Sierra Wireless GL6100, GL6110 User Manual
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001
002
May 24, 2010
AirLink GL Series
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Important Notice
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be
guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant
delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used
in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used
in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or
any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless
accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or
received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or
receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive
atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment
which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem
MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with
this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on
the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When
operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard
systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is
open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of
a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In
some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an
offence.
Limitations of Liability
This manual is provided “as is”. Sierra Wireless makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
noninfringement. The recipient of the manual shall endorse all risks arising from its use.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS
PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY
THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability
arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events,
occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the
Sierra Wireless product.
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 2
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Patents
5,515,013
5,629,960
5,845,216
5,847,553
5,878,234
5,890,057
5,929,815
6,169,884
6,191,741
6,199,168
6,339,405
6,359,591
6,400,336
6,516,204
6,561,851
6,643,501
6,653,979
6,697,030
6,785,830
6,845,249
6,847,830
6,876,697
6,879,585
6,886,049
6,968,171
6,985,757
7,023,878
7,053,843
7,106,569
7,145,267
7,200,512
7,295,171
7,287,162
D442,170
D459,303
D599,256
D560,911
Sales Desk:
Phone:
1-604-232-1488
Hours:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
E-mail:
sales@sierrawireless.com
Post:
Sierra Wireless
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, BC
Canada V6V 3A4
Fax:
1-604-231-1109
Web:
www.sierrawireless.com
Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the following US patents:
and other patents pending.
This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM
®
3G
Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless or its licensees under one or more patents licensed from
InterDigital Group.
Copyright
© 2010 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
AirCard® and Watcher® are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless™, AirPrime™,
AirLink™, AirVantage™ and the Sierra Wireless logo are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
, , ®, inSIM®, WAVECOM®, WISMO®, Wireless Microprocessor®,
Wireless CPU®, Open AT® are filed or registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless S.A. in France and/or
in other countries.
Windows
®
and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
QUALCOMM
®
is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used under license.
Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.
Contact Information
Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware
upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 3
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Document History
Version
Date
Updates
001
March 15, 2010
Creation
002
May 24, 2010
Update power consumption values in sections 12.2 GL6100 Power
Consumption and 12.3 GL6110 Power Consumption.
Updated TBC items throughout the document.
Updated Appendix B: Product Labeling.
Updated Table 53: Operating Class Temperature Range.
Added section 13.4 Reliability Prediction Model.
Updated Figure 26 Serial Link Implementation for a 4-wire UART and Figure
27 Serial Link Implementation for a 2-wire UART.
Updated the description for entering Sleep Idle Mode and Serial Port Auto
Shut Down Feature.
Updated data feature from 14.400 bits/s to 14, 400 bits/s.
Updated document reference from Firmware 7.4a to Firmware 7.42.
Updated Table 62: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the GL61x0.
Removed document reference [9].
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 4
Contents
1. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................... 12
1.1. Variants ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.1.1. Ordering Information ............................................................................................ 12
1.1.2. Shipment Configuration........................................................................................ 12
1.2. Overall Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 13
1.3. GSM/GPRS Features ................................................................................................. 13
1.4. Connectors ................................................................................................................. 13
1.5. Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 14
1.6. Environmental Compliance ......................................................................................... 14
1.6.1. RoHS Compliance ............................................................................................... 14
1.6.2. Disposing of the Product ...................................................................................... 14
2. GL61X0 FEATURE SET ..................................................................................... 15
2.1. Supported Bands ........................................................................................................ 17
2.2. Protection ................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.1. Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 17
2.2.1.1. GL6100 – UART Version ......................................................................................... 17
2.2.1.2. GL6110 – USB Version............................................................................................ 17
2.2.2. Electrostatic Discharge ................................ ........................................................ 17
2.2.3. Main Serial Link and USB Connection ................................ .................................. 18
2.2.4. SIM Interfaces ................................................................ ..................................... 18
3. GL61X0 CABLES AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................... 19
3.1. Adaptive Cable (for the GL6100) ................................................................................. 19
3.1.1. 8-pin Micro-Fit Edge............................................................................................. 19
3.1.2. DB9 Edge ............................................................................................................ 20
3.1.3. 2-pin Micro-Fit Edge............................................................................................. 21
