FALCOM MAMBO55, MAMBO56 Hardware Description

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MAMBO55/56

GSM / GPRS / GPS / Bluetooth devices

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Version 1.01, 27/04/2006

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Index of contents

0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 4

0.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................4

0.2 CIRCUIT CONCEPT ....................................................................................................................5

0.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS ..............................................................................................................5

1 SECURITY .................................................................................. 6

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................6

1.2 EXPOSURE TO RF ENERGY ....................................................................................................... 6

1.3 EFFICIENT MODEM OPERATION ..................................................................................................6

1.4 DRIVING................................................................................................................................... 6

1.5 ELECTRONIC DEVICES............................................................................................................... 7

1.6 VEHICLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 7

1.7 MEDICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................7

1.8 AIRCRAFT ................................................................................................................................7

1.9 CHILDREN ................................................................................................................................7

1.10 BLASTING AREAS ...................................................................................................................... 7

1.11 POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES ................................................................................... 7

1.12 NON-IONIZING RADIATION..........................................................................................................8

1.13 BATTERY SAFETY .....................................................................................................................8

1.13.1 Safety precautions while charging the battery.....................................................................8

1.13.2 Safety precautions while discharging the battery................................................................ 9

2 SAFETY STANDARDS............................................................. 10

3 TECHNICAL DATA................................................................... 11

3.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF MAMBO DEVICE.......................................................................11

3.1.1 Power consumption..............................................................................................................11

3.1.2 Operating temperatures .......................................................................................................12

3.2 BATTERY TECHNICAL DATA (850 MA/H)...................................................................................12

3.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF GSM/GPRS ENGINE*............................................................. 12

3.3.1 Air interface of the MAMBO GSM/GPRS part .....................................................................14

3.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF GPS RECEIVER ...................................................................... 15

4 MAMBO INTERFACES............................................................. 17

4.1.1 Buttons & LEDs.................................................................................................................... 17

4.1.2 Power jack............................................................................................................................17

4.1.3 Audio interfaces ...................................................................................................................18

4.1.3.1 External audio interface .................................................................................................................. 18

4.1.3.2 Internal speaker and microphone .................................................................................................... 18

4.1.4 Charging & Discharging the internal battery ........................................................................18

4.2 AUTOMATIC GPRS MULTISLOT CLASS CHANGE.......................................................................18

4.2.1 Automatic shutdown............................................................................................................. 19

5 APPENDIX ................................................................................ 20

5.1 WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN USING THE MAMBO DEVICE .......................................... 20

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Version history:

Version number Author

Changes

Change date

1.00 Fadil Beqiri

- Initial version

02/03/2006

1.01 Fadil Beqiri

- This document is separated into two other documents:
MAMBO_getting_started.pdf
MAMBO_software_update.pdf

27/04/2006

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Cautions

Information furnished herein by FALCOM is accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed for its use.

Please, read carefully the safety precautions.

If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the product
described in it, please contact your vendor.

General information about FALCOM and its range of products are available at the
following Internet address: http://www.falcom.de/

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Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright

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rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be produced in any form without
the prior written permission of FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GmbH.

FALCOM Wireless Communications GmbH

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained
herein.

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0 INTRODUCTION

0.1 General

Based on the GSM/GPRS and state-of-art GPS technology for satellite
navigation, FALCOM introduces a new powerful pocket size device with a stand­alone software system for personal safety and security as well as asset monitoring.
FALCOM MAMBO consists of the GSM/GPRS engine, 20-channel GPS receiver,
Bluetooth™ class 2.0 and a 3-D motion detector (in the state of inactivity it can be
set into the low power mode) as an all-in-one solution.

FALCOM MAMBO is a Tri-band GSM/GPRS engine that works on the three
frequencies either GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz or GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz. The
integrated GPS receiver architecture based on the SiRFstarIII chipset, provides more
than enough precise location information using satellite signals to enable it to track
people wherever they are in the world. With its integral housing, compact design,
ultra-low power consumption, easy-to-carry and easy-to-use, it is an outstanding
quality, high-performance, operating as a stand-alone device ideally suited for
personal security, asset management and automotive applications as well. The
configurable internal firmware is a fundamental component, which in combination
with the excellent hardware performance makes the FALCOM MAMBO device to be
the best application where the fleet management and personal security today are
required. Operating as a stand-alone personal security device, manufactured in a
form factor 85 mm x 59 mm x 25 mm and weighing less than 120 grams with battery,
it can be easily fit in a jacket pocket (e.g. into a child's pocket). Ease-of-use is
ensured with just three touch-buttons and three LEDs. Each LED includes three­different lighting colors. Each Button and LED is free-configurable. Based on the
internal firmware all Buttons and LEDs can be adjusted to the user requirements.
Depending on the user-defined configuration, each touch-button can execute
more than one action (voice call, TCP packets, SMS generation etc.). In the event of
emergency, the person carrying the device can contact a range of services by
pressing just a button. Upon button activation, the equipment uses the GPS signals to
define its accurate position, and it sends a SMS message with its location information
or it performs a voice call to one of the predefined numbers via the GSM network.
With the help of the implemented TCP/IP protocol, FALCOM MAMBO (person who
carrying it) can be continually tracked and monitored live from any Internet
connection point around the world.

