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  • Page 1 Jumpstart 5G Product Manual...
  • Page 2 Sixfab Jumpstart 5G Release Notes Date Version Description June 15, 2023 First Release June 29, 2023 Fixed typos and propagation patterns added July 31, 2023 NSA details added August 29, 2023 Amended supported bands Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 1. Product Overview 1.1 Description of Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 1.2 Target Markets and Applications: 1.3 Use Cases and Scenarios: 2. Getting Started 2.1 Overview of the operating system requirements for the kit 2.2 Compatibility with Raspberry Pi OS, necessary drivers, and libraries 2.3 Establishing a 5G Connection...
  • Page 4 6.1 Description of the warranty provided with the product 6.2 Warranty period and limitations 6.3 Disclaimer of liability for damages resulting from the use of the product 6.4 Limitations on liability for damages caused by defects in the product Reference Documents Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    1.2 Target Markets and Applications: Sixfab Jumpstart 5G is designed to cater to a wide range of markets and applications. It is particularly suitable for industries and sectors that require high-speed and reliable connectivity for their IoT projects. The target markets include: ●...

  • Page 6: Use Cases And Scenarios

    5G connectivity. Sixfab Jumpstart 5G can be applied in various use cases and scenarios, including: ● IoT Prototyping and Testing: Utilize the Jumpstart 5G to prototype and test new IoT concepts, ensuring compatibility with 5G networks and exploring the potential of emerging technologies like edge computing and AI.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 2. Getting Started This section will lead you step by step to create a cellular connection with the Sixfab Jumpstart 5G. 2.1 Overview of the operating system requirements for the kit The Jumpstart 5G package includes a pre-configured operating system, which is Raspberry Pi OS.

  • Page 8: Establishing A 5G Connection

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 2.3 Establishing a 5G Connection Follow the steps below to proceed with the installation of the Jumpstart 5G hardware for establishing a 5G connection. 1. Unplug the USB 3.0 Bridge Connector Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 9: Push To Remove Top Cover

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 2. Push to remove top cover 3. Plug in the nano type SIM Card (4FF) Be careful with corner marking! Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 10: Assemble The Top Cover

    5. Connect USB 3.0 Bridge Connector Plug in a micro HDMI and keyboard/mouse to access the desktop GUI and before powering up the system. Then plug 2x power adapters in Type-C connectors to power the system on! Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 11: Set Only Your Apn To Connect The Device To Network

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 6. Set only your APN to connect the device to network SSH Login If you want to connect to Jumpstart 5G using SSH, the following are the credentials: Username Password raspberry Please use the provided credentials to establish an SSH connection to Jumpstart 5G.

  • Page 12: Test Cellular Internet Connection

    0 pi@raspberrypi:~ $ ping -I usb0 sixfab.com -c 5 PING sixfab.com (104.26.9.221) from 192.168.225.60 usb0: 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 104.26.9.221 (104.26.9.221): icmp_seq=1 ttl=52 time=209 ms 64 bytes from 104.26.9.221 (104.26.9.221): icmp_seq=2 ttl=52 time=202 ms 64 bytes from 104.26.9.221 (104.26.9.221): icmp_seq=3 ttl=52 time=192 ms 64 bytes from 104.26.9.221 (104.26.9.221): icmp_seq=4 ttl=52 time=193 ms...

  • Page 13: Warnings

    The antenna is located at the top of the device. Please do not put it upside down ● or place anything nearby the device that could affect the signal. Please use the Sixfab Jumpstart 5G SIM removal tool included to eject the SIM ● card to avoid damaging the slot.