3.2. Standard DB9 Cable (for the GL6100) ........................................................................ 22
3.3. DC Cable (for the GL6100) ......................................................................................... 23
3.4. AC/DC Adaptor (for the GL6100) ................................................................................ 24
3.5. Micro-fit® USB Cable (for the GL6110) ........................................................................ 25
3.6. FME Antenna ............................................................................................................. 26
4. FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 27
4.1. Functional Architecture ............................................................................................... 27
4.1.1. GL6100 Functional Architecture ........................................................................... 27
4.1.2. GL6110 Functional Architecture ........................................................................... 28
4.2. RF Functionalities ....................................................................................................... 29
4.3. Operating System ....................................................................................................... 29
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 30
5.1. Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 30
5.1.1. GL6100 – UART Version ..................................................................................... 30
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 5
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
5.1.2. GL6110 – USB Version ........................................................................................ 30
5.2. Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................... 31
5.2.1. Mechanical Drawing............................................................................................. 31
5.2.2. Mechanical Constraints ........................................................................................ 33
5.2.2.1. Micro-Fit Connector ................................................................................................. 33
5.2.2.2. FME Connector ....................................................................................................... 33
6. INTERFACES AND PERIPHERALS .................................................................. 34
6.1. Front Interface ............................................................................................................ 34
6.1.1. SIM Interface ................................................................................................ ....... 34
6.1.1.1. SIM Socket Pin Description ...................................................................................... 35
6.1.2. LED Status Indicator ............................................................................................ 36
6.2. Back Interface............................................................................................................. 37
6.2.1. 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector ..................................................................................... 37
6.2.1.1. Power Supply Connection ........................................................................................ 40
6.2.1.2. Setup Communications with the GL6100: Main Serial Link Connection (RS-232) ....... 40
6.2.1.3. Setup Communications with the GL6110: USB Connection ....................................... 44
6.2.2. RF Interface ......................................................................................................... 44
6.2.2.1. RF Performances .................................................................................................... 45
6.2.2.2. Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................ 45
7. USING THE GL61X0 .......................................................................................... 46
7.1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 46
7.1.1. Inserting the SIM Card ......................................................................................... 47
7.1.2. Extracting the SIM Card ....................................................................................... 48
7.2. Operational Status ................................................................ ...................................... 48
8. COMMUNICATING WITH THE GL61X0 ............................................................ 49
8.1. Communications Testing for the GL61x0..................................................................... 49
8.2. Verifying the Received Signal Strength ....................................................................... 50
8.3. Verifying the Network Registration .............................................................................. 50
8.4. Checking the Band Selection ................................ ...................................................... 51
8.5. Switching Bands ......................................................................................................... 51
8.6. Checking the PIN Code Status .................................................................................... 52
8.7. Main AT Commands for the GL6100 ................................ ........................................... 52
8.8. Echo Function............................................................................................................. 53
9. USING THE GL61X0 WITH EMBEDDED SIM ................................................... 54
9.1. Operation ................................................................................................................... 54
9.2. Switching Between Embedded SIM and an External SIM ............................................ 54
9.3. Software Configuration ............................................................................................... 55
10. GL61X0 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 56
10.1. Enabling/Disabling the Flash LED ............................................................................... 56
10.2. Resetting the GL61x0 ................................................................................................. 56
10.3. Operating System Upgrade Procedure ........................................................................ 56
11. TROUBLESHOOTING THE GL61X0 ................................................................. 57
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 6
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
11.1. GL6100 – RS232 Version ........................................................................................... 57
11.1.1. No Communications with the GL6100 through the Serial Link ............................... 57
11.2. GL6110 – USB Version ............................................................................................... 58
11.2.1. No Communications with the GL6110 through the USB ........................................ 58
11.3. Receiving “ERROR” .................................................................................................... 58
11.4. Receiving “NO CARRRIER” ........................................................................................ 59
12. POWER CONSUMPTION .................................................................................. 61
