DIN Rail Mount Embedded Software Support Mounting the ZULU Telit AppZone Removing the ZULU Telit Easy Script in Python ZULU Series Images Embedded C/C++ Development for ARM ZULU LED Indicators Cortex M4 User Programmable LED Status Control Siretta Recommends Modem States...
This document is intended to provide guidance when adding a modem from the ZULU Series to your system. The ZULU series of GPRS/UMTS/LTE M2M ARM microprocessor modems is an advanced range of USB modems developed for easy application development. The ZULU modem range is based on the Telit xE910 GPRS/UMTS/LTE module series and is available with or without GPS.
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The ZULU range of GPRS modems are amongst the most advanced and capable modems available today. The ZULU series offers a range of options including USB and RS232 serial port communication. With its powerful built in ARM Cortex M4 32bit processor you are able to develop your own applications directly on the modem to implement the functionality you require.
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ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Table 2. Modem data transfer speeds Model Region Coverage Max Download Max Upload ZULU-V2-N-GPRS Global 236.8Kbps 59.2Kbps ZULU-V2-G-GPRS Global 236.8Kbps 59.2Kbps ZULU-V2-N-UMTS Global 21Mbps 5.76Mbps...
To obtain the latest AT command reference guide* with a full list of supported AT commands, please contact your Siretta representative or alternatively visit: www.siretta.co.uk NOTE - This following document refers to useful AT commands throughout and offers descriptions of how to use the AT commands with the ZULU wireless modems.
GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface ZULU Interface Standard Hardware Interfaces As standard, the ZULU series modem comes with the following interfaces: » 1 x RS232 serial port interface for direct serial connection to microprocessor / module »...
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The ZULU series modems have the following coverage options available: (EU) European » » (NA) North America Optional Software Packages The ZULU series modems have the following optional software packages available: » V-LinkUSB Software Wireless cable replacement using USB over GPRS/UMTS » V-Link232 Software Wireless cable replacement using RS232 serial cable over GPRS/UMTS *To add optional features on your modem, see ‘Ordering Information’...
USB Serial Port Interface System Diagram The ZULU Series is an intelligent range of ARM Cortex M4 32bit processor modems offering USB V2 for full 12Mbit serial communication. The system diagram below gives a visual representation of the ZULU interfaces available to the user and shows the various subsections which make up the complete ZULU modem.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface System Overview ARM Cortex M4 32bit Processor The ZULU core is built around the ARM Cortex M4 32bit processor which has been configured to offer the following features as standard: »...
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If the embedded system has limited intelligence or has limited configuration capability the Siretta V-Link software can be used to connect the system to a central server easily and simply. The V-Link software can also be used to control and manage the remote modem so that the connection from the embedded system to the central server/control head office is seamless and reliable.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Modes of Operation USB Interface This is a USB standard Communication Device Class (CDC) device. This is provided with a driving for the OS, i.e. a standard OS supported driver.
USB Serial Port Interface Part Numbering ZULU XXXX (XX) (XXXX) Modem Identifier ZULU = Intelligent Siretta Modem with ARM Cortex M4 32bit Processor, USB and RS232 Serial Port Interfaces Module Type N = Without GPS G = With GPS Modem Options*...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range PROJECT INFO Sequoia Technology Group with USB Serial Port Interface µPro Enclosure DRAWING TITLE Dimensions Sheet1 JOB NUMBER All dimensions are shown in mm. PART NUMBER SA10921 Figure 2. ZULU front view Figure 3.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface DIN Rail Mount The ZULU has an integrated DIN rail mount housing which allows the unit to connect on to the standard rail widely used for mounting industrial control equipment inside equipment racks.
GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface ZULU Series Images Figure 8. 3D view of the ZULU-G variant Figure 9. Front view of the ZULU-G variant Figure 10. Underside view of the ZULU modem...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface ZULU LED Indicators There are 3 LED outputs on the ZULU modem that can be configured simply and easily to indicate the functional/operational state of the modem. This can be done via software configuration.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface User Programmable LED Status Control The green and blue LED’s can be controlled in two different ways: 1) The ARM cortex M4 directly controls the LED indicators and can control the LED’s independently to the modem.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Modem States The current modem state and function is shown below in table 4. Table 4. Modem states (assume AT#SLED=2 Current Modem State Input...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Interfaces RS232 Serial Port Interface This connector provides a serial RS232 communication between the ZULU modem and the connected equipment. The connection to the modem via the serial port is the default configuration and the serial port can be routed to the microprocessor using the GPIO RS232_SEL selector (PB6 pin 92 - STM32F417VGT6 ARM processor).
