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1 Introduction .....................................................................................................6 1.1 Radio Modem .......................................................................................6 1.2 Mobitex.................................................................................................6 1.3 Data Terminal .......................................................................................7 1.4 OSI Layers Described in this Manual...................................................7 1.4.1 V.24/V.28 Physical Interface .....................................................8 1.4.2 MASC Frames ............................................................................8 1.4.3 MPAKs .......................................................................................8 2 Physical Interface ............................................................................................9 2.1 Data Transmission Rate and Format.....................................................9 2.2 Interface Signals ...................................................................................9 2.3 Power Management ............................................................................10 2.3.1 Power On ..................................................................................10 2.3.2 Power Off .................................................................................10 3 MASC Protocol Description .........................................................................11 3.1 The Link Layer ...................................................................................11 3.1.1 Protocol.....................................................................................11 3.2 Frame Structure...................................................................................12 3.2.1 Text Conventions......................................................................12 3.2.2 Handling of Frames Unknown to the Application ...................12 3.2.3 Control Frames .........................................................................12 3.2.4 Information Frames ..................................................................13 3.2.5 Description of Fields ................................................................13 3.3 Description of the Control Frames......................................................15 3.3.1 ACK, Acknowledgement .........................................................15 3.3.2 NACK, Negative Acknowledgement .......................................16 3.3.3 RACK, Request for Repeat of the Last Sent ACK...................17 3.3.4 SENS, Link Layer Control .......................................................17 3.3.5 SACK, SENS Acknowledgement ............................................18 3.4 Description of the Information Frames...............................................18 3.4.1 B-command, Parameters for the MASC 1 Protocol .................21 3.4.2 D-command, Route Received MPAKs from Mobitex Network to an Output ...............................................................23 3.4.3 E-command, Error Command or Function...............................26

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3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.4.7 3.4.8 3.4.9 3.4.10 3.4.11 3.4.12 3.4.13 3.4.14 3.4.15 3.4.16 3.4.17 3.4.18 3.4.19 3.4.20 3.4.21 3.4.22 3.4.23 3.4.24 3.4.25 3.4.26 3.4.27 3.4.28 3.4.29 3.4.30 3.4.31 3.4.32 3.4.33 3.4.34 3.4.35 3.4.36 3.4.37 3.4.38 3.4.39 3.4.40 3.4.41 3.4.42 3.4.43 3.4.44

M-command, Send/Receive MPAK via Radio........................ 27 N-command, Return of MPAK Not Sent ................................ 29 R-command, Return of Incorrect MPAK ................................ 31 S-command, The PC sends an MPAK to a specified output port of the radio modem .......................................................... 33 F- commands, System Control ................................................ 35 F A, Power Save Mode Functions ........................................... 35 F B, Change to Mobitex Operation Mode ............................... 38 F F, Contact with the Mobitex Network .................................. 39 F G, No Contact with the Mobitex Network ........................... 40 F H, MPAK Sent by Radio to the Network ............................. 41 F I, Cancel Previous Transmission of MPAK ......................... 42 F J, Print Out Current MANs from Terminal .......................... 43 F K, Error Message about a Fault Situation ............................ 44 F L, Activate External Call Indication..................................... 45 F M, Transmitter on/off ........................................................... 45 F N, Change to MANUAL RADIO Mode .............................. 47 F O, Prepare to Close Down the Radio Modem ...................... 48 F P, Terminal MAN request/answer ........................................ 50 F Q, MASC Device Identity .................................................... 52 F R, Change Network Identification........................................ 53 F S, Change of Traffic-Area .................................................... 54 F T, Change TEMP_DEFAULT_LIST ................................... 56 F U, Power Control of Separate Radio Transceiver Module... 59 FW, Configuration of CCITT-V.24 RLSD (DCD) Signal ...... 61 F X, Change MASC Communication Parameters ................... 63 F Y, Battery Saving Mode Control.......................................... 65 F Z, Product Information Request/Answer.............................. 67 F#, Short Number List ............................................................. 70 F 01, Request/List Network Contact Status............................. 71 F 02, Request/List Subscription Information........................... 72 F 03, Change Network Request/Reply .................................... 73 F 04, Mobitex Time Packet Filter............................................ 75 QA01-command, Request/List AREA LIST Information (8kbps Only) ............................................................................ 77 QA02-command, Request/List Roaming Parameters (8 kbps Only) ........................................................................... 78 QA03-command, Request/Reply Radio Modem Locking to Specific Up and Down Channel Numbers............................... 80 F !-command, Change Operation Mode .................................. 83 P-command, Request/List Parameters ..................................... 86 PA01-command, Request/List Radio Parameters.................... 88 PA02-command, Request/List Identity Parameters................. 91 PA03-command, Request/List Channel Parameters................ 94 PA04-command, Request/List Power Control Parameters...... 97

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3.4.45 PA05-command, Request/List Roaming Parameters .............. 99 3.4.46 PA 06-command, Request/List Test Parameters ................... 102 3.4.47 PA07-command, Request/List Battery Saving Protocol Parameters ............................................................... 106 3.4.48 PA09-command, Request/Reply INVALID_LIST Parameters.............................................................................. 108 3.4.49 PA10-command, Setting the MODE/SKIPNUM Parameters 110 3.4.50 K-command, Receive/Transmit Frequency Number ............. 110 3.4.51 KA-commands, Set/Receive Transmit Frequency Band and Number ........................................................................... 112 3.4.52 Network Status and Error Messages...................................... 113 4 MPAK Protocol Description - General ...................................................... 117 4.1 The Network Layer .......................................................................... 117 4.1.1 Mobitex Packet, MPAK......................................................... 117 4.1.2 Packet Classes........................................................................ 118 4.1.3 PSUBCOM ............................................................................ 119 4.1.4 DTESERV ............................................................................. 119 4.2 Description of MPAKs..................................................................... 119 4.2.1 MPAK Format and Structure................................................. 119 4.2.2 Packet Length ........................................................................ 119 4.2.3 Packet Components ............................................................... 120 4.2.4 Mobitex Subscription Number, MAN ................................... 121 4.2.5 Components Common to all MPAKs .................................... 121 4.3 Address List ..................................................................................... 127 4.3.1 Type-Dependent Component................................................. 127 4.4 Protocol ............................................................................................ 127 4.4.1 Traffic Handling Principles ................................................... 128 4.4.2 Activation/Inactivation .......................................................... 129 4.4.3 Mobitex Network Mailbox .................................................... 130 4.4.4 How to Use the Common Component Fields of the MPAK . 130 4.4.5 Generating MPAKs ............................................................... 131 4.4.6 Erroneous MPAKs................................................................. 132 4.4.7 Receiving MPAKs ................................................................. 132 4.4.8 MPAKs Returned by the Link Layer..................................... 133 4.4.9 MPAKs Returned by the Network Layer to the Application Layer .................................................................. 133 4.4.10 Message Buffers .................................................................... 133 4.5 Text/Data/HP-data/Status Message.................................................. 134 4.5.1 Text Messages ....................................................................... 134 4.5.2 Data Messages ....................................................................... 134 4.5.3 HP-data Messages.................................................................. 134 4.5.4 Status Messages ..................................................................... 135 5 MPAK Protocol Description - Packet Formats .......................................... 136 5.1 Fields Common to Several Packet Types ........................................ 136

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5.1.1 MAN ...................................................................................... 136 5.1.2 Time ....................................................................................... 137 5.1.3 Protocol Identification ........................................................... 138 5.2 PSUBCOM....................................................................................... 139 5.2.1 TEXT Message without Address List.................................... 140 5.2.2 TEXT Message with Address List......................................... 141 5.2.3 DATA Messages without Address List ................................. 142 5.2.4 DATA Messages with Address List ...................................... 143 5.2.5 STATUS Messages without Address List ............................. 144 5.2.6 STATUS Messages with Address List .................................. 145 5.2.7 HPDATA without Address List............................................. 146 5.2.8 HPDATA with Address List.................................................. 147 5.2.9 EXTPAK (External Packet)................................................... 148 5.3 DTESERV........................................................................................ 149 5.3.1 General................................................................................... 149 5.3.2 LOGINREQ (Login Request)................................................ 150 5.3.3 LOGINGRA (Login Request Granted) ................................. 151 5.3.4 LOGINREF (Login Request Refused) .................................. 153 5.3.5 LOGOUT ............................................................................... 154 5.3.6 LOGOUTORD (Logout Order) ............................................. 155 5.3.7 BORN .................................................................................... 156 5.3.8 ACTIVE................................................................................. 157 5.3.9 INACTIVE ............................................................................ 158 5.3.10 DIE......................................................................................... 159 5.3.11 LIVE (the Terminal may Send Packets again) ...................... 160 5.3.12 ROAMORD ........................................................................... 161 5.3.13 ROAM ................................................................................... 162 5.3.14 GROUPLIST ......................................................................... 162 5.3.15 FLEXREQ ............................................................................. 164 5.3.16 FLEXLIST (List of Personal Subscriptions Logged in at the Mobile Terminal) ............................................................. 165 5.3.17 INFOREQ .............................................................................. 167 5.3.18 INFO ...................................................................................... 168 5.3.19 TIME (Time Information) ..................................................... 170 5.3.20 AREALIST ............................................................................ 171 5.3.21 ESNREQ (Electronic Serial Number Requested).................. 173 5.3.22 ESNINFO .............................................................................. 174 5.3.23 MODE (Change of Operating Mode) .................................... 175 5.3.24 LOWPOWER ........................................................................ 176 5.4 Converted Packets............................................................................ 182 6 Mobitex Dialogues ..................................................................................... 183 6.1 Signal Flow Between Radio Modem and PC................................... 183 6.1.1 General................................................................................... 183 6.1.2 MPAKs .................................................................................. 183

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6.1.3 Flow of Control Frames......................................................... 187 6.1.4 Flow of Information Frames .................................................. 192 6.2 Dialogues, Mobile Terminal to Network ......................................... 196 6.2.1 General................................................................................... 196 6.2.2 Groups of Dialogues .............................................................. 197 6.2.3 Internal Traffic Without Address List ................................... 197 6.2.4 Internal Traffic With Address List ........................................ 200 6.2.5 Internal Traffic to Groups ...................................................... 203 6.2.6 External Traffic...................................................................... 203 6.2.7 Login...................................................................................... 204 6.2.8 Logout.................................................................................... 205 6.2.9 Activation .............................................................................. 205 6.2.10 Deactivation ........................................................................... 206 6.2.11 Inhibit User Traffic ................................................................ 207 6.2.12 Resume User Traffic.............................................................. 207 6.2.13 Updating Grouplist ................................................................ 208 6.2.14 Mode Information .................................................................. 208 6.2.15 Time Information................................................................... 208 7 Important Mobitex Functions ..................................................................... 210 7.1 Subscribers and Subscriptions ......................................................... 210 7.1.1 Mobile Terminal Subscription ............................................... 210 7.1.2 Personal Subscriptions........................................................... 210 7.1.3 Group Subscriptions .............................................................. 211 7.2 Extended Battery Saving Protocol ................................................... 211 7.2.1 Protocol Revision................................................................... 211 7.2.2 Extended Stand-By Mode...................................................... 211 7.2.3 Deep Sleep Inhibit ................................................................. 212 7.2.4 Sorting of the MANs Broadcasted in <SVP5> and <SVP6> Frames..................................................................... 212 7.2.5 Possibility for Quicker Return to Stand-By Mode for Portable Radio Modems ........................................................ 212 7.2.6 Multiple <ACK> and <ATD> Frames .................................. 213 7.2.7 <SBF_ACK> Frame .............................................................. 213 7.2.8 Roaming Criteria ................................................................... 213 7.2.9 Synchronization with the Network for Portable Radio Modems ................................................................................. 214 7.2.10 Radio Modem Response to a <SVP5> Frame ....................... 215 8 Glossary...................................................................................................... 216

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This programmers manual is written for anyone who intends to develop applications for use with radio modems. The manual describes the Mobitex Asynchronous Communication (MASC) protocol for data transfer between PCs and radio modems. The manual also describes the different data packets (MPAKs) that are used in the Mobitex network, as well as the dialogues used in Mobitex network communication.



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A radio modem that operates on the Mobitex network acts as a link between a data terminal and the network. There are various different versions of radio modems. The versions differ in appearance as they are each designed for use in a specific environment. The hardware interfaces, and how you turn the modem on or off, also differ. These differences are described in the Interface Description, which is available for each particular radio modem type.



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Mobitex (Figure 1) is a wireless, packet-switched, datacom network. The network consists mainly of exchanges, radio base stations, fixed terminals and mobile terminals. A fixed terminal is connected to the network by landline facilities. A mobile terminal is a piece of data equipment, often a portable PC or a data terminal, that is connected to a radio modem. The radio modem transmits data from the data terminal to the nearest radio base station. The radio base station directs the data to the addressed terminal, either by itself or via exchanges, depending on whether the addressed terminal is close to it, or far away.

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Figure 2 shows an OSI representation of the mobile and fixed terminals that work in the Mobitex network. The protocol shown for the fixed terminals are examples only. The OSI layers 1, 2, and 3 constitutes the three layers that specify the radio modems interfaces to a data terminal, and to the Mobitex network. The topic of this manual is the interface between the radio modem and the data terminal.

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Radio modems that use the MASC protocol for modem control come in several different physical designs. All of them share the same physical interface, namely the standard RS232/V.24. Some models may lack the usual RS232 connector, but they will have a similar function built into the interface. Please refer to the Interface Description for the radio modem that you intend to use, for details pertaining to the physical interface.



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In some models of the radio modem, the interface may also include other signals, whose function is described in the Interface Description for the individual type of radio modem.



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The purpose of this chapter is to specify the MASC commands for the radio modem and to explain the actions to expect when using them.



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The link layer determines how data is transmitted between the radio modem and a PC. In the radio modem, the link layer is implemented as per the MASC interface. The MASC protocol handles complete data packets, which are called MPAKs. Information is transferred between the radio modem and the PC in a frame format. A frame is formed as a message packet with unique characters marking the beginning and end of the frame. Sending may be initiated either from the radio modem or from the PC. An information frame must be acknowledged before the next information frame is sent. The MASC interface uses asynchronous, serial data transmission. Configurable bit rates are 1200, 2400, 4800 and 9600 bps. The initial value for a radio modem is configured at delivery and is provided by the equipment supplier. The value may be changed by an F X-frame, described later in this chapter. The characteristics of the MASC protocol are: The MASC interface uses one start bit, seven data bits, even parity and one stop bit. All characters are coded into the seven least significant bits and bit no. eight is used for parity. Error control is done by longitudinal and character parity check and frame length control. Transparent data can be sent in the hexadecimal-coded data field. The protocol permits full duplex communication.



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If frames unknown to the application are sent from the radio modem to the PC, they must be acknowledged as other, known, frames. After acknowledgement, the unknown frames may be ignored by the application.



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The text field contains the frame-significant command and its parameters. The text field consists of at least one character and a maximum of 256 characters coded as per international ASCII standard, ISO 646. Numeric information, for example command parameters, are always to be given as the ASCII codes of the corresponding hexadecimal digits 0-F. Characters permitted in the text field are: all between space (SP, hexadecimal 20) and brace (}, hexadecimal 7D), except for the std (:, hexadecimal 3A) and start (^, hexadecimal 5E) characters. Start data. The text and data fields are separated by the colon character (:, hexadecimal 3A). std must be stated even if the data field is empty. The data field consists of data. The data field is coded in hexadecimal code so that transparent data can be sent. Each byte of data to be sent is divided into half-bytes of four bits each. Each of these four-bit groups is then represented in the data field by the ASCII code of the corresponding hexadecimal digit 0-F. Thus, each input byte is represented by two characters (bytes) in the data field. See )LJXUH . The data field consists of a maximum of 1,120 characters. Permitted characters of the data field are: 0-9, A-F. A longitudinal checksum is calculated, by performing a Boolean exclusive OR operation on all characters starting with the startcharacter and ending with the last character before the check field. The check field consists of two ASCII-coded hexadecimal digits with the least significant digit in byte no. two. Characters permitted for the check field are: 0-9, A-F. The frame is terminated with the carriage return character (CR, hexadecimal 0D). A frame which is not ended with the endcharacter is ignored. The type of control frame is stated with one character. The characters used are: * (hexadecimal 2A), ? (hexadecimal 3F), ! (hexadecimal 21), # (hexadecimal 23) or & (hexadecimal 26). The sequence number for ACK frames. The sequence number is one of the characters 0 (hexadecimal 30), 1 (hexadecimal 31) or (minus sign, hexadecimal 2D).

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NACK is sent if the conditions for sending ACK are not fulfilled and the information frame: Starts with character (^). Contains one and only one colon (:). Has a total length of 10 characters or more. Ends with the end character (CR).

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Should the criteria for sending ACK or NACK not be fulfilled, no reply will be given. The frame will then be repeated by the time-out function in the sending unit.

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Parameters for the MASC 1 protocol Route received MPAKs from Mobitex network to an output Error command or function Send/receive MPAK by radio Return of MPAK not sent Return of incorrect MPAK The PC sends an MPAK to a specified output port of the radio modem F-Commands, System Control Power save mode function Change to Mobitex operation mode Contact with the Mobitex network No contact with the Mobitex network MPAK sent by radio to the network Cancel previous transmission of MPAK

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1DPH
FJ FK FL FM FN FO FP FQ FR FS FT FU FW FX FY FZ F 01 F 02 F 03 F 04 QA01 QA02 QA03 F! P PA01 PA02 PA03 PA04 PA05 PA06 PA07

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Print out current MANs from terminal Error message Activate external call indication Transmitter on/off Change to MANUAL RADIO mode Prepare to close down the radio modem Terminal MAN request/answer MASC device identity Change network identification Change of traffic area Change TEMP_DEFAULT_LIST Power control of separate radio transceiver module Configuration of CCITT-V.24 RLSD (DCD) signal Change MASC communication parameters Battery saving mode control Product information request/answer Request/List network contact status Request/List subscription information Change network request/reply Mobitex Time Packet Filter Request/List AREA LIST information (8 kbps only) Request/List roaming parameters (8 kbps only) Request/reply radio modem locking to specific up and down channel numbers Change operation mode P-Command, Request/List Parameters Request/List radio parameters Request/List identity parameters Request/List channel parameters Request/List power control parameters Request/List roaming parameters Request/List test parameters Request/List battery saving protocol parameters

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1DPH
PA09 PA10 K KA

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Request/Reply INVALID_LIST parameters Setting the MODE/SKIPNUM parameters Receive/Transmit Frequency Number Set/Receive transmit frequency band and numbers

In the following pages, the frames are described in the same order as they are listed above.

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In the following description, only the text and data fields of the frames are described.

The contents of the remaining fields are described in the Frame structure of this chapter.

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%FRPPDQG 3DUDPHWHUV IRU WKH 0$6&  3URWRFRO

The B-command is used to set communication parameters for the MASC 1 protocol. Direction: Radio modem to PC PC to Radio modem

length B

SP len

int

check CR

The text field is divided into 5 parts

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)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH %FRPPDQG

Radio modem

len

is a 3-digit ASCII-coded hexadecimal number which sets the maximum length of an information frame. Always set this field to the maximum possible frame size, i.e., hexadecimal 47E (1150 decimal). len and int are separated by a , (comma). is a 4-digit ASCII-coded hexadecimal number which sets the shortest time between two consecutive information frames. The value is given in 10 ms increments. If the value is not specified, the current timing value has to be used. The default value is 0 (zero, hexadecimal 30).

, int

The default values are used until a B-command has been received. A B-command should be the first frame sent after start-up.

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After receiving a B-command, the protocol should send a start_of_line signal to a higher protocol, to make clear that the connection is established and that the start sequence can follow. Start_of_line signal is an internal signal between the link layer and higher layer.

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'FRPPDQG 5RXWH 5HFHLYHG 03$.V IURP 0RELWH[ 1HWZRUN WR DQ 2XWSXW

Direction: PC to Radio modem

This command is only required in radio modems with more than one communication port.

D 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

MAN 6

, 1

UTG 1

, 1

TYP 1

, 1

SET 1

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PC D
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH 'FRPPDQG

Radio modem

MAN

is a 6 digit ASCII coded hexadecimal number stating the MAN for which MPAKs are to be routed to output UTG. The MAN must be one of the possible MANs of the terminal (terminal MAN, group MAN or personal MAN). is a single digit ASCII coded hexadecimal number stating the output to which received MPAKs are to be routed. is a single digit ASCII coded hexadecimal number stating the type of MPAK which is to be routed to UTG. sets/resets these parameters.

