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In-Depth Send Receive SMS & Call With SIM800L GSM Module & Arduino 4

The document discusses the SIM800L GSM module, which allows devices to send and receive SMS messages and phone calls. It can connect to GSM networks worldwide using a 2G SIM card. The module is small at 1 square inch but has many features, including supporting quad-band networks and an AT command set. It requires an external antenna and power supply of 3.4-4.4V due to the lack of an onboard regulator. Instructions are provided on interfacing it with Arduino and other microcontrollers.

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In-Depth Send Receive SMS & Call With SIM800L GSM Module & Arduino 4

The document discusses the SIM800L GSM module, which allows devices to send and receive SMS messages and phone calls. It can connect to GSM networks worldwide using a 2G SIM card. The module is small at 1 square inch but has many features, including supporting quad-band networks and an AT command set. It requires an external antenna and power supply of 3.4-4.4V due to the lack of an onboard regulator. Instructions are provided on interfacing it with Arduino and other microcontrollers.

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ARDUINO

Send Receive SMS & Call


with SIM800L GSM
Module & Arduino

Whether you want to monitor your home from


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The SIM800L GSM/GPRS module is a


miniature GSM modem that can be used in a
variety of IoT projects. You can use this
module to do almost anything a normal cell
phone can do, such as sending SMS
messages, making phone calls, connecting to
the Internet via GPRS, and much more.

To top it all off, the module supports quad-


band GSM/GPRS networks, which means it
will work almost anywhere in the world.

Hardware Overview
At the heart of the module is a SIM800L GSM
cellular chip from Simcom.

The operating voltage of the chip ranges from


3.4V to 4.4V, making it an ideal candidate for
direct LiPo battery supply. This makes it an
excellent choice for embedding in projects
with limited space.

All the necessary data pins of the SIM800L


GSM chip are broken out to a 0.1″ pitch
headers, including the pins required for
communication with the microcontroller over
the UART. The module supports baud rates
ranging from 1200 bps to 115200 bps and
features automatic baud rate detection.

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The module requires an external antenna in


order to connect to the network. So the
module usually comes with a helical antenna
that can be soldered to it. The board also has
a U.FL connector If you wish to keep the
antenna at a distance from the board.

There’s a SIM socket on the back! Any 2G


Micro SIM card will work perfectly. The proper
way to insert the SIM card is typically
engraved on the surface of the SIM socket.

Features
Even though this module is incredibly small—
only 1 square inch—it contains a surprising
number of features. Some of them are as
follows:

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Supports Quad-band: GSM850,


EGSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900

Connect onto any global GSM network


with any 2G SIM

Make and receive voice calls using an


external 8Ω speaker & electret
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Send and receive SMS messages

Send and receive GPRS data (TCP/IP,


HTTP, etc.)

Scan and receive FM radio broadcasts

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Serial-based AT Command Set

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FL connectors for cell antennae

Accepts Micro SIM Card

LED Status Indicators


The SIM800L module has an LED that
indicates the status of your cellular network. It
will blink at different rates depending on the
state it is in.

Blink every 1s

The chip is running but hasn’t made a


connection to the cellular network yet.

Blink every 2s

The GPRS data connection you requested is


active.

Blink every 3s

The module has made contact with the


cellular network and can send/receive voice
and SMS.

Choosing an Antenna
The SIM800L module requires an external
antenna in order to connect to the network,
so choosing the right antenna is very
important. There are two options available.

The first is a helical antenna that comes with


the module and can be soldered directly to
the PCB. This antenna is very useful for
space-constrained projects. However, be
aware that you may face difficulties
establishing a connection, particularly if your
project is indoors.

Another option is a 3dBi GSM antenna with a


U.FL to SMA adapter, which can be found
online for less than $3. You can snap-fit this
antenna into the small u.fl connector located
on the top-left corner of the module. This
type of antenna provides better performance
and even allows your module to be placed
inside a metal box as long as the antenna is
outside.

Power Consumption
One of the most important parts of getting
the SIM800L module working is supplying it
with enough power.

The SIM800L, depending on its state, can be


a relatively power-hungry device. The
module’s maximum current draw is around 2A
(especially during a transmission burst). It
won’t usually draw that much, but it may need
around 216mA during phone calls or 80mA
during network transmissions. This chart from
the datasheet summarizes what you can
expect:

Modes Frequency Curre

Power down

Sleep mode

Stand by

GSM850

EGSM900
Call
DCS1800

PCS1900

GPRS

Transmission burst

Selecting a Power Supply


Because the SIM800L module lacks an
onboard voltage regulator, you must select a
power supply capable of supplying the
SIM800L module within its 3.4V to 4.4V range
(preferably 4.0V). Also the power supply must
be capable of supplying at least 2A of surge
current; otherwise, the chip will repeatedly
reset.

Here are some options you can consider.

Li-Po Battery
One of the advantages of Li-Po batteries is
that they have a voltage range of 3.7V to 4.2V
– perfect for a SIM800L module. Any Li-Po
battery with a capacity of 1200 mAh or higher
should work, as these batteries can withstand
current spikes up to 2 A while maintaining
usable voltage.

DC-DC Buck Converter


We recommend using a 2A-rated DC-DC
buck converter, such as the LM2596, with the
output voltage set to 4.0V (ideal voltage).
These are far superior to linear voltage
regulator modules in terms of efficiency.

SIM800L GSM Module Pinout


The SIM800L module has 12 pins in total. The
following is the pinout:

NET pin is where you can solder the helical


antenna that comes with the module.

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VCC is the power supply pin. Keep in mind


that the SIM800L chip has an operating
voltage range of 3.4 V to 4.4 V, so connecting
this module to the Arduino’s 5V output is
probably going to cause damage to the
module. It doesn’t even run on 3.3 V! Use a
Li-Po battery or a DC-DC buck converter
instead.

RST (Reset) is the reset pin. If you got the


module in an absolutely bad space, pull this
pin LOW for 100ms to perform a hard reset.

RxD (Receiver) pin is used to send


commands to the module. This pin is auto-
baud so the baud rate at which you send the
“AT” command after reset is the baud rate
used.

TxD (Transmitter) pin transmits data from


the module to the microcontroller.

GND is the ground pin.

RING pin is the Ring Indicator. This is


basically the ‘interrupt-out’ pin from the
module. It is by default HIGH and can be
configured to go LOW when a call or SMS is
received.

DTR pin controls the sleep mode. Pulling it


HIGH causes the module to enter sleep mode,
disabling serial communication. Pulling it LOW
for approximately 50 ms will wake up the

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