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1. SenalNET error Host Interface undefined SenalNET mode error Host baud rate cannot be 122 123 HIF 0 determined 124 PNET ele VSN E DAAE 126 Invalid parameters profile number must be set to 1 or 2 PB Product ID already exists HW pin cannot be changed after Product ID was set ESA Socket does not exist Socket empty on receive 204 No available sockets PPP open failed for socket Error creating socket Socket send error Socket flush error 15 No camer error on socket operation General exception Out of memory 21 22 22 Eto ll mennene cree ger 3 207 209 2 212 2 216 218 220 SSL3 negotiation error Megal SSL socket handle Must be an open and active ICP socket Trusted CA certificate does not exist EN RESERVED 224 Decoaing error on incoming SSL data 5 No additional SSL sockets available 26 7 AT ISSND command failed because size of stream Maximum SSL packet size 2KB exceeded sent exceeded 2048 bytes AT SSND command failed because 228 checksum calculated does not match 229 SSL parameters are missing 22 2 22 checksum sent by host 2 HTTP server unknown RESERVED legal HTTP host name Maximum packet size 4GB exceeded HTTP server timeout No URL specified YML OUM NAK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem www netcommwireless com 11 30 300 301 302 303 304 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 305 illegal HTTP port number illegal URL address 307 URL address too long The A T iVVWW co
2. d Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm Wireless Limited Failure to do so may cause damage to this product fire or result in personal injury Consumer Protection Laws Australian and New Zealand consumer law in certain circumstances implies mandatory guarantees conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded by NetComm Wireless Limited and legislation of another country s Government may have a similar effect together these are the Consumer Protection Laws Any warranty or representation provided by NetComm Wireless Limited is in addition to and not in replacement of your rights under such Consumer Protection Laws If you purchased our goods in Australia and you are a consumer you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure If you purchased our goods in New Zealand and are a consumer you will also be entitled to similar statutory guarantees www netcommwireless com 89 NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Product Warranty All Ne
3. AT Command Reference AT iSMTP Alternate USage rrrrnrnnnnnnnnrnnnunrnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnennvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnsnnnnnenene 62 Table 53 AT Command Reference AT ISMA sssssesssecscosesssecnncsessressccasessecsecaesesssnecstestssnocusssrserccdsesrsenscusserserceas 63 Table 54 AT Command Reference AT iSMA Alternate Usage rrrnrnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrrnnnnnernnnnnevnnrnnnsvnnnnnennnnnnesnennnee 63 Table 55 AT Command Reference MSN U ne neue 64 Table 56 AT Command Reference AT iSMU Alternate Usage rrnrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnennvnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenene 64 Table 57 AT Command Reference AT ISMP c ccsssssecssssssssecsecsssssccnscsssssccssossssscescossssseenecssssssencossssssensesessseeneess 65 Table 58 AT Command Reference AT iSMP Alternate USA ccoocccccnccnnoncnnnnnccnnnacononacononacononacnnnnrcnonarononaninonananos 65 Table 59 AT Command Reference ATHIEMA rronnnnrrnnnnnnnrrrnrnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnssennnnnnsnsnnnsnnnssssnnnnnnssssennnn 66 Table 60 AT Command Reference ATHIEMB rosnnnrrrnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnnrnnrnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnsssnnnnnnssssnnnnnnssssnnnnnnssssnnnnn 67 Table 61 AT Command Reference ATHITOPN sun 69 Table 62 AT Command Reference ATHISNDssenssasucia uns na 70 Table 63 AT Command Reference ATHTBSN u uuuuuu uch 71 Table NT Command Reference SN vvs 74 Table 85 TE NNN 78 Table 66 Technical Specifications for the
4. Please refer to the AT Command reference document for more information on enabling remote access to the NTC 4000 series 4 The NTC 4000 LEDs are not lighting up Verify that the NTC 4000 series is connected to an appropriate power supply and that an active 3G SIM has been inserted Power cycle the NTC 4000 by removing the power supply for 15 seconds and then reconnect it 5 The 3G LED is not switching on Verify that the NTC 4000 series has sufficient 3G signal strength to connect by checking the available signal strength via either the appropriate AT command or by checking a mobile telephone for available 3G coverage Please refer to the AT Command reference document for more information on signal strength 6 am receiving an ERROR response from the NTC 4000 Verify the AT command you are utilising has the correct syntax specified 7 am receiving an ERROR response from the NTC 4000 with an error code that don t understand M Please refer to the error codes listed on page 23 of the AT Command manual which can be found on the NetComm Website to learn the meaning of the Result codes 8 am unable to connect to the internet using the at iup command M Please check the result code when the at iup command is attempted and refer to the error codes listed on page 23 or the AT Command manual which can be found on the NetComm Website to learn the meaning of the Result code M Check that the data serv
5. SMU Report the current SMTP login User Name If the User Name does not exist only lt CRLF gt will be returned The reply is followed by I OK AT SMU Returns the message String The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 64 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSMP Define SMTP Login Password Syntax AT iSMP pass Permanently sets authenticated SMTP login password Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Password to be used when logging on to an SMTP server that requires authentication Command Options pass Empty No SMTP authentication password defined pass lt password gt password will be used to login to an authenticated SMTP server Default Empty No password defined Result code VOK If password is an empty or a legal SMTP login password I ERROR Is returned otherwise Alternate Usage AT COMMAND DEFINITION Temporarily set the SMTP login password to pass The permanent value will be restored after completing the next session AT iSMP pass whether the session was successful or not Report the current SMTP login password The reported value will consist of characters The number of characters shall AT iSMP reflect the number of characters in the actual password If a password does not exist only lt CRLF gt will be returned The reply is followed by I OK AT iSMP Returns the message St
6. Syntax AT iSMA v Permanently sets SMTP authentication method Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Command Options v 0 SMTP authentication will be disabled v 1 Chip will support the AUTH LOGIN SMTP authentication method if forced by SMTP server Default O SMTP authentication disabled Result code VOK ifv 00r 1 I ERROR Is returned otherwise Alternate Usage AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT iSMA Report the current value of the SMTP authentication method The reply is followed by I OK AT SMA Returns the message 0 1 www netcommwireless com 63 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSMU Define SMTP Login User Name Syntax AT iSMU user Permanently sets Authenticated SMTP login User Name Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION User Name to be used when logging on to an SMTP server that requires authentication if iSMA is set to a non zero value Command Options user Empty No SMTP authentication User Name defined user lt user name gt user name will be used to login to an authenticated SMTP server Default Empty No User Name defined Result code I OK If user is an empty or a legal SMTP login name ERROR Is returned otherwise Alternate Usage AT AT COMMAND DEFINITION ee AA set the SMTP login User Name to user The permanent value will be restored after completing the next session AT iSMU user whether the session was successful or not AT
7. and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware SS 4 Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk V Show compatible hardware Connect One iChip Sabalo A This driver is not digitally signed Have Disk Tell me why driver signing is important h When prompted click the Continue Anyway button to continue the NTC 4000 Series driver installation Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Connact Dre Chip Sabalo Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software F Chip Sabab a a sdei sen Hager age peels ne de 7 Once the installation has finished you should see the following Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New I Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F Connect One iChip Sabalo ir Click Finish to close the wizard NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM NAK 14 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series To verify the driver was successfully installed check in the Device Manager for an extra COM port To check the Device Manager perform the following steps 1 Click on the Start button and navigate to the Control Panel option 8 Doub
8. riot embargoes acts of civil or military authorities fire floods electricity outages lightning Dower surges or shortages of materials or labour and 6 The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security features may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm Wireless Limited recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security Subject to your rights and remedies under applicable Consumer Protection Laws which cannot be excluded see Section 3 above the Product Warranty is automatically voided if 1 You or someone else use the product or attempt to use it other than as specified by NetComm Wireless Limited 2 The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied 5 Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm Wireless Limited or 6 The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate
9. 50 www netcommwireless com Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iMCBF Maximum Characters before Socket Flush Syntax AT iMCBF n Permanently sets max number of characters before flushing the SerialNET socket Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION This parameter specifies the maximum number of characters received on the serial link before flushing the SerialNET socket Command Options n 0 1460 Default O No specific limit Flushing governed by Network Result code OK If nis within limits I ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION Reports the current maximum number of characters before flushing the SerialNET socket AT iMCBF The reply is followed by l OK AT iMCBF Returns the message 0 1460 The reply is followed by I OK www netcommwireless com 51 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iFCHR Flush Character Syntax AT iFCHR flush chr Permanently sets flush character in SerialNET mode Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION flush_chr A character received on serial link to signal socket flush in SerialNET mode Command Options flush chr Empty No Flush character defined The SerialNET socket will not be flushed as a result of receiving a special flush character flush_chr a _z AS Z 05 _9 lt hex_char gt where lt hex_char gt x lt hh gt lt hh gt 00 FF Default Empty No flush character defined Result code I OK If flush_chr is e
10. AT iDSTR Alternate USAB oocccccnccncnnccnnonannnnnccnonarononacanonanononacnnnarononananonaninos 49 Table 32 AT Command Manual AT iMBTB sscsssscscsssrcscsvsresvensusencuvarenvavsrsapeneurencuvarenvansrsancusarencavarenpesrsancusas 50 Table 33 AT Command Reference AT iMBTB Alternate Usage cccccccsssccccesececceneceeeeescceeeuececeueeceesenseeetanaess 50 Table 34 AF Command Reference ATHMCBF ae een 51 Table 35 AT Command Reference AT iMCBF Alternate Usage rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnvrnnnnnnnnnnennrnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnsnnnnnsnenn 51 Table 36 AT Command Reference AT iFCHR ccccccsssseccecceesseceecseessececcseauseecccsseuseececseuaseeeceseaaseeeesseagesesecseass 52 Table 37 AT Command Reference AT iFCHR Alternate Usage rrrrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenenn 52 Table 38 AT Command Reference AT IMTTE sssccccssseccccessccecensececeenececeeescceseenecessenecesseeuecessenecessencessensesetseness 53 Table 39 AT Command Reference AT iMTTF Alternate Usage rarrnnnrnnnrrnnnnnernnnnnerrnnnnnernnnnnernnnnnnsvnnnnnsvnnnnnesnenneee 53 Table 40 AT Command Reference AT SNMD Command Parameters cccccsssececeesecceceesececeeseceeeeeceeseeseeeseuness 54 Table 41 AT Command Reference A ISNR D sssvosssccdsdccindetesacnceronaduswesnasecdebaeitde annadacsunnceuenvbnecusiabaeisdanonaducesoseduaecooases 55 Table 42 AT Command Reference AT
11. LE NE A 4 OT verre 4 1210 0 AR o APA EEE NE T E E T 4 Tr 4 NO ee le nee ee er E EE Renee re 4 Fro Navarra E a E 5 P Ke EEA EEE NE EE enn ent ERDE een RER een ent nce eee ee 5 Pi DIMENSIONS and NOT rn nee ern 6 BA o A a E A anne einen ee 6 L SES MET T SL EEE O oo O E A A 6 Itearated MEAG Ce nadas o ina encia 7 Salen and Product Cale tilapia lie oi siga 8 Al SOU and TMG a een aca 8 Hardware gs ENN KN icon 9 TNE ine Eee EE EEE ee ee EE IP EEES 9 MORNING SPRUCH ee EE ee ee ee ee 10 Connecting the DAA PO Cave acido iii 12 OST 12 MINS ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 Communicating with a NTC 4000 Series Modem nanernnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnennnnennnnen 16 BA PP ERE Ed 16 ske ss E SSE AAA 17 Wee sami EEE ER e EE EE EE EE ER 18 A iadahinnaadiald rer 21 PN 24 Implementation and Deployment Scenarios snrrnnnvnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnunnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnennnunnnnunnne 31 Electricty Metenng 7 SCADA DOVCO A e Po EEE naa EEEn 31 Renata SST AN yola oipe ei UE EE 33 KE GE EE REE o A In A secant 55 caco NN EE E E 36 Back end Server Deployment acacia A een en A ee 36 Dialling into a Back end Server Hosted Modem 2244s2224000 08nennnnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnennnnnennsnnnnnsnnennsnnennsnnennsnnennsnnnnnsnnennsnnensnnenssnnennsnnennsnnen nenn 36 Unlised AT Command Reference una ee 37 ATH Result Code SUMIMAY rai ii a
