VT-Modem Manual
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1. FRONT VIE amen a anes z5 i 7 ee eet rr TY L Je o GEE E G EEN Tl oo __ RI L m i H INDUSTRIAL MODEM i DIN ae et T MODEM SIENET Meus se EN 500 40 43 lear for Tea le md i m pee a 344cm Figure 3 1 VT MODEM DIMENSIONS For DIN rail mounting hook the top rear of the modem onto the top edge of the DIN rail Using a small flat head screwdriver pull down on the spring loaded tab on the bottom of the modem and push the modem back against the rail Reverse these steps to remove the modem See Figure 3 2 below DIN Rail EN50022 Iriver own to release spring loaded tab sert scre and pull d modem against rail and releas Swing Figure 3 2 DIN RAIL MOUNTING VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 4 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Section 4 Electrical Connections RS232 Connections Use the Sixnet RS232 cable VT CABLE MDM which is 6 feet in length or an equivalent cable to connect the modem s RS232 port DB9 Male cable end to the RS232 port on a SIXTRAK Gateway VersaTRAK RTU or PC DB9 Female cable end As shown in Figure 4 1 the VT CABLE MDM is a straight through serial communicatio2. All the screw terminals should be tightened to a maximum of 3 48 in lbs Telephone Cable Connect analog phone lines to the RJ 11 jacks as appropriate One RJ 11 jack is provided to connect directly to a telephone optional and the second RJ 11 jack functions as the connection to the telephone network m gt To Telephone Input eae To Line e eee OC 2 SND DTR TD RD DCE TH SY fo 10 3 C RIOT RIS DSA TD INDUSTRIAL MODE NET Mace ir T MODEM Figure 4 2 VT MODEM 4 WIRING VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 7 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Section 5 Modem Configuration Configuring a VT MODEM 4 All VT MODEM models are factory configured to use the default communication settings for Sixnet Stations If a VT MODEM 4 is connected to a PLC PC or other non Sixnet device then it may be necessary to reconfigure the modem To modify these parameters use the VT MODEM Setup Wizard v2 00 or later located on the latest Sixnet CD or www sixnet com The parameters can also be modified using a Windows terminal program or Windows HyperTerminal See Configuring Windows HyperTerminal to configure the VT MODEM 4 for more information AT Command S
3. are limited to 28800 bps 4 To verify that the modem has been installed select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the Modems icon The modem should be listed as Standard 28800 bps Modem Here is an alternate modem installation procedure use if the PC is already powered up 1 Connect the DC power communications cable VT CABLE MDM or equivalent and telephone line as described above 2 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the Modems icon 3 The Install New Modem dialog box will appear Do not select the Don t detect my modem I will select it from a list Instead click Next and allow Windows to search the com ports and detect the modem 4 Windows should find a modem called Standard Modem Click Next and Windows will complete installation of the Standard Modem Alternately click Change and select Standard Modem Types from the Manufacturers list and Standard 28800 bps Modem from the Models list VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 8 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com 5 To verify that the modem has been installed select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the Modems icon The modem should be listed as either a Standard Modem or a Standard 28800 bps Modem depending on the steps followed above 6 Upon re booting the m
4. gt Sixn e t USER MANUAL VT MODEM 4 R i Leased Line Industrial pae oo oo Modem i See Installation amp Maintenance A yT ia BURAT giiia iia Contents at a Glance Section 1 Overview 2 Section 2 Performance Specifications 3 Section 3 VT MODEM Mounting 4 Section 4 Electrical Connections 5 Section 5 Modem Configuration 7 Section 6 Leased Line Connections 10 Section 7 Maintenance Information 11 Section 8 Product Support amp Other Documents 12 This manual applies to the following product Leased line modem VT MODEM 4 VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 1 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Section 1 Overview The VT MODEM 4 is a rugged industrial telephone modem that has been designed for operation in electrical enclosures installed in harsh environments The VT MODEM 4 supports all standard Hayes AT commands Fax Class 1 and Class 2 commands and S registers and therefore can be set up as an external modem on any PC The VT MODEM 4 is compatible with most telecommunications or dial up networking software A VT MODEM 4 allows easy access to PLCs Sixnet I O and other devices via dial in telephone connections or leased line connections The modem may be DIN rail or panel mounted for convenient and easy installation adjacent to other DIN rail components inside of new or existing enclosures Most Windows software can communi
