Sony BC051021 Users Manual

GR64 GSM/GPRS Modem

Integrators Manual

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© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications International, 2006 Publication number: LZT 123 1834

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Revision History

Edition

 

Change Information

First

 

First Edition

Second

 

Updated FCC marking requirements

 

 

Signal connectivity table updated

 

 

Modified description of UART1 signal behavior

 

 

 

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Contents

 

 

Overview

.......................................................................................................

9

1

Introduction..........................................................................................

10

1.1

TARGET .........................................................................................................USERS

10

1.2

PREREQUISITES.........................................................................................................

10

1.3

MANUAL ...............................................................................................STRUCTURE

10

1.4

NOTATION...............................................................................................................

11

1.5

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .............................................................................................

12

2

GR64 ..........................................................................Wireless Modem

13

2.1

ABOUT ....................................................................................................THE GR64

13

2.2

WIRELESS ..................................................MODEMS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

14

2.3

FEATURES ................................................................................................................

16

2.3.1 ...............................................................................TYPES OF MOBILE STATION

16

2.3.2 ..................................................................................

SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE

16

2.3.3 .....................................................................................................

VOICE CALLS

17

2.3.4 ................................................................................................................

DATA

17

2.3.5 ..............................................................................

GPRS MULTI - SLOT SUPPORT

18

2.3.6 .........................................................................................................

SIM CARD

18

2.3.7 ......................................................................................

POWER CONSUMPTION

18

2.3.8 ...............................................................................

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

19

2.3.9 ..............................................................................................

OTHER FEATURES

19

2.4

SERVICE ............................................................................................AND SUPPORT

20

2.4.1 .......................................................................................................

WEB PAGES

20

2.4.2 ..................................................................................

AT COMMANDS MANUAL

20

2.4.3 .......................................................................

M2MPOWER APPLICATION GUIDE

20

2.4.4 ..............................................................................................

DEVELOPER’S KIT

20

2.5

PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................................

21

2.6

GUIDELINES ................................................................FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE

21

2.6.1 ...............................................................................................

GENERAL USAGE

21

 

 

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2.6.2 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE AND SAR .....................................................

22

2.6.3

PERSONAL MEDICAL DEVICES ............................................................................

22

2.6.4 DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ......................................................

23

2.7

PRODUCT MARKING.................................................................................................

23

3

Abbreviations .......................................................................................

24

Integrating the Wireless Modem..................................................................

26

4

Mechanical Description .........................................................................

27

4.1

INTERFACE DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................

27

4.2

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................

29

5

System Connector Interface ..................................................................

31

5.1

OVERVIEW................................................................................................................

31

5.2

DEALING WITH UNUSED PINS....................................................................................

34

5.3

GENERAL ELECTRICAL AND LOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ...........................................

36

5.3.1

LEVEL SHIFTER INTERFACES...............................................................................

36

5.3.1.1 COMMON LEVEL SHIFTER INTERFACE .............................................................

36

5.3.1.2 I2C LEVEL SHIFTER INTERFACE .......................................................................

38

5.4

GROUNDS ................................................................................................................

39

5.4.1

ANALOGUE GROUND (AREF) ..............................................................................

39

5.4.2

COMMON GROUND (GND).................................................................................

39

5.5

REGULATED POWER SUPPLY INPUT (VCC) ..................................................................

40

5.6

VOLTAGE REFERENCE (VREF) ....................................................................................

41

5.6.1 VREF AS AN OUTPUT .........................................................................................

41

5.6.2 VREF AS AN INPUT ............................................................................................

42

5.7

BATTERY CHARGING INPUT (CHG_IN) .......................................................................

43

5.7.1

CHARGING PROCESS .........................................................................................

44

5.7.2

SERIES DIODE....................................................................................................

45

5.7.3

BATTERY SELECTION .........................................................................................

45

5.8

POWERING THE MODULE ON AND OFF (ON/OFF) ......................................................

49

 

 

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5.8.1

 

TURNING THE MODULE ON ...............................................................................

