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Telit Wireless Solutions GE863 Software User's Manual

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  • Page 1 GE863-GPS Software User Guide GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents: 1 Overview ...4 2 Basic Operations...5 Command Syntax ...5 2.1.1 Interface Style...5 Command Response Timeout...6 Turning ON the GE863-GPS...9 Turning OFF the GE863-GPS...10 Checking GSM device functionality ...12 2.5.1 Autobauding ...12 2.5.2 SIM presence checking...13 2.5.3 Network checking...15 Placing a Voice call ...21 2.6.1...
  • Page 3 3.7.1 Clock date/time...81 3.7.2 Alarm function...83 4 GPRS operations...88 Introduction ...88 5 GPS operations ...91 Introduction ...91 GE863-GPS Serial Ports ...91 5.2.1 GPS SERIAL PORT A (SIRF BINARY) ...91 5.2.2 GPS SERIAL PORT B (NMEA)...91 WGS 84...92 NMEA 0183...93 5.4.1 GGA - Global Positioning System Fixed Data...94...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Telit module. For further commands and features that may not be explained in this document refer to the GE863-GPS Product Description document where all the supported AT commands are reported. NOTE The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable.

  • Page 5: Basic Operations

    (AT Commands Reference Guide). The specification defines 3 possible AT interfaces: 0 - AT command interface of the products, to the GM862-GSM and GM862-GPRS interface style 1 – AT interface of the products, to the GM862-PCS, PYTHON, QUAD-PY, TRIZIUM and GE863- QUAD, PY interface style...

  • Page 6: Command Response Timeout

    2.2 Command Response Timeout Every command issued to the Telit GE863-GPS returns a result response if response codes are enabled (default) (see command ATQn). The time needed to process the given command and return the response varies from command to command and may depend also from the network on which the command may interact.
  • Page 7 #SRS #SRP #STM #PCT Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Time-Out (Seconds) 180 / 5 for prompt”>” 5 / 5 for prompt”>” page 7 of 109...
  • Page 8 #MONI #CGMI #CGMM #CGMR #CGSN #CIMI +CGACT +CGATT +CGDATA +CGDCONT +CGPADDR +CGQMIN +CGQREQ Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Time-Out (Seconds) page 8 of 109...

  • Page 9: Turning On The Ge863-Gps

    1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 2.3 Turning ON the GE863-GPS To turn on the GE863-GPS the pin ON# must be tied low for at least 1 second and then released. A simple circuit to do it is: Power ON impulse NOTE: don't use any pull up resistor on the ON# line.

  • Page 10: Turning Off The Ge863-Gps

    After this timeout the module will be shut down. 2.4.1.2 Hardware shutdown To turn OFF the GE863-GPS the pin ON# must be tied low for at least 2 second and then released. The same circuitry for the power on can be used.

  • Page 11: Hardware Unconditional Shutdown

    2.4.1.3 Hardware Unconditional SHUTDOWN To unconditionally SHUTDOWN the GE863-GPS the pin RESET# must be tied low for at least 200 milliseconds and then released. A simple circuit to do it is: Unconditional Power OFF impulse NOTE: don't use any pull up resistor on the RESET# line nor any totem pole digital output.

  • Page 12: Checking Gsm Device Functionality

    TIP: The serial port suggested setting is: port speed 38400, character format 8N1 (8 bit per char, No parity bit, 1 stop bit). Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 12 of 109...

  • Page 13: Sim Presence Checking

    SIM is present and no PIN code is required to proceed SIM not present SIM defect SIM is busy SIM is wrong type GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action Proceed to par. 2.5.2.3 Send command AT+CPIN=<SIM PUK>...
  • Page 14 SIM PIN was correct the PIN code inserted is not correct Reason SIM PUK was correct the SIM PUK code inserted is not correct GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action Proceed ahead Retry from par. 2.5.2.2 Action Proceed ahead Retry from par.

  • Page 15: Network Checking

    Mobile is in an unknown network status Mobile has found some networks and is currently registered in roaming on one of them GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action Check SIM or require SIM insertion and repeat from par. 2.5.2.2 Repeat par.

