Initial Operation
INSYS GSM small 2.0
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Initial Operation
This section describes how to put the INSYS GSM small 2.0 in operation, i.e.
how to connect the INSYS GSM small 2.0 to a PC and test the serial commu-
nication.
Connecting the INSYS GSM small 2.0 to a PC
How to connect the INSYS GSM small 2.0 to a PC via the serial interface.
You will need the 9-pin serial cable.
You will need a free serial interface at the PC.
Use preferably serial interfaces which are actually at the PC as "real"
hardware. Virtual serial interfaces or USB-to-Serial solutions may
cause problems.
1.
Connect the 9-pin serial cable with the INSYS GSM small 2.0 and
tighten the screws of the connector.
2.
Connect the 9-pin serial cable to a free serial interface of your PC.
Note or remember to which interface (COM1 or COM2) you have con-
nected the INSYS GSM small 2.0 at the PC.
Inserting a SIM card into the INSYS GSM small 2.0
You will need a SIM card
Please observe the notes in the Enter PIN of the SIM Card section of
the Functions chapter concerning the PIN entry before inserting the
SIM card to avoid an unintentional locking of the SIM card.
1.
Insert the SIM card into the INSYS GSM small 2.0 and proceed as de-
scribed in the Insert and Remove SIM Card section of the Func-
tions chapter.
Connecting a GSM antenna to the INSYS GSM small 2.0
You will need a suitable GSM antenna
1.
Connect the GSM antenna with the FME connector on the front of the
INSYS GSM small 2.0.
Testing the INSYS GSM small 2.0
The INSYS GSM small 2.0 is connected to the PC.
The power supply of the INSYS GSM small 2.0 is switched on (refer to the
Installation section for the connection of the power supply).
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