49

5.8.2

 

TURNING THE MODULE OFF ..............................................................................

50

5.9 ANALOGUE AUDIO ...................................................................................................

52

5.9.1

 

AUXILIARY AUDIO TO MOBILE STATION (AUXI)...................................................

53

5.9.2

 

AUXILIARY AUDIO FROM MOBILE STATION (AUXO).............................................

54

5.9.3

 

MICROPHONE SIGNALS (MICIP, MICIN) ...............................................................

54

5.9.4

 

SPEAKER SIGNALS (EARP, EARN).........................................................................

55

5.10

PCM DIGITAL AUDIO (SSP).....................................................................................

55

5.10.1

 

PCM DATA FORMAT ..........................................................................................

56

5.11

SERIAL DATA INTERFACES.....................................................................................

57

5.11.1

 

UART1 ..............................................................................................................

58

5.11.2

 

SERIAL DATA SIGNALS (DTM1, DFM1)................................................................

58

5.11.2.1 SERIAL DATA FROM WIRELESS MODEM (DFM1) ...............................................

59

5.11.2.2 SERIAL DATA TO WIRELESS MODEM (DTM1)....................................................

59

5.11.3

 

CONTROL SIGNALS (RTS1, CTS1, DTR1, DSR1, DCD1, RI)...................................

59

5.11.3.1 HARDWARE FLOW CONTROL RTS1 AND CTS1.................................................

59

5.11.3.2 REQUEST TO SEND (RTS1)..............................................................................

60

5.11.3.3 CLEAR TO SEND (CTS1)..................................................................................

60

5.11.3.4 DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR1) .....................................................................

60

5.11.3.5 DATA SET READY (DSR1) ...............................................................................

60

5.11.3.6 DATA CARRIER DETECT (DCD1) .....................................................................

60

5.11.3.7

RING INDICATOR (RI) .....................................................................................

60

5.11.4

 

UART3 (DTM3, DFM3) .......................................................................................

61

5.11.4.1

TRANSMITTED DATA (DTM3) .........................................................................

61

5.11.4.2

RECEIVED DATA (DFM3).................................................................................

61

5.11.5

 

USB...................................................................................................................

62

5.11.6

 

SIM CARD INTERFACE........................................................................................

63

5.11.7

 

SIM DETECTION (SIMDET) ..................................................................................

64

5.12

SERVICE/PROGRAMMING ......................................................................................

64

5.13

BUZZER ................................................................................................................

65

5.14

LED ......................................................................................................................

66

5.15

GENERAL PURPOSE IO ...........................................................................................

67

5.15.1

 

EMBEDDED APPLICATIONS.................................................................................

68

5.15.2

 

LED/IO6 CAPABILITIES.......................................................................................

68

5.15.3

 

ADC4................................................................................................................

68

5.16

DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER – DAC ..........................................................

69

 

 

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5.17

ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS (ADIN1, ADIN2, ADIN3, ADIN4)

...................69

5.18

I2C SERIAL CONTROL BUS .....................................................................................

71

5.19

BURST TRANSMISSION (TX_ON).............................................................................

72

5.20

REAL TIME CLOCK ................................................................................................

72

 

5.20.1 REAL TIME CLOCK BACKUP SUPPLY (VRTC).........................................................

73

 

5.20.2

RTC ALARM (ALARM).........................................................................................

74

 

5.20.2.1 ALARM OUTPUT FROM THE MODULE..............................................................

74

 

5.20.3 ALARM UTILIZATION AS A WAKE-UP..................................................................

75

6

Antenna Connector ...............................................................................

76

7 Hints for Integrating the Wireless Modem .............................................

78

7.1 SAFETY ADVICE AND PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................

78

 

7.1.1

GENERAL ..........................................................................................................

78

7.2

SIM CARD ................................................................................................................

79

7.3

ANTENNA ................................................................................................................

79

7.4 INSTALLATION OF THE WIRELESS MODEM.................................................................

80

 

7.4.1 WHERE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS MODEM ........................................................

