Wavecom Fastrack M1200 series User manual

Fastrack M1200 series
User Guide
Reference : WM_MKT_Fastrack_UGD_001
Revision : 002
Date : September 2002
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Revision Date History of the evolution
001 June 02 Creation
002 Sept 02 Complete Revision
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Overview
This document describes the hardware interface and the technical specifications of the Fastrack
M1200 series modems:
• M1203 : EGSM/GPRS 900/1800 MHz version.
• M1213 : EGSM/GPRS 900/1900 MHz version.
These products are based on dual-band WISMO module and are GPRS class 2 capable.
WAVECOM®and WISMO®are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wavecom S.A. in France or
in other countries. All other company and/or product names mentioned may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents
1Product description ..................................................................................................................................................................7
2Product details ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Physical characteristics ............................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Electrical characteristics .............................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Power Consumption ....................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Audio interface ............................................................................................................. 10
2.3 GSM features............................................................................................................................. 10
2.4 Hardware interfaces................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Connectors ................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1.1 SUB-D connector details ...................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.2 Power supply connector ....................................................................................... 12
2.4.2 LED function................................................................................................................. 13
2.4.3 External antenna .......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.4 SIM interface ................................................................................................................ 13
3Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
4Testing the configuration of Fastrack............................................................................................................................ 15
5Getting started with Fastrack........................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Mounting Fastrack ..................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Installing Fastrack modem......................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Verifying signal strength ............................................................................................................ 17
5.4 Verifying network registration of the modem ............................................................................. 18
6Troubleshooting failed transmission ............................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Receiving “no carrier” message ............................................................................................... 19
6.2 Not connecting through the serial link ....................................................................................... 21
6.3 Receiving “error” message ........................................................................................................ 22
7RF exposure instructions.................................................................................................................................................... 24
8Notice to OEM’s .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
9NOTES ON SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
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9.1 General Safety........................................................................................................................... 26
9.2 Vehicle Safety............................................................................................................................ 27
9.3 Maintenance of GSM modem.................................................................................................... 27
9.4 Your responsibility ..................................................................................................................... 28
10 General information ............................................................................................................................................................... 29
10.1 GSM reference documents .................................................................................................... 29
10.2 ETSI contact ........................................................................................................................... 29
10.3 Service.................................................................................................................................... 29
10.4 Disclaimer............................................................................................................................... 29
10.5 Trademarks ............................................................................................................................ 29
10.6 Copyright ................................................................................................................................ 29
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Tables and Figures
Table 1: Physical characteristics of Fastrack modem .......................................................................... 7
Table 2: Optimal operating and storage temperatures......................................................................... 8
Table 3: Operating voltage ................................................................................................................... 8
Table 4: Effects of power supply defect ............................................................................................... 8
Table 5: Power Consumption ............................................................................................................... 9
Table 6: Audio interface characteristics ............................................................................................. 10
Table 7: Features of Fastrack modem ............................................................................................... 10
Table 8: Fastrack connectors ............................................................................................................. 11
Table 9: Pins assignment for15 pins SUB D Connector .................................................................... 12
Table 10: Pin assignment for Power Supply connector ..................................................................... 13
Table 11: Operational states of Fastrack modem .............................................................................. 13
Table 12: External antenna characteristics ........................................................................................ 13
Table 13: Testing Fastrack configuration ........................................................................................... 15
Table 14: Solutions for “no carrier” message ..................................................................................... 19
Table 15: Interpretation of extended error codes ............................................................................... 20
Table 16: Solutions for no connection through serial link................................................................... 21
Table 17: Solutions for "error" message............................................................................................. 22
Table 18: Interpretation of extended error codes ............................................................................... 23
Figure 1: Fastrack presentation............................................................................................................ 8
Figure 2: Diagram of power supply cable............................................................................................. 9
Figure 3: SMA connector.................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 4: 15 pins SUB D connector (high density) ............................................................................. 12
Figure 5: 4 pins Micro-Fit™ connector ............................................................................................... 12
Figure 6: SIM card holder................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 7: Fastrack mounting............................................................................................................... 16
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1 Product description
The Fastrack modem is small, fast, and efficient. It supports the transmission of:
• data
• fax
• short messages (Point to Point and Cell Broadcast)
• voice calls
The Fastrack modem is a Dual Band product using GSM 900/1800 MHz or GSM 900/1900 MHz and
is GPRS class 2 capable. The basic elements you receive allow simple installation and operation of
the modem. The package includes:
• 1 Fastrack modem M1203 or M1213
• 2 holding bridles
• 1 power supply cable
• 1 fuse
• 1 user guide
2 Product details
2.1 Physical characteristics
The Fastrack modem is small and lightweight. Following table contains information on the physical
characteristics of the Fastrack modem.
