CEP Terminals CT63 NG User manual

CT63 NG Terminal
User Manual
Revision 1.2

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Important information
This technical description contains important information for start up and use of the CT63 NG Terminal.
Read it carefully before you start working with the CT63 NG Terminal.
The warranty will be void should damage occur due to non-compliance with these instructions for use.
We cannot accept any responsibility for consequential loss.
We cannot be held responsible for material loss or personal injury that is due to non-compliance with
the safety instructions. The warranty will be void in such circumstances.
The CT63 NG Terminal contains highly integrated components which can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge if the user would open the housing.
CEP preserves the right to change the included information without notice and doesn’t take
responsibility for errors in the document and/or missing information.
Therefore only touch the CT63 NG Terminal on the housing or connectors and avoid
touching the components on the board.
Safety Instructions
Warning
When using products which are exposed to electric voltage the valid regulations have to be
observed.
Before opening of a device always make sure that the device is disconnected from the power supply.
You should only use tools on components, modules or devices if they are disconnected from the power
supply and the electric charge, which may still be stored in some components inside the device, has
been discharged.
All cables and wires which are energized and connected to the device, the module or components have
to be checked regularly for any damage of the isolation shield or fractures of the cables. If the supply
cables are visibly damaged the device must be taken out of operation immediately until the faulty cable
has been replaced.
When using components or modules, the specification given in the corresponding description of these
components must strictly be observed. The device shall be operated only by appropriately qualified
personnel.
This device shall only be used for its intended purpose.
Please note that we are not responsible for any errors in usage or wireless connection. Therefore we
cannot accept any responsibility for consequential loss.
In case those measurements with the opened housing are necessary, an isolating-transformer has to be
integrated for safety reasons. Alternatively the voltage can be supplied by an appropriate power supply
which complies with the safety regulations. All wiring work has to be done in a voltage free state only.

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Table of Contents
Important information...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
1 General Information ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Contact for Support .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Related Documentation.................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Revision History................................................................................................................................................. 8
2 Product Description .................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Identification...................................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Physical Dimensions and Weight .................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Product Features and Technical Data .............................................................................................................11
2.5 CEP Certified Accessories................................................................................................................................ 13
3 Safety and Product Care ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Audience and Intended Use............................................................................................................................14
3.2 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 General precautions........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.4 SIM card precautions ......................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Antenna precautions....................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Electrical Description .............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Power Connector ............................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Antenna Connector......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 SIM card reader...............................................................................................................................................17
4.4 RS232 Serial Port............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.4.1 Serial Data ...............................................................................................................................................19
4.5 Mini USB Connector........................................................................................................................................ 19
5 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Switch ON the modem .................................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Configuration of the bit rate on the serial interface....................................................................................... 20
5.3 Power cycle the modem ................................................................................................................................. 20
5.4 Using low power mode of the modem ...........................................................................................................20

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5.4.1 Low power mode with RTS/CTS/RING under DTE control...................................................................... 20
5.4.2 Low power mode with Looped RTS/CTS .................................................................................................21
5.5 Operating states / green LED ..........................................................................................................................21
5.6 Controlling the Outputs .................................................................................................................................. 22
5.7 Power consumption during Regular Operation..............................................................................................22
6 Installation of the modem ......................................................................................................................................23
6.1 Where to install the modem........................................................................................................................... 23
6.1.1 Environmental conditions ....................................................................................................................... 23
6.1.2 GSM Signal strength................................................................................................................................23
6.1.3 Connection of components to CT63 NG Terminal ..................................................................................23
6.1.4 Network and Subscription....................................................................................................................... 23
6.2 How to install the modem .............................................................................................................................. 23
6.2.1 Power supply........................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2.2 Securing the modem............................................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Antenna........................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.2 Antenna type........................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3.3 Antenna placement................................................................................................................................. 24
6.3.4 The antenna cable...................................................................................................................................25
6.3.5 Possible communications disturbances .................................................................................................. 25
7 Optional variants..................................................................................................................................................... 26
7.1 CT63 NG with Mini USB with USB –Power (host powered) ...........................................................................26
7.2 RS485 Sub D9 ..................................................................................................................................................26

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Table Overview
Table 1: Abbreviation........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Table 2: Documentation Change Log................................................................................................................................ 8
Table 3: Feature Overview CT63 NG...............................................................................................................................12
Table 4: Accessories List.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Table 5: RJ11 Pin and Signals Description....................................................................................................................... 17
Table 6: Electrical characteristics of the serial port signals ............................................................................................ 18
Table 7: Power Consumption in Low Power Mode with RS232 under DTE control ....................................................... 21
Table 8: Power Consumption in Low Power Mode with Looped RTS/CTS .....................................................................21
Table 9: Operating states of the green LED ...................................................................................................................21
Table 10: Power consumption in standby, idle and low power mode ...........................................................................22
Table 11: Mini USB with host powered Pin Signal .......................................................................................................... 26
Figure Overview
Figure 1: Connector on rear side of the Terminal............................................................................................................. 9
Figure 2: Connectors on front side of the Terminal.......................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3: Drawing of the Terminal’s Housing..................................................................................................................11
Figure 4: RJ11 Pin Connector ..........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 5: Looping RTS with CTS in the modem ............................................................................................................... 18
Figure 6: Mini USB Type A/B connector..........................................................................................................................19
Figure 7: CT63 Mini USB with USB Power (host powered) Pin Connector .....................................................................26
Figure 8: RS485 Sub-D 9-pin female connector with pin numbering .............................................................................26