80

 

7.4.1.1

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ......................................................................

80

 

7.4.1.2

SIGNAL STRENGTH ........................................................................................

81

 

7.4.1.3 CONNECTION OF COMPONENTS TO WIRELESS MODEM ...................................

81

 

7.4.1.4

NETWORK AND SUBSCRIPTION.......................................................................

81

 

7.4.2 HOW TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS MODEM ...........................................................

82

 

7.4.2.1

POWER SUPPLY ..............................................................................................

82

 

7.4.2.2

GROUNDS......................................................................................................

82

 

7.4.2.3

AUDIO...........................................................................................................

82

 

7.4.2.4

SOFTWARE UPGRADE .....................................................................................

82

7.5

ANTENNA ................................................................................................................

83

 

7.5.1

GENERAL ..........................................................................................................

83

 

7.5.2

ANTENNA TYPE.................................................................................................

83

 

7.5.3

ANTENNA PLACEMENT ......................................................................................

84

 

7.5.4

THE ANTENNA CABLE........................................................................................

84

 

7.5.5

POSSIBLE COMMUNICATION DISTURBANCES ......................................................

84

8

Embedded Applications ........................................................................

86

 

 

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8.1

FEATURES ................................................................................................................

86

8.2

IMPLEMENTATION....................................................................................................

86

8.2.1 LIMITATIONS.....................................................................................................

86

8.2.2 M2MPOWER IDE (INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT) ...........................

87

9 TCP/IP Stack .........................................................................................

88

9.1

IMPLEMENTATION....................................................................................................

88

10

Technical Data ...................................................................................

89

10.1

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................

89

10.2

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE, NORMAL OPERATION....................................................

90

10.3

RADIO SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................

90

10.4

SIM CARD.............................................................................................................

90

10.5

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION..........................................................................

91

11

Regulatory Notices.............................................................................

93

Developers Kit ............................................................................................

94

12 Introduction to the Universal Developer’s Kit .....................................

95

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Overview

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1 Introduction

1.1 Target Users

The GR64 wireless modems are designed to be integrated into machine-to-machine or man-to-machine communications applications.

They are intended to be used by manufacturers, system integrators, applications developers and developers of wireless communications equipment.

1.2 Prerequisites

It is assumed that the person integrating the wireless modem into an application has a basic understanding of the following:

GSM networking;

Wireless communication and antennas (aerials)

AT commands

ITU-T standard V.24/V.28

Micro controllers and programming

Electronic hardware design

1.3Manual Structure

This manual is composed of three parts.

Part 1- Overview

This section provides a broad overview of the Gx64 family and includes a list of abbreviations used in the manual.

Part 2 - Integrating the Wireless modem

This section describes each of the signals available on the GR64 wireless modem, along with mechanical information. The section also provides you with design guidelines and what is needed to commercialize an application from a regulatory point of view.

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Part 3 – Developer’s Kit

This section lists the contents of the Developer’s Kit and provides the information to setup and use the equipment.

1.4 Notation

The following symbols and admonition notation are used to draw the readers attention to notable, or crucially-important information.

Note

Draws the readers attention to pertinent, useful or interesting information

NOTE

 

 

 

Tip

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provides advice, suggestions, guidance or recommendations which

 

 

 

augment the formal text

 

TIP

 

 

 

 

Caution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cautionary information must be heeded, it draws the readers attention

 

 

 

to the need for understanding, care or watchfulness in relation to the

 

CAUTION

information provided

 

 

 

 

Warning

!Notes marked warning must be heeded, they alert readers to precautionary measures, risks, hazards or safety information which

WARNING directly effects equipment function, warranty or personnel safety

Danger

This information must be heeded, it identifies information and cautionary behavior that otherwise ignored could result in catastrophic

DANGER equipment failure, bodily injury or death

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1.5 Acknowledgements

Parts of this document, including text passages, tables, and illustrations, are reproduced from copyright information by kind permission of Agere Systems Inc.