12. RTS CTS TXD RXD RXD TXD GND GND PWR DTR DCD PWR NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 80 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series DANS CNN RJ45 DESCRIPTION ee fasen GND Common Ground GND Power Ground RTS Request to Send received by the NTC 4000 CTS koss e Clear to Send transmitted by the NTC 4000 C e ee Red Wire VCC Input voltage from 8V 56VDC The NTC 4000 is a DCE Data Circuit Terminating Environment so the RTS Ready To Send signal is received by the NTC 4000 and the CTS Clear to Send signal is transmitted with flow controlled from both ends The DCD Data Carrier Detect line is permanently set to one state i e in the high state at the connector GND at the chip Electrical Specifications A suitable power supply is available on request or via direct purchase from the NetComm Online shop It is recommended that the NTC 4000 be powered using a 12VDC 1 5A power supply Environmental Specifications Tolerances The industrial enclosure of the NTC 4000 Series makes it able to operate over a wide variety of temperatures from 20 C 50 C www netcommwireless com 81 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Product Service and Support The following section provides some assistance with issues that may be encountered when using the NTC 4000 series as well as providing web based links for product specific information Troubleshooting 1 lam
13. a DSTR to the socket upon detection When this flag is not specified Chip will send a DSTR each time it detects it Default Empty Result code VOK If disconnect_string is an empty or legal string I ERROR Is returned otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT DSTR Reports the current contents of the disconnect_stringparameter If the disconnect_string parameter is empty only lt CRLF gt are returned If the _ flag is specified the l string is appended to the report AT iDSTR For example the reply to a AT DSTR command will be amp amp amp l in case AT iIDSTR amp amp amp was previously specified The reply is followed by I OK AT DSTR Returns the message String The reply is followed by I OK www netcommwireless com 49 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series IMBTB Max Bytes To Buffer Syntax AT MBTB N Permanently sets max bytes to buffer while the Chip is establishing an Internet connection Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION number of bytes to buffer while establishing the connection in SerialNET mode Command Options n 0 2048 Default O No Buffering Result code VOK If nis within limits ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT iMBTB Reports the current setting of max bytes to buffer The reply is followed by l OK AT iMBTB Returns the message 0 2048 The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K
14. and used to reference the socket in all following socket commands I ERROR Is returned otherwise Please note The Socket Command Abort may be used to abort prematurely The iChip uses the port range 1025 2048 when assigning default local ports The host should refrain from specifying local ports in this range to ensure that an Error 218 is not generated as a result of requesting local ports that overlap internal assignments www netcommwireless com 37 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series CFUN Chip Module Function Syntax AT CFUN n Set the function of the on board chip module Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Command Options VALUE DESCRIPTION fm Minimum functionality i e the phone is switched off Full functionality The chip module is in the switched on condition Disable transmit and receive Radio Frequency Circuits The SIM card is still enabled This is known as flight mode and is the default value for the NTC 4520 on start up Therefore the CFUN value should be set to 1 on every start up for full functionality GSM Only WCDMA is switched off NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 38 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series SSND Send a Byte Stream to a Socket Syntax AT iSSND lt hn gt lt sz gt lt stream gt lt checksum gt Sends a byte stream of size sz to the socket specified by the socket handle hn Parame
15. basement Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces Allow it to lie freely There should be no obstructions in its path and no heavy items should be placed on the cord In addition do not walk on step on or mistreat the cord To safeguard the equipment against overheating make sure that all openings in the unit that offer exposure to air are unobstructed Transport and Handling When transporting the NTC 4000 Series it is recommended to return the product to the original packaging This ensures the product will not be damaged In the event the product needs to be returned ensure it is securely packaged with appropriate padding to prevent damage during courier transport NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 8 www netcommwireless com NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Hardware Installation Inserting the SIM card Please ensure that the NTC 4000 is not connected to the power cable before proceeding 1 Push the small yellow button besides the SIM card holder 2 Insert the SIM card into the holder with the golden pins facing up www netcommwireless com 9 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 3 Insert the SIM card holder with the SIM conductor pins facing down into the NTC 4000 Mounting Options The NTC 4000 series modem can be mounted on the wall or a DIN rail by using the mounting bracket The mounting bracket is made from polyamide which is a fl
16. can also be used to upload the camera output to an FTP server This can be used to provide real time monitoring depending on the security camera output options Back end Server Deployment There are a number of ways to access a back end server One of these is FTP Site Upload Front end Connection There are a number of ways to utilise a front end connection One of these is Email Alert Please refer to the AT Command reference document for a full list of functions and connection methods available via the NTC 4000 Series Please note The character in an AT Command is used to force the NTC 4000 Series to use PASV mode for connection to an FIP server FTP Site Upload An FTP upload enables data to be dumped directly to the back end system This can be achieved with the following AT commands 1 AT i FOPN lt server gt lt port gt lt user gt lt pass gt lt accnt gt Attempts to opens an FTP connection to the specified FTP server on the specified port If successful an FTP server handle is returned 2 AT FSTO lt F_hn gt lt path gt lt sz gt Opens a remote file for storage of uploaded data on the FTP server specified by the FTP server handle f hn 3 AT iIFGND lt F_hn gt lt sz gt lt stream gt Uploads the byte stream remote file data to the remote FTP server specified by the FTP server handle F_hn 4 AT iFCLF lt F_hn gt Closes the remote file on the FTP server specified by the
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18. lt pass gt Password to authenticate user If special characters are used the password must be specified within quotes It is customary that servers that allow anonymous login request an e mail address as a password lt accnt gt Some FIP servers require an account in order to allow a certain subset of the commands In this case the account name must be specified when opening the FTP link The optional is used to flag the Force PASV mode When is specified iChip only uses the PASV method when opening a data socket to server for FTP data transfer Result Code I lt FTP handle gt Upon successfully connecting to the FTP Server and authenticating the user a socket handle is returned The handle lt FTP handle gt is used to reference the FTP session in all following FTP commands I ERROR Is returned otherwise NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 58 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iFSTO FTP Open File for Storage Syntax AT FSTO lt F_hn gt lt path gt lt sz gt Opens a remote FTP server file for upload Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION F_hn An open FTP session handle Destination file pathname Optional size in bytes to reserve for the file on the remote FTP server Command Options lt F_hn gt Must have been obtained by a previous execution of an AT iFOPN command during the current Internet mode session lt path gt Absolute
19. number Syntax ATD lt number gt Dials the telephone number specified Parameters PARAMETER Desken The telephone number of the modem to be dialed into Result Code CONNECT After successfully dialling and connecting with the remote modem NO CARRIER If the connection failed NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 74 www netcommwireless com MEDI Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series ATH Terminate the current connection Syntax ATH Terminates the current dialup connection Result Code OK After disconnecting the current dialup session www netcommwireless com 75 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series AT i Result Code Summary RESPONSE STRING DENOTATION VOK a Command was successfully executed BUSY mn iChip busy Command discarded DONE a iChip completed Internet activity returned to command mode or entered SerialNET mode iChip completed Internet activity and returned to command mode or entered SerialNET mode iChip issues this ONLINE response when it has remained online as a result of the stay online flag or as a result of the web server being online RCV Marks beginning of e mail retrieve mode with XFH 1 iChip does not respond to any commands except for Break frat pome O rs CS a pee A LI oe Par increased Cre O Te fame Te Ja fa fase fue fe frem fa fem fe fremme fe frem _ _ _ fu fem eee Te eee e __ AAA A Error when E
20. or relative path name of the remote destination file Following this command data is transferred to the remote file using one or more iFSND commands The file transfer is complete by issuing a iFCLF FTP File Close command Result Code I OK If file lt path gt was successfully opened for writing on the FTP server I ERROR Is returned otherwise www netcommwireless com 59 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iFSND FTP Send File Data Syntax AT iFSND lt F hn gt lt sz gt lt stream gt Uploads data to a remote FTP server file Valid only after a successful AT iFSTO or AT iFAPN command Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION F_hn An open FTP session handle The exact size of the data stream that follows stream A byte stream of size lt sz gt composing the remote file contents Command Options lt F_hn gt Must have been obtained by a previous execution of an AT iFOPN command during the current Internet mode session lt stream gt An 8 bit byte stream of exactly size lt sz gt If lt sz gt is larger than 256 bytes IChip assumes host flow control Depending on the setting of the FLW parameter the flow control mode is either software or hardware Under software flow control mode the host processor must respond to iChip s flow control characters When software flow control is active it is recommended to set iChip to Echo Off mode Under hardware flow control the CTS RTS RS232 control sign
21. seconds After exiting SerialNET mode iChip returns to normal AT i command mode NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 54 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSNRD SerialNET Device Re Initialization Delay Syntax AT SNRD n Sets SerialNET mode re initialization delay in seconds Parameters PARAMETER Ble NON The number of seconds Chip will pause before reinitializing Serial NET mode after a failed attempt to establish a socket connection to the peer or a connection related fatal error A new SerialNET connection will only be attempted after SerialNET re initializes The SNRD delay will not be in effect as a result of an Escape Sequence Command Options n 0 3600 Default O No delay Result code VOK If nis within limits I ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT ISNRD Reports the current SerialNET re initialization delay in seconds The reply is followed by l OK AT ISNRD Returns the message 0 3600 The reply is followed by I OK www netcommwireless com 50 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iURL Default URL Address Syntax AT iURL URLadd Sets the URL address string used for downloading web pages and files and uploading files to web servers Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION URLadd URL address string Command Options URLadd Empty No URL address string defined URLadd lt str gt str wil
22. serial based technologies such as dialup modems AT commands and legacy data collection devices Prerequisites A computer with a terminal emulation programme such as HyperTerminal a serial port appropriate power supply and a device to connect to the NTC 4000 Series modem after configuration has been completed Notation The following symbols are utilised in this user manual A The following note requires attention A The following note provides a warning 0 The following note provides relevant information NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 4 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Product Introduction Product Overview Industrial grade RS 232 modem for wireless data communication supporting networks and various service types UMTS HSDPA HSUPA and GSM GPRS EDGE Embedded 3G 2G multi mode modem module ConnectOne iChip ARM7 based microcontroller Embedded Internet and security protocol stacks Supports standard and extended AT command set RS232 data connection and DC power input via RJ 45 port Extended operating temperature range 20 to 55 C Wide input voltage range 8 56V DC suitable for diverse environments and applications Lockable SIM card tray Small rugged form factor with two LED indicators DIN rail and wall mount option with removable mounting bracket IJIIIIIIIID 2 Package Contents The NTC 4000 series package consists of NTC 4000 Series Modem
23. the instructions in the section above Next to configure the embedded IP Stack to connect to the internet run the following commands at iMIS AT CGDCONT 1 IP lt ENTER YOUR 3G PROIVDER APN gt at iisp1 99 ate at cfun 1 The NTC 4000 Series device is now ready to connect to the APN specified in the at iMIS command The definitions of the commands used in the above examples are listed in the table below AT COMMAND DEFINITION at iMIS AT CGDCONT 1 IP lt 3G Provider APN gt Set the APN to use when connecting to the 3G service at iiso1 99 Set the Dial Number for a 3G data connection Set local echo mode on the NTC 4520 F5521GW module Set phone functionality for the 3G module to full Please note that EEE ee the embedded cellular module on the NTC 4520 model has the default value of AT CFUN 4 This is flight mode For full functionality set AT CFUN 1 The following commands are examples which can be used to connect and test connectivity to the selected 3G service Please Note M Ifthe SIM Security is enabled enter the PIN code using the command at cpin xxxx where xxxx is the PIN code To check whether SIM Security is enabled use the command at cpin AT COMMAND DEFINITION This command verifies whether NTC 4000 Series device is in command mode The NTC 4000 Series should return the at irp2 following output in the terminal indicating it is ready to connect to the Internet Command Mo