FALCOM MAMBO provides Geofence features, which can be used for territory
management, route verification, prohibited locations, and more. Once a Geofence
area is manually set-up, the device automatically notifies the destination number via
SMS, Voice or Data calls or TCP, if the person carrying it enters into and/or leaves the
pre-defined area(s).

The FALCOM MAMBO contains a History function which enables it to archive unique
locations in sequence for up to 45 days long (for example, archive interval up to 20
sec.) and at a later time the history data can be downloaded either locally via
Bluetooth or over-air GSM network or TCP-connection for further evaluation.

Additionally, the FALCOM MAMBO is also a high-capacity navigation system, an
intelligent and dynamic destination guidance that allows you to navigate freely
without the hassle of messy wire connections. The integrated Class 2 Bluetooth™
transceiver in the FALCOM MAMBO is capable to communicate with any Serial Port
Profile Bluetooth™ device and to transmit its data within a 10m radius. The FALCOM
MAMBO in communication with your installed GPS Mapping software on the
Bluetooth™-enabled device points you the way comfortably and reliably from the
current location A to your desired destination B.

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FALCOM MAMBO is equipment that can be used in a variety of applications such as:

♦ Personal safety and security

♦ Fleet tracking and management

♦ Remote tracking (Locating people)

♦ Real-time Navigation and Positioning

♦ Finding streets and routes

♦ Travel planning and many others …

0.2 Circuit concept

The MAMBO architecture includes the following major functional components:

 ARCHITECTURE INTEGRATES:

 high-performance Tri Band GSM/GPRS core (operating at 26MHz)
 20 parallel channel low-power GPS core (operating at L1 1575.42

MHz and C/A code 1,023 MHz chip rate)

 ARM7TDMI Processor (at speed 25MHz) that controls all functions of

the system

 Bluetooth

TM

technology

 3D detector system (MSENS module)
 Power Control for Li-Ion Batteries
 high capacity (3.7V/ 850 mA/h) Li-Ion battery
 FLASH-Memory (2MB - 512KB).
 Internal SIM card reader
 Internal GSM/GPRS antenna
 Internal GPS antenna
 Internal Bluetooth antenna
 Internal Speaker and Microphone

 PHYSICAL INTERFACES:

 Audio interface (for headset)

0.3 Related documents

[1] MAMBO_software_2.3.17_user_manual.pdf
[2] MAMBO_getting_started.pdf
[3] MAMBO_software_update.pdf
[4] MAMBO_configuration_software.pdf

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1 SECURITY

IMPORTANT FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR GSM-MODEM, READ
THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USE!

Your cellular engine MAMBO is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic
products ever developed. With it, you can stay in contact with your office, your
home, emergency services and others, wherever service is provided.

This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the
MAMBO device. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the cellular
engine MAMBO.

1.1 General information

Your MAMBO device utilizes the GSM/GPS standard for cellular technology. GSM is a
newer radio frequency („RF“) technology than the current FM technology that has
been used for radio communications for decades. The GSM standard has been
established for use in the European community and elsewhere. Your MAMBO is
actually a low power radio transmitter and receiver. It sends out and receives radio
frequency energy. When you use your modem, the cellular system handling your
calls controls both the radio frequency and the power level of your cellular modem.

1.2 Exposure to RF energy

There has been some public concern about possible health effects of using a GSM
modem. Although research on health effects from RF energy has focused for many
years on the current RF technology, scientists have begun research regarding newer
radio technologies, such as GSM. After existing research had been reviewed, and
after compliance to all applicable safety standards had been tested, it has been
concluded that the product is fit for use.

If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy there are things you can do to
minimize exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of your calls will reduce your
exposure to RF energy. In addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your
cellular modem efficiently by following the guidelines below.

1.3 Efficient modem operation

In order to operate your modem at the lowest power level, consistent with
satisfactory call quality please take note of the following hints.

 If your device has an extendible antenna, extend it fully. Some models

allow you to place a call with the antenna retracted. However, your
modem operates more efficiently with the antenna fully extended.

 If your device has an external antenna, do not hold the antenna when

the modem is „IN USE“. Holding the antenna affects call quality and may
cause the modem to operate at a higher power level than needed.

1.4 Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular devices in the area where you
drive. Always obey them. Also, when using your modem while driving, please pay full
attention to driving, pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require. When applications are prepared for mobile use they
should fulfil road-safety instructions of the current law!

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