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2 GR64 Wireless Modem

2.1 About the GR64

The Sony Ericsson Gx64 family of devices are Quad Band GSM/GPRS wireless modems operating in the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 bands.

These products belong to a new generation of Sony Ericsson wireless modems, and are intended to be used in machine-to-machine applications and man-to-machine applications. They are used when there is a need to send and receive data (by SMS, CSD, or GPRS), and make voice calls over the GSM network.

The GR64 conforms to the European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive 2002/95/EC.

The GR64 is available in four variants. Table 1: GR64 Variants lists the hardware and software features for each variant. The device is available in two hardware variants. Each hardware variant is available in two software variants. The first hardware variant (/10 and /30) is equipped with PCM compatible pins but does not have a USB interface or an integrated SIM card holder. The second hardware variant (/20 and /40) is equipped with a USB interface and an integrated SIM card holder, but does not have PCM compatible pins.

Table 1: GR64 Variants

 

 

 

 

 

PCM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIM Card

 

 

 

Embedded

 

 

Variant

 

 

 

Compatible

 

 

 

VREF Input

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holder

 

 

 

Applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

PINS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DPY 102 1494/10

 

 

Yes

 

 

No

 

 

No

 

 

No

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DPY 102 1494/20

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DPY 102 1494/30

 

 

Yes

 

 

No

 

 

No

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DPY 102 1494/40

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

One software variant is designed to be controlled from a micro-controller situated on the host application. The other software variant offers the option to run applications embedded onto the module itself. When using the embedded application version the controlling script can be run internal to the module, with or without the use of an external control.

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A typical application, involves a micro-controller and a wireless modem, in which the micro-controller sends AT commands to the wireless modem via an RS232 communications link.

2.2 Wireless modems in a Communication System

Figure 2.2-1 and Figure 2.2-2 illustrate the main blocks of a wireless communication system using the wireless modem. Figure 2.2-1 shows the communication system when the script is embedded on the wireless modem and Figure 2.2-2 shows the communication system when a micro-controller is used. They also show the communication principles of the system and the interface between the wireless modem and the application. The definitions in the figures, as used elsewhere in this manual, are in accordance with the recommendations of 3GPP TS 27.007.

The MS (mobile station) represents the wireless modem and SIM card. The wireless modem excluding SIM card, is known as the ME (mobile equipment).

The DTE (data terminal equipment) is the controlling application. This can be either an external host or an internal embedded application.

The DCE (data circuit terminating equipment) is the serial communication interface of the MS.

MS

 

 

 

 

 

SIM

GSM

 

 

NETWORK

 

 

 

SIM

SYSTEM

 

 

 

GSM

 

 

 

GSM

 

 

 

ENGINE

 

DC

INTERFACE

ENGINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

STATUS &

 

 

 

RESPONSE

EMBEDDED

 

 

 

APPLICATION

 

 

DCE

DTE

 

 

DCE

DTE

 

 

COMMAND

 

 

 

& CONTROL

 

Figure 2.2-1 Main Blocks in a Wireless System (embedded application)

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MS

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIM

GR64

GSM

 

 

NETWORK

 

 

 

 

SIM

SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

GSM

 

 

 

 

GSM

 

 

 

ENGINE

 

DC

INTERFACE

 

ENGINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

STATUS &

 

 

 

 

RESPONSE

 

 

 

 

DTE

 

 

DCE

 

DTE

 

 

DCE

 

COMMAND

 

 

 

 

& CONTROL

 

 

 

 

Figure 2.2-2 Main Blocks in a Wireless System (external micro-controller)

In accordance with the recommendations of ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunications Standardization Sector) V.24, the TE communicates with the MS over a serial interface.

The functions of the wireless modem follow the recommendations provided by 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) and ITU-T. 3GPP is a collaboration agreement that was established in December 1998. The collaboration agreement brings together a number of telecommunications standards bodies which are known as Organizational Partners. The current Organizational Partners are ARIB, CCSA, ETSI, ATIS, TTA, and TTC.