5. information on these software tools If you are using a PLC or other device refer to the documentation for that device as necessary To Remove a Modem If it ever becomes necessary to re install the modem for any reason select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the System icon Next click the Device Manager tab The list should display a Modems icon Double click the Modems icon Highlight the modem to be removed and then click the Remove button To reinstall the modem follow the installation steps as previously described Configuring Windows HyperTerminal to configure the VT MODEM 4 Step 1 Connect your Industrial Modem to your computer using the VT CABLE MDM or an equivalent cable Open Windows HyperTerminal This program is included with most Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Refer to the VT MODEM 4 on line manual for more details Enter a name for your connection Step 2 Under Connect Using select Direct to Com X where X is the COM port the modem is connected to Another window will appear Enter the following settings where Bits per second is the desired PLC baud rate then press OK VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 9 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com C0H1 Properties 2 x Port Settings Data bits a Parity None Stop bits fi Flow contral None zd
6. lieu of all other warranties whether oral or written expressed or implied Sixnet s liability shall not exceed the price of the individual units which are the basis of the claim In no event shall Sixnet be liable for any loss of profits loss of use of facilities or equipment or other indirect incidental or consequential damages These products must not be used to replace proper safety interlocking No software based device or other solid state device should ever be designed to be responsible for the maintenance of consequential equipment or personnel safety In particular Sixnet disclaims any responsibility for damages either direct or consequential that result from the use of this equipment in any application VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 16 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Service Information We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any Sixnet product If you do need service call Sixnet at 518 877 5173 and ask for Applications Engineering A trained specialist will help you to quickly determine the source of the problem Many problems are easily resolved with a single phone call If it is necessary to return a unit to us an RMA Return Material Authorization number will be given to you Sixnet tracks the flow of returned material with our RMA system to ensure speedy service You must include this RMA number on
7. 3 e support sixnet com Section 6 Leased Line Connections Types of Leased Line connections There are two types of leased line connections that can be used with the VT MODEM 4WW and they are described below 1 Leased line though the telephone company Using a leased line through your telephone service provider is the best and most reliable way to communicate between two Sixnet VT MODEM 4s because the line quality is guaranteed and maintained by the telephone company With this connection two telephone lines are basically tied together to create a logical line through the phone system connecting the VT MODEM 4s together 2 A dedicated cable between two modems The modems will also communicate when a physical cable is connected between two VT MODEM 4s Please note that Sixnet doesn t claim any compatibility with 3 party leased line modems Sixnet has no specifications on the cables that should be used but the user should adhere to the sensitivity and attenuation ratings listed below Transmit Level dBm 11 dBm Receiver Sensitivity dBm 43 dBm worst case Use the following wiring when connecting two modems together standard telephone cable wiring 6 1 Jack Type Maniature 6 position modular R1 T1 Line 1 connections R2 T2 Line 2 connections Note The connection above shows pins 2 and 6 Ring2 and Tip2 but they are not required The VT MODEM 4 uses only two wires to communicate VT MO
