GR64 GSM/GPRS Modem Integrators Manual
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Contents Overview ...................................................................................................... 8 1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 9 1.1 TARGET USERS.......................................................................................................... 9 1.2 PREREQUISITES ......................................................................................................... 9 1.3 MANUAL STRUCTURE .
3 Abbreviations ....................................................................................... 22 Integrating the Wireless Modem ................................................................. 24 4 Mechanical Description......................................................................... 25 4.1 INTERFACE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 25 4.2 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS .......................................................
.10.1 5.11 5.11.1 PCM DATA FORMAT......................................................................................... 53 SERIAL DATA INTERFACES ................................................................................... 55 UART1............................................................................................................. 56 5.11.2 SERIAL DATA SIGNALS (DTM1, DFM1)............................................................... 56 5.11.2.1 5.11.2.2 5.11.3 5.11.3.1 5.11.3.2 5.
7 Hints for Integrating the Wireless Modem............................................. 75 7.1 SAFETY ADVICE AND PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 75 7.1.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................... 75 7.2 SIM CARD ............................................................................................................... 76 7.3 ANTENNA .......................................
10.4 SIM CARD............................................................................................................ 86 10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................ 87 11 Regulatory Notices ............................................................................ 89 Developers Kit............................................................................................ 90 12 Introduction to the Universal Developer’s Kit ..........
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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.
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.
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.
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.
MS GR64 SIM GSM NETWORK SIM STATUS & RESPONSE SYSTEM INTERFACE DC POWER DTE DTE GSM GSM ENGINE ENGINE DCE 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.
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.
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.
2.3.5 GPRS Multi-Slot Support GSM Multi-slot classes supported by Gx64 devices Multislot Maximum slot allocation Allowable Class Downlink Uplink Active Configuration 8 4 1 5 1 up; 4 down 1 up; 4 down 10 4 2 5 2 up; 3 down Max data rate 8-12Kbps Send 32-48Kbps Receive 8-12Kbps Send 32-48Kbps Receive 16-24Kbps Send 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.
2.3.8 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.
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.
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.
2.6.2 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.
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3 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 Gene
Abbreviation Explanation SDP Service Discovery Protocol SIM Subscriber Identity Module SMS Short Message Service TCP Transport Control Protocol UDP User Datagram Protocol LZT 123 1834 23
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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. system connector wireless modem shielded circuits Figure 4.1-1 Wireless modem viewed from below mounting hole & ground connection antenna connector integrated SIM holder Figure 4.
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).
4.2 Physical Dimensions Figure 4.
Figure 4.2-2 Dimensions of the Wireless modem (Legacy variant) Measurements are given in millimeters. See also Technical Data, in Section 10.
5 System Connector Interface 5.1 Overview Electrical connections to the wireless modem (except the antenna), are made through the System Connector Interface. The system connector is a 60-pin, standard 0.05 in (1.27 mm) pitch device. The system connector allows both board-to-board and board-to-cable connections to be made. Use a board-board connector to connect the wireless modem directly to a PCB, and a board-cable connector to connect the radio device via a cable.
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Pin Name Direction 35 TX_ON Output Transmit indication RI Output Ring Indicator GPIO8 In/Out General purpose IO DTR1 Input 36 37 38 39 40 Function Data Terminal Ready (UART1) GPIO10 In/Out General purpose IO DCD1 Output Data Carrier Detect (UART1) GPIO11 In/Out General purpose IO RTS1 Input Ready To Send (UART1) GPIO9 In/Out General purpose IO CTS1 Output Clear To Send (UART1) GPIO12 In/Out General purpose IO PIN Connection Required Yes2 Yes2 Yes2 41 DTM1 Input D
5.2 Dealing with Unused pins Integrators applications may connect all of the GR64 signals pins, or just those necessary for minimal operation, or most commonly some other permutation. If GR64 signal pins are not connected to the host application you should terminate them in the following manner. Table 5.
LZT 123 1834 Pin Name Unused pin termination 43 DTM3 Connect to VREF 44 DFM3 Leave Open 45 USBDP Leave Open 46 USBDN Leave Open 47 SSPDTM Connect to VREF 48 SSPDFM Leave Open 49 VUSB Leave Open 50 ALARM Leave Open 51 SSPFS Leave Open 52 SSPCLK Leave Open 53 MICIP Connect to AREF 54 MICIN Connect to AREF 55 EARP Leave Open 56 EARN Leave Open 57 AUXO Leave Open 58 SERVICE Ground 59 AUXI Connect to AREF 60 AREF Leave Open 33
5.3 General Electrical and Logical Characteristics The core digital IO is based upon 1.8V technology in the baseband chipset. All external IO signals undergo bi-directional level shifting on the physical module to provide flexibility to users of different voltage technology. An internal core IO regulator is used as a reference for the module-side logic, whilst the application (host-side) reference is fed by VREF in one of two implementations.