24. to addr The permanent value will be restored after completing the next session AT REA lt addr gt whether the session was successful or not Report the current value of the return Email address If the return Email address does not exist an empty line containing only AT iREA lt CRLF gt will be returned The reply is followed by I OK ATHREA E Returns the message Retums the message String The reply is followed by VOK The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K A8 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series IDSTR Define Disconnection String for SerialNET Mode Syntax AT i DSTR lt disconnect_string gt Permanently sets SerialNET device disconnection string In a modem environment Chip also goes offline following this event Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION disconnect_string The string expected on a serial link to signal socket disconnection Command Options disconnect_string Empty string the connection will never be terminated due to a string arriving on serial link disconnect_string lt string gt string received on serial link signals socket disconnection string consists any combination of printable ASCII characters and characters represented by two hexadecimal digits such as xhh where h is a hexadecimal digit 0 9 or A F Hexadecimal representation allows specifying nonprintable characters Chip will not send
25. unable to send any AT commands to the NTC 4000 Verify the NTC 4000 is connected to both the power supply and appropriate COM port Verify the LEDs on the front of the NTC 4000 are illuminated Verify your terminal programme settings or device is set to use the appropriate COM port Power cycle the NTC 4000 by removing the power supply for 15 seconds and then reconnect it 3 3 3 2 It s possible that the NTC 4000 has been reset to factory default settings without having the initialisation parameters set correctly In this case the NTC 4000 may incorrectly automatically assign the serial host interface to the embedded cellular modem instead of the serial port The automatic host detection searches for a characters in order to operate Therefore the NTC 4000 can be recovered by repeatedly sending a key via a dumb terminal immediately after power up Once access to the NTC 4000 has been restored please follow the remaining initialisation steps listed in the section above 2 I only receive garbage text when sending AT commands to the NTC 4000 Verify that the COM port parameters have not changed since the NTC 4000 series was initially connected Garbage text will usually indicate that the port speed has been changed OO Lam not able to access the NTC 4000 remotely Verify that the 3G connection being utilised has publically routable IP address and that remote configuration has been enabled by the appropriate AT commands
26. 0 NTC 4908 Modem Chipset Module Ericsson F5521GW NTC 4520 Tri band HSDPA HSUPA UMTS 850 1900 2100MHz NTC 4908 Quad band HSDPA HSUPA UMTS 850 900 1 900 21 00MHz NTC 4520 GSM bands Quad band EDGE GPRS GSM 850 900 1800 1 900MHz Maximum Data Throughput 3G Radio Interface Limited by serial interface i e 115 200 bps Maximum Data Throughput Auto baud rate 115 200 57 600 38 400 19 200 9 600 4 800 2 400 bps Serial RS232 interface Connectivity 1x RJ 45 port incl DB 9 adapter for serial RS 232 connections 1x Mini USB console port UMTS bands SIM Card Reader Lockable tray supports standard USIM SIM Operating Temperature Normal 20 55 C Regulatory Compliancy A tick ROHS compliant Mini USB Connector The mini USB connector provides a USB based virtual COM port to facilitate communications to the NTC 4000 series in the event a COM port It utilises a standard mini USB pin out configuration Pin 1 5 PIN SEINE www netcommwireless com 79 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series RJ 45 Connector The RJ 45 connector provides an interface for a serial data connection and for device input power using the pin layout shown below PIN SEINE DESCRIPTION 4 2 4 5 RJ 45 to DB 9 Serial Power Adapter Cable The following diagram and table display the PIN out configuration for the RS 232 serial connection cable that ships with the NTC 4000 series modems CTS RTS
27. EN EE EE 76 ee ae AD RE NE land 79 INES gt 010 pg 10 0 EEE ee 79 TA ELON E o e E S A AE EEE EE NE EE PP ere ence ee rere 80 RJ 45 to DB 9 Serial Power Adapter Nha 80 li os ejes e Nee e O OA 81 Environmental Specifications Tolerances asii ae ee 81 PrOGUCT Service and SUPP OH tirrin cena senucnedateusises aa nen Eh ea naar EEE ERANT En Era 82 TN 82 Wop Base ud 198 0 6 Role ronca EE EEE EEE DE VEN SEE NE EE 84 ee PP es td oa swine are eo ee 85 APIE ana TET NNN rennen een interner 86 PTR RATE nennen 87 ESCA ad INO EE NS EN EN 89 eee GA Proponi de oea E EEE EEE EE EE ee 89 Eo Z0m000 ee ee ee ee 89 Consumer Protection LAWS EEE EE ee er ee Eee dee nee 89 PO EV Eee E E OU O e e US E II a 90 lios A e yq SO o OE A II 90 oo AAA O E N E E REE NE EE 91 YML OUM N4K NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem www netcommwireless com 3 MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Overview Introduction This document details the process of configuring the NTC 4000 Series device via a terminal emulation programme such as Hyper Terminal as well as mounting and deployment advice This advice will include a few demonstration deployments and an explanation of related technologies that this M2M device is suitable for Target Users This document is expected to be utilised by system integrators or experienced hardware installers who are comfortable with all aspects of IP based networking and an understanding of
28. FTP server handle F_hn after uploading to it 5 AT i FOLS lt F hn gt Closes the FTP server session as specified by the FTP server handle F hn www netcommwireless com 33 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Email Alert An email can be sent to indicate activity has been detected This can be achieved with the following AT commands 1 AT iSMTP p server Set the SMTP server name with which to send email through 2 AT ISMA v Set the authentication mode for the SMTP connection to the server specified by server 3 AT iSMU user Set the user account to use when authenticating with the SMTP server specified by server 4 AT iSMP pass Set the user account password to use when authenticating with the SMTP server specified by server 5 AT i EMA lt text lines gt Specifies the text to use as the body for the email to be sent Or 5 AT iEMB lt sz gt lt data gt Specifies to send a MIME encoded binary email 6 AT iE Terminate and send the current binary email attachment NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 34 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Remote Parking Meter NTC 4000 Series Modem In the above deployment example the NTC 4000 series is connected to a serial based parking meter The NTC 4000 Series then utilises a 3G connection to provide IP connectivity Meter reading can then be achieved without needing to be on site either by sending the c
29. Intelligent M2M Serial Modem NEIL NTC 4000 SERIES 7 7 LS USER GUIDE Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Copyright Copyright 2011 NetComm Limited All rights reserved The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Limited No part of this document may be translated transcribed reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Limited A Please note This document is subject to change without notice Save Our Environment When this equipment has reached the end of its useful life it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed separately from domestic waste The cardboard box the plastic contained in the packaging and the parts that make up this device can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste You may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law Instead ask for disposal instructions from your municipal government Please be responsible and protect our environment This manual covers the following products NetComm NTC 4908 NetComm NTC 4520 DIOS UN date ON DATE 4 0 Corrected Modem Initialisation and SerialNET instruction set 09 10 2012 5 0 RJ 45 to DB 9 pin out diagram 16 01 2013 updated NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 2 www netcommwireless com NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Table of Contents SL
30. L OUM N4K 66 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series IEMB Accept Binary Data for Immediate E Mail Send Syntax AT il JEMBJ lt sz gt lt data gt Defines and sends a MIME encoded binary e mail Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION size of lt data gt in bytes lt sz gt bytes of binary data Command Options lt Sz gt 0 4GB lt data gt 8 bit binary data Must be exactly lt sz gt bytes long The binary data is encapsulated in a MIME encoded e mail message The receiving end views the binary data as a standard e mail attachment Several consecutive EMB commands can be issued in sequence to create a larger aggregate of data to be sent The e mail contents are completed by issuing an AT iE terminate binary e mail command Following the first HEMB command iChip establishes an Internet connection while the data stream is being transmitted from the host Once an SMTP session is established iChip maintains a data transmit pipeline between the host and the SMTP server iChip converts the binary data using BASE64 encoding on the fly Following this command the Internet session remains active to service additional EMB commands until the iE terminating command iEMB uses the specified SMTP server to send the e mail message When Chip acquires Time of Day TOD from a network timeserver outgoing e mail messages are time and date stamped Stay online after completing the command Thi
31. NTC 4000 SerieS rmrrunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnsnnnnnenene 79 ENN m Connector PN NN 79 EE RJ 45 Connector PN OUTS mesura 80 Table 69 RJ 45 to DB 9 Serial Power Connector Pin Outs rrnnnuvrnnnuvennnnvnnnnnnnnnuvennnnvennnnnennnnsennnnennnunenrnnvenenevennnesenen 81 Table 70 Abbreviations and TerMminology ccccccssscccssccccseccceuececenececeueceeenceeeeeceseuecseeueeseeneeeeueceseueceseuecseeueseeeneeeees 86 NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM NAK 88 www netcommwireless com MEDIDO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Legal and Regulatory Intellectual Property Rights All intellectual property rights including copyright and trade mark rights subsisting in relating to or arising out this Manual are owned by and vested in NetComm Wireless Limited ACN 002490486 NetComm Wireless Limited or its licensors This Manual does not transfer any right title or interest in NetComm Wireless Limited s or its licensors intellectual property rights to you You are permitted to use this Manual for the sole purpose of using the NetComm Wireless product to which it relates Otherwise no part of this Manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means be it electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of NetComm Wireless Limited NetComm and NetComm Wireless is a trademark of NetComm Wirel
32. OOO Q What are the port settings required for the NTC 4000 Series A The NTC 4000 series uses auto bauding to determine the current communication port settings This occurs when the first A or AT is sent to the NTC 4000 series Generally a port speed of 115200 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity and hardware flow control should be fine Q What is the difference between circuit and packet switched data A Circuit switching refers to a dedicated circuit providing a connection between two points such as a PSTN telephone line Packet switching refers to a modern communication network such as that utilised by 3G There is no dedicated circuit and packets may traverse different routes to go between two points Q Does the NTC 4000 Series support circuit and packet switched data A The modem inside the NTC 4000 series supports both Circuit Switched CS and Packet Switched communications methods Q Can the mini USB port be used to connect to legacy devices A No The mini USB port requires a Windows based operating system to install and use Q Why can t I connect an Ethernet RJ 45 cable to the NTC 4000 Series A The NTC 4000 series uses a serial connection through a modified RJ 45 port utilising some pins from this to provide power It is not suitable for an Ethernet connection es Please refer to the RJ 45 port pin out diagram in the Technical Data chapter on page 79 for more information www netcommwireless com 85 NEILOMM Wireles
33. P gave you E Show characters Remember this password Connection name Dial up Connection eg E Allow other people to use this connection 2 peop This option allows anyone with access to this computer to use this connection I don t have an ISP www netcommwireless com 29 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 13 After clicking Connect your computer will attempt to dial up to the Internet This may take a minute or two to complete If the connection was successful you will be notified as shown below Click Close and you are now ready to utilise your internet connection LUE Create a Dial up Connection You are connected to the Internet A gt Browse the Internet now To connect to the Internet next time left click the network icon im the taskbar and click the connection you just created NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 30 www netcommwireless com Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Implementation and Deployment scenarios The NTC 4000 Series embedded IP functionality enables simple serial based devices to communicate with Internet based back end resources This means remote or otherwise non network capable devices are able to collect data and then deliver it to back end infrastructure for collation or provide a method of connecting to the remote device to directly read the information 1 Please note The character in an AT Command i
