Siemens HC15 User Manual

Getting Started with HC15

Siemens Cellular Engines

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Getting Started with HC15

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Getting Started with HC15

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General note

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Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................4

1.1 Related Documents .......................................................................................... 4

2 Installation and Configuration....................................................................................5

2.1 Technical Requirements for Running HC15 on DSB75..................................... 5

2.2 Installing Siemens Connection Manager and Preparing Driver Installation ....... 6

2.3 Installing the Hardware ..................................................................................... 7

2.4 Installing USB and Ethernet Drivers.................................................................. 9

2.5 Installed Devices and Tools .............................................................................12

2.6 Uninstalling Drivers and the Connection Manager ...........................................13

2.7 Uninstalling Drivers and Tools from Earlier HC15 Releases ............................14

2.7.1 Uninstalling Earlier Drivers .................................................................14

2.7.2 Uninstalling Earlier Connection Manager............................................14

3 Using the HC15 Module ............................................................................................15

3.1 AT Command Interpreter .................................................................................15

3.2 Switching on the HC15 ....................................................................................16

3.3 Switching off the HC15 ....................................................................................16

3.4 Registering to the Network...............................................................................16

3.5 Selecting UMTS or GSM..................................................................................17

3.6 Attaching to the HSDPA or GPRS Network .....................................................18

3.7 Defining the PDP Context ................................................................................18

3.8 Making a Voice Call (MO) ................................................................................19

3.9 Answering a Voice Call (MT)............................................................................19

3.10 HSDPA or GPRS Data Transfer ......................................................................20

3.10.1 HSDPA or GPRS Data Transfer via Siemens Wireless Ethernet

Adapter ..............................................................................................20

3.10.2 HSDPA or GPRS Data Transfer via Dial-Up Network.........................21

4 Appendix I..................................................................................................................23

4.1 Adding and Configuring a New Dial-Up Connection.........................................23

4.1.1 Adding a New Dial-up Connection......................................................23

4.1.2 Configuring a Dial-up Connection.......................................................26

4.2 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................29

5 Appendix II.................................................................................................................30

Figures

Figure 1: DSB75 with adapter board and mini antenna cable.................................................7

Figure 2: DSB75 with HC15 module and all accessories connected ......................................8

Figure 3: HC15-DSB75 adapter board – switch settings ......................................................30

Figure 4: DSB75 Board – switches, connectors, LEDs (overview)........................................31

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1 Introduction

HC15 is the first Siemens wireless module to offer UMTS and GSM capability on the same device. The benefit is that the HC15 includes HSDPA capability in a UMTS network and also all common mobile connectivity features like voice, short messages, GPRS and EGPRS.

The HC15 modules need to connect to an adequate host device, such as the Evaluation Board DSB75. Designed to help application manufacturers and system integrators to test and develop their HC15 host application, the DSB75 provides all interfaces and peripherals needed to run the HC15.

The purpose of this document is to guide you through the process of connecting the hardware, installing the software on a Windows XP system, and, last but not least, making the first data transmission via UMTS and HSDPA.

1.1 Related Documents

[1] HC15 AT Command Command Set [2] HC15 Hardware Interface Description [3] DSB75 Support Box – Evaluation Kit for Siemens Cellular Engines

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2 Installation and Configuration

2.1 Technical Requirements for Running HC15 on DSB75

• HC15 module

• HC15 driver package contained in a zipped file: “HC15_01000_usb_ndis_driver.zip”.

Please follow the installation guidelines provided below: First install the Connection Manager and prepare the driver installation (see chapter 2.2), then connect the HC15 to the DSB75 (see chapter 2.3), finally install the drivers (see chapter 2.4).

NOTE: If drivers from earlier HC15 preview releases are still installed it is recommended to uninstall them first. See chapter 2.6.

• Windows XP computer, minimum USB 1.1 connector

• USB cable

• DSB75 Evaluation Board providing the application interface between the HC15 USB port

and the computer’s USB port.

