rtd GPRS6055ER User manual

BDM-610020058
Rev. A
GPRS6055ER / GPRS6055RER
User's Manual
GSM//GPRS Modem PC/104 Module

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GPRS6055ER / GPRS6055RER
User's Manual
RTD EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
103 Innovation Blvd
State College, PA 16803-0906
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail
[email protected]m
[e-mail]
Web Site
http://www.rtd.com

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Manual Revision History
Rev A New manual
Published by:
RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
103 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803
Copyright 2006 by RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved
The RTD Embedded Technologies Logo is a registered trademark of RTD Embedded
Technologies. dspModule, cpuModule, and utilityModule are trademarks of RTD Embedded
Technologies. PC/104, PC/104, and PCI-104 are registered trademarks of the PC/104
Consortium. All other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective
owners.

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview......................................................................................................................... 6
Board Features ............................................................................................................................ 6
GPRS6055ER Features ....................................................................................................... 6
GSM Receiver ...................................................................................................................... 6
I/O Interfaces................................................................................................................................ 6
16C550 Compatible UART................................................................................................... 6
Connector Description.......................................................................................................... 7
Available Options......................................................................................................................... 7
Getting Technical Support ........................................................................................................... 8
Board Connections.......................................................................................................................... 9
Connector and Jumper Locations................................................................................................ 9
External I/O Connections............................................................................................................. 9
CN7 – Digital Input/Output Connector.................................................................................... 10
CN6 – SIM Module/Connector ............................................................................................... 11
CN7 – GSM Headset Connector............................................................................................ 12
Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................... 13
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................ 13
Board Installation........................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................. 14
Static Precautions .................................................................................................................. 14
Steps for Installing.................................................................................................................. 14
Configuring Software ................................................................................................................. 14
Hardware Description.................................................................................................................... 15
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 15
Block Diagram............................................................................................................................ 15
The GPRS GSM wireless modem module ................................................................................ 16
GPRS/GSM wireless modem module interfaces ................................................................... 16
GSM Antenna considerations................................................................................................. 16

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SIM-card reader ..................................................................................................................... 17
GPRS6055ER Digital I/O........................................................................................................... 17
Interrupts.................................................................................................................................... 17
GPRS6055 Module Programming................................................................................................. 19
Defining the Memory Map.......................................................................................................... 19
Digital I/O ................................................................................................................................... 19
Digital I/O – R/W at BASE + 400h.......................................................................................... 19
Advanced Digital I/O – R/W at GSM BASE + 400h ............................................................... 19
GSM I/O Space.......................................................................................................................... 19
GSM I/O UART (GSM BASE + 0 to GSM BASE + 7)............................................................ 19
GSM Status – R/W at GSM BASE + 402h (00h after reset).................................................. 19
GSM Control – R/W at GSM BASE + 403h (00h after reset)................................................. 19
RTD ISA ID ................................................................................................................................ 19
BA + 800h/BA + 801h RTD ID Data (read only, 8-bit or 16-bit)............................................. 19
BA + 402h RTD ID Reset Pointer (read only, 8-bit only)........................................................ 19
RTD ID Data Read Indexes.................................................................................................... 19
Starting up and logging into the GSM network.......................................................................... 19
INTERRUPTS............................................................................................................................ 19
GPRS6055ER Specifications........................................................................................................ 19
GPRS6055ER Specifications..................................................................................................... 19
Siemens MC55 GSM Modem Specifications............................................................................. 19
GPRS6055ER Operating Conditions......................................................................................... 19
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................ 19

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Introduction
Product Overview
The GPRS6055 / GPRS6055R are designed to provide tri-band GSM and GPRS for PC/104
based systems. Included on the GPRS6055 is a Siemens MC55 tri-band GSM cellular modem
and on the GPRS6055R is a Triorail TRM:2 tri-band GSM cellular modem for railroad
applications.
The GPRS6055 has a UART chip that permits communication with the serial port on the GSM
over the PC/104 bus without using other serial ports in the PC/104 system. The GSM module
supports an enhanced AT command set.
Board Features
GPRS6055ER Features
oDirect connections to the Siemens MC55/TRM:2 GSM module
oTri-band GSM module
GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz (MC55)
GSM GSM-R/900/1800 MHz (TRM:2)
GPRS Multislot Class 10
AT command set
SMS
Fax
o16 digital I/O
oPC/104 compliant
GSM Receiver
The GPRS6055 wireless GPRS/GSM modem unit provides a direct and reliable GPRS
connection to GPRS/GSM 900/1800/1900MHz mobile fields around the world. GPRS/GSM
connectivity is achieved using the Siemens MC55. This unit works in the 900/1800/1900MHz
bands.
Connect any standard quad-band GSM antenna directly to the MCX connector of the GPRS6055.
The antenna should be connected to the MC55 using a flexible 50-Ohm cable. In IDAN
installations the antenna connection is brought to the front side of the IDAN frame.
A SIM card socket is located on the solder side of the module. The SIM card can only be
removed when the MC55 has been placed in shutdown mode.
I/O Interfaces
The GPRS6055ER can be controlled and monitored by software through the a dedicated serial
port of the module.
16C550 Compatible UART
The GSM receiver module communicates through a dedicated UART channel allowing other
serial ports in the system to be free for the user.

