Four-Faith F1003, F1103, F1403, F1203, F1503 User Manual

F1X03 Series

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F1X03 Series User Manual

The user manual is suitable for the following model:

Model

Product Type

F1003

GSM MODEM

F1103

GPRS MODEM

F1203

CDMA MODEM

F1303

EDGE MODEM

F1403

WCDMA MODEM

F1503

TD-SCDMA MODEM

F1603

EVDO MODEM

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product ........................................................................................... 6

1.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Features and Benefits .......................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Working Principle ............................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 2 Installation Introduction ................................................................................................. 10

2.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 10

2.2 Encasement List ................................................................................................................ 10

2.3 Installation and Cable Connection .................................................................................... 10

2.4 Power ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction ............................................................................................ 11

Chapter 3 Dial-Up Settings ............................................................................................................. 13

3.1 MODEM Connection ........................................................................................................ 13

3.2 Dial-Up Settings ................................................................................................................ 13

Chapter 4 SMS Test ........................................................................................................................ 29

Chapter 5 Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 32

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product

1.1 General

F1X03 series MODEM is a kind of cellular terminal device that provides SMS, dial-up and

CSD function by public cellular network.

It adopts high-powered industrial cellular module and supports RS232 port that can
conveniently connect one device to a cellular network, allowing you to connect to your existing
serial device.

It has been widely used on M2M fields, such as intelligent transportation, smart grid,
industrial automation, telemetry, finance, POS, water supply, environment protection, post,
weather, and so on.

1.2 Features and Benefits

Design for Industrial Application

 High-powered industrial cellular module
 Housing: iron, providing IP30 protection
 Power range: DC 5~35V

Stability and Reliability

 RS232 port: 15KV ESD protection
 SIM/UIM port: 15KV ESD protection
 Power port: reverse-voltage and overvoltage protection
 Antenna port: lightning protection(optional)

Standard and Convenience

 Support standard RS232 port that can connect to a serial device directly
 Provide dial-up software that can make it always online
 Provide SMS tool software
 Support standard AT command

High-performance

 Support SMS
 Support dial-up（Except F1003）
 CSD function(F1003/F1103)

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 Support APN/VPDN（Except F1003）

1.3 Working Principle

The principle chart of the MODEM is as following:

1.4 Specifications

Cellular Specification

Standard and Band

Bandwidth

TX power

RX
sensitivity

F1003 GSM MODEM

EGSM900/GSM1800MHz,
GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz(optional)
Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+

14.4Kbps CSD

GSM850/900：
<33dBm

GSM1800/1900 ：
<30dBm

<-107dBm

F1103 GPRS MODEM

EGSM900/GSM1800MHz,
GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz(optional)
Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
GPRS class 10, class 12(optional)

85.6Kbps

GSM850/900：
<33dBm

GSM1800/1900 ：
<30dBm

<-107dBm

F1203 CDMA MODEM

CDMA2000 1xRTT 800MHz,
800/1900MHz(optional),450MHz(optional)

153.6Kbps

<30dBm

<-104dBm
F1303 EDGE MODEM

GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPRS/EDGE Class 12

236.8Kbps

GSM850/900：
<33dBm

<-106dBm

Cellualr Module

Power

RS232 serial

Interface

Indicator lights

User interface

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GSM1800/1900 ：
<30dBm

F1403 WCDMA MODEM

UMTS/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA
850/1900/2100MHz,
850/900/1900/2100MHz(optional)
GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPRS/EDGE CLASS 12

HSUPA:5.76Mbps(Upl
oad speed)/
HSDPA:7.2Mbps(Down
load speed)
UMTS:384Kbps
(DL/UL)

<24dBm

<-109dBm

F1503 TD-SCDMA MODEM

TD-SCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA
1880-1920/2010-2025MHz
GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPRS/EDGE CLASS 12

Download
speed:2.8Mbps, upload
speed:2.2Mbps

<24dBm

<-108dBm

F1603 EVDO MODEM

CDMA2000 1X EVDO Rev A
800MHz,800/1900MHz(optional),
450MHz (optional)
CDMA2000 1X RTT, IS-95 A/B

Download
speed:3.1Mbps, upload
speed:1.8Mbps

<23dBm

<-104dBm

Interface Type

Item

Content

Serial

1 RS232 port, 15KV ESD protection
Data bits: 5, 6 ,7, 8
Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: none, even, odd, space, mark
Baud rate: 110~230400 bps

Indicator

"Power", "ACT", "Online"

Antenna

Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm, lighting protection(optional)

SIM/UIM

Standard 3V/1.8V user card interface, 15KV ESD protection

Power

Standard 3-PIN power jack, reverse-voltage and overvoltage protection

Power Input

Item

Content

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Standard Power

DC 12V/0.5A

Power Range

DC 5~35V

Consumption

<200mA (12V)

Physical Characteristics

Item

Content

Housing

Iron, providing IP30 protection

Dimensions

91x58.5x22 mm

Weight

195g

Environmental Limits

Item

Content

Operating

Temperature

-25~+65ºC （-13~+149℉）

Extended

Operating

Temperature

-30~+75ºC （-22~+167℉）
Storage

Temperature

-40~+85ºC（-40~+185℉）

Operating

Humidity

95% ( Non-condensing)

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Chapter 2 Installation Introduction

2.1 General

The MODEM must be installed correctly to make it work properly.

Warning: Forbid to install the MODEM when powered!

2.2 Encasement List

Name

Quantity

Remark

MODEM host

1 Antenna

1 Power adapter

1 RS232 data cable

1 Manual CD

1

Certification card

1

Maintenance card

1

2.3 Installation and Cable Connection

Dimension: (unit: mm)

58.5

35

28

28

22

8

25

Ф 3

Ф 5

4