Comsphere 3800PLUS Modems
Users Guide
Warranty, Sales, and Service Information
Trademarks
3980-A2-GB30-20
Important Safety Instructions
Government Requirements and Equipment Return
United States
Government Requirements
Canada
Table of Contents
Call Setup Branch
Fax Operation
List of Figures
Optional SDCP, 3811Plus Faceplate, and Optional SDU
Technical Specifications for Comsphere 3800 Plus Modems
List of Tables
Objectives and Reader Assumptions
How to Use This Manual
Preface
Related Documents
Introduction
Features
Overview
Options
Comsphere Models
3810Plus and 3820Plus Installation
3810Plus and 3820Plus Modem Package
3810Plus and 3820Plus Modem Installation
Customer-Supplied Equipment
DTE Connection
Plus Rear Panel
3810Plus 4-Wire/2-Wire Leased-Line Network Connection
Dial-Line Connection
Network Management System Connection
3820Plus 2-Wire Leased-Line Network Connection
AC Power Supply Connection
Hubbing Device
Power On Selftst Passed
Modem Power-Up
Removing and Replacing 3810Plus and 3820Plus Modems
3811Plus Installation
3811Plus Modem Package
3811Plus Modem Installation
Plus Modem
Installing a 3811Plus Modem
Removing and Replacing 3811Plus Modems
Front Panel Operation
Diagnostic Control Panels
3810Plus and 3820Plus DCP
Status Indicators
3811Plus Faceplate and Shared Diagnostic Control Panel Sdcp
3800Plus DCP LEDs
Label Color Indicates
LCD Display
Idle28.8 CallSetup
DCP Operation
Sdcp LEDs Label Color Indicates
Left/Right Scroll Indicator
Keypad
Menu Structure
Top Level Menu Status
Alarm Status Indicates
Top-Level Menu Status Operational Messages
Normal Operation Indicates
Call Failure Indicates
Normal Call Indicates
Call Disconnect Indicates Messages
AT Command Indicates
Dial Backup Indicates
Firmware Download Indicates Result Messages
Common Operational Messages
Dial Access Security Messages
Dial Access Indicates Security Messages
Common Indicates
Selecting Factory Configuration Options
Using the Diagnostic Control Panel DCP
Type AT
Diagnostic Control Panel Security Access
Frnt Panl Acces Grant Deny
Call Setup Branch
Dial
Call Setup Branch
Disconnect
Answer
Disconnect Answer Command Complete
Call Setup Answer
Dial Standby/Return to Dial
Dial Standby Command Complete
Call Setup Dial Standby
Call Setup ReturntoDial
Change Directory
02 z
Call Setup ChangeDirectory
01 5551234 ← Nxt
02 9 z
Valid Dial Command Modifier
Status Branch
Status Branch
Idle StatusTest
Sig/Noise
SigQual
RevLev
NearEcho
Identity
Status Identity Ser # =
Options
Record
Record Status Display Clear
Status Options Record
Record Number Modem O.K
Test Branch
Abort
Test Branch
Self
Test LocAnalogLoop
Loc Analog Loop
Test Local Loop Started
Test RemDigitalLoop
Rem Digital Loop
Test Remote Loop Started
Test LocDigitalLoop
Loc Digital Loop
Test Digitl Loop Started
Pattern
Pattern Test and Local Analog Loopback Test
Test Pattern
Test Pattern Blks Errd =
Configure Branch
DCP Configuration Process
AT Command Configuration Process
Configure Branch
Editing and Saving a Configuration Option
Summary
Sav EditArea to Active Saved
Async/Sync Mode Async Nxt Async Sync
Configuration Tables
DTE Interface Configuration Options
DTE Interface
Asyn Parity Bit None Nxt None Even Odd Mark Space
Async #Data Bits Nxt 8 7 9DirectMde 6DirectMde
Asyn #Stop Bits Nxt 1
DTE Interface Configuration Options
DTE Interface Configuration Options
RTS Action Ignore Nxt Ignore StndrdRS232 SimCntlCar CntlCar
RTS/CTS Delay 0 msec Nxt 0msec 10msec 50msec 150msec 600msec
DTE Rate=VF Disable End Disable Enable
CT111Rate Cntl Disable Nxt Disable Fallback1 Fallback2
TX Clock Source Internal Nxt Internal External RXCLoop
DTE Dialer Configuration Options
DTE Dialer
AT Escape Char 043 Asci Nxt 043 Asci
BreakForceEscap Disable Nxt Disable Enable
CommandCharEcho Enable Nxt EnableDisable
CarriageRtn Char 013 Asci Nxt ↑ 013 Asci
Backspace Char 008 Asci Nxt ↑ 008 Asci
Result Codes Enable Nxt Enable Disable EnableInOrig