Figure 5.3-1 Common Level Shifter Circuit (VREF as an Output) The output impedance of the Maxim chip is 6kohm, so you must ensure that your application impedance to ground or supply is high enough to allow for full voltage swing. A minimum application impedance of 56kohm should be assumed. Similarly, where a GPIO is used as an input, your application driver output impedance must not exceed 680 ohm.
5.3.1.2 I2C Level Shifter Interface Because of the nature of the I2C interface signals, SDA (data) & SCL (clock), they utilize a different type of level-shifting technology to that of the ‘common’ IO. The I2C level shifter IC uses an open drain construction with no direction pin, ideally suited to bi-directional low voltage (such as the GR64 1.8 V processor) I2C port translation to the normal 3.3 V or 5.0 V I2C-bus signal levels.
5.4 Grounds Pin Name Direction Function 2 GND - Ground 4 GND - Ground 6 GND - Ground 8 GND - Ground 10 GND - Ground 12 GND - Ground 60 AREF - Analogue reference There are two ground connections in the wireless modem, AREF (analogue ground) and GND (digital ground). Pin assignments are shown in the table above. AREF and GND are connected at a single point inside the wireless modem, however they must not be joined together in the user application. NOTE 5.4.
5.5 Regulated Power Supply Input (VCC) Pin Name Direction Function 1 VCC Input DC power 3 VCC Input DC power 5 VCC Input DC power 7 VCC Input DC power 9 VCC Input DC power Power is supplied to the wireless modem VCC pins, from an external source. User application circuitry should connect all VCC pins together in to carry the current drawn by the wireless modem. The electrical characteristics for VCC are shown in the following table.
The module has approximately 40µF of internal capacitance across the VCC pins. During initial power-up the host power supply will have to charge this capacitance to the operating voltage. This initial in-rush CAUTION current may exceed the module’s normal peak current, sometimes greater than an order of magnitude higher (depending upon the power supply design) for a short duration (generally a few microseconds). 5.
VREF Input Parameter Min VREF input voltage 1.8 VREF load current Typ 0.1 Max Unit 5.2 V 50 µA Figure 5.
5.7 Battery Charging Input (CHG_IN) Pin Name 11 CHG_IN Direction Input Function Battery charger power For battery powered applications, the GR64 provides a charge input (CHG_IN) pin to aid and support battery charging. A typical application would power the wireless modem directly from a battery source connected to VCC (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) then provide a dc power source to the CHG_IN connection (pin 11). The GR64 can control an internal switching FET which creates a charging pathway to the battery.
CHG_IN 3.6V 3.6V 50mA 50mA CHARGE FET C1 D1 + VCC MAX CURRENT DETECTION - V REF1 SINGLE CELL Li-ION + VOLTAGE SOURCE BATTERY BATTERY CHARGER CHARGER CONTROL CONTROL TIMER TIMER TO uPC SUI SUI - V REF2 ADC ADIN1 Figure 5.7-1 Typical application for pulse charging a battery 5.7.1 Charging Process Figure 5.7-1 shows a typical battery charging implementation. The voltage source must be current limited (500 mA max).
As a safety precaution, the battery cell voltage must be at least 2.5 V before fastcharge is allowed to take place. If the battery cell voltage is less than 2.5 V, it is considered either deeply discharged or shorted. To protect a Li-ion cell from the damage that may occur if it is fast-charged from this state, a 3.6 V trickle-charge source is used to safely condition the battery cell.
Li-Ion batteries generally provide long storage life with few limiting condition, and offer problem-free charge after long storage. Under normal conditions, the lithium ion battery has a life of more than 500 charge/discharge cycles. Also, Li-Ion batteries have a slow self-discharge rate (typically 1.3% per month, compared with Ni-MH batteries which can exceed 50% per month).