  • Page 14: Hardware Specifications

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3. Hardware Specifications 3.1 Jumpstart 5G Modem Carrier HAT The detailed specifications of the Jumpstart 5G HAT are provided below. 3.1.2 Pinout Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 15: Pin Descriptions

    HAT, disabling power consumption. In case of GPIO Power module unresponsiveness, use this method to power Disable cycle the HAT. Setting the pin to LOW supplies power to the HAT. Default state of the pin is LOW. Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 16: Layout

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3.1.4 Layout Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 17: Leds

    RF Function is on. Turned off when the SIM is not powered or RF function is disabled. ● User LED: It is a programmable user-led can be controlled from the GPIO21 of Raspberry Pi for debugging or just fun. Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 18: Buttons

    ● User Button: It is a programmable user button that is connected to GPIO20. It reads HIGH by default. 3.1.7 5G Module The module used in Jumpstart 5G is the Quectel M.2 5G Sub-6 RM502Q-AE module. It is attached to the HAT as shown below. Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 19: Supported Frequency Bands And Modes

    5G NR: 3GPP Release 15 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz 5G NR NSA: nB2/B41/B66 n41/n77/n78 NSA: DC_2A_n41A / DC_66A_n41A 3.3 Maximum data rates and throughput 5G SA Sub-6 5G NSA Sub-6 Downlink 4.2 Gbps; Uplink 450 Mbps Downlink 5.0 Gbps; Uplink 600/650 Mbps Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 20: Network Protocols

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3.4 Network Protocols TCP/UDP/FTP/HTTP/HTTPS/PING/SMS 3.5 Region Global 3.6 Dimensions For detailed dimensions of the product, please visit the Sixfab Jumpstart 5G GitHub repository. 3.7 Weight The total weight of the product is 207.5 grams. Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 21: Raspberry Pi

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3.8 Raspberry Pi Jumpstart 5G includes the official Raspberry Pi 4 8GB model. Here are its specifications: Broadcom BCM2711, Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.8GHz ● ● 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE ●...

  • Page 22: Power

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3.9 Power Sixfab encourages to use of official power adapters for the product. The detailed power analysis of the product will be updated here soon. 3.10 USB Bridge The USB Bridge serves the purpose of connecting the 5G module with the USB 3.0 port of the Raspberry Pi.

  • Page 23: Detailed Specifications Of The Internal Antenna

    3.11 Detailed specifications of the internal Antenna This antenna has been specifically designed and produced by Sixfab engineers, focusing on 5G bands and frequencies, exclusively for the Jumpstart 5G product. The connections between the antenna and the 5G module are established using MHF4 connectors and custom-made MHF4 cables.

  • Page 24: Return Loss

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3.11.1 Return Loss Frequency (MHz) 2579 3550 3750 Value (dB) -14.1 -14.3 -14.62 3.11.2 VSWR Frequency (MHz) 2579 3550 3750 Value (dB) 1.07:1 1.29:1 1.32:1 8.21:1 Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 25: Ports Isolations

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3.11.3 Ports Isolations Frequency (MHz) 2579 3550 3750 Avg. Ports <-20 <-25 <-29 <-40 Isolations 3.11.4 Gains/Efficiencies/Polarizations Bands Gains (dBi) Efficiencies Polarizations >65% Linear 1.99 >77% Linear 2.75 >82% Linear 3.03 >78% Linear Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 26: Propagation Patterns

    Sixfab Jumpstart 5G 3.11.5 Propagation Patterns Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 27 Sixfab Jumpstart 5G Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 28: Software Specifications

    If the optional parameter is specified, disable 5G NR configuration: ERROR Maximum Response Time 300 ms Parameter <disable_mode> Integer type. Disable 5G NR SA/NSA 0 Neither is disable 1 Disable SA 2 Disable NSA Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 29: At+Qnwprefcfg="Mode_Pref" Network Search Mode Configuration