  • Page 16: Network Operator Identification

    (it can be as long as 60 seconds). Hence don't use it if not needed. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 16 of 109...
  • Page 17 -61 dBm -59 dBm -57 dBm Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Indication MMI may indicate only 1 antenna bar MMI may indicate only 1 antenna bar...
  • Page 18 GE863-GPS provides a special command #MONI which can be used to gather all the information needed in a faster and simpler way: •...
  • Page 19 GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 #MONI: <netname> BSIC:<bsic> RxQual:<qual> LAC:<lac> Id:<id> ARFCN:<arfcn> PWR:<dBm> dBmTA: <timadv> or in the case the network name is not known: #MONI: Cc:<cc> Nc:<nc> BSIC:<bsic> RxQual:<qual> LAC:<lac> Id:<id> ARFCN:<arfcn> PWR:<dBm> dBm TA: <timadv>...
  • Page 20 GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 command: AT#MONI?<cr> Answer: #MONI: Cc: 010 Nc: 03 BSIC:23 RxQual:7 LAC:0001 Id:0001 ARFCN: 60 PWR: -83 dBm TA:0 In this case the mobile is registered on the network whose Country code is 010 and Network operator code is 03, the signal strength is -83dBm (MMI may indicate 4 antenna bars as reported on the table 5).

  • Page 21: Placing A Voice Call

    NOTE: This command may be omitted if the modifier ";" is added at the end of the ATD command after the number to be dialed. 2.6.1.2 Set the desired audio path active The GE863-GPS has two different audio paths: • internal microphone/ear (MT) •...
  • Page 22 +CMUT: <mute> where: <mute> is the muting setting for the microphone: 0 - microphone active Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 22 of 109...

  • Page 23: Phone Number Dialing

    The call has been placed The line called is busy The receiver did not answer the call Call placing has not been successful GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action Wait for the other party to lift the receiver.. retry later...

  • Page 24: Closing The Voice Call

    TIP: during the voice call the device remains in command mode, so the escape sequence (+++) must not be issued before sending commands. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 24 of 109...

  • Page 25: Placing A Csd Data Call (Not Gprs)

    AT+CBST==68, 0, 1 AT+CBST==70, 0, 1 AT+CBST==71, 0, 1 AT+CBST==75, 0, 1 AT+CBST==1, 0, 0 Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Modulation Speed [bps] Autobauding...

  • Page 26: Phone Number Dialing (Data Call)

    The called modem is now on line. The line called is busy The receiver did not answer the call The modem handshaking has not been successful GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 transparent transparent transparent transparent transparent...

  • Page 27: Closing The Data Call

    NOTE: After the Escape sequence and during the call the only command that is accepted by the GE863-GPS is the ATH. All the other commands are not supported during a call. TIP: during the escape sequence pause time S12 no further characters should be sent to the device in order to enter the command mode.

  • Page 28: Answer An Incoming Call

    +CRING: SYNC +CRING: REL SYNC +CRING: FAX Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Reason The extended format of incoming call indication is disabled and a call (voice or data) is incoming.
  • Page 29 The incoming call was a DATA one and the modem handshaking has not been successful The incoming call was a VOICE call and is now active. GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action exchange data.. call lost check for mobile registration and signal strength and modem settings.

  • Page 30: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations 3.1 Accessing the phonebook The GE863-GPS can access the phonebook storage of the SIM card inserted, by using specific AT commands it is possible to store and recall phone numbers and their associated name. 3.1.1 Preliminary phonebook set up The GE863-GPS supports several SIM phonebook storages: •...
  • Page 31 SIM defect SIM defect SIM is busy SIM is busy SIM is wrong type SIM is wrong type GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action Proceed ahead Enable extended result codes (see par. 2.5.2.1) and retry.
  • Page 32 PIN2 is required to continue operations, since FD facility is not enabled. Reason FD facility is now enabled some error occurred GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 SIM. Enable FD facility with +CLCK (see par.3.1.1.2) and retry.

  • Page 33: Phonebook Entry Search By Name

    - Now you might want to look for the entries with the name starting with: "FA" Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved the inserted PIN2 is wrong GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 and retry.

  • Page 34: Phonebook Entry Read By Index

    +CME ERROR: 22 or simply ERROR. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 34 of 109...

