Rainbow Electronics FARGO MAESTRO 100 User Manual

Maestro 100 Series

GSM/GPRS Modems

Eco – Lite – Extended

USER MANUAL

Rev. 01

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REVISION HISTORY

Rev. Date Details Originated by

00 01 Mar 2007 First release Wallace Lee
01 30 Jan 2008 Second release Cecile Lin

This manual is written without any warranty.

Maestro Wireless Solution Ltd.

and its accessories which can also be withdrawn without prior notice.
Besides, our company stresses the fact that the performance of the product as well as

accessories depends not only on the proper conditions of use, but also on the
environment around the places of use.

Maestro Wireless Solution Ltd.

indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the modem and the
manual.

reserves the right to modify or improve the product

assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REVISION HISTORY................................................................. 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................. 3

Using the modem in vehicle................................................... 3

Protecting your modem......................................................... 3

CHAPTER 1: Introduction .........................................................4

1. Package .......................................................................4

2. Interfaces..................................................................... 4

a. Status indicator......................................................4

b. SMA female antenna connector................................. 4

c. 15-Pin D-Sub Female connector (RS232/Audio) .......... 5

d. 4-Pin connector (Power input/output)........................5

3. Optional accessories ...................................................... 6

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION......................................................8

1. Mounting the modem..................................................... 8

2. Install the SIM card ....................................................... 8

3. Connect the external antenna (SMA type)......................... 8

4. Connect the modem to external device.............................9

5. Connect the DC power supply.......................................... 9

CHAPTER 3: WORKING WITH MAESTRO 100............................. 10

1. Checking the modem (using Microsoft Windows XP

HyperTerminal as example)............................................... 10

2. Basic operation ........................................................... 12

CHAPTER 4: SPECIFICATIONS................................................. 13

CHAPTER 5: APPENDIX .......................................................... 14

1. Factory settings........................................................... 14

2. Input/Output port........................................................ 14

3. RS232 Auto-online mode (power saving) ........................ 14

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 15

1. The modem’s LED does not light.................................... 15

2. The modem’s LED lights but does not blink long time after

power up........................................................................ 15

3. The modem does not respond to the terminal program..... 15

4. No voice could be heard for the modem’ s speaker output when

a call is answered............................................................ 15

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The modem generates radio frequency (RF) power. When using the modem care

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must be taken on safety issues related to RF interference as well as regulations of
RF equipment.

Do not use your phone in aircraft, hospitals, petrol stations or in places where

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using GSM products is prohibited.

Be sure that the modem will not be interfering with nearby equipment. For

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example: pacemakers or medical equipment. The antenna of the modem should
be away from computers, office equipment, home appliance, etc.

An external antenna must be connected to the modem for proper operation. Only

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used approved antennas with the modem. Please contact authorized dealer on
finding an approved antenna.

Always keep the antenna with minimum safety distance of 26.6 cm or more from

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human body. Do not put the antenna inside metallic box, containers, etc.

Using the modem in vehicle

Check for any regulation or law authorizing the use of GSM in vehicle in your

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country before installing the modem

Install the modem by qualified personnel. Consult your vehicle dealer for any

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possible interference of electronic parts by the modem.

The modem should be connected to the vehicle’s supply system by using a

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fuse-protected terminal in the vehicle’s fuse box

Be careful when the modem is powered by the vehicle’s main battery. The battery

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may be drained after extended period.

Protecting your modem

To ensure error-free usage, please install and operate your modem with care. Do

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remember the following:

Do not expose the modem to extreme conditions such as high humidity/rain, high

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temperatures, direct sunlight, caustic/harsh chemicals, dust, or water.

Do not try to disassemble or modify the modem. There is no user serviceable part

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inside and the warranty would be void.

Do not drop, hit or shake the modem. Do not use the modem under extreme

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vibrating condition.

Do not pull the antenna or power supply cable. Attach/ detach by holding the

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connector.

Connect the modem only according to the instruction manual. Failure to do it will

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void the warranty.

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction

Maestro 100 is a ready-to-use GSM modem for voice, data, fax and SMS
services. It also supports GPRS Class 10 for hi-speed data transfer (except Maestro
100 Eco). Maestro 100 can be easily controlled by using AT command for all kinds of
operations. With standard 9-pin RS232 port and telephone-like audio plug (via optional
cable) the Maestro 100 can be set up with minimal effort.

1. Package

The Maestro 100 package should include the following:

- Maestro 100/Ext/Eco/Lite x 1

- Power cord with fuse x 1

- Safety note x 1

2. Interfaces

SIM holder eject button Status indicator

SIM holder

SMA female antenna

connector

a. Status indicator

The LED will indicate different status of the modem:

OFF Modem is switched off

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ON Modem is connecting to the network

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15 pin Sub-D Female Connector

(RS232/Audio)

4-PIN connector
(Power input/output)

Flashing slowly Modem is in idle mode

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Flashing rapidly Modem is in transmission/communication (GSM only)

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b. SMA female antenna connector

Connect this to an external antenna with SMA male connector. Make sure the
antenna is for the correct GSM frequency with impedance of 50ohm, and also
connector is secured tightly.

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