coM.sat PCI-GSM-Board User Manual

coM.sat PCI-GSM-Board

USER MANUAL

User Manual coM.sat PCI GSM

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Index

Index .................................................................... 1

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1. Introduction ................................................... 2

1.1 Equipment description ................................................................................................ 2

1.2 Feature survey ............................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Technical requirements .............................................................................................. 2

1.4 Security advice for user ............................................................................................. 3

1.4.1 Security in air traffic .................................................................................................................. 3

1.4.2 Environment with explosive substances ................................................................................... 3

1.4.3 Security in road traffic ............................................................................................................... 3

1.4.4 Non-ionizing radiation ............................................................................................................... 3

1.4.5 Electronics of medicinal equipments ........................................................................................ 3

1.4.6 Measures in case of loss / theft ................................................................................................ 3

1.4.7 Transportation ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.4.8 Installation location for equipment ............................................................................................ 4

1.4.9 Damage or repair ...................................................................................................................... 4

2. Installation of the PCI Board .......................... 5

3. Upgrading of the PCI Board to 4 channels ...... 6

4. Getting the PCI Board into operation .............. 7

5. Technical data of the PCI Board ...................... 8

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1. Introduction

1.1 Equipment description

The coM.sat PCI GSM-Board is meant to serve as an interfacing tool for the GSM­network, that gets your software-based telephone system ready for GSM. The

coM.sat PCI GSM-Board is aligned with Linux OS and offers a kernel-independent

driver as well as a channel driver for Asterisk,

already included in the scope of
supply. You will be able to benefit from all the advantages pro vided for by an IP­connection, maintaining utmost flexibility and profiting from low communication
cost.

Up to 4 GSM-Quadband-Channels, equipped with individual SIM-cards, will allow
you to consolidate your telecommunication activity between GSM, conventional
telephony and IP-telephony. According to the Motherboard available, up to 4

coM.sat PCI GSM-Boards can be integrated into a computer, which enables an

individual amplification of your existing telephone system to up to 16 GSM­Channels. The Board has been designed for a fast building up of the call
connections and provides Digital Audio Quality (EFR/AMR). This enables t he User
to benefit, on the highest possible technological standard, from all advantages
provided by the convergence of mobile and internet-based telephony.

1.2 Feature survey

 Up to 4 GSM Quadband-channels per PCI-slot
 Comfortable integration into the corporate network combined with a Soft PBX
 Including a Virtual PBX / Mobility functionalities
 Hotswap enabled (change of SIM-c ar d while in operation)
 Digital Audio Quality (EFR/AMR)
 Quick call connection
 Hardware DTMF Recognition
 For SIM-cards of 1.8 and 3.3 Voltage (1 SIM-Card per channel)
 Up to four simultaneous PCI-slots = in total

16 GSM-channels (depending on the motherboard in use)

1.3 Technical requirements

 CPU - Pentium III or superior
 RAM - 256 MB or superior
 Operational system: Linux
 Linux Driver for Kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x
 Asterisk 1.4
 Slot: 32 Bit PCI Version 2.3 Slot

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1.4 Security advice for user

The users are explicitly requested to read and assimilate the item security advice
for users.

The following advices refer to the equipment coM.sat PCI GSM. As this equipment
uses components of the company Cinterion (Cellular Engines MC55i) also their
security advice as well as instruction manuals have to be considered. Visit
www.cinterion.com

1.4.1 Security in air traffic

The operation of Cellular-Engines in airplanes might affect their navigation
systems and interfere into the mobile telephone network. For this reason their use
has been legally restricted in air traffic. Therefore the coM.sat PCI GSM shall not
be operated on board of airplanes. Infractions against this directive might result in
a temporary or complete suspension of the Cellular-Engine services and/or legal
consequences.

1.4.2 Environment with explosive substances

The equipment coM.sat PCI GSM is not allowed to be operated in environments
with explosive substances. For this reason it is recommended that the user does
not operate the equipment in such areas, e.g. gas stations, fuel storage facilities,
chemical industry or while blasting operations are taking place. In case the usage
in one of these risk situations is necessary, it has to be guaranteed previously to
the beginning of operation, that no danger is given.

1.4.3 Security in road traffic

In case the equipment is operated within vehicles that are participating in public
road traffic, the individual restrictions for telephone usage within a vehicle of the
corresponding country where the vehicle is located in have to be observed.

1.4.4 Non-ionizing radiation

As for all kinds of radio transmitting equipment, the users are to be informed that
for a satisfactory operation of the equipment as well as for the security of the
operator it is highly recommended to operate the equipment only in the regular
operating position.