12.1. Various Operating Modes ........................................................................................... 61
12.1.1. Entering Sleep Idle Mode (only available on GL6100) .......................................... 62
12.1.1.1. Using AT+W32K = 1 .............................................................................................. 62
12.1.1.2. Using AT+W32K = 1,0 ........................................................................................... 62
12.1.2. Entering Active/Sleep Mode ................................................................................. 62
12.2. GL6100 Power Consumption ...................................................................................... 63
12.2.1. Power Consumption without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite ........................... 63
12.3. GL6110 Power Consumption ...................................................................................... 65
12.3.1. Power Consumption without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite ........................... 65
12.4. Consumption Measurement Procedure ....................................................................... 66
12.4.1. Hardware Configuration ....................................................................................... 66
12.4.1.1. Equipment ............................................................................................................. 66
12.4.1.2. SIM Cards Used .................................................................................................... 67
12.4.2. Software Configuration ........................................................................................ 67
12.4.2.1. GL61x0 Configuration ............................................................................................ 67
12.4.2.2. Equipment Configuration........................................................................................ 68
13. RELIABILITY STANDARDS: COMPLIANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ..... 69
13.1. Reliability Compliance................................................................................................. 69
13.2. Applicable Standards Listing ....................................................................................... 69
13.3. Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................... 70
13.3.1. Function Status Classification .............................................................................. 71
13.4. Reliability Prediction Model ......................................................................................... 71
13.4.1. Life Stress Test .................................................................................................... 71
13.4.2. Environmental Resistance Stress Test ................................................................. 71
13.4.3. Corrosive Resistance Stress Test ........................................................................ 72
13.4.4. Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test ................................................................ . 72
13.4.5. Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests .................................................................... 73
13.4.6. Handling Resistance Stress Tests ........................................................................ 74
14. RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN USING THE GL61X0 ON TRUCKS .................. 76
14.1. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks .................................................. 76
14.2. Technical Constraints on Trucks ................................................................................. 77
15. CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE AND RECOMMENDED STANDARDS ......... 78
15.1. Certification Compliance ............................................................................................. 78
15.2. Applicable Standards Listing ....................................................................................... 78
16. EMBEDDED PERIPHERALS ............................................................................. 80
16.1. I/O Connector ............................................................................................................. 80
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 7
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
16.2. SIM Card Socket ........................................................................................................ 80
17. RECOMMENDED CONNECTORS ..................................................................... 81
17.1. GSM Antenna ................................................................ ............................................. 81
18. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .............................................................................. 82
18.1. Sierra Wireless Software Documentation .................................................................... 82
18.2. Firmware Documentation ............................................................................................ 82
18.3. Other Related Documentation ..................................................................................... 83
18.4. General Reference Documentation ............................................................................. 83
19. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................ 84
20. APPENDIX A: PACKAGING .............................................................................. 87
20.1. GL6100 2-Cable Package (antenna not included) ....................................................... 87
20.2. GL6100 Complete Cable Package .............................................................................. 88
20.3. GL6110 Package ........................................................................................................ 90
21. APPENDIX B: PRODUCT LABELING ............................................................... 91
21.1. Model and MSN Label ................................................................................................ 91
21.2. IMEI and Approval Label ............................................................................................. 92
22. APPENDIX C: SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) 93
22.1. RF Safety ................................................................................................................... 93
22.1.1. General ............................................................................................................... 93
22.1.2. Exposure to RF Energy ........................................................................................ 93
22.1.3. Efficient Terminal Operation ................................................................................. 93
22.1.4. Antenna Care and Replacement .......................................................................... 93
22.2. General Safety............................................................................................................ 94
22.2.1. Driving ................................................................................................................. 94
22.2.2. Electronic Devices ............................................................................................... 94