  • Page 35: Phonebook Entry Write

    <Name> is the alphanumeric name associated with the number. • wait for response: Response Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved Reason Record has been successfully written GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action Proceed ahead page 35 of 109...
  • Page 36 SIM is wrong type SIM is wrong type invalid index memory full memory full GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Enable extended result codes (see par. 2.5.2.1), and retry. Check SIM or require SIM insertion and repeat from par.

  • Page 37: Phonebook Entry Delete

    SIM is present and PUK is required to continue operations SIM is present and PUK is required to continue operations SIM defect SIM defect GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action proceed ahead Enable extended result codes (see par. 2.5.2.1), and retry.

  • Page 38: Phonebook Entry Dial

    Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved SIM is busy SIM is busy SIM is wrong type SIM is wrong type GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 repeat from par. 2.5.2.2 retry later retry later Check SIM, it must be a GSM SIM.
  • Page 39 GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 AT+FCLASS=8<cr> response: AT#CAP=2 <cr> AT+CLVL=8<cr> AT+CMUT? <cr> +CMUT: 0 - and Dial: ATD> 7<cr> Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved page 39 of 109...

  • Page 40: Distinguish Calls

    3.2 Distinguish Calls 3.2.1 Identify the Call type The GE863-GPS is able to identify the call type before answering it, it is so possible to have different ring indications (unsolicited codes) depending on the call type: Unsolicited code RING +CRING: VOICE...

  • Page 41: Identify The Caller

    3.2.2 Identify the Caller The GE863-GPS is able to identify the caller number and give indication of it before the call is answered. The calling number is presented after each RING or +CRING indication in the format: +CLIP: "<number>",<type>[,"<subaddress>",<satype>[,"<alpha>"[,<CLI validity>]]]...

  • Page 42: Restricting Calling Line Indication

    3.2.3 Restricting Calling Line Indication The GE863-GPS is able to send the calling line indication (CLI) to the other party through the network when an outgoing call is made. This indication can be restricted (CLIR) in various ways: •...
  • Page 43 In this case the CLIR service is temporary mode allowed on the network and the mobile sends the CLI when calling. (CLI Restriction not active). Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 43 of 109...

  • Page 44: Call Barring Control

    Registered on some Network, else an error code is returned ( no network service ). Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 44 of 109...
  • Page 45 Reason facility is disabled facility is enabled operation not supported, the service required is not available no network service GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action calls are allowed calls are barred Check command syntax and service code Check for registration (see par.
  • Page 46 Barring is now enabled/disabled all incoming calls will be some error occurred operation not supported, the service required is not available no network service wrong network password GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action barred/unbarred Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1) and retry.
  • Page 47 Barring is now enabled/disabled all incoming calls when is some error occurred operation not supported, the service required is not available no network service wrong network password GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action international Roaming will be barred/unbarred Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1)
  • Page 48 Reason Barring is now enabled/disabled all outgoing international calls some error occurred operation not supported, the service required is not available GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action barred/unbarred Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1) and retry.
  • Page 49 GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Check for registration (see par. 2.5.3.1) and signal strength. check network password and...
  • Page 50 Barring is now disabled some error occurred operation not supported, the service required is not available no network service wrong network password GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action all calls will be allowed (unbarred) Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1)

  • Page 51: Dtmf Tones

    Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 1336 Hz...

  • Page 52: Gsm Power Saving Function

    3.4 GSM Power Saving function The Telit GE863-GPS has a special function that reduces the power consumption during the idle time, thus allowing a longer standby time with a given battery capacity. This function monitors the DTR line indicating that the OEM application is ready to send commands, when it goes high (3V on UART) then the OEM application is not going to send any commands and the GE863-GPS module can save energy by shutting down its internal serial port.
  • Page 53 Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved Reason The power save is now active some error occurred operation not supported GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action Enable extended result codes (see par. 2.5.2.1), and retry.

