Rainbow Electronics GC864-PY User Manual

GE864 and GC864 Product Description

GE864-QUAD, GE864-PY, GC864-QUAD, GC864-PY 80273ST10008a Rev. 14 - 18/09/08

This document is relating to the following products:

Telit GE864 and GC864 Product Description

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GE864-PY GE864QUD***-*** GE864-QUAD GE864QUD***-***

The suffix “***-***” depends on the module HW/SW configuration. Please contact your Telit representative for details.

GC864-PY with SIM Holder GC864QUH***-*** GC864-QUAD with SIM Holder GC864QUH***-*** GC864-PY GC864PYT***-*** GC864-QUAD GC864QUD***-***

The suffix “***-***” depends on the module HW/SW configuration. Please contact your Telit representative for details.

Telit GE864 and GC864 Product Description

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1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................7

2 General Product Description...........................................................................................9

2.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................9

2.1.1 GE864...............................................................................................................................................9

2.1.2 GC864............................................................................................................................................ 10

2.2 Weight....................................................................................................................................11

2.3 Environmental requirements...............................................................................................11

2.3.1 Temperature range ........................................................................................................................ 11

2.3.2 Vibration Test (non functional)....................................................................................................... 11

2.3.3 RoHS compliance .......................................................................................................................... 12

2.4 Operating Frequency ...........................................................................................................12

2.5 Transmitter output power ....................................................................................................12

2.6 Reference sensitivity............................................................................................................12

2.7 Antenna ................................................................................................................................. 13

2.7.1 GC864 Antenna connector ............................................................................................................ 13

2.8 Supply voltage ......................................................................................................................13

2.9 Power consumption .............................................................................................................14

2.10 Embodied Battery charger ...............................................................................................14

2.11 User Interface ....................................................................................................................14

2.11.1 Speech Coding .............................................................................................................................. 15

2.11.2 SIM Reader.................................................................................................................................... 15

2.11.3 SMS ............................................................................................................................................... 15

2.11.4 Real Time Clock and Alarm........................................................................................................... 15

2.11.5 Data/fax transmission .................................................................................................................... 15

2.11.6 Local security management........................................................................................................... 16

2.11.7 Call control..................................................................................................................................... 16

2.11.8 Phonebook..................................................................................................................................... 16

2.11.9 Characters management ............................................................................................................... 16

2.11.10 SIM related functions ................................................................................................................. 16

2.11.11 Call status indication.................................................................................................................. 16

2.11.12 Automatic answer (Voice, Data or FAX).................................................................................... 16

2.11.13 Supplementary services (SS) .................................................................................................... 17

2.11.14 Acoustic signaling ...................................................................................................................... 17

2.11.15 Buzzer output............................................................................................................................. 17

2.11.16 RF Transmission Monitor........................................................................................................... 17

2.12 Logic level specifications ................................................................................................18

2.12.1 Reset signal ................................................................................................................................... 18

2.13 Audio levels specifications..............................................................................................19

2.14 Converters .........................................................................................................................20

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2.14.1 ADC Converter .............................................................................................................................. 20

2.14.2 DAC Converter .............................................................................................................................. 20

2.15 Mounting the GE864 on your Board................................................................................ 21

2.15.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 21

2.16 Mounting the GC864 on your board................................................................................21

2.17 Packing system.................................................................................................................22

3 Evaluation Kit .................................................................................................................25

4 Software Features ..........................................................................................................26

4.1 Enhanced Easy GPRS Extension........................................................................................26

4.1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 26

4.1.2 Easy GPRS definition .................................................................................................................... 27

4.2 Multisocket............................................................................................................................28

4.3 Jammed Detect & Report Extension................................................................................... 30

4.3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 30

4.4 CMUX .....................................................................................................................................31

4.4.1 Product architecture....................................................................................................................... 31

4.4.2 Implementation feature and limitation............................................................................................ 31

4.5 Easy Script Extension - Python interpreter .......................................................................32

4.5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 32

4.5.2 Python 1.5.2+ Copyright Notice..................................................................................................... 34

4.5.3 Python implementation description................................................................................................ 35

4.5.4 Python core supported features..................................................................................................... 36

4.5.5 Python Build-in Custom Modules................................................................................................... 37

4.6 SAP: SIM Access Profile......................................................................................................38

4.6.1 Product architecture....................................................................................................................... 38

