Siemens MTX-H15 User Manual

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MTX-H15

TERMINAL

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General Notes

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with recipient. This product is not intended for use in life support appliances, devices or systems where a malfunction of the product
can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Applications incorporating the described product must be designed to be in
accordance with the technical specifications provided in these guidelines. Failure to comply with any of the required procedures can
result in malfunctions or serious discrepancies in results.
Furthermore, all safety instructions regarding the use of mobile technical systems, including GSM products, which also apply to
cellular phones must be followed. Matrix Electronica or its suppliers shall, regardless of any legal theory upon which the claim is
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recipient. Subject to change without notice at any time. The interpretation of this general note shall be governed and construed
according to Spanish law without reference to any other substantive law.

Important information

This technical description contains important information for start up and use of the MTX-H15 Terminal.
Read it carefully before you start working with the MTX-H15 Terminal.
The warranty will be void should damage occur due to non-compliance with these instructions for use.
We cannot accept any responsibility for consequential loss.

Service and Support

To contact customer support please use the contact details below:

Matrix Electronica
Alejandro Sanchez, 109
28019 Madrid –Spain-

[e-mail]

Tel. [phone]

Information about MTX-H15 product and accessories is available on the following web site:

http://www.matrix.es/MTX-Terminals

FTP server: (ask for user & password)

ftp://ftp.matrixelectronica.eu/mtx-terminals/

Or contact your local distributor / sales agent:

REVISION INFORMATION

EDITION. VERSION 1.1. Release: JULY 2007
EDITION VERSION 1.2 Release: 25-Sept 2007
Added MTX-Terminal logo
Added Conformity Assessment
EDITION VERSION 2.0 Release: 20 Nov 2007
New housing with ventilation / air flow holes

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1. INTRODUCTION 5

1.1 Description............................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Highlights.................................................................................................................................6

1.3 Main Features and Services .......................................................................................................7

1.3.1 Types of Mobile Station..................................................................................................................................7

1.3.2 Short Message Service....................................................................................................................................8

1.3.3 Voice Calls .....................................................................................................................................................8

1.3.4 Data................................................................................................................................................................9

1.3.6 OPERATION MODES....................................................................................................................................9

1.3.7 SIM Card......................................................................................................................................................11

1.4 Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 11

2. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................................11

2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 11

2.2. Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 12

3. ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................13

3.1 Power Connector .................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................... 14

3.3 Mini USB Connector ................................................................................................................ 15

3.4 Antenna Connector ................................................................................................................. 16

3.5. SIM card reader..................................................................................................................... 16

3.6 Real Time Clock...................................................................................................................... 17

3.7. Software Updates .................................................................................................................. 18

4. OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................................19

4.1 Switching On the Modem......................................................................................................... 19

4.2 Switching Off the Modem ........................................................................................................ 19

4.3 Operating States/LED.............................................................................................................. 19

5. HC15 AT COMMAND INTERPRETER..............................................................................................................20

6 SAFETY AND PRODUCT CARE..........................................................................................................................21

6.1. Safety instructions ................................................................................................................. 21

6.2. General precautions ............................................................................................................... 21

6.3. SIM card precautions ............................................................................................................. 21

6.4. Antenna precautions .............................................................................................................. 22

6.5. Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and SAR ................................................................................. 22

6.6. Personal Medical Devices........................................................................................................ 22

7. INSTALLATION OF THE MODEM...................................................................................................................23

7.1 Where to install the modem..................................................................................................... 23

7.1.1 Environmental conditions.............................................................................................................................23

7.1.2 Signal strength..............................................................................................................................................23

7.1.3 Connections of components to MTX-H15 Terminal.....................................................................................23

7.1.4 Network and Subscription ............................................................................................................................23

7.2 How to install the modem........................................................................................................ 23

7.2.1 Power supply................................................................................................................................................23

7.2.2 Securing the modem .....................................................................................................................................24

7.3 Antenna................................................................................................................................. 24

7.3.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................24

7.3.2 Antenna type.................................................................................................................................................24

7.3.3 Antenna placement.......................................................................................................................................24

7.3.4 The antenna cable.........................................................................................................................................24

7.3.5 Possible communications disturbance s........................................................................................................25

8. ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................................................................26

8.1. POWER SUPPLY..................................................................................................................... 26

8.1.1 AC Power Adaptor .......................................................................................................................................26

8.1.2 DC cable.......................................................................................................................................................26

8.2. ANTENNAS............................................................................................................................ 27

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8.2.1 Magnetic Dual Band Antenna (900/1800MHz)............................................................................................27

8.2.3 Patch Adhesive Antenna...............................................................................................................................27

8.3. CABLES................................................................................................................................. 28

8.3.1 USB CABLE..................................................................................................................................................28

9. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT............................................................................................................................29

10. ROHS STATEMENT............................................................................................................................................30

11. DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE MARK)...........................30

12. ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................................................30

13. AT COMMAND SUMMARY..............................................................................................................................31

14. SALES CONTACT...............................................................................................................................................35

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

When your application needs to receive data up to 3.6 Mbps download or transmit up to 386Kbps, the
MTX-H15 terminal is the solution based on HSDPA technology.

The HSPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) is a transmission standard based on the UMTS network
which allows a download speed of up to 3.6 Mbit/s. The technology therefore enables services like
broadband internet and e-mail access, high-speed download of large data files and streaming of videos or
music.

The MTX-H15 is a complete terminal that encapsulates everything you need in one compact plug-and-play
unit. The integration is almost not needed because has its own SIM card reader and a USB port,
minimizing the need for further hardware components.

The MTX-H15 is controlled via AT commands and standard interfaces such as USB 2.0 full speed and NDIS
driver.

When UMTS-HSDPA network operation is not present, the MTX-H15 can operate in EDGE class 10 max.
236,8 kpbs (DL), max. 118 kbps (UL) or in GPRS class 10: max. 85.6 kbps (DL), max. 42.8 kbps (UL)

The MTX-H15 can also work in simple CSD data transmission (GSM data rate 14.4 kpbs, V.110, UMTS data
rate 57.6 kpbs V.120) as well Short Messaging (SMS), and FAX specifications. It has also an analogue
interface and capable to make a voice communication call.

MTX-H15 is manufactured with SMD Technologies with the ISO 9001 & IS0 14001 Quality certifications
and it is RoHs / WEEE compliant.

A full list of antennas, cables and supplies accessories are available.

The MTX-H15 terminal is powered by an internal SIEMENS Wireless Module HC15

Note!.

Some of the functions described inside this Technical Description are only possible when the SIM-

Card is inserted

ORDERING INFORMATION & VERSION

ORDERING CODE : 199.801.093
Firmware Version: 1.101
Module inside: HC15 RELEASE 1: Siemens ref L30960-N1000-A100.

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1.2 Highlights

General features:

• HSDPA 3.6 Mbps

• Single-Band UMTS/HSDPA (WCDMA/FDD) 2100 MHz

• Dual-Band GSM 900/1800 MHz

• EDGE (E-GPRS) multi-slot class 10

• GPRS multi-slot class 10

• UMTS/HSDPA 3GPP release 5

• GSM 3GPP release 99

• Output power:

- Class 4 (2 W) for GSM900

- Class 3 (0.25 W) for UMTS

- Class E2 (0.5 W) for EDGE900

- Class E2 (0.4 W) for EDGE1800

- Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1800

• Control via AT commands
(Hayes 3GPP TS 27.007 and 27.005)

• Power consumption:

- Power down 50 μA

- Average Supply Current < 970mA

(HSDPA data transfer)

• Temperature range

- Normal Operation: -30°C to +65°C

- Restricted Operation: -30°C to +75°C

- Storage: -40°C to +85°C

• Dimensions. Excluding connectors: 78,1 x 66,8 x 37,2 mm

• Weight: < 190 g

• Supply voltage range: 6 ... 30 V

Interfaces:

• FME M 50 Ohm antenna connector

• USB 2.0 full speed interface

• Operating status LED bi-color

• SIM card interface 3 V, 1.8 V

• Plug-in power supply and on/off interfaces

• Handset audio interface

Specification for HSDPA data transmission:

• HSDPA: max. 3.6 Mbps (DL),
max. 384 kbps (UL)

• UE CAT [1-6], 11, 12 supported

• Compressed mode according to 3GPP TS25.212

Specification for UMTS data transmission:

• UMTS: max. 384 kbps (DL),
max. 384 kbps (UL)

Specification for EDGE data transmission:

• EDGE class 10: max. 236,8 kpbs (DL),
max. 118 kbps (UL)

• Mobile station class B

• Modulation and coding écheme MCS 1-9

Specification for GPRS data transmission:

• GPRS class 10: max. 85.6 kbps (DL),
max. 42.8 kbps (UL)

• Mobile station class B

• Full PBCCH support

• Coding schemes CS 1-4

Specification for CSD data transmission:

• GSM data rate 14.4 kpbs, V.110

• UMTS data rate 57.6 kpbs V.120

• RLP (Non-transparent mode)

Specification for SMS:

• Point-to-point MO and MT

• SMS cell broadcast

• Text and PDU mode

Specification for voice:

• Triple-rate codec for HR, FR and EFR

• GSM & 3GPP: Adaptive multi-rate AMR

• DTMF supported

• CEPT supervisory tones supported

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Special features:

• Improved power-saving modes

• NDIS/USB driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP

• Customer IMEI as variant

• Firmware update via USB

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1.3 Main Features and Services

The MTX-H15 performs a set of telecom services (TS) according to GSM standard phase 2+, ETSI and
ITU-T. The services and functions of the MTX-H15 are implemented by AT commands issued over the USB
interface.

