Eurotech COM-1480 Owner's manual

Brand: Eurotech

Model: COM-1480

Type: Owner's manual

Eurotech COM-1480

The Eurotech COM-1480 is a high-speed multimode wireless communication module that brings high-speed wireless connectivity to PC/104 and PC/104-Plus devices. With the COM-1480, you can access HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) networks, providing fast and reliable internet access wherever you are. The COM-1480 is also equipped with a GPS receiver, allowing you to track your location and use GPS-enabled applications.

In addition to HSDPA and GPS, the COM-1480 also features an analog audio interface, allowing you to connect external audio devices such as speakers or microphones. The COM-1480 is easy to install and use, and it comes with all the software you need to get started.

Eurotech COM-1480

COM-1480

PC/104

-Plus High Speed Multimode Wireless Communication Module

USER MANUAL

Rev 3.1 – 24 January 2012 – COM-1480_UserMan_EN_3.1

Trademarks

All trademarks both marked and unmarked appearing in this document are the property of their respective

owners.

Revision history

REVISION

DESCRIPTION

DATE

2.0

First release Hardware & Software manual joined together

18 September 2010

2.1

New manual layout

17 October 2008

2.2

• New manual layout

• Added COM-1480 versions on page 12

•

Minor changes

21 April 2010

3.0

Complete manual update

21 December 2011

3.1

Updated HSUPA features

24 January 2012

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Table of contents

Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Revision history ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Table of contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Important user information .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Alerts that can be found throughout this manual ......................................................................................................... 5

Safety notices and warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere .......................................................................................................... 6

Antistatic precautions ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Connection to power supply or other devices ........................................................................................................ 6

Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Ventilation............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Life support policy ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

CE notice ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

WEEE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

RoHS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Technical assistance ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Transportation ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Device labelling ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Product overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Product specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Jumpers Description .................................................................................................................................................. 12

LED Indicators Description ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Connectors Description ............................................................................................................................................. 14

How to connect your product to other PC/104 & PC/104-Plus devices .................................................................... 15

The ISA bus: J1 and J2 ........................................................................................................................................ 15

The PCI bus: J3 ................................................................................................................................................... 16

The stack assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 17

HSUPA Section ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

J13: HSUPA Antenna Connector ......................................................................................................................... 18

J4: External SIM card holder ................................................................................................................................ 18

J8: On-board Push/Push SIM card holder ........................................................................................................... 19

GPS Section .............................................................................................................................................................. 20

J9: GPS Antenna Connector ................................................................................................................................ 20

LD4: GPS acquisition status ................................................................................................................................ 20

Configuration Notes ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Audio Section ............................................................................................................................................................. 21

J5: External analog audio interface ...................................................................................................................... 21

O. S. specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

Windows CE 5.0 specifications ................................................................................................................................. 22

Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

Software provided ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Install instructions ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Access the HSDPA .............................................................................................................................................. 22

Access the GPS ................................................................................................................................................... 22

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Windows XP/XPe specifications ................................................................................................................................ 23

Install instructions ................................................................................................................................................. 23

Access the HSDPA .............................................................................................................................................. 23

Access the GPS ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Linux specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 24

Accessing the HSDPA ......................................................................................................................................... 24

Accessing the GPS .............................................................................................................................................. 24

Windows XP driver installation.................................................................................................................................. 25

Installing the GPS ports – Part 1 ............................................................................................................................... 25

Installing the GPS ports – Part 2 ............................................................................................................................... 28

Installing the GPS ports – NMEA Verification ........................................................................................................... 31

Installing the Modem ports ........................................................................................................................................ 34

AT commands supported ........................................................................................................................................... 37

Physical characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 38

Electrical Operating Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 38

Environmental Characteristics ................................................................................................................................... 38

MTBF ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Mechanical Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................ 39

Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................ 41

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Important user information

Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual before using the device.

Whenever you have any doubts regarding the operation of this device, first consult this manual, and then if you

are still unable to resolve your issue, contact the Eurotech Technical Support Team for assistance.

To lower the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire or damage to equipment, you must observe the

following precautions, as well as using good technical judgment, whenever installing or using this

device.

Eurotech has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this document; however, Eurotech assumes no

liability resulting from any error/omission in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

Eurotech reserves the right to revise this document or to make changes to its content at any time without any

obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.

