ASPEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
28IDSSA, 28ISSA
Card Type | Modem (asynchronous) |
Chipset | Sierra |
I/O Options | Microphone in, speaker out, voice |
Maximum Data Rate | 28.8Kbps |
Maximum Fax Rate | 14.4Kbps |
Data Modulation | Bell 103A, 212A ITU-T V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.32, V.32bis, V.34 |
Fax Modulation | Unidentified |
Error Correction/Compression | MNP5, V.42, V.42bis |
Fax Class | Class I & II |
Data Bus | 16-bit ISA |
Card Size | Full height, half length |

CONNECTIONS | |||
Function | Label | Function | Label |
Telephone line | CN1 | Microphone in or speaker out | CN3 |
Telephone line | CN2 | Microphone in or speaker out | CN4 |
Note: It is not identified which of CN3 and CN4 is the microphone in jack and which is the speaker out jack. | |||
USER CONFIGURABLE SETTINGS | ||
Setting | Label | Position |
Audio volume set to high setting | JP4 | Closed |
Audio volume set to low setting | JP4 | Open |
Audio jacks are stereo | JP5 | Closed |
Audio jacks are monaural | JP5 | Open |
SUPPORTED STANDARD COMMANDS |
Basic AT Commands |
+++, ‘comma’, A/ |
A, D, E, H, L, M, O, P, Q, T, V, X, Y, Z |
&C, &D, &F, &T, &V, &W, &Y, &Z |
Extended AT Commands |
\Q |
%A, %C, %Q |
S-Registers |
S0, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S12, S18, S25, S26, S38 |
Note: See MHI help file for complete information. |
UNIDENTIFIED COMMANDS | |
Command | Default |
S40 | Unidentified |
S41 | Unidentified |
Proprietary AT Command Set
ANSWER MODE | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %On [cmds] |
Description: | Selects when the modem will be in answer mode. |
Command | Function |
%O0 | Modem automatically enters answer mode when line rings. |
%O1 | Modem is always in answer mode. |
%O2 | Modem auto-answers calls in originate mode. |
AUTO-FALLBACK/FALL-FORWARD | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] &An [cmds] |
Description: | Controls auto-fallback/fall-forward mode. |
Command | Function |
&A0 | Auto-fallback/fall-forward disabled. |
&A1 | Auto-fallback/fall-forward enabled. |
AUTO-RELIABLE TIME BUFFER CONFIGURATION | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Cn [cmds] |
Description: | Controls the handling of incoming data during the auto-reliable negotiation time period. |
Command | Function |
\C0 | Data is discarded. |
\C1 | Data is buffered for 4 seconds or 200 characters. |
í \C2 | Data is discarded; modem returns to normal mode on receiving auto-reliable fallback character. |
\C3 | Data is buffered for 4 seconds or 200 characters. Modem uses V.14 to fall back to normal mode. |
\C4 | Data is discarded; modem returns to normal mode on receiving auto-reliable fallback character. Modem uses V.14 to fall back to normal mode. |
BREAK TYPE | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Kn [cmds] |
Description: | Configures action of break signal. |
Command | Function |
\K0 | Break sent to remote modem immediately and buffers cleared. |
\K1 | Break sent to remote modem immediately and buffers not cleared. |
\K2 | Break sent with transmitted data. |
\K3 | Breaks ignored. |
\K4 | Break sent with transmitted data until no break character is detected. |
\K5 | Break sent with transmitted data until no break character is detected. |
CHARACTER ABORT | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Kn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the character abort function. |
Command | Function |
%K0 | Character abort enabled with 2 second delay. |
%K1 | Character abort disabled. |
CONNECT MODE | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Nn [cmds] |
Description: | Controls the type of connection the modem will make. |
Command | Function |
\N0 | Normal mode enabled. |
\N1 | Direct mode enabled. |
\N2 | MNP reliable mode enabled. |
í \N3 | Auto-reliable mode or MNP auto-reliable mode enabled. |
\N4 | V.42 reliable mode enabled. |
\N5 | V.42 auto-reliable mode or MNP auto-reliable mode enabled. |
\N6 | V.13 half-duplex simulation mode enabled. |
DATA FORMAT | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Bn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the data size and parity the modem will use if no AT command is sent for it to auto-detect. |
Command | Function |
\B0 | 6 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. |
\B1 | 7 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. |
\B2 | 7 data bits, 1 stop bit, parity type set by \P command. |
\B3 | 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. |
\B4 | 7 data bits, 2 stop bits, parity type set by \P command. |
\B5 | 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, parity type set by \P command. |
DATA PARITY | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Pn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the parity of the local serial port data. |
Command | Function |
\P0 | Even parity selected. |
\P1 | SPACE parity selected. |
\P2 | Odd parity selected. |
\P3 | Mark parity selected. |
\P4 | Auto-detect parity from last entered AT command. |
DISPLAY INFORMATION | |
Type: | Immediate |
Format: | AT [cmds] In [cmds] |
Description: | Displays information requested about the modem. |
Command | Function |
I0 | Displays product identification code. |
I3 | Displays firmware revision. |
I4 | Displays modem configuration. |
DSR SIGNAL | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] &Sn [cmds] |
Description: | Controls the behaviour of the DSR signal. |
Command | Function |
í &S0 | DSR forced high except at disconnect. |
&S1 | DSR normal. |
&S2 | DSR follows DCD. |
&S3 | DSR forced high. |
