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4.5.9.2 In the case one call is active ........................74 4.5.9.3 In the case two calls are active .......................75 4.5.9.4 Call Waiting............................76 FALCOM A2 TEST SOFTWARE..............77 ..........................77 VERVIEW FALCOM.INI ........................77 FALCOM.EXE ........................77 5.3.1 Voice-CALL and SMS – CALL..................... 78 5.3.2...
A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 0 Introduction This manual is focussed on the GSM data solutions of the FALCOM A2 series from Funkanlagen Leipoldt OHG. It contains information about the FALCOM A2 embedded GSM module, the FALCOM A2-1 GSM modem and phone and the A2 evaluation board. It does not contain special...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Security IMPORTANT FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR GSM MODEM READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USE ! Your GSM modem is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic products ever developed. With it you can stay in contact with your office, your home, emergency services, and others, wherever service is provided.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 ANTENNA CARE AND REPLACEMENT Do not use the modem with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Replace a damaged antenna immediately. Consult your manual to see if you may change the antenna yourself.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 CHILDREN Do not allow children to play with your modem. It is not a toy. Children could hurt themselves or others (by poking themselves or others in the eye with the antenna, for example). Children could damage the modem, or make calls that increase your modem bills.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.2.4 AT+CGSN Command gives IMEI information. Command Possible responses +CGSN 500002010000000 +CGSN=? Remarks: none Source: GSM 07.07/5.4 Implementation: not yet complete 1.3 Network registration commands 1.3.1 AT+CPIN Command is used to send the PIN to the modem, which is needed to register into the GSM network.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.3.2 AT+CREG Command is used to show the network registration status and to control the presentation of an unsolicited result code +CREG: <stat> when there is a change in the network registration status. Command Possible responses +CREG=[<n>]...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 <format>: numeric <oper> <oper>: string type; GSM Location Area Identification number which consists of a three BCD digit country code coded as in ITU-T E.212 annex A [10], plus a two BCD digit network code, which is administration specific <stat>:...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.4 Call control commands 1.4.1 ATD; Command is used to establish a voice call, if the semicolon at the end of the number is applied. Command Possible responses ATD<number>; If call is established BUSY...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.4.3 ATA Command is used to accept an incoming call. Command Possible responses If incoming call is a voice call ERROR CONNECT <speed> If incoming call is a data call Defined values: <speed> see ATD command.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.4.6 AT+VGT Command is used to set the amplification of the modules loudspeaker. Command Possible responses AT+VGT=<n> OK AT+VGT? +VGT: <n> AT+VGT=? (list of supported <n>s) Defined values: <n> An integer <n>, range 0...255. Values larger than 128 indicate a larger gain than nominal.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.4.9 +++ Sequence is used to switch from on-line data mode to on-line command mode while in a data call. Command Possible responses Remarks: No <CR> is needed after the sequence. Source: Manufacturer defined Implementation: 1.4.10 ATO...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 <ce>: transparent non-transparent Remarks: none Source: GSM 07.07/6.7 Implementation: not yet complete 1.4.12 Remote disconnection When the called party has ended a call the modem shows the final result code NO CARRIER. 1.5 Call information commands 1.5.1 AT+CR...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 <class> is a sum of integers each representing a class of information (default 7 equals to all classes): voice data <status>: not active active Remarks: none Source: GSM 07.07/7.10 Implementation: not yet complete 1.6.3 AT+CCWA Command is used to set the call waiting supplementary service.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.6.4 AT+CLIP Command is used to set and request the status of the calling line identification presentation service. Depending on the setting the number of the calling party will be shown as result code +CLIP: <number>,<type> on incoming calls (after every RING).
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <n> (parameter sets the adjustment for outgoing calls): presentation indicator is used according to the subscription of the CLIR service CLIR invocation CLIR suppression <m> (parameter shows the subscriber CLIR service status in the network):...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 <number>: string type phone number of format specified by <type>. <type>: type of address octet in integer format. Remarks: not available in most networks Source: GSM 07.07/7.8 Implementation: not yet complete 1.7 Phonebook commands 1.7.1 AT+CPBS...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <index1>, <index2>, <index>: integer type values in the range of location numbers of phonebook memory. <number>: string type phone number of format <type>. <type>: type of address octet in integer format. <text>: string type field of maximum length <tlength>;...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 <findtext>,<text>: string type field of maximum length <tlength>; character set as specified by command Select TE Character Set +CSCS. <nlength>: integer type value indicating the maximum length of field <number>. <tlength>: integer type value indicating the maximum length of field <text>.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.8 Message handling commands 1.8.1 AT+CSCA Command is used to set the service centre address. Mobile originated messages are transmitted through these service centre. Command Possible responses +CSCA=<sca>[,<tosca>] +CSCA? +CSCA: <sca>,<tosca> +CSCA=? Defined values: <sca>:...
