i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet Designer's Guide

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1 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet Designer's Guide

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3 Copyright July 12 INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH Any duplication of this manual is prohibited. All rights on this documentation and the devices are with INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH Regensburg. Trademarks The use of a trademark not shown below is not an indication that it is freely available for use. MNP is a registered trademark of Microcom Inc. IBM PC, AT, XT are registered trademarks of International Business Machine Corporation. INSYS, e-mobility LSG and e-mobility PLC are registered trademarks of INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Publisher: INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH Hermann-Köhl-Str. 22 D Regensburg, Germany Phone: Fax: info@insys-icom.com Internet: Date: Jul-12 Item: Version: 1.0 Language: EN

4 Content 1 General Information Differentiation Further Information Knowledge Base Training Version History Technical Data Physical Features Technological Features Power supply Exemplary Calculation for Dimensioning a Back-Up Capacitor SIM card Connections PCB Layout Pin Layout Terminal Strip P Pin Layout Terminal Strip P RF Interface Pin Specifications Reset input Digital Inputs / Switch Outputs Indication Signals Connection Example for Indication Signal Connection Example for the SIMPRES Input Function Overview Meaning of the Symbols and the Formatting in this Manual Operating Principle Operating the Web Interface Jul-12

5 Contents 8 Functions Status GSM/GPRS Establishment of the WAN Connection Mobile Radio Parameters Periodic Logout/Login and Periodic Restart Internet Connection Check LAN LAN Settings NAT NAT Settings DynDNS Dynamic DNS Update Administration Web Interface Access Restart and Resetting the Default Settings Firmware update Updating the Firmware Insert and Remove SIM Card GPRS Dial-Up Parameters FAQ Frequently Asked Questions CE/EMC Compliant Integration Your Application Application Interface / Terminal Strip P Network Interface / Terminal Strip P2 (for Modem /ISDN) Antenna Connection (if equipped) Further Recommendations Reference Documents International Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Declaration of Conformity Tables and Diagrams List of Tables List of Diagrams Index...44 Jul-12 5

6 General Information i-modul GPRS/EDGE General Information 1.1 Differentiation The present Designer's Guide describes two different modules that differ regarding the supported mobile phone standards. These are i-modul GPRS 3.1 Ethernet i-modul EDGE 3.1 Ethernet Both versions are referred to as i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet in the further course of this Designer's Guide. If the versions are different, this will be mentioned explicitly in the respective sections. 1.2 Further Information Knowledge Base Basic information about topics, like mobile radio and network technology that may be helpful when integrating the product of INSYS MICROELECTRONICS into your application, can be found in our Knowledge Base that will be continuously updated. You can find the Knowledge Base under Training We also offer a wide range of trainings for a more profound knowledge transfer, either at our premises or at your location. Refer to for more information about our trainings. 6

7 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Version History 2 Version History Version New Feature 1.01 New development 1.02 Default IP setting changed to Internet connection check via ping to two configurable destinations or via DNS request to two configurable DNS servers Modified web interface Periodic reset after configurable time GPRS/EDGE status display on start page Display of engine and HW revision on start page Capable for remote update 1.60 Deleting the complete NAT table Resetting DynDNS to default settings Outputting the status values as text file Outputting the configuration (without NAT) as text file Outputting the static NAT table as text file Ping forwarding from external to a certain device in the LAN via ICMP Default Internet connection check (DNS request all 30 minutes) 1.63 Restriction to GPRS Class 10 possible via (removing the restriction via Additional output of the SIM card status with the status values PPP user name extended to 38 characters, downwards compatible Access protection of web interface enabled by default 7

8 Technical Data i-modul GPRS/EDGE Technical Data 3.1 Physical Features All specified data was measured with nominal input voltage, at full load, and an ambient temperature of 25. The limit value tolerances are subject to the usual variations. Physical Feature Value Operating voltage 3.3 V - 5 V direct voltage (±5%) Power consumption shutdown mode Power consumption idle Data transmission CSD/GPRS Data transmission GPRS Class 10 Data transmission GPRS Class 12 Transmit Burst CSD/GPRS Class 8/10 Transmit Burst GPRS Class 12 SIM card operating voltage Transmitted output: EGSM 900: Class 4 GSM 1800: Class 1 EGSM 900: Class E2 GSM 1800: Class E2 Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) Weight approx. 0.3 ma approx. 30 ma approx. 190 ma approx. 550 ma approx. 750 ma max. 1.5 A (pulsed) max. 0.8 A (pulsed) V 2 W 1 W 0.5 W 0.5 W 56.4 mm x 56.4 mm x 13 mm approx. 30 g Temperature range -30 C +65 C Maximum permissible humidity Table 1: Physical Features 95% non-condensing 8

