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 Table of Contents
 Service-Programming Modems
Integrator’s Reference Manual
 Table of Contents
80-99208-1 Rev. D
 Integrator’s Reference Manual
 Integrating GSP-1620 Modems Into OEM Products
80-99208-1 Rev. D Vii
 Viii
 Troubleshooting Globalstar Background
 Specification Summary
 List of Figures
Figure A-1 Globalstar Coverage Availability
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 List of Tables
80-99208-1 Rev. D Xiii
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Xiv
 Revision History
Version Release Date
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Xvi
 80-99208-1 Rev. D Xvii
About this Manual
Who Should Use This Manual
 How This Manual Is Organized
Xviii
 Notational Conventions
Convention Description
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
 Miniature Coaxial Connector
Ground or Signal Common
Internet Service Provider
Full-Duplex
 Ring Indicator
Position Location Service
Public Switched Telephone Network
Received Line Signal Detector
 Related Documentation
 This equipment
Electrical shock or burns
Avoid damage to the modem
Xxiv
 Getting Started
If you want to Go to
 GSP-1620 Modem Overview
 Typical GSP-1620 Modem Applications
Typical Modem Scada Applications
Getting Started
 DCE
 Typical Modem Scada Application Using Asynchronous Data
 Conceptual Diagram of GSP-1620 Modem
Conceptual Overview
 What’s in the Modem Integrator’s Kit?
 Kit Component
 What You May Need in Addition to the Kit
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 Quick Bench SET-UP
 Quick Tour of the Modem
Connecting Hardware Components
Illustration shows the connectors and components you will
Compare the GSP-1620 modem to -1. This
 Quick Bench Set-Up
Simplified Top View of GSP-1620 Modem
 Connecting the Modem Cables
Connecting the Modem Interface Cable
 Cable -2to the interface port on the modem
Connect the DB-25 modem connector on the interface
Do not connect power yet
Quick Bench Set-Up Steps
 Connecting Antenna Cables
 Connecting the Diagnostic Cable
 DTR Switch Positions
Position Switch Label Effect
 Connecting and Mounting the Antenna
 Antenna Base Showing Connectors
 Mounting the Modem
Grounding the System
 Providing Power to the Modem
 Since you will be using the AC adapter instead of a DC
Locate the DC Power red and SIG GND black
Connectors. Then electrically isolate each connector by
Power supply, it is important to isolate the DC power
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 Setting Up HyperTerminal to Talk to the Modem
 Testing the Modem Setup
Connect button
 HyperTerminal window
Baud rate of 9600. Be sure HyperTerminal is configured
Look at the Status bar at the bottom
It should read 9600 8-N-1. The Control port has a fixed
 Ground the Reset lead for at least five seconds to reset
Resetting or Powering Off the Modem
Locate the Reset lead yellow
Modem
 Cause ESD damage to the modem and also presents a danger
Electrical shock
 Where to Go Next
To do this Go to
 SERVICE-PROGRAMMING Modems
 Utpst Overview
Using the Utpst
Connect the Diagnostic cable to the Diagnostic port on
Modem and to an available COM port on your PC, as
 Service-Programming Modems
Guide 80-98225-1 in your kit for detailed information
 Re-programming Default Parameters
 Service Programming Parameters You Must Set
Globalstar NAM dialog
 Service Providers dialog
 Upgrading Modem Software
Bulk Service-Programming Options
Bulk-Programming Modems
Programming Option For More Information
 Most software upgrades are application upgrades. Upgrading
Boot block software contains a minimal set
Functionality needed to boot the modem get it started
Boot block software is rarely required
 Making Simple Data Calls
Checking Modem Status
 Physically or by clicking the Disconnect button in a
Whether the modem has registered with the Gateway,
Make sure that the Control port is disconnected, either
