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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
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 Revision History
Version Release Date
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 Who Should Use This Manual
About this Manual
80-99208-1 Rev. D Xvii
 How This Manual Is Organized
Xviii
 Notational Conventions
Convention Description
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
 Ground or Signal Common
Internet Service Provider
Miniature Coaxial Connector
Full-Duplex
 Position Location Service
Public Switched Telephone Network
Ring Indicator
Received Line Signal Detector
 Related Documentation
 Electrical shock or burns
Avoid damage to the modem
This equipment
Xxiv
 Getting Started
If you want to Go to
 GSP-1620 Modem Overview
 Getting Started
Typical Modem Scada Applications
Typical GSP-1620 Modem Applications
 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
 Connecting Hardware Components
Illustration shows the connectors and components you will
Quick Tour of the Modem
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
 Connect the DB-25 modem connector on the interface
Do not connect power yet
Cable -2to the interface port on the modem
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
 Locate the DC Power red and SIG GND black
Connectors. Then electrically isolate each connector by
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
 Testing the Modem Setup
Connect button
 Baud rate of 9600. Be sure HyperTerminal is configured
Look at the Status bar at the bottom
HyperTerminal window
It should read 9600 8-N-1. The Control port has a fixed
 Resetting or Powering Off the Modem
Locate the Reset lead yellow
Ground the Reset lead for at least five seconds to reset
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
 Using the Utpst
Connect the Diagnostic cable to the Diagnostic port on
Utpst Overview
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
 Bulk Service-Programming Options
Bulk-Programming Modems
Upgrading Modem Software
Programming Option For More Information
 Boot block software contains a minimal set
Functionality needed to boot the modem get it started
Most software upgrades are application upgrades. Upgrading
Boot block software is rarely required
 Making Simple Data Calls
Checking Modem Status
 Whether the modem has registered with the Gateway,
Make sure that the Control port is disconnected, either
Physically or by clicking the Disconnect button in a
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 vs. Asynchronous Data
Packet/Asynchronous Data Overview
Packet Data Asynchronous Data
 Modem Application Scenarios
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 Working with Modem Features
Using Data and Control Ports
 Port Signal Lines
Data and Control Port Configurations
Data Port Control Port
 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
 Port Command Applies To
Ports Affected by AT Commands
Integrator’s Reference Manual Nomenclature for Table
 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
 SMS Alerts
Short Messaging Service SMS
Reverse Link Modem Transmit 1610.73 to 1625.49 MHz
 Using SMS for Mobile-Terminated Calls
SMS AT Commands
SMS Message Field Information
 Globalstar Service Alerts
 Service Status Message
 Using Packet Data
Position Location Determination
 Networking Software and PPP Sessions
Data Rate and Throughput
Interoperability with Different Operating Systems
 IP Addressing for the GSP-1620 Modem
Dynamic IP Addressing
 Fixed IP Addressing
Virtual Private Network Service
Finding IP Addresses
 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
 Like most modems, the GSP-1620 modem allows you to
So on. For details, see , AT Command Reference
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
 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
 AT Commands Overview
Command Alphabet
Command Line Format
AT Command Reference
 Basic AT Commands
Command Syntax
 Command Echo E
OK or Error see -3 on page 6-9 for details
Results Returned
Get Info
 Power-On/Reset Default Values
Monitor Speaker Loudness L
None
Integrator’s Reference Manual Valid Values
 Monitor Speaker Mode M
Select Pulse Dialing P
Values
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
 Answer Incoming Call a
Basic Action Commands
Integrator’s Reference Manual Results Returned
 Repeat Last Command a
Result Code Description
 Dial D
Originates a call if the dial string is valid
Valid dial string modifiers are
Valid Dial Strings
 Dial String Values
Result Codes Description
 Hook Control H
Asynchronous data calls returns no
 Returns the modem to Online mode from Online-Command mode
Return to Online Data Mode O
See -3 on page 6-9 for details
 Basic S-Registers
Common Result Codes for S-Register Commands
Result Condition
 Automatic Answer S0
Command Line Termination Character S3
See -4 on page 6-24 for result code details
 Response Formatting Character S4
 Missing Parameter Default Values 80-99208-1 Rev. D
Command Line Editing Character S5
Pause Before Blind Dialing Time S6
 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
