GSM 900/1800MHz

FIXED WIRELESS TERMINAL

FCT-333FAX (Supporting Fax)

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

The Fixed Wireless Voice/Fax Terminal FCT-333FAX

applies to GSM digital mobile telecommunication networks,

serving as Fixed Wireless Terminal with functions of voice

access, G3 fax sending or receiving, caller ID display etc. No

wiring is required. It is featured by easy and quick installation,

plug-and-play within coverage of GSM digital mobile

telecommunication networks.

The Fixed Wireless Voice/Fax Terminal applies to tourist

spots, islands, cars, trains and ships where wiring is of difficulty

or unavailability or to other places where public telephone

service is temporarily required such as playgrounds and large

exhibition. It also applies to small and middle-sized enterprises,

or personal regular telephone and fax users.

Please refer to the description in the Chapter 3 for the

detailed appliance solution.

1.2 Product Features

GSM voice access

GSM Fax function

Dynamic echo cancellations to ensure the perfect

voice quality

Easily programmed by telephone keyboard or

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command line interface

Called id display function

Real time displaying of wireless network signal

strength

Software upgrade

1.3 Technical Specification

Frequency Bands

GSM 900/1800 MHz

Transmission Power

EGSM 900 Class 4 (2 W Peak)

GSM 1800 Class 1 (1 W Peak)

Frequency Range

EGSM 900 890–915 MHz 935 –

960 MHz

GSM 1800 1710 –1785 MHz 1805–

1880 MHz

Power

Average power consumption < 5 W

Operation Environment

Ambient temperature:0 –℃ 45 ℃

Humidity:5%–95%

Power Supply

DC: 12 V, 800 mA

Phone port

Impedance: 600 ohm (default)

Open circuit voltage (OCV): 63 V (on-hook)

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Ringing Load: Support up to 3 extension

phones (3 REN)

Provide the control signal of polarity reversal

RS232 Interface

RJ-45 to COM serial interface

SIM Card: 3 V SIM card

Dimension (L x W x H) and weight:

Length× Width× Highness: 20.5 cm× 15 cm×

4 cm

0.3 kilograms　

1.4 Safety

1. Please avoid using this product in areas where wireless

transmission equipment is restricted (such as

hospital, health care facility and aircraft).

2. Please avoid using this product in gas stations, bunkers

and places of chemical storage.

3. Please avoid using this product in chemical plants or any

other places with hazard of explosion (such as gas

leakage site).

4. Please avoid using this product on any metal surface that

might weaken power of received signal.

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1 Interface Description

FCT-333FAX Rear Panel

FCT-333FAX back panel interface descriptions:

Antenna port

12VDC Power supply

Power switch

IOIO Interface of serial port console

PHONE Phone port, connect to the regular phone

FAX……………FAX port, connect to the G3 fax machine

Caution: Do NOT plug external line into phone port; otherwise, it may cause device damage.

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2.2 Indicator Description

Indicators

There are 8 indicators on the front panel FCT-

333FAX, functioning as follows:

1． GSM Signal Status Indicator (upper four)

GSM has four indicators “ “; they are numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 from left to right in sequence. Indicators have 3 kinds of status:Continuous light: Indicating the signal strength.Slow flash: Flash one time per second to indicate GSM

general errors. Quick flash: Flash 10 times per second to indicate GSM

serious errors. Note:

Slow flash flashes one time per second; quick flash

flashes 10 times per second.

General error code (the code of slow flash defined as “1”, the

code of Flash off defined as “0”).

110: No SIM card.

010: Network registry failure.

111: GSM is under Modem mode.

011: Require inputting PIN code.

GSM Serious error code (the indicator of Quick flash

defined as “1”, the indicator of Flash off defined as “0”).

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001: Lock base station.

010: Lock the service provider.

011: PIN code error.

100: IMSI error.

101: Require PUK.

110: GSM baud rate error.

111: Other errors.

2． POWER: Power supply indicatorLight: Indicating device power on.

Dark: Indicating device power off.3． PHONE: Phone port status indicator

Light: Indicating the status of talking or hanging up.

Flash: Indicating an incoming call and ringing.

Dark: No call or hang up through the port.

4． FAX indicatorNot in use.

