Quectel MC60-TE-A User manual

MC60-TE-A User Guide
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Rev. MC60-TE-A_User_Guide_V2.0
Date: 2016-09-27
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About the Document
History
Revision
Date
Author
Description
1.0
2016-07-18
Tiger CHENG
Initial
2.0
2016-09-27
Tiger CHENG
1. Added figures for reference in Chapter 5.
2. Added using main UART and UART3 to
communicate with GNSS part in Chapter 5.3.3.
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Contents
About the Document...................................................................................................................................2
Contents.......................................................................................................................................................3
Table Index...................................................................................................................................................4
Figure Index.................................................................................................................................................5
1Introduction..........................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Safety Information ...................................................................................................................7
2Product Concept..................................................................................................................................8
2.1. MC60-TE-A Top and Bottom View...........................................................................................8
3Interface Application of MC60-TE-A ................................................................................................10
3.1. SIM2 Card Interface..............................................................................................................10
3.2. Test Points............................................................................................................................. 11
4MC60-TE-A Accessories Assembly .................................................................................................13
5Illustration...........................................................................................................................................14
5.1. Power on ...............................................................................................................................14
5.2. Communicate with GSM Part of the Module.........................................................................15
5.3. Communicate with GNSS Part of the Module.......................................................................17
5.3.1. Use Main UART (All-in-one Solution) ............................................................................17
5.3.2. Use UART3 (Stand-alone Solution)...............................................................................17
5.3.3. Use Main UART and UART3 .........................................................................................19
5.4. Firmware Upgrade through Main UART Port........................................................................20
5.5. Compatible Design andApplications.....................................................................................21
660-pin Assignment.............................................................................................................................23
7Appendix A References.....................................................................................................................25
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Table Index
TABLE 1: PINS OF SIM2 CARD INTERFACE.................................................................................................. 10
TABLE 2: PINS OF TEST POINTS.....................................................................................................................11
TABLE 3: PIN DEFINITION OF THE 60-PIN DIP CONNECTOR ..................................................................... 23
TABLE 4: RELATED DOCUMENTS.................................................................................................................. 25
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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: MC60-TE-ATOP VIEW..................................................................................................................... 8
FIGURE 2: MC60-TE-A BOTTOM VIEW............................................................................................................. 9
FIGURE 3: SIM2 CARD INTERFACE ............................................................................................................... 10
FIGURE 4: TEST POINTS..................................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 5: MC60-TE-ATOOLKIT ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 6: CONNECTION BETWEEN MC60-TE-AAND GNSS/GSM ANTENNA.......................................... 14
FIGURE 7: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS INDICATION................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 8: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON MAIN UART WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GSM PART... 15
FIGURE 9: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON UART3 WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GSM PART........... 16
FIGURE 10: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON MAIN UART WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GNSS PART17
FIGURE 11: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON UART3 WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GNSS PART ....... 18
FIGURE 12: USER INTERFACE OF POWERGPS TOOL................................................................................ 18
FIGURE 13: J106 SHORT CIRCUIT CONNECTION........................................................................................ 19
FIGURE 14: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON MAIN UART&UART3 WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GNSS
PART ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
FIGURE 15: SWITCH S101/S102 TO ON STATE............................................................................................. 20
FIGURE 16: USING A PASSIVE ANTENNA ..................................................................................................... 21
FIGURE 17: USING THE BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH ANTENNA.......................................................................... 21
FIGURE 18: USING AN EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH ANTENNA........................................................................ 22
FIGURE 19: DIP CONNECTOR OF MC60-TE-A.............................................................................................. 23
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1Introduction
In order to help customers to develop applications with Quectel MC60 module, Quectel supplies
corresponding evaluation board (EVB) kit and TE-A kit to test the module. This document can help
customers quickly understand MC60-TE-A interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details and
know how to use it.
MC60-TE-A is intended to be used in combination with GSM EVB for MC60 module testing and
evaluation. For detailed description of GSM EVB, please refer to document [4].
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1.1. Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating Quectel module. Manufacturers of the
cellular terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel, and
incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel assumes no
liability for customer’s failure to comply with these precautions.
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an
accident. Using a mobile while driving (even with a handsfree kit) causes
distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with laws and regulations
restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it is
switched off. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden, so as
to prevent interference with communication systems. Consult the airline staff about
the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft, if your device offers an
Airplane Mode which must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Switch off your wireless device when in hospitals, clinics or other health care
facilities. These requests are desinged to prevent possible interference with
sensitive medical equipment.
Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio frequency signal and cellular
network cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions, for example no mobile
fee or with an invalid SIM card. While you are in this condition and need emergent
help, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive a call,
the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service area with
adequate cellular signal strength.
Your cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON,
it receives and transmits radio frequency energy. RF interference can occur if it is
used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn
off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with
potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, etc.
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2Product Concept
2.1. MC60-TE-A Top and Bottom View
Figure 1: MC60-TE-A Top View
A: Serial selector switch
B: GSM antenna interface
C: GNSS antenna interface
D: BT antenna interface
E: LED indicator
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Figure 2: MC60-TE-A Bottom View
F: SIM2 card interface
G: Test points
1. Some interfaces and test pins are reserved only for engineers to debug some functions which are not
used for customers.