UTG

TYP SET

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UTG and TYP to be used as follows: UTG = 0 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TYP = 0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 SET = 0 1 default output printer alert terminal device: 1 (MASC protocol) terminal device: 2 terminal device: 3 terminal device: 4 terminal device: 5 terminal device: 6 no types (reset all) text data status alert all types except alert extpak hpdata dteserv set these parameters reset these parameters

After receiving the D-command, the radio modem will route incoming MPAKs (from the Mobitex network) of the specified type which are intended for the specified MAN to the function block which handles the communication (formatting etc.) for the specified output. Thus it is possible to route MPAKs to several outputs, that is, to both printer and terminal. When receiving a D-command with UTG = default output, the radio modem resets all earlier D-commands for the specified MAN and specified TYP. If, for example, the TYP is DOO W\SHV, all earlier D-commands concerning this specified MAN are reset and all types are sent to default output connection. If TYP is QR W\SHV, then all types is reset for this MAN and UTG. It is possible to set or reset an earlier D-command, using the parameter set or reset.

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The radio modem is responsible for removing the personal subscriptions from both the flexlist (network layer) and the routing table. This is done when the PC sends a logout. When the power is switched on, the radio modem sets up default outputs, that is, text, data and status to terminals. All MPAK:DTESERV are routed to output, where terminal MAN is located (may be more than one).

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(FRPPDQG (UURU &RPPDQG RU )XQFWLRQ

Direction: Radio modem to PC PC to Radio modem

E 1 The data field is empty.

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Example: PC

Radio modem does not support command. Radio modem S

E
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The data field may be used to send information about the error. This data field is a free format field with the limitations of the data field in the physical frame. The E-command data field can be used by an application. The E-command indicates that the previously received command or function cannot be executed. (Command or function is not implemented by the receiving unit or included parameters are not accepted).

1RWH

Refer to FKDSWHU  1HWZRUN 6WDWXV DQG (UURU 0HVVDJHV, for other error messages.

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0FRPPDQG 6HQG5HFHLYH 03$. YLD 5DGLR

Direction: Radio modem to PC PC to Radio modem

M 1

Without sequence number

M SP sequ-id With sequence number 1

)LJXUH 

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH 0FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG

SP sequ-id

indicates that a sequence number identity is added. If there is no SP then there is no sequ-id. is a 1-digit ASCII-coded decimal number between 0 and 9. This sequence number is the identity of the MPAK.

MPAK
)LJXUH  6WUXFWXUH RI WKH 0FRPPDQG GDWD ILHOG

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A description of the different MPAKs can be found in FKDSWHU  03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  3DFNHW )RUPDWV.

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PC M

Radio modem

FH

)LJXUH 

'LUHFWLRQ RI 0FRPPDQG ZLWKRXW VHTXHQFH QXPEHU

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

MPAK received via the radio path, are sent over the interface to the PC with the Mcommand (MAN is included in MPAK). The sequence number is not used in this Mcommand

M8

F H8
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI 0FRPPDQG ZLWK VHTXHQFH QXPEHU

The radio modem receiving the M-command sends MPAK via the radio path to the network. If the M-command contains a sequence number, the command F H indicating sent to Mobitex network is sent to the PC, together with the sequence number. Returned MPAK should also indicate sequence number. The received MPAK (to be sent via the radio path) should be a permitted MPAK containing valid information in the MPAK head and MPAK length (sender, trafstate, class, packet type, size of MPAK).

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Radio modem

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1FRPPDQG 5HWXUQ RI 03$. 1RW 6HQW

Direction: Radio modem to PC

N 1 N 1
)LJXUH 

Without additional info. SP err-code , 1 0-2 1 sequ-id 1 With additional info.

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH 1FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG

SP

indicates that an error code and/or a sequence number is added. If there is no SP then there is no error code or sequence number. is a 2-digit ASCII coded hexadecimal number between 00 and FF. Error codes are described in  1HWZRUN 6WDWXV DQG (UURU 0HVVDJHV. is a 1-digit ASCII coded decimal number between 0-9. This sequence number is an identity of the MPAK.

err-code

sequ-id

MPAK
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In manual mode MPAKs should be returned by the N-command.

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A description of the different MPAKs can be found in FKDSWHU  03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  3DFNHW )RUPDWV.

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PC M F KE0 N
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

'LUHFWLRQ RI 1FRPPDQG ZLWKRXW VHTXHQFH QXPEHU

If no sequence number is used, the radio modem has to send an F K-command containing the appropriate error code, followed by the returned packet in an Nframe. The N-command indicates to the PC that the MPAK has not been sent by radio (communication failure or transmission interrupted by F O- or F I-command). The radio modem can indicate the reason for not sending the MPAK over the radio, by adding the error code.

PC M3 N ,3

Radio modem

)LJXUH 

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If a sequence number (sequ-id) is indicated in the M-frame, then this sequence number should also be in the N-frame.

PC M8 N 13,8
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

'LUHFWLRQ RI 1FRPPDQG ZLWK VHTXHQFH QXPEHU DQG HUURU FRGH

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When a sequence number is used in the M-frame, the radio modem will only return the packet in an N-frame containing the appropriate error code and sequence number. If no error code or sequence number is valid, this parameter is not added.



5FRPPDQG 5HWXUQ RI ,QFRUUHFW 03$.

Direction: Radio modem to PC

If an R-command is received and no fault is found, the receiving unit is supposed to carry out a restart by sending an INIT frame or a B-command.

R 1 R 1
)LJXUH 

Without additional info. SP err-code , 1 0-2 1 sequ-id 1

With additional info.

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH 5FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG

SP

indicates that an error code and a sequence number are added. If there is no SP then there is no error code or sequence number. is a 2-digit ASCII coded hexadecimal number between 00 and FF. Error codes are described in FKDSWHU  1HWZRUN 6WDWXV DQG (UURU 0HVVDJHV. is a 1-digit ASCII coded decimal number between 0-9. This sequence number is an identity of the MPAK.

err-code

sequ-id

If no sequence number is used, the radio modem will send an F K-command containing the appropriate error code, followed by the returned packet in an R-frame.

MPAK
)LJXUH  6WUXFWXUH RI WKH GDWD ILHOG IRU WKH 5FRPPDQG

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PC M F K55 R
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

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The radio modem uses the R-command to return an MPAK which was received with the M-command and which does not comply with the format and the rules set by the network and link layers of Mobitex terminals. The radio modem can indicate the reason for not accepting the MPAK by adding the error code.

PC M3 R ,3
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

'LUHFWLRQ RI 5FRPPDQG ZLWK VHTXHQFH QXPEHU QR HUURU FRGH

PC M8 R 18,8
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

'LUHFWLRQ RI 5FRPPDQG ZLWK VHTXHQFH QXPEHU DQG HUURU FRGH

When a sequence number (sequ-id) is used in the M-frame, the radio modem will only return the packet in an R-frame containing the appropriate error code and sequence number.

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6FRPPDQG 7KH 3& VHQGV DQ 03$. WR D VSHFLILHG RXWSXW SRUW RI WKH UDGLR PRGHP
Direction: PC to Radio modem

This command is only required in radio modems with more than one communication port.

S 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

UTG 1

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MPAK
)LJXUH  6WUXFWXUH RI WKH GDWD ILHOG IRU WKH 6FRPPDQG

PC S
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH 6FRPPDQG

Radio modem

UTG

is a single digit ASCII coded hexadecimal number which states to which output MPAK is to be sent.

When receiving the S-command, the radio modem sends MPAK to the output stated by UTG.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

The parameter UTG is to be used as follows: UTG = 0 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F printer, without printing the MPAK-head direct to default output printer alert terminal device: 1 (MASC protocol) terminal device: 2 terminal device: 3 terminal device: 4 terminal device: 5 terminal device: 6

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When the parameter UTG = F, the data field consists of printable information except the MPAK-head. The printer should ignore the MPAK-head, this means that the information starts in byte 12.

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) FRPPDQGV 6\VWHP &RQWURO

The F-command is used by a terminal device to execute the specified function in the radio modem. The F-command is used by the radio modem to send information to the terminal.

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

listofparameters >=1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH )FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG

The data field is used only in the F T and F # commands with lists of channel numbers and short numbers. The list of parameters is composed by the second ASCII character (following the space SP) defining the function, plus a sequence of optional parameters in ASCII code as shown below.



) $ 3RZHU 6DYH 0RGH )XQFWLRQV

Direction: Radio modem to PC PC to Radio modem The F A-command is used for: Power saving mode information (applies to portables) Request/reply of roaming value Request/reply of battery status Request/reply of external power supply status Request/reply power supply status on separate transceiver module (only used in non-integrated products)

1.For a description of the power saving mode, see FKDSWHU  ,PSRUWDQW 0RELWH[ )XQFWLRQV.

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F 1
)LJXUH 

SP A function 1 1 2

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Parameters: TYPE_OF_REQUEST, VALUE Requests from the PC:

)XQFWLRQ
01 02 03 04 05

'HVFULSWLRQ
Request of Power saving mode information Request Roaming value Request radio modem battery level of a non-integrated product, or whole radio modem battery level of an integrated product Request of external battery status Request radio transceiver battery level (only used in non-integrated products with separate radio modem and radio transceiver)

The roaming value is the average received signal strength indication in the radio modems radio receiver.

1RWH

To change the power saving mode, an M-frame including the MODE MPAK or the F Y-command must be used.

F 1

SP A function , 1 1 2 1

parameter 2

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)LJXUH 

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) $IUDPH WH[W ILHOG IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP WR WKH 3& 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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Reply from the modem:

)XQFWLRQ
01 02

'HVFULSWLRQ
Power saving mode information Roaming value

3DUDPHWHU
01 = Normal mode 02 = Power saving mode RSSI average value, as an ASCII coded hexadecimal number. 00-FF in dBPV emf units. Radio modem battery value, as an ASCII coded hexadecimal number 00-64, equals 0 to 100% of full battery indication. If the product does not use an internal battery, number 64 should be returned. External battery value, as an ASCII coded hexadecimal number 00-64, equals 0 to 100% of full battery indication. Radio transceiver battery value, as an ASCII coded hexadecimal number 00-64, equals 0 to 100% of full battery indication.

03

Radio modem battery indication

04

External battery indication

05

Radio transceiver battery indication

1RWH

The radio modem inform the PC, with an F A01 indication whenever the radio has changed operating mode.

PC F A01,01
)LJXUH  3URWRFRO LQIRUPDWLRQ IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP

Radio modem

PC F A02

Radio modem

F A02,03
)LJXUH  5HTXHVW 566, YDOXH IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP

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PC F A03

Radio modem

F A03,4B
)LJXUH  5HTXHVW EDWWHU\ FKDUJH OHYHO IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP

 ) % &KDQJH WR 0RELWH[ 2SHUDWLRQ 0RGH

The radio modem sends an ACTIVE packet to the network. This command is used to activate a radio modem when changing from manual radio mode to the Mobitex network.

F
1

SP
1

B
1

)LJXUH 

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) %IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC FB

Radio modem

)LJXUH 

'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) %IUDPH

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 ) ) &RQWDFW ZLWK WKH 0RELWH[ 1HWZRUN

Direction: Radio modem to PC

The radio modem is in contact with the Mobitex network.

F
1
)LJXUH 

SP
1

F
1

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6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) )IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

PC FF
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) )IUDPH

Radio modem

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 ) * 1R &RQWDFW ZLWK WKH 0RELWH[ 1HWZRUN

Direction: Radio modem to PC

The radio modem has no contact with the Mobitex network and is trying to establish contact again (roaming procedure started).

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP G
1 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) *IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC FG
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) *IUDPH

Radio modem

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 ) + 03$. 6HQW E\ 5DGLR WR WKH 1HWZRUN

Direction: Parameter: Radio modem to PC sequ_id

F 1 F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1 SP 1

H 1 H 1 sequ_id 1

Without sequence number.

With sequence number.

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) +IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

sequ_id

is a 1-digit ASCII coded decimal number between 0 - 9

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PC FH
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) +IUDPH

Radio modem

PC F H7
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) +IUDPH ZLWK VHTXHQFH QXPEHU

The radio modem informs that MPAK has been sent to the network. The parameter sequ-id is added if sequ-id was included in the M-command.

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 ) , &DQFHO 3UHYLRXV 7UDQVPLVVLRQ RI 03$.

Direction: PC to Radio modem

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP
1

I 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) ,IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC FI F K62 N
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) ,IUDPH

Radio modem
40/2882-AE/LZT 123 778/1 A

Previously activated transmission of MPAK is cancelled. The MPAK is to be returned to the terminal by an N-command. If this command is sent from the PC after the radio modem has transmitted the MPAK to the network, the radio modem will answer with either an N-command (not acknowledged by the Mobitex network) or an F H-command (accepted by the network). If this command is sent from the PC and there are no MPAKs in the transmit buffer, the radio modem will respond with an F H-command. If no MPAK has been sent to the radio modem and the application sends an F Icommand the response from the radio modem should be F H.

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 ) - 3ULQW 2XW &XUUHQW 0$1V IURP 7HUPLQDO

Direction: PC to Radio modem

Print current MANs in terminal on printer (terminal subscription MAN, group MANs (group_list) and personal subscription MANs (flex_list) in that order. The F K-command may sporadically be sent from the radio modem to the PC on detection of errors.

F
1

SP
1

J
1

)LJXUH 

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) -IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC FJ
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) -IUDPH

Radio modem

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Direction: Parameter: Radio modem to PC code

Error message where code is the error number in ASCII coded hexadecimal digits 00 - FF (0-255).

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP K 1 1

code 2

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code

The error codes are listed in  1HWZRUN 6WDWXV DQG (UURU 0HVVDJHV.

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PC F K01
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) .FRPPDQG

Radio modem

1RWH

The F K-command is used when it is not possible to return the error code in the N-command.

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 ) / $FWLYDWH ([WHUQDO &DOO ,QGLFDWLRQ

Direction: PC to Radio modem

Activate external indication (that is, horn) for 2 seconds.

F
1

SP
1

L
1

)LJXUH 

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PC FL
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) /FRPPDQG

Radio modem

 ) 0 7UDQVPLWWHU RQRII

Direction: Parameter:
)XQFWLRQ
01 02 Transmitter off Transmitter on

PC to Radio modem x
'HVFULSWLRQ

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

F SP M 1
)LJXUH 

x 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 0FRPPDQG WH[W ILOHG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC F M0
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 0FRPPDQG

Radio modem

1RWH

When the radio modems transmitter is turned off, the radio modem, if required, will follow the same roaming algorithm and select the best base station. However, the radio modem will not attempt to transmit either ROAM or ACTIVE, or any other packets, when a cell change is performed. When the radio modem transmitter is inhibited the radio modem has to discard received M-frames from the network and must not present them to the PC, except when the M-frames are addressed to a group subscription MAN or the all terminals group MAN. Packets received from the PC during transmitter off has to be returned to the PC in an N-frame with the error code set to F8. When the radio transmitter is turned on again, it will transmit either an ACTIVE or ROAM packet to the network, as described in the roaming algorithm. The state of the transmitter will be stored at power down.

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 ) 1 &KDQJH WR 0$18$/ 5$',2 0RGH

Direction: PC to Radio modem

The radio modem sends an INACTIVE packet to the network. This command is used to deactivate a radio modem in the Mobitex network when changing to an other radio mode.

F
1

SP
1

N
1

)LJXUH 

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 1FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC FN
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 1FRPPDQG

Radio modem

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 ) 2 3UHSDUH WR &ORVH 'RZQ WKH 5DGLR 0RGHP

Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC This command is used to properly shutdown the radio modem.

F SP O 1
)LJXUH 

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 2FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC FO F K62 N FO

Radio modem

Power off
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 2FRPPDQG

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PC FO N 62,8 N 62,9 FO

Radio modem

Power off
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 2FRPPDQG

)URP WKH WHUPLQDO Command to prepare closing down (switching off) the radio modem The radio modem clears buffers of stored MPAKs. An MPAK currently being transmitted to the network will be completed. All other MPAKs will be returned to the terminal via the N-command. If there is no contact with the network, MPAKs to the network are returned by the N-command. The radio modem will store its network layer parameters, i.e., DIE/ LIVE state, GROUPLIST, FLEXLIST, AREALIST. Then the radio modem sends an INACTIVE packet to the network. Finally the radio modem confirms that its buffers are empty by sending an F O-command to the terminal. )URP WKH UDGLR PRGHP: The radio modems buffers are empty and the modem is powered down.

1RWH

If more than one device is connected, the F O-command from the radio modem should be sent to all devices.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

 ) 3 7HUPLQDO 0$1 UHTXHVWDQVZHU

Direction: Radio modem to PC PC to Radio modem

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP
1

P 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 3IUDPH WH[W ILHOG IURP WKH 3& WR WKH UDGLR PRGHP 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

48/2882-AE/LZT 123 778/1 A

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP P 1 1

xxxxxx 6

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 3IUDPH WH[W ILHOG IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP WR WKH 3& 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

FP

Request from the terminal subscription MAN. When the F P-command is sent during the initialization process, the radio modem will return the F Q-command, followed by the GROUPLIST and FLEXLIST. When the F P-command is sent any time, but not during the initialization process, the radio modem will only return the appropriate MAN response. Terminal subscription MAN from the radio modem to terminal as response to the request. xxxxxx is the MAN as a 6 digit ASCII coded hexadecimal number.

F Pxxxxxx

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Example: PC

Terminal MAN request/reply

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Radio modem FP

F P019968
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 3IUDPH

At start-up, after responding on the F P request by sending F Pxxxxxx, the radio modem may spontaneously inform the application about, for example, MASC device identity, GROUPLIST, FLEXLIST etc.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

 ) 4 0$6& 'HYLFH ,GHQWLW\

Direction: Parameter: Radio modem to PC xxx

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP Q 1 1

MCU 3

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 4IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC F QMCU
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 4FRPPDQG

Radio modem

Type of device handling the MASC protocol. F Q (MASC_DEVICE) is information to other units connected to this MASC interface. xxx = MCU xxx = MOX

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 ) 5 &KDQJH 1HWZRUN ,GHQWLILFDWLRQ

Direction: Parameters: PC to Radio modem xxxx yyyy

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP R 1 1

xxxx 4

, 1

yyyy 4

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH WH[W ILHOG IRU WKH ) 5FRPPDQG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

xxxx yyyy

is new network_ID for mobile tx in ASCII coded hexadecimal number is new network_ID for mobile rx in ASCII coded hexadecimal number

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PC F R0123,4567
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 5FRPPDQG

Radio modem

1RWH

The F R-command is to be used to indicate a change of network ID. If more than one set of parameters is prestored with the same network ID or the network ID cannot be recognised by the radio modem, the radio modem will invoke a standard list of parameters and channels if available. If the standard list is not available, the last set of parameters will be used.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

 ) 6 &KDQJH RI 7UDIILF$UHD

Direction: Parameters: Radio modem to PC outside command

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP S 1 1

outside 1

, 1

command 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH WH[W ILHOG IRU WKH ) 6FRPPDQG 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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PC F S0,0
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 6FRPPDQG

Radio modem

Indication given by the radio modem when the modem enters or leaves subscribed traffic area. At start-up the radio modem has to indicate: F S0,0 When entering a subscribed traffic area and the mobile terminal is only allowed to access subscribed traffic areas. When entering a subscribed traffic area, the mobile terminal is allowed to access all traffic areas, but may be charged a different fee when outside the subscribed traffic areas. When no subscribed traffic area is available and the mobile terminal is only allowed to access subscribed traffic areas. When no subscribed traffic area is available and the mobile terminal is allowed to access all traffic areas, but may be charged a different fee when outside the subscribed traffic areas.

F S0,1

F S1,0

F S1,1

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During continuous operation, the F S indication will be sent when there is a change in the traffic area status, that is, when changing between two subscribed traffic areas F S will not be indicated.

1RWH

No F S indication will be sent when the modem goes in or out of coverage on the same base station. The mobile terminal has entered a subscribed traffic area. The mobile terminal has left a subscribed traffic area. See definition of AREALIST in  $5($/,67

outside = 0 outside = 1 command

The PC cannot request the status of the valid area. The F S1,x response will only be used for actions where the radio modem actually roams out of a subscribed traffic area (for example, the case where the AREALIST of the radio modem is restricted). An out-of-coverage condition should not initiate an F S1,x since there is no traffic area change. The F S1,x will be used each time the radio modem sends an F F-command, or does a seamless roaming into a new traffic area. The F S-command value will match the AREALIST of the radio modem command value. The default value is 1.

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 ) 7 &KDQJH 7(03B'()$8/7B/,67

Direction: Parameters: PC to Radio modem tnum num Optional channels

This command is used to initiate, activate and deactivate the temporary default list in the radio modem.

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

T 1

tnum 2

, 1

num 2

, 1

M 1

Channels

1 8perchannelpair

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH WH[W ILHOG IRU WKH ) 7FRPPDQG

tnum

Total number of channel pairs in the temporary default list. If tnum is zero, inactivate and delete the temporary default list and return to the default list. Number of channel pairs defined in this command (num =tnum). 0= No more channels are defined in the next command. If tnum>0 the use of the temporary default list is activated. 1= Not used. 2= The temporary default list is used as a replacement for the default list. If more channels are to follow in the subsequent F T-commands, each subsequent F Tcommand will have the same M value (i.e. M=2). 3= The temporary default list is used in addition to the default list. If more channels are to follow in the subsequent F T-commands, each subsequent F Tcommand will have the same M value (i.e. M=3). Channels in the list are given in pairs and in order of upchannel and down-channel (no comma between two consecutive channels). Channels are only defined when M=2 or M=3.

num M

Channels

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Both upfreq and dofreq must be specified for each channel.

