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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 This document is relating to the following products: GT863-PY 3990150471 Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved page 2 of 51...
Antenna Output.......................... 20 2.11 Operating Frequency .......................21 2.12 Transmitter output power ....................21 2.13 Reference sensitivity......................21 2.14 User Interface........................22 2.14.1 Switching the GT863-PY Terminal ON and OFF............... 22 2.14.2 Functions of the RJ11 Interface....................23 2.14.3 SMS ............................
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4.1 Step-by-Step upgrade procedure..................41 Conformity Assessment Issues ................44 5.1 Declaration of conformity ....................45 GT863-PY Technical Support ..................46 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS................. 47 7.1 Disposal of this product in the European Union ............48 List of Acronyms ......................49 ...
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this document is the proprietary information of Telit Communications S.p.A. and its affiliates (“TELIT”). The contents are confidential and any disclosure to persons other than the officers, employees, agents or subcontractors of the owner or licensee of this document, without the prior written consent of Telit, is strictly prohibited.
PY core. Since this Terminal is ready for use as a subsystem for wireless connections, Safety Information and basic instructions for taking the GT863-PY into operation are included, as well as guidance to other documentation and practical hints for the first steps.
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C or SPI bus by PYTHON script elements. The GT863-PY allows to be remotely controlled by AT commands (GSM 07.07 and 07.05) and the connection to the host controller (Data Terminal Equipment DTE) is established through one RS232 standard port. This port serves also for serial bi-directional Data and Fax transfer.
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EC and R&TTE Directive and they don’t require any further certification test effort and expense. The Terminal GT863-PY can be used in all EU countries and in other countries where a GSM- 850/E-GSM-900/DCS-1800MHz or PCS 1900 MHz network is available.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 2 General Product Description NOTE: The illustrations in this Product Description are only schematic and do not assure fidelity to construction or layout details, finishes, writings or colours. 2.1 Dimensions Telit GT863-PY dimensions are: •...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 2.3 Installation Telit GT863-PY can be fixed on a suitable surface by two screws through the holes (3,3 / 5,8 mm diam.) in the lids forming part of the front and rear panels. The figure shows the maximum and minimum inter-axis distance between the fixing holes.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 2.5 GT863-PY Interfaces The interfaces of the GT863-PY Terminal are distributed on 4 connectors on the front and rear panels, see figure. Power OK Antenna RF SIM Card RJ11 AUX RS232...
Engine inside can be retrieved from a production database at the manufacturer. In addition, the IMEI can be obtained in functional conditions with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) as response to a specific AT command: AT+CGSN, AT#CGSN. The following accessories for the GT863-PY can be made available separately: Article Telit Part No.
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 2.5.1.3 Documentation and User Guides The description of the AT Commands that are implemented in the GT863-PY is available on www.telit.com >Products >Modules >GE863-PY as a separate document: AT Commands Reference Guide.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 2.6 Power Supply 2.6.1 Supply voltage requirements The DC power supply must be connected to the POWER input: • Input voltage range 9 - 24V DC • Nominal Voltage 12V DC NOTE: these are the absolute maximum ratings –...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 2.7 General Purpose I/O 2.7.1 RJ11 (AUX) connector The signals on the RJ11 connector has 4 digital general purpose FRONT VIEW inputs/outputs (GPIO). Connector type on the terminal is: • Molex RJ11/6pin, part no.:95001-2661 The voltage range allowed on each pin is: voltage range on GPIO vs.
All General Purpose input / output lines on the RJ11 GPIO interface have a 100 pF bypass capacitor to ground and are connected to the related pins of the Telit module over a 100 Ohms series resistor. The following table shows the logic level specifications in the Telit GT863-PY terminal interface circuits: LEVEL Input high level 2.1 V...
The RS232 standard interface serves to connect a PC, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) or an application, which acts as host controller of the GT863-PY Terminal with all its functions. Through the RS232 interface it can be used as GSM/GPRS modem for sending and receiving of SMS, Data and Fax calls.
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 For more information about which AT Commands are implemented on the GT863-PY Terminal can be found in the “GT863-PY Software User Guide” and “AT Commands Reference Guide”, available www.telit.com Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved...
Insert the SIM and push it with the tool slightly inside until the spring snaps in. Removing the tool, the SIM shall remain inside the GT863-PY. For removing the SIM, push the tool slightly inside until the spring is released so that it pushes the SIM outside when the tool is retracted.
2.10 Antenna 2.10.1 Antenna Output NOTE: BEFORE connecting the GT863-PY to a Power Supply source, a suitable Antenna shall be connected and properly installed. As accessory, a magnetic surface mount antenna with 2.5dBi gain, ca. 2.5 m of coaxial cable and SMA connector is available.
2.13 Reference sensitivity GSM–850 / 900 The sensitivity of the GT863-PY wireless modem according to the specifications for the class 4 GSM–850/900 portable terminals is –107dBm typical in normal operating conditions. DCS–1800 / PCS-1900 The sensitivity of the GT863-PY wireless modem according to the specifications for the class 1 portable terminals DCS-1800 / PCS-1900 is –106 dBm typical in normal operating conditions.
GSM/GPRS Standard Modem It is always worth a trial to install the GT863-PY Terminal as modem on a PC in the following way: First add it in the PC’s Control Panel – Telephone and Modem. Select from the list the “Standard 33600 bps Modem”...
Password : as defined at registration to the service uni tim (e.g. via SMS) 2.14.2 Functions of the RJ11 Interface The interface at the RJ11 6-pin connector of the GT863-PY Terminal has the following functions and physical connections. • Connection to General Purpose Inputs/Outputs 4, 5, 6, 7, which can be used to communicate between the GT863-PY Terminal and external devices, like switches or relays.
