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use. They can be changed by the users individually via specific AT commands. The factory default
configuration is stored in permanent memory. This configuration can be recalled at any time through use of
the AT&Fn command.
Two groups of settings, or “profiles”, can be stored as user-defined configurations. Users first create
desired active configurations and then write them to memory using the AT&Wn command. These profiles can
be designated to be loaded as the active configuration upon A3LA-RS power-up through use of the AT&Yn
command. The A3LA-RS can be reset without loss of power to these profiles through use of the ATZn
command. The configuration settings are stored in “S-register” locations and are detailed in Appendix A.
7.0 MODES OF OPERATION
The A3LA-RS serial data port is always in one of three modes: command mode, SBD data mode or SBD
session mode. When the data port is in command mode, AT commands can be entered to control the A3LA-
RS. In command mode, flow control has no effect, with the RTS input ignored and the CTS output driven ON
(low). When in SBD data mode, the A3LA-RS is transferring binary or text SBD message data to or from the
DTE. In SBD data mode:
1.
All characters from the DTE not forming part of the message data are ignored (i.e. no AT commands
may be entered).
2.
No unsolicited result codes are issued.
3.
RTS/CTS flow control, if enabled, is active. When RTS is OFF (high), the A3LA-RS suspends transfer
of data to the DTE; when CTS is OFF (high), the A3LA-RS expects the DTE to suspend transfer of
data.
When in SBD session mode, the A3LA-RS is attempting to conduct an SBD session with the network. In
SBD session mode:
1.
The DTE must wait for the +SBDI [X][A] session result code.
2.
All characters from the DTE are ignored.
3.
Unsolicited result codes are issued where those codes have been enabled.
Transitions between the modes of operation are performed automatically by the A3LA-RS in response to
the SBD AT commands; the DTE has no other control over the mode.
8.0 MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
The A3LA-RS has four features on its bottom surface that can aid in its mounting (see Appendix H).
These four features are pre-drilled at a minimum depth of 0.25 inch to accept 2-56 thread type.
9.0 BOARD LEVEL OPTION (A3LA-RSP)
NAL Research also offers the A3LA-RS without the housing for application developers who wish to
integrate the modem boards directly into their products
. The exploded view of the A3LA-RS is shown in
Figure 7. Part number for the board-level is A3LA-RSP. NAL Research ships the A3LA-RSP with the following
items included – item 6 (RF board mounting screws), item 9 (antenna cable), item 10 (antenna washer),
item 11 (antenna nut), item 12 (Iridium 9523 RF board), item 13 (NAL Research SIM reader circuit and PA
boost circuit), and DB15 connector (not soldered on the board).