9 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Technical Data 3.2 Technological Features Technological Feature: Quad band GSM frequencies SIM card reader CSD 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is enabled for all bands by default. A restriction to the frequency bands 900 and 1800 MHz is configured using the command AT^SCFG="Radio/Band",3,3. Support for 1.8 V and 3 V SIM cards up to 14.4 kbps GPRS GPRS Multislot Class 12, Coding scheme 1 bis 4, PBCCH, Mobile Station Class B EDGE (EGPRS) (only i-modul EDGE 3.1 Ethernet) GPRS and EDGE Multislot Class 12, Modulation and Coding Scheme MCS 1-9 Table 2: Technological Features 3.3 Power supply The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can consume up to 3 A temporarily during sending (transmit burst) for a time slot (577 µs each ms). If the power supply cannot deliver this current, no login is possible or the connection establishment is terminated with NO DIALTONE or NO CARRIER. Transmit-Burst max. 3 A Transmit-Burst max. 3 A Transmit-Burst max. 3 A VCC 5V DC max. 400 mv 577 µs n=1 n=2 n=4 4,616 ms Figure 1: Power consumption during sending (transmit burst) n = 1: CSD or GPRS / EDGE Class 8 (transmit burst max. 3 A) n = 2: GPRS / EDGE Class 10 (transmit burst max. 3 A) n = 4: GPRS / EDGE Class 12 (transmit burst max. 2A) 9

10 Technical Data i-modul GPRS/EDGE Exemplary Calculation for Dimensioning a Back-Up Capacitor A back-up capacitor is dimensioned based on an existing power supply of 5 V/1 A. C U ( I max L I U q ) * t ESR U mod The following applies: t: Duration of a transmit burst t = 577µs I q : The voltage controller can supply a current I q of 1 A at 5 V in this example. I L : The GSM engine can be considered as a current sink with an I L of 2.5 A in the moment of the transmit burst. This is the maximum possible value, which may occur. The actual value depends on the quality of the GSM signal at the site and the adaptation of the antenna. ΔU max : maximum allowed voltage drop (from the nominal voltage) at the GSM engine (during the transmit burst). Specification: ΔU max = 400 mv U mod : Voltage drop at the connector transitions of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. Typically: U mod = 100 mv U ESR : Voltage drop at R ESR (equivalent series resistor) of the used electrolytic capacitors. Assumption: U ESR 100 mv This results in the specified case for the capacitor C: (2,5A 1A) *577s C 400mV 100mV 100mV 4327,5F This result is the lower limit for the capacity. Moreover, aging (by thermal load) as well as the high tolerance of electrolytic capacitors (typically 20%) must be observed. In order to keep the influence of the ESR (equivalent series resistance) of the capacitor as low as possible, the capacity should be divided into several capacitors 10

11 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Technical Data connected in parallel (preferably low ESR types). In order to provide sufficient reserve, a parallel connection of 2 pcs µf and one 1000 μf electrolytic capacitors with 10 V dielectric strength is recommended for example. The compliance of the ESR must be tested again after selecting the components. RESR U ESR 100mV U ESR RESR 66, 67m I I I I 2,5A 1A L q L q The complete ESR of the used capacitors should not exceed a value of mω to comply with the assumption of U ESR = 100 mv made in the capacity calculation. Example: Electrolytic capacitors from the LXZ series of "NIPPON CHEMI-CON" are used: LXZ 10 VB 1000 J16 for 1000µF with an RESR of typ. 68 mω LXZ 10 VB 2200 K20 for 2200µF with an RESR of typ. 38 mω R ESRtot = 68 mω 38 mω 38 mω = mω Moreover, it must be observed when designing the power supply, that the back-up capacitors are placed as close as possible to the connector transitions of the module, and the VCC tracks are as wide as possible to reduce the line resistance here. 11

12 Technical Data i-modul GPRS/EDGE SIM card The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet requires a 3 or 1.8 Volt SIM card from a GSM provider for operation. The SIM card is the identification against the network provider. The SIM card must be inserted into the holder with the contacts facing down that the contacts get contact. Caution! Damage of the SIM card! Function loss of the SIM card. Changing the SIM card must only be performed with deenergized device. Moreover, it is possible to route the pins outside to implement an external SIM card holder. Otherwise, the pins remain unconnected. Certain approval guidelines are valid for implementing an external SIM card holder, e.g. the maximum line length and the used SIM card holder are defined. Refer to support@insys-tec.de for more detailed information. 12

13 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Connections 4 Connections 4.1 PCB Layout Figure 2: PCB layout, terminal strip and fixing hole position 5 1,6 6,4 Figure 3: PCB, height profile (in mm) Item Type Description P1 SAMTEC TW series 2-row 2 mm pitch or Fischer SLY 5 / Z Power supply, USB, GSM status, external SIM connection; speaker; microphone P2 SAMTEC TW series 2-row 2 mm pitch or Fischer SLY 5 / 81 8 Z Ethernet interface Table 3: Specification and assignment of the terminal strips 13

