M AESTRO 100 CDMA Q UICK S TART G UIDE & U SER M ANUAL R EV. 0.1 WWW. MAESTRO - WIRELESS . COM E MAIL : CONTACT @ MAESTRO - WIRELESS .
Revision history Rev. 0.1 Date 26 January 2011 Details First release Originated by Frank Tang This manual is written without any warranty. Maestro Wireless Solutions Ltd. reserves the right to modify or improve the product and its accessories which can also be withdrawn without prior notice. Besides, our company stresses the fact that the performance of the product as well as accessories depends not only on the proper conditions of use, but also on the environment around the places of use.
Contents 1 Introduction 5 2 Equipments Description 6 2.1 Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.2 Reference documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.3 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.3.1 Status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.
5.5 Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 6 Specifications Confidential, the whole document is the sole property of Maestro Wireless Solutions ltd. 3603-9, 36/F., 118 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong contact@maestro-wireless.
Safety precautions General precautions – The modem generates radio frequency (RF) power. When using the modem care must be taken on safety issues related to RF interference as well as regulations of RF equipment. – Do not use your phone in aircraft, hospitals, petrol stations or in places where using GSM products is prohibited. – Be sure that the modem will not be interfering with nearby equipment. For example: pacemakers or medical equipment.
Chapter 1 Introduction Maestro 100 CDMA is a AT command-driven modem built-in a Sierra Wireless Q26 Elite CDMA engine. Three different versions of the modem are available: – For SPRINT network. – For VERIZON network. – Generic version (Provisioning for Carrier Requirement). The modem is based on CDMA 2000 / 1XRTT dual band technology. Depending on the service subscribed, Maestro 100 CDMA supports async data, circuit switch data and packet data. Data rates are up to 153Kbps.
Chapter 2 Equipments Description 2.1 Package The M100evo package includes the following: – M100evo modem x 1 – Power cord with fuse x 1 2.2 Reference documents The M100 CDMA use a Sierra Wireless Q26 Elite module, so please refer to the Sierra Wireless User Manual and Applications Notes list below for further details, on: – How to use the CDMA specific AT command: AirPrime Q26 Elite Software User Guide and AT Commands Interface Specification.
2.3.1 Status indicator The LED indicates different status of the modem: – OFF: modem is switched off – ON: modem is power-up – Flashing slowly: modem is in idle mode – Flashing rapidly: modem is in transmission/communication Confidential, the whole document is the sole property of Maestro Wireless Solutions ltd. 3603-9, 36/F., 118 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong contact@maestro-wireless.
2.3.2 CDMA antenna connector Connect this to an external CDMA antenna with SMA male connector. Make sure the antenna is for the correct frequency with impedance of 50 Ohm, and also that the connector is tightly secured. Characteristics Cellular Frequency Tx 824-849 Rx 869-894 Impedance (Ohm) VSWR Typical Radiated Gain 2.3.3 PCS Tx 1850-1910 Rx 1930-1990 50 1.5:1 max 0 dbi GPS antenna connector Connect this to an Active GPS antenna with SMA male connector. 2.3.
Pin Number Name EIA designation Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DCD TX NC NC NC RX DSR DTR GND NC CTS RTS RI RESET NC Data Carrier Detect Transmit Data Receive Data Data Set Ready Data Terminal Ready Ground Clear To Send Request To Send Ring Indicator Output Input Output Output Input Ground Output Input Output Input - 2.3.
2.4 Optional accessories You may contact your sales agent for the following optional accessories: External antenna – 800-1900MHz dual band – SMA connector – 0dBi RS232 cable – Direct connection with standard 9-pin RS-232 port (DTE) – Shielded cable – Cable length 1.1m (w/connector) Sub-D 9 pin Pin assignment: Confidential, the whole document is the sole property of Maestro Wireless Solutions ltd. 3603-9, 36/F., 118 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong contact@maestro-wireless.
Sub-D 15 (male) Sub-D 9 (female) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 3 2 6 4 5 8 7 9 DIN rail mount – Quick attachment / detachment to standard 35mm DIN rail – Zinc plated steel Confidential, the whole document is the sole property of Maestro Wireless Solutions ltd. 3603-9, 36/F., 118 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong contact@maestro-wireless.
Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Mounting the modem Use 2 pieces of M3 screw to mount the modem on the DIN rail mount.mount if you are using it. Please refer to document "Installation of DIN rail mount" for details. 3.2 Connect the CDMA antenna (SMA type) Connect this to CDMA antenna with SMA male connector. Make sure the antenna conforms to requirement stipulated in Section 2.3.2 3.
3.4 Connect the DC power supply Connect the open ending of the provided power cord to a DC supply. Refer to the following for power supply requirement: – Input voltage range : 9-60V DC – Rated current: 350mA AC-DC Adaptor or battery (Not included) Solder wire endings Plug the molex ending of the power cable to the modem DC connector. The modem will turn on automatically. The status indicator on the modem will be lit when power on.
Chapter 4 Registration to the Network 4.1 Carrier requirements Need to supply the Mobile Equipement Identifier (MEID) of the modem to the carrier to set up an account. 4.2 First Time Activation For VERIZON version and SPRINT version, provided that an account has been set up, the first time activation is performed automatically when the modem is powered up and registered to the network. 4.3 Provisioning For generic version, the modem must have the right provisioning of the target carrier.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 The modem’s LED does not light – Check if the modem has been properly connected to a 9-60V power supply. – Check if the power connector is properly inserted. – Check the fuse on the power cord. 5.2 The modem’s LED lights but does not blink long time after power up – Check if the CDMA antenna has the right characteristics & that the antenna is correctly connected to the modem. – Check if the network coverage is available.
5.4 Debug, or further command using Smart Terminal as example First, you can find our Hyper Terminal substitute at the following address: http://www.maestro-wireless. com/software/ Then follow the steps: – Open the software, you can find the shortcut on your desktop, or access it by the Start menu > All Programs > Maestro Wireless Solutions > Smart Terminal.
5.5 Basic operations Followings are examples of some AT commands. Please refer to the AT command document for a full description.
Chapter 6 Specifications – CDMA 2000 / 1XRTT Dual Band 800 / 1900 MHz – Band Class 0 (Tx: 824~849MHz Rx: 869~894MHz) – Band Class 1 (Tx:1850~1910MHz Rx 1930~1990MHz) – Supports Async Data Service, Circuit Switched Data, Packet Data – Data rates up to153 kbps forward & reverse – TCP/IP – IS-637 Short Message Service (MO & MT) – GPS One Power supply requirement: – Input voltage range : 9-60V DC – Rated current: 350mA Typical current consumption: Idle mode Communication mode @23dBm RF power @12V 26mA 180m
Dimensions: – Overall size: 88mm x 60mm x 26mm – Weight: 100g Temperature range: – Operating: -30°C to +70°C – Storage: -40°C to +80°C Confidential, the whole document is the sole property of Maestro Wireless Solutions ltd. 3603-9, 36/F., 118 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong contact@maestro-wireless.
