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SAMBA 55/56 

VERSION 1.03 

 

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Introduction 

This manual is focussed on the GSM/GPRS data solutions of the SAMBA 
USB modem from FALCOM GmbH. 
The SAMBA is a Plug-and-Play device in extremely small size (88 x 37 x 
12 mm), which provides a powerful state-of the art technologies (GSM, 
GPRS) and makes them available for a quick and easy way to plug in GSM 
and GPRS functionality to systems and modems. The SAMBA provides an 
integrated SIM card reader, an internal GSM antenna, an audio channel and 
a standard USB interface. The physical interface to the modem application 
is made through an embedded USB connector. It consists of 4 pins, required 
for controlling the unit, transferring data and audio signals and providing 
power supply lines. The embedded USB interface allows it direct 
connection to a USB serial port of desktop or notebook computers. The 
SAMBA is designed for use on any GSM network in the world, it is a Tri-
Band GSM/GPRS engine that works in the three frequencies GSM 900, 
DCS 1800 MHz and PCS 1900 MHz or GSM 850, DCS 1800 MHz and 
PCS 1900 MHz. This full type approved integrated modem constitutes a self 
contained, fully integrated implementation of the GSM/GPRS standard. The 
SAMBA features GPRS multi-slot class 10 and supports the GPRS coding 
schemes CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4. The SAMBA equipment supports 
GPRS Class-B. This means, that the Mobile Station can set up a GSM call 
(voice, CSD or fax) while GPRS attached

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A standard SIM card has to be inserted into the integrated card reader. The 
SAMBA modem can send and receive data by GSM and GPRS network. It 
supports voice, SMS, fax as well and offers a choice of seven different 
ringing tones/melodies which are easily selectable using AT command. The 
SAMBA modem can be easily controlled by using AT command for all 
kinds of operations.  

About GPRS: 

GPRS is a high-speed, data-only service that is an add-on to the GSM 
(Global System for Mobile Communications) cellular network - a type of 
network used to provide cellular phone service. 
The SAMBA Modem provides reliable data connections to GPRS 900 
MHz (GSM), 1800 MHz (DCS) networks. When in regions where GPRS 
is not available, user can still access their important information with 
GSM 14.4 kbps data connections.  

Users are advised to quickly proceed to the “Security” chapter and read 
the hints carefully. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. 

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Summary of Contents for SAMBA 55

Page 1: ...This document is available at HTTP WWW FALCOM DE SAMBA 55 56 GSM GPRS User s guide Version 1 03...

Page 2: ...l 12 2 2 3 Physical 12 2 2 4 Basic Features 12 2 2 5 Interfaces 13 2 2 6 Power consumption 14 2 3 AIR INTERFACE OF THE SAMBA GSM GPRS PART 14 2 4 RELIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 15 3 INTERFACES IN OVERVIE...

Page 3: ...ion history Version number Author Changes 1 00 F Beqiri Initial version 1 01 F Beqiri The modem driver and WellPhone GPRS Controller software as a test version added 1 02 F Beqiri Added three differen...

Page 4: ...e available at the following internet address http www falcom de Trademarks Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright SAMBA user s guide is copyrighted...

Page 5: ...ontained fully integrated implementation of the GSM GPRS standard The SAMBA features GPRS multi slot class 10 and supports the GPRS coding schemes CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 and CS 4 The SAMBA equipment supports...

Page 6: ...which operates in the three frequencies GSM 850 MHz DCS 1800 MHz and PCS 1900 MHz and is available to use in the American Networks Please note that according to your requirement you can choose the de...

Page 7: ...bile communications IMEI International Mobile station Equipment Identity ME Mobile Equipment GPRS General Packet Radio Service PLMN Public Land Mobile Network PIN Personal Identification Number PUK Pe...

Page 8: ...s ETSI GSM 07 05 Use of Data Terminal Equipment Data Circuit terminating Equipment interface for Short Message Service and Cell Broadcast Service ETSI GSM 07 07 AT command set for GSM Mobile Equipment...

