PowerBook Fax/Data Modem: Specifications (6/92)

This article gives the hardware specifications for the Macintosh PowerBook Fax/Data Modem, provided in the "Macintosh PowerBook Fax/Data Modem Developers Guide", which is available from APDA.

Fax Compatibility
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* Group 3 only

Data Format
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The data format to use is determined by the software application.

* Protocol: serial, binary, asynchronous
* Parity: odd, even, mark, space, or no parity
* Character length:
* 7 data bits, 1 parity bit (even, odd, mark, or space parity), and
1 stop bit
* 7 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits
* 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit

Frequency Tolerance
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* Offset frequency: +/-7 Hz

Data Transmission Modes
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* Full duplex
* Asynchronous

Fax Transmission Modes
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* Half duplex

Compatibility and Modulation
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* Full duplex (data communication standards)

Speed Standard Modulation
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300 bps Bell 103 FSK
1200 bps Bell 212A DPSK
1200 bps CCITT V.22 DPSK
2400 bps CCITT V.22bis QAM

* Half Duplex (fax communications standards)

Speed Standard
----- --------
2400-4800 bps CCITT V.27ter
7200-9600 bps CCITT V.29

Transmit Carrier Frequencies
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* V.22bis, V.22, Bell 212A Transmit Carrier
Originate 1200 Hz
Answer 2400 Hz

* Bell 103 Mark Space
Originate 1270 1070
Answer 2225 2025

* V.21 Mark Space
Originate 980 1180
Answer & Fax 1650 1850

* V.29 Carrier 1700 Hz

* V.27 Carrier 1800 Hz


Guard Tone Frequencies and Transmit Levels (CCITT only)
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* 1800 Hz +/-20 Hz 6 +/-dB below the transmit carrier level
* 550 Hz +/-20 Hz 3 +/-dB below the transmit carrier level

Answer Tone Frequency
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* V.22bis, V.22, V.21, and fax 2100 Hz
* Bell 103, Bell 212A 2225 Hz

Received Signal Frequency Tolerance
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* Offset frequency: +/-7 Hz

Calling Tone
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* Fax-specific calling tone: 1100 Hz (0.5s on, 3s off with 15% tolerance)

V.42bis and MNP Features
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* V.42bis and MNP protocols for error correction and data compression apply
to V.22, Bell 212, and V.22bis

Error Control
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* MNP Classes 2 to 4
* CCITT V.42

Data Compression
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* MNP Class 5
* CCITT V.42bis

These protocols apply to V.22, V.22bis, and Bell 212 (if available in your
country)

Features
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* Auto-dial and auto/manual answer
* Dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF)/pulse dialing
* Extended AT command set
* Low-power design to help preserve Macintosh PowerBook battery power

Operating Environment
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* Ambient temperature: 38 to 125 degrees F (5 to 65 degrees C)
* Relative humidity: up to 95% (non-condensing)
* Optimal humidity range: 0 to 75%

Power Requirements
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* +5V +/-5% supplied by Macintosh PowerBook
* -5V +/-5% supplied by Macintosh PowerBook

Power Consumption
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* Operational mode: 750 mW typical
* Macintosh PowerBook sleep state: 0 mW

Electrical Requirements
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* Line voltage: 110 to 220 volts
* Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Physical Characteristics
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* Board for internal installation with one mini-DIN connector and external
RJ11 jack
* Modem size: 96x36 mm

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Published Date: Feb 18, 2012