To determine battery life, on a full charge, the following rule of thumb can be applied: Standby time = Battery Capacity (mAh) / Idle current (mA) Call time (voice or data) = Battery Capacity (mAh) / Call current (mA) Example 1 – Standby time: A 600mAh rated Li-Ion battery, from fully charged (around 4.2V) to the module cutoff point (3.2V) will provide around 95% of its total charge capacity. For a standby (idle) current of 18mA, the module will typically provide 600*0.
Example 3 – Typical Operation: A module performing periodic network data transfers and communicating intervallic status information to its host would spend its non-active periods in sleep mode. If the module spends 30 mins each day on call (320mA), 30 second each hour performing housekeeping, monitoring and status tasks (110mA), and sleeps (2.1mA) during the intervening periods, an 1800mAh rated Li-Ion battery fully charged would typically provide 1800*0.95/([0.5hr*320]+[0.2hr*110]+[23.3hr*2.
5.8 Powering the Module ON and OFF (ON/OFF) Pin Name 14 ON/OFF Direction Input Function Device on/off control 5.8.1 Turning the Module On Figure 5.8-1 Power On timing The GR64 power ON sequence is shown above. ON/OFF and VREF, shown by solid lines. The significant signals are VCC, The other signals (in dashed lines) are internal to the module and are shown for reference purposes only. Initially, power is supplied to the VCC pins.
VREF exceeds it’s reset threshold approx 500µs later, then 250ms afterwards (denoted by t2) the RESET line goes high. The microprocessor can latch the power on state by setting the power keep (PWR_KEEP) high after the RESET goes high and before the power on (ON/OFF) signal is released. It is recommended that ON/OFF is held low for at least 450ms to guarantee completion of the power up sequence. 5.8.
the RTC can continue to operate even though VCC is removed, provided that a sufficiently charged backup device is connected to the VRTC. Refer to section 5.18.1 for details. NOTE The relevant characteristics of the ON/OFF Power control interface are shown in the table below. Parameter Input current LZT 123 1834 Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Input low (0V), VCC = 3.6V -60 -25 -12 µA 1 µA Input high (VCC), VCC = 3.
High-level Low-level 5.9 Analogue Audio Pin Name Direction Function 53 MICIP Input Microphone input positive 54 MICIN Input Microphone input negative 55 EARP Output Earpiece output positive 56 EARN Output Earpiece output negative 57 AUXO Output Auxiliary audio from module to host 59 AUXI Input Auxiliary audio to module from host 60 AREF - Analogue reference The analogue audio signals comprise of two audio inputs to the module, and two audio output from the module.
There five factory-set audio profiles as follows: • Portable hands free Low-level is recommended. • Handset Low-level is recommended. • Car kit Low-level is recommended. • Speakerphone High-level is recommended. • Headset Low-level or High-level can be used with headset, depending on requirements. Portable hands free is the factory-set default profile.
5.9.2 Auxiliary Audio from Mobile Station (AUXO) AUXO is a single-ended auxiliary analogue audio output from the wireless modem and may be used to drive a speaker or an earpiece. The interface has an internal 100nF coupling capacitor; a load of 10kohm will provide a near full-scale output capability between 300 to 4300 Hz. The table below shows the audio signal levels for AUXO.
Parameter Input voltage full scale Conditions Min Typ Max Unit max input gain 14 16 18 mVrms min input gain 45 50 56 mVrms 3400 Hz 2.64 V Frequency response -3dB cut-off Output dc bias level 300 2.16 2.4 5.9.4 Speaker Signals (EARP, EARN) EARP and EARN are the speaker output signals. These are differential-mode outputs. With a full-scale PCM input to the CODEC, 0 dB audio output gain setting, and a differential load RL = 30Ω, the output voltage between EARP and EARN is 1.5 V rms.
PCMCLK (bit clock) and PCMSYNC (frame synchronization) are both generated by the DSP within the wireless modem. The DSP within the wireless modem in this instance is the master for all external PCM, so clocks and data from external devices must be synchronized to it. For standard GSM voice a 13-Bit PCM data word is embedded in a 16-bit word frame, as shown in Figure 5.10-1 below. sample LSB justified MSB LSB D15 D0 13-bit sample occupies these frame bits Figure 5.
5.11 Serial Data Interfaces The serial channels consist of two UARTs and a USB port. communication links to the application or accessory units. These provide The serial channels can be used in differing configurations, depending upon the users requirements and application. However, the common configuration options are described: • UART1 has full RS-232 functionality and is used for all on- and off –line communication (modem sleep & wake functional control is an integral component of this interface).