HyperTerminal session connected to it
 Making Simple Packet Data Calls
Making Simple Data Calls
 Making a Call from the Data Port
 Entering Online-Command Mode
Steps Tip
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 Developing Modem Applications
 Recommended Development Tools
Scada Application Components
 Developing Modem Applications
DCE DTE Application Components
 Packet Data Asynchronous Data
Packet/Asynchronous Data Overview
Packet vs. Asynchronous Data
 Modem Application Scenarios
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 Working with Modem Features
Using Data and Control Ports
 Data Port Control Port
Data and Control Port Configurations
Port Signal Lines
 Port Arbitration Behavior
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Port Arbitration Behavior
Control Data Port Port Behavior Port Active
 Developing Modem Applications
Port Arbitration Behavior
 AT Command Processing Modes
 Ports Affected by AT Commands
Developing Modem Applications Steps
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Ports Affected by AT Commands
Port Command Applies To
 Developing Modem Applications Ports Affected by AT Commands
Port Activation DTR Changes during Operation
 Globalstar Satellite Service
Port Use During Power On and Power Off
 Reverse Link Modem Transmit 1610.73 to 1625.49 MHz
Short Messaging Service SMS
SMS Alerts
 SMS Message Field Information
SMS AT Commands
Using SMS for Mobile-Terminated Calls
 Globalstar Service Alerts
 Service Status Message
 Using Packet Data
Position Location Determination
 Interoperability with Different Operating Systems
Data Rate and Throughput
Networking Software and PPP Sessions
 IP Addressing for the GSP-1620 Modem
Dynamic IP Addressing
 Finding IP Addresses
Virtual Private Network Service
Fixed IP Addressing
 Dormant Mode Service
 Value +CTA on
 Mobile-Originated Packet Data Calls
Mobile-Terminated Packet Data Calls
 Answering Calls Using the Data Port Only
 Roaming and Packet Data Service
Answering Calls Using the Data and Control Ports
 Using Asynchronous Data
 Customize asynchronous data connections, data compression
So on. For details, see , AT Command Reference
Like most modems, the GSP-1620 modem allows you to
 Mobile-Originated Asynchronous Data Calls
 Mobile-Terminated Asynchronous Data Calls
 Accessing Packet Data Over an Asynchronous Connection
 Roaming and Asynchronous Data Service
 Typical Modem Initialization Strings
Sample Typical Modem Initialization Strings
 Change from Online to
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 AT Command Reference
 AT Command Quick Reference Tables
Operational AT Commands
 AT Command Reference Operational AT Commands
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Operational AT Commands
+IPR
 $QCSMSP
 Non-Operational AT Commands
 Command Line Format
AT Commands Overview
Command Alphabet
AT Command Reference
 Basic AT Commands
Command Syntax
 Results Returned
Command Echo E
OK or Error see -3 on page 6-9 for details
Get Info
 None
Power-On/Reset Default Values
Monitor Speaker Loudness L
Integrator’s Reference Manual Valid Values
 Values
Monitor Speaker Mode M
Select Pulse Dialing P
Syntax Description
 Result Code Suppression Q
 Select Tone Dialing T
DCE Response Format
 Result Code Selection Command
Integrator’s Reference Manual Values
 Reset to Default Configuration Z
AT Command Reference Values
 DCE Received Line Signal Detector Behavior &C
DTE Data Terminal Ready Behavior &D
 Set to Factory-Defined Configuration &F
AT Command Reference Valid Values
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Basic Action Commands
Answer Incoming Call a
 Repeat Last Command a
Result Code Description
 Valid dial string modifiers are
Dial D
Originates a call if the dial string is valid
Valid Dial Strings
 Dial String Values
Result Codes Description
 Hook Control H
Asynchronous data calls returns no
 See -3 on page 6-9 for details
Return to Online Data Mode O