3GPP specifies a set of AT commands for controlling the GSM element of the wireless modem; these commands are supplemented by Sony Ericsson specific commands.

To find out how to work with AT commands, see the AT Commands Manual.

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2.3 Features

The wireless modem performs a set of telecom services (TS) according to 3GPP release 99 and ITU-T. The functions of the wireless modem are implemented by issuing AT commands over a serial interface.

2.3.1 Types of Mobile Station

The GR64 is a fully Quad Band capable GSM/GPRS mobile station with the characteristics shown in the table below.

Feature

Frequency range (MHz)

Tx

Rx

Channel spacing

Number of channels

Number of TD slots

Duplex spacing

GSM power class

Modulation

Receive sensitivity

GPRS multi-slot class

GSM850

 

E-GSM900

 

GSM1800

 

GSM1900

 

824-849

 

880-915

 

1710-1785 1850-1910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

869-894

 

925-960

 

1805-1880 1930-1990

 

200kHz

 

200kHz

 

200kHz

 

200kHz

 

124

 

174

 

374

 

299

 

8

8

8

8

 

45MHz

 

45MHz

 

95MHz

 

80MHz

 

4 (2W)

 

4 (2W)

 

1 (1W)

 

1 (1W)

 

GMSK

<-102dBm at antenna connector

Class 10

2.3.2 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

The maximum length of a text mode SMS message is 160 characters using 7-bit encoding. The wireless modem supports up to six concatenated messages to extend this function. Concatenation is performed by the host application.

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2.3.3 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 networkoperator specific.

For the inter-connection of audio, the wireless modem offers both single ended and balanced analogue input and output lines. Direct interface to the digital PCM (pulse code modulation) bus used within the wireless modem is available, thus by-passing the internal analogue circuitry. The wireless modems support HR, FR, EFR and AMR vocoders.

2.3.4 Data

The wireless modem supports the following data protocols:

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)

The wireless modem is a Class B terminal. The wireless modem is GPRS multi-slot class10 (4+2) enabled, capable of receiving at a maximum of four timeslots per frame (down link), and transmitting in two timeslots per frame (up link). See section 2.3.5 for multi-slot allocation by class.

CSD (Circuit Switched Data)

The GR64 wireless modem is capable of establishing a CSD communication at 9.6 kbps over the air.

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2.3.5GPRS Multi-Slot Support

GSM Multi-slot classes supported by Gx64 devices

 

Multislot

 

 

 

Maximum slot allocation

 

 

 

Allowable

 

 

 

Max data rate

 

 

Class

 

 

 

Downlink

 

 

 

Uplink

 

 

 

Active

 

 

 

Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

4

 

1

 

5

 

 

1 up; 4 down

 

 

8-12Kbps Send

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32-48Kbps Receive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 up; 4 down

 

 

8-12Kbps Send

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32-48Kbps Receive

10

 

 

4

 

2

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16-24Kbps Send

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 up; 3 down

24-36Kbps Receive

2.3.6 SIM Card

The GR64 supports an external SIM card through its system connector. A variant of the GR64 also supports an on-card SIM. For dual SIM support, automated SIMswitching is available. Both 3V and 1.8V SIM technology is supported. Older, 5V SIM technology is not supported.

A mechanical variant of the GS64 also supports an on-card SIM. For dual SIM support, automated SIM-switching is available. Only one SIM is active at any one time, it is not possible to concurrently register on more than one network.

2.3.7 Power Consumption

 

 

Feature

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep Mode

 

 

 

Idle Mode

 

 

 

Transmit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRX 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSM850 & E-GSM900

 

Voice/CSD

 

 

1.6 mA

 

 

17 mA

 

 

2000 mA

 

 

 

Data (GPRS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSM1800 & GSM1900

 

Voice/CSD

 

 

1.6 mA

 

 

16 mA

 

 

1450 mA

 

 

 

Data (GPRS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power consumption figures shown represent typical average current for maximum transmitted power, single uplink (transmit) slot, and single downlink (receive) slot. The module will consume more average power in different multi-slot configurations, the worst case being that of two uplink and three downlink slots.

