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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 1. INTRODUCTION Scope The Aim of this document is the handling description of the Interfaces for the products based on GE31xx form factor. Audience This document is intended for Telit customers, especially system integrators, about to implement their applications using the Telit module.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE Text Conventions Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily injury may occur. Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 2. OVERVIEW The Telit Evaluation Kit (EVK2) provides a robust, future-proof and flexible environment to streamline all application development based on Telit GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSPA, CDMA 1x/EV-DO, and LTE module families, significantly reducing time-to-market. The EVK2 kit includes a motherboard where to connect the Interface board of a Telit module.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3. GE310 INTERFACE FOR EVK2 Description This board allows easily interfacing the GE310 modules with the EVK2 and testing their functionalities. Physical Dimensions Item Value Length 100 mm Width 107 mm Height 25 mm 1VV0301565 Rev. 2 Page 11 of 60 2018-12-17...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3.3.2. Jumpers Setting The following picture shows the jumpers placement and their default settings. Details in the following paragraphs. 1VV0301565 Rev. 2 Page 14 of 60 2018-12-17...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE SO101 & SO104 – EVK2 Connection 3.3.3. The connections between the Interface and the EVK2 is done through two 2x40 pin female connectors present on the bottom (SO101 and SO104). Theirs pin functions are listed in the following tables: SO101 Signal Type...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE DC voltage Power Do not connect C105/RTS0 Digital Input from RS232 or USB level translator C106/CTS0 Digital Output to RS232 or USB level translator Do not connect Do not connect DC voltage Power DC voltage Power DC voltage Power DC voltage...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE SO104 Signal Type Function VBATT_PA DC Supply Power VBATT_PA DC Supply Power VBATT_AUX DC Supply Power VBATT DC Supply Power DC Supply Power DC Supply Power DC Supply Power DC Supply Power Do not connect Do not connect DC Supply Power DC Supply...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE STAT_LED Digital Signal Status Indicator LED Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect DC Supply Power DC Supply Power DC Supply Power DC Supply Power Do not connect Do not connect SIMIO Digital Signal SIM Data I/O SIMCLK Digital Signal...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3.3.4. Antenna Connectors SO103 – MAIN Antenna Connector 3.3.4.1. The MAIN 2G Antenna is available on SO103 and it is a female SMA connector. A 2G compatible antenna (Refer to the product’s HW Design guide) must be connected to SO103.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3.3.5. PL105 - Power Supply Setting The PL105 connector is permitting to configure how to supply the module. The Interface is designed to supply and filter the two Module’s inputs VBATT and VBATT_PA and separately the rest of circuits of the Interface (VBATT_AUX) The connector is provided by 3 Jumpers (Mounted by default) that permits to: •...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3.3.6. SIM Holder and SIM Detection The Interface is provided by a SIM Holder (SO102). The SIM holder lines are in parallel to the lines connected to the SIM Holder on EVK2 so it is not allowed to have a SIM in both holders. Due to the fact the product is not provided by a dedicated pin for the HW SIM Presence detection, it is possible to select one GPIO to be used for this function.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3.3.9. Expansion Connectors 3.3.9.1. PL101 The connector carries the following signals: Signal Function VBATT_AUX Interface Power supply GNSS_ON GNSS_ON signal GPIO_06 General Purpose IO #6 GPIO_05 General Purpose IO #5 GPIO_04 General Purpose IO #4 GPIO_03 General Purpose IO #3 GPIO_02 General Purpose IO #2...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 1PPS 1PPS output from Module Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved VAUX/PWRMON VAUX/PWRMON from module Digital to Analog converter output from module Reserved Reserved Analog to Digital converter Module’s ON_OFF line ON_OFF GPIO_06 GPIO GPIO_05 GPIO Ground Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3.3.9.2. PL201 The connector carries the following signals: Signal Function C104/RXD1 SECONDARY UART RX (Output from Module) C103/TXD1 SECONDARY UART RX (Input to Module) TX_TRACE_EVK2 AUX UART RX Input to Level Adapter) RX_TRACE_EVK2 AUX UART RX (Output from Level Adapter) TX_GNSS GNSS UART TX RX_GNSS...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 3.3.10. Audio Section and Settings The GE310-GNSS is provided by an Analog Audio line (MIC and SPKR) 3.3.10.1. Audio Settings The Interface Board is provided by a set of possible Audio inputs to interface the Audio circuitry of GE310 Its configuration could be set using the Jumpers on PL301.