14 Connections i-modul GPRS/EDGE Pin Layout Terminal Strip P1 Pin Type Signal Description 1 GND Ground of supply voltage 2 Supply VCC 3,3 V 5 V DC supply voltage 3 GND Ground of supply voltage (ground) 4 Input TXD N/C (high impedance) 5 GND Ground of supply voltage (ground) 6 Output RXD~ Ethernet RX/TX indicator; TTL level 7 Output ID-PIN2 N/C (high impedance) 8 Input RTS~ N/C (high impedance) 9 Output ID-PIN1 GND 10 Output CTS~ N/C (high impedance) 11 Input RESET~ Reset input 12 Input DTR~ N/C (high impedance) 13 Output OH N/C (high impedance) 14 Output DCD~ Ethernet link status; TTL level 15 Output RI~ N/C (high impedance) 16 Output DSR~ N/C (high impedance) 17 Output UA1 Switch output; TTL level; signals: "WAN connection active" 18 Input UE1 Enable WAN connection; TTL level; low active 19 Output UA2 Switch output; TTL level; signals: "LAN connection active" 20 Input UE2 Enable LAN connection; TTL level; low active 21 Output SPK- GND 22 Output SPK+ N/C (high impedance) 23 Input MIC+ N/C (high impedance) 24 Input MIC- GND 25 LED output STATUS Output for low power LED; status display GSM registration state/gprs IP assigned/tcp connect 26 Output SIMCLK Clock line for SIM reader 27 Output SIMVCC Supply voltage for SIM reader 28 I/O SIMDATA Data line for SIM reader 29 Input SIMPRES1 Input CCIN of the SIM reader (card detection) 30 Output SIMRST Reset line for SIM reader 31 LED output SIGNAL Output for low power LED; field strength of the GSM signal 32 LED output NCSYNC Output for low power LED; SYNC pin of GSM/GPRS engine Table 4: Connections on the terminal strip side, terminal strip P1 The tilde "~" behind the signal description indicates that this signal is "low active". 14

15 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Connections 4.3 Pin Layout Terminal Strip P2 Pin Signal RJ45 pin Description 1 N/C unused 2 RX- 6 Receive data line negative 3 N/C unused 4 RX+ 3 Receive data line positive 5 N/C unused 6 N/C unused 7 TX- 2 Send data line negative 8 TX+ 1 Send data line positive Table 5: Connections on the terminal strip side, terminal strip P2 Ethernet signals can be directly connected to a modular socket (RJ45, 8P8C). 4.4 RF Interface The antenna connection is performed via an RF connector (Hirose U-FL series). The antenna connection is on the GSM engine board. To connect, position the antenna connector above the antenna socket and snap-in the connector by pushing on it's top through the cut-out in the PCB (refer to following figure). (similar representation) Figure 4: Position of the antenna socket Adapter cables from FME to connect standard GSM antennas are available from INSYS. 15

16 Connections i-modul GPRS/EDGE Pin Specifications All following specifications are based on a supply voltage of VCC = 5 V ± 5% Reset input Pin Signal Type Description 11 Reset Input Normal state: 1 (internal pull-up resistor) Reset: 0 (against GND) A minimum time of 1 s for activation is recommended to trigger the hardware reset safely. In order to restore the default settings, at least 5 low pulses with a duration of 100 ms ms must be applied at the input within 10 seconds. All parameters will be reset to default settings 10 seconds later. Table 6: Pin specifications - Reset input Digital Inputs / Switch Outputs Pin Signal Type Description 17 UA1 Output Switch output 1: Signals the state of the WAN connection if the respective function has been enabled. High: WAN connection active Low: WAN connection inactive 18 UE1 Input Digital input 1: Can be enabled by connecting to GND. Is in open state on logical "1" via pull-up resistor. This input controls the WAN connection if the respective function has been enabled. The state of the inputs can be displayed via the web interface. 19 UA2 Output Switch output 2: Signals the state of the LAN interface if the respective function has been enabled. High: LAN interface active Low: LAN interface inactive 20 UE2 Input Digital input 2: Can be enabled by connecting to GND. Is in open state on logical "1" via pull-up resistor. This input controls the LAN interface if the respective function has been enabled. The state of the inputs can be displayed via the web interface. Table 7: PIN specifications - digital inputs / switch outputs 16

17 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Connections Indication Signals Pin Signal Type Description 25 STATUS Output Optional output for connecting a TTL logic or a low-power LED. A serial resistor (820 Ohm) against GND is present. On: low resistance against GND Signalling: Initialisation phase: Slowly blinking (500 ms on, 500 ms off) during boot procedure Normal operation: Off: not registered with the GSM network Slowly flashing (100 ms on, 1900 ms off): registered with GSM network On: PPP connection to the Internet established 31 SIGNAL Output Optional output for connecting a TTL logic or a low-power LED. A serial resistor (820 Ohm) against GND is present. On: low resistance against GND Signalling: Indicates the field strength of the received signal by blinking (the faster, the better). 32 SYNC Output Optional output for connecting a TTL logic or a low-power LED. A serial resistor (820 Ohm) against GND is present. On: low resistance against GND Signalling: Indication of the GSM/GPRS transmit burst. The SYNC pin will be enabled 180 µs before a transmit burst and remains enabled during the transmit burst. On the one hand, this can indicate any send activity of the GSM/GPRS engine generally via an LED. On the other hand, this can be used to determine the time of increased power consumption to be able to supply the i-modul with sufficient power. Table 8: Pin specifications - indication signals 17

18 Connections i-modul GPRS/EDGE Connection Example for Indication Signal Figure 5: Connection example of an indication signal 18

19 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Connections 4.7 Connection Example for the SIMPRES Input SIMPRES informs the GSM engine whether a SIM card is inserted (low signal) or not (high signal). If the GSM engine detects that a SIM card is inserted, it enables the supply voltage for the SIM card. For the case that the SIMPRES input is not to be used in the application, a pulldown resistor pretends the presence of a SIM card to the GSM engine that this enables a continuous SIM supply. If SIMPRES is to be used, this pull-down resistor must be "overwritten". For this, use the circuitry in Figure 6. If the switch S1 is open, T1 connects through and VCC_+5V is present at the SIM- PRES input via R3. R3 forms a 1:1 voltage divider with R2 (on the i-modul), which results that approximately 2.5V (high) are present at the SIMPRES input. The GSM engine interprets this as "No SIMCARD" and disables the SIM supply voltage. If the switch S1 is closed, T1 blocks and SIMPRES is connected to GND (low) via R2. The GSM engine interprets this as "SIMCARD inserted" and enables the SIM supply voltage. If VCC = 3.3V, the resistor R3 of the shown circuit must be replaced with 1k. Figure 6: Connection example for the SIMPRES input 19