34. RS 232 Data Power Cable 1m 3G Antenna with SMA connector Mounting bracket Quick Start Guide 3 3 3 3 3 If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact NetComm Support immediately by visiting the NetComm Support website at htto support netcommwireless com Product Features The NTC 4000 Series enables serial based legacy devices to take part in a modern IP networking environment Traditionally this equipment relied on PSTN infrastructure and utilised the Hayes AT Command Set to configure an attached modem which could then dial out to a modem attached to a backend server Once the two modems are connected data can be exchanged The NTC 4000 series offers additional IP connectivity by utilising an enhanced AT command set which enables non network aware dumb devices to communicate through the NTC 4000 and out to the Internet or circuit switched based services The NTC 4000 Series also features a built in WWW and Telnet server enabling 2 way communications with attached devices if supported by the device www netcommwireless com 5 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Physical Dimensions and Indicators LED Indicators The NTC 4000 Series uses two LEDs to display the current system and connection status NTC 4000 LED INDICATOR COLOUR DEFINITION DUO EI AIN EXE EN femme ECN Physical Dimensions The following page lists the physical dimensions of the NTC 4000 Series as well as the physical dimensi
35. Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 68 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iTOPN Telnet Open Session Syntax AT iTOPN lt server gt Opens a Telnet link socket to a Telnet server on port 23 Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION server Logical name of the Telnet server or the server s IP address Command Options lt server gt The server name can be any legal Internet Server name that can be resolved by iChip s DNS Domain Name Server settings The server name may also be specified as an absolute IP address given in DOT form Result Code I OK Upon successfully connecting to the remote Telnet server I ERROR Is returned otherwise www netcommwireless com 69 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iTSND Telnet Send Data Line Syntax AT iTSND lt data line gt Sends data to the remote Telnet server Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION A line of data bytes to be sent to the Telnet server Chip terminates the lt data line gt with a lt CR gt lt LF gt and sends it to the Telnet server Command Options lt data line gt If the line to be sent incorporates Chip delimiter characters lt data line gt must be enclosed in single or double quotes AT i command s terminating lt CR gt is considered a terminating quote as well Result Code I OK After the lt data line gt has been successfully sent to the Te
36. a TCP socket handle iChip flushes and waits for the peer receipt acknowledgment of all outstanding outbound data Common errors associated with this flag are 215 carrier lost and 203 socket closed by peer in an orderly manner or did not receive ACK after repeated attempts to retransmit unacknowledged data Result Code I OK If lt hn gt is a handle to an open socket and when lt hn gt is a TCP socket handle all outbound data has been received and when flag specified also acknowledged by peer ERROR Is returned otherwise A Please note The Socket Command Abort may be used to abort prematurely NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K AO www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSCLS Close Socket Syntax AT i SCLS lt hn gt Closes a TCP UDP socket If the socket is the only open socket and the stay online flag is not specified iChip terminates the Internet session and goes offline Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION A TCP socket handle of an open socket Command Options lt hn gt Must have been obtained by a previous execution of an AT iLTCP AT iSTCP or AT iSUDP command during the current Internet mode session Or a socket accepted by a listening socket A socket is always flushed before being closed TCP sockets are disconnected from the remote host server in an orderly manner Stay online after completing the command Result Code I OK I
37. alNET Configuration Email Registration and SerialNET Initialisation ooocccnnncncnnaninonaninonaninos 22 Table 11 SerialNET with Telnet Example Successful Serial to Telnet IP Networking Output uu u0 22 Table 12 AT Command Reference AT ISTCP c0 ccscccesssesacccesesecnecsessnecscocessrssneoessrssncoaesstsenccsesersensosessrsseccseverssesons 37 Table 13 AT Command Reference AT ISSND cccccccsssseeeecceesseecccseessececcseeuseecccseaaseeeccseusseeseeseusseeeesseaaeeeeceseass 39 Table 14 AT Command Reference AT ISFSH cssccccssseccccssccecesececeeseceeeescceseuecesseneceseeeuecessuaecessuacesseneeesseness 40 Table 15 AT Command Reference AT ISCLS rrrrrrrrnnnnnnrrrnnrnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnsennnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnssnnnnnnsnssnnnnnnssssnnnnnnssssnnnnn 41 Table 16 AT Command Reference ATHILPRT ccccccccsssseccccceesseccecceesseccessseuseceeessansececsseeeseceesauauseeessssaaecessaaees 43 Table 17 AT Command Reference AT iLPRT Alternate Usage rrrrnnnrrnnnnnrrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnernnnnnernnnnnnsvnnnnssnnnnnnesnnnnnee 43 Table 18 AT Command Reference AT HISNSl u uud 44 Table 19 AT Command Reference AT iSNSI Baud Rate Codes oocccccccccnccnnnnccnoncnnnnnonanonnnnnnnancnnnnnonancnnnncnnancnnnnnnns 44 Table 20 AT Command Reference AT iSNSI Alternate USA2B cccooccccnncccnonacnnonacnnoncnnonacononanononannnnnnononarononaninonananos 44 Tab
38. als must be connected and the host must respond to iChip s CTS signal The host may send data only when the CTS signal is asserted active low Several consecutive FSND commands may be issued in sequence to create a larger aggregate of data to be sent The file transfer is complete by issuing a iFCLF FTP Close File command Result Code I OK After lt sz gt bytes have been transferred successfully to the FTP data socket I ERROR Is returned otherwise NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 60 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iFCLF FTP Close File Syntax AT iFCLF lt F hn gt Closes a file downloaded to a remote FTP server Only valid after a successful AT iFSTO or AT iFAPN command and optional AT iFSND commands Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION F_hn An open FTP session handle Command Options lt F_hn gt Must have been obtained by a previous execution of an AT iFOPN command during the current Internet mode session Result Code I OK After successfully closing the file I ERROR Is returned otherwise YML OUM N4K NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem www netcommwireless com 61 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSMTP Define SMTP Server Name Syntax AT iSMTP p server Permanently sets the SMTP Server Name or IP Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION server An SMTP server name or IP address Server na
39. ata Power cable 1 Connect the included antenna to the SMA connector of the NTC 4000 2 Plug the included RS 232 data power cable into the RJ 45 socket of the NTC 4000 and then plug the serial port DB9 end of the same cable into the COM port of the device you would like to connect to 3 Connect a compatible power adapter to the DC power Jack 2 1mm barrel of the RS 232 data power cable and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet Connecting via mini USB The mini USB connection enables communication from a Windows computer via a virtual COM port The NTC 4000 Series can then be configured via a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal The steps below are for installing the driver under Windows XP 1 NTC 4000 Series Drivers are available from the NetComm Support website at http support netcommwireless com product m2m ntc 4000 Download and extract them to a folder on the computer that will be attached to the NTC 4000 Series router 4 Connect the mini USB cable to the USB port on the back of the NTC 4000 Series 5 Connect the other end of the mini USB cable to a spare USB port on the computer 6 When prompted install the mini USB driver using the following steps a Select No not at this time and then click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New I Hardware Wizard Windows vell search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware instal
40. ates SerialNET mode iChip does not immediately open a socket to the server defined in the HSRV parameter and waits for Or data to arrive on the local host interface In modem environments iChip remains offline In LAN environments it opens the AT SNMD 1 listening port the remote AT i port and launches its web server if defined by the LPRT LATI and AWS parameters respectively AT iISNMD Optional Auto Link mode When this flag is specified iChip immediately goes online when activating SerialNET mode even when serial data has not yet arrived If the LPRT Listening Port parameter is defined iChip opens the listening port and awaits a connection If LPRT is not defined but HSRV Host Server is defined iChip immediately opens a SerialNET socket link to the AT iSNMD 2 server Or Optional Deferred Connection mode When this flag is specified Chip automatically goes online as in the case of AT i SNMD AT SNMD However if the HSRV parameter is defined a socket is not opened until data arrives on the local serial port If the SerialNET mode listening port is defined LPRT iChip opens a listening socket and waits for a remote connection during the idle period before data arrives on the local serial port Or AT SNMD 3 Pr When the SerialNET socket type STYP is TCP and serial data arrives iChip buffers the data in the MBTB Buffer and tries to connect to HSRO If HSRO does not respond iChip tries HSR1 then HSR2 If all three connecti
41. ct the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware ones d Select Ports COM amp LPT and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Hardware Type Select a hardware type and then click Next Common hardware types 3 Network Protocol A Network Service Non Plug and Play Drivers TONT pm Legacy Support PCMCIA adapters PCMCIA and Flash memory devices Bj Printers D 3 le D ca gt 2 gt la lt Back Cancel e Select Have Disk and then click Browse and navigate to the location the drivers were extracted to Found New Hardware Wizard Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Unable to find any drivers for this device www netcommwireless com 13 Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series f Select the iChip inf file and click Open Install From Disk ze E x ax ig Sid Oe Insert the manulach er s installation disk and then ES make sure that the correct dive is selected below E pri Cancel y Copy manufacturer s hes from F OASE Bowe Files of type Setup information inf Cancel Y a g Select the Connect One iChip Sabalo
42. d be set to 1 for full functionality using the at cfun 1 command The default chipset function setting is 4 which sets the NTC 4520 into flight mode disabling the mobile broadband signal at cfun 1 This means that each time the NTC 4520 is powered on the chipset function is set to 4 flight mode disabling the mobile broadband signal To ensure the NTC 4520 has full functionality every time it is powered up and initiates an internet connection make sure to add the command at cfun 1 command to the modem initialisation string at iMIS This is suitable when the NTC 4520 initiates a dial up internet session such as when SerialNet or a triggered at itup command ls used An example is shown below at iMIS AT CGDCONT 1 WIP A lt ENTER YOUR 3G PROIVDER APN gt at cfun 1 where lt ENTER YOUR 3G PROIVDER APN gt should be the APN suitable for your mobile broadband connection 5 Power cycle the NTC 4000 Series device and allow 30 seconds for the modem to enumerate on the USB port The NTC 4000 Series device is now ready to be used either via a dial up internet session or via the embedded IP stack A The definitions of the commands used in the above examples are listed in the table below AT COMMAND DEFINITION at ifd Restore all parameters to Factory Defaults at ihif 2 Specify the host interface for communication 0 Automatic host interface detection ion at ibdrf 9 Define a fixed baud rate on host communication 9 S
43. dd Hardware Wizard Install New Modem Modem installation is finished Your modem has been set up successfully f you want to change these settings double click the Phone and Modem Options icon in Control Panel click the Modems tab select this modem and then click Properties Cancel 8 The modem must now be modified to add a special initialisation string to pass the APN information required by your service to connect to the cellular network To do this ensure that the new modem is selected on the Phone and Modem menu and click properties 2 Standard 33600 bps Modem COM www netcommwireless com 2 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 9 Click Change settings and wait a moment for the window to reload Standart 23600 bp Modena Proper ieai D j tA Standard 33600 bps Modem Device type Modems Manutacturer Standard Modem Types Location Unknown Device status This device is working properly 10 Click on the Advanced tab and type the following initialization commands in the Extra initialization commands field at cgdcont 1 IP aor The aon is your Access Point Name e g for Telstra you would type in at cgdcont 1 IP telstra internet Initialization commands may lead to the exposure of sensitive information in the modem log Consult your modem s instruction manual for more details NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 28 www n
44. de This command tells the NTC 4000 Series device to connect to the 3G service specified by the at iMIS command The NTC 4000 Series should return the following output in the terminal indicating it has successfully connected to the at iup Internet VOK VONLINE This command tells the NTC 4000 Series device to display the IP address obtained from the specified 3G service The NTC 4000 series should return at iipa lt The current IP address gt OK This command tells the NTC 4000 Series device to attempt to ping the specified IP address The NTC 4000 Series at iping lt IP address should return the ping time in milliseconds that a ping test took to transmit to and from a the specified IP address PAU 0259 This command tells the NTC 4000 Series device to retrieve the URL specified in the at irlnk command The NTC 4000 Series should return VOK 1 222 lt HTML gt lt HEAD gt lt meta http equiv content type content text html charset utf 8 gt lt TITLE gt 302 Moved lt TITLE gt lt HEAD gt lt BODY gt at irlnk http www go ogle com lt H1 gt 302 Moved lt H1 gt The document has moved lt A HREF http www google com au gt here lt A gt lt BODY gt lt HTML gt DONE This indicates the URL was successfully retrieved O This command tells the NTC 4000 Series device to automatically reconnect to the internet This is useful to reconnect i automatically after a power loss NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Mo