Linefeed Char 010 Asci Nxt ↑ 010 Asci
ResultCode Form Words Nxt Words Numbers 1 Numbers
AT Cmnd Mode Normal Nxt Normal NoERROR NoStrapOrERR
V25bis Coding Ascii Nxt Ascii Ebcdic
V25bis IdleFill Mark Nxt Mark Flag
DTR Cont Repeat Disable End Disable Enable
25b NewLineChr CR+LF Nxt CR+LF CR LF
Line Dialer Configuration Options
Line Dialer
``,º Pause Time 2sec Nxt 2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec 20sec
BusyTone Detect Enable Nxt Enable Disable
Fast Disconnect Disable Nxt Disable Enable
NoAnswer Timout 45sec Nxt 45sec 30sec 60sec 120sec
No Data Disc Disable Nxt Disable 10min 30min 60min
Long Space Disc Enable Nxt Enable Disable
No Carrier Disc 2sec Nxt 2sec 5sec Disable 10sec 20sec
Auto Make Busy Disable Nxt Disable Enable
MakeBusyViaDTR Disable Nxt Disable Enable
MI/MIC Dialing Disable End Disable Enable
Modulation Nxt V34 V32bis/terbo V21/V22/BELL
Dial Line Configuration Options
Dial Line
Dial LineRate Nxt 28800V34 33600 31200 26400V34 21600V34
Automode Enable Nxt Enable Disable System
Autorate Enable Nxt Enable Disable StartAt48 StartAt96
V22b Guard Tone Disable Nxt Disable 550Hz 1800Hz
Train Time Long Nxt Long Short
Dial Line Configuration Options Asymmetric Rate Enable
FallFwdDelay Disable End Disable 5mins 15mins 1hour
Leased Line
Leased Line Configuration Options
Modulation Nxt V34 V32bis/terbo V22bis V29/V33
Autorate Enable Nxt Enable Disable
Leased Line Configuration Options
FallFwdDelay Disable
CarrierOn Level ± 43dbm End ± 43dbm ±26dbm
42/MNP/Buffer Configuration Options
42/MNP/Buffer
MNP5 Compress Enable Nxt Enable Disable
V42bis Compress Enable Nxt Enable Disable
EC Negotiat Bfr Disable Nxt Disable Enable Disab&Switch
Flw Cntl of Mdm Disable Nxt Disable XON/XOFF RTStoMdm
Flw Cntl of DTE CTStoDTE Nxt CTStoDTE Disable XON/XOFF
EC Fallbck Char 013 Asci Nxt 013 Asci
Mdm/Mdm FlowCtl Disable Nxt Disable Enable
XON/XOFF Psthru Disable Nxt Disable Enable
Break Buffr Ctl Keep-Data Nxt Keep-Data Discard-Data
Send Break Cntl Data-First Nxt Data-First Break-First
TXBuffDiscDelay 10sec Nxt 10sec 60sec Disable
RxBuffDiscDelay Disable Nxt 10sec 60sec Disable
Max Frame Size Nxt 256 192 128 64 32
CellularEnhance Disable End Disable Enable
Test Configuration Options
Test
V54 Address Disable Nxt Disable Address Values
V54 Device Type Peripheral End Peripheral Intermediate
StrapsWhenDisc NoChange Nxt NoChange Reload RelodNoATChg
Miscellaneous Configuration Options
Misc
Speaker Control OnUntilCarr Nxt OnUntilCarr Off On
Dir#1Callback Disable Nxt Disable Enable
Speaker Volume Medium Nxt Medium Low High
Access frm Remt Enable Nxt Enable Disable
RemAccssPasswrd Nxt
CellulrRJ11Adpt Disable End Disable Enable
NMS DTR Alarm Disable Nxt Disable Enable
NetworkPosition Tributary Nxt Tributary Control
Security Configuration Options
Security Configuration Options
NMSReporting Nxt
GetUserID Disable Nxt Disable Enable
DTEPWBkSpChar 008 Nxt
AnswerSecur NoAnswSec Nxt NoAnswSec DTEOnly VF&DTE VFw/DTE
Control Branch
Control Branch
Idle Control Remote
Reset
Reset
Control Speaker Reset
Speaker
Service Line/Disconnect Service Line
Make Busy/Remove Make Busy
Download Code CloneRemote
Download Code
Control DownloadCode
AbortDownload
Incompat Modulat
Access Disabled
Password Invalid
No Response
Automatic Firmware Download
RemClone OK CallSetup
DownldOnly Mode CallSetup
Download Failure
Remote Branch
Overview Remote Branch
Online Control Remote
Remote Mode Fail ± No
Online Control ExitRem
Remote Branch
Security
Answer Access Security
Originate Access Security
ATD%abc123%T9,8005551234 press Enter
DTE-Side Passwords
Security Branch
Set Access Ctrl
Idle Control Security
Admin Password? Ent
Security SetAccessCtrl
Set Access Ctrl Edit PassWd Table
Select Index Ent
Edit PsWd Nxt yyyyyyyy or zzzzzz
Edit Password Table Group Options
PsWdType Nxt Cleared DTE Entry VFEntry VFplusDTE
Save Edit? Edit Save Yes No
Set Answer Security Group Options