1.3.1 Types of Mobile Station

The MTX-H15 is a UMTS/HSDPA and also

the table below.

Feature Implementation

General

Frequency bands UMTS/HSDPA: Single band, 2100MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Dual band, 900/1800MHz

GSM class Small MS

GSM/GPRS bands mobile station with the characteristics shown in

Output power (according to
Release 99)

Power supply

Physical Dimensions: 50mm x 34mm x 4.5mm Weight: approx. 10g

RoHS All hardware components fully compliant with EU RoHS Directive

HSDPA features

3GPP Release 5 3.6 Mbps, UL 384 kbps UE CAT. [1-6], 11, 12 supported Compressed mode

UMTS features

3GPP Release 4 PS data rate – 384 kbps DL / 384 kbps UL CS data rate – 64 kbps DL / 64 kbps

GSM / GPRS / EGPRS features

Data transfer GPRS

Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM900
Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800
Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 900 8-PSK
Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1800 8-PSK
Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 2100, WCDMA FDD BdI

3.2V < VBATT+ < 4.2V

(CM) supported according to 3GPP TS25.212

UL

• Multislot Class 10

• Full PBCCH support

• Mobile Station Class B

• Coding Scheme 1 – 4

EGPRS

• Multislot Class 10

• EDGE E2 power class for 8 PSK

• Downlink coding schemes – CS 1-4, MCS 1-9

• Uplink coding schemes – CS 1-4, MCS 1-9

• BEP reporting

• SRB loopback and test mode B

• 8-bit, 11-bit RACH

• PBCCH support

• 1 phase/2 phase access procedures

• Link adaptation and IR

• NACC, extended UL TBF

• Mobile Station Class B

CSD

• V.110, RLP, non-transparent

• 9.6 kbps

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Feature Implementation

SMS Point-to-point

MT and MO Cell broadcast
Text and PDU mode

Audio Audio speech codecs

GSM: AMR, EFR, FR, HR
3GPP: AMR
One ringing melody supported
CEPT supervisory tones supported
DTMF supported
2 audio modes: Approval, Router

Software

AT commands AT-Hayes GSM 07.05 and 07.07, Siemens

Firmware update Firmware update from host application over USB.

Interfaces

USB Supports a USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbit/s) device interface.

Wakeup Control Signal pin to wake up an inactive USB Host into an active state.

Status Bi-colour LED to indicate network connectivity status.

Audio 1 analog interface

UICC interface Supported chip cards: SIM / UICC 3V, 1.8V

Antenna 50Ohms. External antenna can be connected via FME M antenna connector

Module interface Mini USB-B connector

Power on/off, Reset
Power on/off Switch-on by hardware pin TURN_ON

Switch-off by hardware pin TURN_OFF
Switch-off by AT command

Reset Orderly shutdown and reset by AT command
Emergency off Emergency off by hardware pin TURN_OFF

1.3.2 Short Message Service

The wireless modem supports the following SMS services:

• Sending; MO (mobile-originated) with both PDU (protocol data unit) and text mode supported

• Receiving; MT (mobile-terminated) with both PDU and text mode supported

• CBM (cell broadcast message); a service in which a message is sent to all subscribers located in one or more
specific cells in the GSM network (for example, traffic reports)

• SMS status report according to 3GPP TS 23.40

1.3.3 Voice Calls

The wireless modem offers the capability of MO (mobile originated) and MT (mobile terminated) voice calls, as
well as supporting emergency calls. Multi-party, call waiting and call divert features are available. Some of these
features are network operator specific.

For the inter-connection of audio, the wireless modem offers balanced analogue input and output lines. The
wireless modems support HR, FR, EFR and AMR vocoders.

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1.3.4 Data

The wireless modem supports the following data protocols:

• HSDPA:

3.6 Mbps DL / 384 kbps UL

• UMTS

384 kbps DL / 384 kbps UL

• GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)

The wireless modem is a Class B terminal, multislot class 10.