Alerts that can be found throughout this manual

SYMBOL

MEANING

DANGER!

Information highlighting potential electrical shock hazards:

• Personal injury or death could occur.

• Damage to the system, connected peripheral devices, or software could occur.

Always use appropriate safety precautions. Also ensure that the installation meets all the requirements as

set out for the environment that the equipment will be deployed in.

WARNING!

Information highlighting potential hazards:

• Personal injury or death could occur.

• Damage to the system, connected peripheral devices, or software could occur.

Always use appropriate safety precautions. Also ensure that the installation meets all the requirements as

set out for the environment that the equipment will be deployed in.

NOTE

These will highlight important features or instructions.

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Safety notices and warnings

Users must observe the following safety precautions during all phases of operation, service, and repair of the

device. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates

safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the device.

Eurotech assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

The safety precautions listed below represent warnings of certain dangers of which Eurotech is aware. You, as

the user of the device, should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions necessary for the safe

operation of the device in your operating environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere

WARNING!

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any

electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Antistatic precautions

WARNING!

To avoid ESD (Electro Static Discharge) damage, always use appropriate antistatic precautions

when handing any electronic equipment.

Connection to power supply or other devices

DANGER!

Before applying power to the system, thoroughly review all installation, operation, and safety

instructions.

Failure to install the system power supply correctly or to follow all operating instructions correctly

may create an electrical shock hazard, which can result in personal injury or loss of life, and/or

damage to equipment or other property

• To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.

• Only start the device with a power supply that meets the requirements stated on the voltage label. In

case of uncertainties about the required power supply, please contact the Eurotech Technical Support

Team or the electricity authority

• Before connecting other equipment carefully read any supplied instructions

• Always disconnect the power before connecting or disconnecting cables

• Do not perform connections with wet hands

• Check any power cords for damage before use

• Use certified power cables. The power cable must meet the requirements (voltage and current) of the

device.

• Position cables with care. Avoid positioning cables in places where they may be trampled on or

compressed by objects placed on them. Take particular care of the plug, power-point and outlet of

power cable

• Avoid overcharging any power outlets

• Only apply power to the device or connected equipment after checking that all the above conditions

have been met

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Installation

WARNING!

• Verify that the mounting location can withstand the added loads caused by the addition of the device, it

should be firmly secured so that it will not cause any potentially hazardous situations (e.g. falling down

due to vibration or shock)

•

Do not operate the device near heat sources or flames.

NOTE:

If the device must be moved from one place to another with different ambient temperatures, ensure sufficient

time for the temperature of the device to stabilize before repowering.

Ventilation

WARNING!

Ensure adequate ventilation to avoid overheating, Eurotech suggests the following steps:

• When installing the device within a cabinet, rack or other enclosed space, be sure to leave sufficient

space to allow adequate air circulation

• Do not block any ventilation openings

Maintenance

DANGER!

• Never open, dismantle or repair the device!

• For your maintenance or repair requirement please contact a qualified Eurotech engineer.

If the device does not function correctly and you are unable to find a solution, feel free to contact

the Eurotech Technical Support Team.

If the equipment does not work properly - especially if smells unusual - unplug it immediately and contact the

Eurotech Technical Support Team (see last page of this manual for details).

Cleaning

WARNING!

When you clean the device, remember to:

• Ensure sufficient ESD protection during the cleaning process.

• Remove any power from the device.

• When cleaning an enclosed system or peripheral use a dry cloth on the external casing.

• With single boards, use only a low power air brush or soft bristled paintbrush.

• Do not use detergents, aerosol sprays, solvents or abrasive sponges.

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Life support policy

WARNING!

Users must not use Eurotech products as critical components of life support devices or systems without the

express written approval of Eurotech Spa.

Warranty

Please contact your local Eurotech Sales Office for detailed warranty terms and conditions.

See the last page of this manual for further details.

CE notice

This product has the CE labelling in accordance with the 1999/5/EC regulations.

Eurotech shall not be liable for use of its products with equipment (i.e. power supplies,

personal computers, etc.) that are not CE marked.

WEEE

The information below complies with the regulations set out in the 2002/96/EC directive, subsequently

superseded by 2003/108/EC. It refers electrical and electronic equipment and the waste management of such

products.