20 Function Overview i-modul GPRS/EDGE Function Overview The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet provides you with the following functions: Configuration via web interface All functions of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can be configured and set via a web interface. The access to the web interface is protected with a user name and password query. The TCP port which is used to access the web interface can be set freely. Static IP address A static IP address can be configured for the LAN interface of the i- modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. NAT and port forwarding The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is a router, which can also send data packets via NAT and port forwarding. According to defined rules, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet will send incoming IP packets to definable ports and port ranges at IP addresses and ports in the LAN. Establishing a WAN connection via input 1 or automatically The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet establishes a WAN connection either automatically after every restart and every interruption or by closing input 1. In this case, the WAN connection will be disconnected again by opening input 1. Reproduction of the status of the WAN connection via output 1 If the WAN connection is established input-controlled, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet will reproduce the status of the WAN connection on output 1. As soon as the WAN connection is established, output 1 will be enabled and disabled again, if the WAN connection is disconnected or interrupted. Enabling the LAN interface via input 2 or permanently The LAN interface of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is either permanently enabled or will be enabled by closing input 2. In this case, the LAN interface will be disabled again by opening input 2. Reproduction of the status of the LAN interface via output 2 If the LAN interface is enabled input-controlled, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet will reproduce the status of the LAN interface on output 2. As soon as the LAN interface is enabled, output 2 will be enabled and disabled again, if the LAN interface is disabled. 20

21 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Function Overview Periodic GPRS connection establishment or restart The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet terminate and re-establish a GPRS connection or execute a restart time-controlled to avoid undefined registration and operation conditions. Dynamic DNS update The assigned IP address can be deposited at a dynamic DNS service (e.g. DynDNS) after the set-up of a PPPoE connection to an internet service provider. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can be contacted out of the Internet. Firmware update via web interface The firmware of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can be updated via the web interface. An update can be performed locally or remotely. Optional redundancy using another i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet You can use a second i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet and an alternative mobile phone provider to increase the availability of the application by appropriately wiring both devices. Reset input The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can be restarted or reset to default settings by connecting the Reset input to ground. External SIM card holder There is the possibility to connect an external SIM card holder to enable a change of the SIM card without opening the housing. 21

22 Meaning of the Symbols and the Formatting in this l i-modul GPRS/EDGE Meaning of the Symbols and the Formatting in this Manual This section describes the definition, formatting and symbols used in this manual. The various symbols are meant to help you read and find the information relevant to you. The following text is structured like a typical operating instruction of this manual. Bold print: This will tell you what the following steps will result in After that, there will be a detailed explanation why you could perform the following steps to be able to reach the objective indicated first. You can decide whether the section is relevant for you or not. An arrow will indicate prerequisites which must be fulfilled to be able to process the subsequent steps in a meaningful way. You will also learn which software or which equipment you will need. 1. One individual action step: This tells you what you need to do at this point. The steps are numbered for better orientation. A result which you will receive after performing a step will be marked with a check mark. At this point, you can check if the previous steps were successful. Additional information which you should consider are marked with a circled "i". At this point, we will indicate possible error sources and tell you how to avoid them. Alternative results and steps are marked with an arrow. This will tell you how to reach the same results performing different steps, or what you could do if you didn't reach the expected results at this point. 22

23 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Operating Principle 7 Operating Principle This chapter describes how to operate and configure the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is configured and operated using a webbased interface. The interface itself is displayed and operated using a web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 7.1 Operating the Web Interface The web interface allows easy configuration of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet using a web browser. All functions of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can be configured via the interface. The interface is bilingual (German/English) and can be switched using the "DE" or "EN" language buttons in the upper right corner. Configuring the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet with the web interface How to configure the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet with the web interface. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is connected to a network and switched on. A PC that is physically connected to the same network as the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. The PC is configured in a way that it is also logically connected to the i- modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet in the same network. The first three octets of the IP address of the PC and the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet must be identical. For example, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet has the IP address and the PC has the IP address A new generation web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer is installed on the PC. 1. Start the web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet in the address line. The factory default IP address of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is A dialogue will prompt you to enter the user name and the password for authentication. 3. Enter the user name and the password and click OK. 23

24 Operating Principle i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 The default factory setting of the web interface for the User name is "insys", the Password "gprs". The start page of the web interface is displayed. 4. Use the menu in the upper bar to select the menu item, in which you want to change settings. 5. Enter the required settings. 6. Click on the Save button on the according configuration page to save the settings. After you completed the configuration changes, always click the button Save. Otherwise the settings will be lost as soon as you change to another page or close the browser. 24