  • Page 54: Sms Handling

    3.5 SMS handling The Telit GE863-GPS supports the Short Message Service, it is possible to store, delete, write, send and receive a SMS, which is a short text message up to 160 characters long. 3.5.1 SMS device setup Before accessing the Short Message Service, the device has to be properly set up.
  • Page 55 3.5.1.2 Check SMS Service Centre number The SMS are sent by the GE863-GPS to a service centre (SMSC) where the message is dispatched towards its final destination or is kept until the delivery is possible. To ensure a correct behavior of this service the number of the service centre must be the one your network operator supports.
  • Page 56 TE using the following unsolicited result code: +CMT: <alpha>,<length><CR><LF><pdu> where: Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 (PDU Mode) page 56 of 109...
  • Page 57 <sn> - message serial number <mid> - message ID <dcs> - Data Coding Scheme Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 (TEXT Mode) (PDU Mode) (TEXT Mode)
  • Page 58 TIP: In this command description the values that are always 0 are parameter reserved for future use, in the current software revision the only value supported is 0. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 (PDU Mode)
  • Page 59 RD reject duplicates parameter 0 - don't reject duplicates SMS in SC 1 - reject duplicates on SC Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 59 of 109...
  • Page 60 SMS to that protocol should be done while delivering the message. Protocol ID Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Conversion towards.. Implicit (default)
  • Page 61 46-47 51-55 56-62 72..94 96..126 Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 group 4 telefax voice telephone (i.e. conversion to speech) ERMES (European Radio Messaging System) National Paging system (known to the Videotex (T.100/T.101)
  • Page 62 NOTE: Not all the DCS combinations described in the GSM 3.38 are supported, both by the network and by the Telit GE863-GPS. Some features may be not implemented at network level or at device level, resulting in a +CMS ERROR: 303 (operation not supported) result code. If this happens then use a different DCS.
  • Page 63 AT+CSMP= 57,29/06/02,02:20:00+1,0,240 response: 3.5.1.6 Select SMS Memory and check for memory space There are various types of storage where the SMS can be stored, the Telit GE863-GPS provides two different storage: "ME" - mobile equipment memory "SM" - SIM Card memory The SMS are usually stored (this is true for both the originated and the received SMS) in the SM storage, the "ME"...

  • Page 64: Ira Character Set

    The GE863-GPS allows the user to select a different storage for the read-delete, write-send, and reception-saving SMS operations. • AT+CPMS=<memr>,<memw>,<mems><cr> send command where: <memr>: memory storage for Read and Delete commands - "SM" - "ME" (No Delete operations allowed) <memw>: memory storage for Write and Send commands <mems>: memory storage for new incoming message saving...
  • Page 65 ”UCS2” - 16-bit universal multiple-octet coded character set (ISO/IEC10646) Please refer to the AT command specification for the full command description Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide < > £...

  • Page 66: Writing A New Sms To Storage

    Reason Message has been successfully written in position number <index> some error occurred SMSC address unknown Memory Full GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action proceed ahead Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1) and retry.

  • Page 67: Sending An Sms Previously Stored

    No network service Unassigned number network congestion Mandatory information missing GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action proceed ahead Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1) and retry.

  • Page 68: Sending A New Sms Without Storing It

    SMSC address unknown "Temporary Failure", may be that the device is not registered on any network No network service Unassigned number GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action proceed ahead Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1) and retry.

  • Page 69: Deleting An Sms

    Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved network congestion Mandatory information missing command aborted by user GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Retry later Check for destination address in the SMS, overwrite it and retry.

  • Page 70: Reading An Sms

    Message has been successfully deleted. some error occurred Invalid memory index e.g. the given record was already empty GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Action proceed ahead Enable the extended error codes report (see par.2.5.2.1) and retry.
  • Page 71 SMS mode as described on the previous paragraphs: Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 71 of 109...

  • Page 72: Listing A Group Of Smss

    Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved - new message - read message - stored message not yet sent - stored message already sent GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 72 of 109...
  • Page 73 5 & 8. The optional parameters <tooa/toda> and <length> were not shown. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved - all messages GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 73 of 109...

  • Page 74: Using General Purpose Input/Output Pins

    At start-up the setting for GPIO6 and GPIO7 instead is maintained even after a shutdown to permit alarm & buzzer feature to work always. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Telit GE863-GPS 10 –...
  • Page 75 1- Let's assume you want to set GPIO4 pin as Input: command: AT#GPIO=4,0,0<cr> response: Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 10 – GPIO10 11 – GPIO11 12 – GPIO12 13 –...

