Sierra Wireless M1213 Users manual

Fastrack M1200 series

User Guide

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Document Information

Revision Date History of the evolution

001 June 02 Creation
002 Sept 02 Complete Revision

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Overview

This document describes the hardware interface and the technical specifications of the Fastrack
M1200 series modems:

• M1203 : EGSM/GPRS 900/1800 MHz version.

• M1213 : EGSM/GPRS 900/1900 MHz version.

These products are based on dual-band WISMO module and are GPRS class 2 capable.

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Contents

1 Product description.................................................................................................................................................................. 7

2 Product details ...........................................................................................................................................................................7

2.1 Physical characteristics ............................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Electrical characteristics .............................................................................................................. 8

2.2.1 Power Consumption ....................................................................................................... 9

2.2.2 Audio interface ............................................................................................................. 10

2.3 GSM features............................................................................................................................. 10

2.4 Hardware interfaces................................................................................................................... 11

2.4.1 Connectors ................................................................................................................... 11

2.4.1.1 SUB-D connector details ......................................................................................12

2.4.1.2 Power supply connector .......................................................................................12

2.4.2 LED function................................................................................................................. 13

2.4.3 External antenna .......................................................................................................... 13

2.4.4 SIM interface ................................................................................................................13

3 Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

4 Testing the configuration of Fastrack............................................................................................................................ 15

5 Getting started with Fastrack........................................................................................................................................... 16

5.1 Mounting Fastrack ..................................................................................................................... 16

5.2 Installing Fastrack modem......................................................................................................... 17

5.3 Verifying signal strength ............................................................................................................17

5.4 Verifying network registration of the modem .............................................................................18

6 Troubleshooting failed transmission ............................................................................................................................... 19

6.1 Receiving “no carrier” message ............................................................................................... 19

6.2 Not connecting through the serial link .......................................................................................21

6.3 Receiving “error” message ........................................................................................................ 22

7 RF exposure instructions.................................................................................................................................................... 24

8 Notice to OEM’s .................................................................................................................................................................... 25

9 NOTES ON SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

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General Safety........................................................................................................................... 26

9.1

9.2 Vehicle Safety............................................................................................................................ 27

9.3 Maintenance of GSM modem.................................................................................................... 27

9.4 Your responsibility .....................................................................................................................28

10 General information ............................................................................................................................................................... 29

10.1 GSM reference documents ....................................................................................................29

10.2 ETSI contact........................................................................................................................... 29

10.3 Service....................................................................................................................................29

10.4 Disclaimer............................................................................................................................... 29

10.5 Trademarks ............................................................................................................................ 29

10.6 Copyright ................................................................................................................................29

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Tables and Figures

Table 1: Physical characteristics of Fastrack modem .......................................................................... 7

Table 2: Optimal operating and storage temperatures......................................................................... 8

Table 3: Operating voltage ................................................................................................................... 8

Table 4: Effects of power supply defect ............................................................................................... 8

Table 5: Power Consumption ............................................................................................................... 9

Table 6: Audio interface characteristics ............................................................................................. 10

Table 7: Features of Fastrack modem ............................................................................................... 10

Table 8: Fastrack connectors ............................................................................................................. 11

Table 9: Pins assignment for15 pins SUB D Connector .................................................................... 12

Table 10: Pin assignment for Power Supply connector ..................................................................... 13

Table 11: Operational states of Fastrack modem .............................................................................. 13

Table 12: External antenna characteristics ........................................................................................ 13

Table 13: Testing Fastrack configuration ........................................................................................... 15

Table 14: Solutions for “no carrier” message ..................................................................................... 19

Table 15: Interpretation of extended error codes ............................................................................... 20

Table 16: Solutions for no connection through serial link................................................................... 21

Table 17: Solutions for "error" message............................................................................................. 22

Table 18: Interpretation of extended error codes ............................................................................... 23