4.6.2 Implementation feature .................................................................................................................. 38

4.6.3 Remote SIM Message Command Description .............................................................................. 38

4.7 TFUS (Telit Firmware Update Service)................................................................................39

4.7.1 FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) ..................................................................................................... 39

5 AT Commands................................................................................................................40

6 Conformity Assessment Issues....................................................................................41

6.1 GE864-QUAD Conformity Assessment ..............................................................................43

6.2 GE864-PY Conformity Assessment ....................................................................................45

6.3 GE864-QUAD/PY : RoHS certificate.................................................................................... 47

6.4 GC864-QUAD: Conformity Assessment.............................................................................48

6.5 GC864-PY: Conformity Assessment................................................................................... 50

6.6 GC864-QUAD/PY : RoHS certificate....................................................................................52

6.7 GE864-QUAD/PY: FCC Equipment Authorization..............................................................53

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6.8 GC864-QUAD/PY: FCC Equipment Authorization .............................................................54

6.9 GE864-QUAD/PY: IC Equipment Authorization .................................................................55

6.10 GC864-QUAD/PY: IC Equipment Authorization..............................................................56

7 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS.....................................................................................57

8 GE864 and GC864 Technical Support ..........................................................................58

9 List of acronyms ............................................................................................................59

10 Document Change Log ..................................................................................................61

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DISCLAIMER

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Telit makes every effort to ensure the quality of the information it makes available. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Telit does not make any warranty as to the information contained herein, and does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage of any kind incurred by use of or reliance upon the information.

Telit disclaims any and all responsibility for the application of the devices characterized in this document, and notes that the application of the device must comply with the safety standards of the applicable country, and where applicable, with the relevant wiring rules.

Telit reserves the right to make modifications, additions and deletions to this document due to typographical errors, inaccurate information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment at any time and without notice. Such changes will, nevertheless be incorporated into new editions of this document.

Telit GE864 and GC864 Product Description

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1 Overview

The Telit GE864 and GC864 modules are small, lightweight, low power consumption and RoHS compliant devices that allow digital communication services wherever a GSM 850, 900, DCS 1800 or PCS 1900 network is present. The GE864 is a low cost connector-less best solution for medium to high quantity projects.

The GC864 is provided with a 80 pin Molex board to board connector and a 50 Ohm Murata RF connector.

The GE864-PY and GC864-PY models integrate the “EASY SCRIPT” on top of all other features of the

GE864-QUAD and GC864-QUAD. The Python, is an engine script interpreter, allowing self controlled

operations. With the EASY SCRIPT feature the GE864-PY and GC864-PY become a finite product, they just needs your script to be run.

The GC864-QUAD with SIM holder has an integrated SIM holder on the board and identical technical characteristics as the classic GC864-QUAD.

All GE864 and GC864 models includes features like GPRS Class 10, Voice, Circuit Switched Data transfer, Fax, Phonebook and SMS support, ‘EASY GPRS’ embedded TCP/IP stack and battery charging capabilities.

The GE864 and GC864 are specifically designed and developed by Telit for OEM usage and dedicated to portable data, voice and telemetric applications such as:

• Telemetry and Telecontrol (SCADA applications)

• Security systems

• Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

• Vending machines

• POS terminals

• PDAs and Mobile Computing

• Phones and Payphones

• Automotive and Fleet Management applications

• Battery powered applications needing a battery charger

• Return channel for digital broadcasting

• Applications, where the external application processor can be replaced by the PYTHON

engine provided by the GE864-PY or GC864-PY

All four models support the following functionalities

• EASY GPRS (AT driven embedded TCP/IP protocol stack)

• EASY SCAN (full GSM frequency scanning)

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• JAMMING DETECT & REPORT (detect the presence of disturbing devices)

• CMUX

• SAP (SIM Access Profile)

• Multisocket

From the interface point of view, the GE864 and GC864 provide the following:

• Full RS232 UART, CMOS level (ASC0) interface for AT commands:

- Autobauding from 2.4 up to 57.6 Kbps

- Fixed baud rate up to 115.2 Kbps

• Two wires RS232, CMOS level (ASC1) for PYTHON debug:

• SIM card interface, 1.8 / 3 volts with auto-detection, hot insertion

• 21 x GPIO ports (max)

• 3 x A/D converters

• 1 x D/A converter

• 1 x buzzer output

• 1 x vibrator motor driver output

• 1 x single led supply output

In order to meet the competitive OEM and vertical market stringent requirements, Telit supports its customers with a dedicated Support Policy with:

• Telit Evaluation Kit EVK2 to help you develop you application;

• A Website with all updated information available;

• an high level specialist technical support to assist you in your development;

For more updated information concerning product Roadmap and availability, technical characteristics, commercial and other issues, please check on the Telit website www.telit.com

> Products > Modules.