22.2.3. Vehicle Electronic Equipment ............................................................................... 94
22.2.4. Medical Electronic Equipment .............................................................................. 94
22.2.5. Aircraft ................................................................................................ ................. 94
22.2.6. Children ............................................................................................................... 95
22.2.7. Blasting Areas ................................................................ ..................................... 95
22.2.8. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres....................................................................... 95
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 8
List of Figures
Figure 1. GL61x0 Plug & Play Modem ....................................................................................... 13
Figure 2. Adaptive Cable Fuse .................................................................................................. 17
Figure 3. Adaptive Cable for the GL6100 ................................................................................... 19
Figure 4. 8-pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive Cable ................................................................. 19
Figure 5. DB9 Edge of the Adaptation Cable .............................................................................. 20
Figure 6. 2-pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive Cable ................................................................. 21
Figure 7. Pin Assignment of the 2-pin Micro-Fit Edge ................................................................. 21
Figure 8. DB9 Cable ................................ ................................................................ .................. 22
Figure 9. Pin Assignment of the DB9 Cable ............................................................................... 22
Figure 10. DC Cable .................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 11. Pin Assignment of the DC Cable ................................................................................. 23
Figure 12. AC/DC Adaptor ........................................................................................................... 24
Figure 13. Micro-fit® USB Cable................................................................................................... 25
Figure 14. USB Connector on Micro-fit® USB Cable ..................................................................... 25
Figure 15. FME Antenna ............................................................................................................. 26
Figure 16. GL6100 Functional Architecture ................................ .................................................. 27
Figure 17. GL6110 Functional Architecture ................................ .................................................. 28
Figure 18. GL61x0 Mechanical Drawing ...................................................................................... 32
Figure 19. GL61x0 Front Interface ............................................................................................... 34
Figure 20. LED State During Reset and Initialization Time ........................................................... 36
Figure 21. GL61x0 Back Interface ............................................................................................... 37
Figure 22. 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector on Cable Side ................................ ..................................... 37
Figure 23. Pin Assignment of the 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector on GL61x0 ....................................... 38
Figure 24. RS-232 Serial Link Signals ......................................................................................... 40
Figure 25. Serial Link Implementation for a 5-wire UART ............................................................. 42
Figure 26. Serial Link Implementation for a 4-wire UART ............................................................. 42
Figure 27. Serial Link Implementation for a 2-wire UART ............................................................. 43
Figure 28. USB Signals on the USB Type A Connector................................................................ 44
Figure 29. Typical Hardware Configuration for Power Consumption Measurement ....................... 66
Figure 30. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks .................................................. 76
Figure 31. Example of an Electrical Connection Which May Damage the GL61x0 ........................ 77
Figure 32. GL61x0 Model and MSN Label ................................................................................... 91
Figure 33. GL61x0 IMEI and Approval Label................................................................................ 92
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 9
List of Tables
Table 1: GL61x0 Variants with Corresponding PNMKT ............................................................. 12
Table 2: GL61x0 Shipment Configuration ................................................................................. 12
Table 3: GL61x0 Physical Dimensions...................................................................................... 13
Table 4: GL61x0 Feature Set ................................................................................................... 16
Table 5: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description ................................................................... 20
Table 6: DB9 Connector Pin Description ................................................................................... 20
Table 7: 2-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description ................................................................... 21
Table 8: DC Cable Pin Description ........................................................................................... 23
Table 9: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Assignment .................................................................. 25
Table 10: USB Pin Assignment ................................................................ .................................. 26
Table 11: FME Antenna Characteristics...................................................................................... 26
Table 12: Supported RF Frequencies ......................................................................................... 29
Table 13: Power Supply Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................... 30
Table 14: Effects of Power Supply Defect for the GL6100 ........................................................... 30
Table 15: Effects of Power Supply Defect for the GL6100 ........................................................... 31
Table 16: Micro-Fit Connector Mechanical Constraints ............................................................... 33
Table 17: FME RF Connector Mechanical Constraints ................................................................ 33
Table 18: SIM Interface Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................... 35
Table 19: SIM Interface Pin Description ...................................................................................... 35