When disposing of a device, including all of its components, subassemblies and materials that are an integral

part of the product, you should consider the WEEE directive.

The use of the following symbol, attached to the equipment, packaging, instruction

literature, or the guarantee sheet, states that the device has been marketed after August

13th 2005, and implies that you must separate all of its components when possible, and

dispose of them in accordance with local waste disposal legislations:

• Because of the substances present in the equipment, improper use or disposal of the refuse can cause

damage to human health and the environment.

• With reference to WEEE, it is compulsory not to dispose of the equipment with normal urban refuse; an

arrangement for separate collection and disposal is essential.

• To avoid any possible legal implications users should contact the local waste collection body for full recycling

information.

RoHS

This device, including all the components, subassemblies and the consumable materials that are an integral

part of the product, have been manufactured in compliance with the European directive 2002/95/EC known as

the RoHS directive (Restrictions of the use of certain Hazardous Substances). This directive targets the

reduction of certain hazardous substances previously used in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

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Technical assistance

For any technical questions, or if you cannot isolate a problem with your device, or for any enquiry about repair

and returns policies, feel free to contact your local Eurotech Technical Support Team (see the last page of this

manual for details).

Transportation

When transporting any module or system, for any reason, it should be packed using anti-static material and

placed in a sturdy box with enough packing material to adequately cushion it.

Warning:

Any product returned to Eurotech that is damaged due to inappropriate packaging will not be

covered by the warranty!

Device labelling

On the external side of the ISA Bus connector, you will find several labels displaying the following:

• Batch Number

• Serial Number

• Model Number

• Hardware Revision

NOTE:

The actual location of these labels may vary depending on the product purchased.

For example: If no ISA bus is present, the PCI bus may be used instead.

However, the labelling formats will remain the same

Serial Number

Model Number

Hardware Revision

Batch Number

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Product overview

This manual describes the main characteristics of the Eurotech COM-1480.

The COM-1480 is a highly integrated low power PC/104-Plus board with advanced wireless communication

technologies, making it the ideal choice for a wide spectrum of mobile applications.

The COM-1480 integrates the Sierra Wireless MC8790V embedded HSUPA module and the Fastrax iTRAX03

GPS receiver.

The Sierra Wireless MC8790V module provides wide area wireless data access at speeds up to 7.2 Mbps

downlink and up to 5.76 Mbps uplink. The module offers UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE

network access.

The Fastrax iTRAX03 is a low-power, high-sensitivity, 12-channel GPS receiver.

The COM-1480 is available in two configurations:

• COM-1480-03: This is the standard configuration where the HSUPA module is installed on the bottom

side of the board

• COM-1480-02: This is the optional configuration where the HSUPA module is installed on the top side

of the board

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Product specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

General features

• PC/104-Plus compliant architecture

• MCX antenna connectors

• External SIM connector

• External audio interface

Main HSUPA features

Model:

Sierra Wireless MC8790V

Air interface:

HSUPA, HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM

Frequency bands:

WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz

EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Key features:

Peak downlink speeds up to 7.2 Mbps

Peak uplink speeds up to 5.76 Mbps

Main GPS features

Model:

Fastrax iTrax03

Receiver:

GPS L1 C/A-code, SPS

Channels:

12, independent

Protocols:

NMEA-0183 and proprietary iTalk™ binary protocol

Update rate:

1 fix/s (user configurable up to 3 Hz)

Accuracy:

Position: 1.2 m (CEP95)

Velocity: 0.1 m/s

Time: 20 ns RMS

Reacquisition:

100 ms (typical)

Tracking Sensitivity:

156 -dBm

Power consumption:

100 mW typical (without antenna bias)

Serial port configuration:

Port 0: NMEA (default), iTALK optional

Port 1: iTalk

Serial data format:

8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

Serial data speed:

600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400,

57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600 baud.

NMEA: 4800 (default), iTalk: 115200 (default).

