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TANGO55/i & TANGO56/i User's Manual

Version 1.05

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Summary of Contents for TANGO55

Page 1: ...This document is available at http www falcom de TANGO55 i 56 i USER S GUIDE Version 1 05 12 01 2007 ...

Page 2: ...NSUMPTION FOR TANGO55 ONLY 18 2 3 OPERATING TEMPERATURES 18 2 4 AIR INTERFACE OF THE TANGO55 GSM GPRS ENGINE ONLY 18 2 5 AIR INTERFACE OF THE TANGO56 GSM GPRS ENGINE ONLY 19 2 6 DETERMINING THE EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT TYPE 20 3 GSM GPRS APPLICATION INTERFACE 21 3 1 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES 21 3 2 NORMAL MODE OPERATION 21 3 2 1 GSM GPRS SLEEP 21 3 2 2 GSM IDLE 21 3 2 3 GSM TALK 21 3 2 4 GPRS IDLE ...

Page 3: ...e 30 5 2 1 2 Installing the SIM card 31 5 2 1 3 Mounting the terminal 32 5 2 1 4 Mounting the cradle and placing the terminal 32 5 2 1 5 Connecting the data cable 33 5 2 1 6 Connecting the DC power supply 33 5 2 2 TERMINAL EMULATOR SETUP 34 5 2 2 1 Checking the Modem using Microsoft Windows Hyper Terminal as example 34 5 2 3 GETTING STARTED TO GPRS NETWORK 37 5 3 BASIC OPERATION 37 5 3 1 TROUBLESH...

Page 4: ...nd Safety Information FCC removed 1 03 F Beqiri Table 5 chapter 2 5 page 19 The RF Output Power updated with new values 1 04 F Beqiri Added antenna specifications see chapter 7 2 Throughout this document some figures are updated with an AN 001 M antenna 1 05 F Beqiri Completed chapter 4 2 1 Ignition line behaviours Updated power consumption see table 3 in chapter 2 2 This confidential document is ...

Page 5: ...ng Internet address http www falcom de Trademarks Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright This document is copyrighted by FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GmbH with all rights reserved No part of this documentation may be produced in any form without the prior written permission of FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GmbH FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS Gm...

Page 6: ...egrated 50 Ω connector on the modem The TANGO55 56 are mobile stations for transmission of voice data calls and FAX as well as short messages SMS Short Message Service in GSM Network To control the GSM module there is an advanced set of AT commands according to GSM ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute 07 07 and 07 05 implemented About GPRS GPRS is standard for General Packet Radio ...

Page 7: ...ng is only applicable for 850MHz GSM 1900 MHz PCS operations whereby only these frequencies 850MHz GSM 1900 MHz PCS are possible to be used in U S Territories The TANGO56i modem provides a specific soft and hardware internal TCP IP stack software with hardware extension which has been internally implemented for using the embedded TCP IP stack software The integration of TCP IP stack with hardware ...

Page 8: ...tem also referred to as PCN DGPS Differential GPS DOP Dilution of Precision DRX Discontinuous Reception DSP Digital Signal Processor DSR Data Set Ready DTE Data Terminal Equipment typically computer terminal printer or for example GSM application DTR Data Terminal Ready DTX Discontinuous Transmission EFR Enhanced Full Rate EGSM Enhanced GSM EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility ESD Electrostatic Disch...

Page 9: ... Mean Square value ROM Read only Memory RP Receive Protocol RTC Real Time Clock RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Rx Receive Direction SA Selective Availability SAR Specific Absorption Rate SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage SIM Subscriber Identification Module SMS Short Message Service SRAM Static Random Access Memory TA Terminal adapter e g GSM engine TDMA Time Division Multiple A...

Page 10: ...of Data Terminal Equipment Data Circuit terminating Equipment interface for Short Message Service and Cell Broadcast Service 5 ETSI GSM 07 07 AT command set for GSM Mobile Equipment 6 ITU T V 25ter Serial asynchronous automatic dialling and control This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 10 of 46 ...

