1. Introduction The Cascade Modem is a high performance ultra low power modem designed to be used in the field or office. The Cascade Modem version 2 is available in a 57.6K extended temperature model only. Specifically designed for road side traffic monitoring equipment, the Cascade Modem contains many additional features to improve the quality and reliability of your data collection system.
1.2. Features The Cascade Modem contains the following features and functions. (57.6K) Available in 57,600 Baud Extended Temperature Ultra Low Power Features, Functions, & Specifications: Ultra low power consumption, less than 50 microamperes in standby mode and only 50 milliamps in full operation.
1.4. Installation The Cascade Modem is easy to install. Simply connect the telephone line, serial cable (at 19200buad), and power connector and the modem is ready to use. It is highly recommended that you connect the surge suppressor lug directly to your ground rod (earth ground) using a minimum of 18 gage wire.
The Cascade Modem is trained to a selected speed with an AT [CR] training sequence. Thus, DTE, to modem interface speed, is locked in regardless of the connecting speed of a remote modem, (with minor restrictions, see the AT+MS command).
2.5. Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) The modem stores the default settings in NVRAM to protect against failure on power loss or surges. The Cascade modem can store a default setup (done at the factory) to load when first powered. This factory default can be changed by the user with the following procedure.
The Cascade Modem is designed to meet North American telephone standards as set by FCC Part 68 and DOC. The telephone line interface is designed to meet 1000 VAC and 1500 volt peak surge isolation, among other parameters.
2.9. Ring Detect Relay The Cascade Modem can be purchased with an optional 1 Amp Relay Contact Closure. This circuit activates for approx. 2 seconds each time the phone rings, and provides a way for the user to connect other devices or systems to the modem which need a signal indicating a Ring.
FCC. Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your phone line. In the event repairs are ever needed on the Cascade Modem they should be performed by Diamond Traffic Products or an authorized representative.
3. Modem Control 3.1. AT Command Format The Cascade Modem may be controlled by sending serial ASCII command sequences. After execution of the command, the modem returns a status message to indicate command is executed. Training the Modem The modem must be trained to match the DTE speed and parity so that it is able to recognize serial asynchronous commands sent to it.
3.6. Factory Settings & Default States Diamond Traffic Products pre-initializes all modems with the following command sequence: 57.6k Baud Model: AT&FE0M1Q0V0X1\N5\Q0&C1&D2S0=2 AT\T9+GCI=B5 (COUNTRY CODE =US) This sets the entire correct modem configuration into non-volatile memory so that it works on power up. This can also be sent through the Centurion Software in the modem setup initialization lines or through any terminal program manually.
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