Tutorial to Interface GSM SIM900A With Arduino

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SIM900A Modem is built with Dual Band GSM/GPRS based SIM900A modem from SIMCOM. It works on frequencies 900/ 1800 MHz.
SIM900A can search these two bands automatically. The frequency bands can also be set by AT Commands. The baud rate is
configurable from 1200-115200 through AT command. The GSM/GPRS Modem is having internal TCP/IP stack to enable you to connect
with internet via GPRS. SIM900A is an ultra compact and reliable wireless module. This is a complete GSM/GPRS module in a SMT
type and designed with a very powerful single-chip processor integrating AMR926EJ-S core, allowing you to benefit from small
dimensions and cost-effective solutions.

Specification

Dual-Band 900/ 1800 MHz

GPRS multi-slot class 10/8GPRS mobile station class B

Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+

Dimensions: 24*24*3 mm

Weight: 3.4g

Control via AT commands (GSM 07.07 ,07.05 and SIMCOM enhanced AT Commands)

Supply voltage range : 5V

 Low power consumption: 1.5mA (sleep mode)

Operation temperature: -40°C to +85 °

Step 1: Material Preparation

In this tutorial, you will need :

1. GSM SIM900A (MINI V3.9.2)

2. Arduino Uno Board and USB
3. Jumper Wire
4. Power adapter 5V
5. SIM card
6. Breadboard

Step 2: Booting Up SIM900A

1. Insert your SIM card to GSM module and lock it. (picture 1 and 2)
2. power up your gsm by connecting it to Arduino's 5V and GND (picture 3)
3. Connect the Antenna (picture 4)
4. Now wait for some time (say 1 minute) and see the blinking rate of ‘status LED’ or ‘network LED’ (D6, refer picture 5) //GSM module
will take some time to establish connection with mobile network//
5. Once the connection is established successfully, the status/network LED will blink continuously every 3 seconds. You may try
making a call to the mobile number of the sim card inside GSM module. If you hear a ring back, the gsm module has successfully
established network connection.

Step 3: Pin Connection

Following

You can see a TTL pin with 3VR, 3VT, 5Vr, 5VT, VCC and GND on your sim900a near your power supply pin. You have to connect
GSM's 5VT to Arduino D9 and GSM's 5VR to Arduino's D10 for serial communication between arduino and sim900a module.

Step 4: Basic AT Command

1. To change sms sending mode : AT+CMGF=1
mySerial.println("AT+CMGF=1");

2. To read SMS in text mode : AT+CNMI=2,2,0,0,0

mySerial.println("AT+CNMI=2,2,0,0,0");

3. To make a call : ATD+60XXXXXXXXX; //replace X with number you want to call, change +60 to your country code
mySerial.println("ATD+60XXXXXXXXX;");
4. To disconnect / hangup call : ATH
mySerial.println("ATH");

5. To redial : ATDL
mySerial.println("ATDL");

6. To receive a phone call : ATA

mySerial.println("ATA");

Step 5: Library

SoftwareSerial is a library of Arduino which enables serial data communication through other digital pins of Arduino. The library
replicates hardware functions and handles the task of serial communication. To be able to interface gsm module with arduino, you
will have to download this library and extract it into your Arduino's libraries.

Attachments

SoftwareSerial.zip
Download

Step 6: Sample Source Code

Download the sample source code below and open it on your Arduino IDE. Select the correct board and port and upload it into your
Arduino Uno Board.

Attachments

sim900amini.rar
Download

Step 7: Serial Monitor

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#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial mySerial(9, 10);//tx, rx
char msg;
char call;
void setup()
{
mySerial.begin(9600); // Setting the baud rate of GSM Module
Serial.begin(9600); // Setting the baud rate of Serial Monitor (Arduino)
Serial.println("GSM SIM900A BEGIN");
Serial.println("Enter character for control option:");
Serial.println("h : to disconnect a call");
Serial.println("i : to receive a call");
Serial.println("s : to send message");
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if (mySerial.available()>0)
Serial.write(mySerial.read());
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void SendMessage()
{
Serial.println("Sending Message");
mySerial.println("AT+CMGF=1"); //Sets the GSM Module in Text Mode
delay(1000); // Delay of 1000 milli seconds or 1 second
mySerial.println("AT+CMGS=\"+917799036041\"\r"); // Replace x with mobile number +91
delay(1000);
mySerial.println("sim900a sms");// The SMS text you want to send
delay(100);
mySerial.println((char)26);// ASCII code of CTRL+Z
delay(1000);
}
void ReceiveMessage()
{
Serial.println("Received Message");
mySerial.println("AT+CNMI=2,2,0,0,0"); // AT Command to recieve a live SMS
delay(1000);
if (mySerial.available()>0)
{
msg=mySerial.read();
Serial.print(msg);
}
}
void MakeCall()
{
mySerial.println("ATD+917799036041;"); // ATDxxxxxxxxxx; -- watch out here for semicolon at the
end!!
Serial.println("Calling "); // print response over serial port
delay(5000);
}
void HangupCall()
{
mySerial.println("ATH");
Serial.println("Hangup Call");
delay(1000);
}
void ReceiveCall()
{
mySerial.println("ATA");
Serial.println("Received Call");
delay(1000);
{
call=mySerial.read();
 Serial.print(call);
}
}
void RedialCall()
{
mySerial.println("ATDL");
Serial.println("Redialing");
delay(1000);
}