5． STATUS: Device start up status indicatorLight: Indicating device is started up successfully.

Slow flash: Indicating device is starting up.

Quick flash: Indicating device start up fails.

Dark: Indicating device is not powered on or

starting up. The STATUS indicator is still OFF

within 15 seconds when turn on the device, and

then the indicator slowly flashes.

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2.3 LCD Display

1 ． LCD displays”8100” when user turns on the power,

then the LCD displays 8888… (Totally 14 digits). Another 7

seconds later, appear 16 ‘8’s. Upon successfully start up,

LCD shows ‘8100’. Start up takes about 30 seconds.

2 ． When user picks up handset and calls up, LCD back

light is ON, screen clears up, showing user’s key in

characters.

When there is an incoming call, LCD displays incoming

phone number. (SIM card should support caller id

display function)

3 ． When there is a call in or out, LCD shows the call

status. G indicates GSM voice call, F indicates GSM fax.

When letter shown before the phone number, incoming

call is indicated; when letter is shown after the phone

number, outgoing call is indicated. When a user holds the

call conference, LCD scroll displays conference attending

numbers ， shown as below: Ln number (i.e. L2

13712345678, “n” in “Ln” refers to 1, 2, 3…, which

represents individual numbers in call conference.)

4 ． When user hangs up, LCD displays ‘8100’ and the

backlight goes off in 3 seconds.

5 ． When the call is holding, LCD shows the new

incoming call. When user switches the two calls, the

display shows the phone number that is calling. LCD

displays all the attendees’ number with scrolling when the

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call conference is held.

2.4 Work Mode

FCT-333FAX has two work modes ：Common Mode and

Modem Mode These two modes cannot exist simultaneity.

Common Mode ：Under the normal mode, user can

access the wireless terminal by connecting with phone/ fax

via PHONE port.

Modem Mode ：Under the Modem mode, user can

obtain the direct control of GSM module by using PC via

the serial port of the wireless terminal to realize the PC fax

function.

Establishing the Modem Mode ：1. When the auto-switch mode configured by the user (refer

to the below the keyboard setup command), the PC serial

port needs to be connected to the IOIO port in the wireless

access terminal. Open the serial port in PC, and then the

device will be auto-switched to the Modem mode.

2. Under the Modem Mode, the user can control the GSM

module through the serial port directly. And user can apply

the software in PC to realize the FAX function on the

GSM.

3. Using the device under the Modem Mode

Under the auto-switch mode （Set #*83*0# ），when

there is the incoming call on the GSM,. The wireless

terminal would switch to the normal mode automatically, in

this case, if user accesses PC FAX function, it is highly

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recommended that user adopts (Set #*83*2#) to enter the

compulsive Modem mode to avoid the failure to receive

PC fax.

Note ：Above keyboard configuration commands are

setup with the common phone. Please refer to

“4.4 keyboard configuration command” for

the detailed configuration.

2.5 Hardware Installation Steps

This section introduces FCT-333FAX hardware installation

steps.

1. Plug one end regular telephone cord into a telephone (or

the line port of fax or modem), and plug the other end into

the socket marked ‘Phone’ indicated on FCT-333FAX rear

panel.

Caution: Do NOT plug external line into phone port;

otherwise, it may cause device damage.

2. Connect and screw up firmly the companied antenna onto

TNC terminator marked “ ” indicated on FCT-333FAX rear panel.

3. Make sure the power switch on the rear panel is in OFF

position. Afterwards, plug one end of companied power

adapter into AC 220 V power socket, and plug the other

end into “12 VDC” power interface indicated on the rear

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panel.

Switch on power. The device enters start up status. When

STATUS indicator is on continuously, device start up is

successful and ready to use.

2.6 How to use the optional backup battery

Caution:

1 ． Should avoid the short circuit happened on the each

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plug and socket.

2 ． Backup battery should use the storage battery with 12

Voltage, 4.5AH.

3 ． Note that the anode and the cathode of the

connecting line of the battery. Red line is anode, connects

to the anode of the storage battery, the black is cathode,

connects to the cathode of the storage battery.

4 ． Do NOT make the storage battery supply the power to

the device with direct connection. Should avoid excess

discharge as using it for long time that will damage the

storage battery.