8. Bits per second Advanced Restore Defaults omea Important Choose the baud rate that matches the PLC or other device that will be connected to the modem Anytime a setting is saved using amp WO or amp W1 the RS232 baud rate is memorized by the VT Modem The saved baud rate will be used for future communications with any attached device that does not initiate communications with the modem such as most PLCs Step 3 You should be at a blank screen Test that you are connected by typing AT lt enter gt The modem should respond with an OK if you are connected Now enter these commands Press lt enter gt after each _ To check whether your Industrial Modem is communicating look at the TD and RD LED s on the modem They will light up when communicating Use the AT commands listed in Section 6 to enter in the appropriate parameters For example to ignore DTR type AT amp D0 lt enter gt the modem should respond with an OK To save the parameters to the modems NVRAM type AT amp WO0 lt enter gt to store parameters in stored profile 0 and AT amp W1 lt enter gt to store parameters in Stored Profile 1 _ To dial a number in HyperTerminal you can use the command ATDT lt number gt When you have successfully connected to another modem it will show the baud rate at which you are connected Example ATDT15188778346 __ To Hang up the connection Open the HyperTerminal session saved from the pre
9. DEM 4 User Manual Page 13 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Section 7 Maintenance Information Troubleshooting Tips VT MODEM Default LED Indications E Default Indication Carrier Detect This LED will come ON once a phone line connection has been established and will remain on for as long as the connection is maintained Data Terminal Ready This LED will come ON when the DTR signal is present regardless the state of the amp D command Receive Data This LED will come ON whenever data is received through the phone line Transmit Data This LED will come ON whenever the modem sends data out the phone line Power LED Normal Indication This LED will be ON when power is applied to the modem Reconnecting Serial Cables It is important to cycle remove and then reapply DC power to a VT MODEM 4 each time the RS232 cable is disconnected and then reconnected The serial port of the modem may not function properly if power is not cycled Resetting the VT MODEM 4 The modem can be reset to the settings saved by the last amp W command issue the following ATZ CR If it ever becomes necessary to completely reset the modem including both user profiles to the basic factory default settings the following command can be issued AT amp F amp WEW1 CR This command string will load the factory defaults into the active configuratio
10. EDs CD Carrier detect The modem has detected a carrier on the phone line a remote modem has been detected The PC or Sixnet Station has established a connection to the modem and is ready Flashes as data is received from the phone line Flashes as data is sent out the phone line On when power is present General Characteristics Input Power Input Current TR Data Terminal Ready RD Receive Data TD Transmit Data Power 10 30 VDC 75mA 24VDC typical 52mA 24VDC Sleep Inactivity Mode Certification FCC Part 15 and FCC Part 68 UL 508 CSA C22 2 14 ACA TS 001 1997 ACA TS 002 1997 AS NZS3260 1993 AS NZS3548 1995 CTR21 98 482 EC EN55022 IEC 950 1991 Operating Temperature 30 to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 to 85 C Humidity 5 to 95 RH non condensing Mounting DIN rail or panel mount Dimensions W x 4 75L x 1 35H inches 8 2 Wx 12 1 Lx 3 4H cm VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 3 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Section 3 VT MODEM Mounting The VT MODEM 4 snaps onto standard DIN rail DIN EN 50022 or is mounted to a flat panel using 6 or 8 screws See Figure 3 1 The modem can be installed in any orientation directly adjacent to other DIN rail components or in any convenient location within the enclosure The modem should be installed within 6 feet of the device it will be connected to
11. Equivalence Number 0 3 C The USOC jack required RJ11 and D The FCC Registration Number 34579 MD E Items b and d are indicated on the label The ringer equivalence number REN is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line In most areas the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five 5 0 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly In the event of equipment malfunction all repairs should be performed by our Company or authorized agent It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our company or one of our authorized agents Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 518 877 5173 VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 18 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Industry Canada Requirements The VT MODEM 4 meets the procedural and specification requirements for certification under the Terminal Attachment Program CERTIFICATION NO 2991 8926 A ISSUED TO Sixnet TYPE OF EQUIPMENT MULTI MEDIA DEVICE TRADE NAME AND MODEL VT MODEM 4 METHOD OF CONNECTION CALIA RINGER EQUIVALENCE NO 0 3 CERTIFIED TO SPECIFICATION CS03 ISSUE 8 NETWORK INTERFACE LS VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 19 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e su
