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F2X16 Series
User Manual
Product Version
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V1.0
Product Name：F2x16
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F2X16 Series User Manual
The user manual is suitable for the following model:
Model
Product Type
F2116
GPRS IP MODEM
F2216
CDMA IP MODEM
F2416
WCDMA IP MODEM
F2616
EVDO IP MODEM
F2716
TDD-LTE IP MODEM
F2816
FDD-LTE IP MODEM
F2A16
LTE IP MODEM

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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product............................................................................................. 4
1.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Features and Benefits............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Working Principle..................................................................................................................5
1.4 Specifications........................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction..................................................................................................... 9
2.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Encasement List.................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection........................................................................................ 9
2.4 Power...................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction.............................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3 Configuration....................................................................................................................13
3.1 Configuration Connection...................................................................................................13
3.2 Configuration Introduction................................................................................................. 13
3.3 IP Modem’s Parameters Configuration...............................................................................14
3.3.1 Run the Configure Tools.......................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Re-Power IP Modem................................................................................................15
3.3.3 Work Mode...............................................................................................................15
3.3.4 Data Service Center Settings................................................................................... 22
3.3.5 Serial port................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.6 Dial........................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.7 Global Parameters.................................................................................................... 27
3.3.8 Device Manage.........................................................................................................28
3.3.9 Miscellaneous...........................................................................................................30
Appendix........................................................................................................................................... 31

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product
1.1 General
F2X16 series IP MODEM is a kind of cellular terminal device that provides data transfer by
public cellular network.
It adopts high-powered industrial 32 bits CPU and embedded real time operating system. It
supports RS232 and RS485 (or RS422) port that can conveniently and transparently connect one
device to a cellular network, allowing you to connect to your existing serial devices with only
basic configuration. It has low power consumption states in which the power consumption could
be 1ower than 5mA@12VDC. It has compatible digital I/O channel, ADC, input pulse counter and
pulse wave output function.
It has been widely used on M2M fields, such as intelligent transportation, smart grid,
industrial automation, telemetry, finance, POS, water supply, environment protection, post,
weather, and so on.
Figure 1-1 IP MODEM Application Topology
1.2 Features and Benefits
Design for Industrial Application
High-powered industrial cellular module
High-powered industrial 32 bits CPU
Support low power consumption mode, including multi-sleep and trigger modes to reduce the
power dissipation farthest
Housing: iron, providing IP30 protection.
Power range: DC 5~36V
Stability and Reliability
Support hardware and software WDT
Support auto recovery mechanism, including online detect, auto redial when offline to make
it always online

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RS232/RS485/RS422 port: 15KV ESD protection
SIM/UIM port: 15KV ESD protection
Power port: reverse-voltage and overvoltage protection
Antenna port: lightning protection(optional)
Standard and Convenience
Adopt terminal block interface, convenient for industrial application
Support standard RS232 and RS485(or RS422) port that can connect to serial devices directly
TTL logic level RS232 interface can be customized
Support intellectual mode, enter into communication state automatically when powered
Provide management software for remote management
Support several work modes
Convenient configuration and maintenance interface
High-performance
Support TCP server and support multi TCP client connection(optional)
Support double data centers, one main and another backup
Supply 2 I/O channels, compatible 2 pulse wave output channels, 2 analog inputs and one
pulse input counters.
Support multi data centers and it can support 5 data centers at the same time
Support multi online trigger ways, including SMS, ring and data. Support link disconnection
when timeout
Support dynamic domain name(DDNS) and IP access to data center
Design with standard TCP/IP protocol stack
Support APN/VPDN
1.3 Working Principle
The principle chart of the IP MODEM is as following.
Cellular
Module
MCU
Antenna
SIM/UIM
Interface
Indicator
Lights
SRAM&
FLASH
WDT Module
RTC Module
User Interface
RS232/RS485/RS422
Module
Power Module
Figure1-2 IP Modem principle chart