Page 11: ...isting research had been reviewed and after compliance to all applicable safety standards had been tested it has been concluded that the product is fit for use If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy there are things you can do to minimise exposure Obviously limiting the duration of your calls will reduce your exposure to RF energy In addition you can reduce RF exposure by operating your ...

Page 12: ...energy 1 8 Medical electronic equipment Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers hearing aids etc to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy Turn Your modem OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the area instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using RF monitoring equipment 1 9 Aircraft Turn...

Page 13: ...e gas liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle which contains Your modem or accessories Before using Your modem in a vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane ensure that the vehicle complies with the relevant fire and safety regulations of the country in which the vehicle is to be used 1 13Non Ionising radiation As with other mobile radio transmitting equ...

Page 14: ...for the 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 General V in Matters of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 14 of 46 ...

Page 15: ... 82 6 2 g with SMB connector 88 0 g with FME connector Dimension of cradle Size 119 4mm x 66 7mm x 31 8mm L x B x H Weight 21 gr through 2 screw holes on the cradle Mounting Through 2 screw holes on the cradle Frequency bands Tri band TANGO55 i EGSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Tri band TANGO56 i GSM 850 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Compliant to GSM Phase 2 2 GSM class Small MS Transmit power Class 4 2 W at EGSM900...

Page 16: ...SSD support WAP WAP compliant SMS MT MO CB Text and PDU mode SMS storage SIM card plus 25 SMS locations in the mobile equipment Transmission of SMS alternatively over CSD or GPRS Preferred mode can be user defined MMS MMS compliant FAX Group 3 class 1 class 2 SIM interface Supported SIM card 3 V Integrated SIM card slot for small SIM card only Casing Fully shield Chromium plate ABS Temperature con...

Page 17: ...ol Multiplex ability according to GSM 07 10 Multiplexer Protocol Baud rate 300 bps 230 kbps on ASC0 Autobauding detects 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 bps Phonebook management Supported phonebook types SM FD LD MC RC ON ME Ringing tones Offers a choice of 7 different ringing tones melodies easily selectable with AT command Real time clock Implemented Timer function Programmabl...

Page 18: ...n max values including voltage drop ripple and spikes Average supply current GSM 16 mA SLEEP mode MODE BAND TANGO55 i only 32 32 mA IDLE mode EGSM 900 GSM 1800 1900 146 115 mA TALK mode EGSM 900 GSM 1800 1900 GPRS 32 32 mA IDLE GPRS EGSM 900 GSM 1800 1900 153 113 mA DATA mode GPRS 4 Rx 1 Tx EGSM 900 GSM 1800 1900 227 169 mA DATA mode GPRS 3 Rx 2 Tx EGSM 900 GSM 1800 1900 Table 3 Power supply Power...

Page 19: ...of the TANGO56 GSM GPRS engine only Test conditions All measurements have been performed at Tamb 25 C VVIN typ 12 V DC Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Frequency range Uplink MS BTS GSM 850 824 849 MHz GSM 1800 1710 1785 MHz GSM 1900 1850 1910 MHz Frequency range Downlink BTS MS GSM 850 869 894 MHz GSM 1800 1805 1880 MHz GSM 1900 1930 1990 MHz RF power ARP with 50 Ω load GSM 850 31 51 31 82 dBm GSM 1800...

Page 20: ... through pinned cables In other words a DTE port never connects directly to another DTE port Similarly a DCE port never connects directly to another DCE port The signalling definitions were written from the perspective of the DTE device therefore a Receive Data signal becomes an input to DTE but an output from DCE TANGO55 i and TANGO56 i are designed for use as a DCE unit Based on the aforemention...

Page 21: ...EEP mode too Power 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 interfaces to allow permanent access to all AT commands 3 2 2 GSM IDLE Software is active Once registered to the GSM network paging with BTS is carried out The module is ready to send and ...