    The RATs supported by the module are follows: NR5G 5G NR only 4.1.3 AT+CGDCONT Define PDP Contexts The command specifies PDP context parameters for a specific context <cid>. A special form of the Write Command (AT+CGDCONT=<cid>) causes the values for context Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 30 <Non-IP_MTU_discoverty>s)[,(list of supported <Reliable_Data_Service>s)[,(list of supported <SSC_mode>s)[,(list of supported <S-NSSAI>s)[,(list of supported <Pref_access_type>s)[,(list of supported <RQos_ind>s)[,(list of supported <MH6-PDU>s)[,(list of supported <Always-on_req>s)]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] Read Command Response AT+CGDCONT? +CGDCONT: <cid>,<PDP_type>,<APN>,<PDP_addr> ,<data_comp>,<head_comp>[,<IPv4_a ddr_alloc>[,<request_type>[,<P-SCF_d iscoverty>[,<IM_CN_Signalling_Flag_I nd>[,<NSLPI>[,<securePCO>[,<IPv4_M TU_discoverty>[,<Local_Addr_Ind>[,< Non-IP_MTU_discoverty>[,<Reliable_D ata_Service>[,<SSC_mode>[,<S-NSSAI Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 31 "IP" IPv4. Internet protocol (IETF STD 5) "PPP" Point to Point Protocol (IETF STD "IPV6" Internet Protocol, version 6 (see RFC 2460) "IPV4V6" Virtual introduced to handle dual IP stack UE capability. (See 3GPP Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 32 Integer type. Control PDP header compression (see 3GPP TS 44.065 and 3GPP TS 25.323). 0 Off 1 On 2 RFC1144 3 RFC2507 4 RFC3095 <IPv4_addr_alloc> Integer type. Control how the MT/TA requests to get the IPv4 address Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 33 1 UE indicates that the PDP context is for IM CN subsystem-related signaling only. <NSLPI> Integer type. Indicate the NAS signaling priority requested for this PDP context. 0 This PDP context is to be activated with the value for the low priority indicator Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 34 Integer type. Influence how the MT/TA requests to get the Non-IP MTU size, see 3GPP TS 24.008 subclause 10.5.6.3. 0 Preference of Non-IP MTU size discovery not influenced by AT+CGDCONT 1 Preference of Non-IP MTU size Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 35 This parameter shall not be subject to conventional character conversion as per AT+CSCS. The parameter has one of the forms: sst only slice/service type (SST) is present sst;mapped_sst SST and mapped configured SST are present Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 36 <Always-on_req> Integer type. Indicate whether the UE requests to establish the PDU session as an always-on PDU session, see 3GPP TS 24.501. 0 always-on PDU session is not requested 1 always-on PDU session is requested Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 37: Detailed Network Diagnostic And Procedures To Troubleshoot Connection Issues

    +QENG: (list of supported <cell_type>s) Write Command Response Query the primary serving cell information In SA mode: AT+QENG="servingcell" +QENG: "servingcell",<state>,"NR5G-SA",<dup lex_mode>,<MCC>,<MNC>,<cellID>,<P CID>,<TAC>,<ARFCN>,<band>,<NR_D L_bandwidth>,<RSRP>,<RSRQ>,<SINR >,<scs>,<srxlev> In EN-DC mode: +QENG: "servingcell",<state> +QENG: "LTE",<is_tdd>,<MCC>,<MNC>,<cellID >,<PCID>,<earfcn>,<freq_band_ind>,< UL_bandwidth>,<DL_bandwidth>,<TA C>,<RSRP>,<RSRQ>,<RSSI>,<SINR>,< CQI>,<tx_power>,<srxlev>+QENG: "NR5G-NSA",<MCC>,<MNC>,<PCID>,< RSRP>,<SINR>,<RSRQ>,<ARFCN>,<ba nd>,<NR_DL_bandwidth>,<scs> Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 38 "CONNECT" UE is camping on a cell and has registered on the network, and a call is in progress. <duplex_mode> String type. The 5G NR SA network Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 39 3 20 MHz 4 25 MHz 5 30 MHz 6 40 MHz 7 50 MHz 8 60 MHz 9 70 MHZ 10 80 MHz 11 90 MHz 12 100 MHz 13 200 MHz 14 400 MHz Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 40 4 15 MHz 5 20 MHz <DL_bandwidth> Integer type. Downlink bandwidth. 0 1.4 MHz 1 3 MHz 2 5 MHz 3 10 MHz 4 15 MHz 5 20 MHz <TAC> Tracking Area Code (see 3GPP Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 41 Reference Signal Received Quality (see 3GPP 36.214). Range: -20 to -3. Unit: dB. The closer to -3, the better the signal is. The closer to -20, the worse the signal is. In 5G NR mode: Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 42 Uplink channels. The <tx_power> value is only meaningful when the device is in traffic. <phych> Integer type. Physical channel. 0 DPCH 1 FDPCH <SF> Integer type. Spreading factor. 0 SF_4 1 SF_8 Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 43 3 Asynchronous neighbor set <rank> Rank of this cell as neighbor for inter-RAT cell reselection. <srxlev> Suitable reception level for inter frequency cell. Unit: dB. <threshX_low> To be considered for re-selection. The suitable receive level value of an Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 44 UE on the serving cell when reselecting towards a lower priority RAT/frequency. Unit: dB. <s_intra_search> Cell selection parameter for the intra frequency cell. <scs> Integer type. NR sub-carrier space. 0 15 kHz 1 30 kHz 2 60 kHz Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 45: At+Qnwinfo Query Network Information