Power Supply

• Nominal input voltage 5.0 V DC

• Nominal input current 0.6 A

For further information refer to ‘Electrical Operating Characteristics’ on page 38

Temperature

• Operating: -25 to +60 °C

• Storage : -30°C to +85 °C

Relative Humidity

<95% at 40°C non-condensing

MTBF (Ground benign; +25 °C)

397000 hours

Dimensions (L x W x H; mm)

254 x 129 x 83

Available Operating System

•

Windows CE 5.0, XP, XPe; Linux

Optional features/Accessories

• Conformal coating

• Custom Connectors

• Antenna starter kits with magnetic mount GSM/GPS antennas:

o ACS-9110-01 (5-band HSDPA antenna kit)

o ACS-9111-00 (GPS antenna kit)

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Jumpers Description

Each jumper is shown as JP followed by its designated number.

Figure 1. Jumpers location

Jumper

Type

Function

Options

Default

JP1 and JP2

2 pin

PCI slot

selection

JP2 JP1 SLOT

Closed Closed Slot #1

Closed Open Slot #2

Open Closed Slot #3

Open Open Slot #4

Slot #1

JP3

2 pin

Reserved

Open

JP4

2 pin

Reserved

Open

Table 1. Jumper Functions

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LED Indicators Description

Each LED is shown as LD followed by its designated number.

Figure 2. LED locations

LED #

Status / Function

Colour

LD1

Reserved

Green

LD2

Reserved

Green

LD3

HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE card status:

ON: HSDPA module activity

OFF: No HSDPA module activity

Green

LD4

GPS acquisition status (Pulse per Second: PPS):

OFF: No satellites acquired

Blinking: Satellites acquired (PPS present)

Green

Table 2. LED functions

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Connectors Description

Connectors are shown as J followed by its designated number and a red pad indicates pin 1.

Connectors J10, J11, J12, J14, J15, J17 and J18 are reserved and will not be described.

Figure 3. Connector layout: top and bottom sides

Connector #

Function

Format

Q.ty of pins

Pitch (mm)

Counterpart

PC/104 (PC/XT)

PC104

Ept 962-61323-12

64 (32x2)

2.54

PC104

Ept 962-61323-12

PC/104 (PC/AT)

PC104

Ept 962-61203-12

40 (20x2)

2.54

PC104

Ept 962-61203-12

PC/104-Plus

PC104-Plus

Ept 264-60303-12

120 (30x4)

2.00

PC104-Plus

Ept 264-60303-12

External SIM connector

Male HE14 Header

AMP 281742-6

10 (5x2)

2.54

Female HE14 Housing

AMP 281839-5

External audio interface

Male HE14 Header

AMP 281742-6

10 (5x2)

2.54

Female HE14 Housing

AMP 281839-5

J6 / J6A

Mini PCI express socket

(For the HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE card)

Mini PCI Express SMT

J7 / J7A(*)

Mini PCI express socket

(For the HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE card)

Mini PCI Express SMT

On-board Push/Push SIM card

holder

SIM Push-push SMT

2.00

GPS antenna connector

Female Coax MCX

Male Coax MCX

J13

HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE

antenna connector

Female Coax MCX

Male Coax MCX

(*) This configuration is optional. Contact Eurotech for further information.

Table 3. Connector Functions

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How to connect your product to other PC/104 & PC/104-Plus devices

The ISA bus: J1 and J2

The ISA Bus (J1 and J2) allows you to connect the COM-1480 according to the PC/104 specifications.

J1 and J2 include KEY pins (B10 and C20); these are filled holes in the upper side and missing pins in the lower

side of the bus. KEY pins avoid the incorrect connection with other modules.