Page 22: ...ctive for powering the RTC Software is not active The serial interfaces are not accessible Operating voltage remains applied 3 2 7 Alarm mode Alarm mode restricted operation launched by RTC alert function while the module is in POWER DOWN mode Module will not be registered to GSM network Limited number of AT commands is accessible This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be c...

Page 23: ...fications of the modems Figure 1 view of modem interfaces 4 1 1 Interface A 4 pin connector power supply Figure 2 Pin out of 4 pin power supply connector interface A Power input 10 8 31 2 V DC Pin number Name Wire Colour Functions 1 GND Brown DC power negative input 2 Mute Green Do not connect 3 IGN Yellow Ignition connected to positive DC power 4 POWER Vin White DC power positive input Table 9 De...

Page 24: ...lear To Send OUT 9 RI Ring Indicator OUT Table 10 Pin assignment of the standard RS232 connector 4 1 3 Interface C 8 pin RJ45 connector The TANGO55 56 modems provide this interface RJ45 for serial and audio connection You can use a RJ45 serial cable to connect the modem s RJ45 connector Interface C to external controller computer without HW handshake If TANGO55 56 modems have been connected throug...

Page 25: ...tenna on the left side of the modems the first one provides an antenna with SMB connector interface Figure 5 a the second one provides an antenna with FME connector interface Figure 5 b The length of antenna cable integrated on the TANGO55i is 23 3 cm Figure 5 a TANGO55i 56i modem with SMB antenna connector Figure 5 b TANGO55i modem with FME antenna connector 4 1 5 Interface E SIM interface The SI...

Page 26: ...mponents GSM GPRS transceiver Power supply unit Serial link V 24 for data transmission and control GPRS Class B Class 2 or Class 10 If the GSM GPRS modem is registered in the network it acts just like a regular fax data modem To control the GSM modem there is an advanced set of AT commands according to GSM ETSI 07 07 and 07 05 implemented The two LED s on the top of Interface C are showing the sta...

Page 27: ...ed by the IGN sense line When this line is pulled high 10 8 to 31 2 Volt the modem will power on After the modem is powered on the IGN line can be pulled low The modem will go sleep when this line is pulled low and it receives AT CFUN n command via serial line where n 0 5 6 7 8 9 The modem will shut down when this line is pulled low and it receives AT SMSO command via serial line See also AT Comma...

Page 28: ...C means send a BREAK signal to the used Transmit Data TxD line from a terminal software The BREAK signal forces the modem to perform a reset by driving the TxD pin of modem to the ground c Once the system detects an incoming signal through TxD pin e g type AT enter on the terminal screen the modem set itself into the command mode If the GSM software is still running while the user feels the need t...

Page 29: ...mperature limits known as restricted operating while data are transmitted over GPRS the module automatically reverts from GPRS Multislot TANGO55 56 returns to the higher Multislot class If the temperature stays at the critical level or even continues to rise TANGO55 56 will not switch back to the higher class After a transition from Multislot class 10 to Multislot class 8 a possible switchback to ...

Page 30: ...na SMB type If you are using an antenna from FALCOM see chapter 7 2 Possible antenna connect adapter cable KA08 F to the antenna connector ANT 001 or ANT 010 and then connect it to the modem For other external antennas please refer to manuals of manufacture s GSM antenna Make sure the external antenna is for the GSM 900 1800 or 850 1900 frequencies with impedance of 50Ω and also the connector is s...

Page 31: ... bevelled corner is on the top right and the golden contact area is facing downwards Make sure that the SIM card is fit in the SIM card holder Push the cap of SIM card holder down until it closed Close the opening with the cover cap Figure 9 Open the cover cap Figure 10 Push the inscription PUSH OPEN to open the SIM card holder Figure 9 Open the SIM card holder Figure 11 Insert the SIM card Hints ...

Page 32: ...cable ties are 200 x 3 5 mm and 140 x 3 5 mm Note If you want to mount the modem on a wall or vehicle first attach the cradle to the wall or vehicle as described on the chapter below before placing the modem on the cradle 5 2 1 4 Mounting the cradle and placing the terminal CAUTION IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS INSTALL THE MODEM SO THAT A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 20 CM CAN BE MAINTAI...