45. dem YML OUM N4K 20 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series serialNET SerialNET mode allows the conversion of serial data to TCP IP without changes being made to the host device application It provides an asynchronous serial link over TCP or UDP across a socket or internet connection so that devices that normally connect over a serial line can interface with an IP network Devices that communicate with a terminal over a serial link fall into three main categories output only e g Printers input only e g Controllers and interactive bi directional communication Interactive devices can be clients or servers Generally clients initiate communications by sending service demands to a server while servers respond to client demands SerialNET mode responds differently to client or server devices When a local client initiates communication SerialNET mode must establish a network connection to a remote server before data can be transmitted between the two systems When a remote client needs to invoke a device it first needs to contact the NTC 4908 so that SerialNET can be invoked to provide the communication flow to the local server device SerialNET mode will route full duplex data between a network terminal and either a client or server device Example SerialNET mode setup Serial Cable Seriallconsole interface Switch NTG 4000 Series Router Remote Server Host Simulate data collection server Seria
46. ectOne iChip built into the NTC 4000 to connect to the internet and perform a variety of IP based functions Basic AT Commands and raw data are transparently transferred to the underlying modem whilst enhanced AT l commands are parsed and acted upon by the NTC 4000 s embedded Chip providing a wide variety of additional functionality For a full list of the enhanced AT Commands supported please refer to the AT Command Set guide available from the NetComm website at http www netcommwireless com product m2m ntc 4000 www netcommwireless com 17 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Modem Initialisation Steps Enter the following commands in sequence to prepare the NTC 4000 Series to connect to the internet Each time the NTC 4000 Series device is reset to default settings the following commands will need to be entered in order to initialise the device After device initialisation these commands are persistent unless the device is once again reset to default settings 1 Enter the following commands to reset the unit to defaults and instruct the iChip as to the correct communications interfaces and modem settings at ifd at ihif 2 at ibdrf 9 at imif 5 at iCPF If value returned is 1 enter at iCPF 0 2 For the NTC 4908 the modem type should also be set as follows at imtyp 2 3 For the NTC 4520 the modem type should also be set as follows at imtyp 14 4 For the NTC 4520 model only the chipset function shoul
47. ess Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged to be the oroperty of their respective owners Customer Information The Australian Communications amp Media Authority ACMA requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings 1 This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the AS CA S008 2011 Standard 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C Tick and or A Tick as set by the ACMA These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio noise and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna 6 Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected
48. ess M2M NTC 4000 Series iTOA Define Primary Addressee Syntax AT TOA n Email Permanently sets Email addressee Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Sos This is the default Email addressee which will be used to direct Email messages sent by iChip optional index of addressee When n is not specified TOAOO primary addressee is used Command Options Emall amp Empty address No addressee defined Email lt adar gt adarwill be used as a destination address for future Email SEND commands EMA EMB 01 50 Default Empty No addressee defined Result code OK AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT iTOA n lt add gt Temporarily set the Email addressee to add The permanent value will be restored after completing the next session whether the session was successful or not AT iTOA n Report the current value of the Email addressee If the addressee does not exist an empty line containing only lt CRLF gt will be returned The reply is followed by I OK AT iTOA n Returns the message _S tring The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 46 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series IRRMA IP Registration Mail Address Syntax AT iIRRMA Email Permanently sets the IP registration addressee Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Email addressee This addressee will receive a registration Email message after iChip estab
49. et baud rate to 115200 Set the modem interface 5 USB Host NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 18 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series at imtyp 14 Set the type of modem connected to the Chip appropriate for the NTC 4520 at imtyp 2 Set the type of modem connected to the Chip appropriate for the NTC 4908 at iCPF 0 Set the active communications platform to modem Set the iChip function to full functionality appropriate for the NTC 4520 The default cfun setting for the NTC 4520 is 4 which sets the modem function to flight mode at iMIS Set the modem initialization string including PDP type packet data protocol and APN at cfun 1 www netcommwireless com 19 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Example enhanced AT Commands The enhanced AT Commands necessary to establish an internet connection vary depending on the exact usage scenario of the device It is advised that a user becomes familiar with all commands supported by the device as a proper understanding of the commands and their function will be required in order to use this product Below is a set of example commands to connect to the internet using an NTC 4000 Series product This is intended to be an example only and users should refer to the full list of commands as alternate commands may be required depending on the application and environment First ensure that the device has been initialised following
50. etcommwireless com Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 11 After entering the Extra initialisation command click OK exit from the Phone and Modem menu by clicking OK and return to the Control Panel Ensure that modem is still being used as the search term and click Set up a dial up connection Ow 7 Control Panel j Phone and Modem m Set up dialing rules 7 Devices and Printers U View devices and printers Device Manager Ey System Ba W Device Manager 7 Administrative Tools 3 4 How to add new hardware En Network and Sharing Center c Set up a dial up connection y Device Manager a Update device drivers e Search Windows Help and Support for modem 12 On the next screen several pieces on information need to be entered as below Once the information has been entered click Connect o Enter 99 into the field labelled Dial up phone number o Ifthe service from your wireless service provider requires authentication please enter a username password into the equivalently labelled fields Your service provider can provide this information if they are required o Tick Remember Password if you wish for the password to be saved and choose a Connection Name as you see fit a Ten s N LE Create a Dial up Connection Type the information from your Internet service provider ISP Dial up phone number Dialing Rules User name Name your ISP gave you a Password your IS
51. ettings modem initialisation steps and example enhanced AT Commands as a reference ensure your NTC 4000 is connected via mobile broadband and is online 2 Make sure your NTC 4000 is configured using a suitable SIM card and APN that provides a public IP address Q9 Get details of an email SMTP server which allows the sending of emails SMTP server authentication username password Test your SMTP server account details to make sure they work first i e in outlook Open a serial connection from your NTC 4000 to your computer Initialise the NTC 4000 to bring it online using the steps previously set out from page 16 19 NH Da r Enter the following additional AT commands to configure the Email Registration and SerialNET settings AT COMMAND Bled NON IP Registration Email Settings AT iTOA Jane Doe exampleisp com au Enter the email address to send the email to for general emails AT RRMA Jane Doe exampleisp com au Enter the email address to send email to for IP registration AT iREA John DoeQanotherisp com au AT iSMTP anotherisp com au AT SMA 1 Enter the email address you are sending from Enter outgoing server address to be used to send the email Enter whether authentication is required O no 1 yes AT iSMU John Doe Enter the SMTP username AT iSMP John Doe Password Enter the SMTP password SerialNET Settings AT iLRPT 23 Enter the listening port for SerialNET e g 23 for Telnet Set this to match your se
52. exible material Mounting the NTC 4000 series modem is as simple as bending the mounting bracket to snap into place on the Type O Top Hat DIN rail This holds the NTC 4000 series modem in place securely Alternatively the mounting bracket can be screwed onto a wall to provide a permanent fixture DIN rail mounting The NTC 4000 Series mounting bracket has been designed to fit a TS 35 Type O DIN rail with a 25mm core 1 Bend Flex the mounting bracket at the bend line so that the ridges are able to hold onto the DIN rail edges as per the diagram above You also have the option of securing the mounting bracket further by screwing it into place on the rail DIN Rail NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 10 www netcommwireless com NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 2 Once the bracket is attached to the DIN rail slide the NTC 4000 Series modem into the mounting bracket to securely fix it in place O SS Wall Mounting 1 Select the location you would like to attach the NTC 4000 Series modem to Attach the mounting bracket to the chosen wall or ceiling by using the 4 screw holes Screws not included 2 Once the bracket is attached to the DIN rail slide the NTC 4000 Series modem into the mounting bracket to securely fix it in place YML OUM N4K NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem www netcommwireless com 11 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Connecting the D
53. f lt hn gt is a handle to an open socket ERROR Is returned otherwise Followed by I DONE After successfully closing the last open socket Allow a 2 5 seconds delay for Chip re initialization following an Internet mode session Of I ONLINE After successfully closing the socket while additional sockets are still open or if the stay online flag is specified Of I ERROR Is returned otherwise www netcommwireless com 41 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Socket Command Abort While the iChip is in Internet mode during a TCP or UDP socket operation it is possible to override iChip s normal timeout procedure and abort the current socket operation in an orderly manner This is achieved by sending the Chip a sequence of three ASCII characters following a half second silence period The socket commands to which this applies are e STCP e SUDP e SSND e SFSH When iChip detects the socket abort command it aborts the last socket command and returns an I ERROR following the STCP and SUDP commands or I OK during an SSND or SFSH command NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 42 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iLPRT SerialNET Device Listening Port Syntax AT LPRT n Permanently sets the port number on which iChip will listen for client connections in SerialNET mode Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Default O
54. for a TCP socket the socket is automatically flushed immediately after receiving the stream Otherwise data is transmitted to the Internet only in integral quantities of the specified Maximum Transfer Unit MTU or when the AT iSFSH command is issued When using a UDP socket every SSND command generates and flushes a packet Result Code VOK lt CR gt lt LF gt lt CR gt lt LF gt After sz bytes have been transferred successfully to the socket s output buffer I ERROR Is returned otherwise Please note When iChip is in checksum mode it calculates the checksum of the data received from host and compares it with checksum sent by host If the two match the result code is l OK Otherwise I ERROR 228 is returned and the data discarded If host attempts to send more than 2048 bytes I ERROR 227 is returned The Socket Command Abort may be used to abort prematurely www netcommwireless com 39 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSFSH Flush Socket s Outbound Data Syntax AT iSFSH lt hn gt Flushes immediately sends accumulated data in a TCP socket s outbound buffer Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION A TCP socket handle of an open socket Command Options lt hn gt Must have been obtained by a previous execution of an AT iSTCP command during the current Internet mode session Or a socket accepted by a listening socket When the flush and acknowledge flag is specified and lt hn gt is
55. fully to the Telnet socket s output buffer I ERROR Is returned otherwise www netcommwireless com Ti NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iTFSH Flush Telnet Socket s Outbound Data Syntax AT iTFSH Flushes immediately sends all the data accumulated in a Telnet socket s outbound buffer Command Options When the flush and acknowledge flag is specified Chip flushes and waits for the Telnet server receipt acknowledgment of all outstanding outbound data Result Code I OK If all outbound data has been received and acknowledged by the Telnet server I ERROR Is returned otherwise NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 12 www netcommwireless com MEDI Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iTCLS Telnet Close Session Syntax AT i TCLS Closes the Telnet link Command Options Stay online after completing the command Result Code VOK If an active Telnet socket exists Followed by DONE When the Telnet link was the last open socket and after successfully closing the Telnet link Allow a 2 5 seconds delay for iChip re initialization following an Internet mode session Of ONLINE After successfully closing the Telnet link when additional sockets are still active or the stay online flag is specified Of I ERROR Is returned otherwise www netcommwireless com 13 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series ATD Dial a telephone
