2N EasyGate Pro User manual

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User Guide 2N® EasyGate
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Content:
1. Product Overview
1.1 Product Description
1.2 Changes
1.3 Terms and Symbols Used
2. Description and Installation
2.1 Description
2.2 Before You Start
2.3 Mounting
2.4 Telephone Line Connection
2.5 SMS Sending Input Connection
3. 2N®EasyGate PRO Configuration
3.1 2N® EasyGate Pro Parameter Configuration
3.2 Table of Parameters
4. Function and Use
4.1 Voice Function
4.2 FAX and Data Function
4.3 SMS Sending Input
4.4 Data Connection Using USB Port
4.5 SIM Card PIN protection
4.6 Free minutes option
4.7 Lift Functions
5. Technical Parameters
6. Supplementary Information
6.1 Regulations and Directives
6.2 List of Figures
6.3 Troubleshooting
6.4 List of Abbreviations
6.5 General Instructions and Cautions

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1. Product Overview
In this section, we introduce the2N®EasyGate PRO(from now only 'Easy Gate') product, outline
its application options and highlight the advantages following from its use. This chapter also
includes safety instructions.
Here is what you can find in this section:
1.1 Product Description
1.2 Changes
1.3 Terms and Symbols Used
1.1 Product Description
Basic Features
The primary purpose of EasyGate is to transmit voice between a GSM network and an
attached FXO-interface terminal (PBX, telephone, answering machine, etc.).
You can establish data connections (GPRS, CSD) and send/receive SMS using EasyGate in
combination with a PC and appropriate software.
You can send an SMS to a pre-programmed number using the SMS sending input.
Analog fax transmission is available on some models.
The Battery backup version of EasyGate provides the function in the case of power failure.
Advantages of EasyGate Use
Call cost cutting– by forwarding GSM calls to EasyGate you save a lot on PSTN – mobile
network calls.
Easy installation– EasyGate is designed for immediate use without programming.
All you need in one package– your EasyGate delivery contains all you need to operate
the system (power supply adapter, phone cable, PC USB cable, SMS input connector). The
software is available for download at www.2n.com.
Solution for sites without telephone lines– such as mountain chalets, exhibitions,
conferences, etc.
CLIP– EasyGate is equipped with the FSK-based CLIP feature, so if a terminal capable of
receiving the CLIP is used you know the caller's number.
Data connection – EasyGate UMTS version provides connection to the Internet using
HSPA (download at up to 3.6 Mbps with SIM5320 or 14.4 Mbps with PHS8-P). The EasyGate
GSM version supports GPRS connection (GPRS class 10, up to 85.6 kbps).
SMS sending input– simply send an SMS to a pre-programmed number by closing the
contact. Recommended for easy supervision, simple securing, etc.
Radiation hazard minimization– you are not exposed to a direct effect of the antenna RF
electromagnetic field while telephoning as opposed to mobile telephones.

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Safety Precautions
Do not switch on EasyGate in the vicinity of medical apparatuses to avoid interference.
The minimum distance of the antenna and pacemakers should be 0.5 m.
Do not switch on EasyGate aboard of a plane.
Do not switch on EasyGate near petrol stations, chemical facilities or sites where
explosives are used.
Any mobile telephone use prohibition based on RF energy radiation applies to EasyGate
too.
EasyGate may disturb the function of TV sets, radio sets and PCs.
Warning! EasyGate contains components that can be swallowed by small children (SIM
card, antenna, etc.).
The voltage value mentioned on the adapter may not be exceeded. If you connect
EasyGate to another power supply, make sure that the voltage value is in the acceptable range.
When your EasyGate comes to the end of its operational life, dispose of it in accordance
with applicable regulations.
1.2 Changes
Manual Version Amendments to Earlier Versions
1.00 The User Manual applies to 2N®EasyGate II product
line:
501323, 501333, 501343 and 501353.
1.01 Name changed to EasyGate PRO, minor changes
1.02 Free minutes option added (for Firmware version 3.5x
only)
1.03 UMTS version added

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2.00 Dual SIM (lift) and LTE versions added
2.01 Correction of minor LTE defects
1.3 Terms and Symbols Used
Manual Symbols
The following symbols and pictograms are used in the manual:
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Cautions
The manufacturer continuously meets customer requirements by improving the
firmware. The latest EasyGate processor firmware and PCManager programming
tool are available for download atwww.2n.com. The User Manual is available for
download at wiki.2n.com.
For EasyGate firmware upgrade details refer to the section devoted to the PC
programming tool.
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Safety
Always abide by this information to prevent persons from injury.
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Warning
Always abide by this information to prevent damage to the device.
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Caution
Important informationfor system functionality.
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Tip
Useful informationfor quick and efficient functionality.
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Note
Routines or advice for efficient use of the device.
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Future functions
Grey marked textin this document specifies functions ofEasyGate, which will be supported in
the future.