Page 33: ...n Sub D male serial cable to the 9 pin serial interface port on the TANGO55 56 modem as shown in Figure 13 b Figure 13 a Connect 9 pin serial to PC Figure 13 b Connect 9 pin serial to modem 5 2 1 6 Connecting the DC power supply Connect the open ending of the power supply cable to a power adapter 10 8 31 2 VDC Refer to the following table for power supply requirement Power Supply Requirement Param...

Page 34: ...Hyperterminal application terminal emulator program The instructions below describe how to use the TANGO55 56 Modem with a PC running Windows 2000 5 2 2 1 Checking the Modem using Microsoft Windows Hyper Terminal as example You can communicate with the modem through one of the provided RS232 serial ports using a terminal program see example below This confidential document is a property of FALCOM ...

Page 35: ...played window Figure 16 Assign the name for a new session 2 Choose the correct COM Port and baud rate settings 9600bps 8 bit no parity bit 1 stop bit Figure 17 COM Port transmission settings 3 On the terminal screen type AT to check the OK response from the Modem This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 35 of 46 ...

Page 36: ...he response from TANGO55 56 Now you can configure the TANGO55 56 modem according to your requirements and according to the AT Command set This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 36 of 46 ...

Page 37: ... to install it else please refer to the separated manual gprs_startup_user_guide pdf 5 3 Basic Operation Followings are example of some AT commands Please refer to the AT Command manual for a full discription The AT Command manual is available on the Falcom s Website http www falcom de NOTE Issue AT CMEE 1 to have extended error code CME ERROR Description AT Commands Modem responce Comments Networ...

Page 38: ...dicators do not light Check if the modem is connected to a 10 8 31 2 V DC power supply properly Check if also the Ignition Line is connected to a 10 8 31 2 V DC power supply properly Check if the power connector is properly inserted 2 The modem does not respond to the terminal program Check if the RS232 cable is connected properly Check if your program has proper settings Manufacture settings of t...

Page 39: ...O56 i User s Manual Version 1 05 6 HOUSING Figure 40 Housing of TANGO55 i and TANGO56 i This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 39 of 46 ...

Page 40: ...ual Version 1 05 6 1 Housing of cradle Figure 41 Dimensions of the cradle Figure 42 View of the cradle This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 40 of 46 ...

Page 41: ...n The external power cable is a four conductor cable with stripped and tinned ends Connect the white and yellow leads of the external power cable to the positive side of the DC power source Connect the brown lead of the external power cable to the negative side of the DC power source The green lead of the external power cable should be left open not connected COUTION Observe polarity when connecti...

Page 42: ... RF performance An additional advantage is its small physical size Figure 44 a below shows the possibilities of external GSM GPRS antennas A special adapter cable called KA08 F enables you to connect the TANGO55 to the ANT 001 M or ANT 010 Figure 44 a ANT 001 with FME male female connector Figure 44 b KA08 F Adapter cable with SMB FME female connector 7 3 Possible external headset A balanced micro...

Page 43: ... firmware TANGO55 or TANGO56 and download the wswup_mc55_x exe or wswup_mc56_x exe Update program respectively Connect the serial port of the TANGO55 56 to one of the available COM ports on your PC e g COM1 If TANGO55 56 is still powered on power it down Make sure that the V and IGN lines are disconnected from the external power source Start wswup_mc55_01 06 exe Update program The Dialog Window sh...

Page 44: ...ss bars The update procedure takes approximately 4 minutes Note Do not interrupt this procedure A partially reprogrammed flash memory could lead to invalid operation of the terminal and permanent damage of the components If any error is generated after clicking the START button or during flash programming see figure below check cables and retry the operation If the the START button is pressed and ...

Page 45: ...e TANGO55 56 disconnect the V line The TANGO55 56 with the new firmware is automatically started at the next power up connect the V and the IGN line to the external power source This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 45 of 46 ...

Page 46: ...that may cause undesired operation Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy a...

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