Sierra Wireless HL6528RD User Manual

Product Technical Specification

AirPrime HL6528RDx

December 08, 2015

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Important Notice

Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be
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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
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Safety and Hazards

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where cellular modems are not advised without
proper device certifications. These areas include environments where cellular radio can interfere such
as explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, or any other equipment which may be susceptible to
any form of radio interference. 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

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offence.

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 7

1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) ............................................................................... 7

1.2. Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 8

1.3. General Features ............................................................................................................ 8

1.4. GNSS Features ............................................................................................................... 9

1.5. Interfaces ........................................................................................................................ 9

1.6. Connection Interface ..................................................................................................... 10

1.7. ESD .............................................................................................................................. 10

1.8. Environmental and Certifications ................................................................................... 11

1.8.1. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. 11

1.8.2. Regulatory ............................................................................................................. 11

1.8.3. RoHS Directive Compliant ..................................................................................... 11

1.8.4. Disposing of the Product ........................................................................................ 12

1.9. References .................................................................................................................... 12

2. DETAILED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 13

2.1. Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 13

2.2. Current Consumption .................................................................................................... 13

2.3. VGPIO ........................................................................................................................... 15

2.4. BAT_RTC ...................................................................................................................... 1 5 

2.5. UIM Interface................................................................................................................. 1 6 

2.5.1. UIMx_DET ............................................................................................................. 17

2.6. USB Interface ................................................................................................................ 1 7 

2.7. Electrical Information for Digital I/O ............................................................................... 18

3. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ................................................................................. 20

4. REGULATORY LEGAL INFORMATION ............................................................. 22

4.1. Label ............................................................................................................................. 22

4.2. FCC Regulations ........................................................................................................... 22

4.3. RF Exposure Information .............................................................................................. 23

4.4. IC Regulations ............................................................................................................... 23

4.5. CE ................................................................................................................................. 24

5. TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................... 25

List of Figures

Figure 1. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Mechanical Overview .................................................... 10

Figure 2. UIMx Implementation Example ..................................................................................... 17

Figure 3. AirPrime HL6528RDx (angular view) ............................................................................. 20

Figure 4. AirPrime HL6528RDx (side view) .................................................................................. 20

Figure 5. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (top view) ....................................................................... 21

Figure 6. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module (bottom view with dimensions) ....................................... 21

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List of Tables

Table 1. Supported Frequencies ................................................................................................... 7

Table 2. AirPrime HL6528RDx Features ....................................................................................... 8

Table 3. GNSS Capabilities .......................................................................................................... 9

Table 4. ESD Specifications ........................................................................................................ 10

Table 5. AirPrime HL6528RDx Module Environmental Specifications ......................................... 11

Table 6. Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 13

Table 7. Current Consumption .................................................................................................... 13

Table 8. Current Consumption per Power Supply (VBATT / VBATT_PA) ................................... 14

Table 9. VGPIO Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 15

Table 10. BAT_RTC Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 16

Table 11. Electrical Characteristics of UIMx .................................................................................. 16

Table 12. USB Pad Description .................................................................................................... 17

Table 13. USB_VBUS Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................... 17

Table 14. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Input/Output Voltage .......................................... 18

Table 15. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 1 Input/Output Current ............................ 18

Table 16. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 2 Input/Output Current ............................ 19

Table 17. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 3 Input/Output Current ............................ 19

Table 18. Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics – Group 4 Input/Output Current ............................ 19

Table 19. AirPrime HL6528RDx FCC IDs ..................................................................................... 22

Table 20. AirPrime HL6528RDx IC ............................................................................................... 24

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1. Introduction

The HL6528RDx series of embedded modules were created to improve, expand and enhance the
design of the existing HL6528x.

This document defines the high level product features and illustrates the interfaces for the AirPrime
HL6528RDx, and covers the hardware aspects of the product series, including electrical and
mechanical.

Redesigned variants covered in this document are:

 HL6528RD

 HL6528RD-G

 HL6528RD-2.8V

 HL6528RD-G2.8V

The AirPrime HL6528RD and HL6528RD-G modules are 1.8V IO modules as defined in section
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available, and defined throughout this document as HL6528RD-2.8V and HL6528RD-G2.8V.
HL6528RDx denotes applicability to all four variants.

The AirPrime HL6528RDx belongs to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity Module
family. This is an industrial-grade quad-band GSM/GPRS Embedded Wireless Module, designed for
the automotive market and any other market with similar quality and life-time support requirements.
The following table enumerates the frequencies supported by the HL6528RDx module.

Table 1. Supported Frequencies

RF Band Transmit band (Tx) Receive band (Rx) Maximum Output Power

GSM 850 824 to 849 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 2 Watts GSM and GPRS

E-GSM 900 880 to 915 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 2 Watts GSM and GPRS

DCS 1800 1710 to 1785 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHz 1 Watt GSM and GPRS

PCS 1900 1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 1 Watt GSM and GPRS

This module supports a large variety of interfaces such as Analog and Digital Audio, as well as Dual
UIM Single Standby to provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end
solutions. In addition, both AirPrime HL6528RD-G and HL6528RD-G2.8V modules also embed a
high-performance GNSS receiver.

1.1. Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3)

The AirPrime HL6528RDx module belongs to the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) family of
modules. This family consists of a series of WWAN modules that share the same mechanical
dimensions (same width and length with varying thicknesses) and footprint. The CF
provides a unique solution to a series of problems faced commonly in the WWAN module space as it:

 Accommodates multiple radio technologies (from 2G to LTE advanced) and band groupings

 Supports bit-pipe (Essential Module Series) and value add (Smart Module Series) solutions

 Offers electrical and functional compatibility

 Provides Direct Mount as well as Socketability depending on customer needs

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1.2. Physical Dimensions

The AirPrime HL6528RDx modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following
dimensions:

 Length: 23 mm

 Width: 22 mm

 Thickness: 2.50 mm (including the label)

 Weight : 2.25g (TBC)

Note: Dimensions specified above are typical values.

1.3. General Features

The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL6528RDx module features.

Table 2. AirPrime HL6528RDx Features

Feature Description

GSM Output Power

GPRS

Audio Interface

UIM Interface

Application Interface

SMS

Supplementary
Services

 Class 4 (2 W) for GSM 850 and E-GSM 900
 Class 1 (1 W) for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900

 Quad-band GSM 850/E-GSM 900/DCS 1800/PCS 1900
 GPRS Multi-slot class 10
 R99 support
 PBCCH support
 Coding schemes: CS1 to CS4

 Analog and Digital interfaces
 Supports Full Rate (FR), Enhanced Full Rate (EFR), Half Rate (HR) and

Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR)

 Noise reduction and echo cancellation
 DTMF generation

 Dual UIM Single Standby support
 1.8V/3.0V support for UIM1 and UIM2
 Supports UIM application tool kit with proactive UIM commands

 Full set of AT commands for GSM/GPRS including GSM 07.07 and 07.05

AT command sets

 Comprehensive set of dedicated AT commands for M2M applications

 SMS class 0,1 and 2
 SMS MT, MO
 SMS storage into UIM card or Flash memory
 Concatenation of MT SMS

 Call Forwarding
 Call Barring
 Multiparty Service
 Call Waiting
 Call Hold
 USSD
 Automatic answer