Set Answer Sec NoAnswSec DTEOnly VF&DTE VFw/DTE
Set Originate Security Group Options
Set Access Ctrl SetOrigSec
Set Orig Sec NoOrigSec EnaOrigSec
Reset Security
Reset Security EraseAllPassWd
Security Password Entry Techniques
ATDT5551234W12345678# ATDP5551234T@12345678#
Type ATD%abc123%T9,8005551234
Originate Access Password
Database Table Examples
Assigned to column is not stored in the modem
Winter DTEEntry User a
11-14
Fax Operation
Fax Operation
12-2
Switching Between Data Mode and Online Command Mode
AT Command Set and 13 S-Registers
Operating Modes
AT Command List
Command Guidelines
AT Command Format
Repeat Last Command
3800Plus AT Commands Description Front Panel Branch
Answer Mode
Dial Stored Number
Command Character Echo
Hook Switch Control
Identification
Speaker On/Off
Speaker Volume
Return to Online or Data Mode
Pulse Dial
Reset and Load Active
Configuration Options
Long Space Disconnect
LSD Control
DTR Action
Option Command Value
Select Factory Default Configuration Options
22bis Guard Tone
Dial Transmit Level
Leased Mode
Dial Transmit Level Type
RTS Action
Async/Sync Mode and DTE Dialer Type
DSR Control
Write Save to Memory
View Configuration Options
Tests
Transmit Clock Source
Error Control Mode
Error Control Maximum Frame Size
Error Control Negotiate Buffer
\A3
Service Class Selection
No Data Disconnect Timer
Error Control Fallback Character
Flow Control of DTE, Flow Control of Modem
Auto-Answer Ring Number
Register List
Register Format
AT Escape Character
Backspace Character
No Answer Timeout
Line Feed Character
Blind Dial Pause
RTS-to-CTS Delay
Asymmetric Rate Mode
Test Timeout
Rate Auto Originate
DTR Cont Repeat
Receive Buffer Disconnect Delay
Auto Redial
Auto Make Busy
Dial-Line Rate
Train Time
Leased TX Level
Leased-Line Rate
Bad Lines Auto Originate
Leased-Line Carrier On Level
Transmit Buffer Disconnect Delay
Auto Dial Standby
DTE RL CT140
Address
Access from Remote
Remote Access Password Part
Device Type
25bis New Line Character
25bis Coding
25bis Idle Character
NMS Call Messages
Network Management Address
DTR Alarm Reporting
Network Position Identification
Autorate Dial Line
Autorate Leased Line
No Data Disconnect Trigger Signal
AT Command Mode
MI/MIC Dialing
DTE Rate=VF Rate
Straps When Disconnected
ARQ Window Size Increase
Cellular Enhancements
Train On Data
RJ11 Cellular Adapt
Menu Tree a
3980-A2-GB30-20
Menu Tree
Comsphere 3800Plus Modems
Result Codes B
Table B-1 Result Codes Numbers Word Description
Connect Connection at 16,800 bps
Result Codes
Table C-1
Troubleshooting C
Symptom Action
Modem Integrity
Modem ± VF Connection
Table C-2
Modem ± DTE Connection
Table C-3
Branch
Online Operation
Dial Backup Operation
Table C-4
Table C-5
Criteria
Technical Specifications D
Approvals 110 Vac, 60 Hz only
FAX Modulations
AC Power Requirements
Pin Assignments E
EIA-232-D Pin Assignments
Signal Circuit Function Source
Table E-1 EIA-232-D Pin Assignments RS-232 Pin Name
VF Connector Pin Assignments
Leased
JM8 to RJ11 Crossover Cable
Ccitt V.25bis Dialing Commands F and Responses
Call Request Commands
Call Response
Request List of Stored Numbers RLN
Call Answer Commands
Program Normal PRN
List Stored Number Response LSN
Valid VAL
Command Response
Invalid INV
List Response
Default Configuration Options G
DTE Dialer
Dial Line
Tests
Equipment Feature/Part Number
Equipment List H
Glossary
Backbone network
Automatic dial backup
Automatic dial standby
Backplane
Configuration area
Command line
Command mode
Configuration option
Digital signal
DB-25 connector
Dial command modifiers
DBm
Escape sequence
Error control
Hidden choice indicator
Extended result codes
Long space disconnect
Leased line
Local analog loopback
Loopback test
Remote mode indicator
Originate mode
Power-up self-test
Parity
Serial transmission
Shared Diagnostic Unit
Select key
Registers
27ter
22bis
27bis
32bis
Index
Index-2
Index
Index-4
Index-5
Index-6