Returns the modem to Online mode from Online-Command mode
 Result Condition
Common Result Codes for S-Register Commands
Basic S-Registers
 See -4 on page 6-24 for result code details
Command Line Termination Character S3
Automatic Answer S0
 Response Formatting Character S4
 Pause Before Blind Dialing Time S6
Command Line Editing Character S5
Missing Parameter Default Values 80-99208-1 Rev. D
 Connection Completion Timeout S7
Integrator’s Reference Manual Power-On/Reset Default Values
 Carrier Detect Threshold Timeout S9
Comma Dial Modifier Time S8
 Carrier Loss to Disconnect Timeout S10
 Dtmf Tone Duration and Spacing S11
Silent Retry Timeout S777
Globalstar-Specific S-Register Extensions
 Set Forward MUX Option +CMUX
Extended Configuration AT Commands
Missing Parameter Default Values
 Set Rm Interface Protocol +CRM
 Get Modem User Terminal ESN +GSN
This parameter is read only
 Set Character Framing +ICF
 For format 3 parity value is ignored
No parity is actual configuration
Set Local Flow Control +IFC
 DCEbyDTE
 Set Rm Interface Command Baud Rate +IPR
 AT Command Reference Valid Values rate
 Online-Command Mode Commands
Change from Online to Online-Command Mode +++
 Asynchronous Data through Gateway IWF Commands
Set Remote Config String +CFG
 Data Compression Control Command +DS
 Maxdict 512-65535maxstring
 Parameters are recognized and have
 Error Control Selection Command +ES
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 Modulation Selection Command +MS
AT Command Reference Missing Parameter Default Values
 Dormant Mode Commands
 Set Dormant Mode Timeout Value +CTA
 Packet No Dial $QCPKND
 SMS Commands
SMS Move/Delete $QCSMSM
 SMS Print $QCSMSP
Default Values
Power-On Default
 Format Field Definitions
Default Value Power-On Default
See Table
 Field Name Description
SMS Lock $QCSMSL on page 6-56 for
 This field represents the SMS message
 Default Value
SMS Lock $QCSMSL
 Default Value Power-On Default Results Returned
SMS Alert $QCSMSA
 SMS Info Command Field Definitions, on
SMS Info $QCSMSI
 Returns the modem’s error log and build information
Error Log Services Commands
Retrieve Error Log $QCERR
 Clear Error Log $QCCLR
Clears the error log
 Service Status Commands
Service Alert $QCSA
 Service Status $QCSTATUS
Roamingyesno
 AT Command Reference Modem Status Information
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Modem Status Information
Special Calls and Services Commands
Time of Day $QCTOD
 AT Command Reference Description
 Position Location Service $QCPLS
 Time of Day $QCTOD on
 Markov Statistics $QCMSTATS
 Rm interface baud rate set by the +IPR command, as
Set Mode $QCMODE
This command sets the modem’s call mode. It does not affect
Described on
 Protocol Stack Modification Commands
TCP Stack Changes $QCTCP
 Command parser for the missing optional parameters
Valid Values tcpmod
 1500Upper bound for the transmit MSS
 Use Van Jacobsen Header Compression $QCVJ
 If an illegal value is detected
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Modem Mechanical Description
Modem Board Layout
 GSP-1620 Modem Board Layout Top View
 GSP-1620 Modem Board Layout Side/ Bottom Views
 Data and Control Ports
Modem Antenna Connectors
Modem Dimensions and Weight
 DTR/DSR Signal and Power On/Off
 Changing Data and Control Port Configuration
Control Port Signals
 Data Port Signals
DB-25 Data and Control Port Pinouts
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Interface Connector Pinouts
 Cpdsr
 Diagnostic Port
Diagnostic cable includes a switch box that controls
 Diagnostic Port Pinouts
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Diagnostic Port Pinouts
Pin Signal Name Direction Description Number User Modem
 DC Power
 EMI Filtering
Power Consumption
Surge Protection
 Modem DC Power Consumption Estimates at 12 V DC
Power-On
DC power consumption of the ODU antenna’s receive section
Mode Minimum Typical Maximum
 Grounding
Power-Off
