Iridium SBD9602 Instruction Manual

Iridium 9602 SBD Transceiver Developer’s Guide
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Revision History
Revision Date Comment
1.1 15-Apr-10 Initial Product Release
2.0 10-Apr-11 Fixes to sections 3.3.4, 3.3.7, 4.2, and 4.3
2.1 27-Oct-11
Added note on non-portable certification to section 1.2 and added FCC
and IC warning statements (sections 1.4 and 1.5)
2.2 26-Jan-12
- Removed section 3.3.4 DSR suggested usage
- Fixed table 13 max antenna loss
2.3 23-Feb-12
Significantly reduced sections "Serial Data Interface" and "AT Command
Set Description" and added references to the ISU AT Command
Reference. Removed sections "Hardware Failure Reporting", "S-Register
Definitions", "Summary of Result Codes", "Informative Examples", and
"Supported AT Commands" as this information is contained in the ISU AT
Command Reference.
2.4 14-Apr-12
Modified Figure 4 “Example host system motherboard footprint showing
mounting position of 9602” to show the hole size and position tolerances
that should be used to make a 9602 motherboard
4.0 20-Aug-12
- Updated section “Legal Disclaimer and Conditions of Use”.
- Changed revision number to match revision of document in Iridium
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Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................................................. 3
Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 4
List of Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... 5
1Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 6
1.1Key Features.............................................................................................................. 6
1.2Transceiver Packaging and Regulatory Certification................................................ 7
1.3Software Revision...................................................................................................... 8
1.4FCC Warning Statement............................................................................................ 8
1.5Industry Canada Warning Statement......................................................................... 8
1.5.4English....................................................................................................................... 8
1.5.5French........................................................................................................................ 9
2Physical Specification........................................................................................................... 10
2.1Module Dimensions................................................................................................. 10
2.2Mechanical Dimensions – Motherboard Mounting................................................. 12
2.3Environmental ......................................................................................................... 15
2.3.4Environmental Specification ................................................................................... 15
2.3.5Environmental Tests Performed.............................................................................. 15
2.4Physical Interface Connectors ................................................................................. 15
3Electrical Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 16
3.1User Connector........................................................................................................ 16
3.1.4User Connector Type............................................................................................... 16
3.1.5User Connector Pin Allocation................................................................................ 17
3.2DC Power Interface ................................................................................................. 19
3.2.4Power On/Off Control ............................................................................................. 20
3.2.5Typical Power Usage Profile................................................................................... 20
3.3Serial Data Interface................................................................................................ 22
3.4Network Available Output....................................................................................... 22
3.5DC Supply Indicator Output.................................................................................... 22
4RF Interface .......................................................................................................................... 23
4.1RF Connector Types................................................................................................ 23
4.2ANT Connector ....................................................................................................... 23
4.2.4Antenna Characteristics........................................................................................... 23
4.3GPS Connector ........................................................................................................ 24
4.4RF Interface Specifications............................................................................. 25
4.5Radio Characteristics .......................................................................................... 25
4.6S-meter Performance............................................................................................... 25
5AT Command Set Description.............................................................................................. 26

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List of Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
CE Conformité Européene
CTS (V.24 signal) Clear To Send. This signal is used to control the flow of data to
the Iridium9602
DC Direct Current
DCD (V.24 signal) Data Carrier Detect
DCE Data Communications Equipment. In this Product, DCE refers to the Iridium
9602
DSR (V.24 signal) Data Set Ready. This signal, from the Iridium 9602, indicates
readiness to accept communication over the data port
DTE Data Terminal Equipment. In this Product, DTE refers to the FA
DTR (V.24 signal) Data Terminal Ready. This signal, from the FA, requests the
Iridium 9602 to accept communication over the data port
ESS ETC SBD Subsystem (synonymous with GSS)
ETC Earth Terminal Controller
FA Field Application; the application controlling the Iridium 9602
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GND Ground
GSS Gateway SBD Subsystem (synonymous with ESS)
IC Industry Canada
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity
LBT L-Band Transceiver
MO Mobile Originated
MOMSN Mobile Originated Message Sequence Number
MT Mobile Terminated
MTMSN Mobile Terminated Message Sequence Number
RHCP Right Hand Circular Polarization
RI (V.24 signal) Ring Indicate. This signal, from the Iridium 9602, indicates that
an MT message is present at the GSS
RTS (V.24 signal) Request To Send. This signal is used to control the flow of data
from the Iridium 9602.
SBD Short Burst Data
SMS Short Message Service
TBA To Be Advised
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
VAM Value Added Manufacturer
VAR Value Added Reseller
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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1 Product Overview
The Iridium 9602 Short Burst Data Only Transceiver (9602) is designed to be integrated into a wireless
data application with other host system hardware and software to produce a full solution designed for a
specific application or vertical market. Examples of these solutions include tracking a maritime vessel or
automatic vehicle location.
The 9602 only supports Iridium’s Short Burst Data (SBD) capability. It does not support voice, circuit
switched data, or short message service (SMS).
The 9602 is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for approval for FCC, Canada, and CE
assuming an antenna with a gain of ~3 dBi and adequate shielding. This allows the 9602 to be integrated
into a variety of wireless data applications or retrofitted into existing SBD-only applications that utilize SBD
with the current Iridium 9601, 9522A, 9522B or 9522 L-Band transceiver-based products. (Note that
additional development work will be required). Such finished products, when integrated together, require
regulatory and safety testing to be conducted by the integrator.
The 9602 is a single board transceiver provided as a ‘black box’ transceiver module with all device
interfaces provided by a single multi-pin interface connector in addition to the antenna connector. The
Product only provides the core transceiver. All other end user Field Application functions such as GPS,
microprocessor based logic control, digital and analog inputs, digital and analog outputs, power supply and
antenna must be provided by the solution developer. The device interface across the user connector
consists of a serial-data interface, DC power input, network available output and a power on/off control line.
The 9602 does not incorporate nor require a Subscriber Identity Module (also known as a SIM Card) to
be inserted into the Transceiver. The 9602 is intended to be used as a transceiver module fitted within
another host system. The 9602 module is designed to comply with the standards for Radio Emissions
Compliance, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and AC Safety in the United States, European Union and
Canada, for host systems that provide safe connections to power supply and external antenna or cable
distribution system.
The 9602 is described within this document as “9602,” “9602 SBD Transceiver,” “Transceiver,” “Modem,”
and “ISU.” All of these terms refer to the same product.
1.1 Key Features
Single board transceiver
Small form factor
Aluminum alloy casework (LM2 / LM24) with Alodine 2600 passivation coating
No SIM card
Designed to be incorporated into an OEM solution
Maximum mobile originated message size 340 bytes
Maximum mobile terminated message size 270 bytes
Automatic Notification to the Transceiver that a mobile terminated message is queued at the
Gateway
Global operating capability
RoHS compliant

