FALCOM TWIST User Manual

User Manual

Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem

Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem

© 2001

The information in this manual is copyrighted for Falcom Wireless
Communications GmbH. Any reproduction of this User Manual in whole
or in part, electronic storage or translation in other languages are
permitted only with the prior written consent of Falcom Wireless
Communications GmbH.

The stated data is for the purpose of product description only and shall
not be regarded as guaranteed properties in the legal sense.

All rights reserved.

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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

User Manual Contents

Contents

List of figures 3

Versions 5

1 Preliminary notes 7

1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 Alert symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Technical specifications 8

3 Security 11

4 Safety standards 15

5 Technical description 17

5.1 Parts and brief description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6 Start-up 21

6.1 Basic installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6.1.1 Display window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7 GSM-Communicator 37

7.1 Installation of the GSM-Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7.1.1 Minimum system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7.1.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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7.2 Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7.3 Main menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

7.3.1 Voice call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

7.3.2 Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7.3.3 SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.3.4 Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

8 Annex 55

8.1 Falcom.ini file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

8.2 AT-Commands for start-up of the

Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

8.2.1 Transfer PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

8.2.2 Activate saved default parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

8.2.3 Change and save defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

8.3 AT-Commands for user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

8.3.1 Data transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

8.3.2 Setting the SMS Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

8.3.3 Send SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

8.3.4 Receive SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

8.3.5 Send voice call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

8.4 General AT-Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

8.5 Pin configuration of the 9-pole D-sub socket . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

8.6 Pin configuration of serial data cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

8.7 Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem troubleshooting

guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

8.8 Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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List of figures

Fig. 1: Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fig. 2: Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fig. 3: Installing the GSM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fig. 4: Connecting the data cable to the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fig. 5: Connecting the data cable to the modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fig. 6: Loading the SIM card step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fig. 7: Loading the SIM card step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fig. 8: Loading the SIM card step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fig. 9: Connecting the modem to the power supply . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fig. 10: Power supply with AC/DC adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fig. 11: Connecting the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fig. 12: Driver/driver application step 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fig. 13: Driver/driver application step 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fig. 14: Driver/driver application step 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fig. 15: Windows modem installation step 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fig. 16: Windows modem installation step 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fig. 17: Windows modem installation step 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Fig. 18: Windows modem installation step 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Fig. 19: Windows modem installation step 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Fig. 20: Driver/driver application completion window . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fig. 21: Task bar with icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fig. 22: The Enter PIN window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Fig. 23: Display window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Fig. 24: File menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Fig. 25: PIN menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Fig. 26: Configuration menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Fig. 27: SMS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fig. 28: Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fig. 29: Reinitialization 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fig. 30: Reinitialization 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fig. 31: Info menu item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fig. 32: GSM-Communicator step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Fig. 33: GSM-Communicator step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Fig. 34: GSM-Communicator Disk Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fig. 35: GSM-Communicator step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Fig. 36: GSM-Communicator step 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Fig. 37: Prompt window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Fig. 38: configure Port window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Fig. 39: configure internet window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Fig. 40: Main menu window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Fig. 41: Main menu without SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Fig. 42: Headset prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Fig. 43: Voice call window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Fig. 44: Call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Fig. 45: Select from call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Fig. 46: DTMF Dialer window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Fig. 47: Incoming call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Fig. 48: Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Fig. 49: SMS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Fig. 50: incoming SMS field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Fig. 51: Internet start address window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Versions

Version number Author Changes

1.00 J. Skeide Initial version

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1 Preliminary notes

1.1 General

Thank you very much for deciding to buy the Falcom TWIST
GSM-Modem.

This User Manual contains all information you require to use the
Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem.
Please read this User Manual very carefully to avoid mistakes and to
make optimal use of the modem.