NOTE: Some of the performances of the Telit modules depend on SW version installed on the module itself. The Telit modules SW group is continuously working in order to add new features and improve the overall performances. The Telit modules are easily upgradeable by the developer using the Telit Flash Programmer. Furthermore, all the Telit modules have the conformity assessment against R&TTE.

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2 General Product Description

2.1 Dimensions

2.1.1 GE864

The Telit GE864 module overall dimension are:

• Length: 30 mm

• Width: 30 mm

• Thickness: 2.8 mm

2.1.2 GC864

The Telit GC864 module overall dimensions are:

• Length: 36.2 mm

• Width: 30 mm

• Thickness: 3.2 mm

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2.2 Weight

weight

GE864 6 gr

GC864 6,1 gr

2.3 Environmental requirements

The Telit GE864 and GC864 modules are compliant with the applicable ETSI reference documentation GSM 05.05 Release1998.

2.3.1 Temperature range

Operating

Temperature

Range

Storage and Non

Operating

Temperature Range

(*) Functional: the module is able to make and receive voice calls, data calls, SMS and make GPRS traffic.

GE864-QUAD /

GE864-PY

–20°C ÷ +55°C –20°C ÷ +55°C

–40°C ÷ +85°C –40°C ÷ +85°C

GC864-QUAD /

GC864-PY

Note

The module is fully functional(*) in all

the temperature range, and it fully

meets the ETSI specifications.

The module is fully functional (*) in all the temperature range. Temperatures

outside the range –20°C ÷ +55°C,

might slightly deviate from ETSI

specifications.

2.3.2 Vibration Test (non functional)

• 10 ÷12Hz ASD = 1.92m 2 /s 3

• 12 ÷ 150Hz –3dB/oct

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2.3.3 RoHS compliance

As a part of Telit corporate policy regarding environmental protection, the GE864 and GC864 comply with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive of the European Union (EU Directive 2002/95/EG).

2.4 Operating Frequency

The operating frequencies in GSM, DCS, PCS modes are conform to the GSM specifications.

Mode Freq. TX (MHz) Freq. RX (MHz) Channels (ARFC) TX - RX offset

850 824.2÷848.8 869.2÷893.8 0 ÷ 124 45 MHz

E-GSM-900

DCS-1800 1710.2 - 1784.8 1805.2 - 1879.8 512 – 885 95 MHz

PCS-1900 1850.2 - 1909.8 1930.2 - 1989.8 512 - 810 80 MHz

890.0 - 914.8 935.0 - 959.8 0 – 124 45 MHz

880.2 - 889.8 925.2 - 934.8 975 - 1023 45 MHz

2.5 Transmitter output power

GSM–850/900

The Telit GE864 and GC864 transceiver modules in GSM–850/900 operating mode are class 4 in accordance with the specifications which determine the nominal 2W peak RF power (+33dBm) on 50 Ohm.

DCS–1800/PCS–1900

The Telit GE864 and GC864 transceiver modules in DCS–1800/PCS–1900 operating mode are class 1 in accordance with the specifications which determine the nominal 1W peak RF power (+30dBm) on 50 Ohm.

2.6 Reference sensitivity

GSM–850/900

The sensitivity of the Telit GE864 and GC864 modules according to the specifications for the class 4 GSM 850/900 portable terminals are –107 dBm typical in normal operating conditions.

DCS–1800/PCS–1900

The sensitivity of the Telit GE864 and GC864 module according to the specifications for the class 1 portable terminals DCS-1800/PCS 1900 are –106 dBm typical in normal operating conditions.

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2.7 Antenna

The antenna that the customer chooses to use should fulfill the following requirements:

Depending by frequency band(s) provided by

Frequency range

Bandwidth

For further information please refer to the GE864 and GC864 Hardware User Guide.

the network operator, the customer shall use the most suitable antenna for that/those band(s) 80 MHz in EGSM 900, 70 MHz if GSM 850, 170 MHz in DCS, 140 MHz PCS band

2.7.1 GC864 Antenna connector

The GC864 module is equipped with a 50 Ohm RF connector from Murata, GSC type P/N MM9329- 2700B. The suitable counterpart is Murata MXTK92 Type or MXTK88 Type.