12. T MODEM PAAA PC or other fe e6 ge as 3rd Party device j Dinon an TTo Device Example 3 The VT MODEM 4 must be configured correctly to handle the port parameters correctly as well The Set Modem Wizard included free with your modem will configure these AT commands but if you wish to enter them manually use the Table 2 below to send the correct AT commands to the modem For these COM Parameters Send these commands 8 Databits N Parity 1 Stop bits ATS EBO P0 8 Databits N Parity 2 Stop bits ATS EBO P0 8 Databits E Parity 1 Stop bits ATSEB 1 P2 8 Databits E Parity 2 Stop bits ATSEB 1 P2 8 Databits Parity 1 Stop bits ATS EB1 P1 8 Databits Parity 2 Stop bits ATSEB1 P1 7 Databits N Parity 1 Stop bits Not Supported 7 Databits N Parity 2 Stop bits ATS EBO P0 7 Databits E Parity 1 Stop bits ATS EBO P2 7 Databits E Parity 2 Stop bits ATS EBO P2 7 Databits Parity 1 Stop bits ATS EBO P1 7 Databits Parity 2 Stop bits ATS EBO P1 7 Databits S Parity 1 Stop bits ATS EBO P0 7 Databits S Parity 2 Stop bits ATSEB 1 P0 7 Databits M Parity 1 Stop bits ATS EBO P0 7 Databits M Parity 2 Stop bits ATSEB 1 P0 Table 2 Using the information provided in this section send the AT command string defined in the table above to configure the modem for transferring data at the defined port parameters VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 12 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 517
13. The Industrial Modem shall be connected to Telecommunications Network through a line cord approved by the necessary authorities of the country The Industrial Modem shall be utilized with a power supply approved by the necessary authorities of the country United Kingdom The VT MODEM is intended for direct connection to the analogue Public Switched Telecommunications Network and is approved for use within the United Kingdom with following features Modem facility Autocalling facility Autoanswering facility DTMF signaling CAUTION The analogue telecommunications interface of the VT MODEM is intended to be connected to Telecommunication Network Voltage TNV circuits which may carry dangerous voltages If it is subsequently desired to open the host equipment for any reason the telephone cord must be disconnected prior to effecting access to any internal parts which may carry telecommunication network voltages Service can be facilitated through our office at Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 518 877 5173 VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 20 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com
14. achine Windows may still find the VT MODEM 4 as new hardware If this happens select Do not install a driver Windows will not prompt again Modem Installation in Windows NT 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the Modems icon 2 The Install New Modem dialog box will appear Do not select the Don t detect my modem I will select it from a list Instead click Next and allow Windows to search the com ports and detect the modem 3 Windows should find a modem called Standard Modem Click Next and Windows will complete installation of the Standard Modem Alternately click Change and select Standard Modem Types from the Manufacturers list and Standard 28800 bps Modem from the Models list 4 To verify that the modem has been installed select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the Modems icon The modem should be listed as either a Standard Modem or a Standard 28800 bps Modem depending on the steps followed above Once the VT MODEM 4 has been added to your Windows 95 98 or NT system it is ready for use If you are using Sixnet I O you can use the Sixnet Sixdial software to dial out and establish a connection with your Sixnet I O The Sixdial utility allows other Sixnet programs to perform operations such as data transfers hardware configuration and diagnostics and ISaGRAF programming Refer to the on line help in the Sixdial utility for more
15. cate through a VT MODEM 4 to remote devices to perform file transfers diagnostics program debugging and many other operations YT MODEM PAAA P3 x PC E iiim an E iit Device Use the VT MODEM 4 in dial up and leased line applications Leased Line RS232 YT MODEM 4V VT MODEM 4AA ao Rr ae ww ir ae 3rd Party PC E TTP sea E TTI Device The Industrial Sixnet VT MODEM 4 allows for remote access to 3 Party devices VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 2 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Telephone Line Max Data Rate 33600 bps V 34 Compatibility V 34 enhanced V 34 V 32bis V 32 V 22bis V 22A B V 23 V 21 Bell212A amp 103 Data Compression V 42 bis 4 1 and MNP 5 2 1 Error Correction V 42 MNP 3 4 Max Fax Modem Rate 33 6 kbps Fax Modem Compatibility ITU T Super Group 3 Class 1 0 2 0 2 1 Group 3 Class 1 and 2 T 4 T 30 V 21 V 27ter V 29 V 34 V 17 and TIA EIA TR29 2 Ringer Equivalent Line Jack Phone Jack Transmit Level Receiver Sensitivity RJ11 RJ11 11 dBm 43 dBm under worst case conditions 2 bo Max RS232 Rate RS232 Signal Support 115 2 kbps Kilobaud TXD RXD CTS RTS DCD DTR DSR RI GND None Flow Control Not Supported DB9 female RS232 All standard AT and S register commands including Class 1 and Class 2 Fax commands RS232 Connector Command Set Status L
