AVTECH GSM Modem w/USB

AVTECH’s GSM Modem allows you to send text message alerts

over any GSM/GPRS network from AVTECH’s Device ManageR
software (with Dial Out Plugin Bundle). This compact quad-band 2G
modem connects directly to Device ManageR’s host system by a USB
2.0 interface, which also provides power to the modem. It requires
a SIM card (mini-SIM), which you may obtain from your cellular
service provider.

GSM Modem Package Contents

• One (1) GSM Modem

• One (1) RF antenna
• One (1) 8-pin Micro-Fit cable

GSM Modem

8-pin FME RF
SIM Micro-Fit Antenna
Status Card Port Port
LED Socket
Installation Note

Front Back

Status LED

The green status LED indicates the state of the modem:

Appearance Means
Modem is powered on but not registered in the
Lit solid
network.
Slow blink Modem is powered on and registered in the
LED is on for 200 ms and off for 2 s network.
Fast blink Modem is powered on, registered in the
LED is on for 200 ms and off for 600 ms network and communication is in progress.
Unlit Modem is powered off.

Install Your GSM Modem

Do not use this accessory in hazardous (classified) locations or life safety applications.

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Step 1: Insert your mini-SIM card.

1. Open the SIM card holder.

2. Insert your mini-SIM card into the SIM card socket with the
metal contacts facing up and the notch in the upper-right
corner, as shown here.

3. Slide the SIM card all the way in until you hear a click.

4. Close the SIM card holder.

To extract the SIM card later, gently push it further into the socket
until you hear the click. The card will spring out far enough that
you can then pull it out.

Step 2: Attach the antenna and cable.

1. Connect the included FME antenna to the RF port on the back

of the modem. Secure the antenna by tightening the nut.

2. Connect the Micro-Fit cable into the 8-Pin Micro-Fit port on the
back of the modem.

Step 3: Connect your GSM Modem to Device ManageR’s host system.

Connect the USB end of the Micro-Fit cable into the USB port on the computer running
Device ManageR.

Accessory Features & Specifications

Supported Operating Systems Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista

Air Interface GSM / GPRS
Mobile Connection Type 2G
Frequency Bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
SIM Card Type Mini
Included No
Power Supply USB
Included Yes
Connector Type USB 2.0
Operating Temperature Range -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 75° C)
Compatible Products Device ManageR software (with Dial Out Bundle)

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Configure Your GSM Or Voice Modem

Step 1: Install the modem driver on Device ManageR’s host system.

GSM Modem (Sierra Wireless) Voice Modem (Trendnet)

1. Download the modem driver from Sierra 1. Load the driver from the included CD-
Wireless from the following URL: ROM or download it from Trendnet from
the following URL:
http://source.sierrawireless.com/
devices/gl-series/gl6110/ http://www.trendnet.com/support/
supportdetail.asp?prod=130_TFM-561U
You’ll need to register with Sierra
Wireless in order to perform the
download.

2. Install the modem driver on Device ManageR’s host system.

Step 2: Check your modem’s COM port number.

You’ll need the COM port number that your modem is connected to when you configure your
modem in Device ManageR. Follow these steps to find your modem’s COM port:

1. On Device ManageR’s host system, navigate in Windows to StartControl

PanelSystem and SecuritySystemDevice Manager.

2. In the Windows Device Manager screen, double-click on Modems to expand the list.

3. Locate your modem.

GSM Modem = Sierra Wireless Device

Voice Modem = TFM-561U USB Modem

4. Right-click on your modem.

5. In the menu that appears, select

Properties.

6. In the Properties window, select the

Modem tab.

7. You’ll see ‘Port: COMX,’ where X is the COM

port number. In this example, the COM port is COM5.

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Step 3: Configure Device ManageR to use your GSM or Voice Modem.

1. Download and install the Device ManageR Dial Out Plugin Bundle from the Downloads
page of your account at GoToMyDevices.com. The Dial Out Plugin Bundle must be
installed in order for Device ManageR to use the GSM or Voice Modem.

2. Open Device ManageR in your web browser. You may open it by entering
“localhost:8080” or “<IP address of host system>:8080” in your browser’s address bar.

3. Select Settings in the navigation bar to the left.

4. In the Settings menu, select External Modems to open the External Modems page.

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GSM Modem (Sierra Wireless) Voice Modem (Trendnet)

a. In the External Modems page, a. In the External Modems page, locate

locate the GSM Modem section. the Dial Out Modem section.

b. In Service Center Number, enter b. In Phone System Prefix, enter the

your cellular service provider’s number required to access an outside
service center number. line. Many phone systems, for
example, “9” to make an outside call.
c. In Test Phone #, enter a phone
number to send a test message to c. If you are using TAP, enter a Test
once you’ve finished configuring Service #. Otherwise, leave this field
your modem. blank.

d. In COM Port, select the port that d. In Test Phone/ID #, enter a phone
your modem is using on Device number to send a test message to
ManageR’s host system. (You once you’ve finished configuring your
found this number in Step 2: modem.
Check your modem’s COM port
number.) e. If you are using TAP, and your TAP
service requires a password, enter a
e. In Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits Test Password. Otherwise, leave this
and Parity, select the following: field blank.

Baud Rate: 115200 f. In Test Initialization String,

Data Bits: 8 leave the default string
Stop Bits: 1 (&FQ0V1X4&D2S38=10). It
Parity: None configures the modem so that Device
ManageR can use it.
f. Leave GSM Advanced Settings at
the default. This section contains g. In COM Port, select the port that
the script that Device ManageR your modem is using on Device
uses to send notifications. ManageR’s host system. (You found
this number in Step 2: Check your
modem’s COM port number.)

h. For direct dial, select the following in

Phone Number Format Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits and
Parity:
For both the GSM and Voice
Modems, enter phone numbers Baud Rate: 2400
without spaces or punctuation, Data Bits: 7
as in this format: 12345678901. Stop Bits: 1
Parity: Even
However, you may need a plus
sign (+) before the number, If you are using TAP, check with
depending on your carrier’s your service provider for the correct
requirements, as in this format: settings.
+12345678901.

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5. Select Save Settings to save your changes.

6. Then send a test message to the number you entered in Test Phone:

GSM Modem (Sierra Wireless) Voice Modem (Trendnet)

To test text messaging with the GSM To test playing alerts texts over the phone,
Modem, select Test GSM Modem. select Test Voice Modem.

To test text messaging through a TAP

service or dial tones through direct dial,
select Test Dial Out Modem.

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