CalAmp Landcell SMC GPRS User manual

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User Manual

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Rev01; November 2011

REVISION HISTORY

Rev00

Released

10/2009

Rev01

Updates related to Rev02

hardware changes.

11/2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - PREFACE ........................................................................................... 5

Copyright Notice ................................................................................................... 5

Modem Use .......................................................................................................... 5

Interference Issues ............................................................................................... 5

Mobile Application Safety ....................................................................................... 6

Related Documents ............................................................................................... 6

SECTION 2 - ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................ 7

SECTION 3 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................... 8

Module Identification ............................................................................................. 8

General Description .............................................................................................. 8

Features and Benefits ........................................................................................... 8

Catalog Part Number Breakdown ............................................................................ 8

SMC Module Description ........................................................................................ 9

Top side reference ............................................................................................. 9

Bottom side reference ...................................................................................... 10

Pin Descriptions............................................................................................... 11

SECTION 4 - DEVELOPMENT/TEST BOARD INTERFACE ............................................. 12

Development/Test board ..................................................................................... 12

Accessories ..................................................................................................... 13

SECTION 5 - GETTING STARTED USING THE SMC TEST BOARD ................................ 14

Connecting Up the SMC Test Board ....................................................................... 14

HyperTerminal Settings ....................................................................................... 14

Verify SMC Modem Connectivity ........................................................................... 15

Define the Packet Data Protocol (PDP) Context ....................................................... 16

Connect using the Dial-Up-Network Connection ...................................................... 17

SECTION 6 - SIM CARD SPECIFIC INFORMATION .................................................... 20

What to do if PIN or password authentication fails? ................................................. 21

SECTION 7 - CALL SETUP INFORMATION ............................................................... 23

Circuit Switched Data (CSD) ................................................................................ 23

CSD Incoming Calls ......................................................................................... 24

CSD Outgoing Calls .......................................................................................... 24

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) .................................................................... 25

GPRS Attach/Detach ........................................................................................ 25

Define the GPRS Context .................................................................................. 26

GPRS PDP Context activation/ deactivation ......................................................... 26

GPRS Data Mode ............................................................................................. 26

Short Message Service (SMS) .............................................................................. 27

Initializing SMS ............................................................................................... 27

Writing SMS .................................................................................................... 28

Reading SMS .................................................................................................. 28

Deleting SMS .................................................................................................. 28

Sending SMS .................................................................................................. 28

Receiving SMS ................................................................................................ 28

SMS Status Report .......................................................................................... 28

Internet Services ................................................................................................ 29

Step-by-step instructions on how to configure and use TCP/IP communications: ..... 29

Maximum number of profiles defined / used: ...................................................... 29

SECTION 8 - SMC MODEM MODULE PROFILES ........................................................ 31

SECTION 9 - COMMON AT COMMAND REFERENCE GUIDE ........................................ 32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 10 - AT COMMAND REFERENCE .............................................................. 34

AT Command Types ............................................................................................ 34

Command Line Syntax ........................................................................................ 34

Result Codes ...................................................................................................... 35

Configuration Commands .................................................................................... 35

Status Control Commands ................................................................................... 37

Serial Interface Control Commands ....................................................................... 38

Security Commands ............................................................................................ 39

Identification Commands ..................................................................................... 40

Call Related Commands ....................................................................................... 40

Network Service Commands ................................................................................ 42

Internal Internet Service Commands ..................................................................... 45

GPRS Commands ................................................................................................ 46

Short Message Service (SMS) Commands .............................................................. 49

SIM Related Commands ...................................................................................... 50

Hardware Related Commands .............................................................................. 51

Factory Default AT Command values ..................................................................... 52

SECTION 11 - SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 54

General Specifications ......................................................................................... 54

Data Transmission Specifications .......................................................................... 55

Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................... 56

SECTION 12 - SERVICE AND SUPPORT ................................................................. 57

Product Warranty, RMA and Contact Information .................................................... 57

RMA Request ..................................................................................................... 57

Product Documentation ....................................................................................... 57

Technical Support ............................................................................................... 57

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Power Supply Issues ........................................................................................... 58

SMC-GPRS Power Supply Requirements ................................................................ 59

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Windows XP ....................................................................................................... 61

Add Standard Windows Modem ......................................................................... 61

Configuring the Modem .................................................................................... 65

Create a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection................................................... 66

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Copyright Notice

This manual covers the operation of the CalAmp SMC-GPRS Embedded Wireless Modem.

Specifications described are typical only and are subject to normal manufacturing and

service tolerances.

CalAmp reserves the right to modify the equipment, its specification or this manual without

prior notice, in the interest of improving performance, reliability or servicing. At the time of

publication all data is correct for the operation of the equipment at the voltage and/or

temperature referred to. Performance data indicates typical values related to the particular

product.