Table 1: Physical characteristics of Fastrack modem
Dimensions 98 mm x 54 mm x 25 mm
(excluding connectors)
Overall Dimensions 110 mm x 54 mm x 25 mm
Weight <130 grams
Volume 13.23 cm3
Housing Aluminium
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Figure 1: Fastrack presentation
To ensure proper operation of the Fastrack modem, the operating environment must be within a
specific temperature range as described in following table.
Table 2: Optimal operating and storage temperatures
Operating temperature range -20°C to +55°C
Storage temperature range -25°C to +70°C
2.2 Electrical characteristics
The Fastrack modem is permanently ON once you connect the power supply cable to a functional
power supply (see Figure 2). Correct operation of the Fastrack modem is optimum in the following
voltage range:
Table 3: Operating voltage
Operating voltage range: 5 to 32 V
Ground (0V) 0 V
The following table describes the consequences of overvoltage and undervoltage with the Fastrack
modem:
Table 4: Effects of power supply defect
If the voltage: Then the:
falls below 5 V
(undervoltage)
communication is not guaranteed
continuously peaks above
32V (overvoltage)
modem is protected by the fuse
power supply disconnects the electronic components from overvoltage
transiently peaks above 32
V (overvoltage)
modem guarantees its own protection
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As shown in Figure 2, the power supply cable is a tin copper wire with a:
• core of 24 mm x 0.2 mm
• cross-section of 0.75 mm2
Figure 2: Diagram of power supply cable
2.2.1 Power Consumption
Following table provides information on power consumption of the Fastrack modem, assuming an
operating temperature of +25 °C.
Table 5: Power Consumption
EGSM 900 GSM 1800/1900
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Unit
@ 5V 1.74 1.08 A
@ 13.2V 0.73 0.41 A
Input Peak Supply Current
@32V 0.36 0.22 A
@ 5V 330 218 mA
@ 13.2V 130 94 mA
Input average supply current –
communication mode
@32V 65 50 mA
@ 5V 31.4 31.4 mA
@ 13.2V 13.2 13.2 mA
Input average supply current –
idle mode
@32V 5.6 5.6 mA
@ 5V 8.8 8.8 mA
@ 13.2V 4.1 4.1 mA
Input average supply current –
idle mode with RS232 autoshutdown*
@32V 2.2 2.2 mA
@ 5V 5.1 5.1 mA
@ 13.2V 2.5 2.5 mA
Input average supply current –
idle mode with full autoshutdown**
@32V 1.5 1.5 mA
* RS232 driver (MAX3238) automatically shuts down after 30s of inactivity on the serial link.
** RS232 driver in auto-shutdown and AT command
The power consumption might vary by 5% over the whole operating temperature range (-20°C to
+55°C)
The tests are carried out with a 3V SIM card.
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2.2.2 Audio interface
The audio interface is available through the serial and control cable using a headset.
Electrical characteristics of the audio interface are available in the following table.
Table 6: Audio interface characteristics
For GSM 900/1800 and GSM 900/1900 Min Typ Max Unit
Microphone input voltage @ minimum gain 43.8 mVrms
Speaker output voltage @ maximum gain 1.65 Vrms
Speaker Impedance 32 Ω
2.3 GSM features
Fastrack modem is GPRS Class 2 capable. Following table lists the features of the Fastrack
modem.
Table 7: Features of Fastrack modem
MODE DESCRIPTION
Audio Half Rate / Full Rate / Enhanced Full Rate
Accessories (options): handset and car-kit
Standard Dual Band Extended GSM900 MHz
Class 4 (2W) and GSM 1800/1900 MHz Class 1 (1W)
Interface Serial interface RS232 V.24/V.28 Autobauding function
AT command set based on V.25ter and GSM07.05 & 07.07
SMS Mobile Originated (MO) and Mobile Terminated (MT)
Mode Text & PDU point to point. Cell Broadcast
In accordance with GSM 07.05
Data Asynchronous 2400, 4800, 9600 and 14400 bps.