Figure 1: Fastrack presentation............................................................................................................ 8

Figure 2: Diagram of power supply cable............................................................................................. 9

Figure 3: SMA connector.................................................................................................................... 11

Figure 4: 15 pins SUB D connector (high density) ............................................................................. 12

Figure 5: 4 pins Micro-Fit™ connector ............................................................................................... 12

Figure 6: SIM card holder................................................................................................................... 14

Figure 7: Fastrack mounting............................................................................................................... 16

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1 Product description

The Fastrack modem is small, fast, and efficient. It supports the transmission of:

• data

• fax

• short messages (Point to Point and Cell Broadcast)

• voice calls

The Fastrack modem is a Dual Band product using GSM 900/1800 MHz or GSM 900/1900 MHz and
is GPRS class 2 capable. The basic elements you receive allow simple installation and operation of
the modem. The package includes:

• 1 Fastrack modem M1203 or M1213

• 2 holding bridles

• 1 power supply cable

• 1 fuse

• 1 user guide

2 Product details

2.1 Physical characteristics

The Fastrack modem is small and lightweight. Following table contains information on the physical
characteristics of the Fastrack modem.

Table 1: Physical characteristics of Fastrack modem

Dimensions

Overall Dimensions

Weight

Volume

Housing

98 mm x 54 mm x 25 mm
(excluding connectors)

110 mm x 54 mm x 25 mm

<130 grams

13.23 cm

3

Aluminium

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Figure 1: Fastrack presentation

To ensure proper operation of the Fastrack modem, the operating environment must be within a
specific temperature range as described in following table.

Table 2: Optimal operating and storage temperatures

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

-20°C to +55°C

-25°C to +70°C

2.2 Electrical characteristics

The Fastrack modem is permanently ON once you connect the power supply cable to a functional
power supply (see Figure 2). Correct operation of the Fastrack modem is optimum in the following
voltage range:

Table 3: Operating voltage

Operating voltage range:

Ground (0V)

The following table describes the consequences of overvoltage and undervoltage with the Fastrack
modem:

Table 4: Effects of power supply defect

If the voltage: Then the:

falls below 5 V

communication is not guaranteed

(undervoltage)

5 to 32 V

0 V

continuously peaks above
32V (overvoltage)

transiently peaks above 32

modem is protected by the fuse

power supply disconnects the electronic components from overvoltage

modem guarantees its own protection

V (overvoltage)

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As shown in Figure 2, the power supply cable is a tin copper wire with a:

• core of 24 mm x 0.2 mm

2

• cross-section of 0.75 mm

Figure 2: Diagram of power supply cable

2.2.1 Power Consumption

Following table provides information on power consumption of the Fastrack modem, assuming an
operating temperature of +25 °C.

Table 5: Power Consumption

Input Peak Supply Current

@ 5V 1.74 1.08 A

EGSM 900 GSM 1800/1900

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

Unit

@ 13.2V 0.73 0.41 A
@32V 0.36 0.22 A

Input average supply current –
communication mode

@ 5V 330 218 mA
@ 13.2V 130 94 mA
@32V 65 50 mA

Input average supply current –
idle mode

@ 5V 31.4 31.4 mA
@ 13.2V 13.2 13.2 mA
@32V 5.6 5.6 mA

Input average supply current –
idle mode with RS232 autoshutdown*

@ 5V 8.8 8.8 mA
@ 13.2V 4.1 4.1 mA
@32V 2.2 2.2 mA

Input average supply current –
idle mode with full autoshutdown**

@ 5V 5.1 5.1 mA
@ 13.2V 2.5 2.5 mA
@32V 1.5 1.5 mA

* RS232 driver (MAX3238) automatically shuts down after 30s of inactivity on the serial link.

** RS232 driver in auto-shutdown and AT command

The power consumption might vary by 5% over the whole operating temperature range (-20°C to
+55°C)

The tests are carried out with a 3V SIM card.

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