5.11.1 UART1 Pin Name Direction Function 32 DSR1 Output Data Set Ready (UART1) 36 RI Output Ring Indicator 37 DTR1 Input 38 DCD1 Output 39 RTS1 Input Ready To Send (UART1) 40 CTS1 Output Clear To Send (UART1) 41 DTM1 Input Data To Module from host (UART1) 42 DFM1 Output Data From Module to host (UART1) Data Terminal Ready (UART1) Data Carrier Detect (UART1) UART1 is a full featured Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter providing fullduplex asynchronous communication.
5.11.2.1 Serial Data From Wireless modem (DFM1) DFM1 is an output signal that the wireless modem uses to send data via UART1 to the host application. The electrical characteristics of this level-shifted signal are described in section 5.3.1. 5.11.2.2 Serial Data To Wireless modem (DTM1) DTM1 is an input signal, used by the application to send data via UART1 to the wireless modem. The electrical characteristics of this level-shifted signal are described in section 5.3.1. 5.11.
5.11.3.3 Clear To Send (CTS1) CTS is asserted by the DCE to indicate that the host (DTE) may transmit data. When CTS is high, the host (DTE) is not permitted to transmit data. The table below shows the load characteristics for this signal. 5.11.3.4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR1) DTR indicates that the DTE is ready to receive data. It also acts as a hardware ‘hangup’, terminating calls when switched high. The signal is active low. To define the exact behavior of DTR, use an AT&D command. 5.11.3.
5.11.4 UART3 (DTM3, DFM3) Pin Name Direction Function 43 DTM3 Input Data To Module from host (UART3) 44 DFM3 Output Data From Module to host (UART3) UART 3 consists of a full duplex serial communication port with transmission and reception lines. Timing and electrical signals characteristics are the same as for UART1, DTM1 and DFM1, including the baud rate range and the capability to auto-baud. 5.11.4.
5.11.5 USB Pin Name Direction 45 USBDP In/Out USB data positive 46 USBDN In/Out USB data negative 49 VUSB Input Function USB DC power The USB interface is compliant with the USB2.0 standard for a full speed (12Mbps) endpoint device. Together with VUSB and GND it creates a standard USB 4-pin interface. VUSB (VBUS in the USB standard) is nominally 5.0V. USB is not available on legacy variant GR64 devices (DPY 102 1494/10 & DPY 102 1494/30 products).
5.11.6 SIM Card Interface Pin Name 15 SIMVCC Direction Output Function 1.8V or 3.0V SIM card supply 16 SIMDET Input 17 SIMRST Output SIM presence detection SIM card reset signal 18 SIMDAT In/Out SIM card data 19 SIMCLK Output SIM card clock signal This interface allows the user to communicate with the smart (SIM) card in the user application. The GR64 offers alternative arrangements for accessing the SIM depending on which variant of the GR64 is used.
5.11.7 SIM Detection (SIMDET) SIMDET is used to determine whether a SIM card has been inserted into or removed from the SIM card holder. You should normally wire it to the ‘card inserted switch’ of the SIM card holder, but different implementations are possible. When left open, an internal pull-up resistor maintains the signal high and means ‘SIM card missing’ to the wireless modem. When pulled low the radio device assumes a SIM card is inserted.
Signal Mode Value Active High SERVICE Inactive Low Minimum input voltage 2.5 V Maximum input voltage 12.0 V Maximum input voltage 0.8 V There are two methods for updating the firmware in the GR64: Sony Ericsson Emma III and Updater. The Emma III system is a web based tool that accesses a Sony Ericsson server from which signed software can be downloaded. The Updater is a local application NOTE that downloads a signed image provided by SEMC. 5.
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5.15 General Purpose IO Pin Name Default Alternate function 21 GPIO1 GPIO1 22 GPIO2 GPIO2 23 GPIO3 GPIO3 24 GPIO4 GPIO4 13 GPIO5 ADIN4 ADC Input 4 33 GPIO6 LED LED control signal 32 GPIO7 DSR1 Data Set Ready (UART1) 36 GPIO8 RI Ring Indicator 39 GPIO9 RTS1 Ready To Send (UART1) 37 GPIO10 DTR1 Data Terminal Ready (UART1) 38 GPIO11 DCD1 Data Carrier Detect (UART1) 40 GPIO12 CTS1 Clear To Send (UART1) All general purpose IO (GPIO) is programmable by the user.