  • Page 76: Gpio Pin Use

    1- Let's assume you want to query the GPIO3 pin for its status: command: Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 10 – GPIO10 11 – GPIO11 12 –...
  • Page 77 0 – LOW 1 – HIGH • wait for response Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 10 – GPIO10 11 – GPIO11 12 – GPIO12 13 –...
  • Page 78 +CALA settings. To set the pin in alternate function you must specify also a dummy value for the pin state: • AT#GPIO=6,<dummy_value>,2<cr> Send command where: Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 78 of 109...
  • Page 79 For example: 1- Let's assume you want to set GPIO7 pin as BUZZER OUTPUT: command: Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 79 of 109...
  • Page 80 GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 AT#GPIO=7,0,2<cr> response: In this case, the GPIO7 pin was successfully put in buzzer output direction. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved page 80 of 109...

  • Page 81: Clock/Alarm Function

    Before using the Alarm feature, you must regulate the internal clock. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide Telit GE863-GPS has no backup battery; therefore it will lose the time setting if its...
  • Page 82 NOTE: the three last characters of <time> are not returned by +CCLK? because the ME doesn’t support time zone information. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 82 of 109...

  • Page 83: Alarm Function

    90s timeout occurs. If the device is in "alarm mode" and it does not receive the #WAKE command within 90s then it shuts down. (default) Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 83 of 109...
  • Page 84 (see par. 2.5.1) and store it in the active profile (see command &W), in order to make the Telit GE863-GPS boot with the desired port speed, otherwise at the alarm wakeup, the module will start with the default port speed that may differ from yours.
  • Page 85 When in the alarm mode, no operation is allowed towards the network, therefore it is not possible to receive or send calls, SMS and whatever GSM/GPRS services. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 85 of 109...
  • Page 86 … after an hour.. The GE863-GPS will turn itself ON in "Alarm Mode" and contemporarily both rise the GPIO6 pin which turns on the power to the controlling application and issue every 3s an unsolicited code +ALARM: TIME TO MEASURE & SMS…! - turn on the keep alive line in the controlling application that keeps itself ON.
  • Page 87 - calculate & set up the next alarm in order to raise the GPIO6 pin to power up the controlling application too. command: AT+CALA="02/11/07,14:24:47+01",0,6,"TIME TO MEASURE & SMS…!"<cr> response: - shutdown the GE863-GPS and successively the controlling application. command: AT#SHDN<cr> response: Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 88: Gprs Operations

    GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 4 GPRS operations 4.1 Introduction The General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) standard permits DATA transfers in a completely different way with respect to previous point to point communications made with Circuit Switch Data (CSD) GSM modems.
  • Page 89 GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 CSD interconnectivity In GPRS operations instead, the connection is made directly towards internet as if the GPRS modem was a network IP socket interface. There's no data path reserved for the data exchange between the...
  • Page 90 NOTE: For more detailed information about GPRS connections and practical examples please refer to the Easy GPRS User Guide Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 90 of 109...

  • Page 91: Gps Operations

    GPS operations 5.1 Introduction The GE863-GPS module is equipped with a SiRFStar III GPS receiver that is controllable by the GSM modem using a setof AT commands or dedicated NMEA sentences. 5.2 GE863-GPS Serial Ports 4 serial ports are available on the module: •...

  • Page 92: Wgs 84

    (ECEF) coordinate system. Results may be converted to an earth model (geoid) defined by the selected datum. For GE863-GPS the default datum is WGS 84 (World Geodetic System 1984) which provides a worldwide common grid system that may be translated into local coordinate systems or map datums.

  • Page 93: Nmea 0183

    Course and speed information relative to the ground. Time, date, position, course and speed data. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 93 of 109...

  • Page 94: Gga - Global Positioning System Fixed Data

    5.4.1 GGA - Global Positioning System Fixed Data This sentence provides Time, position, and fix related data for a GPS Receiver Table A contains the values for the following example: $GPGGA,161229.487,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,1,07,1.0,9.0,M, , , ,0000*18 Table A Name Example Message ID...