PC F TA0,10,1
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 7FRPPDQG 8VH QHZ 7(03B'()$8/7B/,67

PC F T00,00,0
)LJXUH 

Radio modem

'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 7FRPPDQG 'HOHWH 7(03B'()$8/7B/,67

The scanning mode of the channel lists can be set up in two ways. The temporary default list can either be used in replacement of the default list or it can be used in addition to the default list. An F T-command with M=0 must be supplied to indicate the end of the channel list, regardless of whether num is equal or less than tnum. Parameters tnum, num and M are in ASCII coded hexadecimal digits. The list itself is sent in the data field of the frame. The data field (channels) includes the channel list. Each channel occupies two bytes (four ASCII coded hexadecimal characters). The channels are entered in terms of channel numbers and are ordered as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 Channel #1 upfreq (the frequency used to send to the base station) Channel #1 dofreq (the frequency used to receive from the base station) Channel #2 upfreq Channel #3 dofreq etc. When tnum = 0, both num and M has to be set to zero.

1RWH

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

Example 1, The temporary default list is initiated. F T03,03,2:01E60E1601E70E1701E80E18 Example 2, The temporary default list is activated. F T,03,00,0 Example 3, The temporary default list is deactivated and deleted. F T,00,00,0

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 ) 8 3RZHU &RQWURO RI 6HSDUDWH 5DGLR 7UDQVFHLYHU 0RGXOH

Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC Parameters: TYPE_OF_REPLY or TYPE_OF_COMMAND

This command is used to request the radio transceiver power ON/OFF(STANDBY) status, and to command the radio transceiver to switch ON or OFF(STANDBY). The F U-command is only used with non-integrated radio modem products (with separate radio transceiver module). 6WDWXV UHTXHVW IURP WKH 3&

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

U 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 8FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG LQ UHTXHVW IURP WKH 3& WR WKH UDGLR PRGHP

388/LZE401133,R1

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

U 1

TYPE_OF_REPLY(01or02) 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 8FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG LQ UHSO\ IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP WR WKH 3& 'HVFULSWLRQ
Radio transceiver ON Radio transceiver OFF (STANDBY)

7<3(B2)B5(3/<
01 02

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

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F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

U 1

TYPE_OF_COMMAND(01or02) 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) 8FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG LQ D VZLWFK FRPPDQG IURP WKH 3& WR WKH UDGLR PRGHP 'HVFULSWLRQ
To switch radio transceiver ON To switch radio transceiver OFF (STANDBY)

7<3(B2)B&200$1'
01 02

PC

FU F U01
'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) 8FRPPDQG

Radio modem

)LJXUH 

On the reception of a OFF (STANDBY) state F U-command order from the PC, the RM should send an INACTIVE packet to the network before it turns the radio transceiver module to OFF (STANDBY) state. The RM should send an ACTIVE packet to the network on the reception of an ON F U-command order after the radio transceiver module is turned on.

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 ): &RQILJXUDWLRQ RI &&,779 5/6' '&' 6LJQDO

Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC Parameter: TYPE_OF_CONFIGURATION

This command is used by the PC to configure the CCITT-V.24 RECEIVE LINE SIGNAL DETECTOR (RLSD) signal also commonly known as DATA CARRIER DETECT (DCD), in the radio modem, and to request the current configuration of the RLSD signal. If the RLSD signal or command is not implemented, the radio modem should send the E-command as a response. &RQILJXUDWLRQ VWDWXV UHTXHVW IURP WKH 3&

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

W 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) :FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG LQ UHTXHVW IURP WKH 3& WR WKH UDGLR PRGHP

Answer from the radio modem: RLSD signal configuration command from the PC:

479/LZE401133,R1

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

W 1

TYPE_OF_CONFIGURATION 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) :FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG LQ FRPPDQG IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP WR WKH 3& 'HVFULSWLRQ
No condition (always asserted) Network coverage status (asserted only when the radio modem is in coverage)

7<3(B2)B&21),*85$7,21
00 01

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

PC

FW F W01

Radio modem

)LJXUH 

'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) :FRPPDQG

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 ) ; &KDQJH 0$6& &RPPXQLFDWLRQ 3DUDPHWHUV

Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The F X-command is used for setting the data bitrate on the MASC interface between the radio modem and the PC when the link is in operation. The PC requests a new bitrate by sending an F X-command (F X-request) and the radio modem answers with an F X-command (F X-answer) indicating which bitrate it can accept. If the radio modem cannot accept the requested bitrate it must answer with a ORZHU suggested bitrate. If the PC receives an answer which is different from the proposed, it will send a new proposal with either the suggested bitrate from the radio modem or a lower bitrate. If the proposed bitrate is accepted, the radio modem will send an F X-answer with the same bitrate. When the radio modem receives a link ACK on the F X-answer, the communication parameter is set and the link is restarted. When the PC receives an F X-answer which is identical with the proposed bitrate, it will set the communication parameters and the link is restarted. The PC will suspend the transmission of M-frames when it sends the F X-request. The radio modem will suspend the transmission of M-frames when it receives the F X-request. If the radio modem has an unacknowledged link frame, it has to be acknowledged by the PC before the radio modem sends the F X-answer. The PC and the radio modem resume traffic when the link connection is re-established (by the exchange of INIT/IACK frames or B/ACK frames). If the link layer and physical layer indicate a link restart (DSR/DTR : inactive), the communication will be re-established using the new bitrate. The new bitrate will not be saved when powering off the radio modem or the PC. After power up of the PC or the radio modem, the default bitrate will be used.

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP X function , parameter 1 1 2 1 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH WH[W ILHOG LQ WKH ) ;IUDPH 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

3DUDPHWHU YDOXHV WKDW FDQ EH VHW

)XQFWLRQ
F X command from the PC (request) 01

1R

'HVFULSWLRQ
Request to set new bitrate from PC

3DUDPHWHU
01 = 1200 bps 02 = 2400 bps 03 = 4800 bps 04 = 9600 bps

F X command from the radio modem (answer)

01

Bitrate that may be accepted by the radio modem

01 = 1200 bps

02 = 2400 bps 03 = 4800 bps 04 = 9600 bps

F X01, 04

F X01,04 Set new bit rate Restart link

)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) ;FRPPDQG

Set new bit rate Restart link

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PC

Radio modem

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PC F X01,04

Radio modem
The request bit rate is not accepted by the radio modem, a lower rate is proposed.

F X01,02

F X01,02 F X01,02

Set new bit rate Restart link

Set new bit rate Restart link

)LJXUH 

%LWUDWH QHJRWLDWLRQ

 ) < %DWWHU\ 6DYLQJ 0RGH &RQWURO

Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC Parameter: Mode

The F Y-command is used to change the operating mode of the radio link layer in the radio modem. If the radio modem cannot change to the requested operating mode an F Y-command will be sent back to the PC stating the actual operating mode. This response may not be immediate as the mode change in the radio modem involves communication with the network (sending a Mode packet to the network). If the radio modem is unable to handle the F Y-command, it will send an E frame to the PC. ) <FRPPDQG IURP WKH 3& RUGHU

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

Y 1

Mode 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) <FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG

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The proposed bit rate is not requested by the PC, accepted by the radio modem.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

0RGH
00 01

'HVFULSWLRQ
The radio modem is ordered to change to Normal mode. The radio modem is ordered to change to Battery saving mode

) <IUDPH IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP UHVSRQVH

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

Y 1

Mode 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) <IUDPH WH[W ILHOG 'HVFULSWLRQ

The radio modem has changed to Normal mode. The radio modem has changed to Battery saving mode.

0RGH
00 01

484/LZE401133,R1

PC

F Y01 FY01
'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) <IUDPH

Radio modem

)LJXUH 

( IUDPH IURP UDGLR PRGHP WR 3& The radio modem is unable to handle the Battery saving protocol or cannot interpret the F Y-command.

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 ) = 3URGXFW ,QIRUPDWLRQ 5HTXHVW$QVZHU

Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC Parameter: TYPE_OF_REQUEST

This command is used to request the product information from a radio modem. The product information listed here includes software identification, software version and physical serial number. 5HTXHVW IURP WKH 3&

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP Z function 1 1 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH WH[W ILHOG LQ WKH ) =IUDPH LQ UHTXHVW IURP WKH 3& 'HVFULSWLRQ
Request software identification Request software version Request of physical serial number Request radio information

)XQFWLRQ
01 02 03 04

$QVZHU IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP The product information field is a variable field used for manufacturer-specific information.

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F 1
)LJXUH 

SP Z function , product information 1 1 2 1 1 - 20

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

)XQFWLRQ
01 02 Software identification Software version

'HVFULSWLRQ

$QVZHU IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP The physical serial number consists of three fields: xxx/yy/zzzzzz.

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP Z 03 xxx / 1 1

yy / zzzzzz 1-6

2 1-3 1 1-2 1

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) =IUDPH WH[W ILHOG FRQWDLQLQJ SK\VLFDO VHULDO QXPEHU IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP WR WKH 3& ) = 7KH GDWD ILHOG LV HPSW\

xxx yy zzzzzz
)XQFWLRQ
03

is the manufacturers code. is the model number. is the identification number.

'HVFULSWLRQ
Physical serial number

The physical serial number is stored in the radio modem in its fixed format, that is, 001/02/000003 but may be conveyed on the MASC link by suppressing leading zeros, that is, F Z031/2/3.

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$QVZHU IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP

F SP Z TYPE_OF_REQUEST(04) ,(2Chex) 1 1 1 2 1

RadioProductInformation 120

)LJXUH 

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH WH[W ILHOG LQ UHSO\ IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP WR WKH 3& 'HVFULSWLRQ
Radio product information

)XQFWLRQ
04

The Radio Product Information is a variable field used for manufacturer specific transceiver information.

PC F Z02 F Z02,R1A
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) =FRPPDQG

Radio modem

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

 )  6KRUW 1XPEHU /LVW

This command is only required in radio modems with more than one communication port. F# F# Request from terminal for short number list. XXList of short numbers from the radio modem or PC. The list contains short numbers which are common to the radio modem and all connected terminals (general short numbers). It is sent by the terminal to set up this list and by the radio modem as a reply to the F# request command from the terminal. XX is the number of short numbers in the list in ASCII coded hexadecimal digits in the range 00-32 (0-50 decimal). The list itself is sent in the data field of the frame. In the list, the actual numbers corresponding to each short number from 1 and up are given as ASCII coded digits with a maximum of 20 digits each. The numbers are separated by the character , (comma).

PC F#
)LJXUH  'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) FRPPDQG

Radio modem

1RWH

Only the one-character function can be included in an F command, for example, F P123456.

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 )  5HTXHVW/LVW 1HWZRUN &RQWDFW 6WDWXV

This command gives the PC possibility to get information from the radio modem concerning network contact and whether the modem is allowed to send a message or not.

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

01 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH ) FRPPDQG WH[W ILHOG LQ UHTXHVW IRU SDUDPHWHUV IURP WKH 3& WR WKH UDGLR PRGHP

397/LZE401133,R1

F 1
)LJXUH 

SP 1

01 2

Netw.cont. 1

, 1

DIE/LIVE 2

6WUXFWXUH RI WKH WH[W ILHOG LQ UHSO\ IURP WKH UDGLR PRGHP WR WKH 3&

The parameters can either be 1 or 2 in ASCII. 0RELWH[ 1HWZRUN &RQWDFW 1=No contact with the network. 2=Contact with the network. /,9(',( PRGH LQ WKH UDGLR PRGHP 1 = Die 2 = Live

PC

F 01 F 012,2
'LUHFWLRQ RI WKH ) FRPPDQG

Radio modem

)LJXUH 

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This command gives the PC information about terminal MAN, personal subscription logged in and which groups that the terminal is member of.

F 1
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The list of parameters consists of a number of ASCII coded hexadecimal numbers separated by , (comma). If a parameter is not available or not given, this parameter is not included. The parameters are sent in the following order:
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Terminal MAN Flexlist (MAN 1-7) Grouplist (MAN 1-15) 3 21 45

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC Parameters: NID synchronization pattern when receiving from base station (BASE): Network operator name: No of Bytes / No of ASCII characters 2/4

1-8

The F 03-command is used for changing the network the radio modem is operating on and also to select the DEFAULT LIST associated with a specific operator. Three parameters are associated with using this command: The network ID (NID) synchronization patterns from BASE to MOB, the operator name and the preprogrammed DEFAULT LISTs. The command can also be used to request the current setting of NID and operator name. The network IDs are administrated by MOA.

1RWH

The F 03-command is used to change both the network ID and associated parameters for the named network prestored in the radio modem. If the network operators name is not stored or not available, or if the network ID and network operators name are mismatched, the radio modem will issue an error code (recommended F K66 - Illegal Network ID) and remain on the current network.

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SP 1

03 2

NID:BASE 4

Networkoperatorname 1-8

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SP 1

03 2

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Networkoperatorname 1-8

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F 03 F 03B433RAMUS

Radio modem

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The F 04-command is used for enabling/disabling the Mobitex Time Packet Filter. When the Mobitex Time Packet Filter is enabled all MPAK TIME packets received from the Mobitex network should be discarded (that is, the packets should not be sent to the PC). Furthermore the command can be used by the application to request the current setting of the Mobitex Time Packet Filter.

F 1

SP 1

04 2

0 1

Setting 1

whereSetting: 0=MobitexTimePacketFilterdisabled 1=MobitexTimePacketFilterenabled

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1 1

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F 1

SP 1

04 2

2 1

Setting 1

whereSetting: 0=MobitexTimePacketFilterdisabled 1=MobitexTimePacketFilterenabled

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F 041 F 0420

Radio modem

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The command is used by the terminal to get AREALIST information.

QA01 4

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SP 1

Listofparameters 1or19

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QA01 List of Parameters

Radio modem

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The list of parameters consists of a number of ASCII coded hexadecimal numbers separated by , (comma). If a parameter is not available or not given, this parameter is not included. The parameters are sent in the following order:
3DUDPHWHU
Arealist Command 8 1

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For more information please refer to  $5($/,67.

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The command is used by the terminal to get roaming parameter information.

QA02 4

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PC QA02

QA02 List of Parameters

Radio modem

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The list of parameters consists of a number of ASCII coded hexadecimal numbers separated by the comma character (,). If a parameter is not available or not given, this parameter is not included. The parameters are sent in the following order:
3DUDPHWHU
Frame sync, mobile rx RSSI_PROC 0=frame mode 1=continous mode RSSI_PERIOD SCAN_TIME Number of bases in table Current base_id Current area_id roaming_value /LVW Base_id (if Frame mode) Area_id (if Frame mode) or Dofreq (if CONTINUOS mode) roaming value dbVemf 1 1 2 1 100ms 1200ms 1 1 1 1 1 1

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2 1

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This command is used by a PC to lock or unlock the radio modem to specific up and down channel numbers. When the radio modem locking is invoked, the base evaluation process in both normal channel monitoring and quick scan modes is disabled until the unlock command is issued. The radio modem will listen for the base and area IDs in ROAM frames on the specified down-link frequency, and then send a ROAM packet if the newly locked channels are different from the original ones. The radio modem in locking state must not be reset during a power-cycle. While in locking state, the radio modem has to accept and react properly to the link channel change order (<BKD>) or fleet division orders (<SVP2>) and (<SVP4>) from the base station. The radio modem will notify the PC when it goes in and out of network coverage with MASC F F and F G commands. Only the PC or application can determine when locking or unlocking is required.

1RWH

The use of this command may cause the radio modem to lose the network contact for a prolonged period of time due to shadowing affects of the base station, change of frequency planning and rearrangement of channel numbers by the network operator, etc.

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QA03 4

SP 1

UP_FREQ 4

, 1

DO_FREQ 4

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PC

QA03 0F45 0315 QA 03 00

Radio modem

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All parameters are in ASCII coded hexadecimal numbers.

3DUDPHWHU
UP_FREQ DO_FREQ

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Channel number for the up-link frequency; range 0001 - 1FFF (decimal 0001 - 8191) Channel number for the down-link frequency; range 0001 - 1FFF (decimal 0001 - 8191)

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2/4 2/4

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The UP_FREQ and DO_FREQ must be in pairs with a fixed network dependent frequency separation.

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SP 1

STATES_CODE , 2

, 1

RSSI 2

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STATUS_CODE

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Status for locking request in bitmapped ASCII coded hexadecimal format: 00 - invalid UP_FREQ and DO_FREQ; request aborted (see NOTE) 01 - invalid DO_FREQ; request aborted (see NOTE) 10 - invalid UP_FREQ; request aborted (see NOTE) 11 - locked OK

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RSSI

Average RSSI value of locked base station in ASCII coded hexadecimal format, ranging from 00-FF in dBV emf units. The parameter is only included when STATUS_CODE is 11

1/2

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An invalid parameter indicates that the stated parameter is not a valid Mobitex channel, or a low RSSI value prevents the radio modem from locking onto the base (in case of invalid DO_FREQ), or unsuccessful transmission on the specified UP_FREQ. The radio modem will return to the original state when request is aborted. The radio modem and the PC will suspend the transmission of MPAKs on the MASC interface until the QA03 reply is sent by the radio modem.

+RZ WR XQORFN WKH UDGLR PRGHP ORFNLQJ VWDWH Direction: PC to Radio modem

This command will cause the radio modem to unlock and resume/continue normal operation.

QA03 4

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This command is required in radio modems supporting the battery saving functionality. The F ! command is used to change the operation mode (the MODE parameter) and the SKIPNUM parameter in the radio modem. If the radio modem is unable to handle the F ! command, it has to send an E frame to the PC. Example: The command given from the PC in this example sets the MODE parameter to EDWWHU\ VDYLQJ PRGH, the SKIPNUM parameter to eight and the command orders the radio modem to report the new parameter to the radio base station: )  Orders from the PC to the Radio modem.

SP

Report MODE SKIPNUM

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Radio modem

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5HSRUW RQH $6&,, FKDUDFWHU The parameter 5HSRUW in this command is used to determine whether an MPAK MODE or MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype MODE, is to be sent to the Mobitex network. 0 1 do not send MODE to the Mobitex network. This value is only used for test purposes. send MODE to the Mobitex network. This value must be used by all applications using the MASC interface.

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02'( RQH $6&,, FKDUDFWHU 0 1 The radio modem is ordered to change to 1RUPDO 0RGH The radio modem is ordered to change to %DWWHU\ 6DYLQJ 0RGH.

6.,3180 RQH $6&,, FKDUDFWHU 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 SKIPNUM = 2n, where Q is the value passed in this MASC command. For example, if the value three is passed in the command then the SKIPNUM value shall be set to eight. The radio modem is ordered to change the given SKIPNUM value. If any other value than those specified here is given, the radio modem shall respond with an E frame. Responses from the radio modem to the PC.

SP

Report MODE SKIPNUM

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The figure above shows the layout of the response from the radio modem to the PC. The fields will be interpreted as described below. 5HSRUW 0 The new parameters were successfully set. No MPAK MODE or MPAK LOW_POWER was sent to the base radio station. The new parameters were successfully set. The new parameters were reported to the base radio station.

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0RGH The response states the actual operation mode. 0 1 The radio modem is ordered to change to 1RUPDO 0RGH The radio modem is ordered to change to %DWWHU\ 6DYLQJ 0RGH.

6.,3180 The response states the actual SKIPNUM value. SKIPNUM = 2n, where Q is the value given in the response. (IUDPH IURP WKH 5DGLR 0RGHP WR WKH 3& An E-frame sent from the radio modem to the PC indicates that the radio modem is unable to handle the battery saving protocol or illegal values were given to the parameters in the command.

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These functions are considered W\SH WHVW IXQFWLRQV (the radio modem must comply with these functions).

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These functions should only be used during type testing and must be disabled for normal use.