No part of this documentation or information supplied may be divulged to any third party

without the express written consent of CalAmp.

Products offered may contain software which is proprietary to CalAmp. The offer or supply

of these products and services does not include or infer any transfer of ownership.

Modem Use

The SMC-GPRS modem is designed and intended for use in fixed and mobile applications.

―Fixed‖ assumes the device is physically secured at one location and not easily moved to

another location. Please keep the cellular antenna of the SMC-GPRS at a safe distance from

your head and body while the modem is in use (see below).

Important

Maintain a distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) between the transmitter‘s antenna and any

person while in use. This modem is designed for use in applications that observe the 20 cm

separation distance.

Interference Issues

Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by following these guidelines:

The use of cellular telephones or devices in aircraft is illegal. Use in aircraft may

endanger operation and disrupt the cellular network. Failure to observe this

restriction may result in suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender,

legal action or both.

Do not operate in the vicinity of gasoline or diesel-fuel pumps unless use has been

approved and authorized.

Do not operate in locations where medical equipment that the device could interfere

with may be in use.

Do not operate in fuel depots, chemical plants, or blasting areas unless use has been

approved and authorized.

Use care if operating in the vicinity of protected personal medical devices, i.e.,

hearing aids and pacemakers.

Operation in the presence of other electronic equipment may cause interference if

equipment is incorrectly protected. Follow recommendations for installation from

equipment manufacturers.

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Mobile Application Safety

Do not change parameters or perform other maintenance of the SMC-GPRS while

driving.

Road safety is crucial. Observe National Regulations for cellular telephones and

devices in vehicles.

Avoid potential interference with vehicle electronics by correctly installing the

SMC-GPRS. CalAmp recommends installation by a professional.

Related Documents

[1] Cinterion Wireless Application Developer‘s Guide WM_AN24_DevGuide_v07

[2] Cinterion Wireless AT Command Set, TC63i TC63i_ATC_V01.100

[3] Cinterion Power Supply for Wireless Applications WM_AN26_PwrSupply_v04

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Abbreviation

Description

APN

Access Point Name

CDMA

Code Division Multiple Access

CSD

Circuit Switched Data

CTS

Clear to Send

DCD

Data Carrier Detect

DCE

Data Communication Equipment

DTE

Data Terminal Equipment

DUN

Dial-Up Network

EDGE

Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution

GPRS

General Packet Radio Service

GPS

Global Positioning System

GSM

Global System for Mobile communication

IMEI

International Mobile Electronic Identity

LED

Light Emitting Diode

ME

Mobile Equipment

MS

Mobile Station

OTA

Over the Air

PDP

Packet Data Protocol

PPP

Point to Point Protocol

PRL

Preferred Roaming List

RSSI

Receive Signal Strength Indication

RX

Receive

TA

Terminal Adapter

TE

Terminal Equipment

TX

Transmit

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Module Identification

Label Information

The label contains the CalAmp part number, serial number, FCC ID, and the IMEI number.

IMEI: The International Mobile Equipment Identifier of the cellular module in decimal format.

General Description

The LandCell SMC-GPRS embedded wireless modem from CalAmp is a versatile, cost-effective

wireless communications device designed for the industry-standard universal socket. Quad-

band GSM/GPRS offers compatibility with cellular networks around the world.

The SMC-GPRS embedded modem is ideal for OEM customers looking to add cellular wireless

communications to their products. Applications include: monitoring, metering, diagnostics,

security, data collection, and other applications requiring wireless connectivity.

Features and Benefits

 Industry-standard Universal Socket open interface

 GSM/GPRS Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

 Supports GPRS Class 12

 TCP/IP stack access via AT commands

 Circuit Switch Data

 Short Message Service (SMS)

 Packet Data

 MMCX Antenna Connector

 Optimized for OEM applications

Catalog Part Number Breakdown

SMC-GPRS-XXX (XXX = Carrier Identifier)

GEN = Generic

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SMC Module Description

Top side reference

Fig. 2.1 SMC-GPRS Top Side

SMC-GPRS top side components:

1. Power: Green LED indicating cell module power on.

2. DCD: Red LED indicating Data Carrier Detect from cellular network.

3. RF (antenna): MMCX socket, primary antenna connection.

4. SIM: SIM Card Slot (SIM card purchased separately).

5. GSM Cell Module

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Bottom side reference

Fig. 2.2 SMC-GPRS Bottom Side

SMC-GPRS bottom side socket pins:

1. VCC/GND pins

2. –Reset/GND pins

3. SERIAL pins

Figure 2.3 SMC Pins, Top View

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Pin Descriptions

Pin #

Name

I/O

Type

Description

24

-RESET

Input

This signal is used to force a reset procedure by providing a low

level for at least 10 ms. Data stored in volatile memory will be lost.

