QUADIMODO Quad-Band IP68 GSM MODEM Quad Band for Worldwide Use IP68 Enclosure ‘Submersible’ Voice / Fax / SMS and Data GPRS Class B Class 10: Bundled 3V SIM Card included Internal Antenna (Optional External) RS232 Interface 9-24Vdc Supply Standard AT command set 36Kbps download / 24Kbps upload Optional internal 900maH Battery A Plug and Play Quad-Band GSM modem for data, fax and SMS services, GPRS Class 10 is also supports for hi-speed data transfer. QUADIMODO is capable of being used throughout most of the world including The USA, Europe and ASIA for general purpose industrial applications. QUADIMODO uses the reliable Huawei MG323 GPRS/GSM engine and has a an internal antenna. It uses industry standard AT command set (available as a separate document), interface to the host user is via standard RS232 port. An optional internal rechargeable lithium backup battery is available which is automatically charged when power is present. Ordering Information PART No Description QUADIMODO BAT-9000 PSU12V1A-IP GSM GPRS Quad-Band Modem Optional Battery backup for GSM9000 Power Supply IP67 (12Vdc to 110-240Vac) DS-QUADIMODO-1 QUADIMODO Contents Supplied with the Modem: 1. Modem 2. RS232 Cable Lead SIM card The unit will accept SIM cards of most types subject to the following restrictions. Only 3 Volt or 1.8V SIM cards will be correctly read and older 5 Volt types will be ignored. SIM cards that have been protected by means of a PIN (in a mobile phone) will not operate in the unit. Some types of pay-as-you-go SIM cards may require regular call activity (once every three months) to remain registered. The SIM card should be inserted into Modem before applying power Safety 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. The antenna of the modem should be away from computers, office equipment, home appliance, etc. Always keep the antenna with minimum safety distance of 26.6 cm or more from human body. Do not put the antenna inside metallic box, containers, etc. Using the modem in vehicle Check for any regulation or law authorizing the use of GSM in vehicle in your country before installing the modem Install the modem by qualified personnel. Consult your vehicle dealer for any possible interference of electronic parts by the modem. The modem should be connected to the vehicle’s supply system by using a fuse-protected terminal in the vehicle’s fuse box Be careful when the modem is powered by the vehicle’s main battery. The battery may be drained after extended period. DS-QUADIMOD-1 QUADIMODO Internal Connections Antenna Connection Integral Antenna RS232 Serial Port ‘CON3' Insert Simcard Here Supply Terminals 9 - 24Vdc RS232 Cable Connections Connector CON3 Pin 1* Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Signal System Power supply (+3V) Rx Tx N/C GND N/C RTS CTS ‘D’Type connector N/C Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 7 Pin 8 * Pin 1 is designated by a Square pad on the circuitboard Sub-D 9 LED Indicator LED Flashing LED ON DS-QUADIMOD-1 : Quadimodo is connected to the available network : Quadimodo is engaged on a Live connection QUADIMODO Optional Battery (880mAH) The battery provides an automatic backup supply to continue normal operation when power fails. The battery is recharged and maintained when power is present Battery life depends on many parameters however as a theoretical guideline, battery life will be; 2 years on continuous standby 2 hours on continuous GPRS Data communication 4 hours on continuous conversation state Somewhere in between in practice! Optional Battery Optional External Antenna Using an external antenna can provide a better signal reception than the internal antenna. Unplug the Antenna Connection. Use Cable adaptor CBA-UFLSMA-1 to provide an SMA Bulkhead connector into which many alternative GSM antennas may connect Antenna Connection CBA-UFLSMA-1 DS-QUADIMOD-1 Integral Antenna QUADIMODO Optional Power Supply Sealed Unit to IP67 Miniature Size 83 x 37 x 30mm Resin Potted Unit Input 100-240Vac Wall Fixing Lugs Output 12Vdc 1A 3.3m lead DS-QUADIMOD-1 QUADIMODO Technical Specifications Parameter Min Max Unit Working Temperature -20 70 o Storage Temperature -40 85 o DC Characteristics Min Voltage C C Typ Max Unit 9 26 V Temperature -35 80 oC Current Consumption Idle state Min Typ - Max 4 Unit mA Conversation state 250 - mA Whilst transmitting GPRS data 460 - mA Power-off state 50 - μA Max Transmit power GSM 850 / 900 MHz Class4 (2W) GSM 1800/1900MHz Class1 (1W) Receiver sensitivity < –107 dBm Voice Services Two analog voice channels SMS New Message alert, Text message receiving and text message sending Management of text messages, read / delete messages, storage status and message list AT Commands GSM AT commands ,V.25 AT commands Huawei extended AT commands GPRS Data Service GPRS Class 10 Encoding schemes: CS 1, CS 2, CS 3, and CS 4 Maximum Downlink Transmission rate 85.6Kbps Maximum uplink Transmission rate 42.8Kbps Packet Broadcast Control channel (PBCCH) Embedded with TCP/IP protocol : supports multiple links Circuit Switched Data Service CSD Service (maximum rae 9.6Kbits/s) Further Specifications available via Huawei Technical Documentation, please refer to our website DS-QUADIMOD-1 QUADIMODO Basic Setup Information Modem functionality Test On the first time power-up you can use terminal communications program to communicate with the modem through the RS-232 serial port. Following example is using the HyperTerminal in Windows XP. Select Hyperterminal from the Start Menu Start the HyperTerminal program and assign any name for a new session. DS-QUADIMOD-1 QUADIMODO Choose the Com port connected to the modem. The unit features auto bauding so any baud rate from 1.2 to 115.2 Kbps can be used, 8bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit) On the terminal screen, type “AT” to check the “OK” response from the modem DS-QUADIMOD-1 QUADIMODO R F Solutions Ltd., Unit 21, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, E. Sussex. BN8 6JL. England. Email : [email protected] http://www.rfsolutions.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1273 898 000 Fax: +44 (0)1273 480 661 Disclaimer: Whilst the information in this document is believed to be correct at the time of issue, R.F.Solutions Ltd does not accept any liability whatsoever for its accuracy, adequacy or completeness. No express or implied warranty or representation is given relating to the information contained in this document. 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