Moreover, the GC864 has the antenna pads on the back side of the PCB. This allows the manual soldering of the coaxial cable directly on the back side of the PCB. However, the soldering is not an advisable solution for a reliable connection of the antenna.

2.8 Supply voltage

The external power supply must be connected to VBATT signal and must fulfill the following requirements:

POWER SUPPLY

Nominal Supply Voltage Max Supply Voltage 4.2 V 4.5 V Supply voltage range

SW rel. 7.02.xx4 or older

3.8 V 3.8 V

3.4 V - 4.2 V 3.22 V – 4.5 V

SW rel. 7.03.x00 or newer

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NOTE: Operating voltage range must never be exceeded; care must be taken in order to fulfill min/max voltage requirements.

2.9 Power consumption

The typical current consumption of the Telit GE864 and GC864 are:

Power off current (typical)

< 26 μA;

Stand–by current (GSM Idle)

Operating current in voice channel

Operating current in GPRS class 10

< 22 mA (< 4 mA using command AT+CFUN=5)

<200 mA @ worst network conditions

< 370 mA @ worst network conditions

2.10 Embodied Battery charger

The battery charger is suited for 3.7V Li-Ion rechargeable battery (suggested capacity 500-1000mAH). The Charger needs only a CURRENT LIMITED power source input and charges the battery directly through VBATT connector pins.

Battery charger input pin

Battery pins

Battery charger input voltage min

Battery charger input voltage typ

Battery charger input voltage max

Battery charger input current max

Battery type

NOTE: If embodied battery charger is used, then a LOW ESR capacitor of at least 100μF must be

mounted in parallel to VBATT pin. NOTE: when power is supplied to the CHARGE pin, a battery must always be connected to the VBATT pin of the GE864 / GC864.

CHARGE

VBATT, GND

5.0 V

5.5 V

7.0 V

400mA

Li-Ion rechargeable

2.11 User Interface

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The user interface is managed by AT commands specified on the ITU-T V.250, GSM 07.07 and 07.05 specifications.

2.11.1 Speech Coding

The GE864 and GC864 voice codec support the following rates:

• Half Rate

• Full rate

• Enhanced Full Rate

• Adaptive Multi Rate

2.11.2 SIM Reader

The GE864 and GC864 support phase 2 GSM11.14 - SIM 1.8V and 3V ONLY with an external SIM connector. For 5V SIM operation an external level translator can be added.

2.11.3 SMS

The GE864 and GC864 support the following SMS types:

• Mobile Terminated (MT) class 0 – 3 with signaling of new incoming SMS, SIM full, SMS read

• Mobile Originated class 0 – 3 with writing, memorize in SIM and sending

• Cell Broadcast compatible with CB DRX with signaling of new incoming SMS.

2.11.4 Real Time Clock and Alarm

The Telit GE864 and GC864 support the Real Time Clock and Alarm functions through AT commands, furthermore an alarm output pin (GPIO6) can be configured to indicate the alarm with a hardware line output. Furthermore the Voltage Output of the RTC power supply is provided so that a backup capacitor can be added to increase the RTC autonomy.

2.11.5 Data/fax transmission

The Telit GE864 and GC864 support:

• GPRS Class 10, MS Class B

• CSD up to 14.4 Kbps

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• Fax service, Class 1 Group 3

2.11.6 Local security management

The local security management can be done with the lock of Subscriber Identity module (SIM), and security code request at power–up.

2.11.7 Call control

The call cost control function is supported.

2.11.8 Phonebook

This function allows the storing of the telephone numbers in SIM memory. The capability depends on SIM version and embedded memory.

2.11.9 Characters management

The Telit GE864 and GC864 supports the IRA characters set (International Reference Alphabet), in TEXT and PDU mode.

2.11.10 SIM related functions

Activation and deactivation of the numbers stored in phone book FDN, ADN and PINs are supported. Extension at the PIN2 for the PUK2 insertion capability for lock condition is supported.

2.11.11 Call status indication

The call status indication by AT commands is supported.

2.11.12 Automatic answer (Voice, Data or FAX)

After a specified number of rings, the module will automatically answer with a beep. The user can set the number of rings by means of the command ATS0=<n>.

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2.11.13 Supplementary services (SS)

The following supplementary services are supported:

• Call Barring,

• Call Forwarding,

• Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP),

• Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR),

• Call Waiting, other party call Waiting Indication,

• Call Hold, other party Hold / Retrieved Indication,

• Closed User Group supplementary service (CUG),

• Advice of Charge,

• Unstructured SS Mobile Originated (MO)

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2.11.14 Acoustic signaling

The acoustic signaling of the GE864 and GC864 on the selected acoustic device are the following:

• Call waiting;

• Ringing tone;

• SMS received tone;

• Busy tone;

• Power on/off tone;

• Off Hook dial tone;

• Congestion tone;

• Connected tone;

• Call dropped;

• No service tone;

• Alarm tone.

2.11.15 Buzzer output

The General Purpose I/O pin GPIO7 can be configured to output the BUZZER output signal, with only an external MOSFET/transistor and a diode a Buzzer can be directly driven. The ringing tone and the other signaling tones can be redirected to this Buzzer output with a specific AT command.

2.11.16 RF Transmission Monitor

As alternate function of the GPIO5, the GE864 and GC864 provide the RF transmission monitor. When the alternate function is activated, the pin of GPIO5 changes to HIGH every time the module transmits

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an RF signal and remains HIGH for the duration of the transmission sequence, i.e. it does not change with every GSM signal burst.

2.12 Logic level specifications

Where not specifically stated, all the interface circuits work at 2.8V CMOS logic levels. To get more detailed information about the logic level specifications used in the Telit GE864 and Telit GC864interface circuits please consult the Hardware User Guide.

2.12.1 Reset signal

Signal Function I/O GE864 ball GC864 pin

RESET Phone reset I/O A2 54

RESET is used to reset the GE864 and GC864. Whenever this signal is pulled low, the GE864 / GC864 is reset. When the device is reset it stops any operation and after the release of the reset it is unconditionally rebooted, without doing any detach operation from the network where it is registered to. This behavior is not like a proper shut down because any GSM device is requested to issue a detach request on turn off. For this reason the Reset signal must not be used to normally shutting down the device, but only as an emergency exit in the rare case the device remains stuck waiting for some network response. The RESET is internally controlled on start-up to achieve always a proper power-on reset sequence, so there's no need to control this pin on start-up. It may only be used to reset a device already on that is not responding to any command.

NOTE: do not use this signal to power off the Telit GE864 / GC864 module. Use the ON_OFF* signal to perform this function or the AT#SHDN command.

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2.13 Audio levels specifications

The audio of the GE864 / GC864 is organized into two main paths:

• internal path (called also MT)

• external path (called also HF)

These two paths are meant respectively for handset and headset/hands-free use. The GE864 / GC864 has a built in echo canceller and a noise suppressor, tuned separately for the two audio paths; for the internal path the echo canceller parameters are suited to cancel the echo generated by a handset, while for the external audio path they are suited for a hands-free use. For more information on the audio refer to the Hardware User Guide.

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Rainbow Electronics GC864-PY User Manual

GE864 and GC864 Product Description

Contents

1 Overview

2 General Product Description

2.1 Dimensions

2.1.1 GE864

2.1.2 GC864

2.2 Weight

2.3 Environmental requirements

2.3.1 Temperature range

2.3.2 Vibration Test (non functional)

2.3.3 RoHS compliance

2.4 Operating Frequency

2.5 Transmitter output power

2.6 Reference sensitivity

2.7 Antenna

2.7.1 GC864 Antenna connector

2.8 Supply voltage

2.9 Power consumption

2.10 Embodied Battery charger

2.11 User Interface

2.11.1 Speech Coding

2.11.2 SIM Reader

2.11.3 SMS

2.11.4 Real Time Clock and Alarm

2.11.5 Data/fax transmission

2.11.6 Local security management

2.11.7 Call control

2.11.8 Phonebook

2.11.9 Characters management

2.11.10 SIM related functions

2.11.11 Call status indication

2.11.12 Automatic answer (Voice, Data or FAX)

2.11.13 Supplementary services (SS)

2.11.14 Acoustic signaling

2.11.15 Buzzer output

2.11.16 RF Transmission Monitor

2.12 Logic level specifications

2.12.1 Reset signal

2.13 Audio levels specifications