This line must be driven by an open drain or open collector. If

unused, keep line open.

26, 41, 63

GND

Ground

33

-RTS

Input

Request to Send. Signal used for hardware flow control

34

-RXD

Output

Received Data. Line used to send received data and modem

responses to the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment)

35

-TXD

Input

Transmitted Data. Line used to send data and transmit commands

from the DTE.

36

-RI

Output

Ring Indicator. Output low (ON) indicates the presence of a ring

signal.

37

-DSR

Output

Data Set Ready. Line used to indicate modem status to the DTE.

38

-CTS

Output

Clear to Send. Line controlled by the modem to indicate whether or

not the modem is ready to transmit data.

39

-DCD

Output

Data Carrier Detect. Line asserted by the DTE to indicate connection

status.

40

-DTR

Input

Data Terminal Ready. Line asserted by the DTE to indicate that it is

ready to transmit or receive data.

61

VCC

Power

+5 VDC ±0.25 VDC

Digital Input lines: Input High, Min 3.675 V

Input Low, Max 1.4 V

Digital Output Lines: Output High, Min 4.0 V

Output Low, Max 0.4 V

Digital Line Current Drive: 2.0 mA

-RESET Input line: Input Low, Max 0.4 V, internal 22K ohm pull-up to 3.9VDC.

NOTE: VCC is the maximum voltage rating on Serial UART input pins.

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Development/Test board

The Development/Test board is required to interface the SCM-GPRS modem to a standard RS232

serial connection. The SMC test board also supplies the SMC-GPRS modem with the required +5VDC

supply voltage from an externally supplied 10 to 28 VDC power source, +12VDC typical.

Figure 4.1 SMC modem with DK test board

SMC-GPRS test board components:

1. SMC-GPRS modem

2. MMCX to SMA RF cable: Provides connection to external antenna.

3. RS-232 Port: Standard D-Sub, 9 pin, female connector.

4. Power Connector: Molex 4-pos 3MM receptacle (lower left: GND, lower right: +VDC).

5. Blue LED: Power Indicator

6. Yellow LED: DCD Indicator

7. Green LED: RXD Indicator

8. Red LED: TXD Indicator

9. RESET Switch: Bottom side of DK test board (under far right mounting screw)

Note: USB connector reserved for future use.

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RS-232 Serial Port Integration Parameters

Table 4.2 provides the serial cable design information for the SMC-GPRS using the DK test

board.

Table 4.2 Standard RS-232 DE-9 Pin out

Name

Direction

Description

1

CD

«—

Carrier Detect

2

RX

«—

Receive Data

3

TX

—»

Transmit Data

4

DTR

—»

Data Terminal Ready

5

GND

System Ground

6

DSR

«—

Data Set Ready

7

RTS

—»

Request to Send

8

CTS

«—

Clear to Send

9

RI

«—

Ring Indicator

Note: Direction is DTE relative DCE.

Table 4.3 Default RS-232 Communication Parameters

Bits Per Second

115,200

Data Bits

8

Parity

None

Stop Bits

1

Flow Control

Hardware

Accessories

Antenna

3‖ Mag Mount Antenna

L2-ANT0003

Antenna Adapter Cable

MMCX to SMA cable

497-7500-003 or

697-7500-003

Power Supply

110 VAC input

DC Power Cable

150-7001-001

150-7500-002

Interface Cable

Serial Cable

L2-CAB0002

Primary Antenna

The primary antenna connection on the SMC-GPRS is a MMCX connector. Mounting options and

cable lengths are user‘s choice and application specific.

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This section describes the use of the SMC test board to set up the SMC modem for internet access

using HyperTerminal and a dial-up network connection (DUN). Please refer to Appendix B for

details on setting up a modem driver for a DUN connection.

Connecting Up the SMC Test Board

Connect the Power cable, RS232 cable, Antenna cable to the SMC test board as shown in Figure 5.1.

Insert an active SIM card into the SMC modem.

Figure 5.1 SMC test board connections

HyperTerminal Settings

Open a HyperTerminal session and configure the properties for the COM port used to connect the

SMC test board.

Set HyperTerminal properties for:

Bits per second: 115200

Data bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: Hardware

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Verify SMC Modem Connectivity

Power on the SMC test board (+12VDC typical) and observe the HyperTerminal window for

^SYSSTART, indicating the SMC modem successfully powered on.

Figure 5.2 HyperTerminal screen responses

The ATI command prints the cell module product information. If you get an Error or no

communication, verify the modem is connected to the proper COM port and powered on. Refer to

Figure 5.2 for all the AT commands listed below.