P 1

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SP 1

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The P-command is used by the terminal to request radio protocol parameters and by the radio modem to send these parameters as a reply to the request. The list of parameters consists of a number of ASCII coded hexadecimal numbers separated by , (comma). The parameters are to be sent in the following order:
3DUDPHWHU
Slot_length Timeout_short Timeout_long Free_slots Rand_slots Current_base (internal parameters in the radio modem) Chosen_slot (internal parameters in the radio modem) 1 1 1 1 1 2 1

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3DUDPHWHU
Max_access Max_rep Priority (internal parameter in the radio modem) Sequential number up (term. MAN) Sequential numbers down (term. MAN + 15 groups) Upfreq (current) Dofreq (current) Flexlist (MAN 1- 7) Grouplist (MAN 1 - 15) 1 1 1 1 16 2 2 21 45

1R RI E\WHV

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA01 command is set by a terminal to the radio modem to request radio protocol parameters. If any of the parameters are unavailable, the radio modem may present either zeros or a blank (empty) in the corresponding location. The terminal sends PA01 to the radio modem which responds with the following:

PA01 4

<SPACE> 1

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LIST OF PARAMETERS

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PA01,TIMEOUT, SLOT-LENGTH, FREE-SLOTS, RAND-SLOTS, MAXACCESS, MAX-SPEECH, TXPOWQ, RSSI-PROC, RSSI-PERIOD, SCANTIME, BAD-BASE, GOOD-BASE, BETTER-BASE, QPOS, CURRENT-BASE All values are given in ASCII coded Hexadecimal numbers:
3DUDPHWHU
TIMEOUT

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<BKD>

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1 byte

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When attempting to access a traffic channel, the original channel if no ACK is received within TIMEOUT seconds. Value is 1-255 seconds. The length of each slot in a <FRI> cycle. Value is (32/bitrate)x SLOT_LENGTH.

SLOT_LENGTH

<FRI>

1 byte

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FREE_SLOTS RAND_SLOTS MAX_REP

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<FRI> <FRI> <FRI>

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1 byte 1 byte 1 byte

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The total number of slots available in a <FRI> cycle The total number of random slots available in i <FRI> cycle. The maximum number of retransmissions before a packet is considered failed. If no acknowledgement is received after MAX_REP retransmissions, the radio modem starts evaluating other base stations. The number of blocks that may be sent in an <MRM> frame without using access request. The number of blocks that may be sent in a line connection request without using access request. The decrease in output power (0-255 dB below nominal level) to be used by the mobile. 0 is used until the signal is received. The method of signal strength measurement: 0 = FRAME; 1 = Continuous. Time used by the roaming algorithm (0-255x20ms). The length of time when the radio modem scans surrounding system channels (0-255x100ms). Used by the roaming algorithm to define the lowest signal strength from the current base station that is considered usable. Used by the roaming algorithm to determine when a base station signal is acceptable as a current base. Used by the roaming algorithm to determine when to roam to a better base station signal. This is the signal strength improvement above which the radio modem should switch to a new current base. Current position in the queue, waiting for speech.

MAX_ACCESS

<FRI>

1 byte

MAX_SPEECH

<FRI>

1 byte

TXPOW

<SVP>

1 byte

RSSI_PROC

<SVP>

1 byte

RSSI_PERIOD SCAN_TIME

<SVP> <SVP>

1 byte 1 byte

BAD_BASE

<SVP>

1 byte

GOOD_BASE

<SVP>

1 byte

BETTER_BASE

<SVP>

1 byte

QPOS

<VKT>

1 byte

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CURRENT_BASE

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<SVP>

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2 byte

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Base and Area ID of the base station to which the radio modem is currently roamed. Derived from the frame head of a ROSI frame sent from the base. (Bits 0-5=AREA_ID, bits 6-11=BASE_ID, bits 12-15=0). A random slot is chosen by the radio modem. Internal to the radio modem. Used to give access only to mobile terminals above a stated priority level. A radio modem belongs to one of four priority groups. Each group will be either in a normal or raised state. The sending radio modem will change to a raised state when MAX_REP is exceeded. The channel on which the base station is receiving. The channel on which the base station is transmitting. The channel on which the base station will receive after switching to a traffic channel in response to a change channel order. The channel on which the base station will transmit after switching to a traffic channel in response to a change channel order. The network ID of the base station to which the radio modem is transmitting. This ID is derived from the frame head of a ROSI frame sent from the base. The network ID of the base station from which the radio modem is receiving. This ID is derived from the frame head of a ROSI frame sent from the base. The Area ID of the base station with which the radio modem is communicating. This ID is derived from the frame head of a ROSI frame sent from the base.

CHOSEN_SLOT PRIO <FRI> <SVP> <TST>

1 byte 3 bits

UPFREQ DOFREQ ACCESS_CHANN EL_UPFREQ ACCESS_CHANN EL_DOFREQ NETWORK ID (TX)

<SVP> <SVP> <BKD>

2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes

<BKD>

2 bytes

<SVP>

2 bytes

NETWORK ID (RX)

<SVP>

2 bytes

Area ID

<SVP>

1 byte

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PA01 0A ,11 ,05 ,05 ,08 ,01 ,00 ,00 ,01 ,05 ,0F ,01 ,05 ,06 ,00 ,00CF ,03 ,00 ,02FB ,0F2B CURRENT_BASE=BASE3,AREA 15 CHOSEN SLOT=3 TIME_OUT=10 seconds SLOT_LENGTH=68 ms FREE_SLOTS=5 ACCESS_CHANNEL_DOFREQ=channel 3602 RAND_SLOTS=5 MAX_REP=8 MAX_ACCESS=1 MAX_SPEECH=0 RSSI_PROC=Continous TXPOW=0 dB RSSI_PERIOD=100 ms SCAN_TIME=1.5 seconds BAD_BASE=1 dB GOOD_BASE=5 dB BETTER_BASE=6 dB QPOS=0 UPFREQ=channel 763 DOFREQ=Channel 3883 PRIORITY=0

,01E2 ,0E12 ,BF33 ,B433 ,0F ACCESS_CHANNEL_UPFREQ=channel 482 NETWORK ID (TX)=RMDUS NETWORK ID (RX)=RMDUS AREA ID=15

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA02 command is sent by a terminal to the radio modem to request identity parameters. If any of the parameters are unavailable, the radio modem may present either zeros or a blank (empty) in the corresponding location. The terminal sends a PA02 to the radio modem which responds with the following:

PA02 4

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PA 02 PA 02
LIST OF PARAMETERS

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PA02, Terminal MAN, ESN, FLEXLIST, GROUPLIST......SEQ_NUM_UP, SEQ_NUM_DO1......SEQ_NUM_DO15 All values are given in ASCII coded Hexadecimal numbers:
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Terminal MAN ESN

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3 bytes 4 bytes

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24-bit number stored in the radio modem. Programmable by the network operator. 32-bit Electronic Serial Number programmed by the radio modem manufacturer. Manufacturers Code = 8 bits (0-255), Model Number = 6bits (0-63), Security number = 18 bits displayed using an algorithm. A list of up to seven Personal MANs stored in the radio modem. A list of up to 15 Group MANs stored in the radio modem. Contains the next sequence number to be used for transmitting from the radio modem to the base station (0-14). This number is incremented by one for each new <MRM> frame that is transmitted. Contains the next sequence number of the last <MRM> frame received from the base station. The sequence numbers are stored for the Terminal MAN and each of the 15 possible Group MANs. A 24-bit number stored in the radio modem. The number is programmable by the network operator. A 32-bit Electronic Serial Number programmed by the radio modem manufacturer. Manufacturers Code = 8 bits (0-255), Model Number = 6 bits (0-63), Security number = 18 bits displayed using an algorithm. A list of up to seven Personal MANs stored in the radio modem. A list of up to 15 Group MANs stored in the radio modem.

FLEXLIST GROUPLIST SEQ_NUM_UP

21 bytes 45 bytes 1 byte

SEQ_NUM_DO1-15

16 bytes

Terminal MAN ESN

3 bytes 4 bytes

FLEXLIST GROUPLIST

21 bytes 45 bytes

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SEQ_NUM_UP

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1 byte

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Contains the next sequence number to be used for transmitting from the radio modem to the base station (0-14). This number is incremented by one for each new <MRM> frame that is transmitted. Contains the next sequence number of the last <MRM> frame received from the base station. Sequence numbers are stored for the Terminal MAN and each of the 15 possible Group MANs.

SEQ_NUM_DO1-15

16 bytes

PA02

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA03 command is sent by a terminal to the radio modem to request default channel list parameters. If any of the parameters are unavailable, the radio modem may present either zeros or a blank (empty) in the corresponding location. The terminal sends PA03 to the radio modem which responds with the following:

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PA03, CHANNEL-LIST, NO-CHAN-IN-LIST, NO-CHAN-IN-COM, CH1UPFREQ, CH1-DOFREQ...... All values are given in ASCII coded Hexadecimal numbers:
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CHANNEL_LIST

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Represents the contents of the following list. 01 = DEFAULT_LIST 02 = CURRENT_LIST 03 = TEMP_DEFAULT_LIST The radio modem responds with the list it is currently evaluating. The total number of channels included in the following list. In cases such as the DEFAULT_LIST, multiple <MRM> frames are used to send the list.

NO_CHAN_IN_LIST

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When multiple <MRM>s are used to send a list, this is the number of channels included in the current <MRM> frame. The order of the channels in the default list is determined by the manufacturer.

For DEFAULT_LIST: CH1_UPFREQ CH1_DOFREQ . . . CHn_UPFREQ CHn_DOFREQ For CURRENT_LIST 2 bytes 2 bytes . . . 2 bytes 2 bytes

Receive channel of the first base station in the default list. Transmit channel of the first base station in the default list. . . . Receive channel of the last base station in the default list. Transmit channel of the last base station in the default list. Received by the mobile terminal in the <SVP> frame and lists the system channels used by neighbouring base radio stations. Used in Normal channel monitoring when scanning other system channels. The channels in the CURRENT_LIST are in signal strength order. The list contains the channel numbers that are currently being scanned by the radio modem.

CH1_UPFREQ CH1_DOFREQ . . . CHn_UPFREQ CHn_DOFREQ For TEMPORARY DEFAULT_LIST CH1_UPFREQ CH1_DOFREQ

2 bytes 2 bytes . . . 2 bytes 2 bytes

Receive channel of the first base station in the current list. Transmit channel of the first base station in the current list. . . . Receive channel of the last base station in the current list. Transmit channel of the last base station in the current list. A shortened list stored in the radio modem that replaces or supplements the default list when scanning. Used to speed up the roaming procedure.

2 bytes 2 bytes

Receive channel of the first base station in the temporary default list. Transmit channel of the first base station in the temporary default list.

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Receive channel of the last base station in the temporary default list. Transmit channel of the last base station in the temporary default list.

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NETWORK ID (RX)=RMDUS AREA ID=15 ACCESS_CHANNEL_UPFREQ=channel 482 NETWORK ID (TX)=RMDUS

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PA03 01,0014, 0A, 01FT, 0E25, 01F6, OE26, 01F7, 0E27, 01F8, 0E28, 01F9, 0E29, 01FA, 0E2A, 01FB, 0E2B, 01FC, 0E2C, 01FD, 0E2D, 01FE, 0E2E ([DPSOH  Example of a response to PA03 (TEMPORARY_DEFAULT_LIST): PA03 03, 00A, 0A, 01E1, 0E11, 01E2, 0E12, 01E3, 0E13, 01E4, 0E14, 01E5, 0E15, 01E6, 0E16, 01E7, 0E17, 01E8, 0E18, 01E9, 0E19, 01EA, 0E1A

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA04 command is used to request the radio modem power control parameters.

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All values are given in ASCII coded Hexadecimal numbers:

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Maximum output capability of the radio modem. The RSSI_OFFSET is the calculated offset added to the GOOD_BASE and BAD_BASE parameters due to the radio modem having an output power lesser than the stated nominal output power in the network. The ROAM_VALUE is the latest Roam Value (RV) of the CURRENT_BASE This is the current threshold used in the roaming algorithm. The GOOD_BASE value in the answer includes the RSSI_OFFSET correction. This parameter is used in the dynamic output power control algorithm and is a programmable parameter in the radio modem. This is a power reduction order sent from the base station in the <SVP> frames. The Pout parameter is the current actual output power of the radio modem after the dynamic output power control is applied.

ROAM_VALUE (dBV) GOOD_BASE (dBV)

1 byte 1 byte

TXADJ (dB)

1 byte

TXPOW (dB) Pout(dBm)

1 byte 1 byte

PA04 ,1E ,03 ,17 ,15 ,19 ,00 ,1E

Pmax=30 dBm (2W) RSSI_OFFSET=3 dB ROAM_VALUE=23 dBuV GOOD_BASE=21 dBuV TXADJ=25 dB TXPOW=0 dB Pout=30 dBm (2W)

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA05 command is sent by a terminal to the radio modem to request parameters. The response shows the channel numbers currently evaluated and scanned by the radio modem. If any of the parameters are unavailable, the radio modem may present either zeros or a blank (empty) in the corresponding location. The terminal sends a PA05 to the radio modem which responds with the following:

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PA05 NO_BASE_IN LIST, CURRENT_BASE_ID, ROAMING_VALUE, DO_FREQ_CH1, ROAMING_VALUE_CH1.....DO_FREQ_CHxx, ROAMING_VALUE_CHxx All values are given in ASCII coded Hexadecimal numbers, except CURRENT_BASE_ID:
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The total number of channels in the following list. Area Base ID of the base station to which the radio modem is currently roamed.

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ROAMING_VALUE_CURRENT DO_FREQ_CH1 ROAMING_VALUE_CH1 . . . DO_FREQ_CHn ROAMING_VALUE_CHn

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Average value of the received signal strength of CURRENT_BASE. Transmit channel of a base station that is being monitored by the radio modem. Average value of the received signal strength of CH1. . . . The last transmit channel of a base station that is being monitored by the radio modem. Average value of the received signal strength of CHxx.

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ROAMING_VALUE_CH1 through ROAMING_VALUE_CHxx will be in descending order. The DO_FREQ_XX or Base IDs need not to be entirely in the current list.

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ROAMING_VALUE CH8=17 dB DO_FREQ of CH8=Channel 3887 ROAMING_VALUE CH7=20 dB DO_FREQ of CH7=Channel 3667 ROAMING_VALUE CH6=21 dB DO_FREQ of CH6=Channel 3889 ROAMING_VALUE CH5=21 dB ,0F2D ,10 ,0F32 ,0F ,0E54 ,09 ,0F2C ,08 ,0E52 ,06 ,0E50 ,04 DO_FREQ of CH5=Channel 3661 ROAMING_VALUE CH4=22 dB DO_FREQ of CH4=Channel 3882 ROAMING_VALUE CH3=22 dB DO_FREQ of CH3=Channel 3881 ROAMING_VALUE CH2=25 dB DO_FREQ of CH2=Channel 3888 ROAMING_VALUE CH1=25 dB DO_FREQ of CH1=Channel 3662 ROAMING_VALUE for CURRENT_BASE=48 dB CURRENT_BASE_ID=ID 3, AREA ID 15 NO_BASE_IN_LIST=15 ROAMING_VALUE_CH14=4 dB DO_FREQ of CH14=Channel 3664 ROAMING_VALUE_CH13=6 dB DO_FREQ of CH13=Channel 3666 ROAMING_VALUE_CH12=8 dB DO_FREQ of CH12=Channel 3884 ROAMING_VALUE_CH11=9 dB DO_FREQ of CH11=Channel 3668 ROAMING_VALUE_CH10=15 dB DO_FREQ of CH10=Channel 3890 ROAMING_VALUE_CH9=16 dB DO_FREQ of CH9=Channel 3885

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA06 command is sent by the terminal to the radio modem to request radio protocol parameters and to perform special radio tests.

PA06 4

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The function is an ASCII coded decimal number ranging between 00 to 99, and is used to describe a specific request or reply. The LIST_OF_PARAMETER consists of ASCII coded hexadecimal numbers separated by the character comma (,). The parameter will not be included if it is not available or not provided. The table below describes how to use the parameters FUNCTION and LIST_OF_PARAMETERS.
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Set current_base1 (Request the RM to lock.

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05

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06

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0 0 0 0 1 byte

11

Start transmission of scrambling sequence6. Stop transmission of scrambling sequence6.

12

N/A

The CURRENT_BASE is not permanently set and may be changed by the base evaluation process in the roaming algorithm. This function will cause the radio modem to lock on to a specific base station as currently defined in CURRENT_BASE and not to roam to other base stations. The lock state is maintained until a PA06 04 command is issued or the radio modem is powered down.
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This command will set the dynamic parameters to defined states as follows:
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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

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TEMP_DEFAULT_LIST CURRENT_LIST UP/DOWN frame sequence number OPERATING MODE BORN/UNBORN Received/send buffers

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The list is set to contain zero (0) number of entries The list is set to contain zero (0) number of entries 1/1 NORMAL MODE UNBORN (The first message that will be sent to the network is BORN.) Erased zero (0) entries.

All other non-dynamic parameters (such as ESN, TTI, FBI, TXADJ, channel class,...) are set to their manufacturer and operator value. This function enables the radio modem to copy the REPMAP field from all received or sent <REB> frames to the PC. After this command is issued by the PC, the radio modem should spontaneously send the PA06 06 reply to the PC for every <REB> received or sent. For example, the code 0F indicates that the 15th bit is set in REPMAP and represents a retransmission request for block 15. Every bit set in REPMAP is represented in the same way separated by commas. This state is maintained until the radio modem receives a PA06 07 command or is switched off. This function will enable the radio modem to copy the current value of NUMRET to the PC, where NUMRET is a link layer parameter that is included in access frames such as <ABD>, <ABT> and <ABL>. This parameter represents the number of retransmission attempts completed when accessing a channel, and is always set to zero at the initial attempt. For instance, a PA06 10,02 command indicates to the PC that the second retransmission attempt has been completed.
6 This function will cause the radio modem to continuously transmit the scrambling 5 4

sequence (or pseudo-random sequence pattern) until a PA06 12 command is received from the PC or the radio modem is powered down. The command is used for testing the physical layer in the radio modem, and must only be activated in a test environment. A radio modems transmitter may be damaged if this function is being tested for a prolong period of time.

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PA06 01 ,00CF CURRENT_BASE_ID=ID 3, AREA ID 1 Function=1

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PA06 06 ,0F ,0F ,14 Function=6 REPMAP bit 15 is set to 1 REPMAP bit 15 is set to 1 REPMAP bit 20 is set to 1

PA06 10 ,05 Function=10 NUMRET=5

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA07 command is sent by a terminal to the radio modem to request batterysaving protocol parameters. If any of the parameters are unavailable, the radio modem may present either zeros or a blank (empty) in the corresponding location. The terminal sends a PA07 to the radio modem which responds with the following:

PA07 4

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PA07 CYCLE_TIME, TIME_TO_NEXT, TRANSACTION_TIME, EVAL_CURRENT, EVAL_OTHERS

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CYCLE_TIME TIME_TO_NEXT

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TRANSACTION_TIME

1 byte

EVAL_CURRENT

1 byte

EVAL_OTHERS

1 byte

PA07

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,27 TIME_TO_NEXT=9.75 seconds

,30 TRANSACTION_TIME=12 seconds

,3C EVAL_CURRENT=60 seconds

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC The PA09 command is used by the terminal to request the INVALID_LIST parameter used in the repetitive roaming prevention algorithm. The list of parameters consists of ASCII coded hexadecimal numbers separated by commas (,). A parameter is excluded from the list if it is not available or not given. If the INVALID_LIST is empty, the value of COUNT is zero and only the MAXREJ and REJTIM is given. All values are given in ASCII coded Hexadecimal numbers:
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This parameter states the maximum number of rejections on a channel or a base station before it is marked in the INVALID_LIST. This states the maximum time in 5 minute steps where a channel or base station can be marked in the INVALID_LIST. This parameter is set to 00 if FRAME mode is used and set to 01 if CONTINOUS mode is used in the network. The parameter COUNT states the number of base stations in the list. A base station is identified by the channel number in CONTINOUS mode and by the base ID in FRAME mode. The channel number is presented with the FBI bits excluded in channel number, that is, the FBI bits are set to zero. The base ID is presented in the second byte of the field and all the bits in the first byte is set to zero. The parameter REPCOUNT states the current value of the repetition counter. This parameter states the elapsed number of 5 minutes steps of the REJTIME. . . .

REJTIME

1 byte

RSSI_PROC COUNT base ID/CH#1

1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes

REPCOUNT#1 REPTIME#1 . . . base ID/CH#N REPCOUNT#N REPTIME#N

1 byte 1 byte . . . 2 bytes 1 byte 1 byte

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

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Direction: PC to Radio modem Radio modem to PC This command is required in radio modems supporting the battery saving protocol. The command is used to retrieve the setting of the MODE and SKIPNUM parameters in the radio modem.

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MODE (X) 1= Normal mode 2=Battery Saving Mode

SKIPNUM (n) SKIPNUM=2n, where n=0-4

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The parameter field states the frequency number. The number is given as the ASCII codes of the hexadecimal digits of the frequency number in hexadecimal notation. The K command is used to set up the frequency pair to be used for reception and transmission. The frequency number range is hexadecimal 001-617 (decimal 00011559). If the frequency number included in the frame is not implemented in the equipment, the radio modem will respond with an E command (error function).

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

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Direction: PC to Radio modem

These commands are used to force the radio modem to lock on specific transmit channel, receive channel and FBI (frequency band information) for test purposes. The up and down frequencies can be set independently and with any restriction to fixed duplex spacing. This frequency locking overrides and disables the roaming algorithm, and link layer channel orders, such as <BKD>, <BKT> and <BBT>. The radio modem is locked on the specified frequencies until it is powered down. If the FBI or frequency (channel) number included in the frame is not implemented in the equipment, the radio modem will respond with an E command (error function).