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2.3.8 Operating Environment

Parameter

 

Min

 

Max

 

Units

Operating Temperature

 

-30

 

+75

 

°C

Humidity

 

 

 

95

 

%RH

Storage Temperature

-40

+85

 

°C

For complete details of the environmental specification please refer to Para. 10.5.

2.3.9 Other Features

The GR64 supports many other features, including:

3GPP TS 27.010 multiplexing

GPS interoperability

SIM application tool kit, class 2 release 99 compliant

On board TCP/IP stack

In addition, customers have the option of a GS64 software variant which adds embedded application functionality.

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2.4 Service and Support

2.4.1 Web Pages

Visit the Sony Ericsson M2M extranet web site for the following information:

Where to buy wireless modems or for recommendations concerning accessories and components

Local contact details for customer support in your region

FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Access to the Sony Ericsson extranet site requires a user account and password. Accounts can be arranged through your local account manager.

The extranet web site address is:

https://extranet.sonyericsson.com/collaborationarea/m2m/default.aspx

2.4.2 AT Commands Manual

The AT Commands Manual provides users with all the AT commands that can be used with the wireless modem. AT commands appear in logical groups and contain the command, a description of its functionality and an example of use.

2.4.3 M2mpower Application Guide

The M2mpower Application Guide provides users with all the information they need to build an application using the M2mpower support environment. This manual is supplied as part of the M2mpower package.

2.4.4 Developer’s Kit

Sony Ericsson provides the developer’s kit to get you started quickly. The kit includes the following hardware which is required to begin the development of an application:

This Integrator’s Manual

RS232 cable

Developer’s kit hardware

Headset

Developer’s kit accessories

Antenna

Power supply

 

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Make sure to order the M2M module(s) that are applicable to the needs of your organization. Also, ensure that you have computer or micro-controller. The AT command manual provides the necessary command and control reference to drive the module.

2.5 Precautions

The wireless modems are ESD protected up to ±15kV on all 2.8V IO pins. All other pins are protected up to ±2kV. Integrators must follow electronic device handling precautions when working with any electronic device system to ensure no damage occurs to the host or the wireless modem. In the section ‘Integrating the Wireless modem’, users will find more information about safety and product care. Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified in ‘Technical Data’ section.

2.6 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use

Users must follow the general usage outlined in this chapter before using the GR64 for any purpose.

2.6.1General Usage

Always treat the product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.

Do not expose the product to liquid.

Avoid exposing the product to moisture or high humidity environments.

Do not expose the product to extreme high or low temperatures beyond those specified for operation and storage.

Do not expose the product to open flames or lit tobacco products.

Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product.

Do not paint the product.

Do not use the product near medical equipment without requesting permission.

Do not use the product when in, or around aircraft, or areas posted “turn off twoway radio”.

Do not use the product in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists.

Do not place the product or install wireless equipment in the area above a vehicle’s air bag.

Do not attempt to disassemble the product; only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform servicing.

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2.6.2 Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and SAR

Your wireless modem device is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver (transceiver). When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio frequency fields).

Governments around the world have adopted comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure for the general population. The levels include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health, and to account for any variations in measurements.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a transceiver. The SAR value is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of the transceiver while operating can be well below this value. This is because the transceiver is designed to use the minimum power required to reach the network.

The GR64 wireless modem device has been approved for applications where the antenna is located >20cm from the body. In all other configurations the integrator is responsible for meeting the local SAR regulations.

Integrators of the GR64 wireless modem device are responsible for ensuring that they meet the SAR regulatory requirements of the countries in which they intend to operate the device, and that their documentation contains the relevant SAR declaration, certification information, and user guidance as appropriate.

More information on radio frequency exposure and SAR can be found at www.sonyericsson.com.

2.6.3 Personal Medical Devices

Wireless modem devices may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and certain other implanted equipment. If a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is maintained between the GR64 module’s radiating antenna and a pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If the integrator’s application is likely to be situated in the vicinity of personnel, a suitable warning should be contained in the equipment manual to this effect.

