
FAX Call (Facsimile Machine)
To send a fax using the
Optus MobileSat S2
necessary to have a compatible fax machine connected to the
TEL & FAX port of the transceiver.
A fax can be sent by following the instructions (on sending a fax)
of the fax machine. The dialling of the destination number is
described in 'Placing a Call: 2 Wire Configuration' on page 14,
and may require a prefix digit.
The transceiver operates transparently to the
Optus MobileSat S2
fax machine. Once the fax machine has finished transmission,
the call will end automatically.
STD Area Code
An STD (or IDD) Area Code must be used for all fax
transmissions except for:
• Operator connected calls
• National numbers generally beginning with "1"
• 008, 013
The handset display will indicate that the transceiver is currently
being used in a fax call.
Fax sending may be restricted by phone locks of the phone, or if
the Optus MobileSat S2 has been configured to have the fax
facility turned Off.
Note: The TEL/FAX port of the Optus MobileSat S2 can be set to allow only
fax calls to be made. Refer to Configuration Accessories on page 71.
transceiver, it is
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2 PLACING A CALL
Placing a DATA Call
The Satellite telephone incorporates its own
Optus MobileSat S2
modem within the transceiver. This internal modem responds to
a restricted set of standard Hayes modem commands.
To send data using the
Optus MobileSat S2
necesary to have a compatible data terminal which may connect
to the RS232 pins of the DATA & MAINTENANCE port.
A standard RS232 data communication cable is required to
connect the data terminal to the
MAINTENANCE port.
Configuring the DATA Terminal
Configure the data terminal software package to have the
following settings:
Connection:
Baud Rate:
Parity:
Stop Bits:
Flow Control:
Recommended FTP:
DATA Operation (sending)
The data call dialling is controlled by entering Hayes AT
commands at the data terminal. The
supports a restricted set of commands, refer to Table 4 on page
18 for this information.
To initiate a data call, type 'atdt' followed by the full STD number
of the destination you wish to dial.
For example: atdt0392643050
Call set-up time will be longer than for standard DATA
communications due to the added satellite delays. Once
connected, data can be sent. Optus recommends using the
"Zmodem" file transfer protocol (FTP) because of its usability
and robustness.
transceiver, it is
's DATA &
Optus MobileSat S2
Direct to Com1 (or Com2, 3 or 4)
9600bps
None
1
Hardware
Zmodem
only
Optus MobileSat S2
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