25 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Functions 8 Functions 8.1 Status The status information of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is displayed on the "Status" page of the web interface. Under "IMEI", the IMEI of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is displayed. Under "Provider", the provider of the inserted SIM card is displayed. Under "Signal Quality", the current field strength of the signal is displayed. Under "BitErrorRate", the current bit error rate is displayed. Under "Network State", the current state of the registration with the GSM network is displayed: 0 Not registered, no network search 1 Registered with standard provider 2 Not registered, GSM network is searched 3 Registration rejected by provider 5 Registration via roaming partner Under "GPRS State", the current state of the GPRS connection is displayed: GPRS / EDGE not available or device is offline GPRS available GPRS active EDGE available EDGE active Under "WAN IP Address", the IP address is displayed that has been assigned to the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet on its public side by the PPP server. Under "Primary DNS Server", the first DNS server provided by the provider is displayed. Under "Secondary DNS Server", the second DNS server provided by the provider is displayed. Under "LAN IP Address", the currently configured IP address of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet on the locale side is displayed. Under "LAN Subnet Mask", the currently configured subnet mask of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet on the locale side is displayed. Under "LAN MAC Address", the MAC address of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is displayed. Under "Firmware-Version", the version number of the firmware along with type and revision of the GSM engine of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is displayed. Under "Input 1", the current state of input 1 is displayed. Under "Input 2", the current state of input 2 is displayed. 25

26 Functions i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Under "DynDNS State", the state of the DynDNS registration of the current WAN IP address is displayed. The status values can be output in text form by entering " Adresse>/status.txt" into the address line of your web browser (e.g GSM/GPRS The WAN connection establishment, the mobile radio parameters, the periodic logout/login or the periodic restart and the connection check are configured on the "GSM/GPRS" page Establishment of the WAN Connection The WAN connection can either be established automatically or controlled via input 1. The WAN connection will be re-established following every restart and every interruption for an automatic connection establishment. If the connection establishment is controlled via input 1, the connection will be established, if input 1 is closed, i.e. connected to GND. As soon as the connection is established, output 1 will be enabled. Output 1 remains enabled as long as the connection is established. If input 1 is opened again, the WAN connection will be terminated again. Configuration with the web interface In order to establish the WAN connection automatically, select under "WAN-LINK" the radio button "always on". In order to establish the WAN connection controlled via input 1, select under "WAN-LINK" the radio button "controlled by Input IN1". Save your settings by clicking on "Save". Changed settings become only effective after a restart Mobile Radio Parameters Besides the PIN of the SIM card and the GPRS access data, the selection of the network provider will be specified here. If no network provider is specified here, an automatic network selection will be made, i.e. the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet tries to register with the own network provider. If this fails, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet registers with the strongest available network provider. If an exclusive network provider is specified, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet will only try to register with this. If a preferred network provider is specified, an automatic network selection will be made, if the preferred network provider is not available. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet will need the PIN of the inserted SIM card (if the SIM card is protected by a PIN) to register with the mobile network and establish CSD or IP connections. 26

27 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Functions It is necessary for a CSD connection to enter a phone number (e.g. the Internet provider). For a packet-based connection (GPRS/EDGE), the APN (Access Point Name) of your network provider must be entered. Depending on the network provider, a user name and a password may be necessary for the PPP dial-up. "*99***1#" must be entered as phone number for a packet-based connection. Note Loss of function of the SIM card! An incorrectly entered PIN can cause that the SIM card will be locked after a wrong code has been entered for three times. Take care, that the passed SIM PIN corresponds with the SIM card or disable the PIN request of the SIM card. A possibly configured PIN has no influence if the PIN request is disabled. Configuration with the web interface In order to select the network selection, use the radio buttons to choose if the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet should log into the strongest network, to a preferred provider and its network, or exclusively into the network of a provider determined by you. Select the radio button "exclusive" that the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet registers only with the network of a specific network provider. Enter the number of the network provider into the entry field in front of the option. Select the radio button "preferred" that the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet preferably registers with the network of a specific network provider. Enter the number of the network provider into the entry field in front of the option. If the nbetwork provider field remains empty, your standard network provider will be preferred. You can request the number of the network provider from your network provider. Enter the PIN of the SIM card under "PIN". To confirm the correct entry, enter the PIN once more into the field below. An entered PIN is also stored if the activation of a SIM card has not been successful. This is possible to allow a configuration without an inserted SIM card. Therefore, a wrong PIN is also stored! Enter the APN of your network provider that is to be used to establish the packet-based connection under "APN". Enter under "Dial No." for a GSM-CSD connection the phone number of the PPP remote terminal or "*99***1#" for a packet-based connection. If required, enter user name and password for PPP dial-up Save your settings by clicking on "Save". 27

28 Functions i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Changed settings become only effective after a restart Periodic Logout/Login and Periodic Restart The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can logout from the mobile network and login again (after one minute) or perform a restart. Using periodic logout and login or a restart, you will increase the availability of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet, which may otherwise be impaired by several circumstances, which require a re-login into the network, e.g. maintenance work at the mobile network. We recommend to use this function. Configuration with the web interface In order to configure a periodic logout and login, select the radio button "GSM-Logout" and enter the interval for it into the field under "System Interval" in hours. In order to specify the maximum number of failed dial- Reset after". up attempts, before a restart will be performed, enter this under "Device In order to configure a periodic restart, select the radio button "Device Reset" and enter the interval for it into the field under "System Interval" in hours. If a PPP connection is established at the time of logout or restart, this will be interrupted. Save your settings by clicking on "Save". Changed settings become only effective after a restart Internet Connection Check You can configure the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet to permanently maintain a WAN connection. This operating mode is interesting for private networks with no minute charges, or for billing models, for which only the transmitted data volume is charged for (e.g. packet-based networks). In this operating mode, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet will immediately establish the connection after system start. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can check the connection for its function periodically. The connection check can be performed either via a DNS request or via a Ping. If the connection check fails finally, the connection will be terminated and re-established. The connection check generates data traffic that may cause costs depending on the contract. Configuration with the web interface In order to enable the Internet connection check, select under "Internet Connect Check" the connection check method under "Type" and enter the connection check interval under "Interval" in minutes. In order to specify the maximum number of failed connection checks,

