Quectel M16 EVB User manual

M16
Quectel Cellular Engine
EVB User Guide
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Document Title M16 EVB User Guide
Version 1.01
Date 2009-11-12
Status Release
Document Control ID M16_EVB_UGD_V1.01
General Notes
Quectel offers this information as a service to its customers, to support application and
engineering efforts that use the products designed by Quectel. The information provided is
based upon requirements specifically provided for Quectel by the customers. Quectel has not
undertaken any independent search for additional relevant information, including any
information that may be in the customer’s possession. Furthermore, system validation of this
product designed by Quectel within a larger electronic system remains the responsibility of
the customer or the customer’s system integrator. All specifications supplied herein are
subject to change.
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Copyright © Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. 2009
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Contents
0. Revision history ............................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Related documents ..............................................................................................................6
1.2. Terms and abbreviations .....................................................................................................6
2. EVB kit introduction.....................................................................................................................7
2.1. EVB top and bottom view...................................................................................................7
2.2. EVB accessory ....................................................................................................................8
3. Interface application......................................................................................................................9
3.1. Power interface....................................................................................................................9
3.2. Audio interface..................................................................................................................10
3.3. SIM card interface............................................................................................................. 11
3.4. Serial port ..........................................................................................................................12
3.5. Switches and buttons.........................................................................................................13
3.6. Operating status LED ........................................................................................................14
3.7. Test points .........................................................................................................................15
3.7.1 J1 test points............................................................................................................15
3.7.2 J2 test points............................................................................................................16
3.7.3 VDD_EXT and VBAT test points ...........................................................................17
3.7.4 Firmware upgrade test points ..................................................................................17
4. EVB assembly.............................................................................................................................18
4.1. FPC assembly....................................................................................................................19
4.2. Fix module and RF cable ..................................................................................................20
5. Illustration...................................................................................................................................21
5.1. Power on operations..........................................................................................................21
5.2. Communicate with the module..........................................................................................21
5.3. Firmware upgrade .............................................................................................................21
5.4. Turn off..............................................................................................................................22
5.5. Emergency off ...................................................................................................................22
6. 40 PIN assignment of ZIF connector ..........................................................................................23
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Table Index
TABLE 1: RELATED DOCUMENTS.....................................................................................................6
TABLE 2: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .........................................................................................6
TABLE 3: PIN OF POWER INTERFACE ..............................................................................................9
TABLE 4: PINS OF AUDIO CHANNEL 1 ...........................................................................................10
TABLE 5: PINS OF AUDIO CHANNEL 2 ...........................................................................................10
TABLE 6: PINS OF SIM CARD INTERFACE ..................................................................................... 11
TABLE 7: PINS OF SERIAL PORT 0 ...................................................................................................12
TABLE 8: SWITCHES AND BUTTONS..............................................................................................13
TABLE 9: OPERATING STATUS INDICATION LED ........................................................................14
TABLE 10: PINS OF J1 .........................................................................................................................15
TABLE 11: PINS OF J2 .........................................................................................................................16
TABLE 12: PIN DEFINITION OF ZIF CONNECTOR ........................................................................23
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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: EVB TOP VIEW ...................................................................................................................7
FIGURE 2: ACCESSORY INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................8
FIGURE 3: POWER INTERFACE..........................................................................................................9
FIGURE 4: AUDIO INTERFACE .........................................................................................................10
FIGURE 5: SIM CARD INTERFACE................................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 6: SERIAL PORT....................................................................................................................12
FIGURE 7: SWITCHES AND BUTTONS............................................................................................13
FIGURE 8: CIRCUIT OF PWRKEY.....................................................................................................13
FIGURE 9: OPERATING STATUS INDICATION LED ......................................................................14
FIGURE 10: J1 TEST POINTS..............................................................................................................15
FIGURE 11: J2 TEST POINTS..............................................................................................................16
FIGURE 12: VDD_EXT AND VBAT TEST POINTS ..........................................................................17
FIGURE 13: UPGRADE TEST POINTS ..............................................................................................17
FIGURE 14: ASSEMBLED EVB AND ACCESSORIES......................................................................18
FIGURE 15: FPC CONNECTED TO ZIF CONNECTOR OF EVB .....................................................19
FIGURE 16: FPC CONNECTED TO ZIF CONNECTOR OF MODULE ............................................19
FIGURE 17: FIX MODULE AND RF CABLE.....................................................................................20
FIGURE 18: ZIF CONNECTOR OF EVB ............................................................................................23
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0. Revision history
Revision Date Author Description of change
1.00 2009-10-20 Yong AN Initial
1.01 2009-11-12 Yong AN Add some content how to operate module
better for customer when module is set to
autobauding in default in Chapter 5.3.
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1. Introduction
This document defines and specifies the usage of M16 EVB.
1.1. Related documents
Table 1: Related documents
SN Document name Remark
[1] M10_ATC AT commands set. M16 shares the same ATC as
M10.
