iTegno 3845 User manual
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iTegno 3845 GPRS Module
Hardware User Guide
(For firmware version AB_02_00_30N_DEF003)
Date : 9 March 2009
Document Version : 1.1
Our Reference : 02000C08
iTegno 3845 GPRS Modem
Hardware User Guide
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Document History
Revision Date Document History Associated Firmware
Version
1.0 11 April 2008 Initial Release AB_02_00_30N_DEF003
1.1 9 Mar 2009
•Added Antenna Specifications section
•Added SAR Requirements section
•Edited pin configuration table under the
Serial Link Interface Cable section
AB_02_00_30N_DEF003
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Hardware User Guide
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GENERAL NOTE
The aim of this document is to support the application and engineering efforts of iWOW’s customers.
This document is intended for testing, evaluation, integration, and information purposes.
iWOW makes every effort to ensure that the quality of the information is available. The content of this
documentation is provided on an “as is” basis and may contain deficiencies or inadequacies.
iWOW disclaims any warranty and all responsibility for the application of the device(s) that is made in
relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document. iWOW is not liable for any injury, loss
or damage of any kind incurred for the use of or reliance upon information.
iWOW reserves the right to make any modifications, additions and deletions to this document due to
typographical errors, inaccurate information, or improvements to products at any time and without
notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................1
1.1Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................2
1.2References.................................................................................................................................2
2PACKAGING..................................................................................................................................3
2.1Standard Package......................................................................................................................3
2.2Mounting Bracket (Optional Item)..............................................................................................4
3HARDWARE INTERFACE ............................................................................................................5
3.1Overview....................................................................................................................................5
3.2Status Indicator..........................................................................................................................6
3.3Serial Link Interface Cable.........................................................................................................6
3.4Power Supply Interface..............................................................................................................7
3.5RJ-45 (RS-232) Link Interface ...................................................................................................8
3.6SIM Cover and SIM Tray............................................................................................................9
3.7GSM Antenna Interface..............................................................................................................9
4GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................10
4.1Setting up the modem..............................................................................................................10
4.2Interfacing Modem with HyperTerminal Software....................................................................11
4.2.1Configuring HyperTerminal for Modem.......................................................................11
4.2.2Sending Short Messages (SMS).................................................................................13
4.2.3Receiving Short Messages (SMS)..............................................................................14
5TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................15
5.1General Features.....................................................................................................................15
5.2Mechanical Characteristics......................................................................................................15
5.3Electrical Characteristics..........................................................................................................16
5.4RF Performance.......................................................................................................................16
5.5Environmental Characteristics .................................................................................................17
5.6Antenna Specifications.............................................................................................................17
6TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................18
6.1Is my modem powered up?......................................................................................................18
6.2Is my SIM card SIM Lock enabled?.........................................................................................18
6.3What is my SIM card PIN code?..............................................................................................18
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6.4Unable to register to the network.............................................................................................18
6.5Cannot enter AT Commands or no communication between device and modem..................19
6.6Cannot send SMS using AT+CMGS command.......................................................................19
6.7Cannot connect to GPRS.........................................................................................................20
7SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................21
7.1SAR Requirement....................................................................................................................21
7.2General Safety.........................................................................................................................21
7.3Vehicle Safety..........................................................................................................................22
7.4Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................................22
8SUPPORT/ CONTACT US ..........................................................................................................23
iTegno 3845 GPRS Modem
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1 INTRODUCTION
iTegno 3845 GPRS Modem is designed for reliable communication over GPRS and GSM for
corporate and industrial usage. It provides the wireless communication link for applications such as
remote control purposes and remote data monitoring and acquisition. This durable and high
performing modem can be deployed in myriad Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications including
automotive systems, fleet management, automated meter reading, vending and retail, security and
surveillance, industrial systems, information display, etc.
This manual provides an overview of the operation of iTegno 3845. It includes technical information
on configuring the modem using a Windows-based PC via the PC’s serial port (RJ-45-to-DB9 adaptor
required).
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1.1 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this document:
Abbreviation Description
DC Direct Current
V Voltage
LED Light Emitting Diode
DTE Data Terminal Equipment (refers to the host terminal/ application in control)
DCE Data Communication Equipment (refers to the device controlled by the host)
1.2 References
S/N Document Our Reference
1 iTegno 38XX AT Commands Guide 02000C13
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2 PACKAGING
2.1 Standard Package
The standard package consists of:
•iTegno 3845 GPRS Modem with R-45 cable
•External Antenna
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2.2 Mounting Bracket (Optional Item)
Mounting bracket for iTegno 3845 is sold separately.
Mounting Bracket with iTegno 3845
Mounting Bracket Dimension
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3 HARDWARE INTERFACE
3.1 Overview
The general interfaces are shown in the figure below:
Status Indicator
SIM Tray
MMCX Connector
SIM Cover
Modem Interface Overview
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