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Integrator’s Reference Manual
Service-Programming Modems
80-99208-1 Rev. D
Table of Contents
Integrator’s Reference Manual
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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
Integrator’s Reference Manual Xiv
Version Release Date
Revision History
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80-99208-1 Rev. D Xvii
About this Manual
Who Should Use This Manual
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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
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If you want to Go to
Getting Started
GSP-1620 Modem Overview
Typical GSP-1620 Modem Applications
Typical Modem Scada Applications
Getting Started
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
Integrator’s Reference Manual Steps
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 Data Asynchronous Data
Packet/Asynchronous Data Overview
Packet vs. Asynchronous Data
Modem Application Scenarios
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Using Data and Control Ports
Working with Modem Features
Data Port Control Port
Data and Control Port Configurations
Port Signal Lines
Port Arbitration Behavior
Control Data Port Port Behavior Port Active
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Port Arbitration Behavior
Developing Modem Applications
AT Command Processing Modes
Developing Modem Applications Steps
Ports Affected by AT Commands
Integrator’s Reference Manual Nomenclature for Table
Ports Affected by AT Commands
Port Command Applies To
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
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
Position Location Determination
Using Packet Data
Interoperability with Different Operating Systems
Data Rate and Throughput
Networking Software and PPP Sessions
Dynamic IP Addressing
IP Addressing for the GSP-1620 Modem
Finding IP Addresses
Virtual Private Network Service
Fixed IP Addressing
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
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
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
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Basic Action Commands
Answer Incoming Call a
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
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
Integrator’s Reference Manual Power-On/Reset Default Values
Connection Completion Timeout S7
Comma Dial Modifier Time S8
Carrier Detect Threshold Timeout S9
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
This parameter is read only
Get Modem User Terminal ESN +GSN
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
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
SMS Print $QCSMSP
Default Values
Power-On Default
Format Field Definitions
Default Value Power-On Default
See Table
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
Returns the modem’s error log and build information
Error Log Services Commands
Retrieve Error Log $QCERR
Clears the error log
Clear Error Log $QCCLR
Service Alert $QCSA
Service Status Commands
Roamingyesno
Service Status $QCSTATUS
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
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
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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
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
EMI Filtering
Power Consumption
Surge Protection
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
Grounding
Power-Off
Hard Power Reset
Modem Mounting Guidelines
Qualcomm Mark on OEM Enclosures
Qualcomm Mark for OEM Enclosures
Integrated Product Regulatory Labeling
Modem
Modem Antenna Specifications
Mounting Antennas On-Site
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
Finding a Good Antenna Location
Calculating Antenna Cable Length
Mounting Antennas at the Field Site
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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Problem Possible Solutions
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Modem Problems
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Dacom
Globalstar Background
Coverage
Space Segment
Ground Segment
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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Technical Support Information
Qualcomm Globalstar Customer Service
Product Support
Order Fulfillment Information
Product Support
Contacting Qualcomm Customer Service
Website Information
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
Lhcp
Parameter TX Specification RX Specification
SMA F
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Index
Mounting 2-10
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
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J3 2-6, 7-3 J7 2-6, 7-3
20, 7-32
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
Index-10
Host 5-4 IWF 5-30, 6-14, 6-18, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-30
2-2
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