DSR SIGNAL - TEST MODE | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Dn [cmds] |
Description: | Controls the behaviour of the DSR signal when the modem is in analog loopback test mode. |
Command | Function |
%D0 | DSR forced high. |
í %D1 | DSR forced low. |
DTR DIALING | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Zn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the the modem's reaction to the DTR signal going high. |
Command | Function |
%Z0 | DTR dialing disabled. |
%Z1 | Modem will dial stored number. |
%Z2 | Modem will go off-hook and attempt to connect. |
EXTENDED RESULT CODES | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Vn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects error correction and compression extended result codes. |
Command | Function |
\V0 | Modem returns CONNECT message after connecting and PROTOCOL: message after the link is negotiated; modem returns DCE rate. |
\V1 | Modem returns CONNECT and PROTOCOL: messages after the link is negotiated; modem returns DTE rate. |
\V2 | Modem returns CONNECT /REL message after the link is negotiated; modem returns DTE rate. |
í \V3 | Error correction and compression extended result codes disabled; modem returns DCE rate for normal connections and DTE rate for error correcting connections. |
FLOW CONTROL - MODEM TO MODEM | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Gn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects modem-to-modem flow control. |
Command | Function |
í \G0 | Flow control disabled. |
\G1 | Flow control enabled. |
\G2 | Flow control enabled on transmit only. |
\G3 | Pass-through flow control enabled. |
LOCAL SERIAL PORT SPEED | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \Tn [cmds] |
Description: | Sets the speed of the local serial port. |
Command | Function |
\T0 | Auto-detect current serial port speed. |
í \T1 | Set speed to speed of last AT command. |
\T2 | Set speed to 300bps. |
\T3 | Set speed to 1200bps. |
\T4 | Set speed to 2400bps. |
\T5 | Set speed to 4800bps. |
\T6 | Set speed to 7200bps. |
\T7 | Set speed to 9600bps. |
\T8 | Set speed to 12Kbps. |
\T9 | Set speed to 14.4Kbps. |
\T10 | Set speed to 16.8Kbps. |
\T11 | Set speed to 19.2Kbps. |
\T12 | Set speed to 21.6Kbps. |
\T13 | Set speed to 24Kbps. |
\T14 | Set speed to 26.4Kbps. |
\T15 | Set speed to 28.8Kbps. |
\T16 | Set speed to 38.4Kbps. |
\T17 | Set speed to 57.6Kbps. |
\T18 | Set speed to 76.8Kbps. |
\T19 | Set speed to 115.2Kbps. |
\T20 | Set speed to 128Kbps. |
LOCAL SERIAL PORT SPEED - CONNECT MESSAGES | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Rn [cmds] |
Description: | Sets the speed at which the modem will send CONNECT messages. |
Command | Function |
%R0 | Auto-detect current serial port speed. |
í %R1 | Send messages at speed of last AT command. |
%R2 | Send messages at 300bps. |
%R3 | Send messages at 1200bps. |
%R4 | Send messages at 2400bps. |
%R5 | Send messages at 4800bps. |
%R6 | Send messages at 7200bps. |
%R7 | Send messages at 9600bps. |
%R8 | Send messages at 12Kbps. |
%R9 | Send messages at 14.4Kbps. |
%R10 | Send messages at 16.8Kbps. |
%R11 | Send messages at 19.2Kbps. |
%R12 | Send messages at 21.6Kbps. |
%R13 | Send messages at 24Kbps. |
%R14 | Send messages at 26.4Kbps. |
%R15 | Send messages at 28.8Kbps. |
%R16 | Send messages at 38.4Kbps. |
%R17 | Send messages at 57.6Kbps. |
%R18 | Send messages at 76.8Kbps. |
%R19 | Send messages at 115.2Kbps. |
%R20 | Send messages at 128Kbps. |
OVERSPEED CORRECTION | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] \An [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the amount of overspeed correction the modem will use. |
Command | Function |
í \A0 | Select 1.25% overspeed correction. |
\A1 | Select 2.5% overspeed correction. |
PROTOCOL/SPEED | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] &Hn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the protocol and speed the modem will attempt to connect at |
Command | Function |
&H0 | Auto-detect fastest common protocol. |
&H1 | Select V.34 only. |
&H2 | Select V.32bis or below. |
&H3 | Select V.32bis only. |
&H4 | Select V.32 or below. |
&H5 | Select V.32 only. |
&H6 | Select V.22bis or below. |
&H7 | Select V.22 only. |
&H8 | Select Bell 212A only. |
&H9 | Select Bell 103A only. |
&H10 | Select V.21 only. |
RETRAIN MODE | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] %Qn [cmds] |
Description: | Selects the modem's reaction to a poor quality connection. |
Command | Function |
%Q0 | Modem will not retrain. |
%Q1 | Modem will retrain up to three times, then it will disconnect if line quality is still to poor to support connection. |
%Q2 | Modem will retrain until line quality is good enough to support connection. |
RETRANSMISSION MAXIMUM | |
Type: | Register |
Format: | AT [cmds] S70=n [cmds] |
Description: | Sets the maximum number of times that the modem will retransmit a packet due to errors before the modem will hang up. |
RTS SIGNAL | |
Type: | Configuration |
Format: | AT [cmds] &Rn [cmds] |
Description: | |
Command | Function |
&R0 | RTS normal in asynchronous connect mode and forced high in asynchronous command mode. In synchronous mode, RTS follows CTS with delay set by S26 command. |
í &R1 | RTS normal in connect mode, forced high in asynchronous command mode. |
&R2 | RTS normal. |
&R3 | RTS forced high. |
TRELLIS CODING | ||
Type: | Configuration | |
Format: | AT [cmds] &Un [cmds] | |
Description: | Selects whether the modem will use trellis coding. | |
Command | Function | |
í &U0 | Trellis coding enabled. | |
&U1 | Trellis coding disabled. | |