[2] GSM_UART_AN GSM UART port application notes
[3] M16_HD Hardware design
[4] Upgrade_FW_Tools_UGD User guide of firmware upgrade tools
[5] GSM_UPGRADE_AN GSM moduel upgrade design aplication notes
1.2. Terms and abbreviations
Table 2: Terms and abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
D/L Download
EVB Evaluation Board
FPC/FFC Flexible Printed Circuit / Flat Flexible Cable
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
SIM Subscriber Identification Module
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
ZIF Zero Insertion Force
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2. EVB kit introduction
2.1. EVB top and bottom view
Figure 1: EVB top view
A: ZIF connector
B: SIM card socket
C: 5V switch
D: Download switch
E: PWRKEY button
F: EMERG_OFF button
G: Power indication LED
H: Network status indication LED
K: Test points
L: Fixing hole for RF cable connector
M: Test points for firmware upgrade
N: Headset socket of audio channel 2
P: Serial port 0
Q: Fixing holes for M16 module
R: Handset socket of audio channel 2
S: Handset socket of audio channel 1
T: Power adapter interface
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2.2. EVB accessory
Figure 2: Accessory introduction
A: 5V DC switching adapter
B: USB to UART converter cable
C: Antenna
D: RF cable
E: Headset
F: Bolts and nuts for underpinning EVB
G: FPC cable and bolts and nuts for fixing module on the EVB
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3. Interface application
3.1. Power interface
Figure 3: Power interface
Table 3: Pin of power interface
Pin Signal I/O Description
1 Adapter input I 5V/2A DC source input
The inner pin of the connector of power supply is positive. Customer should use the adapter which
is provided by Quectel for testing M16 module.
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3.2. Audio interface
Figure 4: Audio interface
Table 4: Pins of audio channel 1
Pin Signal I/O Description
1 MIC1N I Negative microphone input
2 SPK1N O Negative receiver output
3 SPK1P O Positive receiver output
4 MIC1P I Positive microphone input
Table 5: Pins of audio channel 2
Pin Signal I/O Description
1 MIC2N I Negative microphone input
2 AGND AGND of audio circuits
3 SPK2P O Positive receiver output
4 MIC2P I Positive microphone input
A headset or handset can be used in audio channel 2. The headset is included in the EVB kit from
Quectel, while a suitable desktop phone handset can be selected by customer according to the
definition of signal in Table 4.
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3.3. SIM card interface
Figure 5: SIM card interface
Table 6: Pins of SIM card interface
Pin Signal I/O Description
1 SIM_GND Ground
2 VPP Not connected
3 SIM_DATA I/O SIM card data I/O
4 SIM_CLK O SIM card clock
5 SIM_RST O SIM card reset
6 SIM_VDD O SIM card power output
7 SIM_DETECT Pulled up to VDD_EXT
8 SIM_PRESENCE I SIM card detection
In Figure 5, the pin SIM_PRESENCE is used to detect whether the tray of the Molex SIM socket,
which is used for holding SIM card, is present in the card socket. When the tray is inserted in the
socket, SIM_PRESENCE is at high level. For more details, please refer to Document [3].
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3.4. Serial port
Figure 6: Serial port
Table 7: Pins of Serial Port 0
Pin Signal I/O Description
1 DCD0 O Data carrier detection
2 TXD0 O Transmit data
3 RXD0 I Receive data
4 DTR0 I Data terminal ready
5 GND GND
7 RTS0 I Request to send
8 CTS0 O Clear to send
9 RI0 O Ring indicator
The voltage level of these signals has been shifted to RS-232 level, so it can be directly connect to
PC by USB to UART converter cable. This port is used for AT command, GPRS data, CSD FAX,
multiplexing function and firmware upgrade.
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3.5. Switches and buttons
Figure 7: Switches and buttons
Table 8: Switches and buttons
Part Name I/O Description
S1 5V_SW I Control power supply from adaptor
S2 D/L I Place to ON when downloading firmware
K1 PWRKEY I Turn on/off the module
K2 EMERG_OFF I
Shutdown the module in emergency.
Hardware power off operation.
K1
Module
PWRKEY
ON
OFF
S2
Figure 8: Circuit of PWRKEY
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3.6. Operating status LED
Figure 9: Operating status indication LED
Table 9: Operating status indication LED
Part Name I/O Description
L1 5V ON/OFF indicator O On: VBAT ON
Off: VBAT OFF
L2 GSM_NET status indicator O Blinking differently to indicate
various GSM network status
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3.7. Test points
3.7.1 J1 test points
Figure 10: J1 test points
Table 10: Pins of J1
Pin Signal I/O Description
1 Reserve
2 RI0 O Ring indicator
3 TXD0 O Transmit data
4 RXD0 I Receive data
5 CTS0 O Clear to send
6 RTS0 I Request to send
7 DTR0 I Data terminal ready
8 DCD0 O Data carrier detection
9 GND
10 GND
Digital ground
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3.7.2 J2 test points
Figure 11: J2 test points
Table 11: Pins of J2
Pin Signal I/O Description
1 Reserve
2 Reserve
3 VDD_EXT O
Supply 2.8V voltage for external
circuit
4 Reserve
5 PWRKEY I Turn on/off the module
6 VBAT I Power supply for GSM module
7 GND Digital ground
8 SIM_PRESENCE I SIM card detection
9 EMERG_OFF I
Shutdown the power in case of
emergency
10 NETLIGHT O GSM network status indication
All test points are connected directly to M16 module, and their names defined are the same as
those in the M16_HD document.
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3.7.3 VDD_EXT and VBAT test points
Figure 12: VDD_EXT and VBAT test points
Customer can test these two test points to judge whether the power supply to the module or the
VDD_EXT voltage from the module is correct or not.
3.7.4 Firmware upgrade test points
Figure 13: Upgrade test points
These points are dedicated for upgrading firmware of the module by the customized firmware
upgrade cable, and Quectel has provided reference design for customer. For more details, please
refer to document [5].
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4. EVB assembly
The EVB and its accessories are assembled as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14: Assembled EVB and accessories
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4.1. FPC assembly
Figure 15: FPC connected to ZIF connector of EVB
Figure 16: FPC connected to ZIF connector of module
Connect the 2 ports of the FPC cable to the ZIF connectors of the EVB and the module separately
according to Figure 15 and Figure 16.
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