5 ． Should pull out the adapter from the storage battery

when there is no urban power more than 24 hours.

6 ． Should recharge the battery and keep it in float-

charge status constantly.

7 ． Risk of electric shock, dry location use only

8 ． When charge the battery the first time, please be sure

the charging time is no less than 15 Hrs.

9 ． The indicator light of the power adapter shows:

red ： Electric supply is off, the battery supplies

power.

green ： Electric supply is on, the battery is in

charging.

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Indicator is off ：Electric supply is off, while the battery is

undercharged.

Caution: In order to avoid radio interference on voice communication, make sure antenna and telephone line not intertwisted. Make sure telephone set is not place too close to FCT-333FAX antenna, over 1 meter distance is recommended.

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Chapter 3 Application

FCT-333FAX connects regular telephone, FAX, Modem

through phone socket. In normal situation, user can call in and

call out while telephone routes GSM network. Application

solution is recommended as follows:

FCT-333FAX Application Solution

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Chapter 4 Operation Guide

4.1 Telephone Function

4.1.1 Making a Phone Call

1 ） Off-hook: Pick up the handset; you can hear a

dialing tone.

2 ） Dial: Dial the phone number, the system sends out

your dialed number automatically.

3 ） Conversation: When recipient picks up handset at

the other end, voice communication is established.

4 ） Clear: Clear after hanging up.

4.1.2 Receiving a Phone Call

When phone rings, PHONE indicator is blinking, the user

picks up handset and starts talking.

4.2 Fax Function

4.2.1 Regular Fax Functions

4.2.1.1 Sending a Fax

Users can send a fax by a fax machine which connects

with the wireless access terminal that is the same as the

common fax machine.

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Caution: Some outdated FAX cannot send the

identification tone, the user must add the “*01*” before the

number to prompt the system this call is a FAX call (Such

as *01*Number).

4.2.1.2 Receiving a Fax

Users can receive a fax by a fax machine which connects

with the wireless access terminal that is as the same as the

common fax machine.

Caution: FCT-333FAX does NOT support switch among GSM voice/fax. This function requires GSM/GPRS network supporting TS61 (allowing user to use voice and fax functions in one call). Therefore, when sending a fax, please press START key immediately after you complete dialing numbers; when receiving a fax, please set fax machine to auto-receiving fax mode.

4.3 Call Waiting and Three-party

Conference Function

This device supports GSM Call Waiting and three-party

conference function (Note: Require starting this service on SIM

card). The usage guide is as follows:

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In the process of conversation, if there is a third party calls

in, the speaker hears the prompt tone in the wireless access

terminal and LCD displays the incoming call number.

If the speaker wants to ignore this incoming call, does

not do any operation.

If the speaker wants to reject this incoming call, presses

R and then presses 0.

If the speaker wants to terminate the current

conversation and starts a new conversation, presses R

and then presses 1, or hangs up the phone to terminate

the current conversation, the phone will ring and the

speaker picks up the phone for the new incoming call.

If the speaker wants to hold the current conversation and

accept a new incoming call, presses R and then presses

2. The speaker can also switch the talk objects by

pressing 2. The LCD displays number of the current talk

object.

In the process of conference, a user can press R and

then press # to hold the current call. Dial a new number

after hearing dial tone.

When the speaker talks on a new call, the former

conversation is still hold; if the speaker wants to hold a

three-party conference, presses R and then presses 3 to

add the current conversation into the holding

conversation. This realizes the teleconference. LCD

displays in scroll the participators’ number.

During the teleconference, the speaker can press R and

then press # to hold the current call. And dial a new

number after hearing dial tone.

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Hang up the wireless access terminal to terminate the

conference.

Press R and then press 1x to terminate the conversation

with one party. (X means the sequence number of the

call displayed on the LCD).

If the speaker wants to have a private conversation

with one party, press R and then press 2x (x means

the sequence number of the call displayed on the LCD).

Caution: Pressing the hook has the simulative effect in case some telephones do not have button R.

4.4 Keyboard Configuration Command

User may set command by using keyboard of telephone

connected to phone socket.

