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GSM/GPRS/GNSS  Module  Series 

                                                                                                                            MC90-TE-A  User  Guide

 

 

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1.1. Safety Information 

 

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service 

or  repair  of  any  cellular  terminal  or  mobile  incorporating  MC90  module.  Manufacturers  of  the  cellular 

terminal  should  send  the  following  safety  information  to  users  and  operating  personnel,  and  incorporate 

these  guidelines  into  all  manuals  supplied  with  the  product.  If  not  so,  Quectel  assumes  no  liability  for 
customers’ failure to comply with these precautions. 

 

 

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an 

accident.  Using  a  mobile  while  driving  (even  with  a  handsfree  kit)  causes 

distraction and can lead to an accident. Please comply with laws and regulations 

restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

 

 

Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. The operation 

of  wireless  appliances  in  an  aircraft  is  forbidden  to  prevent  interference  with 

communication systems. If the device offers an Airplane Mode, then it should be 

enabled  prior  to  boarding  an  aircraft.  Please  consult  the  airline  staff  for  more 

restrictions on the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft. 

 

 

Wireless  devices  may  cause  interference  on  sensitive  medical  equipment,  so 

please  be  aware  of  the  restrictions  on  the  use  of  wireless  devices  when  in 

hospitals, clinics or other healthcare facilities.   

 

Cellular  terminals  or  mobiles  operating  over  radio  signals  and  cellular  network 

cannot  be  guaranteed  to  connect  in  all  possible  conditions  (for  example,  with 

unpaid bills or with an invalid (U)SIM card). When emergent help is needed in such 

conditions, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive a 

call,  the  cellular  terminal  or  mobile  must  be  switched  on  in  a  service  area  with 

adequate cellular signal strength.

 

 

The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it 

receives  and  transmits  radio  frequency  signals.  RF  interference  can  occur  if  it  is 

used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment. 

 

In  locations  with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs  to turn 

off  wireless  devices  such  as  your  phone  or  other  cellular  terminals.  Areas  with 

potentially  explosive  atmospheres  include  fuelling  areas,  below  decks  on  boats, 

fuel  or  chemical  transfer  or  storage  facilities,  areas  where  the  air  contains 

chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, etc.   

 

 

Summary of Contents for MC90-TE-A

Page 1: ...MC90 TE A User Guide GSM GPRS GNSS Module Series Rev MC90 TE A_User_Guide_V1 0 Date 2018 09 19 Status Released www quectel com ...

Page 2: ...TION PROVIDED IS BASED UPON CUSTOMERS REQUIREMENTS QUECTEL MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF THE INFORMATION IT MAKES AVAILABLE QUECTEL DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED BY USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THE INFORMATION ALL INFORMATION SUPPLIED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT...

Page 3: ...GSM GPRS GNSS Module Series MC90 TE A User Guide MC90 TE A_User_Guide 2 21 About the Document History Revision Date Author Description 1 0 2018 09 19 Tiger CHENG Initial ...

Page 4: ...Interface Applications 10 3 1 U SIM2 Card Connector 10 4 MC90 TE A Accessories Assembly 12 5 Illustration 13 5 1 Power on MC90 TE A 13 5 2 Communicate with GSM Part of the Module 14 5 3 Communicate with GNSS Part of the Module 15 5 3 1 Use Main UART All in one Solution 15 5 3 2 Use UART3 Stand alone Solution 16 5 4 Firmware Upgrade through Main UART Port 17 5 5 Compatible Design and Applications 1...

Page 5: ...ser Guide MC90 TE A_User_Guide 4 21 Table Index TABLE 1 PINS OF U SIM2 CARD CONNECTOR 10 TABLE 2 RESISTOR TO BE MOUNTED WHEN USING DIFFERENT Wi Fi ANTENNAS 18 TABLE 3 PIN DEFINITION OF THE 60 PIN DIP CONNECTOR 19 TABLE 4 RELATED DOCUMENTS 21 ...

Page 6: ...4 FIGURE 7 S101 S102 SWITCH STATUS ON MAIN UART WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GSM PART 14 FIGURE 8 S101 S102 SWITCH STATUS ON UART3 WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GSM PART 15 FIGURE 9 S101 S102 SWITCH STATUS ON MAIN UART WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GNSS PART 16 FIGURE 10 S101 S102 SWITCH STATUS ON UART3 WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GNSS PART 16 FIGURE 11 USER INTERFACE OF POWERGPS TOOL 17 FIGURE 12 SWITCH S101 S102 TO ...

Page 7: ...ctel supplies corresponding development board MC90 TE A to test the module This document can help customers quickly understand MC90 TE A interface specifications electrical and mechanical details and know how to use it MC90 TE A is intended to be used in combination with GSM EVB for MC90 module testing and evaluation For detailed description of GSM EVB please refer to document 4 ...

Page 8: ... consult the airline staff for more restrictions on the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment so please be aware of the restrictions on the use of wireless devices when in hospitals clinics or other healthcare facilities Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio signals and cellular network cannot be guarant...