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ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface RS232 Male to RS232 Female Cable The RS232 serial cable is the standard cable used for connecting the ZULU modem to other devices such as a PC or industrial control equipment. The RS232 serial cable...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface USB Serial Port Interface This connector provides a USB interface where the ZULU acts as the slave and provides serial communications between the modem and a PC. The ZULU can be configured to operate with direct USB connection on the ARM cortex processor to send AT commands to the embedded modem (specified in the AT command manual).
Input General Purpose Input Signal 9 0 - 42V *Vcc_IO is directly connected to VIN by default. (To set Vcc_IO independently please contact your Siretta representative for more information and ordering options.) Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9014 Basingstoke Road...
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ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Analogue Section DAC_01 Output DAC Output 1 0 - 3V ADC_01 Input ADC Input 1 0 - 42V DAC_02 Output DAC Output 2 0 - 3V...
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Relay Power rating 60V @ 0.6A 600mA *Vcc_IO is directly connected to VIN by default. (To set Vcc_IO independently please contact your Siretta representative for more information and ordering options.) Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9014 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020...
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ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface 36-Way Cable The 36-way cable is designed to give access to the more advanced features of the ZULU including: » Power Supply » General Purpose Inputs General Purpose Outputs »...
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ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Table 9. Cable wiring colours Function Colour Suggestions Power Section Interface Section CANL Grey Vcc_IO Brown Relay Blue Black CANH Grey/Brown Black Relay Purple...
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BOOT/IGN ports. This enables you to quickly and easily connect external equipment to the ZULU and integrate it to your application. Please turn to page 53 for ordering details for the ZULU-EVK, alternatively visit www.siretta.co.uk/zulu-evaluation- development-platform-p-456.html for more information about this product.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Digital Functions Digital Output » Output voltage can be set with Vcc_IO signal, PIN2, 36-way connector. (Default setting Vcc_IO = VIN) » Maximum output current 2.85mA at 42V (Please see table 8) »...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Digital Input » Under full control of embedded application The following AT commands can be used to initialise and to read the status of the...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface SIM Socket The ZULU modem supports fixed SIMs locked to a network and roaming SIMs which can operate on more than one network within the home country. This allows for least cost routing for roaming mobile data and machine to machine applications where signal strength is variable in any given area and network selection is required.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Antenna Connectors Figure 24. Antenna connector GPS antenna connector (optional) GSM antenna connector Antenna Placement When in service the antenna should be placed away from electronic devices or other antennas.
» GSM Antenna The GSM antenna we recommend to use for the ZULU series is the Mike 1A SMA male magnetic mount antenna, (Most other Siretta styles of GSM antennas are usable depending on customer preference). Please turn to page 53 for ordering details for the Mike 1A, alternatively visit www.siretta.co.uk/mike1a-p-339.html for more...
GPS Antenna The GPS antenna we recommend to use for the ZULU series is the Mike 3A SMA male magnetic mount antenna. Please turn to page 53 for ordering details on the Mike 3A, alternatively visit www.siretta.co.uk/mike3a-p-302.html for more information about this antenna.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface ZULU-G-GPRS Modem The ZULU-G-GPRS modem is a cutting edge GPS receiver that can simultaneously search and track satellite signals from multiple satellite constellations. This multi- GNSS receiver uses the entire spectrum of Global Navigation Satellite Systems available: GPS, Glonass, Galileo and QZSS.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface GPS Characteristics Table 10. Main characteristics of GPS Characteristic Typical Values GPS RX Sensitivity -164dBm GPS Cold Start Autonomous -147dBm GPS Hot Start Autonomous...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Internal Connections The ZULU modem has a number of features available to the user accessible from the internal PCB. This includes access to the JTAG reprogramming port, battery connector, battery charge status LED and GPIO status LEDs.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Onboard LEDs The PCB has LEDs to indicate the status of the general purpose inputs and general purpose outputs as well as indicating the charge status of the integrated battery charger.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Relay The ZULU relay is a low on-state resistance solid state relay containing GaAs LEDs on the controller input side and MOS FETs on the output side. It is suitable for driving a stable output because of its large continuous load current and low on-state resistance.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Power RJ12 Power Connector This connector is used for supplying DC power and power ON/OFF signals for the ZULU modem. Figure 29. RJ12 power connector Figure 30.