4.4.1 System Configuration

1 ． Set system date

Command ：#*20*y*m*d#

Description ：Set the system date, y means （00

～99 ）；m means month （0 ～12 ）；d means

day （0 ～31 ）

2 ． Set system time

Command ：#*21*h*m*s#

Description ：Set the system time of the device, h

means hour （0 ～24 ）；m means minute （0 ～

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59 ）；s means second （0 ～59 ）.

3 ． Set auto-dialing delay

Command ：#*3*seconds#

Description ： Set up dialing overtime and auto

sending-out time upon completely entry of numbers,

default setting 3 seconds.

<seconds> Set point range 1-20 秒

4 ． GSM signal quality display

Command ：#*50#

Description ：Display GSM/GPRS signal quality

5 ． GSM IMEI Display

Command ：#*51#

Description ：Display GSM IMEI

6 ． SIM IMSI Display

Command ：#*52#

Description ：Display SIM card IMSI

7 ． Set GSM output voice volume

Command ：#*53*volume#

Description ： Set GSM output voice

volume ，volume （0 ～4 ）.

8 ． Software version display

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Description ：Display software version

9 ． Minute Prompt

Command ：#*110*n#

Description ：n=1 ， the device will send a prompt

tone per one minute during user’s conversation.

n=0 ，Off this function.

4.4.2 Caller ID Identification Function

1. Detect the standard of supporting caller ID

identification

Command: #*99#

Description: Detect the standard of supporting caller

ID identification. After completing this command, the

user should hang up the phone immediately. If the

standard of displaying caller ID identification is

complied with local standard, CLI display of the user

displays “0123456789”. If the device can not display

this character string, the user needs to change the

current standard of caller ID identification by

command “#*81*n#”.

2. Set the device to support the three different standards

of caller ID identification

Command: #*81*n#

Description: Set the device to support the three

different standards of caller ID identification.

(0=Off; 1= ETSI DTMF; 2= ETSI V.23; 3= Bellcore)

(Default value is 3)

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4.4.3 Set series port switch

1 ． Set series port switch

Command ：#*83*n#

Description: Set series port switch (0=Auto mode；1=Normal mode ； 2=Modem mode).

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Chapter 5 Frequently Asked

Questions

Q: How long does it take before I am able to make a phone

call or fax?

A: FCT-333FAX usually takes 30 seconds for start up. System

goes into normal operation after LCD and indicators displaying

“8100”.

Q: What happens if I make a wrong connection to a phone

socket with an external line?

A: No mistake is allowed for connections of phone socket

(connecting telephone). Wrong connection may cause system

failure or burn down hardware chips seriously.

Q: Why does the device always send the FAX as a voice

outgoing call?

A: Some outdated FAX cannot send the identification tone, the

user must add the “*01*” before the number to prompt the

system this call is a FAX call (Such as *01*Number).

Q: Why does the device always make the voice outgoing call

when user makes the data call?

A: Some outdated Modem cannot send the CNG identification

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tone, so the user should add the “*02*” before the number to

prompt the system this call is a Data call (Such as

*020*Number).

Q: Is it possible to transmit fax through GSM by any SIM card?

A: Before using GSM fax function, the user should make sure

that:

(a) For sending faxes, ensure SIM card data transmission

service is available (GSM network support is required)

(b) For receiving, ensure SIM card fax receiving service

is available. (GSM network support is required;

usually this function needs dual number with one SIM

card – one voice number and one fax number. For fax

receiving, only fax number is used. Voice number is

not expected for fax receiving.).

Q: What type of fax machine do I need to use?

A: FCT-333FAX is in line with G3 fax criteria. Any compatible

G3 standard fax machine is OK.

Q: When I use GSM fax, is it possible to fax like desktop fax

machine, such as. Making a phone call before sending faxes?

A: Impossible. FCT-333FAX does not support GSM voice/ fax

switch over function. This function requires GSM network

supporting TS61 (allowing user to make phone call while

faxing). So, when sending faxes, please press down Start key

immediately after entering your number; when receiving faxes,

please set fax machine to auto receive mode.

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Warranty Card

User is required to fill out the form carefully and keep it in a safe place for future repair claim.

Customer

NameTel

Product

Type

Device

No.

DealerPurchas

e Date

(Y) (M) (D)

(Seal of Distributor/Dealer)

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