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Date 
2011-6-17 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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This  document  describes  how  to  use  the  DTMF  Detection  function  of  SIM900  through  AT 
commands.   
Examples are also given for reference. This document can be used for SIM900 serial modules, like 
SIM900 and SIM900D.   
 
This document is subject to change without notice at any time. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT COMMAND 
DTMF detection can be set or activated by DDET command.   
 
AT+DDET 
 
AT+DDET   
Write Command 
AT+DDET= 
Response 
OK 
or 
ERROR 
or 
+CME ERROR:  
Parameters 
              0:  disable  DTMF  detection 
                            1:  enable  DTMF  detection 
Reference 
 
Note 
  This command only can be set when sim card is available and cpin 
is ready. 
  This command cannot be set during a call. If you want use this 
function, we suggest setting this command before dialing a call. 
  Switch of f Sidetone algorithm may benefit to the accuracy of 
DTMF detection. 
  When a call is connected, DTMF detection will start in 300ms 
  “1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0,#,*”only these DTMF strings can be detected
 
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//set up a call and wait for call connected 
 
 
 
//report DTMF value 
//enable DTMF detection 
 
Example: 
 
AT+DDET=1  
 
Set up a call connection 
ATD***********;  
 
OK 
 
If module detected DTMF, URC will be reported via serial port 
+DTMF:1 
 
+DTMF:2 
 
+DTMF:3 
 
+DTMF:4 
 
+DTMF:5 
 
+DTMF:6 
 
+DTMF:7 
 
+DTMF:8 
 
+DTMF:9 
 
+DTMF:0 
 
+DTMF:# 
 
+DTMF:* 
 
Receive an incoming call 
RING 
 
ATA; 
 
OK 
 
If module detected DTMF, URC will be reported via serial port 
//answering an incoming call 
 
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//report DTMF value 
+DTMF:1 
 
+DTMF:2 
 
+DTMF:3 
 
+DTMF:4 
 
+DTMF:5 
 
+DTMF:6 
 
+DTMF:7 
 
+DTMF:8 
 
+DTMF:9 
 
+DTMF:0 
 
+DTMF:# 
 
+DTMF:* 
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