1.2 Alert symbols used

Alerts the user to potential safety risks or damage of the

!

application software

Indicates important information and tips

1.3 Scope of delivery

Part Quantity

Basic unit 1

Antenna 1

Serial data cable 1

Mains cable with AC/DC adapter 1

Setup CD 1

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2 Technical specifications

Communications standard

GSM 900/1800 (1900) Phase 2/2+
Dual Band Modem

GSM services

Telephony Emergency Calls

FR/ERF/HR DTMF

SMS MO, MT, Cell Broadcast

Return Call Message

Data 300 ... 14400BPS, transparent/

non-transparent, V.21, V.22,
V.23, V. 2 2 b i s V. 26 t er, V.3 2 ,
V.34, V. 11 0

Fax Group3 / Class 2

Supplementary services

Echo Cancellation, Call Forwarding, Phonebook, Multiparty, Call
Baring, Fixed Dialling Number, Call waiting and Call hold, Call Line
Identity, Advice of Charge, USSD

Electrical parameters

Power supply DC 5 V +/- 20 %

Current consumption GSM 900:

• 120 mA/5 V Power Mode 1
(idle)

• 570 mA/5 V Power Mode 2
(Power Level 5; max.)

• 500 mA/5 V Power Mode 3
(Power Level 7)

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Electrical parameters

Current consumption GSM 1800:

• 120 mA/5 V Power Mode 1
(idle)

• 400 mA/5 V Power Mode 2
(Power Level 3; max.)

• 340 mA/5 V Power Mode 3
(Power Level 7)

Sensitivity GSM 900: <-104 dBm

GSM 1800: <-100 dBm

Interfaces

D-Sub 9pin (female) RS 232

RJ45 8pin (shielded) Audio (headset / handset)

Power output, Control signals

Power input AC/DC adapter

(FRIWO type 7238/05)

Falcom dual-band antenna or SMB-Connector for other GSM
antenna

SIM card reader small SIM card

Ambient temperature

Mains supply -20 °C bis +55 °C

Storage temperature -20 °C bis +70 °C

General specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H) • 114 x 52 x 27 (without

antenna)

• 118 x 52 x 56 (with Falcom
dual-band antenna)

Weight 92 g

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Accessories

GSM 900/1800 (1900) antenna
dual-band antenna with SMB plug connector

Serial data cable (0,5 m with D-sub 9 plug connector, see
chapter 8.6)

Mains supply cable with AC/DC adapter (type FRIWO FW 7238/05)

Setup CD for Windows 95/98/CE and Windows 2000 with current
driver and driver application as well as GSM-Communicator
application software

Headset (optional) with RJ45 8pin audio plug connector

Modem registrations

GSM ETSI Phase 1 und 2

CE label acc. CE 168X

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3 Security

IMPORTANT FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF
YOUR GSM MODEM READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USE !

Your GSM modem is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic
products ever developed. With it you can stay in contact with your
office, your home, emergency services, and others, wherever service
is provided.

GENERAL

Your modem utilises the GSM standard for cellular technology. GSM is
a newer radio frequency («RF») technology than the current FM
technology that has been used for radio communications for decades.
The GSM standard has been established for use in the European
community and elsewhere.
Your modem is actually a low power radio transmitter and receiver. It
sends out and receives radio frequency energy. When you use your
modem, the cellular system handling your calls controls both the radio
frequency and the power level of your cellular modem.

EXPOSURE TO RF ENERGY

There has been some public concern about possible health effects of
using GSM modem. Although research on health effects from RF
energy has focused for many years on the current RF technology,
scientists have begun research regarding newer radio technologies,
such as GSM. After existing research had been reviewed, and after
compliance to all applicable safety standards had been tested, it has
been concluded that the product is fit for use.
If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy there are things you
can do to minimise exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of your
calls will reduce your exposure to RF energy. In addition, you can
reduce RF exposure by operating your cellular modem efficiently by
following the below guidelines.

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EFFICIENT MODEM OPERATION

For your modem to operate at the lowest power level, consistent with
satisfactory call quality:
If your modem has an extendible antenna, extend it fully. Some models
allow you to place a call with the antenna retracted. However your
modem operates more efficiently with the antenna fully extended.
Do not hold the antenna when the modem is «IN USE». Holding the
antenna affects call quality and may cause the modem to operate at a
higher power level than needed.

ANTENNA CARE AND REPLACEMENT

Do not use the modem with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Replace a
damaged antenna immediately. Consult your manual to see if you may
change the antenna yourself. If so, use only a manufacturer-approved
antenna. Otherwise, have your antenna repaired by a qualified
technician.
Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorised antennas,
modifications or attachments could damage the modem and may
contravene local RF emission regulations or invalidate type approval.