Table 20: GL61x0 LED Status .................................................................................................... 36
Table 21: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connections ........................................................................................ 37
Table 22: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description for the GL61x0 ........................................... 39
Table 23: Power Supply Pin Description ..................................................................................... 40
Table 24: RS-232 Pin Description ............................................................................................... 40
Table 25: USB Pin Description on Micro-fit® Connector .............................................................. 44
Table 26: Main Receiver Parameters for the GL61x0 .................................................................. 45
Table 27: Main Transmitter Parameters for the GL61x0 .............................................................. 45
Table 28: GL61x0 Antenna Specifications .................................................................................. 45
Table 29: Basic AT Commands for the GL61x0 .......................................................................... 49
Table 30: <rssi> Value Description ............................................................................................. 50
Table 31: AT+CREG Main Reponses ......................................................................................... 50
Table 32: AT+WMBS Responses ............................................................................................... 51
Table 33: AT+WMBS Band Selection ................................................................ ......................... 51
Table 34: AT+CPIN Main Responses ......................................................................................... 52
Table 35: Main AT Commands used for the GL61x0 ................................................................... 52
Table 36: AT+CPIN Main Response ........................................................................................... 54
Table 37: AT+WHCNF SIM Selection ......................................................................................... 54
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 10
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Overview
Table 38: AT+WHCNF Main Responses..................................................................................... 55
Table 39: Requirement of X-modem Downloading for GL61x0 .................................................... 56
Table 40: No Communications with the GL6100 Through the Serial Link .................................... 57
Table 41: No Communications with the GL6110 Through the USB ............................................. 58
Table 42: Receiving a “NO CARRIER” Message ........................................................................ 59
Table 43: Extended Error Codes ................................................................................................ 60
Table 44: GL61x0 Operating Modes ........................................................................................... 61
Table 45: AT+WBHV Behavior Configuration.............................................................................. 62
Table 46: Power Consumption without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite (Serial Port Auto
Shutdown Mode Enabled); Typical Values ....................................................................................... 63
Table 47: Power Consumption without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite (Serial Port Auto
Shutdown Mode Disabled); Typical Values ...................................................................................... 64
Table 48: Power Consumption without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite; Typical Values ......... 65
Table 49: List of Recommended Equipments .............................................................................. 67
Table 50: Operating Mode Information ....................................................................................... 68
Table 51: Standards Conformity for the GL61x0 ......................................................................... 69
Table 52: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the GL61x0 ............................................. 69
Table 53: Operating Class Temperature Range ................................ .......................................... 70
Table 54: ISO Failure Mode Severity Classification..................................................................... 71
Table 55: Life Stress Test ........................................................................................................... 71
Table 56: Environmental Resistance Stress Test ........................................................................ 72
Table 57: Corrosive Resistance Stress Test ............................................................................... 72
Table 58: Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test ........................................................................ 72
Table 59: Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests ........................................................................... 73
Table 60: Handling Resistance Stress Tests ............................................................................... 74
Table 61: Standards Conformity for the GL61x0 ......................................................................... 78
Table 62: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the GL61x0 ............................................. 78
Table 63: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector............................................................................................ 80
Table 64: Recommended SIM Card Socket ................................................................................ 80
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 11
1. Overview
GL61x0 Variant
Description
PNMKT
GL6100
GL6100 – RS232 Version
GL6100
GL6100 Embedded SIM
GL6100 – RS232 Version with Embedded SIM
GL6100SM3
GL6110
GL6110 – USB Version
GL6110
GL6110 Embedded SIM
GL6110 – USB Version with Embedded SIM
GL6110SM3
Shipment Configuration
Notes
GL6100 + Adaptive Cable + DC Cable
Refer to section 20.1 GL6100 2-Cable Package
(antenna not included) for more information.
GL6100 + Adaptive Cable + DB9 Cable + AC/DC
Adaptor + FME Antenna
Refer to section 20.2 GL6100 Complete Cable
Package for more information.
GL6110 + USB Cable + FME Antenna
Refer to section 20.3 GL6110 Package for more
information.
The GL61x0 is a wireless modem that allows users to connect to a wireless network. It offers quad
band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS Class 10 capabilities and it supports the Sierra Wireless
Software Suite. The Sierra Wireless Software Suite is the world’s most comprehensive cellular
development environment, which allows embedded standard ANSI C applications to be natively
executed directly on the Embedded Module. For more information about the Sierra Wireless Software
Suite, refer to the documents listed in section 18.1 Sierra Wireless Software Documentation.
Note: This document does not cover the programmable capabilities available through the Sierra Wireless
Software Suite.