56. gurations and AT Commands that can be used with SerialNET The full AT command manual is available from the NetComm website at http www netcommwireless com product m2m ntc 4000 www netcommwireless com 23 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Dial up Networking The NTC 4000 can be used to dial up to the internet and provide networking using a standard serial modem driver Example screenshots are shown below to demonstrate this process using Windows 7 however similar steps can be utilised in other operating systems 1 Open the Control Panel window using the Start Menu Documents Pictures Music Computer Control Panel Poe Ne Change setti Default Programs Help and Support All Programs 2 Type modem into the search field and then select Phone and Modem 7 Devices and Printers 29 View devices and printers BN Device Manager Ba System W Device Manager Administrative Tools How to add new hardware Network and Sharing Center Set up a dial up connection Device Manager W Update device drivers 12 Search Windows Help and Support for modem NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 24 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 3 Select the Modems tab and then click Add H Remove Properties Install New Modem Do you want Windows to detect your modem Windows will now try to detect your modem Before continuing you sho
57. iSNRD Alternate Usage ooccccnnccncnnccnnnncnnnnacanonacononanononannnnnrcnonarononarinonaninos 55 Table 43 AT Command Reference AT URL eu en 56 Table 44 AT Command Reference AT URL Command Parameters rrnrnnnrrnnnnnrrnnnnnnrrnnnnnernnnnnernnnnnnsrnnnnnsvnnnnnesnnnnnee 56 YML OUM NAK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem www netcommwireless com 87 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Table 45 AT Command Reference AT iURL Alternate USAg cccoocccnccnoccnnonononnnonaconnnnanonnonanonnnnononnnonaronnonanonnnnnass 56 Table 46 AT Command Reference AT ISLNK sssccccccesssececcceeeccccceesseccecsseessceeessuaseceesssuaseeeessuansecesseaaaesessaaaes 57 Table 47 AT Command Reference At iFOPN ccccccccssssseccecceesseccescseusececesaesseceeesaeaseceesseaeseceesaueaseeesseuaaseeeeseaens 58 Table 48 AT Command Reference AT iFSTO rrrrrnnnnnrrrrennnnnsvrvennnnnsennnnnnnnsernnnnnnnsensennnnnsennennnnnsennennnnnsennennnnsseneennn 59 Table 49 AT Command Reference AT iFSND erneenrnnnnnnorvennnnnnvrvnnnnnnsenvnnnnnnsernnnnnnnsennennnnnsensnnnnnnsensnnnnnnssnsennanssensennn 60 Table 50 AT Command Reference AT iFCLE cccsssessecsessrecsecsessrecseccessseenecsessrsesccsesstsensosesstssnccuesstserccstsstsssocns 61 Table 51 AT Command Reference AT iSMTP rrsrrnnnonnnrrnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnssrnnnnnnnnssnnnnnnssssnnnnnnssssnnnnnnssssnnnnn 62 Table 52
58. ice provided by the SIM card is active NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 82 www netcommwireless com MEDID Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Check that the correct APN username and password is being used for your service Check whether the SIM card has SIM Security enabled by using the at icpin Command If you are still experiencing issues after performing the above checks please contact NetComm Technical Support by going to htto support netcommwireless com www netcommwireless com 83 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Web Based Product References The following reference information is also available for the NTC 4000 Series from the NetComm Support website at htto www netcommwireless com products m2m wireless User Manual Quick Start Guide Product Specification Sheet Complete AT Command Reference NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 84 www netcommwireless com NEILOMN Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series FAQS Q Is the NTC 4000 series a 3G serial modem A The NTC 4000 series is able to operate as a 3G serial modem however it is also so much more It is also able to perform the following functions o RAS Remote Access server WWW server HTTP client FTP site upload Telnet client Email sending receiving Direct socket connections secure socket connections Dynamic DNS IP update WWW based configuration via 3G public IP O O O O O
59. l be used as the URL address string when downloading a Web page or file The URL address format is lt Protocol gt lt host gt lt port gt lt absolute_link gt Where PARAMETER Bled NON host Web Server Name IP address or server name resolved by DNS port Port number on server Default 80 for HTTP 443 for HTTPS absolute link Absolute path name of Web page or file on server Default None Result code VOK If URLadd is an empty or a legal URL address string ERROR Is returned otherwise Alternate Usage AT COMMAND Bee NON ATHURL URLadd Temporarily set the URL address string to URLadd The permanent value will be restored after completing the next session whether the session was successful or not AT iURL Report the current URL address string If the URL address is empty only lt CRLF gt will be returned The reply is followed by I OK AT iURL Returns the message String The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 56 www netcommwireless com MEDI Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSLNK Submit A POST Request to a Web Server Syntax AT SLNK lt text gt Submits a plain text POST request to a web server defined in the URL parameter The Content type field of the POST request is defined by the CTT parameter Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION T Plain text POST request body containing lt CR LF gt terminated ASCII cha
60. lNet can be set up in a number of different modes For a full explanation please see the AT command manual found on the NetComm website at http www netcomm com au products The instructions below are an example only Depending on the requirements of an application different SerialNET modes might be more applicable The following commands give an example SerialNET mode setup so that communications from a remote client can be made across the internet using Telnet All serialNET mode options must be pre configured as once SerialNET mode is invoked no more AT commands can be configured The example below provides instructions to configure SerialNET as a listening server open to incoming TCP connections In order for a remote host to ascertain the WWAN IP address that the SerialNet server is dynamically assigned from the network this example includes the configuration of IP Registration via Email IP Registration is used so that a remote client can automatically learn the WWAN IP address a SerialNET server is configured with via an email automatically sent when SerialNet mode is started In the example instructions below the remote client device having been sent the WWAN IP address that the NTC 4000 has been assigned can then connect to the NTC 4000 via telnet www netcommwireless com 21 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series SerialNET and Telnet Example Instruction Set 1 Plug a cable from your computer to your NTC 4000 and using the terminal s
61. lation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission lead our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software C Yes this time only C Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 12 www netcommwireless com NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series b Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard gt This wizard helps you install software for USB Device If your hardware came with an installation CD lt gt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do C Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specihe location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Next gt Cancel c Select Don t search will choose the driver to install and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options N I Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed IT Search removable media floppy CD ROM 4 Include this location in the search v Browse eo H Tr sonen d Choose this option to sele
62. le 21 AT Command Reference AT iIBDRE ccsss scsessessrscscosessrsencceessrsescosnsstsencosessrsencossvetssncossversenccursersensons 45 Table 22 AT Command Reference AT iBDRF Baud Rate COdes rrnrnnnnannnnrnnnnnnnnvrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsvnnnnnnnssnnnnnnnssssnnnnn 45 Table 23 AT Command Reference AT iBDRF Alternate Usage rrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnennvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnsnene 45 Table 24 AT Command Reference AT ITOA ccsccsessissacccessrecsccsesssecscoceserssncecesssssncosesersenccseserssscosessrssnocsesarscncons 46 Table 25 AT Command Reference AT iTOA Alternate Usage rrnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnenn 46 Table 26 AT Command Reference ATH IRRMA cccccccsseccccssccccensececeesececceeseceeeueceseenecesseesecessunecessugceesanseeetsgness 47 Table 27 AT Command Reference AT iRRMA Alternate Usage ccccccccsssccccesseccccenecceeeesececeeeceeeeneceesenseeesanaess 47 Table 28 AT Command Reference AT IREA rrronnnrrrnnnnnnnrrrnrnnnnnrrnnnnnnsnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnnnnssnnnnnnnssssnnsnnnssssnnnnnnssssennnn 48 Table 29 AT Command Reference AT iREA Alternate USAg cccooccccnnccnnonccnnnncnnonanononacononacononannnnnrcnonarononaninonininos 48 Table 30 AT Command Reference AT iDSTR sssecccccssseccecceeseccesceesseccescseuseceesseenseeeesssunseeeesauausecessesaaeeessaaaes 49 Table 31 AT Command Reference
63. le click on the System Control Panel item 9 Click on the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 10 Inthe device list the following should be shown E 4 Ports COM amp LPT i a a Communications Port LO ben E Connect Gne Chip Sabalo COMS If the Connect One iChip Sabalo is not listed please reboot your computer and attempt the driver installation again If this still fails please contact NetComm Wireless Technical Support at http support netcommwireless com www netcommwireless com 15 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Communicating with a NIC 4000 Series Modem Dumb Terminal Either via the device s serial port or via the USB port once the virtual COM port driver has been installed any terminal emulator can be utilised to facilitate communication to the NTC 4000 Series In the example below HyperTerminal from Windows XP is shown 11 Click on the Start button and then navigate to the Accessories item and then Communications 12 Click on the HyperTerminal item 13 Enter a name for the connection profile for example NTC 4000 and click OK 14 On the Connect to window select the virtual COM port which was created by installing the NTC 4000 driver in the Connect using droodown menu D NTC 4000 Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region ustraia 61 y Area code 2 Phone number nn Co
64. lishes an Internet session connection Email as a result of an explicit AT i command or as a result of automated Internet session establishment procedures The Email will contain the iChip s ID and dynamically assigned IP address in ASCII form Command Options Email Empty address No Email will be sent after Chip goes online Email lt addr gt addr will be used as the IP registration Email addressee Default Empty Result code OK AT COMMAND DEFINITION Report the current value of the IP registration addressee If the IP registration addressee does not AT RRMA exist an empty line containing only lt CR LF gt will be returned The reply is followed by l OK AT iIRRMA Returns the message _S tring The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 47 www netcommwireless com NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series IREA Return Email Address Syntax AT iIREA Email Permanently sets the Return Email Address This is the Email address that will be used when replying to this Email Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Command Options Emall amp Empty address No return address defined Email lt adar gt adar will be used as the return Email address Default Empty No return Email address defined The return Email address will be defined Ad Hoc Result code VOK AT COMMAND DEFINITION Temporarily set the return Email address
65. lnet server ERROR Is returned otherwise NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 70 www netcommwireless com MELO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series TBSN Telnet send a Byte Stream Syntax AT iTBSN lt sz gt lt stream gt Sends a byte stream of size lt sz gt to the Telnet server Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION The exact size of the byte stream that follows A byte stream of size lt sz gt to be sent to the Telnet server Command Options lt Sz gt 0 4GB lt stream gt An 8 bit byte stream of exactly size lt sz gt If lt sz gt is larger than 256 bytes Chip assumes host flow control Depending on the setting of the FLW parameter the flow control mode is either software or hardware Under software flow control mode the host processor must respond to iChip s flow control characters Under hardware flow control the CTS RTS RS232 control signals must be connected and the host must respond to iChip s CTS signal The host may send data only when the CTS signal is asserted active low When the auto flush flag is specified the Telnet socket is automatically flushed immediately after receiving the lt stream gt from the host Otherwise data will be transmitted to the Internet only in integral quantities of the specified Maximum Transfer Unit MTU or when the AT iTFSH command is issued Result Code I OK After lt sz gt bytes have been transferred success
66. mes must be resolvable by the primary or alternate DNS omitted the active platform serial will be used pr optional communication platform modifier S to force the Serial dial up platform and L to force the LAN platform If p is Command Options server Empty No server name defined server lt SMTP_SRVR gt SMTP_SRVR will be used to locate and establish an SMTP connection when sending Email messages If SMTP_SRVR is a symbolic name a DNS server will be used to resolve the IP address Define iSMA iSMU and iSMP if the SMTP server requires authentication Default Empty No SMTP server defined To send Email messages the SMTP server name must be defined as needed Result code I OK If server is an empty or legal IP address or SMTP server name ERROR Is returned otherwise Alternate Syntax AT COMMAND Be NEON Temporarily set the SMTP server name to server The permanent server name will be restored after completing the next session AT SMTPIp server whether the session was successful or not AT SMTPIp Report the current SMTP server name If a server name does not exist only lt CRLF gt will be returned The reply is followed by VOK AT iSMTP p Returns the message String IP The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 62 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSMA SMTP Authentication Method