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2. Description and Installation
This section describes the2N®EasyGate PROproduct and its installation.
Here is what you can find in this section:
2.1 Description
2.2 Before You Start
2.3 Mounting
2.4 Telephone Line Connection
2.5 SMS Sending Input Connection
2.1 Description
EasyGate consites of GSM gateway in white plastic cover, removable antenna and cables for
connecting to phone set and PC.
2N®EasyGate's status is indicated by LED diodes on its front side. All possible states are
described in the following figure.

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EasyGate LED indicators and EasyGate Connecters

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Dual SIM version – front panel
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Telephone Line Tones – Operational Tones
The GSM (UMTS) gateway sends tones to the telephone line to indicate the line status. Following
part describes the factory default setting. The tone frequency is 425 Hz.
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Dial tone
continuous or morse A
EasyGate is registered to GSM (UMTS) network and ready to receive dialing.
Ringing tone
The called subscriber's telephone is ringing.
The GSM (UMTS) network transmits this tone.
Busy tone
The busy tone is transmitted in any of the following cases:
The SIM card has not been installed.

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EasyGate is logged-out.
EasyGate is logged-in to a foreign network but roaming is disabled.
The called number has too many digits (more than 30).
The called number is barred.
The called subscriber line is busy.
The called subscriber has hung up (disconnection).
Dialing end signaling
Dialing reception has been terminated. Connection is being established.
PIN tone
Enter the PIN code.
This tone is transmitted upon power up if the PIN has to be entered manually.
PUK tone
Enter the PUK code.
This tone is transmitted upon repeated wrong PIN entering attempts. SIM card is blocked.
PUK code can't be inserted in the gateway, it is necessary to use mobile phone.
Telephone Line Tones – Programming Mode
Tones confirming/refusing the values entered are transmitted during telephone line based
programming. Each tone has a different melody.
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Confirmation
Confirms that the service password or parameter number entered is correct and has been
accepted.
Refusal
Incorrect parameter number

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Incorrect parameter value
Transmitted when a parameter is cancelled with a .
Saving
Parameter value entered is correct and has been saved.
2.2 Before You Start
Product Completeness Check
Check the product for completeness before installation please:
1x2N®EasyGate PRO
1x Antenna for direct connection1)
1x Magnetic Antenna with coax cable 1)
1x Supply adapter
1x Telephone Cable
1x PC-connection USB cable
1x SMS sending input connector
2x Dowel
2x Bolt
1x Quick Installation Guide
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1)Antennas: The delivery includes an antenna to be connected directly to the
EasyGate SMA connector and an antenna with a cable. The antenna with a cable
should be used when the GSM (UMTS) signal is poor, in case of interference with
other devices or when a poor quality of voice appears. You have to find the best
place for the antenna.
Software:
The 2N® EasyGate PCManager software is available for download at www.2n.com.
EasyGate Drivers for PC allowing data connection to the Internet.
Lists of AT Commands:
Refer to Subs. 4.4 of this manual for the list of AT commands.
For some types of Easy Gate, the accessory can be modified according to the
customers' demand.
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Installation Requirements
EasyGate is designed for vertical mounting on suspension holes. This position is the best
for signal reception when an antenna without cable is used. EasyGate can be operated in
the horizontal position too where the GSM (UMTS) signal is good or where an antenna with
a cable is used.
Install EasyGate with respect to the GSM signal strength – check the signal strength using
PCManager or LED indicator.
Place EasyGate out of range of sensitive devices and human bodies for electromagnetic
interference reasons.
For the allowed range of operating temperatures refer to the "Technical Parameters".
It is impossible to operate EasyGate on sites exposed to direct solar radiation or near heat
sources.
EasyGate is designed for indoor use. It may not be exposed to rain, flowing water,
condensed moisture, fog, etc.
EasyGate may not be exposed to aggressive gas, acid vapors, solvents, etc.
EasyGate is not designed for environments with high vibrations such as means of
transport, machine rooms, etc.
2.3 Mounting
External Antenna Connection
Screw the antenna enclosed into the SMA antenna connector.
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Check that you have everything needed for EasyGate startup (SIM card, analog
phone set or FXO port of PBX, PC, etc.).
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Tighten the antenna connectorgently with your hand– never use wrenches!
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The antenna without cable has a sufficient gain for trouble-free operation in
normal conditions. If the GSM signal is poor or you want to place your antenna
separately from EasyGate , you can use an antenna with an SMA-connector
terminated cable. The antenna should be mounted vertically.
The Antenna shall be located within the same building as the main equipment.
For antenna parameters see the "Technical Parameters".
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SIM Card Installation
Slot for SIM card is placed on the connector panel. Insert the SIM card to the slot with contacts
oriented to the front panel with LED. Make sure that the card is locked properly.
In dual SIM version is SIM1 primary slot, SIM2 secondary slot. When the connection using SIM1 is
not accessible or the signal level is lower than limit set by parameter, the SIM2 is used for
connection. During connection over SIM2 is checked the signal level for connection over SIM1 in
regular intervals set by parameter. When the signal level is sufficient, the connection is switched
back to SIM1. Connection using primary SIM is signalized by blue color of LED Mobile network,
connection using secondary SIM by yellow color.