• Adapter for mounting the HC15 module onto the DSB75

• 9 to 15 Volts power supply applied at the DSB75 for powering up the DSB75 and the

connected HC15 module

• 1 mini antenna cable (50 Ohms) from the Hirose U.FL connector on the HC15 module to the Hirose U.FL on the DSB75; 1 external RF antenna connecting to the SMA connector of the DSB75 (product name: SMARTEQ MiniMag), both delivered with DSB75

• Metal plate for grounding the external RF antenna, min. 20 cm x 20 cm

• Optional: Handset, e.g Handset for Siemens products from Votronic delivered with

DSB75

• Terminal program to control the USB port under Windows, for example Windows Hyperterminal

• UICC card

• Service provider settings for access to the GPRS and HSDPA services, as a rule the

following:

- APN (network operator specific Name of Access Point that connects the GSM

network to the Internet)

- Primary and secondary DNS

- IP address (DHCP or static)

- QoS settings

- User name and password

HC15 offers two ways to access the GPRS or HSDPA networks: either the Siemens Wireless Ethernet Adapter controlled by the Siemens Connection Manager or a dial-up network connection set up via the Siemens HSDPA Modem. For details see Chapter

3.10.

• Make sure to operate the HC15 always with the UICC card inserted in the DSB75 card reader and a valid SIM PIN entered. This is because most AT commands require SIM PIN authentication.

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2.2 Installing Siemens Connection Manager and Preparing

Driver Installation

Before you start unpack the “HC15_01000_usb_ndis_driver.zip” file to a folder on your Windows XP system. Double-click the “autorun.exe” file from the dezipped driver package. The following installation sequence will run:

Now the installation of the Connection Manager is completed, and the driver software is preinstalled. The installer will automatically finish the installation.

Next, connect the HC15 module as described in chapter 2.3.

Press Install to start the installation of the Connection Manager.

The progress of the installation will be indicated.

It is possible that there are up to 3 warning messages saying that the drivers are not digitally signed. Please ignore the messages and press Continue anyway.

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2.3 Installing the Hardware

To properly connect the HC15 module and all accessories to the DSB75 Board follow these steps:

• Check that the all switches of the DSB75 Board are set as described in the Appendix.

• Attach the adapter board to the 80-pin header located on the DSB75 Board. Take gentle

care that all pins are aligned correctly, then press down evenly on the adapter board until it is firmly seated.

• Connect the one end of the mini antenna to the Hirose U.Fl connector of the DSB75 board and attach the other end to the Hirose U.FL connector located on the module’s top side.

• Mount the HC15 module upside down onto the 50-pin board-to-board connector of the adapter board.

• Screw the external antenna (MiniMag) into the SMA connector on the DSB75. To improve the antenna performance use the metal plate for grounding. The external antenna should be positioned in the center of the metal plate.

• Connect the Western plug of the handset to the Western jack on the DSB75.

• Make sure that the power supply adapter is switched to 9 Volts, and connect the power

cables to the red and black connectors of the DSB75.

• Plug the USB cable to the computer’s USB port and to the USB port of the DSB75. See Chapter 2.4 to continue.

DSB75 board

Mini antenna cable

Adapter board

50-pin board-to-board

connector

Hirose U.Fl

connector

SMA connector

Western jack SIM card reader for handset

Figure 1: DSB75 with adapter board and mini antenna cable

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Figure 2: DSB75 with HC15 module and all accessories connected

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2.4 Installing USB and Ethernet Drivers

The HC15 driver package consists of three virtual devices, one by one automatically installed:

• Siemens USB Com Port driver

• Siemens Wireless Ethernet Adapter driver

• Siemens HSDPA USB Modem driver

During the installation, the HC15 USB interface will be assigned two virtual COM ports, one for the virtual modem port and one for the virtual application port. Windows will automatically allocate the next available COM port to each virtual interface.

After plugging the USB cable Windows detects the HC15 as a new USB device.

The Found New Hardware Wizard will start. Click Next to proceed with the installation of the “Siemens USB Com Port”.

The progress of the driver installation is indicated.

It is possible that there are up to 3 warning messages saying that the drivers are not digitally signed. Please ignore the messages and press Continue anyway.

Click Finish to complete the installation of the “Siemens USB Com Port”

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Now the installation of the “Siemens Wireless Ethernet Adapter” will start. Click

Next.

The progress of the driver installation is indicated.

It is possible that there are up to 3 warning messages saying that the drivers are not digitally signed. Please ignore the messages and press Continue anyway.

Press Finish to complete the “Siemens Wireless Ethernet Adapter” installation.

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