  • Page 95: Gll - Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude

    E/W Indicator UTC Time 161229.487 Status Mode Checksum <CR> <LF> Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Units Description GLL protocol header ddmm.mmmm N=north or S=south dddmm.mmmm E=east or W=west hhmmss.sss...

  • Page 96: Gsa - Gnss Dop And Active Satellites

    5.4.3 GSA - GNSS DOP and Active Satellites This sentence reports the GPS receiver’s operating mode, satellites used in the navigation solution reported by the GGA sentence and DOP values. Table D contains the values for the following example: $GPGSA,A,3,07,02,26,27,09,04,15, , , , , ,1.8,1.0,1.5*33...

  • Page 97: Gsv - Gnss Satellites In View

    Azimuth SNR (C/No) Checksum <CR> <LF> Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide Description GSV protocol header Range 1 to 3 Range 1 to 3 Channel 1 (Range 1 to 32)

  • Page 98: Rmc - Recommended Minimum Specific Gnss Data

    NOTE: SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are geodetic WGS84 directions. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 Units...

  • Page 99: Vtg - Course Over Ground And Ground Speed

    <CR> <LF> NOTE: SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are geodetic WGS84 directions. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide Units Description VTG protocol header...

  • Page 100: Checking Gps Device Functionality

    5.5 Checking GPS device functionality After a proper power on the device is ready to receive AT commands on the MODEM serial port. The GPS receiver also will be automatically powered on and it will start the scan of the available GPS signals.

  • Page 101: Controlling Gps Receiver

    5.6 CONTROLLING GPS RECEIVER The GE863-GPS module is provided by a set of AT commands that permits to configure and use it through the MODEM serial port. For the Full list of available commands please refer to the GE863-GPS AT commands Specification 5.6.1 POWER CONTROL OF GPS RECEIVER...

  • Page 102: Gps Reset

    Parameter: <reset type> 0 - Hardware reset: the GPS receiver is reset and restarts by using the values stored in the internal memory of the GPS receiver. 1 - Coldstart (No Almanac, No Ephemeris): this option clears all data that is currently stored in the internal memory of the GPS receiver including position, almanac, ephemeris, and time.

  • Page 103: Gps Antenna Management

    5.6.3 GPS ANTENNA MANAGEMENT The GPS receiver needs an active antenna. This antenna could be supplied by the module. By default the antenna supply is set to ON (the provided voltage is related to VBATT so the GPS antenna have to accept a range of supply voltage from 3.4 to 4.2V DC) With the AT$GPSAT command is possible to define this setting.

  • Page 104: Gps Parameters Save

    Syntax of the command : AT$GPSRST After this command restart the module to update the modifications. 5.6.6 READ ACQUIRED GPS POSITION This command allows reading the acquired position of the GPS receiver Syntax of the command : AT$GPSACP The response sintax is: $GPSACP:<UTC>,<latitude>,<longitude>,<hdop>,<altitude>,<fix>,<cog>,...
  • Page 105 Date of Fix dd (day) 01 to 31 mm (month) 01 to 12 yy (year) 00 to 99 (2000 to 2099) Total number of satellites in use GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 105 of 109...

  • Page 106: Service And Firmware Update

    RS232, which allows connecting a Windows-based PC, since it is normally not possible to disconnect a GE863 module already soldered on the PCB of the application. It shall be possible to start the update procedure at POWER OFF condition of the module and then switch it ON to continue.
  • Page 107 5. Press OK to the initial message. NOTE: In connection with the GE863 modules, charged battery has to be understood that the power supply must not be disconnected during the firmware update. 6. Select the right COM port and speed. Note that to go faster than 115200 you need a special hardware on the PC.
  • Page 108 NOTE: the above pictures show how the application dialogs appear for the GM862 product. The GE863 TFI application will look similar. Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 109: Document Change Log

    ISSUE #1 28/08/06 Review of all the document ISSUE #2 24/01/07 Review of all the document Reproduction forbidden without Telit Communications S.p.A. written authorization - All Rights Reserved GE863-GPS Software User Guide 1vv0300724 Rev. 2 - 24/01/07 page 109 of 109...

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