• EGPRS

Multislot Class 10

• CSD (Circuit Switched Data)

9.6 kbps

1.3.6 OPERATION MODES

The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to in the following chapters.

Mode Function

Normal
operation

GSM / GPRS / UMTS /
HSDPA SLEEP

GSM IDLE Software is active. Once registered to the GSM network, paging with BTS is

GSM TALK/ GSM DATA Connection between two subscribers is in progress. Power consumption

GPRS IDLE Module is attached and ready for GPRS data transfer, but no data is

GPRS DATA GPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-work

EGPRS DATA EGPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-work

UMTS / HSDPA IDLE Module is attached and ready for UMTS / HSDPA data transfer, but no data

Power saving mode set automatically when no call is in progress and the
USB connection is suspended by host or not present.

carried out in order to achieve synchrony with the GSM network. The
repetition rate depends on the parameter BSPA_Multiframe. The module is
ready to send and receive.

depends on the GSM network coverage and several connection settings
(e.g. DTX off/on, FR/EFR/HR, hopping sequences and antenna connection).
The following applies when power is to be measured in TALK_GSM mode:
DTX off, FR and no frequency hopping, otherwise same as for IDLE
measurements.

currently sent or received.

settings (e.g. power control level), uplink / downlink data rates and GPRS
configuration (e.g. used multislot settings).

settings (e.g. power control level), uplink / downlink data rates and EGPRS
configuration (e.g. used multislot settings).

is currently sent or received.

Power
Down

UMTS TALK/ UMTS
DATA

HSDPA DATA HSDPA data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-work

The internal power section is shut down. The SW on the module is not active. The interfaces are not
accessible.

UMTS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-work
settings (e.g. TPC Pattern) and data transfer rate.

settings (e.g. TPC Pattern) and data transfer rate.

Average power consumption

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Parameter Description Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

IBATT+

OFF State supply
current

Average GSM /
GPRS supply
current1

POWER DOWN 50 μA

SLEEP (USB Suspend) @DRX=9 2.92 mA

SLEEP (USB Suspend) @DRX=5 3.42 mA

SLEEP (USB Suspend) @DRX=2 5.62 mA

IDLE (USB active) @DRX=2 552 mA

Voice Call GSM900; PCL=5 350 mA

GPRS Data transfer GSM900; PCL=5; 1Tx/4Rx 375 mA

GPRS Data transfer GSM900; PCL=5; 2Tx/3Rx 540 mA

EDGE Data transfer GSM900; PCL=5; 1Tx/4Rx 315 mA

EDGE Data transfer GSM900; PCL=5; 2Tx/3Rx 410 mA

Voice Call GSM1800; PCL=0 315 mA

GPRS Data transfer GSM1800; PCL=0; 1Tx/4Rx 325 mA

GPRS Data transfer GSM1800; PCL=0; 2Tx/3Rx 430 mA

IBATT+

IVUSB

Peak current dur­ing GSM transmit
burst

Average WCDMA
supply current

USB transceiver
supply current
(average)

EDGE Data transfer GSM1800; PCL=0; 1Tx/4Rx 290 mA

EDGE Data transfer GSM1800; PCL=0; 2Tx/3Rx 355 mA

VOICE Call GSM900; PCL=5 1.81 2.93 A

VOICE Call GSM1800; PCL=0 1.51 2.13 A

SLEEP (USB Suspend) @DRX=9 2.62 mA

SLEEP (USB Suspend) @DRX=8 3.02 mA

SLEEP (USB Suspend) @DRX=6 5.32 mA

Idle (USB active) @ DRX=6 452 mA

UMTS Data transfer Band I @+10dBm 390 mA

HSDPA Data transfer Band I @+10dBm 450 mA

UMTS Data transfer Band I @+23dBm 750 8203 mA

HSDPA Data transfer Band I @+23dBm 775 mA

USB suspend 0.5 mA

USB active 3 mA

1. With an impedance of ZLOAD=50Ohm at the antenna connector

2. Without neighbouring cells; without t3212 timer occurance

3. Under total mismatch conditions at antenna connector

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1.3.7 SIM Card

The MTX-H15 supports an external SIM card through the integrated SIM holder. Both 3V and 1.8V SIM
technology is supported. Older, 5V SIM technology is not supported

1.4 Precautions

The MTX-H15 as a standalone item is designed for indoor use only. To use outdoors it must be integrated
into a weatherproof enclosure. Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified.

2. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 Overview

The pictures below show the mechanical design of the module along with the positions of the different
connectors and mounting holes. The module case is made of durable PC/ABS plastic.

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