1.1. Variants
The GL61x0 comes in two variants:
the GL6100 which has an RS-232 connection, and
the GL6110 which has a USB connection.
Both GL61x0 variants may be used with either an external SIM or Embedded SIM.
1.1.1. Ordering Information
Refer to the following table for the product number marketing (PNMKT) of the GL61x0 series.
Table 1: GL61x0 Variants with Corresponding PNMKT
1.1.2. Shipment Configuration
The GL61x0 comes in three shipment configurations. Refer to the following table for the inclusions in
each shipment package.
Table 2: GL61x0 Shipment Configuration
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 12
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Overview
1.2. Overall Dimensions
Length
67mm
Width
51.5mm
Thickness
23.5mm
Weight
~60 g (GL61x0 only)
Volume
81.78 cm3
Housing
Plastic
Figure 1. GL61x0 Plug & Play Modem
The following table lists the GL61x0’s physical characteristics.
Table 3: GL61x0 Physical Dimensions
1.3. GSM/GPRS Features
2 Watts EGSM 900/GSM 850 radio section running with 4.75 ~ 32 Volts DC input for the
GL6100; and USB Power, 5 Volts DC input for the GL6110
1 Watt GSM1800/1900 radio section running with 4.75 ~ 32 Volts DC input for the GL6100;
and USB Power , 5 Volts DC input for the GL6110
Hardware GPRS class 10 capable
1.4. Connectors
One 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector
RF Connector (FME type)
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 13
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Overview
1.5. Interfaces
GL6100 – UART Version
GL6110 – USB Version
Power Supply (4.75V to 32V DC input)
Power Supply (USB Power, 5V DC input)
Serial Link (RS-232)
USB connection
3V/1V8 SIM Interface
3V/1V8 SIM Interface
LED Status Indicator
LED Status Indicator
Antenna Interface
Antenna Interface
The GL61x0 is compliant with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC which sets limits for the
use of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that “from 1st
July 2006, new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not
contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
(PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)”.
This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be disposed off at
a municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations for directions on
how to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner.
1.6. Environmental Compliance
1.6.1. RoHS Compliance
1.6.2. Disposing of the Product
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 14
2. GL61x0 Feature Set
This section enumerates the feature set available on the GL61x0.
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 15
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Feature Set
Table 4: GL61x0 Feature Set
Features
Description
Sierra Wireless
Software Suite
Sierra Wireless Software Suite programmable:
Native execution of embedded standard ANSI C applications
Custom AT command creation
Custom application library creation
Standalone operation
Standard
850 MHz / 900 MHz
E-GSM compliant
Output power: class 4 (2W)
Fully compliant with ETSI
GSM phase 2 + small MS
1800 MHz / 1900 MHz
Output power: class 1 (1W)
Fully compliant with ETSI
GSM phase 2 + small MS
GPRS
Class 10
PBCCH support
Coding schemes: CS1 to CS4
Compliant with SMG31bis
Embedded TCP/IP stack
Interfaces
RS-232 (V.24/V.28) Serial interface for GL6100 supporting:
Baud rate (bits/s): 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800 and 921600
Autobauding (bits/s): from 1200 to 921600
USB 2.0 interface, Full speed, 12Mbit/s for GL6110
1.8V/3V SIM interface
AT command set based on V.25 ter and GSM 07.05 & 07.07
Interface for embedded application
Plug-In compatible
SMS
Text & PDU
Point to point (MT/MO)
Cell broadcast
Data
Data circuit asynchronous
Transparent and Non Transparent modes
Up to 14, 400 bits/s
MNP Class 2 error correction
V42.bis data compression
GSM Supplement
Services
Call forwarding
Call barring
Multiparty
Call waiting and call hold
Calling line identity
Advice of charge
USSD
Others
DC power supply
Real Time Clock with calendar
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 16
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Feature Set
2.1. Supported Bands
The GL61x0 supports either EU bands (EGSM900/DCS1800) or US bands (GSM850/PCS1900).
Users may switch from one supported band to another using AT commands.
Refer to sections 8.4 Checking the Band Selection and 8.5 Switching Bands for more information
regarding switching bands.