KAB 3 KAM 3 KAS 3

<SPACE> 1 <SPACE> 1 <SPACE> 1

FBI 1 (number of Octets) DOFREQ 2 (number of Octets) FBI 2 (number of Octets)

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All values are given in ASCII coded Hexadecimal numbers:

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DO_FREQ UP_FREQ

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KAB 04
FBI=4 (900 MHz, 8Kbit/s

KAM 0E4D
DOFREQ=3661

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Certain network status and radio modem conditions, as well as fault situations, cause error messages. This is a recommendation for error messages from the radio modem to the connected terminal device using a MASC interface. An error message indicates a fault situation in the radio modem and can either be sent by the radio modem as a response to a command from the PC or it can be sent sporadically. The error codes that can be sent sporadically in idle state are marked with a 1 and error codes that are sent sporadically during other states (that is, buffer full conditions) are marked with a 2. The error message is sent as an error number contained in an F K-command. Error numbers 0 - 4F are reserved for specific meaning. Error numbers above 50 - FF are free to use except those listed in the table below.

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01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A * * *

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DIE mode. Ordered from the network. LIVE mode. Ordered from the network.

MANUAL mode. The radio modem is in manual mode and not in contact with the Mobitex network. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Transmit buffer space upper limit reached: the last MPAK was added to the transmit buffer queue, but there is now insufficient space left for another full size MPAK. The radio modem cannot receive more MPAKs from the network. Buffer/memory free. The radio modem can receive MPAKs from the network. Receiver buffers for data from PC are full. # Receiver buffers for data from PC are free. Reserved Reserved Returned command during DIE mode. Returned command during SPEECH mode. Returned command during MANUAL mode. The radio modem returns MPAK to PC during transmit due to transmit memory space buffer full condition, that is, the memory space in Kbytes allocated for transmit buffer is used up, so the last MPAK could not be queued. Reserved Reserved Login request denied, MAN already exists in the FLEXLIST. Login request denied. The FLEXLIST is full. MPAK sender MAN is not the TMAN nor in the FLEXLIST. Reserved

0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19

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1A 1B 1C 1D 1F 20-4F 51 52 53 54 55 56 61 62 63 64 65


Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

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Illegal MPAK type, must not be transmitted. Illegal MPAK state. Illegal MPAK flags. Illegal sendlist. Illegal MPAK length. Illegal addressee in MPAK. TEMP_DEFAULT_LIST received from PC is incorrect. MPAK returned on command (frame FI or FO). User tries to change into already ACTIVE mode (normal/battery saving mode).

Mode change already in progress. The message will be sent or displayed if two equal mode change orders are received consecutively. Invalid network ID. Transmit buffer full. Not enough memory in the buffer to hold an MPAK of maximum length. Unsuccessful radio transmission. Transmit buffer full condition, that is, the number of MPAKs in the transmit buffer has exceeded the maximum allowable number of MPAKs. The last MPAK could not be added to the transmit buffer. Note that this error is not the same as the F K13 frame because it deals with the number of MPAKs in the buffer instead of total memory space allocated for the transmit buffer. * Modem battery OK. This message is sent when the battery level has been restored in the radio modem or in the modem module of a nonintegrated radio modem. The radio modems transmitter has been turned off. * Incompatible radio transceiver module. This error is only used in non-integrated radio modems (separate radio modem and radio transceiver).

66 A0 E0 F0

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Radio transceiver low battery. This error is sent when low battery is detected in the radio transceiver of a non-integrated radio modem. Modem battery low. This error is sent when low battery is detected in the radio modem or in the modem module of a non-integrated radio modem. Fatal radio error (unrecoverable fault in the radio transceiver). Other error. The radio modem is not able to transmit any MPAKs.

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* *

(1) These error codes may be sent unsolicited by the radio modem in F K commands. * indicates that an F K command with this error code may be received by the PC during any state. # indicates that an F K command with this error code may be received by the PC during specific states like buffer full conditions but not directly as a response to a packet sent from the PC.

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This chapter describes the general structure of the information packets used in the radio modem.



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The Mobitex network protocol defines the data communications and control functionality provided by the network to the user applications and mobile terminal equipment. All information interchange between the radio modem and the surrounding region must comply with the protocol.



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Information is stored in packets called MPAKs which are embedded in the information frames of the MASC protocol. As you can see from the previous chapter, the information frames that may contain MPAKs are the M, N, and R frames. The following table shows which MPAKs you must be able to handle in your PC. The table also shows the transfer direction of different MPAKs between the PC, the radio modem, and the Mobitex network.
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TEXT DATA STATUS HPDATA EXTPAK Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional Bi-directional

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DTESERV:

LOGINREQ LOGINGRA LOGINREF LOGOUT LOGOUTORD BORN ACTIVE

Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the mobile terminal to the network

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INACTIVE DIE LIVE ROAMORD ROAM GROUPLIST FLEXREQ FLEXLIST INFOREQ INFO TIME AREALIST ESNREQ ESNINFO MODE LOWPOWER

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Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Bi-directional Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the network to the mobile terminal Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the mobile terminal to the network Directed from the mobile terminal to the network



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MPAKs are divided into different classes depending on how the information they contain is to be used. These classes are: PSUBCOM, for packet-switched subscriber communication DTESERV, for data-terminal service communication

A third class of MPAKs is called PSOSCOM for circuit-switched subscriber and alert communication. MPAKs of this class are not used in radio modems that are used for data communication only. Packets of this type are not described in this manual.

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Five different MPAKs belong to this packet class: TEXT, DATA, STATUS, HPDATA and EXTPAK. The first four MPAKs are packets transferred between subscribers within the Mobitex network, while EXTPAK is used for communication between external networks and subscribers in the Mobitex network. All of these packets are used for communication between the mobile terminal and the network. The difference between the packets are described in detail in FKDSWHU  03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  3DFNHW )RUPDWV.



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The DTESERV packets transfer information between a subscriber or mobile terminal and the network. The purpose of DTESERV packets is to update the data necessary for network traffic switching in the mobile terminal or network.




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This section describes the parts of the MPAK that are common to all types of packets. A description of the design of the various type-dependent parts of the packets in found later on in the Packet Formats chapter.



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An MPAK may be up to 560 bytes long.

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Each packet is divided into various components: Common component, that is, components that is common to all MPAKs. Address list, included in some types of PSUBCOM MPAKs. The PC creates the MPAK with an address list. The radio modem transmits it to the network which, in turn, copies the common and type-dependent components and forms a number of new MPAKs. These new MPAKs are sent to the addressees on the address list. Type-dependent components, included in all PSUBCOM, (PSOSCOM) and most DTESERV MPAKs. The size and application depends on the packet in question. Please refer to FKDSWHU  03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  3DFNHW )RUPDWV.

The figure below describes the contents of the components that are common to all MPAKs, and the placement of the type-dependent components.

MPAK WITHOUT ADDRESS LIST:

Subscription flags = x0xx Bytes 1 - 8 are the common components

7 8

sender

addressee

type-dependent components

MPAK WITH ADDRESS LIST:

Subscription flags = x1xx Bytes 1 - 30 are the common components

10

31

sender

0 traffic state packet class subscription flags external flag packet type reserve flag

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addressee = network (MAN = 1)

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In this manual, the Mobitex subscription number is referred to as the MAN. The MANs are reserved as follows: 0 1 2-6 7 8-20 21 - 99 999 100 000 - 16 777 216 Must not be used The Mobitex network External networks All-Terminals Group MAN External networks Future network use Subscriptions and groups

The PC should be capable of storing the following MANs: 1 MAN for the terminals own subscription 1 MAN for the All-Terminals Group 14 MANs for optional individual group subscriptions 7 MANs for personal subscriptions

The MANs constitute sender identification when MPAKs are sent and addressee identification when they are received.



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The common components of the MPAK are included in all packets transferred between the mobile terminal and the network.

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byte 1 byte 2 byte 3 byte 4 byte 5 byte 6 byte 7

X X X

sender

addressee

X
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traffic states

reserve subscription flags flag X X X X X X

byte 8

packet external class flag

packet type

(x = optional 0 or 1)
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6HQGHU E\WHV    The sender is the originating subscription or network. The senders MAN is given in binary code in bytes 1-3. The senders MAN is either a terminal subscription, a personal subscription or a network MAN.1 $GGUHVVHH E\WHV    The addressee is the subscription, group or network originally intended as the receiver - the original destination. The addressees MAN is given in binary code in bytes 4 - 6. The addressees MAN is either a terminal subscription, a personal subscription, a group or a network MAN.

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The SENDER and ADDRESSEE fields always indicate the original sender and addressee, that is, the contents of these fields are not swapped in return messages.

1.For a description of the different subscription types, see FKDSWHU  ,PSRUWDQW 0RELWH[ )XQF WLRQV.
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6XEVFULSWLRQ IODJV E\WH  ELWV    A subscription or mobile terminal can raise a number of flags in the common component of an MPAK. A flag is raised to the logical value one when its content is applied. Flags are raised independently of each other.
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MAILBOX_F = 0: MAILBOX_F = 1: The message must not be placed in the network mailbox The message may be placed in the network mailbox

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POSACK_F = 0: POSACK_F = 1: No positive acknowledgement Positive acknowledgement requested

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SENDLIST_F = 0: SENDLIST_F = 1: Address list not included Address list included

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UNKNOWN_F = 0: UNKNOWN_F = 1: Normal position Subscriber not here

5HVHUYH )ODJ E\WH  ELW  This flag, which may be assigned a particular function in the future, must always be set to zero. 7UDIILF 6WDWH E\WH  ELWV    The packets traffic state is indicated by 3 bits which makes it possible to have seven different states. The traffic state must always be set to zero when a packet is to be sent. In the following table, the action paragraph states the action that an application is expected to perform when a packet is received.

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A received packet will be in one of the following eight states:

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Meaning: Action:



2.
OK No problems have occurred during switching. Display the message to the user. The traffic state does not need to be displayed.

6WDWH
Meaning:



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From mailbox This message comes from the network mailbox. For packets requesting positive acknowledgement that have been put in the addressees mailbox, this message is an acknowledgement of the packet having been delivered to the addressee. The message is displayed in the same way as other received messages. The traffic state, as well as the time of the day when the message was placed in the mailbox, should be displayed.

Action:

6WDWH
Meaning:



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Has been placed in mailbox The addressee cannot be reached at the moment. The message has been placed in the network mailbox. The message is a returned copy and should be displayed in the same way as other received messages. In certain cases, the presentation of the text and data in the type-dependent component may be omitted. The traffic state should be displayed.

Action:

6WDWH
Meaning:



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The addressee cannot be reached The message can neither be transferred nor put in the network mailbox. The message is returned from the network and should be displayed in the same way as other received messages. In certain cases, the presentation of the text and data in the type-dependent component may be omitted. The traffic state should be displayed.

Action:

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Meaning: Action:



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The message could not be switched by the network. The message is returned from the network and should be displayed in the same way as other received messages. In certain cases, the presentation of the text and data in the type-dependent component may be omitted. The traffic state should be displayed.

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Meaning: Action:



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Line or radio channels are congested The message is returned from the network and should be displayed in the same way as other received messages. In certain cases, the presentation of the text and data in the type-dependent component may be omitted. The traffic state should be displayed.

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Technical error The message cannot be transferred because of a technical error. The message is returned from the network and should be displayed in the same way as other received messages. In certain cases, the presentation of the text and data in the type-dependent component may be omitted. The traffic state should be displayed.

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States 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 indicate returned messages in which the SENDER and ADDRESSEE fields have not been swapped. When the terminal receives a packet with one of these states, the SENDER field contains one of the mobile terminals own MANs (messages returned to original sender).

3DFNHW W\SH E\WH  ELWV    Within packet class = 0, that is, PSUBCOM: EXTERN_F = 0: Packet type 1: Packet type 2: Packet type 3: Packet type 4: EXTERN_F = 1: Packet type 1: TEXT DATA STATUS HPDATA EXTPAK

Within packet class =3, that is, DTESERV: EXTERN_F = 0: Packet type 1: Packet type 2: Packet type 3: Packet type 4: Packet type 5: Packet type 6: Packet type 7: LOGINREQ LOGINGRA LOGINREF LOGOUT LOGOUTORD BORN ACTIVE

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Packet type 8: Packet type 9: Packet type 10: Packet type 11: Packet type 12: Packet type 15: Packet type 16: Packet type 17: Packet type 18: Packet type 19: Packet type 20: Packet type 21: Packet type 22: Packet type 23: Packet type 24: Packet type 31: ([WHUQDO )ODJ E\WH  ELW 

INACTIVE DIE LIVE ROAMORD ROAM GROUPLIST FLEXREQ FLEXLIST INFOREQ INFO TIME AREALIST ESNREQ ESNINFO MODE LOWPOWER

The external flag is raised to indicate that the packet is being used in traffic with an external network. The flag must be lowered to indicate internal traffic in Mobitex. EXTERN_F = 0: Internal traffic EXTERN_F = 1: External traffic 3DFNHW &ODVV E\WH  ELWV    This 2-bit field in the common component of the MPAK, indicates the class to which the packet belongs. The packet class can thus have the decimal value 0-3. Three classes are implemented. There are four classes, but only three are implemented in the radio modem. The three classes are: Packet class = 0: PSUBCOM Packet class = 3: DTESERV

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In order to increase network efficiency, messages with more than one designated addressee should be sent to the network along with an address list containing all the MANs of the addressees. A maximum of seven addressees may be listed in one MPAK. An address list is included in transmitted messages; received messages, on the other hand, do not usually contain an address list. A packet with an address list is usually converted by the network to a number of packets, one for each addressee. These packets are identical except for the addressee information. If an address list is included in the MPAK, it must be indicated by a raised flag, SENDLIST_F, in the common component of the MPAK. The address list must always begin with byte 9 and end with byte 30.

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The address list is always 22 bytes long, irrespective of how many addresses the sender wishes to send.

The address list always starts with a field called number of addresses which indicates how many of the following seven address fields hold valid addresses. The number of addresses field is 1 byte long while the address fields are 3 bytes. The empty address fields must be filled with zeroes.



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If an address list is included in the MPAK, the type-dependent component begins with byte 31. Otherwise it begins with byte 9, immediately after the common component of the MPAK. The fields of the type-dependent components are described in detail in FKDSWHU  03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  3DFNHW )RUPDWV.



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The protocol used for the interchange of packets between a mobile terminal and the Mobitex network is described in this chapter. Packet interchange is carried out in the form of dialogues in the network layer. The main theme of these dialogues will be outlined in this section. Examples of dialogues of this type are given later in FKDSWHU  0RELWH[ 'LDORJXHV. Some packets sent by the mobile terminal should be transferred to another subscriber, while others are meant for the network itself.

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Only packets containing an address or sender included in the radio modems own list of MANs will be handled. If a packet with an address that does not exist in the radio modems list of MANs reaches the radio modems network layer, it will be returned to the network with the subscription flag UNKNOWN_F set to 1. See the Flags paragraph in FKDSWHU  +RZ WR 8VH WKH &RPPRQ &RPSRQHQW )LHOGV RI WKH 03$..



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1HJDWLYH $FNQRZOHGJHPHQW In Mobitex, negative acknowledgement is used, that is, packets that have reached their addressees are not acknowledged at the network layer level. Packets that have not reached its addressees will be returned to the sender, and an indication of the reason for return will be given in the traffic state field of the packet. 3RVLWLYH $FNQRZOHGJHPHQW In some cases, the sender of data, or the application, will require acknowledgement of data that has been successfully transferred. This calls for positive acknowledgement. Nowadays positive acknowledgement is implemented in quite a few networks.

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Positive acknowledgement is not available in all networks. Please refer to the network operator to find out if positive acknowledgement is implemented. Positive acknowledgement is only available to mobile subscribers.

If positive acknowledgement is available, two conditions must be met in order to use it: The sender must have the service included in his subscription. The service must be ordered for each packet data transmitted.

The function is activated by raising the flag POSACK_F in packets of the types TEXT, DATA, HPDATA, and STATUS. The addressee may only be a mobile terminal, or a personal subscriber who is logged in to a mobile terminal. Positive acknowledgement cannot be used for packets sent to groups, fixed terminals, or personal subscribers who are logged in to fixed terminals. When positive acknowledgement is requested, the transmitted packet will be returned with the POSACK_F flag raised when the addressee has received the packet. The returned packet is the acknowledgement. If the addressee is unreachable at the time of the packet being transmitted from the sender, if he has subscribed to the mailbox service, and if the MAILBOX_F flag is raised on the outgoing packet, the acknowledgement packet will be transmitted to the sender when the addressee becomes active in the network and receives the packets stored in the mailbox.

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Packets sent with both sendlist and positive acknowledgement activated, will receive an acknowledgement from every addressee. A positive acknowledgement returned to the sender will not be put in the mailbox. A positive acknowledgement that cannot be returned to the original sender, will be discarded by the network.



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In order to avoid transmission attempts to contact terminals which cannot be reached, an activation/inactivation procedure is included at the terminals. ,QDFWLYDWLRQ The terminal should deactivate itself by automatically transmitting an INACTIVE packet to the network: Before it is powered off. When the terminals message buffer is full and the terminal is incapable of handling more packets from the network.

A terminal may also be deactivated by the network. This occurs if the network repeatedly fails to reach the terminal with traffic. The terminal and its personal subscriptions are then regarded as inactive by the network until it receives any packet from the terminal. When a subscription is inactive, traffic to it is forwarded to the network mailbox, or returned to the sender without attempting to reach the terminal. Messages are stored in the network mailbox according to the principle described in  0RELWH[ 1HWZRUN 0DLOER[. If contact is lost during an attempt to transmit the INACTIVE packet no further attempts are made. If contact is already lost when INACTIVE is to be sent, no transmission at all is attempted. $FWLYDWLRQ The terminal should activate itself by automatically transmitting an ACTIVE packet to the network: When it is switched on. When the terminals buffer has space for at least 6 messages of maximum length. When the data link layer in the mobile terminal indicates that the terminal should activate itself. This situation arises when the data link layer has lost contact with the radio base station, and the contact is re-established with the same base station again (while in express mode). Also in all cases when a

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mobile terminal roams to or from a donor base station and its corresponding Frequency Translation Repeater.



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The mobitex mailbox facility is an optional service that the Mobitex operator may include in a terminal or personal subscription. A message that cannot reach its addressee may be stored in the mailbox if: The addressee subscribes to the mailbox service The sender of the message has indicated the possibility by raising the flag MAILBOX_F Both conditions must be fulfilled.

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If the message is stored in the mailbox, a copy will be returned to the sender with the traffic state set to IN_MAIL (state 2). When the subscription becomes activated again, packets stored in the mailbox will be sent to the subscription. Packets stored with OK traffic state (state 0) will be given the new traffic state FROM_MAIL (state 1). Packets stored with other traffic states will pass the mailbox unchanged. No other changes will be made in packets forwarded through the mailbox.



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This section gives guidelines for using the fields in the common component of the MPAKs. 7UDIILF 6WDWHV The purpose of the traffic state is to inform the PC of the state of each individual packet. The traffic state field of a returned packet contains information explaining why the packet was returned. A packet, originated from an MPAK that has an address list included, may be returned without the address list. When this occurs, it means that the network has tried to forward the individual message to the correct addresses. Otherwise, the original MPAK, with the address list included, will be returned.

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The following rules apply: It is not possible to indicate more than one traffic state in the traffic state field. A traffic state relates only to the packet in which it is included. A packet should always have the traffic state OK when it is generated by a PC. The PC must never change the traffic state of a packet.

)ODJV The PC must be able to raise a number of flags in the MPAK common component. The flags are: MAILBOX_F This flag is used by the sending PC to indicate to the network that it is allowed to store the packet in the network mailbox. The packet is stored in the mailbox if it cannot be forwarded to the addressee. MAILBOX_F should be raised when ordered by the user; however, it may also be raised by default. POSACK_F This flag is raised by the PC to request a positive acknowledgement in packets of the types TEXT, DATA, HPDATA, and STATUS. SENDLIST_F This flag indicates an MPAK with an address list. SENDLIST_F is raised by the PC when the sender gives more than one address for a message. UNKNOWN_F The receiving mobile terminal raises this flag if the addressee (or the sender in case of returned packets, traffic states 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) of a received message is not in the mobile terminals list of subscriptions. The message is then returned to the last sender. EXTERN_F This flag is raised by the sending PC to indicate that the packet belongs to traffic with an external telecommunication network connected to Mobitex. RESERV_F This flag is not used. It must always be set to 0 by the PC.

Two of the flags in the message received, POSACK_F and EXTERN_F, are important for the PC to read.



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The fields in the common components of the MPAK should be used as per the description in this and the following chapters.

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If the MPAK sent from the PC is erroneous, the radio modem will respond with an FK-frame containing an error code. See FKDSWHU  ) . (UURU 0HVVDJH DERXW D )DXOW 6LWXDWLRQ.