1.4.5 Electronics of medicinal equipments

The operation of radio transmitters, such as Cellular-Engines, may interfere into
the regular function of not correctly isolated medical instruments and equipment.
Please request specific information with the doctors or manufacturers of a medical
equipment in case needed.

1.4.6 Measures in case of loss / theft

In case the coM.sat PCI GSM, the Cellular Engines or the use d SIM-cards are no
longer available due to loss or theft, please inform your provi der immediately in
order to avoid eventual abuse or fraud.

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1.4.7 Transportation

The packaging provided by deliverer when receiving the equipment does not
guarantee full protection against crushing and beating during transportation.
Therefore an additional packaging should be provided for further transportation. In
case the equipment was stored within a cold environment, it should slowly be
warmed up until it reaches ambient temperature, in order to avoid humidity
issues.

1.4.8 Installation location for equipment

The installation location for the equipment should avoid direct sunlight as well as
heat. Respecting of this directive will help increase the reliability of ope ration as
well as their durability, as the components have to endure less temperature
influences. The cabling for the equipment should be done in a way to avoid any
physical damage to the people who will be handling the systems. Network-cablin g
should be separated from the cabling for signaling. The installation of the
equipment should only be done by adequately trained manpower.

1.4.9 Damage or repair

When noticing damages on the equipment or if it has been exposed to humidity,
further operation of it should be avoided due to security reasons. Repairs should
only be done by the manufacturer or through an authorized representation. In any
case the equipment shall be disconnected from power supply before any repair
work is initiated.

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2. Installation of the PCI Board

Before beginning with the installation, turn off the computer, unplug its network
cable and open its case.

In order to install the coM.sat PCI GSM Board an available PCI slot is needed.

1. Choose an available PCI Slot and
remove (if necessary) its Slot
bracket.

2. Insert the coM.sat PCI GSM Board
with light pressure into the empty
PCI slot.

3. Fix the Board with the screws.

4. Close the case and plug in the network cable.

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3. Upgrading of the PCI Board to 4 channels

To upgrade the coM.sat PCI GSM Board first you will have to remove it from your
computer. Before doing so, turn the computer off, unplug its network cable and
open the case. Then move on as follows:

1. Unscr ew the screws that fix the coM.sat PCI GSM Board and slowly remo ve
it from the slot it is placed in.

2. Connect the antenna cable with
the available antenna connection
by pressing the cable into it with
light pressure.

3. Fit in the upgrade board into the
correct position onto the PCI GSM
Board.

4. Lightly press the upgrade board
onto the coM.sat PCI GSM
Board…

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5. ... until about 1, 5 mm of the con-

tacts can still be seen.

6. Insert th e board back into the PCI slot and fix it with the screws. Close the
case and re-plug the network cable.

4. Getting the PCI Board into operation

To start operation of the coM.sat PCI GSM Board first you will have to insert the
SIM-cards and connect the antenna.

1. With a pen or a small screwdriver
press onto the yellow button to
eject the SIM-cardholder.

2. After ejection of the cardholder,
insert the SIM-cards.

Remark:

The SIM-cards do only fit into the cardholer in one singular

position!

3. Repla ce the cardholder with the cards into its case. The SIM-cards have to
be face down when doing this. Make sure the cardholder is correctly posi­tioned within its track.

4. Connect the antenna(s) to the an­tenna connection (s) by initially
docking in the antenna and then
screwing it into a fixed position. A
screw driver will not be necessary
for this procedure.

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Remark:

In case you are in possession of a 2-channel-version of the coM.sat PCI GSM
Board you will have to use one of the lower two SIM-card ports „1“ and „2“. Also
only one antenna will be necessary and it has to be connected to the connection
marked with„ ½“! In case you purchased the 4-channel versi on you can/will have
to use all 4 SIM-card ports. This will require the connection of a second antenna.

5. Technical data of the PCI Board

Power input max. 15 Watt
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Standard GSM Phase II, II+, Language
Transmission performance max. 2 Watt per channel

(GSM 850/900) 50 Ohm
max. 1 Watt per channel
(GSM 1.800/1.900) 50 Ohm

SIM-card 1.8 and 3.3 V SIM-cards
Interfaces 32 BIT PCI slot – V. 2.3 Slot
Antenna 50 Ohm impedance as SMA-plug
Measures (W x D x H) 173 x 120 x 20 mm
Weight ca. 180 g
Temperature range 0°C - 40°C / dry interiors

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The manufacturer reserves itself the right to perform any technical changes that
serve security purposes or improvement of operation. For further technical
questions please address our hotlines on: +49(0)180-5-NEEDHELP (+49(0)180­5-633343)

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Additional informations in german and english language is available for d ownload
on coM.sat’s website: www.comsat.de

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