Transparent and Non Transparent mode
In Non Transparent Mode only: 300, 1200, 1200/75 bauds/
Mode 3.1 KHz (PSTN) and V110 (ISDN)
Fax [phone]/9600 bps
GSM teleservice 62 in transparent mode
Class 2
Group 3 compatible
GPRS Class 2
Coding schemes: CS1 to CS4
Compliant with SMG31bis
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2.4 Hardware interfaces
The hardware interfaces which exist for the Fastrack modem include the plugs, sockets, wires and
the electrical pulses traveling through them in a particular pattern.
The Fastrack interfaces include:
• LED function
• External antenna (via SMA)
• Serial and control link (via 15 pins SUB D)
• Power supply (via 4 pins Micro-Fit™)
• SIM interface
2.4.1 Connectors
Refer to the following table for the connectors that exist for the Fastrack modem.
Table 8: Fastrack connectors
Connector Function Refer to
SMA RF antenna connector Figure 3
15 pins SUB D
(high density)
RS232 link
AUDIO link
RESET
Figure 4
4 pins Micro-Fit™ Power supply connector Figure 5
SIM connector SIM card connection Figure 6
Figure 3: SMA connector
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2.4.1.1 SUB-D connector details
Figure 4: 15 pins SUB D connector (high density)
Table 9: Pins assignment for15 pins SUB D Connector
PIN EIA CCIT Designation
1 DCD 109 Data carrier detect
6 RX 104 Receive data
2 TX 103 Transmit data
8 DTR 108.2 Data terminal
ready
9 GND Signal ground
7 DSR 107 Data set ready
12 RTS 105 Request to send
11 CTS 106 Clear to send
RS232
13 RI 125 Ring indicator
4 Microphone (+)
5 Microphone (-)
10 Speaker (+)
Audio
15 Speaker (-)
14 ResetReset
3 Reserved
Not applicable
2.4.1.2 Power supply connector
Figure 5: 4 pins Micro-Fit™ connector
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Table 10: Pin assignment for Power Supply connector
Connector Pins layout Comments
4 pins
Micro-Fit 3.0™
1
2
3-4
V+BATTERY
GROUND
AUXI
Power
supply
NC
Order the 4 pins Micro-Fit 3.0™ from the supplier, Molex
2.4.2 LED function
The LED lights indicate the operational status of the modem. Refer to following table for a list of the
LED states.
Table 11: Operational states of Fastrack modem
MODEM is LED light activity Status of MODEM
flashing slowly idle mode
connected to the network
ON
flashing rapidly transmission mode
OFF none not connected to the network
2.4.3 External antenna
The external antenna connects to the modem via the SMA connector. Use an antenna with the
characteristics listed in following table.
Table 12: External antenna characteristics
Antenna frequency range dual band GSM 900/1800 MHz antenna for M1203
or dual band GSM 900/1900 MHz antenna for M1213
or triple band GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz antenna for M1200 series
Impedance 50 Ω
Gain (antenna + cable) 0 dBi
VSWR (antenna + cable) -10 dB
2.4.4 SIM interface
Fastrack modem requires Micro-SIM card and supports 3V and 5V SIM cards. The SIM interface of
the Fastrack modem uses an extractible SIM card holder.
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Figure 6: SIM card holder
3 Accessories
Following accessories are recommended with the Fastrack modem:
• Dual-band antenna: ALLGON 1140.26 (900/1800)
• Dual-Band antenna: ALLGON 1140.27 (900/1900)
• Antenna adaptor: SMA/FME adaptor from PROCOM
• Power adaptor (Europe): EGSTON N2 EFSW 12V 1A mounted with Micro-fit connector from
MOLEX
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4 Testing the configuration of Fastrack
Following table contains AT commands. Use these commands to perform initial tests of the modem
configuration.
Table 13: Testing Fastrack configuration
Task AT commands Module Comments
OK PIN Code accepted
+CME ERROR: 16 Incorrect PIN Code
(with +CMEE = 1 mode)
Enter PIN Code AT+CPIN=1234
+CME ERROR: 3 PIN already entered
(with +CMEE = 1 mode)
CREG=<mode>, 1 Modem synchronized on the
network
CREG=<mode>, 2 Synchronization lost,
resynchronization attempt
Module synchro
checking
AT+CREG ?