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KamalK 2 years ago

I am making the project 'railway track detection system using Arduino '
Here is the coding of Arduino
#define trigPin1 A5////right
#define echoPin1 A4
#define irs A0
#define m1 2
#define m2 3

#define buzzer A2

long duration, distance,sensor1,sensor2;

String latitude ="28.6759786";//28.6759786,77.4357733
String longitude="";
int temp=0,i,ir=0;
boolean Serial_status=0;
int counter =0;
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600); ///baudrate bps
pinMode(trigPin1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(echoPin1, INPUT);
pinMode(buzzer, OUTPUT);
pinMode(m1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(m2, OUTPUT);
//digitalWrite(buzzer,HIGH);
delay(10000);
digitalWrite(buzzer,HIGH);
delay(1000);
Contests digitalWrite(buzzer,LOW);
Teachers delay(1000);
// tracking();
}

void loop()
{
ir=digitalRead(irs);
ultrasensor(trigPin1, echoPin1);
sensor1 = distance;
Serial.println(sensor1);
//delay(50);
if(ir==LOW)
{
digitalWrite(buzzer, HIGH);
digitalWrite(m1, LOW);
digitalWrite(m2, LOW);
tracking();
}
else if ((sensor1=2))
{
digitalWrite(buzzer, HIGH);
digitalWrite(m1, LOW);
digitalWrite(m2, LOW);
tracking1();
}

else
{
digitalWrite(buzzer,LOW);
digitalWrite(m1, HIGH);
digitalWrite(m2, HIGH);
}
delay(100);
}

void init_sms()
{
Serial.println("AT+CMGF=1");
delay(400);
Serial.println("AT+CMGS=\"+918742960961\""); // use your 10 digit cell no. here
delay(400);
}
void init_sms1()
{
Serial.println("AT+CMGF=1");
delay(400);
Serial.println("AT+CMGS=\"+919368389316\""); // use your 10 digit cell no. here
delay(400);
}

void send_data(String message)

{
Serial.println(message);
delay(200);
}

void send_sms()
{
Serial.write(26);
}

void tracking()
{
init_sms();
send_data("Track fault");
//send_data(latitude);
//send_data("Longitude:");
//send_data(longitude);
send_sms();
delay(5000);
init_sms1();
send_data("Track fault");
//send_data(latitude);
//send_data("Longitude:");
//send_data(longitude);
send_sms();
delay(5000);
}

void tracking1()
{
init_sms();
send_data("Obstraction Ahead");

send_sms();
delay(5000);
init_sms1();
send_data("Obstraction Ahead");
send_sms();
delay(5000);
}

void ultrasensor(int trigPin,int echoPin)

{
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW); // Added this line
delayMicroseconds(2); // Added this line
digitalWrite(trigPin, HIGH);
delayMicroseconds(10); // Added this line
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
duration = pulseIn(echoPin, HIGH);
distance = (duration/2) / 29.1;
}
Anyone please can explain the circuit diagram of

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rsasri 2 years ago

Hey!!!
Can u plez help me out????
what does "No Dial Tone" error means????
Is it necessary to use 2G sim or okay with any generation????

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Leeeeee 3 years ago

Can I make this module to send and receive message simultaneously? I want my project to send and
receive in real-time.

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DietrichD1 3 years ago

I've tried this project but how come the readings I get from the arduino to the gsm is like this H⸮⸮⸮⸮
B⸮i H⸮⸮⸮⸮B⸮i. Can anyone help me?

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muhammadameruzzaini 3 years ago

I have succeeded in this project using Arduino Mega.

To those whom not yet get it, here is the tips.
1. Coding is Good. No need to Worry about That.
2. Need Extra power Supply. For me, I use power supply unit of 5V to Vin (Arduino Mega)
3. I use pin 2 and 3 for 5VT and 5VR (remember to change it in coding).
Remember, TX (Arduino) goes to RX (sim900a) and vice versa. (i think they don't mention that in
here)
Done.
Email me if you guys don't understand. Ill help.

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zhikanggg 3 years ago

Hi there. May i check if there any different thing i need to do if i am using Arduino Mega instead? i
am not able to get it working despite following the setup..

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qian862004 4 years ago

can i use a nano sim card on the gsm sim900a?? PLEASE HELP!

