Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
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Feature Details
Applications.
With packet data speeds up to three times faster than ordinary CPRS modems, the SocketModem
EDGE wireless modem is targeted at highly data-intensive applications such as remote video surveillance and
other multimedia applications that send digital images, Web pages, and photographs.
Integration Reduces Space, Power, and Cost.
The SocketModem
EDGE wireless modem integrates the
controller, RF transceiver, and antenna interface in one module. This integration requires low power and low real
estate, and provides an overall reduction in costs.
Reduces Development Time.
The SocketModem EDGE wireless modem enhances your product while you
focus on developing its core features. It actually provides faster time-to-market because it relieves the burden
and expense of obtaining PTCRB and RF approvals.
Internet-Enabled.
The SocketModem EDGE wireless modem includes and embedded TCP/IP stack to bring
Internet connectivity to any device without making changes to its hardware design. Using the Internet protocols
and the wireless connection to an IP network, it sends and receives data over the Internet.
SocketModem EDGE Pin-Out.
The SocketModem EDGE wireless modem interfaces easily with existing
products through a standard serial communication channel. The serial DTE channel is capable of transfer
speeds of 460K bps and can be interfaced directly to an UART or microcontroller. The complete on-board RF
transceiver interfaces with an antenna for direct connection to wireless SMS, circuit-switched dial-up, or packet
data networks. It also includes an onboard LED to display network status.
Universal Socket Connectivity.
Multi-Tech's Universal Socket flexible comm-port architecture provides analog
dial-up, ISDN, wireless, or Ethernet socket connectivity with interchangeable modules. This allows you to utilize
one system design and populate it with your communication module of choice. In addition, you are assured a
seamless migration to future technologies.
Developer’s Kit
The Developer’s Kit allows you to plug in the module and use it for testing, programming, and evaluation. The kit
includes:
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one development board with RS-232 DB-25 connector
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universal power supply
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antenna
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RS-232 cable
Technical Specifications
The SocketModem EDGE wireless modem meets the following specifications:
Packet Data
EDGE:
E-GPRS Class 10, Modulation & coding scheme MCS 1-9, Mobile station Class B
GPRS:
GPRS Class 12, full PBCCH support, coding scheme 1-4, Mobile station Class B
Circuit-Switched Data
Asynchronous, transparent & non-transparent up to 9600 bps
Fax
Class 1 Group 3 Fax
SMS
Text & PDU, Point-to-Point, cell broadcast
Connectors
Antenna: MMCX
SIM: Standard 3V SIM receptacle
IP Protocols Supported
TCP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, HTTP
Power Requirements
5 VDC to 32 VDC; 400mA typical
Operating Environment
-30° to +50° C
Physical Description
Dimensions:
2.55” L x 1.4” W x 0.5” H (6.48 cm x 3.5 cm x .87 cm)
Weight:
1 oz. (20 g)
Certifications
CE Mark
EMC: FCC Part 2, 15, 22, 24, EN 55022 & EN55024
Safety: cUL, UL 60950, EN 60950
Network: PTCRB
Warranty
2 years
