PRACTICAL PERIPHERALS, INC.
PC288LCD V.34/MC288LCD V.34
Modem Type | Data (synchronous/asynchronous)/Fax |
Maximum Data Rate | 28.8Kbps |
Maximum Fax Rate | 14.4Kbps |
Data Bus | External |
Fax Class | Class I & II |
Data Modulation Protocol | Bell 103A/212A ITU-T V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V.32bis, V.34 Rockwell V.FC |
Fax Modulation Protocol | ITU-T V.17, V.27ter, V.29, V.33 |
Error Correction/Compression | MNP5, V.42, V.42bis |

CONNECTIONS | |||
Purpose | Location | Purpose | Location |
Menu down | BT1 | Line in | CN2 |
Mode select | BT2 | RS-232/422 | CN3 |
Menu up | BT3 | DC power | CN4 |
Line out | CN1 | Power switch | SW1 |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | |||
LED | Color | Status | Condition |
TX | Red | On | Modem is transmitting data |
TX | Red | Off | Modem is not transmitting data |
RX | Red | On | Modem is receiving data |
RX | Red | Off | Modem is not receiving data |
OH | Red | On | Modem is off-hook |
OH | Red | Off | Modem is on-hook |
AA | Red | On | Auto-answer enabled |
AA | Red | Off | Auto-answer disabled |
AA | Red | Blinking | Phone is ringing |
EC | Red | On | Error correction enabled |
EC | Red | Off | Error correction disabled |
MR | Red | On | Power is on |
MR | Red | Off | Power is off |
TR | Red | On | DTR signal is high |
TR | Red | Off | DTR signal is low |
RS | Red | On | RTS signal is high |
RS | Red | Off | RTS signal is low |
CS | Red | On | CTS signal is high |
CS | Red | Off | CTS signal is low |
CD | Red | On | Carrier signal detected |
CD | Red | Off | Carrier signal not detected |
CD | Red | Blinking | Modem is retraining |
Proprietary AT Command Set
CALLER ID | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %CCID=n [cmds] |
Example: | AT %CCID=2 <CR> |
Description: | Controls the Caller ID function. |
| Command | Function |
| » %CCID=0 | Caller ID disabled. |
| %CCID=1 | Caller ID displays formatted data. |
| %CCID=2 | Caller ID displays raw hexadecimal data. |
COMMAND SET | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %DUMBn [cmds] |
Example: | AT %DUMB1 <CR> |
Description: | Disables the AT command set. |
Note: | The AT command set is always active for the first 20 seconds after the modem is powered up. AT%DUMB0 can be entered during this time period to re-enable the command set. |
| Command | Function |
| » %DUMB0 | Command set enabled. |
| %DUMB1 | Command set disabled. |
EXTENDED RING | |||
Format: | AT [cmds] S101=n [cmds] | ||
Example: | ATS101=40 <CR> | ||
Default: | 0 | ||
Range: | 0 - 255 | ||
Unit: | Bit-mapped | ||
Description: | Selects the response to extended ring types. | ||
Bit | Value | Function | |
0 | » 0 1 | Do not respond to ring type A. Respond to ring type A. | |
1 | » 0 1 | Do not respond to ring type B. Respond to ring type B. | |
2 | » 0 1 | Do not respond to ring type C. Respond to ring type C. | |
3 | » 0 1 | Do not respond to ring type D. Respond to ring type D. | |
4 | » 0 1 | Do not respond to ring type E. Respond to ring type E. | |
5 | » 0 1 | Do not respond to ring type F. Respond to ring type F. | |
6 | » 0 1 | Do not respond to ring type G. Respond to ring type G. | |
7 | » 0 1 | Report RING for all ring types. Report RING n where n is the ring type. | |
HELP SCREENS | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] $H |
Example: | AT $H <CR> |
Description: | Shows modem help screens. |
LCD DISPLAY STRING ECHO | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] %LCD? [cmds] |
Example: | AT %LCD? <CR> |
Description: | Returns the first two lines of text on the modem’s LCD display. |
LCD DISPLAY STRING SET | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] %LCD="xxxx" [cmds] |
Example: | AT %LCD="Preparing the fnord..." <CR> |
Description: | Displays up to 24 characters on the first two lines of the modem’s LCD display. |
LCD SCROLL RATE - LINE 1 | |
Type: | Register |
Format: | AT [cmds] S118=n [cmds] |
Example: | ATS118=20 <CR> |
Default: | 10 |
Range: | 0-255 |
Unit: | .1 second |
Description: | Sets the length of time that each message will be displayed on line 1 of the front panel LCD if there are more messages pending. |
LCD SCROLL RATE - LINE 2 | |
Type: | Register |
Format: | AT [cmds] S119=n [cmds] |
Example: | ATS119=5 <CR> |
Default: | 10 |
Range: | 0-255 |
Unit: | .1 second |
Description: | Sets the length of time that each message will be displayed on line 2 of the front panel LCD if there are more messages pending. |
REDIAL | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] DL |
Example: | AT M1 DL <CR> |
Description: | Redials the last number dialed. |
REPORT INFORMATION | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] In [cmds] |
Example: | AT I1 &W <CR> |
Description: | Displays modem properties. |
Command | Function |
I0 | Reports modem model and speed. |
I1 | Reports checksum number. |
I2 | Reports checksum result. |
I3 | Reports firmware version. |
I4 | Reports current command settings. |
I6 | Reports current connection’s statistics. |
TIME MODE | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %HOUR=n [cmds] |
Example: | AT %HOUR=24 <CR> |
Description: | Sets the modem’s clock to display in 12- or 24-hour mode |
| Command | Function |
| » %HOUR=12 | Normal 12-hour mode selected. |
| %HOUR=24 | Military 24-hour mode selected. |
TIME SET | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %TIME=hhmmss [cmds] |
Example: | AT %TIME=160401 <CR> |
Description: | Sets the modem’s clock. |
Note: | Time given must be six digits long and in military format. |
TEST MODES | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] &Tn |
Example: | AT &T6 <CR> |
Description: | Performs and configures test modes. |
Command | Function |
&T0 | End current test. |
&T1 | Begin local analog loopback test. |
&T3 | Begin local digital loopback. |
&T4 | Grant remote digital loopback request. |
&T5 | Deny remote digital loopback request. |
&T6 | Request remote digital loopback |
&T7 | Request remote digital loopback and self-test. |
&T8 | Begin local analog loopback and self-test. |
&T19 | Begin RTS/CTS cable test. |
&T99 | Begin front panel LCD display test. |