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Gimiyoni 4 years ago

I connected the gsm with arduino as stated, it responds to commands like AT+CFUN and some other
than relating to sim card functionality, i have inserted a working simcard and still brings up CME
ERROR 10, I tried enabling the sim detection command AT+CSDT and inserted sim, still same error
for calling. When i unplug and power on the module again AT+CSDT goes back to 0. Is there
something I'm missing

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FitriRosli 4 years ago

Hi, may i know how can i use the message function to send a text to multiple contact?

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lalit.dhingra 4 years ago

Hi, I have been trying to run DTMF commands on SIM900A. My firmware version is
Revision:1137B10SIM900A32_ST_2012
It rejects AT+DDET commands. I looked into AT command set for SIM900 and it lacks a mention of
DDET commands.
People have written about using AT+DDET on SIM900 without any issues.
Can you guide me how can I use incoming DTMF on SIM900A

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hannanyusop 4 years ago

Hye. I also get the same output.. if I send "AT" so gsm it responds "4", supposedly "OK" or "Error".

3 days stuck on this problem. HELP!!!!

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Prateek18 5 years ago

Doesn't nodemcu works on 3.3v levels and gsm on 5v levels. How did you integrate the two, because
you haven't told about that.

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abdurakhmonov 4 years ago

Hi, I have the same module as you, but it's pins are different from your's. There is photos also of my
module.
🙏
Can you help me to connect it with Arduino , please.
If you can help me, please contact with me:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telegram: https://t.me/crazy_inventor
Thanks for your attention.

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 abdurakhmonov 4 years ago

Can I use it with Arduino Nano?

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ShankarB11 5 years ago

i would try to interface the sim800L gsm module to arduino UNo but the signal was not available
and i tried with 4 gsm modules the signal was not available and i used strip Antenna, GSM Antenna
and i also resistors connections also still it was not working please help to to get signal for this
modules thank you
http://uitechies.co.in/BBBcircuits/product.php?product=arduino-uno-r3-atmega328p

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sanalkumarpv44 5 years ago

I have uploaded the program successfully, but in the serial monitor while key in c I am getting out
put like this(@@@)

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Telscrt 5 years ago

Mine keeps blinking every one second no change

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conghos 5 years ago

Works like a charm with https://www.tinyosshop.com/arduino-gsm-shield !

I replaced SoftwareSerial mySerial(9, 10); using (2,3);

Thanks!
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Nkeugoa 5 years ago

Plz I connected my 3g Sim card to the Sim900 module, but the network led is not coming on , plz
what can I do

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KevinP3 5 years ago

How to power up Arduino and GSM SIM900A module from same supply?
Arduino power jack supports 9V 500mA and SIM900A supports 12V 2A.

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Prashanth R S 5 years ago

Sir, I have connected the 5v and gnd to the gsm module .network led is blinking and status led is
blinking slowly, but network is not established. I am using tata docomo 3G sim. Please help me

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mulugeta2008ece 5 years ago

where can i found sim900a library for proteus?

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Lakrellon 5 years ago

have you got any projects based on sim800L gsm/gprs module.

i want to use it to access uk gsm network

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 Aadityaraj1111205624 5 years ago

Please answer the questions given below...Please

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Dhanashri Bhoj 5 years ago

How to parse only text from whole string and store it into any variable?

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PallaviS22 5 years ago

I have done all the steps as per the guidance but i am to able to do any of the operation through
serial monitor . please help

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bryanm161 5 years ago

Hello Im planning to convert this to c# code, what library can i use for reference.

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AnimeshN2 5 years ago

My sim900A is blinking fast i think it is not getting connected to the network ...
On writing AT command I am getting reverse "???" what might be the problem

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AaronPrice 5 years ago

Hey. Super cool tutorial. I'm looking to use a GSM module to relay data from the ocean back to us
onshore. I'm searching for the module you have and am having some trouble finding it. Could you
link the website to which you purchased it below.
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smkiron 6 years ago

hello, i need your help,my GSM LED not blink continuously every 3 seconds like you mentioned in
your tutorial. i think it not connect to the network, how to i solve this problem? please, help me.

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smkiron 6 years ago

New module Sim900a whats problems sir

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MedasaryS 6 years ago

Hello,
I used the same code in my arduino+sim900a kit, it is perfectly uploaded, but not sending SMS or call
or receiving...
please suggest and if possible tell me how do i make it work or active GSM shield.

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WenukaB 7 years ago

 Hello,

My GSM Module is not connecting to the cellular network. The network status indicator is keep
blinking faster. (not every 3 seconds)

Can someone tell me how to fix that.

Thank you

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NitinC30 6 years ago

Which port of arduino we r generally used?? And in programing what we have to choose

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ΝίκοςΝ1 7 years ago

Hi there
i am getting the message "NO CARRIER"

Does anybody knows what it means?

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Happymacer 7 years ago

hi Mybotic I can't understand how this works, as to transmit the module draws some 2A, and that
draw using your connections resets the module as the supply voltage falls too low. This is a
commonly known issue with these modules. What did you do to make it work?

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