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Packets are received by the PC for one of the following reasons: Normal transmission: The packet is sent to the addressee, the ADDRESSEE field matches a MAN stored in the receiving mobile terminal. The application should present the message to the subscription that holds the addressees MAN. Packets returned from the network: The packet is returned to the original sender, the SENDER field matches a MAN in the mobile terminal. In this case, the packet was originally generated by one of the mobile terminals subscriptions, but for some reason was returned from the network. The traffic state field indicates the reason for return, that is, by indicating one of the traffic states 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Returned packets must not be sent back to the network. They should be forwarded to the application layer. If SENDLIST_F is set, the packet has not been forwarded to any addressee. Either the packet type was not acceptable, or an error occurred before the network unpacked the address list. If POSACK_F is set, the packet is a positive acknowledgement of a request sent earlier. If the traffic state is either OK or FROM MAIL, the message has been forwarded to the addressee. Packets sent to subscribers not listed in the mobile terminal: 1RWH  The radio modem will perform the following actions automatically, that is, without any assistance from any application program. The received packet is addressed to a subscriber who is not in the mobile terminals list of MANs at present. This may occur if a packet was addressed to a personal subscription that logged out at the instant the packet was received. The packet will be returned by the radio modem with the UNKNOWN_F flag raised. All other flags and the SENDER, ADDRESSEE, and TRAFFIC STATE fields will remain unchanged.

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1RWH  A packet received by the PC must not be returned unchanged to the

radio modem.



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If the link layer in the radio modem has lost contact with the Mobitex network, and a data packet is sent from the PC, the packets will be returned. Note that although the packets may have been successfully received by the network, the radio modem did not properly receive the acknowledgement. The contents of the returned packets are not changed. If this situation occurs, the packets should be considered as not having been transmitted. The application must make another attempt to send the untransmitted packets.



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The network may send an order to the radio modem to stop sending user traffic. The PC is notified by the radio modem via an F K-frame. The application layer should then be notified that the order has been received. When the radio modem enters this state, no data packets will be transmitted from the radio modem. Data packets cannot be transmitted until the radio modem receives a resume user traffic order from the network. The order from the network that contains resume user traffic is sent to the PC as an FK-frame. The information should be forwarded to the application layer, to indicate that user traffic may resume.

 0HVVDJH %XIIHUV

The radio modem has one reception buffer for packets received from the network but not yet read by the PC, and one transmission buffer for packets sent by the PC but not yet transmitted to the network. 5HFHSWLRQ %XIIHU If the reception buffer becomes full, an INACTIVE packet is sent to the network. Traffic sent to the deactivated mobile terminal will be placed in the mailbox or returned to the sender. When the radio modems buffer is full, the PC is informed by an F K-frame. An ACTIVE packet is sent to the network as soon as the buffer has been emptied. Normal traffic between the mobile terminal and the network will be resumed.

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6HQGLQJ 7UDIILF ZKLOH WKH %XIIHU LV )XOO The application may send user traffic (PSUBCOM) when the reception buffer is full. The packets will be queued in the radio modems transmission buffer and transmitted as soon as the radio modem becomes active again, that is, when the reception buffer has been emptied. 7UDQVPLVVLRQ %XIIHU The size of the transmission buffer is enough to store at least one packet of maximum length. If the transmission buffer is full, the PC will be notified by an F K-frame (F KA0). If a packet is sent to the radio modem from the PC when the transmission buffer is full, it will be returned in an N-frame.



7H[W'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH
The following section explains the different uses of the information part of typedependent components of the MPAK.



7H[W 0HVVDJHV
The information part of a text message must be coded according to international ASCII standards, ISO 646. The maximum size of a text message is 512 characters of user information.



'DWD 0HVVDJHV
Data messages can be used instead of text messages when information is to be transferred in formats other than ASCII. In contrast to text messages, the information parts of data messages may be freely coded by the individual application. A data message can consist of maximum 512 bytes of user information.



+3GDWD 0HVVDJHV
HP-data (that is, higher protocol data) can for example handle messages that exceed the maximum size for text or data messages. In the transport layer (in the user application), the original message is disassembled into several sub-messages. Each sub-message can consist of a maximum of 512 bytes of user information and one byte of protocol identification. The sub-messages are transmitted as HP-data MPAKs by the network layer. The transport layer of the receiving PC reassembles the sub-messages back into the complete message.

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1RWH

The order in which the different sub-messages are sent to the receiving PC is controlled by the network.



6WDWXV 0HVVDJHV
A status message consists of a numerical code between 0 and 255, which provides 256 different status messages that can be transferred. These are coded by the subscriber as per the user application. Coding the message provides extra security.

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03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  3DFNHW )RUPDWV

This chapter gives an individual description of the structure of the type-dependent components in each MPAK. The state of the different flags in the common components is also shown in this chapter. Descriptions of the structure of all other components are found in the previous chapter, FKDSWHU  03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  *HQHUDO.



)LHOGV &RPPRQ WR 6HYHUDO 3DFNHW 7\SHV

The following fields appear in the type-dependent components of several packet types.



0$1
Always uses 3 bytes. The MAN is in the range of 1-16,777,215 (decimal notation), see also  0RELWH[ 6XEVFULSWLRQ 1XPEHU 0$1. The MAN is always given as a 24-bit binary-coded number. Example: MAN 12345678 (decimal) equal BC614E hexadecimal. The binary equivalent will be:

1st MAN byte 2nd MAN byte 3rd MAN byte

1 0 0

0 1 1

1 1 0

1 0 0

1 0 1

1 0 1

0 0 1

0 1 0

BC 61 4E

)LJXUH  0$1 ELW UHSUHVHQWDWLRQ

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7LPH
The time field must be set to zero when a message is sent from a PC. The time information is inserted by the network when the packet enters the first node. Time information may be used by the PC when it receives an MPAK. The time is given as 0RELWH[ 0LQXWH in 3 bytes, indicating how many minutes have elapsed since 12.31.1984 at 12:00 midnight, 0RELWH[ /RFDO 7LPH. The time indication is given as a hexadecimal number. Description of formulas for calculating 0RELWH[ 0LQXWH to 0RELWH[ /RFDO 7LPH: hour = minute = MD = MT = year = month = day = (Mobitex_minute MOD 1440) DIV 60 (Mobitex_minute MOD 1440) MOD 60 Mobitex_minute DIV 1440 (4291 + 10 * (MD - (36525 * ((100 * MD + 30690) DIV36525)) DIV100)) DIV10 1984 + (100 * MD + 30690) DIV 36525 + MT DIV 429 (100 * MT) DIV 3061 - 1 - 12 * (MT DIV 429) MT - ((100 * MT) DIV 3061 * 3061) DIV 100

Note that the calculated time of day is given in 24-hour format. In the formulas above, DIV is the integer of a division while MOD is the remainder of the division (7 DIV 3 = 2 and 7 MOD 3 = 1) Example: We assume that the time is given as 876241 in decimal notation (0D5ED1 hexadecimal) The time-indicating field looks like this:

1st time byte 2nd time byte 3rd time byte

0 0 1

0 1 1

0 0 0

0 1 1

1 1 0

1 1 0

0 1 0

0 1

5E D1

)LJXUH  7LPH ELW UHSUHVHQWDWLRQ

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Using the formulas given above, the following values will apply: hour = 12 minute = 1 MD = 608 MT = 307 year = 1986 month = 9 day = 1 Thus, the time is 12:01 PM (one minute after noon) on September 1st, 1986.



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1 byte (0-255 decimal) selected by the sender. 'HVFULSWLRQ The field is used in the HPDATA MPAKs to indicate that a protocol above the network layer is in use. The decimal number 0 implies that no protocol is being used. The decimal number 1 to 127 is regulated by the 0RELWH[ 2SHUDWRUV $VVRFLDWLRQ 02$ Protocols that are registered by the network operator use decimal numbers 128 to 255. For more information refer to the 0RELWH[ ,QWHUIDFH 6SHFLILFDWLRQ 0,6

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368%&20
This part of the description deals with MPAKs in the packet class 0, Packet Subscriber Communications or PSUBCOM. The following applies to all PSUBCOM packets except EXTPAK: 'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU A terminal or personal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH 03$.V ZLWKRXW $GGUHVV /LVW Terminal subscription, personal subscription or group. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH 03$.V ZLWK $GGUHVV /LVW The network is stated in the ordinary addressee field. The intended message receivers are indicated in the address list. 5DLVHG )ODJV 03$.V ZLWKRXW $GGUHVV /LVW MAILBOX_F and POSACK_F are optional. 5DLVHG )ODJV 03$.V ZLWK $GGUHVV /LVW SENDLIST_F is compulsory. MAILBOX_F and POSACK_F are optional. 03$. 6WUXFWXUH Accompanying each description is a structure diagram of the unique fields of each packet. For fields not shown, see FKDSWHU  'HVFULSWLRQ RI 03$.V. 7LPH )LHOG The time field must always be set to 0 (zero) by the sending PC. The network will insert the time as the packet reaches the networks first node.

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7(;7 0HVVDJH ZLWKRXW $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send text information. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W 'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network dispatches the packet to the designated address. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The information in the packet is stored, processed and presented, or just presented, to the user of the addressed subscription. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length varies between 12 and 523 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 X 0 1 X 1

Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 bytes 12 and up x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  7(;7 ZLWKRXW DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time text ( 1 to 512 bytes )

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7(;7 0HVVDJH ZLWK $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send text information to a number of designated addresses. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network will make up a new MPAK (without an address list) for each addressee on the address list. The new packet will have an address field containing one of the addresses from the address list in the original packet. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The PC only receives this packet as a returned packet. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length varies between 34 and 545 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 X 0 1 X 1

Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 bytes 12 and up x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  7(;7 ZLWK DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time text ( 1 to 512 bytes )

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'$7$ 0HVVDJHV ZLWKRXW $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send data information. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W 'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network dispatches the packet to the designated address. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The information in the packet is stored, processed and presented, or just presented, to the user of the addressed subscription. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length varies between 12 and 523 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 X 1 1 X 0

Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 bytes 12 and up x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  '$7$ ZLWKRXW DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time data ( 1 to 512 bytes )

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'$7$ 0HVVDJHV ZLWK $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send data information to a number of designated addresses. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network will make up a new MPAK (without an address list) for each addressee on the address list. The new packet will have an address field containing one of the addresses from the address list in the original packet. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The PC only receives this packet as a returned packet. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length varies between 34 and 545 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 X 1 1 X 0

Type-dependent component: bytes 31 to 33 bytes 34 and up x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  '$7$ ZLWK DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time data ( 1 to 512 bytes )

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67$786 0HVVDJHV ZLWKRXW $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send status information. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W 'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network dispatches the packet to the designated address. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The information in the packet is stored, processed and presented, or just presented, to the user of the addressed subscription. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length is 12 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 X 1 1 X 1

Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 byte12 x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  67$786 ZLWKRXW DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time status code

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67$786 0HVVDJHV ZLWK $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send status information to a number of designated addresses. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network will make up a new MPAK (without an address list) for each addressee on the address list. The new packet will have an address field containing one of the addresses from the address list in the original packet. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The PC only receives this packet as a returned packet. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length is 34 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 1 0 2 X 1 1 X 1

Type-dependent component: bytes 31 to 33 byte 34 x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  67$786 ZLWK DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time status code

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+3'$7$ ZLWKRXW $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send HP-data (data message with higher protocol identification) information. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network dispatches the packet to the designated address. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The information in the packet is stored, processed and presented, or just presented, to the user of the addressed subscription. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length varies between 13 and 524 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 X 0 1 X 0

Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 byte 12 Bytes 13 and up x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  +3'$7$ ZLWKRXW DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time protocol identification data ( 1 to 512 bytes )

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+3'$7$ ZLWK $GGUHVV /LVW

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send HP-data (data message with higher protocol identification) information to a number of designated addresses. See also FKDSWHU  7H[W'DWD+3GDWD6WDWXV 0HVVDJH. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network will make up a new MPAK (without an address list) for each addressee on the address list. The new packet will have an address field containing one of the addresses from the address list in the original packet. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The PC only receives this packet as a returned packet. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length varies between 35 and 546 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 1 1 2 X 0 1 X 0

Type-dependent component: bytes 31 to 33 byte 34 Bytes 35 and up x = optional 0 or 1

)LJXUH  +3'$7$ ZLWK DGGUHVV OLVW JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

time protocol identification data ( 1 to 512 bytes )

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU Terminal subscription, personal subscription or external network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH Terminal subscription, personal subscription, group or external network. 5DLVHG )ODJV EXTERN_F must be raised. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user or application wants to send information to an external telecommunications network. An external network sends information to a user in the Mobitex network.

7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW An EXTPAK from a Mobitex subscriber will be dispatched to the designated external network, which will send the packet to the addressee. An EXTPAK from an external network will be dispatched to the addressee in Mobitex. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The information in the packet is stored, processed and/or presented to the user of the addressed subscription.

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/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length varies between 12 and 560 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 personal subscription MAN

)LJXUH  (;73$. JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

'DWD E\WH  DQG XS  WR  FRPSOHWH E\WHV The coding of this field is optional since the Mobitex network layer is transparent to all EXTPAK packets. The use of EXTPAK and the contents and format of this component is defined by the operator of the external network.



'7(6(59
This part of the description deals with the MPAKs in the packet class 3, 'DWD 7HUPLQDO 6HUYLFH &RPPXQLFDWLRQ or DTESERV. Only those packets applicable to Mobidem are described.



*HQHUDO
In this section the following applies: If the heading Raised Flags is left out, this means that no flags are raised. If one of the headings 7KH QHWZRUNV QRUPDO DFWLRQ or 7KH 3&V QRUPDO DFWLRQ is omitted, it means that the network or the mobile terminal does not normally receive the packet in question.

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/2*,15(4 /RJLQ 5HTXHVW

'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The terminal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW A user or the application requests login of a personal subscription.

1RWH

LOGINREQ should be sent if there is enough space for another subscriber in the FLEXLIST and/or the subscription is not already present.

If the subscription is already present in the Mobidems FLEXLIST, the PC will be notified by an FK-frame and the user should be notified that he is already logged in. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network checks that the login can take place. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO DFWLRQ ZKHQ UHFHLYLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The PC does not normally receive the packet. However, if it does, it should be displayed to the user that the login request has failed. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 19 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1

Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 bytes 12 and up

)LJXUH  /2*,15(4 JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

personal subscription MAN password

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3DVVZRUG  E\WHV Selection of 8 ASCII coded characters. Passwords with less than 8 characters should be filled with leading spaces.

Bit number: 12 13 14 15 byte number 16 17 18 19

8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

7 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1

6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

4 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1

3 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1

2 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1

Character: space space F A N T O M

Hexadecimal value: (20) (20) (46) (41) (4E)

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(54) (4F) (4D)

)LJXUH  ([DPSOH 7KH SDVVZRUG )$1720



/2*,1*5$ /RJLQ 5HTXHVW *UDQWHG

'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network approves the previously requested login (LOGINREQ). 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The mobile terminal stores the personal subscription MAN as one for which the mobile terminal may receive packets. When LOGINGRA is received, the application layer should display to the user that login was successful.

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/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 11 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 personal subscription MAN

)LJXUH  /2*,15$ JHQHUDWHG E\ WKH QHWZRUN

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/2*,15() /RJLQ 5HTXHVW 5HIXVHG

'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network does not permit the requested login. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The PC notifies the application or user that login has been refused. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 11 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1

85/2882-AE/LZT 123 778/1 A

Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 personal subscription MAN

)LJXUH  /2*,15() JHQHUDWHG E\ WKH QHWZRUN

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/2*287
'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU Personal subscription and host group subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW A personal subscription, or a host group subscription, requests logout from the PC. The PC sends the packet only if the subscription is included in the FLEXLIST. After generating the packet, the subscription is deleted from the FLEXLIST. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network deletes the login. The subscription is at rest until further notice. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 11 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 MAN (terminal subscription)

)LJXUH  /2*287 JHQHUDWHG E\ D 3&

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/2*28725' /RJRXW 2UGHU

'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW A personal subscription can only be logged in to one mobile terminal at a time. If a new login takes place while an old login is still active (no LOGOUT has been sent), the network sends a LOGOUTORD packet to the old mobile terminal. Thus the old login will be logged out. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The PC deletes the personal subscription from the list of logged in subscriptions. The user will be notified of the logout. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 11 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 1

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 personal subscription MAN

)LJXUH  /2*28725' JHQHUDWHG E\ WKH QHWZRUN

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The terminal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The radio modem is in the XQERUQ state. The radio modem is XQERUQ when it is powered for the first time, switched to operate on another Mobitex network or when any of its stored network layer parameters (that is DIE/LIVE state, GROUPLIST, FLIEXLIST, AREALIST) have been lost. If any of the stored network parameters are lost, BORN replaces ACTIVE or ROAM until GROUPLIST is received. In this case the radio modem should clear all Parameters to be stored at power off (that is become XQERUQ) and personal subscriptions should log-in again.

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At power up it is recommended that the information stored in the network layer is checked against the checksum. If the checksum is found to be incorrect, the radio modem will revert to the unborn state and a BORN packet will be sent to the network in order to update the information.

7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network sends the necessary information to the terminal (that is GROUPLIST). The network also checks the terminals Electronic serial number (ESN). If the ESN checking is successful the network will send a LIVE, followed by a GROUPLIST, to the terminal. If the ESN checking fails the network will not send any LIVE and GROUPLIST but may send a DIE instead (depending on the network configuration).

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/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 12 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 0

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 12

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The terminal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW There are four different criteria for the radio modem to send an ACTIVE packet: When the radio modem is turned on. When the reception buffer of the radio modem, after having been full, has been emptied. When contact with the network is re-established after having been broken. An ACTIVE packet is generated by the PC.

The transmission of ACTIVE may be delayed, see FKDSWHU  $FWLYDWLRQ ,QDFWLYDWLRQ.

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7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network updates the terminal subscription information. Messages stored in mailbox, which are intended for the mobile terminal and subscribers logged in at the mobile terminal, are transmitted to the radio modem. The network checks the radio modems electronic serial number (ESN). /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 12 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 12

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The contents of bytes 9 to 12 must be set to 0 (zero) by the application or PC. The electronic serial number will be set by the radio modem.



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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The terminal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW INACTIVE is sent by the radio modem: Before the radio modem is turned off. When the reception buffer of the radio modem is full. When an INACTIVE packet is generated by the PC.

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7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network registers the mobile terminal as inactive. No messages will be sent to the mobile terminal until it is again activated. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 8 bytes.

MPAK common component:

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8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1

7 0 1

6 0 0

5 0 0

4 0 1

3 0 0

2 0 0

1 0 0

There is no type-dependent component in this packet.

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network generates this packet in order to prevent a terminal from sending any user traffic to the network. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW After DIE is received, the terminal must not send any user traffic (PSUBCOM, PSOSCOM). Only DTESERV packets are permitted until a LIVE packet has been received. It should also be shown to the user, that the terminal has received a DIE, and cannot send any user traffic. Exceptions: The terminal may return packets to the network with the UNKNOWN_F raised.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 8 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1

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There is no type-dependent component in this packet.

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription. 5DLVHG )ODJV MAILBOX_F This packet can be stored in the network mailbox if the addressee cannot be reached even though MAILBOX is not included in the subscription service. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The terminal has previously received DIE but is now permitted to send user traffic again. The network responds to a BORN packet with correct ESN by sending a LIVE packet. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The terminal may resume sending user traffic again. It should also be shown to the user, that the terminal has received a LIVE, and can resume sending user traffic.

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/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 8 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0

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There is no type-dependent component in this packet.

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The mobile terminal subscription or group. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network orders the terminal to send ROAM. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The terminal sends ROAM. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 8 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The mobile terminal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The terminal has decided to send ROAM according to the roaming algorithm procedure in the mobile terminal link layer or the terminal has received ROAMORD from the network. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network registers URDPLQJ for the terminal. The network also checks the ESN. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 12 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 12

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ESN

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription.

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5DLVHG )ODJV MAILBOX_F The packet may be stored in the networks mailbox if the addressee can not be reached, even if MAILBOX is not included in the subscription service. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW Changes in the subscriber information have taken place, the mobile/fixed terminal has sent BORN. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The new group list replaces the former stored list of group numbers. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 54 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8

x = optional 0 or1

7 0 1

6 0 0

5 0 0

4 0 1

3 0 1

2 0 1

1 X 1

0 1

Type-dependent component : byte 9 bytes 10 to 12 (bytes 13 to 51) bytes 52 to 54 number of MANs MAN 1 (MAN 2 -14) MAN 15
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MAN 1 (bytes 10 to 12) is used for the $OO 7HUPLQDOV *URXS 1XPEHU.

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network requires current information about which subscription that are loggedin at the terminal. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The terminal sends current information in the FLEXLIST packet. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 8 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0

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There is no type-dependent component in this packet.