16. eplacing at Sixnet s option the defective parts within one year of the date of installation or within 18 months of the date of shipment from the point of manufacture whichever is sooner Products may be returned by the buyer only after permission has been obtained from Sixnet Buyer will prepay all freight charges to return any products to the repair facility designated by Sixnet Sixnet further warrants that any software supplied as part of a product sale except obsolete products will be free from non conformances with Sixnet published specifications for a period of 90 days from the time of delivery While Sixnet endeavors to improve the features and performance of software associated with its products no effort on the part of Sixnet to investigate improve or modify Sixnet software at the request of a customer will obligate Sixnet in any way This limited warranty does not cover losses or damages which occur in shipment to or from Buyer or due to improper installation maintenance misuse neglect or any cause other than ordinary commercial or industrial applications In particular Sixnet makes no warranties whatsoever with respect to implied watranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose All such warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed No oral or written information or advice given by Sixnet or Sixnet s representative shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty This limited warranty is in
17. ission over the phone lines This means faster Modem to Modem and Modem to Service Provider connection rates The VT MODEM 4 does not use the parity bit over the phone line This means the Parity bit is stripped out when 11 bits are used and added back in at the receiving modem Along with the decide advantage of faster connection speeds there are a few limitations The VT MODEM 4 cannot respond to AT commands at the port parameters list in Table 1 although either modem will transfer data correctly with most port parameters Port Parameters Respond to AT commands Transfer Data 8 E 1 8 E 2 8 0 1 8 0 2 7 N 1 Table 1 NS Since there is a limitation with 11 bit port parameters Sixnet asks that the following suggestion be taken when connecting the VT MODEM 4 to a device that requires one of the port parameters in Table 1 When dialing with a computer at the Host end of the connection configure the host end for 8 Data bits None parity 1 Stop bits In addition for connecting with a 3rd party device on the remote end configure the remote device and the modem connected to the remote device s required parameters 8 Data bits even parity 1 stop bit in the example below VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 11 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Using COM Parameters Using COM Parameters 8 N1 8 E1 Leased Line RS232 c YT MODEM PAAA Y
18. n amp F and then save those settings into both user profile 0 amp W and user profile 1 amp W1 Note that after the modem is reset completely to the factory defaults it will no longer be set to auto answer which is often necessary for the modem to work when connected to a remote device Use the VT MODEM Setup Wizard to adjust these settings appropriately VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 14 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Section 8 Product Support and Additional Documents To obtain support for Sixnet products call Sixnet and ask for applications engineering Our phone numbers are 1 518 877 5173 Office 1 518 877 8346 Fax E mail support sixnet com Our mailing address Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Rd Ballston Lake NY 12019 Visit our web page at http www sixnet com BUYER PROTECTION PLAN Sixnet protects your investment in Sixnet industrial modems with this unique Buyer Protection Plan Sixnet provides a liberal 18 month from time of purchase limited warranty see below on Sixnet industrial modems We also offer an extended 36 month warranty option for users with long term requirements Sixnet promises to continue to maintain each model of industrial modem we offer for sale for a minimum of five years so you can design your system only once and be assured of continued supply and high quality after sale
