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