NOTE: The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) from the Network Operator or Service Provider can be configured in different ways, e.g. related to • The presence of SIM Applications (not supported by the current Software of GT863-PY Terminal), • The possibility to de-activate the necessity to enter the PIN (Personal Identification Number) as condition for registering in the network;...
80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 2.14.12 LED Indicators The GT863-PY Terminal has 2 LED indicators, one for Power, one for Status. 2.14.12.1 Power LED When on, the green Power LED indicates that the supply voltage is arriving at the GSM Engine inside the GT863-PY Terminal.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 3 Software Features 3.1 Enhanced EASY GPRS Extension 3.1.1 Overview The EASY GPRS feature allows a user of the Telit GT863-PY to contact a device in the Internet and establish with it a raw data flow over the GPRS and Internet networks.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 • A new internal firewall has been implemented in order to guarantee a certain level of security on internet applications. • 3.1.2 EASY GPRS definition The EASY GPRS feature provides a way to replace the need of an Internet TCP/IP stack at the terminal equipment side.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 Multisocket New functionality of the Telit modules, multisocket is an extension of Telit Easy GPRS feature, which allows the user to have two contexts activated (that means two different IP address), more than one socket connection (with a maximum of 6) and simultaneous FTP client service.
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 This new feature allows the user to switch between online mode and command mode without closing the connection and eventually opening another socket (or resuming the suspended one) or FTP connection.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 3.3 Jammed Detect & Report Extension 3.3.1 Overview The Jammed Detect & Report feature allows a Telit GT863-PY to detect the presence of a disturbing device such as a Communication Jammer and give indication to the user and/or send a report of that to the network.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 CMUX CMUX (Converter-Multiplexer) is a multiplexing protocol implemented in the Telit module that can be used to send any data, SMS, fax, TCP data. 3.4.1 Product architecture The Multiplexer mode enables one serial interface to transmit data to four different customer applications.
Python. The Easy Script Extension is aimed at low complexity applications where the application was usually done by a small microcontroller that managed some I/O pins and the GT863-PY through the AT command interface.
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 In order to eliminate this external controller, and further simplify the programming of the sequence of operations, inside the GT863-PY it is included: • Python script interpreter engine v. 1.5.2+ •...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 3.5.3 Python implementation description Python scripts are text files stored in NVM inside the Telit module. There's a file system inside the module that allows to write and read files with different names on one single level (no subdirectories are supported).
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 port but just an internal software bridge between Python and mobile internal AT command handling engine. All AT commands working in the Telit module are working in this software interface as well. Some of them have no meaning on this interface, such as those regarding serial port settings.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 3.5.4 Python core supported features The Python core version is 1.5.2+ (string methods added to 1.5.2). You can use all Python statements and almost all Python built-in types and functions. Built-in types and functions not...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 SAP: SIM Access Profile 3.6.1 Product architecture The SAP feature allow the module to use the SIM of a remote SIM Server. This feature is implemented using special AT Command on a Virtual circuit of the CMUX interface.
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 Transfer ATR Transfer ATR Power SIM on Power SIM on Transfer ATR Report Status Report Status Error Handling Error Response Report Status, Disconnection Initiated by the Server and Error Response are independent messages sent by server.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 3.7 AT Command Interface Telit GT863-PY can be driven via the serial interface using the standard AT commands . The Telit GT863-PY is compliant with: 1. Hayes standard AT command set, in order to maintain the compatibility with existing SW programs.
Thus, the power supply line shall be disconnected before the launch of the update tool on the PC and prepared for re-connection. NOTE: Switching OFF the GT863-PY by disconnecting the external power supply line requires to wait enough time (depending on the HW version!) that the load capacitor of the DC/DC converter inside the GT863-PY discharges so that the module inside goes to OFF condition.
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80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 • Press OK to the initial message. NOTE: In connection with the GT863-PY Terminal, charged battery has to be understood that the power supply must not be disconnected during the firmware update. • Select the right COM port and speed. Note that to go faster than 115200 you need a special hardware on the PC.
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 Telit GT863-PY Terminal is now programmed with the new firmware. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved page 43 of 51...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 5 Conformity Assessment Issues Telit GT863-PY terminal is conform with the following European Union Directives: • R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipments) • Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and product safety •...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 5.1 Declaration of conformity Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved page 45 of 51...
• The e-mail text should report: o Product Type o Delivery Date o Serial Number S/N of the GT863-PY Terminal o LOT N. o HW and SW code xSxxxxxxHxx o HW version of the GT863-PY Terminal: v.xx o Installed SW version (AT+CGMR)
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 7 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: •...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 7.1 Disposal of this product in the European Union According to the directives 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and 2003/108/CE, which have been transposed in Italian Legislative Decree of July 25, 2005, n. 151, Telit Communications S.p.A informs that: •...
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 8 List of Acronyms Accumulated Call Meter ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Attention commands Cell Broadcast Cell Broadcasting Service Call Control Meter Calling Line Identification Presentation CLIP Calling Line Identification Restriction...
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GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 Packet Handler Personal Identity Number PLMN Public Land Mobile Network PUCT Price per Unit Currency Table PIN Unblocking Code RACH Random Access Channel Radio Link Protocol Root Mean Square Ready To Send Ring Indicator Specific Absorption Rate (e.g.
GT863-PY Terminal Product Description 80269ST10026a Rev. 2 - 18/03/08 9 Document Change Log Revision Date Changes ISSUE #0 27/09/2006 First Issue Added new the terminal with the Order-Num.: 3990150471 and its ISSUE #1 28/09/2007 new features such as CMUX, SAP e Multisocket...
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