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Power Supply Connection
EasyGate is fed with 10–16 V DC. Where a source other than the included power supply adapter
is used, the voltage range and polarity have to be maintained. See technical parameters.
EasyGate with battery option allows to support functionality in case of power failure. For backup
use four pieces of accumulators NiMh size AA. These accumulators are not part of delivery. Put
the accumulators to the battery holder on the bottom side under the cover prior to installation.
Polarity of accumulators is marked inside of the battery space.
2.4 Telephone Line Connection
PBX Connection
Connect EasyGate to a free CO line of your PBX. Configure your PBX in such a manner that
mobile network outgoing calls are routed to EasyGate.
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Make sure that the GSM provider's SIM card is compatible with the GSM network
supported by your EasyGate version.
Operator services and SIM card services, such as preferred networks, SMS service
centre, PIN protection etc. must be set in your mobile phone before inserting your
SIM card into EasyGate.
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Warning
Do not activate the power supplyuntil the antenna is connected to EasyGate to
avoid the GSM module damage.
For backup use only suggested type of accumulators NiMh size AA. Only this type
of storage batteries is permitted for use! When another type of batteries is used,
there is a danger of damage of device or even explosion!
The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Please check local
regulations for disposal of batteries.
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Tip
EasyGate is equipped with the FSK-based CLIP function. If your PBX is able to
process the caller's ID, you are advised to enable this function.
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Telephone Set (Answering Machine, Coin Telephone Station) Connection
You can connect a standard telephone, answering machine or any other FXO-interface terminal
toEasyGate. Optionally you can connect analogue fax (special model of EasyGate).
2.5 SMS Sending Input Connection
You have got a special connector for easy connection to EasyGate. The connector is equipped
with screwing clamps to connect wires leading to a switching contact (device to be monitored).
The other connector end can be connected to the respective EasyGate panel connector.
The input is designed for the switching contact connected between the input pins. The input is
activated by contact closing (pin interconnection).
A transistor switch or logic signal can be used too. The pin near the telephone line connector is
connected to GND of the device the second one is active. Please, respect the loop current
polarity. The input is over-voltage protected (up to +12 V DC).
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EasyGate is equipped with the FSK-based CLIP and so it is advantageous to
connect a terminal that is able to display the CLIP.
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3. 2N®EasyGate PRO Configuration
This section describes configuration of the product2N®EasyGate PRO.
Here is what you can find in this section:
3.1 2N® EasyGate Pro Parameter Configuration
3.2 Table of Parameters
3.1 2N® EasyGate Pro Parameter Configuration
PC Connection
A USB cable is added to the package. Use it for the PC and EasyGate interconnection.
EasyGate Parameter Programming
All EasyGate parameters have such default values that meet most users' demands and need not
be changed. To change EasyGate parameters in spite of that, you can either:
Use a PC with PCManager UNI installed. All the functions supported by EasyGate can be set
using the PC.
Or use DTMF programming on a telephone line. Not all functions can be set in this way.
Telephone Line Based Programming
Hook off the phone, you can hear the dial tone or the busy tone and the Line LED starts
flashing.
Enter the service password (12345 by default, can be changed) using DTMF; to cancel a
wrong password hang up before sending the character.
To confirm the password enter a .
If you have entered a correct password, you hear the confirmation tone. If not, the dialed
number may be sent to the GSM network as a call. To prevent this, hang up when you do
not hear the confirmation tone.
EasyGate shall remain in the programming mode until the hang-up.
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If another USB cable is used, make sure that a longer cable works properly to avoid
errors at high transmission rates.
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Enter the number of the parameter to be programmed and press . If the parameter
number is correct, you can hear the confirmation tone, if not, you get the rejection tone
and can re-enter the parameter number.
When the parameter number is confirmed, enter the allowed parameter value and press
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. If the parameter value is in the allowed range, you can hear the saving tone, if not, you
get the rejection tone. You can enter another parameter number in either case.
Numeric parameters are programmed using numbers in the units included in the parameter
description. With YES/NO parameters use for YES and for NO.
To cancel any programming step in the programming mode, press . Having done so, you
can hear the rejection tone and can enter a new parameter number. The parameters are saved
when the saving tone is transmitted. Hang up to quit programming.
Example:
Dial Confirmation Description
Password entering, OK
Transmission volume parameter, OK
Set to medium level, saved
Non-existent parameter number, refusal