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Connector Description
The GSM antenna interfaces are female MCX type miniature coaxial connectors. Connect your
antenna directly to the GPRS6055ER antenna connector, or use a short cable inside your
enclosure to connect to a feed through connector to allow connection of the antenna to the wall of
your enclosure.
All other I/O connections to the GPRS6055ER use 0.1” header type terminals.
Available Options
The GPRS6055ER is available as a starter kit, bundled with an active antenna. It may also be
purchased as an IDAN module for integration into an RTD IDAN system.
The following is a summary of the different GPRS6055ER configurations:
Part Number Description
GPRS6055ER GPRS6055ER with Siemens MC55 GSM module
SK-GPRS6055ER GPRS6055ER with GSM antenna
IDAN-GPRS6055ERS GPRS6055ER mounted in an IDAN frame
IDAN-SK-GPRS6055ERS GPRS6055ER mounted in an IDAN frame with GSM
antenna
GPRS6055RER GPRS6055RER with Triorail TRM:2 GSM module
SK-GPRS6055RER GPRS6055RER with GSM antenna
IDAN-GPRS6055RERS GPRS6055RER mounted in an IDAN frame
IDAN-SK-GPRS6055RERS GPRS6055RER mounted in an IDAN frame with GSM
antenna
For antenna specifications, please refer to the “Additional Information” chapter of this manual.

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Getting Technical Support
If you are having problems with your system, please try the following troubleshooting steps:
•Simplify the System – Remove modules one at a time from your system to see if there
is a specific module that is causing a problem.
•Swap Components – Try replacing parts in the system one-at-a-time with similar parts
to determine if a part is faulty or if a type of part is configured incorrectly.
If problems persist, or you have questions about configuring this product, obtain the PCI BIOS
listing information of the GPRS6055ER and other modules in the system. After you have this
information, contact RTD Embedded Technologies via the following methods:
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Be sure to check the RTD web site (http://www.rtd.com) frequently for product updates, including
newer versions of the board manual and application software.

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Board Connections
Connector and Jumper Locations
The following diagram shows the location of all connectors and jumpers on the GPRS6055ER.
Future revisions of the GPRS6055ER may have cosmetic differences. For a description of each
jumper and connector, refer to the following sections.
External I/O Connections
The following sections describe the external I/O connections of the GPRS6055ER.
GPRS6055ER Connector and Jumper Locations
CN1 & CN2
PC/104
ISA Bus
CN8
Digital I/O
CN5 SIM
Installed LED
JP4 & JP5 DIO
Pullup/Pulldown
CN3 GSM
Antenna Input
J4 Factory
use only
SIM Card socket
(on bottom) or
connector CN6
CN7 Headset
Connector
JP7 GSM
Address Jumpers
JP2 GSM
Interrupt Jumpers
JP8 GPRS6055 /
COM17045
Jumper

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CN7 – Digital Input/Output Connector
The GPRS6055 offers 16 bit-programmable digital I/O lines. These can be pulled high or low
through 10K Ohm resistors using JP4 to control bits 0 – 7 and JP5 to control bits 8 - 15.
Pin Name CN7 Description GPRS6055 Mode
1 GND Ground
2 DIO0 Digital Input/Output Bit 0
3 DIO1 Digital Input/Output Bit 1
4 DIO2 Digital Input/Output Bit 2
5 DIO3 Digital Input/Output Bit 3
6 DIO4 Digital Input/Output Bit 4
7 DIO5 Digital Input/Output Bit 5
8 DIO6 Digital Input/Output Bit 6
9 DIO7 Digital Input/Output Bit 7
10 +5 VDC +5 Volts DC
11 GND Ground
12 DIO8 Digital Input/Output Bit 8
13 DIO9 Digital Input/Output Bit 9
14 DIO10 Digital Input/Output Bit 10
15 DIO11 Digital Input/Output Bit 11
16 DIO12 Digital Input/Output Bit 12
17 DIO13 Digital Input/Output Bit 13
18 DIO14 Digital Input/Output Bit 14
19 DIO15 Digital Input/Output Bit 15
20 +5 VDC +5 Volts DC
Pin Name CN7 Description COM17045 Mode
1 GND Ground
2 DIO0 Digital Output Bit 0
3 DIO1 Digital Output Bit 1
4 DIO2 Digital Output Bit 2
5 DIO3 Digital Output Bit 3
6 DIO4 Digital Output Bit 4
7 DIO5 Digital Output Bit 5
8 DIO6 Digital Output Bit 6
9 DIO7 Digital Output Bit 7
10 +5 VDC +5 Volts DC
11 GND Ground
12 DIO8 Digital Input Bit 0
13 DIO9 Digital Input Bit 1
14 DIO10 Digital Input Bit 2
15 DIO11 Digital Input Bit 3
16 DIO12 Digital Input Bit 4
17 DIO13 Digital Input Bit 5
18 DIO14 Digital Input Bit 6
19 DIO15 Digital Input Bit 7
20 +5 VDC +5 Volts DC