29 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Functions before the connection will be terminated, enter this under "Test cycles". Enter an IP address for the connection check that can be acessed by the router under "Destination IP". An alternative IP address can be specified under "alt. Destination IP". Save your settings by clicking on "Save". Changed settings become only effective after a restart. 8.3 LAN The activity of the LAN interface as well as the IP address in the local network (LAN) and the associated subnet mask are configured on the "LAN" page LAN Settings The LAN interface can either be enabled always or controlled via input 2. If the LAN interface is controlled via input 2, the LAN interface will be enabled, if input 2 is closed, i.e. connected to GND. As soon as the LAN connection is established, output 2 will be enabled. Output 2 remains enabled as long as the LAN connection is established. If input 2 is opened again, the LAN interface will be disabled again. It must be possible to access the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet in the LAN unde r a certain IP address. You must assign a static IP address for this. The default settings for IP address and subnet mask are " " and " ". Configuration with the web interface In order to enable the LAN interface always, select under "LAN-LINK" the radio button "always on". In order to establish the LAN interface controlled via input 2, select under "LAN-LINK" the radio button "controlled by Input IN2". In order to configure the static IP address, enter under "LAN IP address" the IP address of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet in the LAN and under "LAN Subnet mask" the respective netmask. 8.4 NAT Save your settings by clicking "OK". The NAT table and the "NAT" page NAT Settings Changed settings become only effective after a restart. static NAT entries for port forwarding are configured on the When including the Internet as communication network, private and public IP addresses are distinguished. To be able to access the private IP addresses from the Internet, which are mostly used in local networks, the technologies NAT and port 29

30 Functions i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 forwarding are used. Only the public IP address of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can be reached in the Internet. This IP address can still be used to access the local end terminals in the network of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet from the Internet, if NAT and port forwarding are used. Using Network Address Translation (NAT), the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet replaces the source address of the packets of an outgoing connection with its own. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet stores the actual source address in its NAT table. If it receives a reply packet of the remote terminal of this connection, it replaces the destination address of the packet with the address of the original source. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet provides port forwarding. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet routes incoming packets from outside of the network to certain computers within the network. Outgoing packets of these connections from the network are being routed back to their destinations outside of the network. At certain ports, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet routes incoming data packets to one port of a certain destination address. You can use static rules to define which packets from outside are routed to which addresses and ports in the network. This means that you can make certain services available to computers in the network, using the Internet. 30 Configuration with the web interface In order to specify the time without data traffic that must expire before a connection entry in the NAT table will be marked as inactive, enter under "TCP-Timeout" the time in minutes. Inactive entries will be deleted from the NAT table, if there is not sufficient space for new entries. The NAT table can contain a maximum of 1024 entries. Save your settings by clicking on "Save". Changed settings become only effective after a restart. In order to create a new static NAT entry, enter under "New static NAT- Entry" the port on the WAN side of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet, at which IP packets are to be accepted, into the "WAN Port" field, the IP address of the destination computer in the local network into the "LAN IP Address" field and the port of the destination computer in the local network into the "LAN Port" field, and select in the drop-down list field "Protocol" the expected protocol. Click on "Save" then to take over the entry. A maximum of 20 static NAT entries can be entered. In order to delete an existing entry, click under "List of static NAT- Entries" on "Delete" behind the respective entry. The NAT table can be output in text form by entering " into the address line of your web browser (e.g. The complete NAT table can be deleted permanently by entering " Adresse>/format_nat" into the address line of your web browser (e.g.

31 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Functions 8.5 DynDNS The parameters for the DynDNS service are configured on the "DynDNS" page Dynamic DNS Update The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can forward the IP address, which it was allocated during Internet dial-up, to a DynDNS provider, so it can be reached from the Internet with a domain name. This means that the network behind the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can always be reached with the same domain name from the Internet, also for dynamically allocated IP addresses (if the allocated IP address for incoming connections is not protected). The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet will update the IP address connected to the domain name at the DynDNS provider during each dial-up. For this function, you will need an account with a DynDNS provider. A public IP address must also be provided from the provider for packet-based mobile connections (GPRS/EDGE). Otherwise, the device cannot be accessed despite this service. Configuration with the web interface In order to perform a dynamic DNS update, enter the domain name to be updated that is intended and registered for the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet under "DynDNS Hostname" (maximum 40 characters). The DynDNS procedure generates data traffic that may cause costs depending on the contract. If you do not need a dynamic DNS update, this field must be left empty whereby this function is disabled. Enter the user name for DynDNS authentication under "DynDNS Username" (maximum 15 characters). Enter the password for DynDNS authentication under "DynDNS Password" (maximum 15 characters). To confirm the correct entry, enter the password once more into the field below. Select the DynDNS service from the drop-down list field under "DynDNS System". If the free service is used, "dyndns" must always be selected here. Enter the name of the DynDNS server under "DynDNS Server". This is generally "members.dyndns.org" for the provider DynDNS. Since the update protocol is pretty simple, an own DynDNS service can be installed and the appropriate DynDNS update server can be specified here. This is beneficial if the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is part of a VPN. Save your settings by clicking on "Save". Changed settings become only effective after a restart. 31