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1.4 Specifications
Cellular Specification
Standard and Band
Bandwidth
TX power
RX
sensitivity
F2116 GPRS IP MODEM
EGSM900/GSM1800MHz,
GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz(optional)
Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
GPRS class 10, class 12(optional)
85.6Kbps
GSM850/900：
<33dBm
GSM1800/190
0：<30dBm
<-107 dBm
F2216 CDMA IP MODEM
CDMA2000 1xRTT 800MHz
800/1900MHz(optional)
450MHz(optional)
153.6Kbps
<30dBm
<-104 dBm
F2416 WCDMA&HSDPA&HSUPA IP MODEM
UMTS/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA
850/1900/2100MHz,
850/900/1900/2100MHz(optional)
GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPRS/EDGE CLASS 12
HSDPA:7.2Mbps(DL)
HSUPA:5.76Mbps(UL)
UMTS:384Kbps (DL/UL)
<24dBm
<-109 dBm
F2616 CDMA2000 1X EVDO IP MODEM
CDMA2000 1X EVDO Rev A
800MHz,800/1900MHz(optional)
450MHz (optional)
CDMA2000 1X RTT, IS-95 A/B
3.1Mbps(DL),1.8Mbps(UL)
<23dBm
<-104 dBm
F2716 TDD-LTE IP MODEM
TDD-LTE
2600/1900/2300MHz(Band 38/39/40)
800/1400/1800MHz(Band 27/61/62）
(optional)
TD-SCDMA 2010/1900MHz
（A/F, Band
34/39）
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900MHz
TDD-LTE:
61Mbps(DL),18Mbps(UL)
TD-SCDMA:
2.2Mbps(DL), 2.8Mbps(UL)
<23dBm
<-97 dBm
F2816 FDD-LTE IP MODEM
FDD-LTE
2600/2100/1800/900/800MHz(Band1/3/
7/8/20)
700/850/1700/1900/2100MHz (Band
2/4/5/13/17/25)(Optional)
FDD-LTE:
100Mbps(DL), 50Mbps(UL)
HSUPA: 5.76Mbps(UL)
HSDPA: 7.2Mbps(DL)
UMTS:
<23dBm
<-93.3 dBm

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DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA/W
CDMA/UMTS
2100/1900/900/850/800MHz(Band
1/2/5/6/8）
EDGE/GPRS/GSM
850/900/1800/1900MHz
384Kbps(DL), 384Kbps(UL)
HSPA+:
42Mbps(DL),5.76Mbps(UL)
F2A16 LTE IP MODEM
TDD-LTE
FDD-LTE
EVDO
WCDMA
TD-SCDMA
CDMA1X
GPRS/EDGE
FDD-LTE:
100Mbps(DL),50Mbps(UL)
TDD-LTE:
61Mbps(DL),18Mbps(UL)
CDMA2000 1X EVDO Rev A:
3.1Mbps(DL),1.8Mbps(UL)
WCDMA:
42Mbps(DL),5.76Mbps(UL)
TD-SCDMA:
4.2Mbps(DL),2.2Mbps(UL)
<23dBm
<-93.3 dBm
Hardware System
Item
Content
CPU
Industrial 32 bits CPU
FLASH
512KB(Extendable)
SRAM
256KB
Interface Type
Item
Content
Serial
2 RS232 port and 1 RS485(orRS422) port, 15KV ESD protection
Data bits: 5, 6 ,7, 8
Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: none, even, odd, space, mark
Baud rate: 110~230400 bps
Indicator
"Power", "ACT", "Online"
Antenna
Cellular: Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm
GPS: Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm
lighting protection(optional)
SIM/UIM
Standard 3V/1.8V user card interface, 15KV ESD protection
Power
Terminal block interface, reverse-voltage and overvoltage
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Power Input
Item
Content
Standard Power
DC 12V/0.5A
Power Range
DC 5~36V
Power Consumption
Working States
Power Consumption
Communication
45~165mA@12VDC
(2G:45~55 mA3G:80~165 mA 4G:75~95mA )
105~365mA@5VDC
(2G:105~115 mA 3G:165~365 mA 4G:150~200mA )
Standby
35~50 mA@12VDC 55~105 mA@5VDC
Sleep
3mA@12VDC 6mA@5VDC
Physical Characteristics
Item
Content
Housing
Iron, providing IP30 protection
Dimensions
91x58.5x22 mm
Weight
205g
Environmental Limits
Item
Content
Operating
Temperature
-35~+75ºC (-22~+167℉)
Storage
Temperature
-40~+85ºC (-40~+185℉)
Operating
Humidity
95% ( Non-condensing)
SIM/UIM Port
Terminal Block
Antenna
Interface

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Chapter 2 Installation Introduction
2.1 General
The IP MODEM must be installed correctly to make it work properly.
Warning: Forbid to install the IP MODEM when powered!
2.2 Encasement List
Name
Quantity
Remark
IP MODEM host
1
Cellular Antenna
1
Power adapter
1
RS232 data cable
1
optional
RS485 data cable
1
optional
Manual CD
1
Certification card
1
Maintenance card
1
Table 2-1 Encasement List
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection
Dimension: (unit: mm)
Figure 2-1 Installation Chart