67. mmand failed because Chio does not contain a home page 309 WEB server is already active with a different Tee backlog 401 No IP address The network connection Is offline modem 44 de IS illegal when Bridge mode is RESERVED 501 Communications platform already active RESERVED 503 RESERVED RESERVED Cannot open additional FTP session all 505 EE Not an FTP session hanale 507 Timeout when connecting to FIP server Timeout when connecting to Telnet server not found Telnet server al al O 552 Telnet command could not be completed 554 A Telnet session Is not currently active Telnet server refused to switch to BINARY 556 Mode 558 RESERVED 560 Client could not retrieve a ring response e mail 570 PING destination not found Port Forwaraing Rule will create ambiguous NAT entry Note All Chip response strings are terminated with lt CR gt lt LFE gt Telnet session shutdown by remote server A Telnet session Is already open Telnet server refused to switch to ASCII mode RESERVED Remote peer closed the SerialNET socket No reoly to PING request NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 78 www netcommwireless com NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Technical Data The following table lists the hardware specifications of the NTC 4000 Series devices NETCOMM NTC 4000 SERIES Connect One iChio CO2128SEC ARM7 embedded IP stack Qualcomm MSM6290 Sierra Wireless MC879
68. mmands Transmitting Packets Data originating in the local device is buffered packetized and transmitted to the remote system over the network Packets are formed as a result of meeting at least one of the following criteria 1 A predetermined amount of bytes have been received from the local link AT iMCBF x where x can be 0 1460 The default automatic value is O 2 The TCP IP connection MTU was met 3 A predetermined hexadecimal flush character has been received AT iFCHR x 4 A predetermined inactivity timeout event was triggered MTTF 0 65535 The default 0 value disables this value Until one of these events occurs data is buffered in iChip When an event occurs a packet is transmitted Setting AT i parameters prior to initiating SerialNET mode configures the event parameters When a UDP connection is used data packets are atomic maintaining their original size When a TCP connection is used packets may be combined before being actually transmitted This follows from the stream nature of the TCP protocol Buffering Data MBTB Maximum Bytes to Buffer Permanently sets max bytes to buffer while the iChip is establishing an Internet connection SerialNET Failed Connection If iChip fails to establish a SerialNET connection SerialNET mode will be deactivated for a delay period defined in the SNRD SerialNET Device Re Initialization Delay parameter Thiis field is measured in seconds from O 3600 There are many more confi
69. monitoring station The NTC 4000 Series then utilises a 3G connection to dial a traditional PSTN modem Depending on the legacy device a minor modification to the AT commands in use is all that is required to go from dialling out on a fixed line service to using the NTC 4000 Series 3G capabilities instead Monitoring can then be achieved by having the NTC 4000 Series dial out to a modem based service to send any collected data Real time monitoring is then possible while the call is connected Back end Server Deployment There are a number of ways to access a back end server One of these is Dialling into a back end server hosted modem es Please refer to the AT Command reference document for a full list of functions and connection methods available via the NTC 4000 Series Dialling into a Back end Server Hosted Modem Dialling into a back end server enables data to be sent in the traditional way though via 3G This can be achieved with the following AT commands 1 ATD lt number to dial gt Dials the telephone number specified by lt number to dial gt 2 Itis now possible to use the normal communications method employed by the attached serial device 3 ATH Terminate the connection with the remote modem NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 36 www netcommwireless com Mellom Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Utilised AT Command Reference The following chapter describes in detail the AT Command
70. mpty or a legal character representation I ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT iFCHR Reports the current flush character The reply is followed by I OK AT FCHR Returns the message _S tring The reply is followed by I OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 52 www netcommwireless com Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iMTTF Max Timeout to Socket Flush Syntax AT MTTF n Sets max inactivity timeout before flushing the SerialNET socket Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION number of milliseconds of inactivity on serial link to signal socket flush in SerialNET mode Command Options N 0 65585 Default O No timeout Result code VOK If nis within limits I ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION Reports the current timeout before SerialNET socket flush in milliseconds AT iMTTF The reply is followed by l OK AT MTTF Returns the message 0 65535 The reply is followed by OK www netcommwireless com 53 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iSNMD Activate SerialNET Mode Syntax AT i SNMD Activates SerialNET mode Instead of using the optional and flags you can use the following syntax AT iSNMD 1 is equivalent to AT SNMD AT iSNMD 2 is equivalent to AT SNMD AT iSNMD 3 is equivalent to AT i SNMD AT iSNMD 4 causes Chip to enter SerialNET over TELNET mode Command Options AT COMMAND DEFINITION AIHSNAUD Activ
71. mwireless com Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iBDRF Define A Fixed Baud Rate on the Host Connection Syntax AT iBDRF lt 7 gt Sets the baud rate on host serial connection This parameter is saved to nonvolatile memory and activated only after power up Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION is 0 9 _a Lh Command Options When BDRF is set to a the Chip boots in auto baud rate mode In this mode Chip synchronizes on the first a or A character sent normally as part of an AT or AT l command and detect its baud rate The detected baud rate remains in effect until the Chip is power cycled or issued the AT HBDRA command IF BDRF is set to a fixed value and the MSEL signal is pulled low for more than 5 seconds during runtime iChip enters Rescue mode and forces auto baud rate detection BDRF value will be used again upon the next power up Default _a Auto Baud Result Code I OK If nis within limits Chip will continue operating in the current baud rate setting Further power ups will initialize the baud rate to the new selected value until a different AT iBDRF command is issued I ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT iBDRF Returns the code for the specified fixed baud rate followed by I OK AT iBDRF Returns the message _a or _h Il followe by Note Setting of additional baud rates is provided via the BDRD parameter www netcommwireless com 45 NEILOMM Wirel
72. nnect using com y 15 On the COM port settings window that appears select 115200 in the Bits per second dropdown menu Port Settings Bits per second 2400 si 5200 230400 460800 921600 Restore Defaults Elow control Cancel Apply The terminal window should then display indicating a connection is open to the NTC 4000 Series This can be tested by entering the command at i and receiving the response OK as shown below NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 16 www netcommwireless com ADA Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Using the hyper terminal and the enhanced AT command set the NTC 4000 Series router can be configured to perform customised operations Please refer to the AT Command Set guide for more information on the functions available If you are unable to type at i without quotations check that you have selected the correct COM port to attempt to connect on Alternatively try to open a connection utilising a physical COM port with the DB 9 cable attached Enhanced AT Commands The NTC 4000 is capable of far more than a standard serial modem The NTC 4000 series offers additional IP connectivity by utilising an enhanced AT command set which enables non network aware dumb devices to communicate through the NTC 4000 and out to the Internet or circuit switched based services These enhanced AT Commands can be used to instruct the Conn
73. no port Result code OK If nis within limits ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION ATiLPRT Reports the current value of the SerialNET device listen port The reply is followed by I OK AT iLPRT Returns the message 0 65535 The reply is followed by www netcommwireless com 43 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series ISNSI SerialNET Device Serial Interface Syntax AT iSNSl settings_str Sets serial interface settings for SerialNET mode Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION settings_str Serial link settings in SerialNET mode lt baud gt lt data_bits gt lt parity gt lt stop_bits gt lt flow gt l Command Options lt baua gt 0 9 or h lt data_bits gt 7 8 lt parity gt N E O lt stop_bits gt 1 11 512 lt flow gt 0 1 The following table summarizes supported baud rates eooo femme e E ESO E eee ee AAA A AAA E a Note Baud Code _0 means that host Chip baud rate in SerialNET mode is determined according to the value of the BDRD parameter Default 5 8 N 1 0 baud rate 9600bps 8 bits No parity 1 stop bit no flow control Result code I OK If settings stris a valid serial link setting string I ERROR Otherwise AT COMMAND DEFINITION AT iSNSI Reports the current serial settings string followed by I OK AT iSNSI Returns the message String followed by l OK NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 44 www netcom
74. on attempts fail iChip retries them all After three full retry cycles Chip dumps the MBTB buffer and remains idle until new serial data arrives Optional SerialNET over TELNET mode In this mode iChip opens a data socket as a TELNET socket which allows negotiations AT iSNMD 4 of TELNET options over the same socket while the host is sending and receiving raw data only This mode partially supports the RFC2217 standard For more information about this mode refer to the SerialNET over TELNET description Note Before entering SerialNET mode you must set iChip s Host Interface to USARTO HIF 1 or USART1 HIF 2 Result Code I OK If all minimum required parameters for SerialNET mode operation are defined HSRV or LPRT and HIF In a modem environment also ISP1 USRN PWD I ERROR Otherwise Followed by I DONE After successfully activating SerialNET mode in a modem environment Allow a 2 5 seconds delay for Chip reinitialization or I ONLINE After successfully activating SerialNET mode Allow a 2 5 seconds delay for iChip re initialization or VOFFLINE After successfully activating SerialNET Auto Link mode or Deferred Connection mode O with LAN communications and a LAN link is not detected at the time that Chip enters the new mode Note To terminate SerialNET mode issue the ESC sequence or issue a Serial BREAK signal as defined in the SDM parameter Alternatively pull the MSEL signal low for more than 5
75. ons of the mounting bracket which can be used to attach the NTC 4000 Series to a Type O DIN Rail or to provide a wall ceiling mount 57mm NTC 4000 SERIES MOUNTING BRACKET 10g Weight w o NTC 4000 attached 859 Weight w o mounting bracket and antenna NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 6 www netcommwireless com Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Integrated Interfaces The following integrated interfaces are available on the NTC 4000 Series INTERFACE FUNCTION RJ 45 RS 232 DB 9 adapter Power Connectivity to attached device and power Mini USB Connectivity via a virtual COM port after driver installation E Please note The driver required for the mini USB virtual COM port is available from the NTC 4000 Series Product Support page at http support netcommwireless com product m2m ntc 4000 www netcommwireless com T NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series safety and Product Care The NTC 4000 series offers a hardened industrial enclosure making it suitable for a variety of remote deployment locations With reference to unpacking installation use and maintenance of your electronic device the following basic guidelines are recommended Do not use or install this product near water to avoid fire or shock hazard For example near a bathtub kitchen sink laundry tub or near a swimming pool Also do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas e g a wet
76. ort to the specified host If successful a socket handle is returned 2 AT iSSND lt hn gt lt sz gt lt stream gt lt checksum gt Sends a byte stream of size szto the socket specified by the socket handle hr Or 2 AT iSFSH lt hn gt Immediately sends the accumulated data in a TCP sockets outbound buffer 3 AT i JSCLS lt hn gt Closes the socket with socket handle Ar HTTP POST A HTTP POST can be used to send data to a remote web server which then collects it and makes it available to a back end server Alternatively the data can be posted directly to the back end server if it supports a direct HTTP connection This can be achieved with the following AT commands 1 AT URL lt URL Address to use gt Specify the URL to post data to 2 AT Hi SLNK lt text gt Specify the data to be posted to the URL configured above NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 32 www netcommwireless com Melton Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Remote Security System Email Received Activity Detected In the above deployment example the NTC 4000 series is connected to a serial based security camera The NTC 4000 Series then utilises a 3G connection to provide IP connectivity By storing the output of the camera on a WWW server the NTC 4000 Series enables this content to be viewed via the Internet Security personnel need only to load the webpage to view the camera feed Alternatively the NTC 4000
