Telit Wireless Solutions GC864-QUAD-C9 Hardware User's Manual

GC864-QUAD-C9 Hardware User Guide

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GC864-QUAD-C9 Hardware User Guide

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Disclaimer

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Telit disclaims any and all responsibility for the application of the devices
characterized in this document, and notes that the application of the device must
comply with the safety standards of the applicable country, and where applicable,
with the relevant wiring rules.

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2. AUDIENCE ........................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3. CONTACT INFORMATION, SUPPORT ..................................................................................................... 4

1.4. DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................................ 5

1.5. TEXT CONVENTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 5

1.6. RELATED DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.7. DOCUMENT HISTORY ......................................................................................................................... 6

2. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................ 7

2.1. VIEW OF GC864-QUAD-C9............................................................................................................... 7

3. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................................. 8

3.1. POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 8

3.2. GC864-QUAD-C9 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS ..................................................................................... 9

3.3. GC864-QUAD-C9 MODULE CONNECTIONS........................................................................................ 10

3.3.1. ZIF Connector Pin-Out ........................................................................................................... 10

3.3.2. STAT LED ............................................................................................................................. 11

3.3.3. VAUX Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 11

3.3.3.1. VAUX1 Power Output ..................................................................................................................... 11

3.4. CONNECTIVITY TO THE ZIF INTERFACE ............................................................................................... 12

3.5. SERIAL PORTS ................................................................................................................................ 13

3.5.1. UART connectivity – serial port .............................................................................................. 13

3.6. AUDIO SECTION OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 13

3.7. EXTERNAL SIM HOLDER IMPLEMENTATION ......................................................................................... 13

4. MOUNTING THE GC864-QUAD-C9 ..................................................................................................... 14

5. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ISSUES ............................................................................................... 15

6. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................................... 16

7. LIST OF ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................................... 17

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1. Introduction

The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by Telit Communications S.p.A. for its use,
nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from
its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of
Telit Communications S.p.A. other than for circuitry embodied in Telit products. This
document is subject to change without notice.

1.1. Scope

The scope of this document is to provide a hardware description of the Telit GC864­QUAD-C9 module, which is based on the Telit GE864-QUAD module and, as such,
only the added functionalities of the design will be taken into consideration.

1.2. Audience

This document is intended for customers integrating the GC864-QUAD-C9 in their
project.

1.3. Contact Information, Support

For general contact, technical support, to report documentation errors and to order
manuals, contact Telit’s Technical Support Center (TTSC) at:

[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Alternatively, use:

http://www.telit.com/en/products/technical-support-center/contact.php

For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for
recommendations on accessories and components visit:

http://www.telit.com

To register for product news and announcements or for product questions contact
Telit's Technical Support Center (TTSC).

Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your
comments and suggestions for improvements.

Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.

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1.4. Document Organization

This document contains the following chapters:

“Chapter 1: “Introduction” provides a scope for this document, target audience,

contact and support information, and text conventions.

“Chapter 2: “Overview” gives an overview of the features of the product.

“Chapter 3: “System Characteristics” describes in details the characteristics of the

product, providing information such as power supply requirements, mechanical
dimensions and interfaces specifics.

“Chapter 4: “Mounting the GC864-QUAD-C9” provides some recommendations to

follow while mounting the module onto the hosting application.

“Chapter 5: “Conformity Assessment Issues” provides some fundamental hints about

the conformity assessment that the final application might need.

“Chapter 6: “Safety Recommendation” provides some safety recommendations that

must be followed by the customer in the design of the application that makes use of
the GC864-QUAD-C9.

1.5. Text Conventions

Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the
module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment
may fail or malfunction.

Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure
or bodily injury may occur.

Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when
integrating the module.

All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.

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1.6. Related documents

a. GE864 and GC864 Product description, 80273ST10008a

b. GE864 Hardware User Guide, 1vv0300694

c. Telit’s GSM/GPRS Family Software User Guide, 1vv0300784

d. AT Commands Reference Guide, 80000ST10025a

e. SIM Holder Design Guides, 80000NT10001a

f. Audio Settings Application Note, 80000NT10007a

1.7. Document History

Revision

Date

Changes

Location

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2009-04-22

First issue

Trieste