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <stat> string type (default "REC UNREAD");indicates the status of message in memory: "REC UNREAD" received unread message (i.e. new message) "REC READ" received read message "STO UNSENT" stored unsent message "STO SENT"...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <stat> integer type (default 0) indicates the status of message in memory: received unread message (i.e. new message) received read message stored unsent message stored sent message all messages <index> see text mode <length>...
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 <index> integer type; value in the range of location numbers supported by SIM memory <oa> GSM 03.40 TP-Originating-Address Address- Value field in string format <da> GSM 03.40 TP-Destination-Address Address- Value field in string format <scts>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <stat> integer type (default 0) indicates the status of message in memory: received unread message (i.e. new message) received read message stored unsent message stored sent message all messages <index> see text mode <length>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 • PDU mode: Command Possible responses +CMGS=<length><CR> PDU is given +CMGS: <mr> +CMS ERROR: <err> <ctrl-Z/ESC> +CMGS=? Defined values: <length> integer type value the length of the actual TP data unit in octets (i.e. the RP layer SMSC address octets are not counted in the length);...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Remarks: none Source: GSM 07.05/3.5.2 Implementation: 1.8.6 AT+CMGW Command is used to write a message to the SIM card storage. • Text mode: Command Possible responses +CMGW=<oa/da>[,<tooa,toda>[,<stat>]] +CMGW: +CMS ERROR: <err> <CR>text is entered<ctrl-Z/ESC>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 • PDU mode: Command Possible responses +CMGW=<length>[,<stat>]<CR> +CMGW: +CMS ERROR: <err> PDU is given <ctrl-Z/ESC> <index> +CMGW=? Defined values: <length> integer type value the length of the actual TP data unit in octets (i.e. the RP layer SMSC address octets are not counted in the length);...
1.9.2 AT+CPMS Command is used to select memory storages that will be used for reading <mem1> and writing <mem2> short messages to and for writing broadcast <mem3> to. The Falcom A2 module supports SIM storage only. Command Possible responses +CPMS=<mem1>[,<mem2>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <mem1> string type; memory from which messages are read and deleted (commands List Messages +CMGL, Read Message +CMGR and Delete Message +CMGD); defined value: "SM" SIM message storage <mem2> string type; memory to which writing and sending...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <mode>: PDU mode (default when implemented) text mode Remarks: none Source: GSM 07.07/3.2.3 Implementation: 1.9.4 AT+CSMP Command is used to set additional parameters for text mode messages. Command Possible responses +CSMP=[<fo>[,<vp>[,<pid>[,<dcs>]]]] +CSMP? +CSMP: <fo>,<vp>,<pid>,<dcs>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <show>: do not show header values defined in commands +CSCA and +CSMP (<sca>, <tosca>, <fo>, <vp>, <pid> and <dcs>) nor <length>, <toda> or <tooa> in +CMT, +CMGL, +CMGR result codes for SMS/PP...
+CSCS=[<chset>] +CSCS? +CSCS: <chset> +CSCS=? +CSCS: (list of supported <chset>s) Defined values: <chset> “PCCP437” Code page 437 supported by Falcom Remarks: none Source: GSM 07.07/5.5 Implementation: 1.10.3 AT+CLCK Command is used to set and request the status of the modem or network facilities.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <fac> "SC" SIM lock "AO" Barr all outgoing calls "OI" Barr outgoing international calls "OX" Barr outgoing international calls except to home country "AI" Barr all incoming calls "IR" Barr incoming calls when roaming outside the home country "AB"...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Defined values: <fac> refer AT+CLCK <oldpwd>, <newpwd>: string type; <oldpwd> shall be the same as password specified for the facility from the ME user interface or with command Change Password +CPWD and <newpwd> is the new password; maximum length of...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.10.6 AT+CPAS Command is used to request the phone activity status. Command Possible responses +CPAS +CPAS: <pas> +CME ERROR: <err> +CPAS=? +CPAS: (list of supported <pas>s) +CME ERROR: <err> Defined values: <pas>: ready (ME allows commands from TA/TE)
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.11.2 AT&F Command sets modem back to factory configuration. Command Possible responses &F 1.11.3 AT+CSAS Command is used to save the settings of AT+CSCA, AT+CSMP and AT+CSCB especially. Command Possible responses +CSAS +CME ERROR: <err>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.12 Error message handling and survey 1.12.1 AT +CMEE Command is used to set the indication of GSM functionality errors. +CMEE=[<n>] OK +CMEE? +CMEE: <n> +CMEE=? +CMEE: (list of supported <n>s) Defined values: <n>: disable +CME ERROR: <err>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.12.3 Message service failure result code: +CMS ERROR :<err> <err> is defined as below : 1 to 127 Error cause values from the GSM recommendation 04.11 Annex E-2 SMS service of ME reserved Operation not allowed...