19. ns cable suitable for connecting a DTE device PC Gateway or VersaTRAK to a DCE device VT MODEM For IPm and ST GT 1210 stations use a straight through Ethernet cable not supplied and the RJ45 to DB9 male adapter that comes with the station Cable requirements for PLCs and other devices may be different Refer to the PLC or other device s documentation for cable pin outs Some PLC cables are documented in the Technical notes provided on the Sixnet CD that came with your modem OM Por r SIXTRAI vT E lir F I ort 2523 Femal Mal a ii T T T T T T Figure 4 1 VT CABLE MDM Wiring VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 5 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com IPm and ST GT 1210 RS232 Connections An un wired DB9M to RJ45F adapter is provided for the RS232 port on the controller The pin outs follow the EIA TIA 561standard See the figure below Use this adapter along with a RJ45 male to RJ45 male straight thru wired patch cable not included to make a connection between the VT MODEM 4 s COM port DB9 Female and the controllers RJ45 Female RS232 port Enable hardware flow control in the IPm s COM port configuration Refer to the Sixnet Electronic catalog for more information on connecting to other equipment Pin Insertion side of the DESM 543421 oeo 9876 Typical Modem Adapter Wiring Si
20. pport sixnet com Regulatory Notices Any European Country The VT MODEM 4EC are in conformity with relevant regulatory standards following the provisions of European Council Directives 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive and 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC EMC Directive The VT MODEM 4EC have been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact Sixnet in the first instance Australia The VT MODEM 4EC shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of Australian Communications Authority ACA Technical Standard TS008 An Australian Approved Power Supply or AC Adapter shall be utilized with the product AS NZS3548 1995 WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate action Germany Diese VT MODEM 4EC als Endeinrichtung vorgesehen und muss an ein TAE mit F Kodierung angeschlossen werden This VT MODEM 4EC is a terminal equipment which must be connected to the PSTN using an F coded connector plug TEC950 1991
21. s your needs If you have any suggestions to help us improve our service please give us a call We appreciate your ideas and will respond to them For Your Convenience Please fill in the following and keep this manual with your Sixnet system for future reference P O Date Purchased Purchased From VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 17 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com FCC Requirements for Consumer Products The Federal Communications Commission FCC has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network Standardized jacks are used for these connections This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines If this device is malfunctioning it may also be causing harm to the telephone network this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made If this is not done the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines inform them of A The telephone number that it is connected to B The Ringer
22. service We further promise to plan each product improvement and new feature to be upward compatible with existing designs and installations using the modem wizard to configure the modems Our goal is to make each new product release better than the one it replaces by providing new features increased reliability and performance and continued support for existing features Sixnet protects your investment even further with a liberal five year trade in policy You may exchange standard Sixnet products for upgraded versions of the same or upward compatible products to take advantage of new features and performance improvements at any time for five years A liberal prorated exchange allowance will be given for your existing equipment You may contact Sixnet directly to trade up on any industrial modem product SIXNET INDUSTRIAL MODEM EXCHANGE ALLOWANCE Time Since the Original Purchase Trade In Allowance 0 to 1 Year 50 1 to 2 Years 40 2 to 3 Years 30 3 to 4 Years 20 Over 4 Years 10 VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 15 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Sixnet Statement of Limited Warranty Sixnet LLC manufacturer of Sixnet Industrial Modems warrants to Buyer that products except software manufactured by Sixnet will be free from defects in material and workmanship Sixnet s obligation under this warranty will be limited to repairing or r
23. the outside of the box so that your return can be processed immediately The applications engineer you are speaking with will fill out an RMA request for you If the unit has a serial number we will not need detailed financial information Otherwise be sure to have your original purchase order number and date purchased available We suggest that you give us a repair purchase order number in case the repair is not covered under our warranty You will not be billed if the repair is covered under warranty Please supply us with as many details about the problem as you can The information you supply will be written on the RMA form and supplied to the repair department before your unit arrives This helps us to provide you with the best service in the fastest manner Normally repairs are completed in two days Sometimes difficult problems take a little longer to solve If you need a quicker turnaround ship the unit to us by airfreight We give priority service to equipment that arrives by overnight delivery Many repairs received by mid morning typical overnight delivery can be finished the same day and returned immediately Sixnet pays the return freight for material repaired under warranty The method of outgoing shipment will be equivalent to the way you shipped the unit to us If you send the unit by air we will return it by air We apologize for any inconvenience that the need for repair may cause you We hope that our rapid service meet