CREG=<mode>, 0 Modem not synchronized on the
network, no synchronization attempt
RINGReceiving an
incoming call
ATA
OK
Answer the call
Do not forget the « ;» at the end for
voice calls
OK Communication established
CME ERROR: 11 PIN code not entered (with + CMEE
= 1 mode)
Initiate a call
ATD1234;
CME ERROR: 3 AOC credit exceeded or a
communication is already
established
Initiate an
emergency call
ATD112; OK Do not forget the « ;» at the end for
voice calls
Communication
loss
NO CARRIER
Hang up ATH OK
Store the
parameters in
E2P
AT&W OK Configuration settings are stored in
E2P
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5 Getting started with Fastrack
5.1 Mounting Fastrack
To mount the Fastrack modem, do the following:
Place the modem at the desired location on the equipment.1.
2. Bind the modem to the equipment using the holding bridles. Refer to the following diagram.
Figure 7: Fastrack mounting
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5.2 Installing Fastrack modem
The Fastrack modem requires the power supply connection to begin operation. It also requires a
SIM card to operate on a GSM network. To install the modem, do the following:
1. Connect the power supply cable into the power supply, with a correct GND connection.
Note for automotive application: according to the type of application, you can use permanent
“+” (recommended) or key-switched “+”.
2. Press the SIM card holder ejector (yellow button) with the tip of a pen or use another sharp
object.
3. Insert the SIM card in the holder.
4. Verify that the SIM card fits in the holder properly.
5. Connect the antenna to the SMA connector.
6. Connect both sides of the serial and control cable (15-pin Sub D connector on the modem
side).
7. Activate the power supply
8. Plug the power supply cable into the Fastrack modem.
Note: Refer to Figure 1 for a general presentation of the Fastrack modem. Refer to Figure 6
for insertion of the SIM card.
5.3 Verifying signal strength
The Fastrack modem establishes a call if the signal is sufficiently strong. To verify the signal
strength, do the following:
1. Using the Hyperterminal program, type the AT command AT+CSQ.
Value appears for the received signal strength.
2. Verify the result with the following chart:
Value of signal strength
(AT+CSQ response) (RSSI)
Signal strength
11 – 31 sufficient*
0 – 10
greater than 99
insufficient*
* based on general observations
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5.4 Verifying network registration of the modem
1. Using the Hyperterminal program, type the AT command AT+CREG?.
Value appears for the response.
2. Verify the result with the following chart:
Value Network registration
0,1 Yes
0,5 Yes
(registered roaming)
Note: If the modem is not registered, perform the procedure for 'Verifying signal strength' to
determine the strength of the received signal.
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6 Troubleshooting failed transmission
This section of the document describes possible problems encountered when using the Fastrack
modem and their solutions. To review other troubleshooting information, refer the 'FAQs' (Frequently
Asked Questions) page at www.wavecom.com or use the following link:
http://www.wavecom.com/support/faqs.php
6.1 Receiving “no carrier” message
If the modem returns a message of no carrier upon an attempted transmission of data, or voice
signals, then refer to following table for possible causes and solutions.
Table 14: Solutions for “no carrier” message
If the modem returns … Then ask … Action …
Is the selected bearer type is
supported by the called party?
Is the selected bearer type is
supported by the network?
Type AT+CEER to view the extended
error code (Refer to Table 15)
Ensure that the selected bearer type
is supported by the called party
Ensure that the selected bearer type
is supported by the network
ensure that the semicolon (;) is typed
immediately after the phone number
In the AT command
e.g. ATD######;
type AT+CBST=0,0,3
Configure the SIM card for data/fax
calls
Is the received signal strong
enough?
Refer to § 4 to verify the strength of
the received signal
no carrier
Is the antenna properly
connected?
Refer to Table 12 for antenna
requirements
Refer to the AT commands manual for all codes and details.
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Table 15: Interpretation of extended error codes
Error Code Diagnostic Hint
1 Unallocated phone number
16 Normal call clearing
17 User busy
18 No user responding
19 User alerting, no answer
21 Call rejected
22 Number changed
31 Normal, unspecified
Not applicable
50 Requested facility not
subscribed
Check your subscription (data subscription
available?)
68 ACM equal or greater than
ACMmax
Credit of your pre-paid SIM card expired
252 Call barring on outgoing calls
253 Call barring on incoming calls
Not applicable
3, 6, 8, 29, 34, 38, 41,42,
43, 44, 47, 49, 57, 58, 63,
65, 69, 70, 79, 254
Network causes Call network provider
See AT commands manual for further details
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