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Cause no 29: "Facility rejected" This cause indicates that the facility requested by the Mobile Station is not supported by the PLMN. Cause no 30: "Unknown subscriber" This cause indicates that the subscriber is not registered in the HLR (i.e.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Cause no 98: "Message not compatible with short message protocol state" This cause indicates that the equipment sending this cause has received a message such that the procedures do not indicate that this is a permissible message to receive while in the short message transfer state.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 1.12.4 AT +CEER Command is used to show the cause of a failure in the last call-setup or call- modification. +CMER +CEER: <report> +CMEE=? Defined values: <report>: cause as written below Remarks: none Source: GSM 07.07/6.10...
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Bearer capability not presently available Service or option not available, unspecified Bearer service not implemented ACM equal to or greater than ACMmax Requested facility not implemented Only restricted digital information bearer capability is available...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 A2-A / A2-B 2.1 Technical data GSM capability: GSM 900 Phase I including additional features of Phase II GSM Teleservices: TS11 Telephony TS12 Emergency call TS21 Short message, Point–To-Point, Mobile terminated TS22 Short message, Point-To-Point, Mobile originated...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Average current (in mA at 5V nominal): 0,015 in SOFT OFF mode in idle mode (base station sends at –85 dBm) in transmit mode at power level 7 in transmit mode at power level 5 (Maximum)
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 2.3 Connectors at the A2 In the following pictures the connectors of the A2 module are to be seen. C1 : 40-pin connector SMD Type: FH (AMP-Part No.:0-177984-1) à Counterpart for application 0-177983-1 C2 : 15 pin connector Type: PCCC (AMP-Part No.:5-558556-1)
Disconnect the power supply or power off the module using SOFT ON/OFF. Connect the Falcom A2 to a free serial port of the computer where the firmware download program files were extracted to. This confidential document is the property of Funkanlagen Leipoldt OHG and may not be copied or circulated without permission.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Pull the BRSF pin to ground. Start the flashburner.exe. Don’ t change the MIPS Loader File Path and the MIPS Executable File Path! Select the serial port the modem is connected to and hit the START DOWNLOAD button.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 3 A2-1 Module 3.1 Technical Data Dimensions: B x H x L 115mm x 54mm x 33mm Weight: 160g Power Supply: 10,8...31,2 V DC 240mA (max.) 12V 45mA (idle) 12V 25mA (off) 12V Temperature Range: Storage: -20°C to +70°C...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Audio interface: Electret-Microphone Loudspeaker 150Ω Ground 3.2 Connectors at the A2-1 This confidential document is the property of Funkanlagen Leipoldt OHG and may not be copied or circulated without permission. Page 54...
• Power supply unit • Serial link (V.24) for data transmission and control If the GSM modem FALCOM A2-1 is registered in the network, it acts just like a regular fax/data modem. To control the GSM module there is an advanced set of AT-commands according to GSM ETSI 07.07 and 07.05...
MIC+ MIC- 3.3.3 Reset configuration In a case of malfunction the GSM modem FALCOM A2-1 offers various reset possibilities. If the GSM modules currently running ( not in SoftOff state ) the green LED on interface C shows the reset procedure. For a reset of the GSM module please use the following ways: •...
• Display unit (1) • Keyboard unit (2) • SIM card holder (3) • Falcom A2 (4) • Push buttons for Reset (5) and Soft On (6) • Socket for power adapter (7) • RJ-45 socket for the headset (8) •...