Figure 4. ISA bus layout

Pin #

Signal

Pin #

Signal

IOCHK#

GND

SD7

RSTDRV

SD6

VDD

SD5

IRQ9

SD4

-5V

SD3

DRQ2

SD2

-12V

Pin #

Signal

Pin #

Signal

SD1

ZEROWS#

GND

SD0

+12V

MEMCS16#

SBHE#

A10

IOCHRDY

B10

KEY pin

IOCS16#

LA23

A11

AEN

B11

SMEMW#

IRQ10

LA22

A12

SA19

B12

SMEMR#

IRQ11

LA21

A13

SA18

B13

IOW#

IRQ12

LA20

A14

SA17

B14

IOR#

IRQ15

LA19

A15

SA16

B15

DACK3#

IRQ14/ROMCS#

LA18

A16

SA15

B16

DRQ3

DACK0#

LA17

A17

SA14

B17

DACK1#

D10

DRQ0

C10

MEMR#

A18

SA13

B18

DRQ1

D11

DACK5#

C11

MEMW#

A19

SA12

B19

REFRESH#

D12

DRQ5

C12

SD8

A20

SA11

B20

SYSCLK

D13

DACK6#

C13

SD9

A21

SA10

B21

IRQ7

D14

DRQ6

C14

SD10

A22

SA9

B22

IRQ6

D15

DACK7#

C15

SD11

A23

SA8

B23

IRQ5

D16

DRQ7

C16

SD12

A24

SA7

B24

IRQ4

D17

VDD

C17

SD13

A25

SA6

B25

IRQ3

D18

MASTER#

C18

SD14

A26

SA5

B26

DACK2#

D19

GND

C19

SD15

A27

SA4

B27

D20

GND

C20

KEY pin

A28

SA3

B28

BALE

A29

SA2

B29

VDD

A30

SA1

B30

OSC

A31

SA0

B31

GND

A32

GND

B32

GND

Table 4. ISA bus pinout

NOTES:

• The ISA bus signals are not used by the COM-1480 board

• For further information about the ISA bus refer to the PC/104 consortium website www.pc104.org

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The PCI bus: J3

The PCI bus (J3) allows you to connect the COM-1480 according to the PC/104-Plus specifications.

Figure 5. PCI BUS layout

Pin #

GND

Reserved

AD00

VI/O

AD02

AD01

+5V

AD05

GND

AD04

AD03

C/BE0#

AD07

GND

AD06

GND

AD09

AD08

GND

AD11

VI/O

AD10

M66EN

AD14

AD13

GND

AD12

+3.3V

C/BE1#

AD15

+3.3V

SERR#

GND

Reserved

PAR

GND

PERR#

+3.3V

Reserved

STOP#

+3.3V

LOCK#

GND

+3.3V

TRDY#

GND

DEVSEL#

FRAME#

GND

IRDY#

+3.3V

GND

AD16

+3.3V

C/BE2#

AD18

+3.3V

AD17

GND

AD21

AD20

GND

AD19

+3.3V

AD23

AD22

+3.3V

IDSEL0

GND

IDSEL1

IDSEL2

AD24

C/BE3#

VI/O

IDSEL3

GND

AD26

AD25

GND

AD29

+5V

AD28

AD27

+5V

AD30

GND

AD31

REQ0#

GND

REQ1#

VI/O

GND

REQ2#

+5V

GNT0#

GNT1#

VI/O

GNT2#

GND

+5V

CLK0

GND

CLK1

CLK2

+5V

CLK3

GND

INTD#

+5V

RST#

+12V

INTA#

INTB#

INTC#

-12V

REQ3#

GNT3#

GND

Table 5. J3 pinout

NOTE:

For further information about the PCI bus refer to the PC/104 consortium website www.pc104.org

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The stack assembly

The ISA and PCI buses of the COM-1480 are designed to allow it to be connected with other PC/104 and/or

PC/104-Plus devices and form a stack assembly.

Follow this procedure to ensure that the stack assembly is assembled in the right way.

WARNING!

Appropriate ESD (Electro Static Discharge) precautions should be used for the following procedure.

1. Make sure that all the power sources are turned off

2. Select and install standoffs as required to correctly position the module on the stack

3. Remove the module from its anti-static bag

4. Check the stacking order; make sure an XT bus card will not be placed between two AT bus cards or it will

interrupt the AT bus signals.

5. Check that keying pins in the ISA bus are correctly positioned

6. Hold the module by its edges and orient it so that the bus connector pins line up with the matching connector

on the stack.

7. Press the module evenly onto the stack.

Figure 6 shows a typical module stack with:

• two PC/104 modules

• one PC/104 16-BIT module

• one PC/104 8-BIT module.

The maximum number of modules is four in addition to the Host Board.

Figure 6. A typical module stack

WARNING!

Do not force the module onto the stack!

Wiggling the module or applying too much pressure may damage it.

If the module does not readily press into place, remove it, check for bent pins or out-of-place keying

pins, and try again.

0.6 in. (15mm) Spacers (4 plcs.)

Stackthrough

8-bit module

0.435 in. (11 mm)

0.6 in. (15 mm)

Stackthrough

16-bit module

Stackthrough

PC/104Plus module

Non-Stackthrough

PC/104Plus module

0.6 in. (15mm) Spacers (4 plcs.)