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Installation of SIM/UIM card:
Firstly power off the IP MODEM, and press the out button of the SIM/UIM card outlet with a
needle object. Then the SIM/UIM card sheath will flick out at once. Put SIM/UIM card into the
card sheath (Pay attention to put the side which has metal point outside), and insert card sheath
back to the SIM/UIM card outlet.
Warning: Forbid to install SIM/UIM card when powered!
Installation of antenna:
Screw the SMA male pin of the antenna to the female SMA outlet of the IP MODEM tightly.
Warning: The antenna must be screwed tightly, or the signal quality of antenna will be influenced!
User Interface Signal Definition
Pin Number
Signal Name
Default Function
Extensible Function
1
PWR
Power input anode
N/A
2
GND
Power Ground
N/A
3
RX1
RS232 RX
N/A
4
TX1
RS232 TX
N/A
5
GND
System Ground
N/A
6
RX2
RS232 RX
Reserved compatible ADC and
RS232 RX (TTL logic level)
7
TX2
RS232 TX
Reserved compatible ADC and
RS232 TX (TTL logic level)
8
A
RS485 anode
Reserved compatible ADC
9
B
RS485 cathode
Reserved compatible ADC
10
IO1
GPIO
Reserved compatible pulse wave
input counter, ADC, and pulse
output
11
IO2
GPIO
Reserved compatible pulse wave
input counter, ADC, and pulse
output
12
ADC1
ADC
N/A
Installation of cable:
F2X16 adopts industrial terminal block interface. The recommendatory cable is 28-16AWG.
The detail description of standard layout adapter and communication cables as is following:
Adapter（Rating Output 12VDC/0.5A）：

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Cable Color
Power Output Polarity
Black &White Alternate
Anode
Black
Cathode
RS232 Cable：
Cable Color
Corresponding DB9-M Pin Number
Brown
Pin 2
Blue
Pin 3
Black
Pin 5
RS485 Cable：
Cable Color
Signal definition
Red
RS485(A)
Black
RS485(B)
Power adapter and communication cable connection chart as following,
F2X16
F2X16
User Device
(DB9M)
User device
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
RX
GND
GND
RX2
TX2
A
B
IO1
IO2
PWR
Rx1
ADC1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
GND
TX
RX
+ Anode
- Cathode
Tx1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
TX1
GND
GND
RX2
TX2
A
B
IO1
IO2
PWR
Rx1
ADC1
+ Anode
- Cathode
A
B
Connect via RS232
Connect via RS485

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2.4 Power
The power range of the IP MODEM is DC 5~36V
Warning: When we use other power, we should make sure that the power can supply power
above 4W.
We recommend user to use the standard DC 12V/0.5A power adaptor.
2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction
The IP MODEM provides three indicator lights: “Power”, “ACT”, “Online”.
Indicator
Light
State
Introduction
Power
ON
IP MODEM is powered on
OFF
IP MODEM is powered off
ACT
BLINK
Data is communicating
OFF
No data
Online
ON
IP MODEM has logged on network
OFF
IP MODEM hasn’t logged on network

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Chapter 3 Configuration
3.1 Configuration Connection
Before configuration, It’s necessary to connect the IP MODEM with the configure PC by the
shipped RS232 or RS232-485 conversion cable as following.
3.2 Configuration Introduction
There are two ways to configure the IP MODEM:
Configuration software tool: All the settings are configured through the shipped software tool.
It’s necessary to have one PC to run this tool.
Extended AT command: All the settings are configured through AT command, so any device
with serial port can configure it. Before configuration with extended AT command, you should
make IP MODEM enter configure state. The steps how to make IP MODEM enter configure
state, please refer to appendix.
The following describes how to configure IP MODEM with the configure software tool. At the
same time, it gives out the corresponding AT command of each configuration item.

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3.3 IP Modem’s Parameters Configuration
3.3.1 Run the Configure Tools
The “Serial” area shows the current serial port settings. To configure IP MODEM, please choose
the correct serial port which connects to IP MODEM, and the baud-rate is 115200 with no parity,
then open the serial port. If the button text is“Close”, it shows the serial port now has been opened.
If the text is “Open”, you should open the port first. When the port opened, the “Output Info”
column will display
“Port(COM1) Has Opened，Please Re-Power the IP MODEM,
Waiting IP MODEM Enter Configure State...”

