
U90 Ladder Software Manual 
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1 stop bit  
You may need to manually change your modem's communication 
settings to match these. 
 
0: No Error  SB 72 / SB180: OFF 
In order to work with a GSM modem , you must select 'Use GSM 
modem' in the SMS configuration box . This causes SB 72 Initialize 
Modem and SB 180 Initialize GSM modem to turn ON when the PLC 
powers up. 
Check that these SBs are not disabled in your program. 
 
6: Modem Report 
Error 
Check the modem initialization commands. Refer to the topic PLC-
side Modems. 
Other Common Problems: 
Problem  SI 180 value  Possible Cause & Recommended Action 
GSM modem not 
Initialized 
1  Refer to table above 
Wrong PIN number  5  Check the PIN number contained in the SMS Configuration box, leave 
it empty if your SIM card has no PIN number. 
Failed Registration 
6 
GSM modem did not register successfully, for example if no network 
was found, or if the modem antenna is not functioning. 
PUK number 
needed 
17 
The SIM card is locked due to too many attempts to enter an incorrect 
PIN number. 
Cell phone does not 
receive message 
No value  Check the cell phone's SIM card; it may be full. You can clear the SIM card 
using SB 193 Delete all SMS messages from SIM card.