0.100 in. (2.54 mm)

0.062 in. (1.57 mm)

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HSUPA Section

Warning:

Before using the HSUPA features, read the safety and hazards notices contained in the manual of

the HSUPA card installed on-board your COM-1480.

Contact the Eurotech Technical Support Team for further information.

J13: HSUPA Antenna Connector

J13 is a Female MCX connector for the HSUPA antenna.

Figure 7. J13 layout

The antenna you will select must support the frequencies displayed in “Product specifications” on page 11. The

starter kit (ACS-9110-01) contains a high quality antenna and adapter cable: refer to the technical datasheet

Td0033 (www.eurotech.com/DLA/AN/Td0033.pdf).

For further information on compatible antennas, please contact your local OEM accessories distributor.

J4: External SIM card holder

J4 allows you to connect an external SIM card holder.

Figure 8. J4 layout

Pin #

Function

Pin #

Function

Ground

Power

Reset

Ground

Data

Ground

Clock

SIM presence

Power

Ground

Table 6. J4 Pinout

Warning:

DO NOT USE J4 and J8 at the same time.

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J8: On-board Push/Push SIM card holder

J8 is a Push/Push (Push to lock / Push to Eject) SIM card holder.

It is located on the bottom side of the COM-1480.

Insert the SIM card as showed in the figure below.

Figure 9. J8 layout and SIM card insertion guideline

Warning:

DO NOT USE J4 and J8 at the same time.

Important SIM card notes

• It is recommended to select only good quality SIM cards, reliable for automotive applications (enhanced

performance SIM cards).

If the SIM card fails to operate and communicate with the wireless engine the COM-1480 will no longer

operate.

Please consult your mobile operator for availability of enhanced performance SIM cards.

• The on-board SIM card-holder has an internal locking mechanism that will only open with user

intervention.

• Optionally, an external SIM-card solution is available. Contact Eurotech for further information.

Warning:

Only insert or remove the SIM card when the power is OFF!

SIM card

Push to lock / Push to eject

Connectors Description COM-1480 User Manual

COM-1480_UserMan_EN_3.1

GPS Section

The COM-1480 integrates the Fastrax iTrax03 12-channel low power GPS receiver:

FEATURE

DESCRIPTION

Model

Fastrax iTrax03

Receiver

GPS L1 C/A-code, SPS

Channels

12, independent

Protocols

NMEA-0183 and proprietary iTalk™ binary protocol

Update rate

1 fix/s (user configurable up to 3 Hz)

Accuracy

• Position: 1.2 m (CEP95)

• Velocity: 0.1 m/s

•

Time: 20 ns RMS

Reacquisition

100 ms (typical)

Tracking Sensitivity

156 -dBm

Power consumption

100 mW typical (without antenna bias)

Serial port configuration

• Port 0: NMEA (default), iTALK optional

•

Port 1: iTalk

Serial data format

8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

Serial data speed (baud)

600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400,

57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600

NMEA: 4800 (default), iTalk: 115200 (default).

Note

Most of the active GPS antennas on the market are supported

J9: GPS Antenna Connector

J9 is a Female MCX connector for the GPS antenna.

Notes:

• The antenna BIAS voltage is +3.3V

• When making interface cables or connectors for the antenna, make sure you use high quality low loss

50-Ohm cables and connectors

• Every connector and added cable length adds to the attenuation of the antenna signals. If long

antenna cables are used, special consideration to antenna gain should be taken to make sure the

antenna gain is high enough not to degrade the signal. It is suggested the active antenna has a net

gain including cable loss in the range from +6 dB to +32 dB.

The starter kit (ACS-9110-00) contains a high quality antenna and adapter cable: refer to the technical

datasheet Td0006 (http://www.eurotech.com/DLA/AN/Td0006.pdf

For further information on compatible antennas, please contact your local OEM accessories distributor.

Figure 10. J9 and LD4 layout

LD4: GPS acquisition status

LD4 is a green LED that indicates the GPS acquisition status (Pulse per Second: PPS) according to the

following table:

LD 4 Status

Function

OFF

No satellites acquire

Blinking

Satellites acquired (PPS present)

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