32 Functions i-modul GPRS/EDGE DynDNS can be reset to default settings irrevocably by entering " Adresse>/format_dyndns" into the address line of your web browser (e.g Administration The user name and the password for the access to the web interface are configured on the "Administration" page. Moreover, it is possible to execute a restart and a reset to default settings Web Interface Access Access to the web interface of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is protected by user name and password. The default settings for user name and password are "insys" and "gprs". Configuration with the web interface In order to specify the user name for web interface access, enter this under "Admin name". In order to specify the password for web interface access, enter this under "Admin password". To confirm the correct entry, enter the password once more into the field below. User name and password will be reset when resetting to default settings. Save your settings by clicking "OK". You can reset the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet via the web interface or the reset input. You can simply restart your device or reset all settings to factory defaults. Using the reset input, you can initiate a hardware reset by connecting it to GND once for at least one second. A restart via the web interface initiates a software reset. A restart will be made in both cases. Connecting the reset input to GND five times within ten seconds resets the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet to default settings. Changed settings become only effective after a restart Restart and Resetting the Default Settings When restoring the default settings, the IP address and web interface access data will be reset, a configured PIN will be preserved. Configuration with the web interface In order to make a restart, click under "Reboot Router" on the "Reboot" button. In order to restore the default settings, click under "Reset to factory defaults" on the "Reset to factory defaults" button.

33 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Functions Save your settings by clicking "OK". 8.7 Firmware update The firmware of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet can be updated on the "FW- Update" page Updating the Firmware You c an update the firmware of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. The firmware is a combination of operating system and programs, in which the funct ions of the {{PRODUKTBEZEICHNUNG}}} are implemented. To update the firmware, you will need a file with a new firmware (for example upgrade.bin), which you can obtain from your sales partner or from INSYS icom. A restart will be performed after updating the firmware (duration approx. 30 seconds). Depending on the firmware, it may be necessary to configure the i- modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet again following the update. Configuration with the web interface In order to update the firmware, click under "File (.BIN) to upload" on the "Browse..." button and select the firmware file (.bin). Click the "Press" button to start the update. 8.8 Insert and Remove SIM Card A SIM card must be inserted that your i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet is able to log into the GSM network and transmit data. Moreover, the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet must know the PIN of the SIM card. Insert SIM card How to insert the SIM card into the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. You will need a SIM card. 1. Disable the power supply of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. 2. Move the locking slide into the SIM card holder. 33

34 Functions i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 (similar representation) 3. Lift the SIM card holder. 4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder. 5. Fold down the SIM card holder with the inserted SIM card with the contacts of the SIM card facing down again. 6. Drag the locking back again to lock the SIM card holder. The SIM card can now be used by the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. Please observe that the correct PIN is configured in the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. A wrong PIN may cause that the SIM card will be locked after switching on the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. Remove SIM card How to remove the SIM card from the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. 1. Disable the power supply of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet. 2. Move the locking slide into the SIM card holder. 34

35 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Functions (similar representation) Lift the SIM card holder. Remove th e SIM card from the SIM card holder. 5. Fold down the SIM card holder again. 6. Drag the locking back again to lock the SIM card holder. 35

36 GPRS Dial-Up Parameters i-modul GPRS/EDGE GPRS Dial-Up Parameters Here is an overview of network providers for German speaking countries (D, A, CH). Access data of further European network providers is available under Network provider APN User name Password mdex mdex.ic.t-mobile refer to contract data refer to contract data T-Mobile (D) internet.t-mobile (not required) (not required) Vodafone (D) web.vodafone.de (not required) (not required) E-Plus (D) internet.eplus.de eplus gprs O2 (D) internet (not required) (not required) T-Mobile (A) gprsinternet GPRS (not required) Swisscom (CH) gprs.swisscom.c gprs gprs h Access da ta listed here is subject to the autonomy of the respective network p rovider and can change without notifying us. You can take your access data from your contract documents or request from your network provider. Selecting wrong access data may cause significantly higher cost for data transmission! 36

37 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 10 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions You can find a selection of frequently asked questions in conjunction with the commissioning and operation of the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet and possible solutions here. Problem Possible cause Remedy The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 The location of the GSM antenna is improper. Check signal quality of the network. Change the antenna location Ethernet does not in case of a low field log in. strength (below 12). The PIN is not correct. Enter the correct PIN using the web interface. The SIM card is blocked The PUK must be entered to re- because the PIN has been lease the card again. entered incorrectly for several times. The SIM card is not activated. Contact the service center of your provider. The power supply is not Check the power supply against sufficient. the specifications in the Technical Data section. A wrong or no APN has been specified. PPP user name and/or PPP password are missing or have been entered wrong. The i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet blocks incoming IP connections. Existing GPRS connections gets interrupted. The GSM provider does not permit incoming IP connections. These interruptions can be avoided by using the Internet connection check function (GSM/GPRS page of the web in- terface). The transmission will be continued after the call ends. It may happen for longer interruptions that the connection must be es- tablished again. Some providers interrupt connections that do not transmit data for a longer period. A CSD data call coming in during an active GPRS connection interrupts the data stream. Enter the correct APN using the web interface. Enter the correct PPP parameter using the web interface. Ask the GSM provider whether incoming IP connections are permitted. If yes, request the re- spective APN. 37