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The procedures described in paragraphs numbered 2 and 3 below do not apply to an application. They are only included for information purposes. 'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU 1. 2. 3. The radio modem. The network. The radio modem.

'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH 1. 2. 3. The PC. The radio modem. The network.

&ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW 1. 2. 3. The radio modem sends FLEXLIST to the PC during the start up procedure. The network: Changes in the information have occurred. The radio modem: The radio modem has received a request for the flexlist from the network. This procedure is handled automatically by the radio modem.

7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO 5HDFWLRQ RQ 5HFHLYLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network checks the list of logged in personal subscriptions at the mobile terminal. 7KH 5DGLR 0RGHPV RU WKH 3&V 1RUPDO 5HDFWLRQ RQ 5HFHLYLQJ WKH 3DFNHW Replace former list of personal subscriptions with a new list.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 30 bytes

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1

Type-dependent component : byte 9 bytes 10 to 12 (bytes 13 to 27) bytes 28 to 30 number of MANs MAN 1 (MAN 2 -6) MAN 7
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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The mobile terminal subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network requires updating on terminal information. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The terminal sends INFO. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 8 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0

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There is no type-dependent component in this packet.

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The mobile terminal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The terminal has received INFOREQ. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network updates the register. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW The length may vary between 44 and 46 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1

Type-dependent component : byte 9 bytes 10 to 12 (bytes 13 to 27) bytes 28 to 30 bytes 31to 44 number of MANs MAN 1 (MAN 2 -6)
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MAN 7
Technical information

bytes 45 to n

channel class dependent info

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7HFKQLFDO ,QIRUPDWLRQ 14 bytes. This field states whether the mobile terminal is equipped with technical media for generating and presenting different traffic types. The field also describes the characteristics of the radio station. The information to be stated in this field must be provided when opening the subscription.

8 bytes 31 bytes 32 bytes 33 bytes 34 bytes 35 bytes 36 bytes 37 bytes 38 bytes 39 bytes 40 bytes 41 bytes 42 bytes 43 bytes 44 0 0

1 (no = 0, yes = 1) (no = 0, yes = 1) (no = 0, yes = 1)

Generate connection
receive connection

present text partially active in MBX radio: superv. sign. loop radio: terminal type radio: working method radio: output power radio: rx/tx switch time radio: FBI radio: priority

(Terminal type) (duplex = 12 frequence simplex =2) (Watt) (ms)

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(4 levels, 1-4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 (spare) (spare) (Channel class = 4 or 5)

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

radio: channel class

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&KDQQHO &ODVV 'HSHQGHQW ,QIRUPDWLRQ 0-2 bytes. This field states which radio channels the relevant mobile equipment can use. There are 2 possible channel classes that may be used: channel class 4 or 5. Channel class 4: Channel class 5: Full band station with independent channels for receiving and transmitting channels. Full band station with fixed duplex spacing. The duplex spacing is given as the channel difference.

&KDQQHO &ODVV  No channel class-dependent information is required.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

&KDQQHO &ODVV 

bytes 45 to 46

Duplex spacing (channels)

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The radio output power parameter (byte 8) indicates the maximum output power of the mobile terminal.

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The terminal subscription or group. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW When traffic load permits, the network sends the time information to the mobile terminals. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The time information may only be used as a calendar clock function in the user application.

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Do not confuse the TIME packet with the time information given in the time field of other packets. The time information embedded in the PSUBCOM packets gives the time when the network first received the packet - not the time for retransmission.

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/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 11 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 11

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time

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The mobile terminal subscription. 5DLVHG )ODJV MAILBOX_F This packet can be placed in the network mailbox if the addressee cannot be reached even if MAILBOX is not included in the subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW Changes in the subscriber information concerning the operational areas have taken place or the mobile terminal has sent BORN. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The terminal should forward the area list information to the data link layer. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 17 bytes.

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MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 1

Type-dependent component: byte 9 to 12 byte 17 Bitmap Command (0-255)

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%LWPDS Bitmap representing the area IDs. The bitmap will be transferred to the Data Link Layer. Each bit position (0-63) of the bitmap represents the numerical value (0-63) of an area ID. For example, the bit in position 60 corresponds to the area ID 111100 (binary representation). The area ID is received by the Physical Layer and then used by the roaming algorithm in the Data Link Layer. 0=invalid area ID. 1=valid area ID.

8 byte 9 byte 10 byte 11 byte 12 byte 13 byte 14 byte 15 byte 16

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&RPPDQG Mobile performance in areas which are indicated as QRW YDOLG in the bitmap. The command should also be transferred to the data link layer. 0=invalid area IDs must not be used by the terminal. 1=not valid area IDs may be used, but traffic may be charged a different fee.

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If both the %LWPDS and the &RPPDQG is set to zero (0), this means that the mobile terminal is not allowed to operate any traffic area and roam into any base station. This case should be notified to the user who should contact the network operator or a service centre. When changing local network, the terminal shall reset its AREALIST to allow all valid area IDs (that is, all bits in the bitmap are set to 1).

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The network. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The mobile terminal subscription. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The network requests a check of the electronic serial number. 7KH 3&V 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The terminal sends ESNINFO. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 8 bytes.

MPAK common component:

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7 0 1

6 0 0

5 0 1

4 0 0

3 0 1

2 0 1

1 0 0

There is no type-dependent component in this packet

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The mobile terminal subscription. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The terminal has received ESNREQ. 7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network checks the electronic serial number. /HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 12 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1 7 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1

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Type-dependent component: bytes 9 to 12

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'HVLJQDWHG 6HQGHU The mobile terminal. 'HVLJQDWHG $GGUHVVHH The network. &ULWHULD IRU *HQHUDWLQJ WKH 3DFNHW The user wants to change operating mode between SRZHU VDYLQJ PRGH and H[SUHVV PRGH. When the radio modem changes operating mode, the packet is sent to the network.

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The mode change may also be initiated by pressing the MODE key on the M1000. If two consecutive equal MODE changes are given, the radio modems MASC protocol will send an error message to the PC. This situation may for example occur if the user orders mode change by using the MMODE key on the M1000, and immediately thereafter gives the same order from the PC. See FKDSWHU  0$6& 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ for the error message.

7KH 1HWZRUNV 1RUPDO $FWLRQ ZKHQ 5HFHLYLQJ D 3DFNHW The network registers the operating mode of the mobile terminal (radio modem). Some applications may require H[SUHVV PRGH to achieve a communication without a delay. The normal operating mode is SRZHU VDYLQJ PRGH.

1.For a description of the different operating modes, see FKDSWHU  ,PSRUWDQW 0RELWH[ )XQF WLRQV.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

/HQJWK RI WKH 3DFNHW 9 bytes.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8

x = optional 0 or1

7 0 1

6 0 0

5 0 1

4 0 1

3 0 0

2 0 0

1 0 0

0 1

Type-dependent component :
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byte 9

mode identifier mode identifier: 0= EXPRESS MODE 1= POWER SAVING MODE 2- 255 = reserved

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Using the express mode will mean higher power consumption and shorter battery operating time in radio modems with built in batteries.

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The MPAK LOWPOWER should be used by portable radio modems if the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol. The MPAK LOWPOWER must not be used if the extended battery saving protocol is not supported. The MPAK LOWPOWER replaces the following MPAK packets when a portable radio modem uses the extended battery saving protocol: ACTIVE BORN ESNINFO INFO MODE ROAM

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03$. &RPPRQ &RPSRQHQW The common component of an MPAK is modified when it is used together with the new MPAK type LOWPOWER. The value in the field packet type in the common component will be set to 31 for the MPAK LOWPOWER. This modified common component must not be used with any other MPAK.

8 byte 7 byte 8 0 1

7 0 1

6 0 0

5 0

4 0

3 0

2 0

1 0

8 S 1

7 S 1

6 S 0

5 T 1

4 T 1

3 T 1

2 T 1

1 T 1

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MMMMM TTTTT SSS

The MPAK type (MMMMM=11111 defines the MPAK LOWPOWER). The subtype of the MPAK type LOWPOWER. This field contains information about the new parameter SKIPNUM.

The parameters MODE and SKIPNUM are coded into the field SSS in the figure above. The SKIPNUM and MODE representation is shown below. SKIPNUM and MODE representation:
666
000 001 010 011 100 111 All other combinations

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Battery Saving Mode Battery Saving Mode Battery Saving Mode Battery Saving Mode Battery Saving Mode Normal Mobile Mode Undefined, spare 1 2 4 8 16 Not used

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The subtype of the LOWPOWER is coded into the field TTTTT in the figure above.

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MASC/MPAK Protocol Description

The coding of the subtypes are shown below. Note that the codes used for the subtypes are identical to the MPAK type codes of the corresponding MPAKs that the subtypes replace.
777
00111 00110 10111 10011 11000 01100

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Subtype ACTIVE Subtype BORN Subtype ESNINFO Subtype INFO Subtype MODE Subtype ROAM

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ACTIVE BORN ESNINFO INFO MODE ROAM

All other subtype codes are UNDEFINED. 6XEW\SH $&7,9( The MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype ACTIVE, will be used instead of MPAK ACTIVE provided the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 S 1 7 S 1 6 S 0 5 0 1 4 0 1 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0

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Subtype dependent component: bytes 9 to 12 ESN

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6XEW\SH %251 The MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype BORN, will be used instead of MPAK BORN provided the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 S 1 7 S 1 6 S 0 5 0 1 4 0 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 1

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Subtype dependent component: bytes 9 to 12 ESN

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6XEW\SH (61,1)2 The MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype ESNINFO, will be used instead of MPAK ESNINFO provided the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 S 1 7 S 1 6 S 0 5 1 1 4 0 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

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6XEW\SH ,1)2 The MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype INFO, will be used instead of MPAK INFO provided the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 S 1 7 S 1 6 S 0 5 1 1 4 0 1 3 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

8 bytes 9 bytes 10 to 12 bytes 13 to 15 bytes 16 to 18 bytes 19 to 21 bytes 22 to 24 bytes 25 to 27 bytes 28 to 30 bytes 31 to 44 bytes 45 . . .

number of MAN
MAN 1 (PER) MAN 2 (PER) MAN 3 (PER) MAN 4 (PER) MAN 5 (PER) MAN 6 (PER) MAN 7 (PER) technical information channels class dependent
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6XEW\SH 02'( The MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype MODE, will be used instead of MPAK MODE provided the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 S byte 8 1 7 S 1 6 S 0 5 1 1 4 1 1 3 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1

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Subtype dependent component: bytes 9 mode identifier

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6XEW\SH 52$0 The MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype ROAM, will be used instead of MPAK ROAM provided the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol.

MPAK common component: 8 byte 7 byte 8 S 1 7 S 1 6 S 0 5 0 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 1

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Subtype dependent component: bytes 9 to 11 ESN

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A few MPAKs will be received and converted by the radio modem before they are sent to the connected PC. These packets are: The network orders the mobile terminal not to send user traffic (DIE). The network orders the mobile terminal to resume sending packets (LIVE).

When the radio modem receives one of these orders, an FK-frame indicating the situation - FK01 for DIE and FK02 for LIVE - will be sent to the PC. See description in FKDSWHU  0$6& 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ.

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The first part of this chapter describes the different signal flows between the Mobidem and a PC. The second part deals with dialogues between mobile terminals and the Mobitex network.




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In order to understand how the MASC interface works and how the frames are exchanged, you must know how different signals flow between the radio modem and the PC. In this description, the control frames are described separately from the information frames. 6RPH 5XOHV A PC connected to the radio modem, must use the same Terminal MAN number (TMAN) as the radio modem (the PC asks the radio modem for the TMAN). The radio modem communicates with the Mobitex network according to the network layer. In order to get the Mobitex network layer in the radio modem, and the PC, to interact in an error-free way, the following point has to be considered.



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MPAKs are either received from, or transmitted to, the network. The MPAKs received from the network contain information that the mobile terminal is receiving. Transmitted MPAKs are either created by the user application or by the radio modem. MPAKs created by the radio modem are used for radio communication purposes only, and will not be described in this manual. 03$.V 5HFHLYHG IURP WKH 1HWZRUN MPAKs received from the network containing orders to the radio modem to stop, or to resume, transmitting user traffic, will be handled entirely within the radio modem. The connected PC will, however, be notified by an FK-frame. See FKDSWHU  0$6& 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ. Other packets used for radio modem control will be handled entirely within the radio modem. No information will be sent to the PC.

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All other correctly received MPAKs will, after normal handling in the radio modem, be sent to the PC. A packet received by the PC must never be returned to the radio modem without modification of the packets common components. 03$.V WR 7UDQVPLW WR WKH 1HWZRUN If the MPAK passes the checks in the radio modem, it will be sent to the Mobitex network. If the MPAK fails to pass the checks, it will be returned to the PC in an Rframe. For the LOGINREQ MPAK the following rule holds: If the personal subscription already exists in the FLEXLIST, then the radio modem will notify the PC by an FK-frame. &RQQHFWLRQ %HWZHHQ WKH 5DGLR 0RGHP DQG WKH 3& The radio modem and the PC are supposed to each have a list of group MANs (GROUPLIST) and a list of personal subscriptions (FLEXLIST). In order to make the lists in the radio modem coincide with the lists in the PC, the following should be considered: When the link layer connection is established (by exchange of INIT frames), the PC must send a MANREQ (FP-frame) to request the MAN from the radio modem. By way of a reply, the radio modem sends the Terminal MAN (FP-frame). This reply is sent immediately, or, if another frame is currently being transmitted by the radio modem, immediately after the transmission is completed. After that, the radio modem will send the MASC_DEVICE information (FQ-frame). The radio modem will subsequently send: GROUPLIST to set the list of group MANs in the PC. FLEXLIST to set the flexlist in the PC.

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PC <INIT [B]> <INIT [B] > <F P (MANREQ)> <F P (TMAN)> <F QMCU (MASCDEVICE)> <M (GROUPLIST)> <M (FLEXLIST)>
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The flow control frames are neither included in the ([DPSOH RI VWDUW VHTXHQFH above, nor in the ([DPSOH RI VWDUW VHTXHQFH ZKHQ WKH UDGLR PRGHP VWDUWV ZLWK 03$.V VWRUHG LQ WKH UHFHSWLRQ EXIIHU below. 5DGLR 0RGHPV WKDW &DQ 2SHUDWH 6WDQG$ORQH The following two examples apply to radio modems that may operate as stand-alone units, that is, receive messages from the network without being connected to a PC.

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PC <INIT [B]> <INIT [B] > <F P (MANREQ)> <F P (TMAN)>

Radio modem

<F QMCU (MASCDEVICE)> <M (GROUPLIST)> <M (FLEXLIST)>

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Sending of the F P-frame (MANREQ) from the PC may be postponed until queued MPAKs have been transferred from the radio modem to the PC. The PC needs the MAN only to transmit MPAKs.

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The number of packets may be different from the examples given. Other packets that have been queued may be inserted between the packets listed. However, the packets listed will appear sooner or later, in the specified order.

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PC <INIT [B]> <INIT [B] > <M (MPAK)>

Radio modem

<M (MPAK)> <F P (MANREQ)> <F P (TMAN)> <F QMCU (MASC DEVICE)> <M (MPAK)>

<M (MPAK)> <M (GROUPLIST)> <M (FLEXLIST)>

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The MPAKs may be sent from the radio modem in any order after the establishment of the connection.



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The control frames are used to ensure that the transmission of the information frame was successful. This section describes how the control frames are used. $FWLRQV WR EH 7DNHQ $IWHU 6HQGLQJ DQ ,QIRUPDWLRQ )UDPH If the information frame is acknowledged by an ACK frame, it has been accurately received. The value of the ACK frames sequ field is saved as the last received sequence number. If the information frame was not accurately received and must be repeated, the NACK frame is sent.

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ACK and NACK frames are sent by the unit that receives the information frame. The RACK frame will be sent if no reply has been received within 10 seconds of the information frame being sent. The RACK frame is sent by the unit which sent the information frame. If there is no reply to the RACK frame, a new RACK frame will be sent every 10 seconds. If no ACK has been received within 30 seconds, the higher level layer must be notified. The repetition of RACK will continue until interrupted by the application or by a received ACK. The sequence number of an ACK received as a reply to a RACK will be compared with the last sequ number saved. If these numbers are equal, the last information frame was received correctly, but the ACK was lost. This case is the only case in which the information frame will not be repeated. An ACK with a sequence number value equal to - (minus sign) means that the information frame must be repeated. If transmission of an INIT frame starts the handling of an error with RACK, the INIT frame must be repeated, regardless of the value of the sequ field in the ACK frame following RACK.

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The sequence number mentioned in this section belongs to the ACK frame. Do not confuse this sequence number with the sequence number of an M, N or R frame.

The table below summarizes the actions to be taken when receiving an ACK frame as a reply to a RACK.

Action: R = repeat the information frame X = do not repeat the information frame - = minus sign

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Sequence number of the last ACK received before the RACK No ACK was received before the RACK

0 1

Sequence number of the last ACK received before the RACK 0 1 X R R R X R R R R

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([DPSOHV In the following examples, the direction of the different frames may be interchanged. (VWDEOLVK &RQQHFWLRQ When the application is started, initialization is performed to set up the communication parameters. The first ACK sent should be <ACK0>. The initialization procedure is also performed whenever the connection has been broken.

PC <INIT (len,int)> <ACK0> <INIT (len, int)> <ACK0>

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Radio modem

,QIRUPDWLRQ )UDPH ZLWK $&. This is the normal status, with an acknowledgement sent as a reply to the information frame. The latest ACK sent by the PC was <ACK0>.

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PC Information frame <ACK1>

Radio modem

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'LVWXUEHG ,QIRUPDWLRQ )UDPH This is an example of how errors are handled in the protocol when a character in an information frame is disturbed when being sent over the communication link. The latest ACK sent by the PC was <ACK1>.

PC
Disturbance

Radio modem

Information frame <NACK> Information frame <ACK0>

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/RVW ,QIRUPDWLRQ )UDPH This is an example of how errors are handled in the protocol when an information frame is lost. The latest ACK sent by the PC was <ACK1>.

PC Information frame
stop Time-out

Radio modem

<RACK>
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<ACK1> Information frame

<ACK0>
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If the information frame does not reach the PC, RACK is sent and the ACK that is repeated will have an old sequence number (compared to the latest ACK received), indicating that the information frame was not received. The lost information frame must be retransmitted.
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,QIRUPDWLRQ )UDPH ZLWK /RVW $&. This is an example of how errors are handled in the protocol when an acknowledgement is lost. The latest ACK sent by the PC was <ACK1>.

PC Information frame <ACK0>

Radio modem

stop Time-out
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<RACK>

<ACK0>
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If the ACK0 does not reach the radio modem, RACK is sent and the repeated ACK will have a new sequence number (compared to the latest ACK received), indicating that the information frame was received correctly. &KHFN &RPPXQLFDWLRQ /LQN /LQN LV 2. To check the communication link between the radio modem and the PC, the application may send a SENS frame as soon as there is no other traffic in process between the units. The time between two SENS frames must be at least 10 seconds. The SACK frame must be sent within 10 seconds of the SENS frame being received.

PC <SENS> <SACK>

Radio modem

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&KHFN &RPPXQLFDWLRQ /LQN /LQN LV EURNHQ If the link is broken, no SACK will be sent from the radio modem. If two SENS frames have been sent without receiving a reply, the unit which sent SENS must restart the link by sending an INIT frame.

PC <SENS> <SENS> <INIT>

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Radio modem
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This section describes how the information frames cooperate. All commands and replies that are used in the protocol are mentioned here. The description does not include any control frames, since these are covered in the previous section. The frame structure is described in the Protocol Description chapter. 6WDUW8S When the link layer is established, the PC should always check the MAN, in order to ensure that the correct MAN number is used. This will also make the radio modem send GROUPLIST and FLEXLIST to the PC. Other queued MPAKs may come out before GROUPLIST and FLEXLIST and must be taken care of.

PC FP F P (MAN) M (GROUPLIST) M (FLEXLIST)

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Radio modem
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6HQG 03$. The M-frame from the PC is a request to send an MPAK to the Mobitex network. If the MPAK is erroneous, it is returned by the R-frame. An erroneous MPAK must be corrected before it is retransmitted to the radio modem.

PC M

Radio modem

Is MPAK correct? Yes

Was MPAK transmission successful

No

No

Yes

FH

N R

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If transmission of the MPAK to the network fails, the MPAK is returned to the PC by an N-frame. To prevent the radio modems buffer from becoming full, each MPAK sent from the PC should be acknowledged by an FH-frame before the next one is sent. 5HFHLYH 03$. The M-frame from the radio modem includes the incoming MPAK from the Mobitex network.

PC M

Radio modem

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&DQFHO 3UHYLRXV 7UDQVPLVVLRQ RI 03$. The M-frame from the PC is a request to transmit an MPAK to the Mobitex network. The FI-frame is used to retrieve the last MPAK sent, if it has not already been transmitted to the Mobitex network. It is not possible to recall more than one MPAK even if there is a queue of MPAKs waiting to be transmitted to the Mobitex network.

