Intercel SAM3G+ User Manual

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Intercel Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 007 077 161
33 Glenvale Crescent
Mulgrave VIC. Australia 3170
Email : [e-mail]
Internet : www.intercel.com.au
Ph : 61 3 9239 2000 Fax : [phone]

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Document history

18th May 2007 : Start Version 1.0
12th June 2007 : Update SAM3G pictures Version 1.1
18th Oct 2007 : Update section 5 and section 8 Version 1.2
26th Oct 2007 : Update section 8.2.a Version 1.3
26th Oct 2007 : Update section 1,5,7 and 8 Version 1.4

24th Mar 2009 : Update for SAM3G+ Version 2.0
27th April 2012 : Update for LED indicator Version 2.1
18th April 2013 : Update serial cable Version 2.2
17th May 2013 : Update bands Version 2.3
15th July 2013: Update Intercel logo and phone no. Version 2.4

Version 2.4

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Intercel Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 007 077 161
33 Glenvale Crescent
Mulgrave VIC. Australia 3170
Email : [e-mail]
Internet : www.intercel.com.au
Ph : 61 3 9239 2000 Fax : [phone]

1. Introduction

2. Safety precautions

3. Radio frequency exposure - SAR

4. WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC - disposal of old electronic equipment

5. Packaging

5.1 Contents

5.2 The packaging box

5.3 The production label

6. Functionality
a. General

b. The RJ45 socket
c. The MiniB USB connector
d. The SMB-Jack 50Ω antenna connector
e. The USIM holder
f. The LED status
g. The Data cable

7. Electrical characteristics
a. Power consumption

b. RF bands
c. Receive sensitivity
d. Conducted transmit power tolerances
e. Main antenna specifications
f. Environmental characteristics

8. Operation

8.1. Using the USB port
a. Installing the USB driver

b. Firmware upgrade

8.2. Using the serial RS232 port
a. General configuration

b. Meter configuration
c. AT commands

Contents

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Intercel Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 007 077 161
33 Glenvale Crescent
Mulgrave VIC. Australia 3170
Email : [e-mail]
Internet : www.intercel.com.au
Ph : 61 3 9239 2000 Fax : [phone]

1. Introduction

The SAM3G+ is a compact, light-weight, UMTS, HSPA based modem. It provides GSM, GPRS,
EDGE and WCDMA connectivity. The SAM3G+ is a quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850MHz,
900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz and a quad-band WCDMA/HSDPA : 850MHz, 900MHz,1900MHz,
2100MHz

The SAM3G+ is designed for both mobile and fixed M2M applications. It has an RJ45 socket for
both input voltage and serial RS232 signals, a MiniB USB connector, a SMB-Jack for antenna
connection, a SIM holder and an LED indicator.

The SAM3G+ is capable of sending/receiving SMS, Circuit switched data and Packet-switched
data.

SMB-Jack antenna
connector

SIM holder

LED indicator

Mini USB connector RJ45 for input power and serial RS232

Type Approval GCF full type approval
Mobile station modem Version Qualcomm’s MSM6290
TA code 35362602
EU approval CE-0682

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Intercel Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 007 077 161
33 Glenvale Crescent
Mulgrave VIC. Australia 3170
Email : [e-mail]
Internet : www.intercel.com.au
Ph : 61 3 9239 2000 Fax : [phone]

2. Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions must be observed whenever the SAM3G+ modem is in
operation or in service. Failure to comply with these precautions violates the safety standards of
the design, manufacture and intended use of the product

- Switch off the SAM3G+ modem :
In hospitals or places where medical equipments may be in use.

In an aircraft
Refueling points
Explosive areas

- Restricted use of the SAM3G+ modem
Near any chemical plant

Near any Fuel depot
Areas with mobile phone warning signs

Respect national regulations on the use of cellular devices. Road safety always comes first
The SAM3G+ modem receives and transmit radio frequency energy while switched on,

therefore interference can occur if the SAM3G+ is near TVs, radios, PCs or any inadequately
shielded equipments.

3. Radio frequency exposure - SAR

The SAM3G+ modem is a low-power transceiver, similar to a typical handheld
GSM/GPRS/UMTS mobile phone. When it is turned on, it will emit low-level radio frequency
energy.

There are different guidelines and standards around the world that govern the permitted levels of
radio frequency exposure for general population. The levels include a safety margin to a human
body.

The Specific Absorption rate (SAR) is a measure of the rate at which radio frequency energy is
absorbed by the body when exposed to radio frequency electromagnetic field. The SAR value is
determined at the highest certified power level in the laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR
level of the transceiver while operating can be well below this value. This is because the
transceiver is designed to use minimum power to connect to the network.

The SAM3G+ modem is approved to use in applications where the antenna is placed more

than 21cm from the body.

For other applications, the integrator is responsible for the local SAR requirements.

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Intercel Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 007 077 161
33 Glenvale Crescent
Mulgrave VIC. Australia 3170
Email : [e-mail]
Internet : www.intercel.com.au
Ph : 61 3 9239 2000 Fax : [phone]

4. WEEE directive 2002/96/EC, disposal of old electronic equipment

This symbol on the product indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste . It must be placed at an appropriate collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipments.

By ensuring the correct disposal of this equipment, it will help the environment and human’s
health. The recycling will help to conserve the natural resources.

The SAM3G+ product is RoHS compliant