FALCOM SAMBA3G-G User Manual
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Version: 1.0.3; Modified: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
SAMBA3G-G
HSPA+ and quad-band GSM/EDGE data
transmission USB modem
Preliminary
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Table of contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
1.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 AT command support ............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Packaging ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Labelling ................................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Used abbreviations ................................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Related documents ................................................................................................................ 7
2 Security ................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 General information ............................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Exposure to RF energy ........................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Driving .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Electronic devices .................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Vehicle electronic equipment ................................................................................................ 9
2.6 Medical electronic equipment ............................................................................................... 9
2.7 Aircraft ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.8 Children .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.9 Blasting areas ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.10 Potentially explosive atmospheres ........................................................................................ 9
2.11 Non-ionizing radiation ......................................................................................................... 10
3 Safety standards ....................................................................................................11
4 Technical data ........................................................................................................12
4.1 Product specifications .......................................................................................................... 12
5 Interfaces in overview ............................................................................................14
5.1 4pin USB Type A connector .................................................................................................. 14
5.2 SIM-Card Reader .................................................................................................................. 15
6 System Requirements ............................................................................................16
6.1 Hardware & software requirements .................................................................................... 16
6.2 Setting up the modem ......................................................................................................... 16
6.2.1 Serial communication with SAMBA3G-G ........................................................................ 16
6.2.2 Inserting the SIM card: .................................................................................................... 16
6.2.3 Setup HyperTerminal program ........................................................................................ 17
6.2.4 Connecting Internet ......................................................................................................... 18
7 HOUSING ..................................................................................................................19
8 RF Exposures .....................................................................................................20
8.1 FCC and IC Statement (USA and Canada) - English .............................................................. 20
8.2 Déclaration FCC et IC (USA at Canada) - French .................................................................. 21
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Version history:
This table provides a summary of the document revisions.
Version Author Changes Modified
1.0.3 F. Beqiri - Updated FCC and IC Statement for USA and Canada
15/05/2018
1.0.2 F. Beqiri - Added IC Statement for Canada
19/04/2018
1.0.1 F. Beqiri - Images throughout the document updated
06/02/2018
1.0.0 F. Beqiri - Initial version 22/11/2017
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Cautions
The information furnished herein by FALCOM is believed to be 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/
Trademarks
Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright
This document is copyrighted by FALCOM GmbH with all rights reserved. No part of this
documentation may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of FALCOM
GmbH.
FALCOM GmbH
No liability (incl. patent liability) is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained
herein.
Note
Because our products are being continuously improved, specifications and information given in
this document are subject to change by FALCOM without notice.
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1 INTRODUCTION
This manual is focussed on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS data solutions of the enhanced
performance SAMBA3G-G USB modem from FALCOM GmbH.
1.1 General
SAMBA3G-G is a 3.75G modem providing up to six-band HSPA+ and quad-band GSM/EDGE data
transmission in a compact form factor. The 3G USB modem establishes a wireless connection to
the Internet by means of mobile radio technology and thus enables the communication between
the connected device and the Internet service. This modem features data-rates of up to 7.2 Mb/s
DL (downlink), a rich set of internet protocols, a single-band 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA radio for data
connectivity and extended operating temperature range. It is ideally suited to industrial M2M
(Machine to Machine) applications. The SAMBA3G-G provides a SIM card reader and an internal
HSDPA/GSM antenna to simplify the setup and use. The physical interface to the modem
application is made through an embedded USB port which simplifies setup and operation of the
modem. It allows direct connection and supports full access via USB port. Thus HSDPA/GSM can be
controlled through a single USB port from any host device. It has an integrated LED indicator that
shows the complete modem status.
Technology
Description
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a high-speed, data-only service that is an
add-on to the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) cellular network a type of network used to provide cellular phone service. The SAMBA3G-G Modem
provides reliable data connections to GPRS 900 MHz (GSM), GPRS 900 (GSM), and
1800 MHz (DCS) networks. When in regions where GPRS is not available, user can
still establish 14.4 kbps GSM data connections.
EDGE
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) is a third-generation (3G) highspeed mobile data and Internet access technology, with downlink/uplink up to
236.8 kb/s. The average rates are fast enough to support a wide range of advanced
data services, including streaming audio and video, fast Internet access and large
file downloads.
HSDPA
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is a 3G (third generation) mobile
telephony communications protocol in the High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA)
family, which allows networks based on Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System (UMTS) to have higher data transfer speeds and capacity. Current HSDPA
on SAMBA3G-G supports down-link speed of up to 7.2 Mbits/s and up-link speed of
up to 5.76 Mb/s.
1.2 AT command support
SAMBA3G-G supports AT commands according to the 3GPP Technical Specifications TS 27.007 [1],
27.005 [2], 27.010 [3], and the u-blox AT command extension.
For the complete list of the supported AT commands and their syntax see the u-bl ox AT
Commands Manual [4].
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1.3 Packaging
SAMBA3G-G is shipped in a 50 pcs bulk carton box
Overall size: 170mm x 120mm x 56mm
• Weight: 2.8 kg
1.4 Labelling
Font label of SAMBA3G-G Back label of SAMBA3G-G
None
1.5 Used abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
IMEI International Mobile station Equipment Identity
ME
Mobile Equipment
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GMSK
Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
HSDPA
High Speed Downlink Packet Access
HSPA
High Speed Packet Access
PLMN
Public Land Mobile Network
PIN Personal Identification Number
PUK Personal Unblocking Key
RP
Receive Protocol
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
SMS Short Message Service
SMS/PP
Short Message Service/Point-to-Point
TA
Terminal Adapter
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Abbreviation Description
TE Terminal Equipment
TP Transmit Protocol
MS
Mobile Station
USB
Universal Serial Bus
PTM Point To Multipoint
NOM Network Operation Mode
PPP
Point to Point Protocol
PSK Phase Shift Keying
CSD
Circuit Switched Data
APN
Access Point Naming
IP
Internet Protocol
PDP Packet Data Protocol
RF Radio Frequency
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
HSDPA High-Speed Downlink Packet Access
IC Industry Canada
Table 1: Used abbreviations
1.6 Related documents
[1] 3GPP TS 27.007 - AT command set for User Equipment (UE)
[2] 3GPP TS 27.005 - Use of Data Terminal Equipment - Data Circuit terminating; Equipment (DTE -
DCE) interface for Short Message Service (SMS) and Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)
[3] 3GPP TS 27.010 - Terminal Equipment to User Equipment (TE-UE) multiplexer protocol
[4] u-blox AT Commands Manual, Docu No UBX-13002752
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