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DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 ! CAUTION ! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD IF COVER REMOVED SERVICE BY QUALIFIED PERSONEL ONLY Document History Date Version Status Author Info 25/10/2004 V1.0 Preliminary Filip Lavaerts Creation Bausch Datacom NV...
DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 Introduction This manual is the reference book when setting up the DinBox GSM/GPRS modem for your application. Because of the nature of this product and it's field of application, some degree of technical background knowledge regarding the application and data- communication is assumed.
LED on Front Power Supply The power supply (DC) must be connected to the DinBox GSM/GPRS modem via a terminal block with screw contacts. Make sure the voltage supplied to the modem is in the range of the DinBox GSM/GPRS input voltage (see specifications for details on voltage range).
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GSM/GPRS module and the “Communication Control” processor will be disconnected for a few seconds after the selected reset period. If a part of the DinBox GSM/GPRS is ‘locked’ after e.g. an unexpected high ESD discharge, surge pulse or an internal lock-up, this watchdog will always insure the continuity of communication.
DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 Specifications Housing Phoenix Contact EG22,5 ABS DIN rail housing (EG22.5-G/ABS GN + EG22.5-A/ABS GN) • 22.5 mm 107.5 mm x 75 mm • IP40 • Symmetrical DIN rail mounting according EN50 022 • Green color Standard ABS Acryl Butadiene Styrene –...
TX: Max. 1.7:1 installed RX: Max. 1.9:1 installed Gain: > 1.5dB referenced to l/2 dipole Maximum power 1W (cw) 2W peak; at ambient temperature of 55°C Never use the DinBox GSM/GPRS modem without a proper antenna attached! Bausch Datacom NV...
DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 Environmental conditions Temperature in use -10°C / + 50°C Humidity in use 10% - 75% (non condensing) Power Supply Input voltage range: 10 – 50 Vdc regulated Typical power consumption : 350 mA GSM/GPRS module General specifications •...
Disconnect the mains power before opening the DinBox GPRS modem! Install a SIM card into the SIM card interface socket. Without a SIM card the DinBox GSM/GPRS will communicate with the DTE but will not respond properly on all commands.
- DC Always disconnect the mains power before connecting or disconnecting the power. Make sure the voltage supplied to the modem is in the range of the DinBox GSM/GPRS power supply specification (see specifications for details on voltage range). Bausch Datacom NV...
Serial DTE Interface Only devices which are conform with the safety regulations can be connected to the DTE port! The DinBox PSTN is equipped with a RJ-45 (8x8) connector. This is the serial interface of the modem. 8 CTS 7 RTS...
DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 The DinBox GSM/GPRS modem will detect the DTE port speed (auto baud), number of data bits and parity type from the "AT" header that precedes every command (in async mode). The commands +IPR and +ICF saves the baud rate, number of data bits, parity and number of stop bits.
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DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 • Opto Coupler Input Input : 5 to 15 V (4 … 14 mA) Other input specifications are optional possible. To processor + 2/4 BAS16 SFH6156-2 - 1/3 • Relais Contact Output Normal open contact (default)
DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 LED indicators The InduBox GSM/GPRS has 6 LED indicators in front and 3 LED indicators onto the PCB (internal). Front panel : GSM Network LED off: no service service Pulse 80% on/ 20% off: emergency...
DinBox GSM/GPRS Reference manual – V1.0 Watchdog functionality To prevent a “total lock-up” of the DinBox GSM/GPRS a long term watchdog is implemented. This function is created with a separate RISC micro controller. The micro controller itself is guarded with it’s own internal watchdog (+/- 1 second refresh / WD LED flash).
Two manuals are available : AT Commands Interface Guide. This manual describes the AT-commands based messages exchanged between an application and the DinBox GPRS modem in order to manage GSM related events or services. AT Commands Interface Guide for IP Connectivity.
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