2. Some functions are only supported in certain software versions.
NOTES
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3Interface Application of MC60-TE-A
3.1. SIM2 Card Interface
Figure 3: SIM2 Card Interface
Table 1: Pins of SIM2 Card Interface
Pin
Signal
I/O
Description
1
CD1
Connect to ground
2
CD2
Reserved
3
SIM_DATA
I/O
SIM card data I/O
4
SIM_CLK
O
SIM card clock
5
VPP
Reserved
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3.2. Test Points
Figure 4: Test Points
Table 2: Pins of Test Points
Pin
Signal
I/O
Description
1
PCM_CLK/SPI_CS
O
PCM clock
2
PCM_SYNC/SPI_MISO
O
PCM frame synchronization
3
TXD_AUX
O
Transmit data
6
SIM_RST
O
SIM card reset
7
GND
Ground
8
SIM_VDD
Power supply for SIM card
9
GND
Ground
10
GND
Ground
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4
PCM_IN/SPI_CLK
I
PCM data input
5
GND
Ground
6
GNSS_VCC_EN
O
GNSS power enabled
7
PCM_OUT/SPI_MOSI
I/O
General purpose input/output port
8
RXD_AUX
I
Receive data
9
I2C_SCL28
Reserved
10
I2C_SDA28
Reserved
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4MC60-TE-A Accessories Assembly
Figure 5: MC60-TE-A Toolkit Accessories
A: GNSS antenna
B: CD
C: GNSS antenna patch lead
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5Illustration
MC60-TE-A kit is intended to be used in combination with GSM EVB for MC60 module testing and
evaluation. The connection between MC60-TE-A and GNSS/GSM antenna can refer to the following
figure.
Figure 6: Connection between MC60-TE-A and GNSS/GSM Antenna
5.1. Power on
Power on procedure of MC60-TE-A is controlled by GSM EVB. Please refer to document [4] for detailed
power on procedures.
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5.2. Communicate with GSM Part of the Module
(1) If the main UART is used for communication with GSM part of MC60 module, please turn the S101
and S102 switch to ON state on MC60-TE-A, and then connect the main UART of EVB to PC’s USB
port with the USB to UART converter cable. This is the recommended method. Switch status
description is available in the following figures.
Figure 7: S101/S102 Switch Status Indication
Figure 8: S101/S102 Switch Status on Main UART When Communicating with GSM Part
If the UART3 is used for communication with the GSM part, please turn the S101 switch to OFF and S102
switch to ON state on MC60-TE-A, and then connect the UART3 on EVB to PC’s USB port with the USB
to UART converter cable. Currently, the software does not support this method.
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Figure 9: S101/S102 Switch Status on UART3 When Communicating with GSM Part
(2) Open the QCOM (AT command window) on PC. Set appropriate Baud Rate (such as 115200bps) and
COM number which can be checked by the Device Manager on PC.
(3) Connect the antenna to the GSM_ANT on MC60-TE-A with an RF cable.
(4) Insert SIM card into the SIM card socket.
(5) Insert earphone or handset into audio interface.
(6) For power on procedure, please refer to document [4].
(7) After waiting for 2~3 seconds, customers should first input “AT” or “at” string once or more until
receiving “OK” from the module in the HyperTerminal.
The module is set to autobauding mode in default configuration. This operation is to synchronize the
baud rate between the computer and the module.
(8) InputAT command and the module will execute its corresponding functions.
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5.3. Communicate with GNSS Part of the Module
5.3.1. Use Main UART (All-in-one Solution)
(1) Turn the S101 and S102 switch to ON state on MC60-TE-A, and then connect the main UART of EVB
to PC’s USB port with the USB to UART converter cable. This is the recommended method.
Figure 10: S101/S102 Switch Status on Main UART When Communicating with GNSS Part
(2) Open the QCOM (AT command window) on PC. Set appropriate Baud Rate (such as 115200bps)
and COM number which can be checked by the Device Manager on PC.
(3) Connect the antenna to the GNSS_ANT on MC60-TE-A with an RF cable.
(4) For power on procedure, please refer to document [4].
(5) After waiting for 2~3 seconds, customers should first input “AT” or “at” string once or more until
receiving “OK” from the module in the HyperTerminal.
(6) Send corresponding AT commands to power on/off the GNSS part. When GNSS is powered on, the
LED D102 on MC60-TE-A will be lighted and NMEA data will be output. For details of the
correspondingAT commands, please refer to document [1].
5.3.2. Use UART3 (Stand-alone Solution)
(1) Turn the S101 switch to ON and S102 switch to OFF state on MC60-TE-A, and then connect the
main UART of EVB to PC’s USB port with the USB to UART converter cable.
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Figure 11: S101/S102 Switch Status on UART3 When Communicating with GNSS Part
(2) Connect the antenna to the GNSS_ANT on MC60-TE-A with an RF cable.
(3) Insert the plug of the 5V power adapter. Turn the S202 switch to ON state on the EVB. The LED
D503 on the EVB will be lighted.
(4) Send AT+QGNSSC=1 command via main UART to power on the GNSS part, the LED D102 on
MC60-TE-Awill be lighted. For details of the correspondingAT commands, please refer to document
[1].
(5) Connect the UART3 of EVB to PC’s USB port with the USB to UART converter cable. And NMEA
data will be received via UART3 and PMTK commands can be sent via UART3.
(6) The PowerGPS tool can be used to view the status of GPS&GLONASS receiver conveniently. When
the tool is opened, the user interface as shown below will be displayed.
Figure 12: User Interface of PowerGPS Tool
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5.3.3. Use Main UART and UART3
In this solution, customers can send AT commands about GNSS and get the data of GNSS via main
UART. At the same time, NMEA data will be received from UART3.
(1) Use a short circuit cap to connect the J106.
Figure 13: J106 Short Circuit Connection
(2) Turn the S101 and S102 switch to ON state on MC60-TE-A, and then connect the main UART and
UART3 of EVB to PC’s USB ports with the USB to UART converter cables.
Figure 14: S101/S102 Switch Status on Main UART&UART3 When Communicating with GNSS Part
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