PC M FI N
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,QIRUPDWLRQ $ERXW )XOO 7UDQVPLVVLRQ %XIIHU The M-frame from the PC is a request to send an MPAK to the Mobitex network. If the transmission buffer becomes full when the radio modem is receiving an MPAK, the PC will be notified by an FK-frame.

M
The buffer is full

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7UDQVPLVVLRQ %XIIHU )XOO 6WLOO 7U\LQJ WR 6HQG 03$. An M-frame from the PC is a request to send an MPAK to the Mobitex network. If the transmission buffer is full and the radio modem receives a new request to send an MPAK, the MPAK will be returned by an N-frame. If there is no sequence number in the M-frame, then the error code is sent in an FKframe.

PC

Radio modem
The buffer is full

M F K13 N
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If there is a sequence number, then the error code is included in the N-frame.

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Radio modem
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M4 N 13,4
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7XUQLQJ 3RZHU 2II E\ &RPPDQG The FO-frame from the PC is a command to turn off the radio modem. Queued MPAKs that could not be sent to the Mobitex network are returned by N-frames.

PC FO

Radio modem

Queued MPAKs? Yes

No

N
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N FO Power off

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7XUQLQJ 3RZHU 2II ZLWK WKH 212)) .H\ Certain types of radio modems may be turned off manually with an ON/OFF key. The procedure is equal to that described above, except that the first FO-frame is replaced by the ON/OFF key being pressed.




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A thorough understanding of the dialogues between the mobile terminal and the Mobitex network is necessary when an application is to be developed. Combinations of dialogues are not described. Instead, typical cases of communication to or from the mobile terminals are presented. In the following description, the $SDUW\ is always the calling mobile terminal or subscription (sender), while the %SDUW\ is the called subscriber (addressee). Depending on the dialogue the network may also be the sender or addressee.

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The following groups of dialogues are used in conjunction with the radio modem (the corresponding packet names are shown in brackets): 368%&20  3DFNHW6ZLWFKHG 6XEVFULEHU &RPPXQLFDWLRQ - Internal traffic without address list - Internal traffic with address list - Internal traffic to groups - External traffic (TEXT, DATA, STATUS, HPDATA) (as above) (as above) (EXTPAK)

'7(6(59  'DWD 7HUPLQDO 6HUYLFH &RPPXQLFDWLRQ SUBSCRIPTION STATUS - Login - Logout MOBILE TERMINAL STATUS - Activation - Deactivation (ACTIVE) (INACTIVE) (LOGINREQ, LOGINGRA, LOGINREF) (LOGOUT, LOGOUTORD)

MOBILE TERMINAL INFORMATION - Updating groups - Updating area IDs - Time information (GROUPLIST) (AREALIST) (TIME)



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The dialogues are identical for all packet-switched internal traffic without an address list. The TEXT packet in the following dialogues may be replaced by DATA, STATUS or HPDATA, without any other changes in the dialogue. The common factor for all dialogues in internal traffic is that the original packet (TEXT1) is generated by the A-party according to the criteria and the structure described in FKDSWHU  03$. 3URWRFRO 'HVFULSWLRQ  3DFNHW )RUPDWV. Any exceptions to this rule are stated for the respective dialogues.

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A-party

Network

B-party
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"TEXT 1" "TEXT 2"

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All fields of TEXT1 and TEXT2, except the time field, are identical.

A-party "TEXT" 1

Network

B-party
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"TEXT" 2 "TEXT" 2

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If the B-partys ACK signal from B to the network is destroyed, the TEXT2 will be returned to the A-party, even if it has reached its destination. The traffic state of the returned packet will be NO_TRANSFER.

A-party

Network

B-party
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"TEXT" 1 "TEXT" 2 "TEXT" 2

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If the POSACK_F flag in TEXT1 is raised, an identical copy of the message will be created by the network when the B-party has acknowledged the message. The copy is returned to the original sender.

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A-party

Network

B-party
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"TEXT" 1

"TEXT" 2

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TEXT1 has been generated with the subscriber flag MAILBOX_F=0, which indicates that the packet must not be stored in the network mailbox. or TEXT2 is returned with the traffic state = CONGEST (state 5) This dialogue also occurs when MAILBOX_F = 1 and the packet cannot be stored in the mailbox. A packet cannot be stored in the mailbox unless the B-party has mailbox service included in his subscription. If TEXT1 has subscriber flag MAILBOX_F = 1, the packet may be stored in the mailbox. A copy of TEXT1 is stored in the network mailbox. TEXT2 has the traffic state = IN_MAIL (state 2). Packets stored in the mailbox are sent to the addressee when the mobile terminal has sent an ACTIVE MPAK. See the note above concerning subscribers who do not subscribe to the mailbox service. When the packets with POSACK_F = 1 are delivered after having been put in the mailbox, a copy of the original message is sent to the original sender with the traffic state = FROM_MAIL (state 1). TEXT2 is returned with the traffic state = NO_TRANSFER (state 3)

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A-party

Network

B-party
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"TEXT" 1

"TEXT" 2

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1.

Transfer not possible because: The B-party does not exist. TEXT2 is returned with the traffic state = ERROR (state 6). The A-party subscription does not permit transfer. TEXT2 is returned with the traffic state = ILLEGAL (state 4). The B-party subscription does not permit transfer. TEXT2 is returned with the traffic state = ILLEGAL (state 4). The network is overloaded. TEXT2 is returned with the traffic state = CONGEST (state 5). The packet cannot be switched due to a technical problem in the network. TEXT2 is returned with the traffic state = ERROR (state 6).

2.

3.



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The dialogues are identical for all internal traffic sent with an address list. The TEXT packet in the following dialogues may be replaced by DATA, STATUS or HPDATA, without any changes occurring in the dialogue. The common factor for all dialogues in internal traffic is that the original packet (TEXT1) is generated by the A-party according to the criteria and the structure described in the MPAKs and the Packet Formats chapters. Any exceptions to this rule are stated for the respective dialogues. The network will promptly convert TEXT1 to the number of packets stated in the address list. Each one of these packets will be identical except for the addressee information

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A-party

Network

B1

B2

B3

B4

"TEXT" 1 "TEXT" 2 "TEXT" 3 "TEXT" 4 "TEXT" 5 etc.

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TEXT2 - TEXT5, etc., are each allocated an address from the address list in TEXT1.

A-party

Network

B1

B2

B3

"TEXT" 1 "TEXT" 2 "TEXT" 3 "TEXT" 3 "TEXT" 4 etc. "TEXT" 4

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"TEXT" 2

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If both the POSACK_F flag and the SENDLIST_F flag are raised, a positive acknowledgement is received for each addressee.

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A-party

Network

B1

B2

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TEXT2 - TEXT5, etc., in the dialogue do not contain address lists. 1. TEXT1 contains an address list and has the subscription flag MAILBOX_F = 0, that is, the packet must not be stored in the mailbox. TEXT2 and TEXT4 in this example have the traffic state = NO_TRANSFER (state 3).

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This dialogue above also occurs when MAILBOX_F = 1 and the packet cannot be stored in the mailbox. A packet cannot be stored in the mailbox unless the B-party has a mailbox service included in his subscription. If the mailbox is full, the packet will also be returned.

2.

TEXT1 contains an address list and has the subscription flag MAILBOX_F = 1, that is, the packet may be stored in the mailbox. TEXT2 and TEXT4 now have the traffic state = IN_MAIL (state 2). If the B-partys subscription does not include the mailbox service, the packet is returned as an item 1 above.

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1.

TEXT2 is returned before the packet was copied. TEXT2 contains the address list.

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Network

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TEXT2, etc., are returned after the packet was copied by the network. The returned packets contain no address list.

The returned packets will have the traffic state = ILLEGAL (state 4), CONGEST (state 5) or ERROR (state 6) depending on the reason for the return.



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The dialogues for traffic to groups are similar to those for traffic to other subscriptions. However, since traffic to groups may involve a considerable number of subscriptions, the A-party will not be notified if any of the B-parties are not reachable.



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External traffic means traffic with different telecommunications networks external to Mobitex. Dialogues between a mobile terminal and these networks must be specified by the operator of the external network.

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For all login dialogues, the original packet (LOGINREQ) is generated by the Aparty.

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LOGINREQ2 is returned with the traffic state = ILLEGAL. Login is denied. An incorrect subscription number may have been entered. LOGINREQ2 is returned with the traffic state = CONGEST The network is overloaded. LOGINREQ2 is returned with the traffic state = ERROR Technical error.

2.

3.

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A-party "LOGOUT"

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A-party "LOGOUTORD"

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If a personal subscription is logged in on mobile terminal A while still registered as logged in on mobile terminal B, the network will send LOGOUTORD to mobile terminal B.



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A-party "ACTIVE"

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A-party "ACTIVE" "TEXT" 1 "TEXT " 2 etc.

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The messages (MPAKs) in the mailbox may be addressed to the mobile terminal, the personal subscription or both. Messages are stored in the mailbox while the mobile terminal is inactive. Packets sent from the mailbox are delayed with respect to each other to prevent overloading of the mobile terminal.

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In some situations the network needs to force a mobile terminal not to send user traffic. In these situations the network generates a DIE packet. This packet will be converted to an FK-frame (F K01) by the radio modem. The FKframe is transferred to the PC.

Network "DIE"

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When a mobile terminal can, after having been inhibited, resume user traffic, a LIVE packet will be sent from the network. This packet will be converted to an FK-frame (F K02) by the radio modem. The FKframe is transferred to the PC.

Network "LIVE"

B-party

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DIE and LIVE are stored in the mailbox if the B-party is not active.

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Network "GROUPLIST"

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GROUPLIST is stored in the mailbox if the B-party is not active.

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The TIME packet is sent with regular intervals when no other traffic is loading the network. The time information stated is the time of the day when the packet is sent from the network.
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The information in the TIME packet may be used to check the internal time piece in the PC.

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Do not confuse the TIME packet with the time information given in other packets. The time information embedded in data transferring packets states the time when the network first received the packet - not the time for retransmission.

See also FKDSWHU  7LPH

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This chapter describes a few important Mobitex functions that are not described elsewhere in this manual.



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In order to enable the transfer of messages between different users of the Mobitex network, every user must be a subscriber, or must make use of an established subscription. A subscription to Mobitex can either be a terminal subscription, a personal subscription or a group subscription. Each subscription has its own subscription number, also called the MAN number or just MAN.



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A mobile terminal subscription is always linked to a certain mobile terminal, that is, a radio modem. Mobile terminals communicate with the network by radio links to the base radio stations. The MAN number for a mobile terminal subscription is stored in the radio modem. This number is also called the TMAN.



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A personal subscription is linked to a person and not to any particular terminal. It can be activated from any terminal defined for personal subscriptions, either fixed or mobile. This is useful for subscribers who often use different terminals, for example in different vehicles or in rental cars. When a personal subscription logs in, the services defined for it are made available to the user. However, the technical limitations of the terminal being used can limit the services. A login message always includes a password and notifies the network that a personal subscription has been logged in at that particular physical terminal. The network regards the subscription as having been transferred to this terminal until the user either sends a logout message or is logged in at another terminal. A personal subscription can only be logged in to one terminal at a time. A mobile terminal can have up to seven personal subscriptions logged in simultaneously. The subscription numbers for the personal subscriptions logged in via a terminal are stored in the terminals Flexlist.

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A group subscription is comprised by a number of mobile terminal subscriptions. Any mobile terminal subscription can be a member of up to 15 different group subscriptions. All mobile terminals will belong to the All-Terminals Group. The member of a group will be addressed via the subscription number of the group. The subscription numbers for group subscriptions are stored in a Grouplist. A group subscription can only receive messages.




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To make it possible for portable radio modems to determine whether the network supports the extended battery saving protocol or not, the <FRI> and <SVP3> radio link layer frames are modified. When the field REVISION INFO is set to 1 or higher the base radio station supports the extended battery saving protocol, if set to 0 the extended battery saving protocol is not supported. The extended battery saving protocol must only be used by a portable radio modem when it has received a <FRI> or <SVP3> frame with the REVISION INFO field set to 1 or higher.



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A portable radio modem in battery saving mode may reduce battery consumption by monitoring every <SVP6> period. A new parameter SKIPNUM is introduced. This new parameter is used by the radio modem to inform the Mobitex network about which <SVP6> frames the radio modem is monitoring. The SKIPNUM parameter means that the portable radio modem will only listen to every SKIPNUMth <SVP6>, and hence every SKIPNUMth <SVP3> and <SVP4> and <SVP5> (note that <SVP4> and <SVP5> are only sent when needed). Legal values of SKIPNUM are 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16. It is necessary for the portable radio modem to inform the base radio station about the MODE and SKIPNUM parameter settings whenever it roams in to a new radio station or changes the parameter setting. For this purpose the MPAK LOWPOWER will be used. A portable radio modem will use the new DTSERV MPAK LOWPOWER and the appropriate subtype to roam into a base radio station supporting the Extended Standby Mode (see  3URWRFRO 5HYLVLRQ above). This way the base radio station will be informed about the MODE and SKIPNUM settings.

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In order to enable faster responses following an up- or down-link radio transmission, portable radio modems shall listen to all low power protocol sweep signals a number of SKIP_TRANS<SVP6> signals following an up- or down-link transmission. This should be done independently of chosen SKIPNUM. That is, portable radio modems should fall back to SKIPNUM 1 a certain number of sweep signals following a packet transaction without reporting the change of SKIPNUM to the radio base station. After reception of SKIP_TRANS<SVP6> signals, it will resume to its chosen SKIPNUM, again without reporting the SKIPNUM change to the radio base station. The field SKIP_TRANS is broadcasted in the <SVP6> sweep signal.

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The portable radio modems shall also follow the rules for TRANSACTION_TIME.



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The MANs in the <SVP5> and <SVP6> sweep signals are sorted alternately in descending or ascending order provided that the new functionality is supported by the radio base station1. A radio modem may determine the sorting order by comparing the first and second MAN transmitted in the list. During reception of the <SVP5> or <SVP6> signal, the radio modem may enter stand-by mode when it determines that neither its own MAN nor any MAN in the radio modems group list is included in the sweep signal. If the radio modem enters stand-by mode during reception of an <SVP5> signal, it must be back in reception mode in time to receive the following <SVP6> signal.



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A new field, ADDRESSED, and a new flag, G7, will be added to the <SVP6> primary block. The field ADDRESSED will also ba added to the <SVP5> primary block. The ADDRESSED field consists of 31 bits, representing 31 flags, f0-f30. These flags may be used by the radio modem to determine if it will monitor the following MAN list of the sweep signal or return to stand-by mode. Flag fn is set if any of the MANs in the list satisfies the following condition: MAN modulo 31 = n. If the G7 flag (<SVP6> frame only) or the flag (fn) corresponding to the terminal MAN or any of the MANs included in the grouplist is set, the radio modem will continue in operational mode and check its own MAN and the MANs included in its group list against the list of MANs included in the sweep frame. If none of the G7 flag and the flags (fn) corresponding to the terminal MAN and the MANs in the terminal grouplist except group 7 are set, then the terminal may enter stand-by mode immediately.

1.Radio base stations not supporting the new functionality do not sort the MANs in any particular order.

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If the radio modem enters stand-by mode during reception of an <SVP5> signal, it must be back in reception mode in time to receive the following <SVP6> signal.



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When the radio link is poor between the base radio station and a radio modem, the base radio station may send multiple <ACK> and <ATD> frames in order to increase the probability of successfully completing an up-link traffic session. 0XOWLSOH $&.! )UDPHV The first <ACK> frame that the radio modem receives will be used to end the uplink traffic session. Any subsequent <ACK> frames shall be ignored, the up-link traffic session is already ended. 0XOWLSOH $7'! )UDPHV When the radio modem receives an <ATD> frame after having sent an <ABD> frame it will respond with an <MRM> frame. If the radio modem receives a second <ATD> frame the <MRM> frame will be repeated.



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A new, shorter frame, the <SBF_ACK> frame is introduced to improve the radio base stations ability to correctly receive and acknowledge frames from the radio modem under poor radio conditions. Two new <SBF_ACK> frames should be sent instead of one <ACK> frame (however to conserve battery the radio modem may choose to send only one <SBF_ACK> frame if the signal strength is considered sufficient).

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The <SBF_ACK> frame must not be used if the extended battery saving protocol is not supported.



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The criteria for evaluating other base radio stations and when to roam into another base radio station are not defined in this document. However, the parameters GOODBASE and BADBASE should not be used, since the radio modems in paginglike applications may work at lower signal levels than specified in these parameters. When roaming into a base radio station, the radio modem will determine the base radio stations radio protocol revision by monitoring the radio channel for a <FRI> or <SVP3> frame and checking REVISION INFO. If REVISION INFO is set to 0, the base radio station does not support the extended battery saving protocol and the portable radio modem will act accordingly.

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If REVISION INFO is 1 or higher, the SKIPNUM value must be sent to the Mobitex network from the radio modem in one of the subtypes of the new DTSERV MPAK LOWPOWER. If the radio modem operates in battery saving mode, the radio modem will synchronize its channel monitoring with the <SVP6> frames transmitted. The use of the new SKIPNUM parameter implies that a criterion for leaving CURRENT BASE must be modified. If the radio modem has lost consecutive <SVP6> frames within the time TLeaveCurrentBase (Defined below), it should stay in the operating state to re-synchronizing within 60 seconds, it should begin quick channel monitoring (roaming). TLeaveCurrentBase = SKIPNUM * EVALUATE_CURRENT where EVALUATE_CURRENT is a parameter sent in the <SVP6> frame.



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The network periodically transmits <SVP6> frames on system channels where the battery saving protocol is used. To synchronize the radio modem to monitor the correct <SVP6> signals transmitted by the base radio station, the base radio station labels each <SVP6> frame with a number, SVP6NUM, increasing from 0 to 15, then restarting from 0 again. A portable radio modem will monitor the <SVP6> signal when the following expression is true: ((MAN div 4) - SVP6NUM) mod SKIPNUM = 0 0$1 GLY  in the expression above means that the two least significant bits in the MAN are truncated. 0$1 is the terminal MAN. When roaming into a base station, or if an unexpected SVP6NUM is received when the radio modem monitors a <SVP6> signal, the radio modem shall re-synchronize its channel monitoring. If the radio modem fails to synchronize, the radio modem will determine the base radio stations radio protocol revision by monitoring the radio channel for a <FRI> or <SVP3> frame. If the REVISION INFO is 1 or higher, the radio modem shall retry to synchronize its channel monitoring. Radio modems using this protocol cyclically toggle between the stand-by state and the operating state. This toggling is synchronized by the <SVP6> frames and the SKIPNUM parameter. The <SVP6> frame contains the parameter CYCLE-TIME and TIME-TO-NEXT.

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The value of these two parameters and the SKIPNUM parameter defines the next time the radio modem should enter the operating state. To ensure that the portable radio modems receive <SVP3> and <SVP5> frames the <SVP3> and <SVP5> periodicity must be an odd number. When needed <SVP4> and <SVP 5> frames will be sent before the <SVP 6> frame.

Sweep Period <SVP6> <SVP5> <SVP3>

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If the base radio station supports the new functionality the radio modem shall respond with an MPAK LOWPOWER, subtype ACTIVE. If the base radio station does not support the new functionality the radio modem will respond with an MPAK ACTIVE.

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The list below describes some terms used in this manual. CCITT The International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee: an advisory committee established to recommend world-wide standards. Mobitex Subscription Number, also called Mobitex Access Number. Every subscriber connected to a Mobitex system is assigned a MAN number. The mobile terminals MAN number is stored in the radio modem. In this manual MAN number means the same thing as phone number. Mobitex Asynchronous Communication, a protocol used for communication between a radio modem and its connected PC. A radio modem connected to a data terminal or a PC. The equipment does not necessarily have to be really mobile. An electronic device that permits digital equipment to use analog media for data communication. Mobitex Packet, digital information to be transmitted by a radio modem. The packet includes addressee and sender information as well as certain control signals. The Network Identity is unique to each Mobitex network. A radio modem user may subscribe to up to four different networks. Open Systems Interface Reference Model. Standardised procedures for enabling computers to communicate with each other. Personal Computer. In this manual the term PC is used for any data terminal unit that the user has connected to the radio modem. It corresponds to a data terminal equipment (DTE) according to CCITT V.24. A set of rules governing the operation of functional units of a communication system. The protocol must be followed if communication is to be achieved. A modem for wireless communication. In this manual a radio modem is equivalent of a Mobidem. It corresponds to a data circuit terminating equipment (DCE) according to CCITT V.24.

MAN, (MAN number)

MASC

Mobile terminal

Modem MPAK

Network ID

OSI (OSI-RM or ISO/ OSI) PC

Protocol

Radio modem (RM)

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Radio protocol

Protocol used for transferring data over a radio channel. The radio protocol makes error-free data transfer possible.

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