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PC Based Programming
For programming, connect EasyGate to a PC with a USB cable and make sure that the
PCManager UNI is installed. Programming is intuitive and easy. All steps are accompanied with
text hints above all the items you point at with the mouse.
EasyGate data uploading and storing, including firmware upgrade, are executed in a special
mode, in which EasyGate waits for about 3 s after power up (all LEDs are on). If instructed so by
the PCManager UNI during this timeout, EasyGate remains in this mode as long as necessary. If
EasyGate is not reset after the PCManager UNI is terminated, switch the system off and on again.
EasyGate PCManager UNI basic screen
Installation and Setting of EasyGate PCManager
Connect EasyGate to the PC using USB connection. EasyGate must be switched off.
After connecting, the virtual serial port in PC is installed automatically. In case the port
fails to be installed automatically and an unknown device is detected, install the drivers
using the Drivers/win/CDM20814_Setup.exe file.
Find the virtual port number using the Device manager. Look at the COM port settings and
find a port marked as USB Serial Port (COMn).
Launch the EasyGate PCManager installation.
Run EasyGate PCManager, select the language on the upper bar.
In the Program menu select Setup. Set the COM port to local and select the COM port
number according to the information from point 3.

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PCManager Use – Basic
The main purpose of PCManager UNI is to set configuration and upgrade firmware of
EasyGate.
When the EasyGate configuration is to be changed, the configuration must be first loaded
from EasyGate, then edited using PCManager and finally saved back to EasyGate.
The parameter groups are listed in the left window of the program. All the parameters are
described in the next part of this manual. There is an interactive help in PCManager for all
the parameters.
When you start any operation that needs communication with EasyGate, the gateway
must be switched to a special programming mode. PCManager will show you the demand
to switch the gateway off and on to set it to this mode.
Further Data Handling Options
In addition to the EasyGate memory, settings can be saved in a PC file and reloaded into
PCManager. This is recommended for backing up current configurations or saving the same
configuration to another Easy Gate unit.
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The Security table includes the PIN code and service password. These parameters
have a special handling. They are not saved in a PC file for security reasons. If you
load a PC file into PCManager UNI and then into EasyGate, the PIN and service
password should not change unless you change them manually before saving.
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All the tables are filled-in with default values when PCManager UNI starts. It is
recommended to load data from EasyGate before programming and saving the
parameters. If you only save data after the PCManager UNI start, all the parameters
except the PIN and service password in the EasyGate memory will have their
default values.
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Monitoring
Monitoring is active when EasyGate is in operation and registered to the GSM network. If
EasyGate is not registered to GSM, the COM is locked and no monitoring can be made.
This simple informative function helps you identify:
The GSM module type and IMEI ID;
The SIM card IMSI ID and selected SMS service center necessary for SMS sending;
The GSM provider's name and signal strength received by EasyGate – this information
helps you find the optimum signal location (the information is updated in 10 s intervals);
The EasyGate line status – standby, outgoing call, incoming call including telephone
number. The serial port is locked during dialing and incoming call ringing, so PCManager
reports serial port blocking.
Remote monitoring can be done by the SMS GGMC (GSM Gateway Monitoring Center). The
phone number for SMS sending and the sending period can be set using the ‘Telephone number
for service SMS’ (714) and ‘Time period for GGMC SMS [h]’ (970) parameters.
The SMS message contains the following information:
– Serial number of the Gateway
–Period for GGMC SMS sending
–Letter S or R – S – start, after restart, R – running, service in progress
–Firmware version
– Signal strength – according to command AT+CSQ
                0     −113 dBm or less
                1...30  −111...−53 dBm
                31    −51 dBm or greater
                99    unknown or undetectable
– Number of calls realized since the last restart
Firmware Upgrade
The firmware upgrade in 2N®Easy Gate is done in the programming mode using PCManager
UNI. The upgrade description is as follows.
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The PIN and service password can only be modified either manually or by full
initialization.
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