Status and error messages of GSM and LTE modems
Web thermometers, monitoring systems, and PDUs from manufacturer Didactum equipped with a GSM or LTE modem can output error and status messages. The Didactum programmers have compiled the most important messages related to GSM and LTE modems for you here:
| System message: | Cause: | Solution: |
| „+CMS ERROR: 500 (unknown error)“ | 1. The LTE / GSM modem is not registered in the mobile network. 2. Insufficient credit to send a message. 3. The network is overloaded and cannot send a message at the moment. 4. Incorrect service center number or phone number entered. 5. The antenna cable is not properly connected or is defective. | 1. Check the signal level of the GSM / LTE modem in the web interface. 2. Check if the antenna is properly connected. 3. If signal quality is poor, please use a different antenna (e.g., weatherproof outdoor antenna). 4. Check if the SIM card has already been activated by the mobile provider. Test the SIM card with a smartphone if necessary. 5. Check if the PIN code used is correct. 6. Check if the service center / SMS center number has been entered correctly. |
| GSM modem: Found internal ‘modem’ | The web thermometer / monitoring system / PDU is initializing the built-in modem. | 1. Wait until the initialization of the GSM / LTE modem is complete (typical duration after start / restart approx. 15 seconds). |
| +CMS ERROR: (Unassigned (unallocated) number | The target (SMS) requested by the modem cannot be reached because the number has a valid format but is currently not assigned. | 1. Check the entered phone number. |
| GSM modem: Error, check your SIM card and PIN code | No SIM card installed / incorrect PIN code entered. | 1. Check if the SIM card is correctly inserted. 2. Clean the SIM card contacts if necessary. 3. Check the PIN code of your SIM card. |
| +CMS ERROR: 97 (Message type non-existent or not implemented) | Message type non-existent or not implemented | The message type to be sent is not supported by the monitoring system. |
| +CMS ERROR: 69 (Requested facility not implemented) | This usually indicates an error in the SMS center number. | 1. Check if the SMS center number has been entered correctly in the monitoring system. |
| +CMS ERROR:29 (facility rejected) | The service requested by the modem is not supported by the mobile network. | 1. Try using a different SIM card. 2. Use a previously tested SIM card. 3. Send an SMS command to the monitoring system. 4. Check if the SMS center number is correct. |
| LTE service: connection cannot be established | After 5 failed attempts, the system could not establish a connection to the specified APN. | 1. Check the LTE settings in the monitoring system. 2. Check if LTE / 2G reception is available. 3. Update the firmware of your Didactum system. |
| +CMS-ERROR: 310 | SIM card not inserted. | 1. Check if the SIM card is correctly inserted into the 2G-GSM / 4G-LTE modem. |
| +CMS-ERROR: 515 | Modem is currently in use or invalid character in the string. | 1. Check if an OpenVPN connection is already active. 2. Restart the web thermometer / monitoring system / PDU if necessary. |
| +CMS-ERROR: 534 | Cell broadcast error unknown | 1. Please try a SIM card from another mobile provider. 2. Contact your mobile provider. |
| +CMS-ERROR: 316 | SIM PUK required | 1. Enter the PUK of your SIM card. |