RICOCHET
SE WIRELESS MODEM
Card Type | Modem (asynchronous) |
Chipset | Ricochet |
Maximum Data Rate | 100Kbps raw data, approx. 28.8Kbps throughput |
Data Modulation | Proprietary |
Error Correction/Compression | Proprietary |
Data Bus | Serial |

CONNECTIONS | |||
Function | Label | Function | Label |
Antenna | ANT | DC power in | CN2 |
Signal strength button | BT1 | LCD display | LCD |
Serial port via micro-D connector | CN1 | Power switch | SW1 |
Note: A standard DB-25 or Macintosh mini-DIN serial port is provided on included adapter cables. | |||
POWER SWITCH | |
Setting | SW1 |
Off | Position 1 |
On, speaker disabled | Position 2 |
On, speaker enabled | Position 3 |
SUPPORTED STANDARD COMMANDS |
Basic AT Commands |
A, E, H, O, Q, V, W, X |
&C, &D, &F, &K, &W |
S-Registers |
S0, S2, S3, S4, S5, S7 |
Note: See MHI help file for complete information. |
UNIDENTIFIED COMMANDS | |
Command | Default |
S390 | Factory use only |
S391 | Factory use only |
S392 | Factory use only |
S393 | Factory use only |
Proprietary AT Command Set
ICON STATUS | |||||||
Format: | AT [cmds] S360=aabbccddeeff [cmds] | ||||||
Default: | N/A | ||||||
Range: | 000000000000h - 000FFFFFFFFFh (hexadecimal) | ||||||
Description: | Each pair of letters above indicated a hexadecimal byte pair, corresponding to the bitmap show below. The status of these bits indicate the status of the icons on the modem's LCD display. | ||||||
Byte | Bit | Value | Function | ||||
1 | 7 - 0 | 00000000 | Not used. | ||||
2 | 1, 0 | 00 01 10 11 | "Message A Waiting" icon is off. "Message A Waiting" icon is blinking slowly. "Message A Waiting" icon is blinking quickly. "Message A Waiting" icon is on. | ||||
3, 2 | 00 01 10 11 | "Message B Waiting" icon is off. "Message B Waiting" icon is blinking slowly. "Message B Waiting" icon is blinking quickly. "Message B Waiting" icon is on. | |||||
7 - 4 | 0000 | Not used. | |||||
3 | 0 | 0 1 | Lowest segment of signal strength bar is off. Lowest segment of signal strength bar is on. | ||||
1 | 0 1 | Second segment of signal strength bar is off. Second segment of signal strength bar is on. | |||||
2 | 0 1 | Third segment of signal strength bar is off. Third segment of signal strength bar is on. | |||||
3 | 0 1 | Highest segment of signal strength bar is off. Highest segment of signal strength bar is on. | |||||
4 | 0 1 | Signal strength bar segments that are off are not pulsing upwards. Signal strength bar segments that are off are pulsing upwards. | |||||
5 | 0 | Not used. | |||||
7, 6 | 00 01 10 11 | "Registered on Network" icon is off. "Registered on Network" icon is blinking slowly. "Registered on Network" icon is blinking quickly. "Registered on Network" icon is on. | |||||
4 | 0 | 0 1 | Lowest segment of battery level bar is off. Lowest segment of battery level bar is on. | ||||
1 | 0 1 | Second segment of battery level bar is off. Second segment of battery level bar is on. | |||||
2 | 0 1 | Third segment of battery level bar is off. Third segment of battery level bar is on. | |||||
3 | 0 1 | Highest segment of battery level bar is off. Highest segment of battery level bar is on. | |||||
4 | 0 1 | Battery level bar segments that are off are not pulsing upwards. Battery level bar segments that are off are pulsing upwards. | |||||
ICON STATUS (CON'T) | ||||||
Byte | Bit | Value | Function | |||
4 | 5 | 0 | Not used. | |||
7, 6 | 00 01 10 11 | "Power On" icon is off. "Power On" icon is blinking slowly. "Power On" icon is blinking quickly. "Power On" icon is on. | ||||
5 | 1, 0 | 00 01 10 11 | "Handshake" icon is off. "Handshake" icon is blinking slowly. "Handshake" icon is blinking quickly. "Handshake" icon is on. | |||
3, 2 | 00 01 10 11 | "Terminal Ready" icon is off. "Terminal Ready" icon is blinking slowly. "Terminal Ready" icon is blinking quickly. "Terminal Ready" icon is on. | ||||
5, 4 | 00 01 10 11 | "Ring Indicator" icon is off. "Ring Indicator" icon is blinking slowly. "Ring Indicator" icon is blinking quickly. "Ring Indicator" icon is on. | ||||
7, 6 | 00 01 10 11 | "Radio Acquired" icon is off. "Radio Acquired" icon is blinking slowly. "Radio Acquired" icon is blinking quickly. "Radio Acquired" icon is on. | ||||
6 | 1, 0 | 00 01 10 11 | "Encryption" icon is off. "Encryption" icon is blinking slowly. "Encryption" icon is blinking quickly. "Encryption" icon is on. | |||
3, 2 | 00 01 10 11 | "Billing Zone" icon is off. "Billing Zone" icon is blinking slowly. "Billing Zone" icon is blinking quickly. "Billing Zone" icon is on. | ||||
5, 4 | 00 01 10 11 | "Network Busy" icon is off. "Network Busy" icon is blinking slowly. "Network Busy" icon is blinking quickly. "Network Busy" icon is on. | ||||
7, 6 | 00 01 10 11 | "Star Mode" icon is off. "Star Mode" icon is blinking slowly. "Star Mode" icon is blinking quickly. "Star Mode" icon is on. | ||||
SERIAL PORT STATUS | |||||
Format: | AT [cmds] S361? [cmds] | ||||
Default: | Read-only | ||||
Range: | 0 - 31 | ||||
Description: | Returns a value indicating the status of selected signals on the serial port. | ||||
Bit | Value | Function | |||
0 | 0 1 | RI signal is low. RI signal is high. | |||
1 | 0 1 | DCD signal is low. DCD signal is high. | |||
2 | 0 1 | CTS signal is low. CTS signal is high. | |||
3 | 0 1 | DSR signal is low. DSR signal is high. | |||
4 | 0 1 | RTS signal is low. RTS signal is high. | |||
5 | 0 | Not used. | |||
6 | 0 1 | Modem is not in bridge mode. Modem is in bridge mode. | |||
7 | N/A | The function of this bit is unidentified. | |||
SLEEP MODE | |
Type: | Register |
Format: | AT [cmds] S327=n [cmds] |
Description: | Selects what criteria must be true for the modem to disconnect from the network and enter low-power sleep mode. |
Command | Function |
í S327=0 | Low-power sleep mode disabled. |
S327=1 | Low-power sleep mode enabled; exit sleep mode if data is received. |
S327=2 | Low-power sleep mode enabled; exit sleep mode if DTR or RTS signals change state. |
S327=3 | Low-power sleep mode enabled; exit sleep mode if data is received or if DTR or RTS signals change state. |
S327=4 | Light dozing mode enabled. |
Proprietary AT Command Set
See RICOCHET ORIGINAL WIRELESS MODEM for a full command summary.