    String type. Access technology selected. "NONE" "TDD NR5G" "FDD NR5G" <oper> Operator names in numeric format. <band> String type. Selected band. "NR5G BAND 41" "NR5G BAND 77" "NR5G BAND 78" <channel> Integer type. Channel ID. Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 46: At+C5Greg 5Gs Network Registration Status

    0 Not registered, MT is not currently searching an operator to register to 1 Registered, home network 2 Not registered, but MT is currently trying to attach or searching an operator to register to 3 Registration denied Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 47: At+Cops Operator Selection

    This command returns the current operators and their status, and allows automatic or manual network selection. The Test Command returns a set of five parameters, each representing an operator presenting in the network. Any of the formats may be unavailable and should then be an Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 48 If there is any error related to MT functionality: +CME ERROR: <err> Read Command Response AT+COPS? +COPS: <mode>[,<format>[,<oper>][,<AcT>]] If there is any error related to MT functionality: +CME ERROR: <err> 4.2.5 5G NR Bands Configurations Saeed Johar Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 49: Compliance And Regulatory

    CE Notified Number: 2280 5.3 Industry Canada (IC) regulations in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device does not cause interference; and (2) This Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...
  • Page 50 Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Furthermore, the IC standards (RSS 130 RSS 132 RSS 133 RSS 139 RSS 199 ICES-003) will be applied to check the device reliability to achieve the IC requirements. IC ID : 30652-SCP1009 Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 51: International Electro Technical Commission (Iec) Standards For Safety And Emc Cb

    To ensures compliance with verifies global interoperability between the proposed device and other devices with embedded wireless modules, and mobile networks. The GCF regulatory tests completed with 5G NR SA and NSA bands configurations shown in section 4.2.5. Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

  • Page 52: Warranty And Liability Disclaimers

    Sixfab, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of Sixfab Jumpstart 5G, even if Sixfab, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 53 Sixfab Jumpstart 5G in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations. Third-Party Losses Sixfab, Inc. shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with the use of Sixfab Jumpstart 5G that cause loss to any third party. Indemnification The user agrees to indemnify and hold Sixfab, Inc.

  • Page 54: Reference Documents

    Quectel RG50xQ RM5xxQ Series DFOTA Application Note V1.0 ● Quectel RG50xQ-RM5xxQ Series Software Thermal Management Guide V1.0 ● Quectel RG50xQ-RM5xxQ Series Secure Boot Application Note V1.0 ● Quectel RM50xQ Series Thermal Design Guide V1.0 ● Quectel RM502Q-AE 3D Dimensions V1.1 Copyright © 2023, Sixfab Inc...

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