Safety information Radio devices have limitations in the vicinity of electronic devices: • Switch the TC35 Terminal off when you are in a hospital or near medical devices like pacemakers or hearing aids. The Terminal may interfere with the operation of these devices.
Product description The TC35 Terminal is a compact GSM modem for the transfer of data, voice, SMSand faxes in GSM networks. Industrial standard interfaces and an integrated SIMcard reader mean it can be used rapidly, easily and universally as a dual band GSM Terminal.
Features Product data • Dual-band EGSM900 and GSM1800 • Certified in accordance with GSM phase2/2+ • Output performance: – Class 4 (2 W) for EGSM900 – Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1800 • Control via AT commands • Input voltage range +8V ... +30V •...
SIEMENS TC35 Terminal. Attaching The TC35 Terminal can be attached with two screws. Use screws approx.50 mm long theTerminal and Ø 3mm. The TC35 Terminal can be attached to a top-hat rail using an additional...
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Installation Mounting kit for top-hat rail installation The TC35 Terminal can be attached to a 35mm top-hat rail using this mounting kit. There are two screws that are used tofix the top-hat rail adapter to the TC35 Terminal. The TC35 Terminal can be inserted onto the...
• Antenna connector FME (male) • RS232 interface (V.24/V.28 on the D-Sub socket) Plug-in power The TC35 Terminal receives its power supply in a wide voltage range (+8 V ... +30 V) via supply unit the power supply connectors. Two additional control lines are used for switching the Terminal on/off (resetting).
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Interface description Purpose of the connectors/connections Signal PIN I/O Description Parameters name Positive supply voltage +8V...+30V connection max. 33V for 1min Free PD_IN Reset input > + 5 V high active (>3.5s) < + 2 V IGT_IN Ignition input > +5V high active (>200ms) <...
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Fuses A permanently installed, non-replaceable fuse in the TC35 Terminal ensures electrical safety in the event of faults. Connect a fast 1.25A fuse to the supply line of the positive supply voltage for general protection of the Terminal, see "Safety and installation...
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Interface description Interference immunity • The cable length must not exceed 3m • Current carrying capacity <1.5A (Western modular jack) • Nominal signal range: 0...+30V • Max. load current 1.5A • Electrical fast transient burst requirements in accordance with ETS 300-342-1 •...
Threeaudio modes are prepared in the GSM module for this purpose. Mode 1 (default): The "Handset for Cellular Engine Siemens Terminal M20T, MC35T, TC35T, DSB35" can be connected to the TC35 Terminal (approved configuration and recommended handset). Mode 4: Any handset can be connected to the TC35Terminal.
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Interface description Handset connector 1 MICN 2 EPN 3 EPP 4 MICP Purpose of the connectors/connections Signal PIN I/O Description Parameters name MICN DC:O Microphone input DC (no load): AC:I minus = 6 . 0 V ± 1 0 % (MICP) MICP DC:O...
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ETS 300-342-1 • Immunity RF common mode 0.15–80MHz in accordance with ETS300-342-1 Connectible handset Item Order no. Supplier Votronic handset HH-SI-30.3/ Votronic GmbH Handset for V1.1/0 Saarbrücker Str. 8 the TC35 Terminal D-86386 St. Ingbert Tel.: +4968949255-44 Fax: +4968949255-88...
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GSM11.12 phase2 to operate the Terminal. The SIM card (3V type) must be inserted in the card holder to put the TC35 Terminal into operation. 1. Make sure that there is no voltage applied to the TC35 Terminal.
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Interface description 3.Insert the SIM card in the SIM card holder and push it back into the housing.
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Interface description Purpose of the connectors/connections Signal PIN I/O Description of the Parameters name GSM module connectors = 1 0 0 k Ω to GND CCIN Input for detection of the SIM card; = 0 . 4 V iLmax high active @ I = 0 .1mA = 1.95V iHmin...
Interface description The Bootbox BB35 enables software to be updated via the SIM interface. The Bootbox is connected instead of a SIM card (see "Bootbox BB35" on page33). Interference immunity Electrostatic discharge requirements in accordance with ETS 300-342-1 Antenna connector A dual band antenna (GSM 900/1800) can beconnected to the RF interface.