A2 module. It has the GSM transmitter inside and provides access to it by use of two possible serial links and the GSM command set. The Falcom A2 module has its own SIM card holder, an antenna connector and two other connectors.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 at the 6 and 4–pin connectors and at its 40-pin connector to the board. Don’ t use any other equipment than that what you got from us unless you have good experience in using the board and the module.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 4.5.4 SIM card issues Inserting a SIM Card This SIM card fits into the SIM card holder under the plastic cover at the and close it by pushing the metal flap to "CLOSE". Using the PIN Code PIN (Personal Identification Number) The PIN code is a secret code to protect and control access to your personal SIM card.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 will ask to insert the SIM and will be displayed "Insert SIM" on the LCD. When this has happened, turn off the phone and insert the SIM. If PIN is enabled, the phone may ask to enter your PIN code and "Enter PIN" will be displayed on the LCD.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 dialled phone numbers by repeatedly pressing the RCL key. Speed Dialling You can dial phone number assigned to a speed key by pressing and holding the corresponding number key. Otherwise, you can enter the 2-dight memory number (01- 99) and press the SEND key.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Barring of All Outgoing Calls This restricts all outgoing calls. Activation: *33*Password# + SEND Deactivation: #33* Password + SEND Barring of Outgoing International Call This restricts all outgoing international calls. Activation: *331*Passeword# + SEND...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Text Msg This menu includes functions related to text (SMS) messages. Call Info This menu shows call duration. Network You can set the phone to select automatically one of the cellular networks available in your area, or you may select the desired network manually.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Mem#: XX Name: XXXXXX Num: XXXXX Ext: Mem # is the location number for this entry in the Phone Book. Name is the name for this phone book entry. is the phone number for this phone book entry.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Mem#: XX Name: XXXXXX Num: XXXXX Ext: Press the SEND key to make a call. Press MENU to edit, save, or delete the entry. New Rec If you select this, then the following message will be displayed.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 When Delete is selected, you can erase the contents of the memory. When Cancel: is selected, you can cancel any changes you’ ve made and return to the Phone Book menu. Store No During a call if the other party gives you a phone...
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 TEXT MSG New Msg Svc Ctr 1 ...msg You can see the list of messages as follows. STORED MSG XXXXXX NS1 XXXXXX S 2 For outgoing messages: NS means the message was not sent.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 SMS Option Save Send Save/Snd Cancel When Save s selected, you can store the message to the SIM. When Send is selected, you can transmit the message to the number. When Save/Snd is selected, you can store and transmit the same time.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 All Calls: 00 : 00 00 : 00 is the cumulative duration of all phone calls since the last reset. The first `00`means the minutes, the latter `00`means the second. Reset Select this, then the following will be displayed. If PIN2 was not previously entered since power up, Enter PIN2 prompt.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 CALL SETUP DTMF Auto Ansr Ring Vol Spkr Vol DTMF DTMF This option is to enable or disable DTMF "touchtone" sounds when entering numbers during a call. Press 1 to enable DTMF sounds from the speaker and sent to the other party.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 PHONE SETUP Key Vol Bklight SlctMode Welcome Language Key Vol Key Vol Press U/D Arrows >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>> indicates the keypad beep volume level. Adjust the volume of the keypad using the UP/DOWN keys. Bklight Press U/D Arrows >>>>>>>>>...
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Save is to save the new welcome message. Cancel is to cancel change. Language LANGUAGE English French Select the language. At present two languages are available. At full capacity, the phone can be programmed up to 12 languages.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 CALL Hold Mute DTMF Phone Bo Call Inf Text Msg Select "End" to end a phone call. Select "Hold" to hold a phone call in progress. Select "Mute" to silent the user’ s voice against the other user on the phone for the unwanted contents of a conversation.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 MULTIPARTY Build Split Select the "Build" to enter a multi user call mode. In this situation, there are two possibilities to end a call, First, if the user wants to end all calls in progress the "End" key. If the user wants to end calls selectively, press the "Split"...
By changing the contents please do never change the structure of the falcom.ini file. There is a sample file in picture 8 in the test software appendix.
FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 Please check the power and the cabling. Using the RSSI-Network button you have the possibility to start a new initialisation routine. All following services will be available only in the case the module is registered in the network.
A2-1 to issue a device reset. Command actions of all manipulations are shown in the terminal window. 5.3.3 Info The Info window could be used to access the Falcom A2 help documentation as well as the FALCOM homepage on the internet by simply clicking at the buttons.
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FALCOM A2 A2MAN.DOC 08 MARCH 1999 6 Appendix 6.1 Recommendation for power supply layout Because power supply for a GSM unit is a serious problem, we give a recommendation about how we did overcome the need of high peak current consumption.
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