Confirm your SIM card is properly installed with the AT^SCID command. A reply of ^SCID:<20

digit CID number> indicates the modem recognizes the SIM card and displays it‘s ID number.

Confirm the phone number currently in the modem with the AT+CNUM command. It should be 11

digits i.e. 18052162288. For some carriers the phone number may not display but will respond with

―OK‖. If the SIM card is not in the unit or not activated properly, the modem will reply with ―ERROR‖.

Verify the modems International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number with the AT+CGSN

command. The IMEI is used to identify GSM mobile equipment to the GSM network.

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Confirm that the SIM‘s PIN has been authenticated by the network using the AT+CPIN? command.

The reply should read ―+CPIN: READY‖. See Section 6 for SIM related information if ―READY‖ does

not display.

Verify good signal strength with the AT+CSQ command. A typical reply is +CSQ 25, 99. The first

number is signal strength and ranges from 0 to 31 (the higher the number, the stronger the signal).

Define the Packet Data Protocol (PDP) Context

Next, the Access Point Name (APN) must be defined using the PDP Context command

AT+CGDCONT=1,“IP”,<apn> command. The <apn> is the access point name for a specific

cellular provider (for example AT+CGDCONT=1,‖IP‖,internet). The At+CGDCONT? command can be

issued to verify the PDP Context information.

The PDP context information can be set to non-volatile by issuing the

AT^SCFG=GPRS/Persistentcontexts=1 command. GPRS PDP context will not be reset by an

AT&F command. Refer to Figure 5.3.

Figure 5.3 Set PDP Contexts, APN

Exit HyperTerminal before attempting to connect using a Dial-Up-Networking connection.

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Connect using the Dial-Up-Network Connection

Go to the Network Connections screen and double click on the newly created Dial-Up connection (i.e.

SMC-GPRS).

When the connect window appears, set the username and password as defined for your carrier

(usually blank). Enter the phone number as *99***1# and click the Dial button.

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The modem will attempt to connect to the provider network. If the configured baud rate for the COM

port, the modem, and the DUN do not match, the DUN will not be able to talk to the modem

properly and you will get a hardware error message. Otherwise the DUN will contact the cellular

network and authenticate the user on the network.

Once connected you should be able to browse the internet thorough the DUN session. To confirm

this, disable any other network connections you may have running.

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Right click on the connected Dial-Up connection icon in the task bar and select the Details tab. The

status of the connection will be displayed, including the IP address assigned by the carrier network.

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The SIM card can be used to store a Personal Idetification Number (PIN) to authenticate users on

the network.

The AT+CPIN write command can be used to enter one of the passwords listed below. The read

command can be used to check whether or not the ME is waiting for a password, or which type of

password is required.

This may be for example the SIM PIN1 to register to the GSM network, or the SIM PUK1 to replace a

disabled SIM PIN1 with a new one, or the PH-SIM PIN if the client has taken precautions for

preventing damage in the event of loss or theft etc. If requested by the ME AT+CPIN may also be

used for the SIM PIN2 or SIM PUK2. If no PIN1 request is pending (for example if PIN1

authentication has been done and the same PIN1 is entered again) SMC modem responds "+CME

ERROR: operation not allowed"; no further action is required.

Each time a password is entered with AT+CPIN the module starts reading data from the SIM. The

duration of reading varies with the SIM card. This may cause a delay of several seconds before all

commands which need access to SIM data are effective.

AT+CPIN=<pin>[, <new pin>]

<pin>: Password (string type), usually SIM PIN1. If the requested password was a Pin Unlock Code

(PUK), such as SIM PUK1 or PH-FSIM PUK or another password, then <pin> must be followed by

<new pin>.

<new pin>: If the requested code was a PUK: specify a new password or restore the former disabled

password. See section ―What to do if PIN or password authentication fails?‖ for more information

about when you may need to enter the PUK.

Successful PIN authentication only confirms that the entered PIN was recognized and correct. The

output of the result code OK does not necessarily imply that the mobile is registered to the desired

network. Typical example: PIN was entered and accepted with OK, but the ME fails to register to the

network. This may be due to missing network coverage, denied network access with currently used

SIM card, no valid roaming agreement between home network and currently available operators etc.

The SMC modem offers various options to verify the present status of network registration: For

example, the AT+COPS command indicates the currently used network. With AT+CREG you can also

check the current status and activate an unsolicited result code which appears whenever the status

of the network registration changes (e.g. when the ME is powered up, or when the network cell

changes).

The <pin> and <new pin> can also be entered in quotation marks (e.g. "1234").

To check the number of remaining attempts to enter the passwords use the AT^SPIC command.

See AT+CPWD and AT^SPWD for information on passwords.

See AT+CLCK and AT^SLCK for information on lock types.

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