Page 9: ...h effects from RF energy has focused for many years on the current RF technology scientists have begun research regarding newer radio technologies such as GSM After existing research had been reviewed...

Page 10: ...pitals and motor vehicles is shielded from RF energy However RF energy may affect some malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronic equipment 1 1 7 VEHICLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Check your vehicle...

Page 11: ...and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Do not transport or store flammable gas liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle which conta...

Page 12: ...protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy established by governmental bodies and other qualified organisations such as the following Directives of the European Community Directorate G...

Page 13: ...to GSM Phase 2 specifications Fully shielded and ready to use 2 2 2 Electrical Power supply 5 VDC through USB interface 2 2 3 Physical Absolute maximum dimension 88 7mm x 37 6mm x 12 6mm L x B x H Wei...

Page 14: ...mance when offered by the network operators CSD transmission rates 2 4 4 8 9 6 14 4 kbps non transparent V 110 Unstructured Supplementary Services Data USSD support WAP compliant Compliant with SMG31b...

Page 15: ...4 Timeslots CS 1 9 05 kbps 18 1 kbps 36 2 kbps CS 2 13 4 kbps 26 8 kbps 53 6 kbps CS 3 15 6 kbps 31 2 kbps 62 4 kbps CS 4 21 4 kbps 42 8 kbps 85 6 kbps Table 2 Coding schemes and maximum net data rate...

Page 16: ...SK E GSM 900 102 107 dBm GSM 1800 102 106 dBm Modulation Receiver input sensitivity ARP BER Class II 2 4 GSM 1900 102 106 dBm Table 3 Air Interface 2 4 Reliability characteristics The test conditions...

Page 17: ...hamber system Test duration 1 h Number of repetitions 100 DIN IEC 68 2 14 Na ETS 300019 2 7 Damp heat cyclic High temperature 55 C 2 C Low temperature 25 C 2 C Humidity 93 3 Number of repetitions 6 Te...

Page 18: ...4 pin connector for included headset Interface C SIM card reader for small SIM cards 3V Interface D 3 optical indicators LED s Table 5 Interface specifications of the Modem Figure 2 view of SAMBA int...

Page 19: ...a headset connection For more details about headset see chapter 7 1 Accessory Figure 4 Audio interface pin out interface B 3 1 1 3 Interface C SIM Card interface The SIM interface controls a 3V SIM c...

Page 20: ...the SAMBA is displayed by three LED s their functionality is described in the next chapter on this interface see figure below Figure 7 Status indicator of modem This confidential document is the prop...

Page 21: ...ard inserted or no PIN entered or network search in progress or ongoing user authentication or network login in progress 75 ms On 3 s Off Logged to network monitoring control channels and user interac...

Page 22: ...ower saving can be chosen at different levels The NON CYCLIC SLEEP mode AT CFUN 0 disables the AT interface The CYCLIC SLEEP modes AT CFUN 5 6 7 8 and 9 alternatively activate and deactivate the AT in...

Page 23: ...the RTC Software is not active The serial interfaces are not accessible Operating voltage connected to GSM_BATT remains applied 4 1 3 Alarm mode Alarm mode restricted operation launched by RTC alert f...

Page 24: ...Hardware software requirements Hardware software requirements A valid SIM card Free compatible USB port Approximately 6 Mb of free hard disk space Pentium 90 or higher Operating system Windows 98 Me...

Page 25: ...The SIM card must be enabled for all the service that you want to use VOICE DATA and or FAX if in doubt contact your service provider a To insert the SIM card Insert the SIM card into the correspondi...

Page 26: ...d trigger a feature of Windows called Plug and Play which launches the Found New Hardware wizard The wizard displays a message indicating that it will search for a driver for the Falcom SAMBA Click Ne...

