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The description apply to all these isdn-modems with any differences between
product families noted. Refer to Modem Firmware Release notes for
commands applicable to modem firmware. AT commands and S registers are
defined in the AT Command Reference Manual.
1.2 Product description
Altec’s AL5068S and AL5068SI-3V Socket Modem Family provides the OEM
with a complete ISDN data/voice/speakerphone modem in a compact socketmountable module. This modules enables any devices to send and receive
data over the ISDN network. The European EuroISDN DSS-1 ISDN network
is supported. The module is fully approved and homologated and conforms to
the CE regulations. This gives fastest time-to-market to ISDN-enable any
devices.
The compact size and high level of integration of the Socket Modem
minimizes real estate and cost for motherboard and box modem applications.
Its low power consumption makes it ideal for a wide variety of embedded
control applications. The pin compatibility between the full range of Analog
Series Socket Modems, ISDN and GSM Socket Modems allows upgrading
and production configurability without hardware changes.
As a data modem, the AL5068S Socket Modem can send and receive data at
speeds up to 64kbps and 128kbps in the 2-channel version. B-Channel
protocols such as V.110, V.120, PPP, transparent and X.75 are supported.
For X.25 networks, X.31 Case A and X.31 Case B (D- and B-channel) is
supported. The integrated X.3 PAD can be used for data transfer to the X.25
network.
The AL5068SI-3V Socket Modem supports Voice features. By adding two
external PCM Codecs the modem supports two independent analog voice
ports. Digital voice transfer is also supported.
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1.3 Features
• D-Channel Protocols:
- DSS1
- X.31 (D-Channel)
• B-Channel Protocols:
- HDLC transparent
- PPP async-sync (RFC1662)
- X.75,
- V.120
- V.110
- X.31, X.25
• ISDN S0 (I.430) Interface.
• Several Dial Procedures:
- AT commands
- Auto Connect
• X.3 PAD intergrated.
• Command Interpreters with standard AT Commands
• Trace Log Buffers.
• Caller ID access control.
• Firmware updatable
• Optional analog voice interface
• Programmable EAZ / MSN
• Advice of charge
• Hardware-based ISDN modem controller.
• Worldwide operation
- Complies to CTR3 and other country requirements
• Built-in host / DTE interface with speeds up to 230.4 kbps
- Serial ITU-T V.24 (EIA/TIA-232-E) logical interface.
• Flow control (RTS/CTS) and speed buffering
• Automatic format + Speed sensing
• +3.3V / +5V DC Operation.
• Typical power use: 130 mW (Normal Mode)
• Compact size (64.5 x 26.5 mm)
• EMC approved according EN50081, EN55082, EN55022, EN55024
• Safety approved according EN60950 :2001
• Network approved according TBR3
• 2 Years warranty.
1.4 Command Sets and S-Registers
Modem operation is controlled by AT and S-Register Commands issued by the DTE.
Refer to the AT commands for the AL5068S Reference Manual
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2. TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
2.1 Dialing procedures
The following dial procedures are supported:
• AT commands
• Auto-connect (Hotline call)
• X.3 PAD
2.2 AT Commands
Via AT-Commands you may control the ISDN connections and change the
configuration of the AL5068S. ISDN specific configuration commands are
supported.
2.2.1 Configuration Commands
A range of parameters can be controlled by the configuration commands of
the AL5068S as listed below:
• Setting own msn number
• Recommended B channel protocol
• Serial Interface Parameters (baud rate, flow control, etc.)
• AT / Auto-connect operation mode
• Firmware download
2.2.2 AT Connection Commands
Command Function Response
ATDxxx
ATH
Whenever the ISDN connection with a communication partner is established,
a transparent channel for serial data is provided.
A detailed description of the AT-Commands is found in the AT-Command
manual for the socket modem AL5068S.
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Establishes an ISDN connection CONNECT
Disconnects an ISDN connection OK
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2.3 ISDN Protocols:
ISDN Channel Protocols
D-channel protocols:
B-channel protocols:
2.4 Firmware Updates
Firmware updates can always be affected via the local serial interface.
2.5 Supported Interfaces
The major hardware signal interfaces of the AL5068S Series Socket Modem
are illustrated in Figure 1-1.