DRIVING

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular devices in the
area where you drive. Always obey them. Also, when using your
modem while driving, please: give full attention to driving, pull off the
road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so
allow. When applications are prepared for mobile use they should fulfil
road-safety instructions of the current law!

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Most electronic equipment, for example in hospitals and motor vehicles
is shielded from RF energy. However RF energy may affect some
malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronic equipment.

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VEHICLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Check your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to determine if any
on board electronic equipment is adequately shielded from RF energy.

MEDICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as
pacemakers, hearing aids, etc...) to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy.
Turn your modem OFF in health care facilities when any regulations
posted in the area instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using RF monitoring equipment.

AIRCRAFT

Turn your modem OFF before boarding any aircraft.
Use it on the ground only with crew permission.
Do not use in the air.
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from
a crew member to use your modem while the plane is on the ground.
To prevent interference with cellular systems, local RF regulations
prohibit using your modem whilst airborne.

CHILDREN

Do not allow children to play with your modem. It is not a toy. Children
could hurt themselves or others (by poking themselves or others in the
eye with the antenna, for example). Children could damage the
modem, or make calls that increase your modem bills.

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BLASTING AREAS

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your unit OFF when
in a «blasting area» or in areas posted: «turn off two-way radio».
Construction crew often use remote control RF devices to set off
explosives.

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Turn your modem OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. It is rare, but your modem or its accessories could
generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death and damages to property.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not
always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as petrol
stations; below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives, in the
compartment of your vehicle which contains your modem or
accessories.
Before using your modem in a vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum
gas (such as propane or butane) ensure that the vehicle complies with
the relevant fire and safety regulations of the country in which the
vehicle is to be used.

NON-IONISING RADIATION

As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised
that for satisfactory operation and for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too
close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
The radio equipment shall be connected to the antenna via a
non-radiating 50 Ω coaxial cable.
The antenna shall be mounted in such a position that no part of the
human body will normally rest close to any part of the antenna. It is also
recommended to use the equipment not close to medical devices as for
example hearing aids and pacemakers.

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4 Safety standards

THIS CELLULAR MODEM COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE RF
SAFETY STANDARDS.

This cellular modem meets the standards and recommendations for
the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy
established by governmental bodies and other qualified organisations,
such as the following:

Directives of the European Community, Directorate General V in
Matters of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy.

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5 Technical description

5.1 Parts and brief description

Antenna Socket
SMB

Orange LED

GSM-Antenna

Headset Socket

Fig. 1: Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem

With the Falcom TWIST GSM-Modem, connections can be made to the
GSM 900/1800 (1900) mobile radio network via the computer and the
supplied GSM-Communicator.
After connecting the modem, the following telecommunication services
are available:

Green LED

Power Supply

Serial Port

Cover Cap

SIM-Card Reader

making and receiving voice calls

❐

sending and receiving short messages

❐

data connections V32 (protocol)

❐

class 1/2 fax connections

❐

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All technical components required to establish the above
communication links are integrated in the Falcom TWIST
GSM-Modem.
The serial port is connected to the computer by the data cable.
Power is supplied to the modem from the power supply socket.
The internal SIM card reader serves for holding the SIM card given to
you by your provider, and it is closed by a cover cap.
To make telephone calls you require suitable application software or
you can use the application software contained in the
GSM-Communicator.
Plug the headset (optional) in the headset socket.

Fig. 2: Headset

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The orange LED indicator lights up after the modem has been
connected to the power supply. The modem is not registered in the
mobile radio network of the network operator.
The green LED indicator on the modem flashes for 5 seconds after the
PIN number has been entered, and then switches itself off.
The green LED indicator flashes while a data or speech link is being
made, and lights continuously when the receiver answers. The green
LED indicator switches off after the connection has been terminated.

To use data and fax transmission, suitable software must
be installed in the computer (e. g. Microsoft Fax or
similar).

A suitable antenna is the dual-band antenna supplied
with the modem or a separate dual-band antenna with
SMB plug which can be connected to the antenna
socket.

When using the audio accessory, we recommend using
a remote GSM aerial to prevent interference radiation.

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