GSM /GPRS Modem GSM-

GSM-Q2403

Features
• Dual Band 900 / 1800 MHz for UK Use

• Fax, SMS, Data and Internet

• Integral SIM Card holder

• Wavecom GSM Engine

• Rugged Extruded Aluminium Enclosure

• Compact Form Factor 76 x 54 x 25mm

• RS232 Interface with

• SMA Antenna Connection

• LED Indication of Operation Kit Includes

• GSM Modem
• Supply Voltage 6-36Vdc
• Antenna
• 3V Simcard
• Power Supply
• RS232 Lead

Description
The GSM-Q2403 Modem is ideal for a wide range of applications. The modem can be used to make circuit
switched data calls (CSD), making the unit suitable for remote dial-up systems where a fixed phone line
is not available. The SMS functionality enables the sending and receipt of text messages. A common use
for this functionality is an SMS server for the automated sending and receipt of bulk text messages.
The modem implements the Wavecom 2403 GSM Engine. This ensures high quality and reliable operation
along with compatibility with all standard GSM networks.
The modem is supplied in a rugged extruded aluminium enclosure making it suitable for use in a wide
range of industrial and demanding environments. The unit connects directly to a PC or terminal device via
the DB-9 RS232 Cable interface. The integral SIM card holder accepts standard SIM cards . The only
other connections required are to dc power supply and Antenna .

Part Number Description

GSM-Q2403 GSM/GPRS Modem
SIMCARD Please see website for various PAYG / contract

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Key Features
Features Implementation
Transmission Data, SMS, Fax

Power supply Single supply voltage 6V—36Vdc

Standby ~55mA
Current Consumption
Working Current 100-140mA
GSM class Small MS. (GSM07.07 and 07.05)

GPRS Class 8

Frequency bands 900, 1800

Class 4 (2W) for 900MHz

Transmit power
Class 1 (1W) for 1900MHz

Supported SIM card 3V

External antenna Connected via antenna SMA connector

Max Transmitting Speed 115KB/s

FAX Group 3: Class 1, Class 2

• RS-232 interface, for AT commands and data

Serial interface
• Baud rates from 300bps to 115,200bps
Reset of Terminal Reset via AT command

• Working operation: -20°C to +55°C

Environmental Temperature:
• Humidity: max. 80% relative humidity
Size 76mmx54mmx25mm (Casing Dimension)

Weight 100g (Approx.)

Whats in the Box?

1. GSM Modem Unit

2. Antenna
3. RS232 Cable
4. Power Supply

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Interface description
The GSM Terminal provides the following connectors for power supply, interfacing and antenna:
• 2.1mm DC power connector (centre/inner pin is positive)
• 9-pin (female) D-SUB plug for RS-232 serial interface
• SMA connector for antenna (radio interface)
• SIM card holder

Power Supply
The power supply of the GSM Terminal should be a single voltage source of Vin=6-36V providing a peak
current of up to 500mA during transmission.
The terminal can be turned on by connecting power. The terminal power supply circuit automatically gen-
erates a low pulse signal not less than 100ms in order to wake up the GSM engine.
Each time the terminal is shut down, data will be written from the volatile memory to flash memory. The
guaranteed maximum number of write cycles is limited to 100,000.

RS232 Interface
Via RS-232 interface, the host controller controls the TMAS GSM/GPRS Terminal and transports data.
The table below shows the pin assignment of RS-232 (D-SUB 9-pin female).

Pin no. Signal name I/O Function

1 /DCD O Data Carrier Detected
2 /RXD O Receive Data
3 /TXD I Transmit Data
4 /DTR I Data Terminal Ready
5 GND - Ground
6 /DSR O Data Set Ready
7 /RTS I Request To Send
8 /CTS O Clear To Send
9 /RI O Ring Indication

The GSM/GPRS Terminal is designed for use as DCE. Based on the conventions for DCE-DTE connection,
it communicates with the user application (DTE) using the following signals:
Pin TxD @ application sends data to TxD of GSM/GPRS Terminal
Pin RxD @ application receives data from RxD of GSM/GPRS Terminal

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Basic Setup Information

Modem functionality Test

On the first time power-up you can use terminal communications program to communicate with
the modem
through the RS-232 serial port. Following example is using the HyperTerminal in Windows XP.

Select Hyperterminal from the Start Menu

Start the HyperTerminal program and assign any name for a new session.

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Choose the Com port connected to the modem. The unit features auto bauding so any baud
rate from 1.2 to 115.2 Kbps can be used, 8bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit)

On the terminal screen, type “AT” to check the “OK” response from the modem

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Status LED

The LED displays the operating status of the terminal.

The table below summarizes the coding of the red LED status

Operating status LED

Power Down Off

Standby (registered to the net) ON

Talk mode, GPRS data Blinking

Basic AT Command List

The commands are listed in the document Q2403 AT.pdf

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