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1General Information
This User Manual consists of the following chapters:
Chapter
Description
1
General Information provides basic information such as the conventions for the
warning levels, applicable related documentations, used abbreviations, a revision
history and contact information.
2
Product Description provides a brief overview about the mechanical specification of
the product (including size and weight) as well as an overview of the functions and
features of the device as well as the available accessories.
3
Safety and Product Care addresses the audience for this manual, the indented use of
this device and safety-related information important to read before using the device.
4
Electrical Description describes the electrical characteristics and pin allocation of the
device’s connectors.
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Operation provides details relating to the commissioning of the device, including
details on activating special features such as the low power mode.
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Installation of the Modem provides important instructions about how to install the
device for the M2M application.
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Optional variants provides the electrical characteristics of optional product variants.
1.1 Contact for Support
Please submit your request to CEP customer support using the following online form:
http://www.cepag.de/en/support/support-form
Information about CEP AG, products and accessories, including FAQs, are available from the following
web site: http://www.cepag.de.
1.2 Conventions Used in this Manual
The following conventions for warning levels are used in this manual:
Warning
Warnings against hazards that may result directly in serious injuries or death in case of non-
observance.
Caution
Warnings against hazards that may result in injuries in case of non-observance.
NOTICE
Warnings against hazards that may result in material damage in case of non-observance.

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Indicates that the device can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
This note contains helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
document.
1.3 Related Documentation
Please consult the download zone of the CEP AG website for additional documents related to CT63 NG, such
as AT command manuals. Note that such type of documents can be accessed online only after you have
registered on our website and agreed with our terms of use. Please follow this link to register for a user
account:
http://www.cepag.de/en/en-nda-reg-form
…or use the following link to login if you already have a valid user account:
http://www.cepag.de/en/en-user-login
1.4 Abbreviations
Abbreviation
Explanations
CSD
Circuit Switched Data
DCE
Data Circuit Terminating Equipment
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service
GSM
Global System for Mobile Communication
MS
Mobile Station
MT
Mobile Terminated
PDU
Protocol Data Unit
SIM
Subscriber Identity Module
SMS
Short Message Service
URC
Unsolicited Result Code
VIH
Volt Input high
VIL
Volt Input low
VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Table 1: Abbreviation

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1.5 Revision History
Revision
Date
Changes
Rev 1.0
14.10.2015
First version of the document.
Rev 1.1
06.11.2015
Corrected Section 1.3. Updated product naming.
Rev 1.2
09.12.2015
Updated Sections 4.4 (RS232 Serial Port) and 5.4 (Using low
power mode of the modem).
Added new Section 5.2 (Configuration of the bit rate on the
serial interface)
Table 2: Documentation Change Log

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2Product Description
2.1 Overview
The pictures below show the mechanical design of the CT63 NG Terminal along with the positions of the
different connectors and mounting holes. The CT63 NG Terminal case is made of durable PC/ABS
plastic.
Figure 1: Connector on rear side of the Terminal
Figure 2: Connectors on front side of the Terminal

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Please note the following:
The terminal can be securely fitted into your application by using the mounting holes positioned at the
two of the corners of the device make it possible to securely bolt the modem into your application.
The SIM card is mounted in the modem, and is accessible by to the user under a lid without the need to
use any tools.
Section 4 Electrical Description“2. Electrical Description” describes the pins and electrical characteristics or
of the modem’s terminal’s various connectors are described in
Section 4.2 Antenna Connector“2.3 Antenna Connector” provides information about the antenna
connector is found in “2.3 Antenna Connector”
A special DIN Rail Mounting Bracket can be offered as an accessory item (Art-Nr. 12304)
which allows installation of the modem in industrial environments using DIN Rails.
2.2 Identification
On the bottom of the device, you will find the type label.
Label
Description
S/N
Serial number1
Serial number
IMEI
International Mobile
Equipment Identity
FW
GSM firmware version
HW-Rev.
Hardware Revision
Number + Production date
CE conformity mark
Disposal in accordance
with European Directive
2002/96/CE
2.3 Physical Dimensions and Weight
Overall dimensions: 77 x 67 x 26 mm
Weight: approx. 80g
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Note that the serial number consists of a 4-digit product ID followed by the device’s IMEI.