77. racter strings lt text gt must be terminated by a dot character in the first column of an otherwise empty line Command Options lt text gt lt ASCII text line gt lt CRLF gt lt CRLF gt lt CRLF gt Maximum size of lt text gt depends on the amount of memory available in the specific iChip SLNK uses the URL address stored in the URL parameter to send the POST request Stay online after completing the command Result Code OK After all text lines are received from the host I ERROR If a memory overflow occurred before all text lines are received www netcommwireless com 57 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series FOPN FTP Open Session Syntax AT i FOPN lt server gt lt port gt lt user gt lt pass gt lt accnt gt Opens an FTP link to an FTP server Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Logical name of the FTP or the server s IP address Optional FTP port in the range 0 65535 Command Qotions lt server gt The server name may be any legal Internet server name which can be resolved by the iChip s DNS Domain Name Server settings The server name may also be specified as an absolute IP address given in DOT form lt port gt Specifies the FTP server s listening port If not specified port 21 decimal is assumed lt user gt User s name string This must be a registered user on the FTP server Some servers allow anonymous login in which case user anonymous
78. rial device E G 9 8 N 1 0 9 for 115200 baud rate 8 bits start 1 bit AT SNSI 9 8 N 1 0 stop no parity no flow control Set the memory buffers used by SerialNET to send out data as soon as it is received Invoke SerialNET mode 8 On invoking SerialNET mode an email should be sent to the email address you specified with the format of http lt IP ADDRESS gt lt port gt 9 Onthe remote client open a command prompt and type telnet lt IP ADDRESS gt Enter some text and check that is received by the serial terminal connected to the NTC 4000 Check that what is typed in the serial interface is transferred to the telnet interface similar to the example in the table below at i SNMD 2 at i SNMD 2 E se al ES E 23 E a Send exit what gets typed in telnet should be seen in the serial interface and vice versa zz what gets typed in telnet should be seen in the serial interface DONE gt gt and vice versa 10 To exit out of SerialNET mode enter 3 or more signs e g and press enter in the Serial interface You should then be given a message stating I OK Alternatively to end the SerialNET mode session the local device can send a disconnection string as specified in the AT iIDSTR command See the AT commands later in the manual NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 22 www netcommwireless com MEDIDO Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Other Useful SeriaINET Co
79. ring The reply is followed by I OK www netcommwireless com 65 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series EMA Accept ASCIl Coded Lines for E Mail Send Syntax AT i JEMA lt text lines gt Defines a plain text e mail body Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Plain text e mail body The e mail body contains lt CR LF gt terminated ASCII character strings lt text lines gt must be terminated by text lines a dot character in the 1st column of an otherwise empty line Command Options text lines gt lt ASCIll text line gt lt CRLF gt lt CRLF gt lt CRLF gt Maximum size of lt text lines gt is limited to 18K provided that no additional system resources are in use iEMA uses the specified SMTP server to send the e mail message When iChip acquires TOD from a network timeserver outgoing e mail messages are time and date stamped Stay online after completing the command Result Code I OK After all text lines are received and terminated by the line I ERROR If memory overflow occurred before all text lines are received Followed by I DONE After successfully sending the e mail Allow a 2 5 seconds delay for Chip re initialization following an Internet mode session Of ONLINE After successfully sending the e mail if the stay online flag is specified Of I ERROR If some error occurred during the send session NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YM
80. rror when trying to establish PPP to establish PPP Error when Error when trying to establish SMTP to establish SMTP Error when trying to establish POP3 i session body for MIME exceeds the maximum allowed Internalmemory faure memory failure User aborted the s Useraborted the system Cia needs to be LOW to change to a res fa rr KA Le EN Te ereere h eee arenes LE Tr Tre E eree fe LO I 17 meea In Tmmamanem Bosse TR amma EE EE MP tale TP failed RESERVED VED RESERVED E to internal non volatile parameters database failed Writing to internal non volatile parameters Beaten ee On ee database failed NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 76 www netcommwireless com Mellom Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series E mail IP registration failed IP registration failed for all methods specified 91 RESERVED RESERVED u PO E E E ES a a IESO E Et the LATI port was disconnected RA SE a AAA eee eee ME OE I ci e lt A eee A 1 POP3 server not defined MBX mailbox not defined ANO MPWD mailbox password not defined TOA adaressee not defined REA return e mail address 109 SMTP server not defined not defined Remote firmware update attempted but not 113 completed The original firmware remained E mail parameters update rejected intact ae Sapa Gaular be A 5 Error parsing a new trusted CA certificate missing parameters 118 Protocol specified in the USRV parameter does not exist or is unknown
81. s M2M NTC 4000 Series Abbreviations and Terminology The following abbreviations are used throughout this document ABBREVIATION TERMINOLOGY DEFINITION Refers to putting the modem into command mode Usually done by issuing 3 characters rn Rr ita ES Refers to a connection using Transport Layer Security Refers to whether the attached device hardware or the COM port driver software controls the communication Flow control through the port Refers to a POP Post Office Protocol v3 connection for retrieving email NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 86 www netcommwireless com NEICOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Appendix A Tables Table 1 NMA 2 Table EDNA 6 Table 3 Device Dimensions Table 4 Mounting Bracket DIMENSIONS cccccceeeseceeeeeeeceeeeceeeeeseeees 6 Table Se Integrated Devices seeren nenne ee nee ee ee ee een 7 Table 6 NTC 4908 Initialisation Step Details rrrrurrnnnnrrnnnnrrnnnnrrnvnnrnnnnnrnnnnnrnrnnnennnnnnnnnnennrnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnennnene 19 Table 7 NTC 4908 Example AT Command Set 3G Service Setup rrnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnvnnnnsnnnnnenene 20 Table 8 NTC 4908 Example AT Command Set AT Command Functions and Expected Output eccerre 20 Table 9 NTC 4908SerialNET Telnet Example Network Topology cccccccsssccccessececceseceeeeesececseecesseeceeseeseeesseness 21 Table 10 Seri
82. s flag is redundant as the Chip defaults to staying online until the AT iE command is issued Modem baud rate limit flag When this character is included in the command the iChip baud rate to the modem is limited by the baud rate from the host This flag is relevant for serial modems only and is especially useful in GSM modem configurations When this character is not present the iChip attempts to lift the baud rate to the modem to its maximal value Result Code I OK If lt sz gt is within limits and after lt sz gt bytes have been received successfully I ERROR If lt sz gt is out of bounds or if a communication error occurred during the Internet session www netcommwireless com 67 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series iE Terminate Binary E Mail Syntax AT i E Terminates the current binary e mail attachment Command Options I Stay online after completing the command Result Code OK If a binary e mail attachment is in the process of being defined The e mail message is terminated and the SMTP session is then completed and closed I ERROR Is returned otherwise Followed by I DONE After successfully sending the e mail Allow a 2 5 seconds delay for Chip re initialization following an Internet mode session Of I ONLINE After successfully sending the e mail if the stay online flag is specified Of I ERROR If some error occurred during the send session NTC 4000
83. s used in the deployment examples Please note For a full list of the AT commands supported by the NTC 4000 please refer to the NTC 4000 Series AT Command Reference document available from the NTC 4000 Series support page on the NetComm Wireless Website http www netcommwireless com products m2m wireless iSTCP Open and Connect a TCP Socket syntax AT iSTCP lt host gt lt port gt lt lport gt Opens a Transmission Control Protocol TCP client socket and attempts to connect it to the specified lt port gt on a server defined by lt host gt Parameters PARAMETER DEFINITION Logical name of the target server or a host IP address port 0 65535 target port Optional local port on Chip Command Options lt host gt The server name may be any legal Internet server name that can be resolved by iChip s DNS Domain Name Server settings The server name can also be specified as an absolute IP address given in DOT form lt port gt It is assumed that the server system is listening on the specified port lt lport gt Can be optionally specified to force Chip to use lport as the local port when opening the TCP socket If unspecified Chip allocates a port from its internal pool Result Code I lt sock handle gt Upon successfully opening and connecting the TCP socket to the lt host gt lt port gt a socket handle is returned The socket handle lt sock handle gt is in the range 0 9
84. s used to prevent the NTC 4000 Series from disconnecting from the Internet after performing the selected AT command The following examples detail scenarios in which the NTC 4000 Series could be utilised Electricity Metering SCADA Device www ly Sewage Purnp Goi In the above deployment example the NTC 4000 series is connected to a serial based electricity meter or a SCADA device The NTC 4000 Series then utilises a 3G connection to provide IP connectivity Depending on the legacy device a minor modification to the AT commands in use is all that is required to go from dialling out on a fixed line service to using the NTC 4000 Series functions instead Meter reading can then be achieved without needing to be on site by sending the current meter reading to a back end server www netcommwireless com 31 MELD Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Back end Server Deployment There are a number of ways to access a back end server Two of these are Direct Socket Connection HTTP POST Please refer to the AT Command reference document for a full list of functions and connection methods available via the NTC 4000 Series Direct Socket Connection A direct socket connection enables data to be dumped directly to the back end system This can be achieved with the following AT commands 1 AT STOP lt host gt lt port gt lt Iport gt Opens a TCP client socket and attempts to connect on the specified p
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86. ters PARAMETER DEFINITION A TCP UDP socket handle of an open socket The exact size of the byte stream that follows Stream A byte stream of size sz to be sent to the specified socket When iChip is in checksum mode CKSM set to 1 the socket is UDP or when sending data over an SSL socket lt sz gt is limited to 2048 bytes A two byte checksum Checksum is calculated by summing all the characters in stream modulo 65536 and taking two s checksum complement of the result Checksum is sent as big endian This parameter must be appended by the host application when iChip is in checksum mode Command Options lt hn gt Must have been obtained by a previous execution of an AT iSTCP or AT iSUDP command during the current Internet mode session Or a socket accepted by a listening socket lt sz gt Regular TCP socket 0 4GB SSL Socket Checksum mode or UDP 0 2048 lt stream gt An 8 bit byte stream of exactly size sz If sz is larger than 256 bytes Chip assumes host flow control Depending on the setting of the FLW parameter the flow control mode is either software or hardware Under software flow control mode the host processor must respond to IChip s flow control characters Under hardware flow control the CTS RTS RS232 control signals must be connected and the host must respond to iChip s CTS signal The host may send data only when the CTS signal is asserted active low When the auto flush flag is specified
87. uld 1 f the modem is attached to your computer make sure it is tumed on 2 Quit any programs that may be using the modem Click Next when you are ready to continue www netcommwireless com 25 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 5 Wait a few moments until the list is loaded then select Standard 33600 bps modem from the list and click Next pa E Install New Modem Select the manufacturer and model of your modem If your modem ts not listed or if you have an installation disk click Have Disk Manufacturer Standard Modem Types Chon el bee Aled san EA Standard 33600 bps Modem EF Hard GOW HES vite Laridard 30 Eal Standard PCMCIA Card Modern Eal This driver is digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important os Geo 6 Select the port that the NTC 4000 is connected to and select Next In the example screenshot below the NTC 4000 is connected via the serial cable to port COM1 in Gp Install New Modem Select the port s you want to install the modem on You have selected the following modem Standard 33600 bps Modem On which ports do you want to install it All ports fr Selected ports NTC 4000 Series Intelligent M2M Serial Modem YML OUM N4K 26 www netcommwireless com MEDI Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series 7 Wait a few moments whilst Windows installs the driver and click Finish on the final screen of the wizard A
88. urrent meter reading to a back end server or by directly querying the meter via a specially coded webpage stored on the built in WWW server This means that should a different WWW server page be coded to poll multiple meters a parking officer is able to quickly and effectively check an entire street of meters to determine a meter that may have exceeded the allotted parking time in real time Back end Server Deployment There are a number of ways to access a back end server One of these is Telnet Connection i Please refer to the AT Command reference document for a full list of functions and connection methods available via the NTC 4000 Series Telnet Connection A telnet connection can be used to dump data in real time to a back end server This can be achieved with the following AT commands 1 AT TOPN lt server gt Open a telnet session to the Telnet server specified by server 2 AT iTSND lt data line gt Sends the specified data line to the Telnet server Of 3 AT iTBSN lt sz gt lt stream gt Sends a byte stream of size lt sz gt to the Telnet server 4 AT iTFSH Immediately sends all the data accumulated in a Telnet sockets outbound buffer 5 AT i TCLS Closes the Telnet link www netcommwireless com 35 NEILOMM Wireless M2M NTC 4000 Series Remote Weather Monitoring 3G Tower In the above deployment example the NTC 4000 series is connected to a serial based remote weather
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