Some GPIO is configured to provide a keyboard interface (details are covered in the next section). In the GR64, all IO undergoes level shifting to maintain backward compatibility with older interface technology. Users should not that GPIO that is used truly bi- directional cannot be open drain type on both sides. At least one side needs to be able to drive the signal both high and low. 5.15.
5.16 Digital to Analogue Converter – DAC Pin Name Direction 20 DAC Output Function Pulse width modulated signal The GPIOx has dual functionality. In addition of being a fully programmable GPIO it also has the capability of becoming a PWM output. This PWM can be used as a DAC by implementing an RC-filter followed by an optional buffer. Figure 5.16-1 Typical arrangement for adapting PWM for a DAC function 5.
Figure 5.17-1 ADC sharing arrangement ADC sampling frequency and sampling source selection can be set up and controlled with AT-commands by the user. ADC samples requires up to 5 clock (ADCLK) cycles to process. The ADC also performs some system-level sampling. These two factors limit the maximum practical sampling rate to around 20ksps.
5.18 I2C Serial Control Bus Pin Name Direction Function 29 SDA In/Out I2C data 30 SCL Output I2C clock The I2C interface comprises two signals; data (SDA) and clock (SCL). Both SDA and SCL have pull-up resistors. Therefore, when the bus is free, both SDA and SCL are in a HIGH state. The GR64 implementation of I2C supports only a single master mode, with the module being the master. The output stages of SDA and SCL must have an opendrain or open-collector to perform a wired-AND function.
5.19 Burst Transmission (TX_ON) Pin Name Direction 35 TX_ON Output Function Transmit indication Burst transmission is the period during which the GSM transceiver is transmitting RF signals. TX_ON is an indicator that the module is transmitting. A typical application may use TX_ON to blank adjacent receiver circuitry as a means of protecting sensitive input stages. TX_ON is active HIGH. 5.20 Real Time Clock The real-time clock (RTC) is driven by a 32.
5.20.1 Real Time Clock Backup Supply (VRTC) Pin Name Direction 25 VRTC Input Function DC supply for real time clock VRTC provides an input connection to the module which allows the user to power the real time clock (RTC) within the GR64 by way of a coin cell or charged capacitor. When the module is powered, an internal LDO regulator provides a 200µA source designed to supply the microprocessor’s RTC block.
Figure 5.20-1 VRTC connection 5.20.2 RTC Alarm (ALARM) Pin Name 50 ALARM Direction Output Function RTC Alarm The Alarm output is logic output from the module which is supplied from the RTC circuitry block. This block is in turn supplied either from the main supply of the module or from a backup battery if the main supply is not available. 5.20.2.1 ALARM Output from the Module The ALARM time is set by the use of an AT-command.
Figure 5.20-2 Typical host-side circuit for ALARM output VRTC is specified to work down to 1.1V across the environmental operating conditions of the GR64. Integrators may discover in controlled environments that the VRTC interface will function reliably as low as 0.8V, so best practice would be to design the circuitry to operate down to 0.7V. 5.20.
6 Antenna Connector The wireless modem’s antenna connector allows transmission of the radio frequency (RF) signals from the wireless modem to an external customer supplied antenna. The connector is a micro-miniature coaxial MMCX through hole mounted socket. A number of suitable MMCX type, mating plugs are available from the following manufacturers: • Amphenol • Suhner • IMS Connector Systems The nominal impedance of the antenna interface is 50 ohms.
7 Hints for Integrating the Wireless Modem This chapter gives you advice and helpful hints on how to integrate the wireless modem into your application from a hardware perspective. Make sure you read and consider the information under the following headings before starting your integration work: • Safety advice and precautions • Installation of the wireless modem • Antenna 7.1 Safety Advice and Precautions 7.1.1 General Always ensure that use of the wireless modem is permitted.
Do not connect any incompatible component or product to the module. ! Sony Ericsson does not warrant against defects, malfunction, nonconformities or deviation caused by the connection of incompatible components or products to the GR64. WARNING The connection/disconnection method for the development board is by means of the DC power jack. For this reason, the mains supply should be situated close to the development board and be easily accessible. 7.
The wireless modem and antenna may be damaged if either come into contact with ground potentials other than the one in the users application. potential are not always what they appear to be. Beware, ground In the final application, the antenna must be positioned more than 20 cm away from human bodies. When this rule cannot be applied, the application designer is responsible for providing the SAR measurement test report and declaration.