2.2. Protection
2.2.1. Power Supply
2.2.1.1. GL6100 – UART Version
The GL6100 is protected against voltage over +32V. When the input voltage (Vin) exceeds the limit,
the supply voltage is disconnected to protect the internal electronic components from overvoltage.
Note: An 800mA/250V fuse is directly bonded on the Adaptive cable of GL6100. The fuse model is FSD
800mA/250V FAST-ACTING.
Figure 2. Adaptive Cable Fuse
2.2.1.2. GL6110 – USB Version
The GL6110 is protected against voltage over +5V. When the input voltage (Vin) exceeds the limit,
the supply voltage is disconnected to protect the internal electronic components from overvoltage.
2.2.2. Electrostatic Discharge
The GL61x0 withstands ESD according to IEC 1000-4-2 requirements for all accessible parts, except
for the RF connector which withstands ESD as follows:
+/- 8kV of air discharge
+/- 4kV of contact discharge
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 17
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Feature Set
2.2.3. Main Serial Link and USB Connection
Both GL6100 and GL6110 are internally protected against electrostatic surges on its lines by ESD
protection and it also has the following filtering guarantees:
EMI/RFI protection on both input and output
Signal smoothing
2.2.4. SIM Interfaces
The GL61x0’s SIM interface is ESD protected. Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes are
internally added on the signals connected to the SIM interface in order to prevent any damage from
electrostatic discharge.
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 18
3. GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
8-pin Micro-Fit Edge
DB9 Edge
2-pin Micro-Fit Edge
1 2 3
4 5 7 8 6
3.1. Adaptive Cable (for the GL6100)
The adaptive cable provides the serial interface and is used as the power source of the GL6100. It
has three edges/plugs.
Figure 3. Adaptive Cable for the GL6100
3.1.1. 8-pin Micro-Fit Edge
Figure 4. 8-pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive Cable
Refer to the following table for the pin description of the 8-pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive cable.
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 19
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
Table 5: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description
Pin Number
Signal
Description
1
RS232-CTS
Main RS232 Clear To Send
2
RS232- RTS
Main RS232 Request To Send
3
RS232-RXD
Main RS232 Receive Serial Data
4
RS232-TXD
Main RS232 Transmit Serial Data
5
RS232-DTR
Main RS232 Data Terminal Ready
6
GND
Ground Connection
7
Vin
Power Supply with a 4.75 ~ 32V DC input
8
Adaptive Cable
Detect
Detection of the Adaptive Cable
Pin Number
Signal
Description
1
Not Connected
2 RS232 – RXD
Output Data to DTE
3
RS232 – TXD
Input Date from DTE
4
RS232 – DTR
Input Signal from DTE
5
GND
Ground Connection
6
Not Connected
7 RS232 – RTS
Flow Control Signal from DTE
8
RS232 – CTS
Flow Control Signal to DTE
9
Not Connected
1 2 4
3 5 6 8 9
7
Refer to Table 22: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description for more information about the pin
assignments and description.
3.1.2. DB9 Edge
Figure 5. DB9 Edge of the Adaptation Cable
Refer to the following table for the pin description of the DB9 Edge of the Adaptation Cable.
Table 6: DB9 Connector Pin Description
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 20
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
3.1.3. 2-pin Micro-Fit Edge
Pin Number
Signal
Description
1
GND
Ground Connection
2
Vin
For GL6100 – 4.75V to 32V
For GL6110 – 5V
Figure 6. 2-pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive Cable
Figure 7. Pin Assignment of the 2-pin Micro-Fit Edge
Refer to the following table for the pin description of the 2-pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive cable.
Table 7: 2-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 21
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
3.2. Standard DB9 Cable (for the GL6100)
Pin 6
Pin 9
Pin 5
Pin 1
This is a standard DB9 to DB9 cable and it comes with the GL6100. Refer to the following figures and
table for the pin assignment and pin description of the standard DB9 cable.
Refer to Table 2: GL61x0 Shipment Configuration to see which shipment configuration of the GL6100
comes with this cable.