38 CE/EMC Compliant Integration i-modul GPRS/EDGE CE/EMC Compliant Integration When integrating the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet into an application, the sysof the entire device. In or- tem integrator is responsible for the CE/EMC conformity der to integrate the i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 Ethernet CE and EMC compliant into your application, we recommend the following for you to observe during develop- ment Your Application The motherboard for the i-modul must be designed according to the applicable CE/EMC guidelines. Always observe short signal lines and sufficient ground surface. Connect the i-modul with a conducting spacer bolt to the device ground. If you develop a platform, which is compatible with several, different i- moduls, you must maintain the respective design criteria for each i-modul (especially concerning the phone connection). The PCB tracks to the i-moduls with network interfaces, like Modem, ISDN, and Ethernet, must be designed with a track distance of 2.5 mm between the tracks of the network interface and all other signals (refer to EN60950) Application Interface / Terminal Strip P1 The TTL RS232 interface should be equipped with ferrite beads directly at the module to reduce interference signals from the motherboard. It is also beneficial to design capacitors (preferably SMD) at all RS232 and I/O signal lines to GND, which can be equipped when needed. Short lines to the connector and good ground are important. The recommended value for capacitors is 22 pf to 47 pf Network Interface / Terminal Strip P2 (for Modem /ISDN) The line to the network interface (line from i-modul to device socket) should be as short as possible and not be routed close to sources of interference (e.g. switching power supplies). Provide the line with ferrite beads directly at the device socket. The phone interface (not for i-modul with Ethernet interface) should be provided with standard ferrite beads (e.g. Murata BLM31A601SPT or Würth Elektronik type ) and with optional ceramic capacitors (100 pf/2 kv, Y2 standard) to ground. In case of extended requirements to the interference resistance of the phone line (especially burst), a current compensated impedance (e.g. Epcos B82790-C2475-N340 or Würth Elektronik type ) can be used. The strip conductors on the Ethernet side should have a wide design (minimum 24 mil).

39 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 CE/EMC Compliant Integration Ethernet receive PCB tracks must provide a minimum width of 25 mil, Ethernet transmit PCB tracks a minimum width of 100 mil (1 mil mm). The PCB tracks must be routed parallel and have the same length Antenna Connection (if equipped) The antenna connection must be connected to ground and a ferrite ring must be installed behind the ground connection (towards i-modul) to increase the interference resistance against burst and ESD at the antenna connection Further Recommendations The required measures will mostly depend on the connections and the layout (especially of the ground surfaces and good ground connections) of the motherboard. To save costs, some of the above mentioned capacitors or ferrite beads may be omitted. However, they should be considered in the layout to be able to integrate it without having to change the PCB, if the EMC tests show that these components are necessary. For the Ethernet module, insert bridges instead of the ferrite beads, while the ceramic capacitors remain unequipped Reference Documents Our evaluation board may be helpful for designing your application. The evaluation board allows to operate our embedded modules in a simple way. Moreover, you find a wiring diagram as reference design in the evaluation board manual. For information about the evaluation board, visit our website or contact your sales partner or our technical customer support via to support@insys-tec.de. 39

40 International Safety Instructions i-modul GPRS/EDGE International Safety Instructions The following safety instruction of Cinterion is valid for the used GPRS engine TC63i or EDGE engine MC75i. Following US FCC specifications, each device must have a sticker with a note referring to the FCC ID attached. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating TC63i/MC75i. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Cinterion assumes no liability for customer s failure to comply with these precautions. When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch the cellular terminal or mobile off, if instructed to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy. The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hearing aids can be affected by interference from cellular terminals or mobiles placed close to the device. If in doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the manufacturer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep their hand-held mobile away from the pacemaker, while it is on. Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both. Do not operate the cellular terminal or mobile in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard. Your cellular terminal or mobile receives and transmits radio frequency energy while switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets, radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations and always switch off the cellular terminal or mobile wher- it may cause interference or danger. ever forbidden, or when you suspect that Road safety comes first! Do not use a hand-held cellular terminal or mobile when driving a vehicle, unless it is securely mounted in a holder for speakerphone operation. Before making a call with a hand-held terminal or mobile, park the vehicle.

41 i-modul GPRS/EDGE 3.1 International Safety Instructions Speakerphones must be installed by qualified personnel. Faulty installation or operation can constitute a safety hazard. IMPORTANT! Cellular terminals or mobiles operate using radio signals and cellular networks. Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed at all times under all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communications, for example emergency calls. Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in the cellular ter- mobile. minal or Note Export restriction for FCC! Possible offence against approval regulations. If the final product is not approved in the U.S. territories, the application manufacturer shall take care that the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz frequency bands be deactivated and that band settings be inaccessible to end users. If these demands are not met (e.g. if the AT interface is accessible to end users), it is the responsibility of the application manufacturer to always ensure that the application be not exported to countries within the area of validity of the FCC. 41