Reference section - SMPP

bind_transmitter

SMPP bind_transmitter

SMPP v5

4.1.1.1 bind_transmitter Syntax

The format of the SMPP bind_transmitter PDU is defined in the following table.

Field NameSize OctetsTypeDescriptionRef.
command_length4IntegerDefines the overall length of the PDU.4.7.4
command_id4Integer0x000000024.7.5
command_status4Integer0x000000004.7.6
sequence_number4IntegerSet to a unique sequence number.
The associated bind_transceiver_resp PDU will echo the same sequence number.
4.7.24
system_idVar. max 16C-Octet StringIdentifies the ESME system requesting to bind as a transceiver with the MC.4.7.30
passwordVar. max 9C-Octet StringThe password may be used by the String MC to authenticate the ESME requesting to bind.4.7.18
system_typeVar. max 13C-Octet StringIdentifies the type of ESME system String requesting to bind as a transceiver.4.7.31
interface_version1IntegerIdentifies the version of the SMPP 4.7.13 protocol supported by the ESME.4.7.13
addr_ton1IntegerType of Number (TON) for ESME address(es) served via this SMPP transceiver session.
Set to NULL (Unknown) if not known.
4.7.1
addr_npi1IntegerNumbering Plan Indicator (NPI) for ESME address(es) served via this SMPP transceiver session.
Set to NULL (Unknown) if not known.
4.7.2
address_rangeVar. max 41C-Octet StringA single ESME address or a range of ESME addresses served via this SMPP transceiver session.
Set to NULL if not known.
4.7.3

4.1.1.2 bind_transmitter_resp Syntax

The format of the SMPP bind_transmitter_resp PDU is defined in the following table.

Field Name Size Octets Type Description Ref.
command_length4IntegerDefines the overall length of the PDU.4.7.4
command_id4Integer0x800000094.7.5
command_status4IntegerIndicates status (success or error code) of original bind_transceiver request.4.7.6
sequence_number4IntegerSet to sequence number of original bind_transceiver request.4.7.24
system_idVar. max 16C-Octet StringMC identifier.
Identifies the MC to the ESME.
4.7.30
Optional TLVs:
TLV NameTypeDescription
sc_interface_versionTLVSMPP version supported by MC4.8.4.51

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