Recommended input voltage is 12V. *This can be specified at the time of ordering. See section ‘Ordering Information’ on page 13, alternatively contact your Siretta representative or visit www.siretta.co.uk Siretta Ltd sales...
The cable is compatible across the entire range of Siretta modems and is colour coded for easy integration. Please turn to page 53 for ordering details.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Current Consumption The current consumption of the ZULU during use can be seen in table 18 below. Table 18. Current consumption values Function State...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Switching the Modem ON/OFF Power on the ZULU The ZULU modems have several options to power on. The 2 main options are shown below: 1) Auto power up using the embedded ARM Cortex M4 processor.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Considerations when manually powering the ZULU on and off The PWRON_IN and PWROFF_IN signals requires a positive “edge” (a “sharp” signal transition from low to high) to turn the modem on. This transition should be a rising signal from 0V (GND) up to Vcc (max 42V), or at least a large fraction of that voltage range (>0.5V).
Telit Easy Script in Python » » Embedded C/C++ Development for ARM Cortex M4 NOTE - Contact your Siretta representative for information about these 3 programming environments. Telit AppZone Telit AppZone is a high-level optimized standard C development environment that has been developed as an integrated platform to run within the GSM module and provides an advantageous “all-in-one”...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Telit Easy Script in Python Telit Easy Script in Python is a high-level Python programming language script interpreter. Python is often characterized as minimalist, although this applies mainly to the language’s core syntax and semantics.
The possibilities are endless and many applications examples are available to get your application development started. Please see your Siretta representative for more information. Siretta Ltd...
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ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface IAR Embedded Workbench The compiler we recommend for use with the ZULU is the IAR 6.60 workbench, please see link below: http://www.iar.com/en/Products/IAR-Embedded-Workbench/ARM/ To program the ZULU we recommend using the following JTAG interface connector which is an ST-LINK/V2, please see link below: http://www.st.com/web/catalog/tools/FM146/CL1984/SC724/SS1677/PF251168...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface JTAG Connector Functions Microprocessor Functions Table 22. Functions of the microprocessor Table 19. Functions of JTAG connector Direction Function Direction Function PA13 RS232_SEL PA14...
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface 36-Way Connector Functions Table 24. Functions of 36-way connector Direction Function UART3 TX (Debug) UART3 RX (Debug) DAC_1 DAC_2 ADC_1 ADC_2 I2C_CLK I2C_DATA 1-Wire...
GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Siretta Recommends All ZULU series modems will require extra product which are all available from Siretta. Below are some of the products we recommend for your modem: Product Part No.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface 36-Way Cable 34212 / The 36-way cable is designed to give access to the more 34218 advanced features of the ZULU. The functionality available...
The Siretta power supply for the range of modems provides an industry standard output which is compatible across the range of Siretta modems. With a stable 12V output voltage, the Modem PSU offers a wide input voltage as well as being highly efficient.
See “AT+CSQ Signal Strength” in the AT command manual Tip: Before installing the modem you can use an ordinary mobile telephone to check the signal strength in each possible installation location. Siretta can also provide a GSM signal tester which provides a full breakdown of the GSM signal received.*...
Where access is restricted, it may be easier to connect all the cables to the modem prior to placing it in the application on the headers. Securely attach the ZULU series modem to the host application using 4 M3 3mm »...
General Precautions » The ZULU series modems are a standalone item designed for indoor use only. For use outside it must be installed in a weatherproof enclosure. Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Medical electronic equipment: Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
ZULU Series inspired wireless technology GPRS/UMTS/LTE ARM Cortex M4 Modem Range with USB Serial Port Interface Safety Recommendations PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country intended and the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be used...
USB Serial Port Interface Conformity Assessment The ZULU series of modems conform to the R&TTE Directive for use as a stand- alone product. If the modem is installed in compliance with the telecoms installation instructions then no further evaluation is required under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive and no further involvement of an R&TTE Directive Notified Body is required for...
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