Cinterion TC65T review
The Cinterion TC65T is the same model as the Siemens TC65T GSM modem. Cinterion acquired Siemens Wireless Modules from Siemens in 2008.
The TC65T is a GSM modem with an RS232 serial port, external antenna and external power supply. The modem is designed for non-supervised use in industrial environments and is capable of running on-board Java programs.
| Cinterion TC65T specifications | |
|---|---|
| Connection | RS232 |
| GSM Frequency bands | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Network protocols | GSM, GPRS |
Cinterion TC65T
Installation
After plugging in the power supply, antenna and RS232 cable and inserting the SIM card the modem is detected immediately by Diafaan SMS Server. As expected from such a robust modem, everything works right out of the box.
Daily operation
During the test period I found no problems, the modem supports the full GSM SMS standard including delivery reports and full reboot with a modem command. This means that Diafaan SMS Server can optionally reboot the modem once a day to ensure that the Cinterion TC65T operates for months without supervision.
Verdict: Highly recommended
The Cinterion TC65T is a very reliable GSM modem that is suitable for continuous use in critical SMS operations. The external power supply and antenna makes it ideal for installation in a server room or other technical environments.