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2.6.4 Disposal of Old Electronic Equipment

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the Sony Ericsson regional sales office.

2.7 Product Marking

Your attention is drawn to the Regulatory Notices contained in Section 11, specifically the paragraph pertaining to the FCC marking requirements for devices in which the GR64 is installed. Any device that integrates the GR64, which is subject to FCC regulatory approval, must have an exterior label identifying the GR64 FCC ID number.

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Abbreviations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abbreviation

 

Explanation

 

 

AMR

 

Adaptive Multi Rate

 

 

ATMS

 

Audio to Mobile Station

 

 

AFMS

 

Audio from Mobile Station

 

 

CBM

 

Cell Broadcast Message

 

 

CBS

 

Cell Broadcast Service

 

 

CSD

 

Circuit Switched Data

 

 

DCE

 

Data Circuit Terminating Equipment

 

 

DK

 

Developer’s Kit

 

 

DTE

 

Data Terminal Equipment

 

 

DTMF

 

Dual Tone Multi Frequency

 

 

EA

 

Embedded Application

 

 

EFR

 

Enhanced Full Rate

 

 

EMC

 

Electro-Magnetic Compatibility

 

 

ETSI

 

European Telecommunication Standards Institute

 

 

FR

 

Full Rate

 

 

GPRS

 

General Packet Radio Service

 

 

GPS

 

Global Positioning System

 

 

GSM

 

Global System for Mobile Communication

 

 

HR

 

Half Rate

 

 

IDE

 

Integrated Development Environment

 

 

IP

 

Internet Protocol

 

 

ITU-T

 

International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunications

 

 

 

(Standardization Sector)

 

 

 

 

 

 

LDO

 

Low-Dropout

 

 

M2mpower

 

Sony Ericsson’s powerful support environment

 

 

ME

 

Mobile Equipment

 

 

MMCX

 

Micro Miniature Coax

 

 

MO

 

Mobile Originated

 

 

MS

 

Mobile Station

 

 

MT

 

Mobile Terminated

 

 

PCM

 

Pulse Code Modulation

 

 

PDU

 

Protocol Data Unit

 

 

RF

 

Radio Frequency

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Abbreviation

 

Explanation

RFU

 

Reserved for Future Use

RLP

 

Radio Link Protocol

RTC

 

Real Time Clock

SDP

 

Service Discovery Protocol

SIM

 

Subscriber Identity Module

SMS

 

Short Message Service

TCP

 

Transport Control Protocol

UDP

 

User Datagram Protocol

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Integrating the Wireless

Modem

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Sony BC051021 Users Manual

4 Mechanical Description

4.1 Interface Description

The pictures below show the mechanical design of the wireless modem along with the positions of the different connectors and mounting holes. The wireless modem is protected with tin coated steel ASI 1008/1010 covers that meet the environmental and EMC requirements.

 

wireless modem

system connector

shielded circuits

 

Figure 4.1-1 Wireless modem viewed from below

mounting hole &

 

 

 

 

antenna connector

ground connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

integrated SIM holder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 4.1-2 Wireless modem, viewed from above (Integrated SIM holder variant)

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Please note the following:

Mounting holes positioned at the corners make it possible to securely bolt the wireless modem into your application.

Keypad, display, microphone, speaker and battery are not part of the wireless modem.

For the GR64 variant without an integrated SIM holder, the SIM card is mounted in the user application, external to the wireless modem (this is also an option for the integrated SIM holder variant).

The GS64 variant without an integrated SIM holder has no components mounted on the top-side.

The System Connector is a 60-pin, standard 0.05 in (1.27 mm) pitch type. The pins and their electrical characteristics are described in Section 5, together with the System Connector Interface.

Information about the Antenna Connector is found in Section 6.

Antenna Connector details are found in Section 6.

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4.2 Physical Dimensions

Figure 4.2-1 Dimensions of the Wireless modem (Integrated SIM variant)

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