Hard Power Reset
 Modem Mounting Guidelines
 Qualcomm Mark on OEM Enclosures
 Integrated Product Regulatory Labeling
Qualcomm Mark for OEM Enclosures
 Modem
Modem Antenna Specifications
Mounting Antennas On-Site
 Antenna Dimensions and Weight
Antenna Depiction
 DRA Top and Side Views
 Antenna Cable Specifications
DRA Bottom View and Mounting Hole Locations
 Suggested RF Cable and Connector Suppliers Volex Inc
Times Microwave
 Finding a Good Antenna Location
Calculating Antenna Cable Length
Mounting Antennas at the Field Site
 Securing Antenna Cables
Mounting and Sealing Antennas on Flat Surfaces
 Mounting and Sealing Antennas on Poles
Mounting Multiple Antennas
 GSP-1620 Modem Environments
Environmental Specifications
Temperature/Humidity
Operational
 GSP-1620 Modem Temperature/Humidity Envelope
Thermal Radiation
 Altitude
Vibration
 10 100 1000 10000 Frequency Hz
Swept Sine Vibration Definition
 Acoustic Noise
Digital Data Connector Durability
Mechanical Shock
Applied Forces
 Materials
RF Connector Durability
Dielectric Resonator Antenna DRA Environments
Shipping
 10. DRA Temperature/Humidity Envelope
 Icing/Freezing Rain/Snow
 11. DRA Random Vibration Spectrum
 RF Connector Durability
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 Problem Possible Solutions
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Modem Problems
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Troubleshooting Modem Problems
 Globalstar Background
Dacom
 Coverage
Space Segment
Ground Segment
 Globalstar Background
 Carriers
 Distributors and OEMs for User Terminals
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 RF CERTIFICATION/RESTRICTIONS
Certification
 Federal Communications Commission FCC
European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
 Radio Astronomy Zones
RF Restrictions
Radio Frequency Exposure Restrictions
GPS Interference Elimination
 Electronic Device Restrictions
Pacemakers
 Hearing Aids
Other Medical Devices
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 Warranty
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 Technical Support Information
Qualcomm Globalstar Customer Service
Product Support
 Order Fulfillment Information
 Product Support
Contacting Qualcomm Customer Service
Website Information
 Status.techsupport@qualcomm.com
Contact information
Gstechsupport@qualcomm.com
Status.rma@qualcomm.com
 Following email address is available to all customers
Gs.modules.info@qualcomm.com
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 Specification Summary
Table E-1. Specification Summary GSP-1620 Modem
 FCC
 Parameter TX Specification RX Specification
Lhcp
 SMA F
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Index
Mounting 2-10
 AT&D2 5-10
AT$QCSTATUS 4-2, 4-5, 5-20, 5-26
AT&C0 5-25 AT&D 5-15, 5-29
Index-2
 10, 5-13
ATH 4-5, 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-25 32, 5-36
25, 5-26
Auto-answer5-6, 5-28, 5-29, 6-25 Autodeletion 6-54, 6-56
 Connect 6-15, 6-19, 6-21
Number 4-3 State 4-3 Type 4-3
108 108/2 5-12, 6-16 109 6-16
5-4
 80-99208-1 Rev. D Index-5
J3 2-6, 7-3 J7 2-6, 7-3
20, 7-32
 DSR 5-8, 7-8, 7-9 asserted 5-16, 7-7 DTE 1-5, 5-7
Dormant mode 5-5, 5-25, 5-29, 6-22, 6-23, 6-48
Cable 2-7
DTR 5-8, 5-10, 5-28, 7-8, 7-14 asserted 2-7, 5-9, 5-16
 37, 7-13
Antenna 7-35, E-2 modem 7-30, E-2
FCC 7-16, 7-18, 7-21, B-2
Full duplex 1-5, 5-16, 5-22
 Server 5-4, 5-6, 5-23, 5-24, 5-30, 5-33
Signal 7-10, 7-11
Loops 2-11
Index-8
 12, 5-27
Ice 7-29
5-24
5-3
 Index-10
Host 5-4 IWF 5-30, 6-14, 6-18, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-30
2-2
 Rings2-11
ODU 1-7
OEMs 1-1, A-5
Ospl 7-20, 7-34, E-2
 16, E-1
Active 5-9
7-12
E-1 Pstn 1-2, 5-3, 5-4, 6-42
 RFR 5-8
Rx connector 2-6, 2-9, 7-22 RxD 5-8, 7-8, 7-9
Lead 2-18
Ring 5-28, 5-29, 5-33, 6-21
 Alerts 5-17
Index-14
 4-5
80-99208-1 Rev. D Index-15
 Antenna 7-23, E-1, E-4 modem 7-6, E-1
Tx connector 2-6, 2-9, 7-22 TxD 5-8, 7-8, 7-9
VPN 5-5
Index-16