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE PL301 – Audio Settings 3.3.10.2. The Audio Configuration could be done using the Jumpers on PL301. 3.3.10.2.1. Audio Path Settings Audio Uplink Setting on PL301 Jumpers Signal Description on Pin 19-21 MIC- (Modem) From SO301 to Module 20-22 MIC+ (Modem) 25-27...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE GNSS Settings The GE310-GNSS module is provided by a GNSS receiver. The interface is permitting to connect and supply an external active antenna and also to set the module in the different working modes. 3.4.1. GNSS Signals...
3.4.2. Hosted GNSS Settings As described in HW User Guide the GE310-GNSS module permits to use the GNSS section as host for the 2G section or as a separated device. The Hosted configuration could be set in the following way: 1VV0301565 Rev.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE Interface Stand-alone Use The GE310 Interface could be used in Stand alone (without the EVK2 mainboard) with the following remarks: • The Power supply could be provided connecting a Power supply to SO104 or PL105 (removing the Jumpers) •...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 4. GE310 TLB INTERFACE FOR EVB Description This board allows easily interfacing the GE310 modules with the Telit Evaluation Board (EVB) and testing their functionalities. Physical Dimensions Item Value Length 100 mm Width 70 mm Height 25 mm 1VV0301565 Rev.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 4.3.2. Jumpers Setting The following picture shows the jumpers placement and their default settings. Details in the following paragraphs. 1VV0301565 Rev. 2 Page 33 of 60 2018-12-17...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE PL101, PL102, PL103 – EVB Connection 4.3.3. The connections between the Interface and the EVB is done through three 6x20 pin connectors present on the bottom (PL101, PL102 and PL103). The connector is a Semtec SEAM Series - .050'' (1.27 mm) High Speed/High Density Open Pin Field with p/n is SEAM-20-03.5-L-06-2-A-K-TR Theirs pin functions are listed in the following tables: PL101...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 4.3.4. Antenna Connectors SO103 – MAIN Antenna Connector 4.3.4.1. The MAIN 2G Antenna is available on SO103 and it is a female SMA connector. A 2G compatible antenna (Refer to the product’s HW Design guide) must be connected to SO103.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 4.3.5. SIM Holder and SIM Detection The Interface is using the SIM Holder available on the EVB mainboard. Due to the fact the product is not provided by a dedicated pin for the HW SIM Presence detection, it is possible to select one GPIO to be used for this function.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 4.3.8. Expansion Connectors 4.3.8.1. PL401 The connector carries the following signals: Signal Function VBATT_AUX Interface Power supply GNSS_ON GNSS_ON signal GPIO_06 General Purpose IO #6 GPIO_05 General Purpose IO #5 GPIO_04 General Purpose IO #4 GPIO_03 General Purpose IO #3 GPIO_02 General Purpose IO #2...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE CTS0 Output for Clear to send signal (CTS) to DTE (Main UART) RTS0 Input for Request to send signal (RTS) from DTE (Main UART) Ground Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved GNSS_LNA_EN GNSS external LNA enable VBATT_AUX VBATT input to supply the Interface circuitery...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE There are two Jumpers on this connector that permit to select the following: • To connect the Secondary UART to the GNSS UART (Hosted configuration) (35- 37 and 36-38) • To connect the Secondary UART to the EVB level translators (31-33 and 32-34) •...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE GNSS Settings The GE310-GNSS module is provided by a GNSS receiver. The interface is permitting to connect and supply an external active antenna and also to set the module in the different working modes. 4.4.1. GNSS Signals...
4.4.2. Hosted GNSS Settings As described in HW User Guide the GE310-GNSS module permits to use the GNSS section as host for the 2G section or as a separated device. The Hosted configuration could be set in the following way: FIRMWARE UPDATE You can update the Telit Module firmware through the serial port.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 6. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS READ CAREFULLY Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in the following areas: •...
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE Disposal of this product in the European Union According to the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. For equipment in private household, it’s user’s responsibility to dispose of his waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE 8. ACRONYMS TTSC Telit Technical Support Centre Universal Serial Bus High Speed Data Terminal Equipment UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter HSIC...
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GE310 INTERFACES USER GUIDE Master Input – Slave Output MISO Clock MRDY Master Ready SRDY Slave Ready Chip Select Real Time Clock Printed Circuit Board Equivalent Series Resistance VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Radio Vector Network Analyzer 1VV0301565 Rev. 2 Page 58 of 60 2018-12-17...
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