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Communication
4 Product description
Instruction book, IQAN- G2
Communication
The communication interfaces are used for uploading/downloading applications or
diagnostics and typically communicate with an IQAN master module.
CAN
The IQAN-G2 has 1 CAN interface. It is located in the M12-5 pin connector C,1 and is
used to interface with IQAN master modules (e.g. IQAN-MDL2).
GSM
The IQAN-G2 has an embedded GSM/GPRS (Class 10) modem supporting GSM 850/
900/1800/1900 bands. and is suitable for use globally where GSM cellular service is
available.
System Diagnostics
The IQAN-G2 has 3 bicolor LED lights on front panel indicating system status and
modem status.
Location of status LEDs.
For more information about the status and error messages, see Appendix B, on page 21.
SIM Card
The SIM card is required (it is not included in the IQAN-G2) to establish a link to your
GSM network provider. In order to use GPRS internationally, use a SIM card that has
this type of service enabled.
Antenna
In order to enable proper communication, external antennas have to be connected to the
IQAN-G2.
There are different GSM antennas available for IQAN-G2. For prototyping and
functional testing, we recommend Parker part no. 20077743.
W
ARNING
The antenna should not be mounted in the close environment of fuel tanks, vessels with
explosives and insufficiently shielded electronic devices.
It is also not allowed to mount it inside enclosed metal constructions such as driver
cabins because of the Faraday cage effect.
status leds