Page 27: ...the installation of the SAMBA driver please follow the on screen instructions Insert the CD ROM into your computer s CD drive The SAMBA is already plugged into the USB interface of your PC The PC has...

Page 28: ...so X means CD ROM drive in or installation example is F Select the Driver folder and click the Open button You will be back to the dialog box and then click OK The selected manufacturer s installation...

Page 29: ...Phone software which is also included into the delivered CD ROM Note Engineering samples of the SAMBA55 SET include limited version of the WellPhone configuration software with a licence key that is v...

Page 30: ...ts it When the software is successfully installed it starts automatically to detect the connected SAMBA phone Select on the opened screen Detect the mobile automatically radio button and click Next bu...

Page 31: ...PRS functionalities Now you can configure the SAMBA modem according to your requirements Click Help icon on the main screen to get more information about using this communication software This softwar...

Page 32: ...s simple The more time slices allocated the more energy consumed by the device sending the signal The higher is the GPRS class the higher is the data speed transfer or receive The highest class of GPR...

Page 33: ...need a PUK Personal Unblocking Key code to unblock the SIM card The PUK code may be supplied with the SIM card If not contact your service provider For more details about using the SAMBA please read c...

Page 34: ...ven in the documentation of these applications and your computer Remember to select the SAMBA phone as the modem in each application The data transfer and fax functions depend on the applications you...

Page 35: ...length is 1 m You have just to connect it to the corresponded connector of SAMBA To wear the earpiece simply pull it out of its casing slowly until you reach the sufficient length and sit it inside t...

Page 36: ...tools such as Dial up Networking It is assumed that the delivered USB driver has already been installed During the network installation please follow the on screen instructions too Click Start button...

Page 37: ...umber for your Network Operator Enter the name of the dial up profile e g GPRS Press the Finish button and you have make a GPRS dial up profile Figure 33 Type the name of connection Now you need to ed...

Page 38: ...ess Configure button Figure 35 Modem properties The dialog box below is displayed Please activate the check boxes as shown in the figure below When the settings are done then press OK button This conf...

Page 39: ...x below is displayed Activate the Use the following DNS server addresses and type the DNS address of your Operator Network e g T D1 has the following DNS address 193 254 160 001 then press OK button a...

Page 40: ...corresponding input field or refer to your network operation s instruction Figure 39 The dialog box of registration After you have started GPRS dial up by clicking on the Dial button the Pre Dial Term...

Page 41: ...ing AT CGATT There are two possible response of SAMBA CGATT 1 means the MS is successfully attached CGATT 0 means the MS is not attached or has failed to attach This command is somewhat less accurate...

Page 42: ...on click the Disconnect Popup menu Figure 43 Popup menu of Dial up connection Now the user can start the installed web browser see section 6 1 2 7 3 Basis Operation Followings are examples of some AT...

Page 43: ...established ATD112 Do not forget the at the end for voice call Make an emergency call OK Communicatio n loss NO CARRIER ATH Hang up OK AT CPIN 0123 OK PIN code accepted CME ERROR 16 Incorrect PIN Cod...

Page 44: ...act that the MS is already in PPP online mode and either engaged in a GPRS data transaction in PTM or not engaged not in PTM While the SAMBA is in PTM GSM calls can only be accepted if the network is...

Page 45: ...and mode URC RING is displayed Accept the data call with ATA or reject with AT CHLD 0 End the voice call with AT CHLD 1 Go back to PPP online mode with ATO 6 Answering a CSD fax call while MS is in PP...

Page 46: ...ined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the sepa...

Page 47: ...dures specified in FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C 2001 and IEEE Std 1528 2003 December 2003 The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless...

Page 48: ...Disconnect it and connect it again 2 It does not work when I travel To use a GSM network outside your own country your account needs to be enabled for International Roaming If this has not been down...

Page 49: ...call divert call barring or call waiting you need to subscribe them to your operator 7 There is noise during a call Avoid using the SAMBA phone near a TV microwave oven speaker or other devices that e...

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