24. tring at Power up Upon power up a Sixnet station can send a command string to a VT MODEM 4 This capability can be used to assure that the modem is set to a particular mode of operation such as auto answer mode Refer to the Set Modem String topic in the Sixnet I O Tool Kit program s online help for information on this capability The Sixnet Station can send any standard AT command Configuring a VT MODEM 4 as an External Modem on a PC The VT MODEM 4 can be connected directly to a PC The modem will need to be installed in Windows prior to use Here are instructions to install the modem in most Windows Operating Systems Modem Installation in Windows 95 98 Plug and Play method recommended 1 With the PC off connect DC power and the telephone line to the VT MODEM 4 Connect a communications cable VT CABLE MDM or equivalent between the VT MODEM 4 and the PC Turn on the PC During the boot up process Windows should detect the modem and display the New Hardware Found dialog box 2 Make the selection Select from a list of alternative drivers 3 The Select Device dialog will be displayed In the column labeled Manufacturers select Standard Modem Types In the column labeled Models select Standard 28800 bps Modem Click OK Windows will then complete the boot up process The standard Windows driver is used for the VT Modem Although the VT Modem supports baud rates to 33 600 bps the selections in Windows
25. vious steps Type you should get an OK back then type ATH lt enter gt The resulting OK indicates that the modem to modem connection is terminated _ If you are using a terminal program other than HyperTerminal the steps may be different However the commands will remain the same VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 10 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com Configuring the Port Parameters Serial data communication is defined by its 5 major components 1 Baud Rate allowing the user to select the serial speed 2 Start bit to indicate the start of the data and is always present 3 Data bits that holds the data to be transferred 4 Parity bit used for error checking and 5 1 or 2 Stop bits that indicates the end of the data message An example of 10 bit communication format is 9600 Baud 8 Data bits None Parity and 1 Stop bit For instance 1 Start bit 8 Data bits 0 Parity bit 1 Stop bit 10 bits Ex 1 An 11 bit format example is 9600 Baud 8 Data bits Even Parity and 1 Stop bit For instance 1 Start bit 8 Data bits 1 Parity bit 1 Stop bit 11 bits Ex 2 Modem error correction protocols do not use the parity method for error detection correction so transmitting a parity bit with every byte just adds 10 to the data that gets transmitted over the line Electing to not use the Parity bit does allows for greater bit transm
26. xnet RJ45F to DB9M RJ45F Pin Adapter DB9 Male Connector Signal Name wire color Pin Signal Name 1 NA Blue 9 RIT out 2 N A Orange 1 DCD out 3 NA Black 4 DTRin 4 GND Red 5 GND 5 RXDin Green 2 RXD out 6 TXD out Yellow 3 TXDin 7 CTSin Brown 8 CTS out 8 RTS out White 7 RTSin 3rd Party PLC Device Connections Determine if the device you are connecting to is a DTE or a DCE device Use a straight through cable to connect the VT MODEM to a DTE 3 party device A cross wired cable must be used to connect the VT MODEM to a DCE 3 party device If the 3 party device does not support flow control pins 7 and 8 must be tied together 3rd party PLC 3rd party PLC DTE device VT MODEM DCE device T MODEM No Flow Control RS232 Port No Flow Control RS232 Port Female DBS Male DB Male DB9 Male DB9 DCD DCD DCD DCD 1 Pe __ 1 RD RD gt 5 RD RD 2 2 TD TD TD TD 3 3 3 3 DTR DTR DTR DTR 4 4 4 4 GND GND GND GND 5 5 5 5 DSR DSR DSR DSR 6 6 6 6 RTS RTS RTS RTS 7 7 7 C7 CTS CTS CTS CTS 8 lt 8 8 8 RI RI RI RI 9 lt 9 9 VT MODEM 4 User Manual Page 6 of 20 Last Revised 8 17 09 Sixnet Technology Park e 331 Ushers Road e Clifton Park NY 12065 USA e 1 518 877 5173 e support sixnet com VT MODEM 4 Power Phone Line Connections DC Power Wiring Connect 10 30 VDC to the VT MODEM 4 as shown in Figure 4 2 The modem can usually be powered from the same DC source as other devices in the enclosure
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