GSM MODEM:

GSM MODEM
GSM Modem Product, from Sparr Electronics limited (SEL), provides full functional
capability to Serial devices to send SMS and Data over GSM Network. The product is available
as Board Level or enclosed in Metal Box. The Board Level product can be integrated in to
Various Serial devices in providing them SMS and Data capability and the unit housed in a
Metal Enclosure can be kept outside to provide serial port connection. The GSM Modem
supports popular "AT" command set so that users can develop applications quickly. The product
has SIM Card holder to which activated SIM card is inserted for normal use. The power to this
unit can be given from UPS to provide uninterrupted operation. This product provides great
feasibility for Devices in remote location to stay connected which otherwise would not have been
possible where telephone lines do not exist.

2. Application areas
 Mobile Transport vehicles.
 LAN based SMS servers
 Alarm notification of critical events including Servers
 Network Monitoring and SMS reporting
 Data Transfer applications from remote locations
 Monitor and control of Serial services through GSM Network
 Integration to custom software for Warehouse, Stock, Production,
 Dispatch notification through SMS.
 AMR- Automatic Meter Reading.
And many more…
 GSM modem is a highly flexible plug and play GSM 850 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM
1900 modem for direct and easy integration RS232, voltage range for the power supply and
audio interface make this device perfect solution for system integrators and single user. It also
comes with licence free integrated Python. Python is a powerful easy to learn programming
language.

Such a Python driven terminal is 5 times better and faster and 5 times cheaper than
standard PLC/RTU with communication interface and external GSM / GPRS modem.

Voice, Data/Fax, SMS, DTMF, GPRS, integrated TCP/IP stack and other features like
the GSM / GPRS modules on this home page.

GSM modem characteristics

 Quad GSM GPRS modem ( GSM 850 /900/1800 / 1900 )

 Designed for GPRS, data, fax, SMS and voice applications
 Fully compliant with ETSI GSM Phase 2+ specifications (Normal MS)
 License free Python interpreter with free of charge programming tools

GSM modem Interfaces

 RS232 through D-TYPE 9 pin connector, RJ11 for I2C, SPI and GPIO
 Power supply through Molex 4 pin connector
 SMA antenna connector.
 Toggle spring SIM holder.
 Red LED Power on, Green LED status of GSM / GPRS module.
GSM modem general characteristics

 Input voltage: 5V-30V

 Current: 8mA in idle mode, 150mA in communication GSM 900 @ 12V, 110mA in
GSM 1800 @ 12V
 Temperature range: Operating -30 to +85 degree Celsius; Storage -30 to +85 degree
Celsius
 Overall dimensions: 80mm x 62mm x 31mm / Weight: 200g

GSM/GPRS Modem details :

Product Features
 Dual-band 900 / 1800 MHz or 900 / 1900 MHzGSM / GPRS Modem
 Internet, Data, SMS, Voice (Optional Fax,TCP/IP Services
 Remote Control by AT Commands (according to GSM 07.07 and GSM 07.05)
 Maximum output power 2 W for GSM 900 : 1W for GSM 1800 or GSM 1900
 Input voltage 5.5 V to 12 V DC
 Current 1.8A peak at 5.5 V, 330 mA average at 5.5
 SIM Interface 3V / 5 V
 Weight125 gram
Interface
 DRS-232 15 pin D connector (Optional:USBport)
 Remote control by AT commands (GSM 07.07and 07.05)
 Baud rate from 300 to 115,200 bits/s
 Autobauding (300 to 38,400 bits/s)
 Power supply through 2 pin socket
 SMA antenna connector
 Sliding / fixed landing SIM holder (3V/5V SIM interface)

Typical Applications

 Automatic Meter Reading (AMR).

 GSM Pay Phones.
 Fleet/Traffic Management (with optional GPS integration).
 Security Systems.
 Mobile / Fixed Internet Connectivity.
 Remote Data logging and reporting.
 Low cost router.
 System to monitor data over Internet.
 Remote monitoring of Vending machines.

Services:
 Data:Circuit asynchronous, transparent and
 non transparent modes, data rates up to 14.4kbps
 Fax:Group 3 (Class 2)
 SMS MT / MO / CB
 Voice:TelephonyServices and EmergencyCalls(through optional Hand Set).

GPRS packet Data features

 GPRS Class 2
 Coding schemes : CS1 to CS4.
 Compliant with SMG31 bis.

Temperature Range
 Storage: -25 C to +70 C.
 Operating: 0 C to +55 C.
 Dimensions:100 x 78 x 32 mm Hand Set).

Deliverables
 Universal AC Adapter.
 PC Communication Cable.
 0dBi Antenna (Magnetic mount or fixed screw mount).
 Optional 3, 5, 10 dBi antenna.
 SM Supplementary Services
 Call forwarding.
 Call barring.
 Multiparty.
 Call waiting and call hold.
 Calling line identity.
 Advice of charge.
 Closed user group.
 Explicit Call Transfer.

Other Features:
 ME+SIM phone book management.
 Fixed dialing number.
 SIM toolkit class 2
 SIM, network and service provider locks.
 Real time clock.
 Alarm management.
 Software upgrade through Xmodem protocol.
 UCS2 character set management.
 ADC & Digital I/Os as optional.

Physical characteristics:

Functions - GSM Modes:

Mounting the modem .For mounting the modem, bind to the body the holding bridles.

Note:
- To be attached to a plain surface
- Screw head max. height: 2mm

Installing the modem:

To install the modem, plug the device on a DC power supply (for automotive applications,
connect the device on the permanent « + » and insert the SIM card in the holder).Make sure that
an antenna is connected.
Power supply cable
A cable, included in the package shall be used for power supply connection.
The wires are marked as follows:

Cable : 1 wire
Ame : tinned copper 24x0.2 mm
Section : 0.75 mm2

Input/output electrical characteristics defined for all external connections:

* RS232 driver (MAX3238) automatically shutdown after 30s of inactivity on the serial link.
The tests are carried out with a 3V SIM card.
The power consumption might vary of 5% over the whole operating temperature range (-20°C to
+55°C)

Protection/on-board network connection

The modem is protected by a fuse directly binded on the power supply cable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERFACES:

The modem comprises several interfaces:
- LED function indicating operating status
- External antenna (via SMA)
- Serial and control link (via 15 pins SUB D)
- Power supply (via 4 pins Micro-FitTM)
- SIM card holder
LED Function
- LED off Device switched off - Not ready
- LED on Device switched on - Connecting to network
- LED flashing slowly Device switched on - Idle mode (registered on network)
- LED flashing rapidly Device switched on - Transmission mode.
 The modem always returns «No carrier» when trying to issue a communication

For all other codes, and/or details, see AT commands manual.

Function Description:

Architecture:
RS-232 Serial link:
Modem RS232 port pin-out:

LED: Status Indication: