Chapter 1: Setting up the Interface and Test Board
12 RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks
2. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it, and then lift the cover open.
3. Slide the SIM card into the cover with the conductive side facing the leads on the board. The
notched end of the SIM card should align with the notch in the SIM card holder.
4. Close the cover. Slide the cover in the reverse direction of the arrow to lock it into place.
Connecting the antenna to the radio modem
The Integrator Kit includes a high-performance, 3dBd-gain magmount antenna, which is
terminated by a screw-on SMA plug. The radio modem includes a snap-on MMCX jack.
1. Insert the antenna into the base. Turn the antenna until the two components are securely
fastened.
2. Insert the SMA cable connector into the MMCX connector and turn the SMA connector until the
two components are securely fastened.
SMA cable connector and MMCX connector
3. Insert the MMCX connector into the radio modem’s MMCX jack.
4. Position the antenna for optimal coverage. The magmount antenna provides optimum RF
performance when it is placed on a broad metal surface, such as the roof of a car. If you are
using the antenna inside a building, place the antenna near a window.
Connecting to an AC outlet
Plug the 5VDC, 2.4A, center-pin-positive power adapter into a wall outlet. Connect the other end to
the Interface and Test Board’s power jack.
Turning on the transceiver
Turn the switch to the
TURNON
position to allow the transceiver of the radio modem to power up.
When the transceiver is on, the LED marked
ONI
is lit
Connecting the headset
Insert the microphone plug into the microphone jack. Insert the speaker plug into the speaker jack.