Before installing the wireless modem, use an ordinary mobile telephone to check a possible location for it. In determining the location for the radio device and antenna, you should consider signal TIP strength as well as cable length. 7.4.1.3 Connection of Components to Wireless modem The integrator is responsible for the final integrated system. Incorrectly designed or installed, external components may cause radiation limits to be exceeded.
It is recommended that you use a cable with a maximum resistance of 5 milliohm for the ground connection. AREFand GND are connected at a single point inside the wireless NOTE modem. They must not be joined together in your application. 7.4.2.3 Audio Use a coupling capacitor in AUXI line if the application does not use the wireless modem’s bias voltage. See also Figure 5.9-1 Microphone connections to the wireless modem, page 52. 7.4.2.
The antenna must be designed for the frequency bands deployed in the regions that the wireless modem is being used. For fixed locations this may be dual bands (for example E-GSM900/GSM1800 in Europe; GSM850/GSM1900 in North America). For applications which are mobile, users should consider whether three or all four GSM bands could be encountered.
• Noise can be caused by electronic devices and radio transmitters. • Path-loss occurs as the strength of the received signal steadily decreases in proportion to the distance from the transmitter. • Shadowing is a form of environmental attenuation of radio signals caused by hills, buildings, trees or even vehicles. This can be a particular problem inside buildings, especially if the walls are thick and reinforced. • Multi-path fading is a sudden decrease or increase in the signal strength.
8 Embedded Applications The wireless modem has the capability to store and run customer written code in the form of a script during the processor’s idle time, through the use of an on board interpreter. 8.1 Features Main features of embedded applications are as follows: • C-based scripting language (Sony Ericsson specific) • Over the air upgrade of scripts (NOT GSM software) • Library of intrinsic functions • 2 scripts can be stored in the memory at any time (but only 1 can be active) 8.
Code cannot be ported directly from an existing application and loaded directly onto the wireless modem. It must be re-written in the Sony Ericsson Mobile script language so that the wireless modem interpreter can function correctly. 8.2.2 M2mpower IDE (Integrated Development Environment) The IDE is a Windows based package which allows the user to write, simulate, debug and download the application into a wireless modem with the embedded application (EA) software.
9 TCP/IP Stack An on board IP/TCP/UDP stack has been integrated into the software negating the need for the customer to implement one in their own code base. This is accessible by using an embedded application (see section 9) using intrinsic functions. 9.1 Implementation The following types of commands allow various functions: • Open/closing IP connections - Negotiates/closes an IP address with the web server. • Send/Receive TCP packets - Performs all TCP operations to send and receive packets.
10 Technical Data 10.1 Mechanical Specifications Refer to Figure 4.2-1 & Figure 4.2-2 for reference to mechanical features. Mechanical Feature Variant Value Length 50 mm Width 33 mm Thickness (see illustration below) without SIM holder 3.3 mm with SIM holder 5.9 mm Weight 3.3 Figure 10.1-1 Thickness of module variant without SIM holder 5.9 Figure 10.
10.2 Power supply voltage, normal operation Parameter Mode Limit VCC Supply voltage Nominal 3.6 V Min 3.2 V Max 4.5 V Absolute maximum -0.3V to 6.5V voltage range <100mV @<200kHz Maximum supply ripple Maximum allowable voltage drop Transmission burst Maximum current consumed Full power (2W) transmit <20mV @>200kHz 200mV 2250 mA (peak) 2100 mA (avg) Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum limits can cause ! permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only.
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Test Case Test Summary Ref Standard Freq: 10-60 Hz, constant displacement ≡±0.35mm Freq : 60-500 Hz, constant Sinusoidal Vibration acceleration ≡ 5 g Sweep velocity: 1 oct/min IEC 60068-2-6 Sweeps: 5 per axis Axis: 3 axis (x, y, z) per device Power Spectral Density: 5 Hz 0.10 m2/s3 20 Hz 2.20 m2/s3 12 Hz Random Vibration 2.20 m2/s3 200 Hz 0.04 m2/s3 IEC 60068-2-34 500 Hz 0.
11 Regulatory Notices The GR64 described in this manual conforms to the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive 99/5/EC with requirements covering EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC. The product fulfils the requirements according to 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301 489-7 and EN60950. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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12 Introduction to the Universal Developer’s Kit The Sony Ericsson M2M universal developer’s kit (UDK) is designed to get you started quickly. It contains all the hardware you will need to begin the development of an application. The only items you need to provide are; a wireless modem, a computer, a SIM card with a network subscription, and a knowledge of programming with AT commands.