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3.3.2 Re-Power IP Modem
After Re-power IP MODEM, The configure tool will make it enter configure state. At the
same time, the software will load current settings from IP MODEM and displays on the right
configure columns. It’s now ready to configure.
Note：To enter configure state for 4G device may need more time. It is about 40 seconds.
3.3.3 Work Mode
3.3.3.1 App protocol
The IP Modem can be configured many communication protocols to adapt for different
applications.
Note ：The tool will show the reference parameters according to the communication
protocols setting.
PROT
It uses TCP Protocol to send or receive data. In this mode, ID and phone number MUST be
set.
DeviceID
ID number for the device. 8 characters

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PhoneNo.
Phone number
Transfer Meaning
This item is only valid when the WorkMode is PROT. If this item is set to
0, IP MODEM will transfer meaning to 0xfd and 0xfe. To know detail
transfer meaning method, please refer “IP MODEM Transfer Meaning
Explanation In the PROT work mode”. If this item is set to Yes, all the
transmission is transparent.
DCTCP
This protocol is used in electric power field, with TCP protocol.
PhoneNo.
Phone number
DCUDP
This protocol is used in electric power field, with UDP protocol
PhoneNo.
Phone number
TRNS
The device work as MODEM for sending/receiving SMS, CSD and GPRS dialing.
SMSCLI
IP MODEM work as a SMS DTU. All data will send to binding phone number via SMS. The
SMS from the binding phone number will send to Serial port.

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Pone No 1st Group
Pone No 2nd Group
Pone No 3rd Group
Pone No 4th Group
Bind phone number. Max phone number is 5 for one group
Show Phone Number
If send phone number to serial port or not
Hex To Text
If convert HEX data to ASCII data or not
SMSSER
IP MODEM work as a SMS DTU. All the data paced with special format send to any phone
number. he SMS from phone number will send to serial port.
Show Phone Number
If send phone number to serial port or not
Hex To Text
If convert HEX data to ASCII data or not
Custom protocol：client mode
It support TCP and UDP protocol with custom heart and login packet.

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Base Protocol
TCP or UDP
DeviceMode
Client Mode: the IP Modem work as a client.
Login&Heartbeat
Enable: custom login and heart packet
Disable: no login and heart packet. The flowing items can be ignored.
Data Format
Text: the flowing items are Text format
Hex：the flowing items are Hex format
Login Packet
Login packet
Login Reply
Login packet respond
Heartbeat Packet
Heart packet
Heartbeat Reply
Heartbeat packet respond
Custom protocol：Server mode
It supports TCP and udp server.
Base Protocol
TCP or UDP
Listen Port
Listen port for service
3.3.3.2 Trigger mode
Normally, IP MODEM always keeps online and always be ready for data transmission. But in
some circumstances, it’s important to reduce wireless data flow. To realize this function, the
software can makes IP MODEM into sleep state in idle time. When there is application data to
transmit, IP MODEM can be triggered online ready for data transmission. There are total five

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methods to make IP MODEM online.
AUTO
IP MODEM always keeps online
SMSD
send a special short message to make IP MODEM online.
Any phone number’s SMS can wake up IP Modem, if the trigger number is empty. Otherwise only
the trigger phone number’s SMS can trigger the IP Modem.
SMS Phone No.
Trigger phone number. If it is empty, sms received from any phone no.
can trigger the device
SMS Password
The content of SMS to trigger. If it is empty, any content of sms can
trigger the device
CTRL
Make IP MODEM online through a phone call to IP MODEM.
Any phone number call can wake up IP Modem, if the trigger number is empty. Otherwise only
the trigger phone number call can trigger the IP Modem.
Note：if the trigger phone was set, the sim card in IP Modem Must have “caller ID display”
function.
CALL Phone No.
Trigger phone number
DATA
send special serial data to make IP MODEM online

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Data Trigger On
If it was empty, any data form serial can trigger the IP Modem. The
first frame data will be discarded because the IP modem was in deep
sleep state.
If it is not empty, only the data matching to the “online data” can
trigger the IP Modem.
Data Trigger Off
If it was empty, the IP Modem kept online.
If it is not empty, only the data matching to the “offline data” can made
the IP Modem offline.
Trigger Port
Set the trigger data source from PORT1 or PORT2
Data Format
Format of the trigger data: Text or HEX
I/O：Sleep and Wake up
Made the IP Modem sleep or wake up via I/O level. If the I/O was in high level or suspend, the
IP Modem was sleep. Otherwise, It would trigger the IP Modem wake up.
Sleep/Wakeup
Made the IP Modem sleep or wake up depended on the I/O state
I/O
Set I/O port to trigger the IP Modem to sleep or wake up
I/O：online or offline
Made the IP Modem online or offline via I/O level. If the I/O was in high level or suspend, the
IP Modem was offline. Otherwise, It would trigger the IP Modem online.