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Interface description Transmission type and method • Digitally modulated RF burst signal • GMSK in accordance with GSM05.04 • Half duplex • Bidirectional Interference immunity • Electrostatic discharge requirements in accordance with ETS 300-342-1 • Electrical fast transient burst requirements (cable is >3m) •...
The RS232 interface is the interface for the application software and the connection to the PC. The customer application communicates with the TC35 Terminal or the TC35 GSM engine by means of ATcellular commands. The RS232 interface is implemented as a 9-pin D-Sub socket with a screw fitting.
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Interface description Purpose of the connectors/connections Signal PIN I/O Description Parameters name The functions active high >5V correspond to those low <–5V of a serial interface logical 1=low <–5V on the basis of a logical 0=high >+5V V.24 protocol. active high >2.4V low <1.8V active high >2.4V low <1.8V...
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Interface description Interference immunity • The connecting cable must not exceed 1.8m in length. • Nominal signal range: ±15V • Max. load current 1A • Electrical fast transient burst requirements not specified • Surge immunity requirements not specified • Electrostatic discharge requirements in accordance with ETS 300-342-1 •...
The SIM card must be inserted in a deenergized state. The TC35 Terminal is ready for operation when supply voltage is applied and the ignition line is activated. If the recommended plug-in power supply unit is...
VBAT=operating voltage for the GSM module VDD=supply voltage from the module Activation of the RS232 control line DTR The TC35 Terminal can be switched on in the same way as via IGT_IN by activating the RS232 control line DTR (high signal). Note...
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To do this, the PD_IN Terminal reset line is active (high) for at least 3.5s. This results in immediate, "hard" disconnection, with the TC35 Terminal unable to sign off correctly from the base station in the STANDBY and TALK operating states .
Operating states / LED The LEDs display the following operating states of the Terminal: Operating state After connecting the plug- On for 2 s in power supply unit POWER DOWN – Network search or Flashes rapidly – no SIM card is inserted –...
GSM network is available. POWER DOWN Once the operating voltage is applied (+ and GND), the TC35 Terminal is in the POWER DOWN state. The operating voltage for the GSM module is disconnected (the switching regulator is off).
• From the TALK or STANDBY state: when the network is lost (out of range) Standby In the STANDBY state, the TC35 Terminal is ready to send and receive and registered in the network. Paging is performed with the GSM network in order to obtain...
AT command control The TC35 Terminal is controlled and programmed by means of AT commands. The AT command structure corresponds to the TC35 module used. The AT commands can be obtained from the ICM WM home page: www.siemens.com/wm.
SW update A SW update for the TC35 Terminal takes place via the RS232 interface or the SIM interface. These interfaces must be designed in such a way that the upgrading ofthe TC35 Terminal is integrated in the application. The software can be obtained from the ICM WM home page.
Compatibility Compatibility The direct predecessor of the TC35 Terminal is the M20 Terminal. withthe predecessor, the The antenna connector is not compatible. M20Terminal The modified version (passive version) of the Votronic handset must be operated at the audio interface in accordance with HH-SI-30.3/V1.1/0.
Certification / maintenance Certification The TC35 with its IMEI number is approved for operation in GSM networks and complies with the following EU directives: • Directive 89/336/EEC on electromagnetic compatibility • Directive 98/13/EC, CTR 19 and CTR 20, on telecommunications Terminal equipment •...
Index Accessories 8 Network search 31 Antenna connector 4, 11, 21 AT command control 32 Operating state 29 Audio 7 Overview 4 Overvoltage 13 Bootbox 33 Package contents / scope of Certification 7, 35 delivery 9 Compatibility 34 Plug-in power supply unit 4, 11 Polarity reversal 13 Power down 30 Data 7...
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Issued by Siemens AG ICM Wireless Modules Haidenau Platz 1, D-81667 Munich Germany www.siemens.com/wm Subject to changes in technology and availability. Order no.: A31008-H8600-A1-1-7619 Printed in Germany Wireless be inspired Modules...