Page 9: ...TE A_User_Guide 8 21 2 Product Concept 2 1 MC90 TE A Top and Bottom Views Figure 1 MC90 TE A Top View A Serial port selection switch B GSM antenna interface C GNSS antenna interface D Wi Fi antenna interface E LED indicator F USB interface F Wi Fi antenna ...

Page 10: ...GSM GPRS GNSS Module Series MC90 TE A User Guide MC90 TE A_User_Guide 9 21 Figure 2 MC90 TE A Bottom View G U SIM2 card connector ...

Page 11: ...nterface Applications 3 1 U SIM2 Card Connector Figure 3 U SIM2 Card Connector Table 1 Pins of U SIM2 Card Connector Pin No Signal I O Description 1 CD1 Connect to ground 2 CD2 Reserved 3 SIM_DATA I O U SIM card data input output 4 SIM_CLK O U SIM card clock signal 5 VPP Reserved ...

Page 12: ...GSM GPRS GNSS Module Series MC90 TE A User Guide MC90 TE A_User_Guide 11 21 6 SIM_RST O U SIM card reset signal 7 GND Ground 8 SIM_VDD Power supply for U SIM card 9 GND Ground 10 GND Ground ...

Page 13: ...S GNSS Module Series MC90 TE A User Guide MC90 TE A_User_Guide 12 21 4 MC90 TE A Accessories Assembly Figure 4 MC90 TE A Toolkit Accessories A GNSS antenna B Driver disk C RF cable for GNSS antenna connection ...

Page 14: ...combination with GSM EVB for MC90 module testing and evaluation The connection between MC90 TE A and GSM EVB can refer to the following figure Figure 5 Connection between MC90 TE A and GSM EVB 5 1 Power on MC90 TE A Power on procedures of MC90 TE A is controlled by GSM EVB Please refer to document 4 for detailed power on procedures ...

Page 15: ...e USB to UART converter cable This is the recommended method Switch status description is available in the following figures Figure 6 S101 S102 Switch Status Indication Figure 7 S101 S102 Switch Status on Main UART When Communicating with GSM Part If the UART3 is used for communication with the GSM part please turn the S101 switch to OFF and S102 switch to ON state on MC90 TE A and then connect th...

Page 16: ...or power on procedures please refer to document 4 7 After waiting for 2 3 seconds customers should first input AT or at string once or more until receiving OK from the module in the HyperTerminal The module is set to autobauding mode in default configuration This operation is to synchronize the baud rate between the computer and the module 8 Input AT command and the corresponding functions will be...

Page 17: ...st input AT or at string once or more until receiving OK from the module in the HyperTerminal 6 Send corresponding AT commands to turn on off the GNSS part When GNSS is turned on the LED D102 on MC90 TE A will be lighted and NMEA data will be output For details of the corresponding AT commands please refer to document 1 5 3 2 Use UART3 Stand alone Solution 1 Turn the S101 switch to ON and S102 swi...

Page 18: ... be lighted For details of the corresponding AT commands please refer to document 1 5 NMEA data will be received via UART3 and PMTK commands can be sent via UART3 6 The PowerGPS tool can be used to view the status of GPS GLONASS receiver conveniently When the tool is opened the user interface shown as below will be displayed Figure 11 User Interface of PowerGPS Tool 5 4 Firmware Upgrade through Ma...

Page 19: ...ction a built in Wi Fi antenna of MC90 TE A is recommended to be used In this case resistor R213 0Ω 0402 package needs to be mounted while resistor R211 0Ω 0402 package does not need to be mounted If an external Wi Fi antenna is used then R213 needs to be mounted and R211 does not need to be mounted Table 2 Resistor to be Mounted when Using Different Wi Fi Antennas Figure 13 R211 or R213 to be Mou...

Page 20: ...Connector Figure 14 DIP Connector of MC90 TE A Table 3 Pin Definition of the 60 pin DIP Connector Pin No Pin Name I O Pin No Pin Name I O 1 VBAT I 2 GND 3 VBAT I 4 GND 5 VBAT I 6 GND 7 VBAT I 8 GND 9 VBAT I 10 GND 11 12 ADC I 13 14 15 VDD_EXT O 16 NETLIGHT O 17 PWRKEY I 18 GPIO0 I O ...

Page 21: ...1_VDD O 26 RXD3 I 27 SIM1_RST O 28 GPIO3 I O 29 SIM1_DATA I O 30 GPIO4 I O 31 SIM1_CLK O 32 GPIO5 I O 33 SIM1_PRESENCE I 34 35 36 EMERG_RESET I 37 DCD O 38 39 DTR I 40 41 RXD I 42 43 TXD O 44 45 RTS I 46 47 CTS O 48 DBG_RXD I 49 RI O 50 DBG_TXD O 51 52 53 SPK1P O 54 MICP I 55 SPK1N O 56 MICN I 57 SPK2P O 58 MICP I 59 60 MICN I ...

Page 22: ...eferences Table 4 Related Documents SN Document Name Remark 1 Quectel_MC60 MC90_AT_Commands_Manual MC60 MC90 AT commands manual 2 Quectel_GSM_UART_Application_Note Serial port application note 3 Quectel_MC90_Hareware_Design MC90 hardware design 4 Quectel_GSM_EVB_User_Guide GSM EVB user guide ...

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