Figure 8. DB9 Cable
Figure 9. Pin Assignment of the DB9 Cable
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 22
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
3.3. DC Cable (for the GL6100)
Pin Number
Signal
Description
1
GND
2 Vin
This cable supplies the power source for the GL6100, and is used with the adaptive cable.
Refer to Table 2: GL61x0 Shipment Configuration to see which shipment configuration of the GL6100
comes with this cable.
Figure 10. DC Cable
Figure 11. Pin Assignment of the DC Cable
Table 8: DC Cable Pin Description
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 23
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
3.4. AC/DC Adaptor (for the GL6100)
The AC/DC adaptor is used with the Adaptive cable. It comes with a short-circuit protection adaptor to
help protect the GL61x0 from overvoltage and power surges.
Refer to Table 2: GL61x0 Shipment Configuration to see which shipment configuration of the GL6100
comes with this cable.
Figure 12. AC/DC Adaptor
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 24
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
3.5. Micro-fit® USB Cable (for the GL6110)
Pin Number
Signal
Description
1
D+
2
NC
Not connected
3
D-
4
NC
Not connected
5
NC
Not connected
6
GND
Ground
7
Vin
Power Supply with a 5V DC input
8
NC
Not connected
1
2 3 4
The USB cable provides the USB connection and is used as the power source of the GL6110.
Figure 13. Micro-fit® USB Cable
Figure 14. USB Connector on Micro-fit® USB Cable
Refer to the following tables for the pin description of the USB cable.
Table 9: 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Assignment
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 25
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
GL61x0 Cables and Accessories
Table 10: USB Pin Assignment
Pin Number
Signal
Description
1
Vin
Vbus 5V output from PC
2
D-
Universal Serial Bus Data Negative
3
D+
Universal Serial Bus Data Positive
4
GND
Ground Connection
Antenna Frequency Range
824MHz ~ 960MHz / 1710MHz ~ 1910MHz
Impedance
50Ω Nominal
VSWR
3.5:1 Max
Gain (antenna + cable)
1.0dBi
3.6. FME Antenna
Refer to Table 2: GL61x0 Shipment Configuration to see which shipment configuration of the GL61x0
comes with this antenna.
Figure 15. FME Antenna
Table 11: FME Antenna Characteristics
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 26
4. Functional Specifications
This section discusses the functional specifications of the GL61x0.
4.1. Functional Architecture
The global architecture of the GL61x0 is shown in the figures below.
4.1.1. GL6100 Functional Architecture
Figure 16. GL6100 Functional Architecture
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 27
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Functional Specifications
4.1.2. GL6110 Functional Architecture
Figure 17. GL6110 Functional Architecture
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 28
GL61x0 Product Technical
Specification and User Guide
Functional Specifications
4.2. RF Functionalities
Transmit Band (Tx)
Receive Band (Rx)
GSM 850
824 to 849 MHz
869 to 894 MHz
E-GSM 900
880 to 915 MHz
925 to 960 MHz
DCS 1800
1710 to 1785 MHz
1805 to 1880 MHz
PCS 1900
1850 to 1910 MHz
1930 to 1990 MHz
The Radio Frequency (RF) component of the GL61x0 is based on a specific quad-band chip that
contains the following:
Digital low-IF receiver
Quad-band LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)
Offset PLL (Phase Locked Loop) transmitter
Frequency synthesizer
Digitally controlled crystal oscillator (DCXO)
Tx / Rx FEM (Front-End Module) for quad-band GSM/GPRS
The Radio Frequency (RF) range complies with Phase II EGSM 900/DCS 1800 and GSM 850/PCS
1900 recommendations. The corresponding frequency recommendations for both transmission and
reception bands are listed in the table below.
Table 12: Supported RF Frequencies
4.3. Operating System
The GL61x0 is Sierra Wireless Software Suite compliant. With Sierra Wireless Software Suite,
customers can embed their own applications with the GL61x0 and turn it into a solution for their
specific market need. The operating system of the GL61x0 is also responsible for the following
functions:
AT command processing
Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar
Full GSM or GSM/GPRS Operating System stack
WA_DEV_GL6100_PTS_001 Rev 002 May 24, 2010 29
Loading...