 Globalstar-Specific S-Register Extensions
Silent Retry Timeout S777
Dtmf Tone Duration and Spacing S11
 Missing Parameter Default Values
Extended Configuration AT Commands
Set Forward MUX Option +CMUX
 Set Rm Interface Protocol +CRM
 Get Modem User Terminal ESN +GSN
This parameter is read only
 Set Character Framing +ICF
 Set Local Flow Control +IFC
No parity is actual configuration
For format 3 parity value is ignored
 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
 Power-On Default
Default Values
SMS Print $QCSMSP
 See Table
Default Value Power-On Default
Format Field Definitions
 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
 Retrieve Error Log $QCERR
Error Log Services Commands
Returns the modem’s error log and build information
 Clear Error Log $QCCLR
Clears the error log
 Service Status Commands
Service Alert $QCSA
 Service Status $QCSTATUS
Roamingyesno
 AT Command Reference Modem Status Information
 Time of Day $QCTOD
Special Calls and Services Commands
Integrator’s Reference Manual Modem Status Information
 AT Command Reference Description
 Position Location Service $QCPLS
 Time of Day $QCTOD on
 Markov Statistics $QCMSTATS
 Set Mode $QCMODE
This command sets the modem’s call mode. It does not affect
Rm interface baud rate set by the +IPR command, as
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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 Integrating Modems into Products
 Modem Board Layout
Modem Mechanical Description
Integrating GSP-1620 Modems into OEM Products
 GSP-1620 Modem Board Layout Top View
 GSP-1620 Modem Board Layout Side/ Bottom Views
 Modem Dimensions and Weight
Modem Antenna Connectors
Data and Control Ports
 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
 Surge Protection
Power Consumption
EMI Filtering
 Power-On
DC power consumption of the ODU antenna’s receive section
Modem DC Power Consumption Estimates at 12 V DC
Mode Minimum Typical Maximum
 Hard Power Reset
Power-Off
Grounding
 Modem Mounting Guidelines
 Qualcomm Mark on OEM Enclosures
 Integrated Product Regulatory Labeling
Qualcomm Mark for OEM Enclosures
 Mounting Antennas On-Site
Modem Antenna Specifications
Modem
 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
 Mounting Antennas at the Field Site
Calculating Antenna Cable Length
Finding a Good Antenna Location
 Securing Antenna Cables
Mounting and Sealing Antennas on Flat Surfaces
 Mounting and Sealing Antennas on Poles
Mounting Multiple Antennas
 Environmental Specifications
Temperature/Humidity
GSP-1620 Modem Environments
Operational
 GSP-1620 Modem Temperature/Humidity Envelope
Thermal Radiation
 Altitude
Vibration
 10 100 1000 10000 Frequency Hz
Swept Sine Vibration Definition
 Digital Data Connector Durability
Mechanical Shock
Acoustic Noise
Applied Forces
 RF Connector Durability
Dielectric Resonator Antenna DRA Environments
Materials
Shipping
 10. DRA Temperature/Humidity Envelope
 Icing/Freezing Rain/Snow
 11. DRA Random Vibration Spectrum
 RF Connector Durability
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 Troubleshooting Modem Problems
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solutions
 Integrator’s Reference Manual Troubleshooting Modem Problems
 Globalstar Background
Dacom
 Ground Segment
Space Segment
Coverage
 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
 RF Restrictions
Radio Frequency Exposure Restrictions
Radio Astronomy Zones
GPS Interference Elimination
 Electronic Device Restrictions
Pacemakers
 Hearing Aids
Other Medical Devices
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 Warranty
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 Product Support
Qualcomm Globalstar Customer Service
Technical Support Information
 Order Fulfillment Information
 Website Information
Contacting Qualcomm Customer Service
Product Support
 Contact information
Gstechsupport@qualcomm.com
Status.techsupport@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
 Mounting 2-10
Index
80-99208-1 Rev. D Index-1
 AT$QCSTATUS 4-2, 4-5, 5-20, 5-26
AT&C0 5-25 AT&D 5-15, 5-29
AT&D2 5-10
Index-2
 ATH 4-5, 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-25 32, 5-36
25, 5-26
10, 5-13
Auto-answer5-6, 5-28, 5-29, 6-25 Autodeletion 6-54, 6-56
 Number 4-3 State 4-3 Type 4-3
108 108/2 5-12, 6-16 109 6-16
Connect 6-15, 6-19, 6-21
5-4
 20, 7-32
J3 2-6, 7-3 J7 2-6, 7-3
80-99208-1 Rev. D Index-5
 Dormant mode 5-5, 5-25, 5-29, 6-22, 6-23, 6-48
Cable 2-7
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
 Antenna 7-35, E-2 modem 7-30, E-2
FCC 7-16, 7-18, 7-21, B-2
37, 7-13
Full duplex 1-5, 5-16, 5-22
 Signal 7-10, 7-11
Loops 2-11
Server 5-4, 5-6, 5-23, 5-24, 5-30, 5-33
Index-8
 Ice 7-29
5-24
12, 5-27
5-3
 2-2
Host 5-4 IWF 5-30, 6-14, 6-18, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-30
Index-10
 ODU 1-7
OEMs 1-1, A-5
Rings2-11
Ospl 7-20, 7-34, E-2
 Active 5-9
7-12
16, E-1
E-1 Pstn 1-2, 5-3, 5-4, 6-42
 Rx connector 2-6, 2-9, 7-22 RxD 5-8, 7-8, 7-9
Lead 2-18
RFR 5-8
Ring 5-28, 5-29, 5-33, 6-21
 Alerts 5-17
Index-14
 4-5
80-99208-1 Rev. D Index-15
 Tx connector 2-6, 2-9, 7-22 TxD 5-8, 7-8, 7-9
VPN 5-5
Antenna 7-23, E-1, E-4 modem 7-6, E-1
Index-16