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1.2 Transceiver Packaging and Regulatory Certification
The 9602 SBD Transceiver is a regulatory approved daughter module transceiver that can be fitted within
an enclosed host system. With appropriate external connections, the host system can be designed to
meet full transceiver regulatory tests and sold as a Regulatory Certified product that meets CE, FCC and
IC requirements.
The 9602 is tested to the regulatory and technical certifications shown in Table 1 (See Note below).
The 9602 is certified as a module for non-portable applications – i.e. those that do not combine the 9602
with another radio element and have an intended separation distance of over 20 cm from a person.
Additional testing and certification are required for applications that combine the 9602 with another radio
element or are intended for use within 20 cm of a person.
Table 1: Regulatory and Technical Certifications.
Regulatory
Approvals Radio Tests EMC Tests
Electrical /
Mechanical /
Operational
Safety Tests
CE ETSI EN 301 441 V1.1.1
(2000-05)
ETSI EN301 489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04)
ETSI EN 301 489-20 V1.2.1(2002-11)
EN60950-1:2006
Part 1
FCC FCC CFR47 parts 2, 15,
and 25
EN61000-4-2 : 1995/A2 : 2001 Part 4.2
EN61000-4-3 : 2002 Part 4.3
EN61000-4-4 : 2004
EN61000-4-6 : 1996/A1 : 2001 Part 4.6
EN55022:2006
Industry
Canada
Industry Canada
RSS170 Issue 1, Rev 1,
November 6, 1999
Note: The initial 9602 FP1 & FP2 prototype units are different from the commercially produced 9602 SBD
Transceivers from a regulatory and certification perspective. Those initial units cannot and should not be
used for any commercial purpose or for any regulatory certification or compliance purposes. Only the
commercial 9602 units conform to the regulatory approved design and the regulatory and technical
certifications listed in Table 1.

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1.3 Software Revision
Product Developers should read this document in conjunction with the “Software Release Notes” relevant
to the revision of the software that is loaded into their 9602 SBD Transceiver.
Product Developers should take into account in their software design that it is possible that a transceiver
may have an earlier software release and may therefore have different capabilities to those listed in this
document. Product Developers are advised to ensure that production procedures for finished goods
confirm that the software used in the Product Developer application is designed for the Software Release
loaded in the 9602 SBD Transceiver. This can be read out of the module using the AT command
interface. A software upgrade utility is provided with each SW release. The utility runs on a Windows
compatible OS and will automatically upgrade the modem with the latest version.
1.4 FCC Warning Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
1.5 Industry Canada Warning Statement
1.5.4 English
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary
for successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

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1.5.5 French
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner
avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par
Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une
communication satisfaisante.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
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2 Physical Specification
For illustrative purposes a picture of the Iridium 9602 SBD Transceiver Module is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Iridium 9602 SBD Transceiver
2.1 Module Dimensions
The overall dimensions of the 9602 module and its weight are summarized in Table 2 and represented
graphically in Figure 2
Table 2: 9602 Mechanical Dimensions
Parameter Value
Length 41.0 mm
Width 45.0 mm
Depth 13.0 mm
Weight (approximate) 30g
Additionally host system Product Developers should plan space for connection to the host system
motherboard, including robust and electrically grounded connections to the antenna/cable distribution
system.