SIM800 Series_Serial Port

_Application Note
GPRS Module

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Document Title: SIM800 Series_Serial Port_Application Note

Version: 1.03
Date: 2020-06-18
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About Document

Version History

Version Date Owner What is new

V1.00 2013-08-01 YangMing New version
V1.01 2014-08-05 ChenHaibing Chapter Scope, Add projects
Chapter 6.5,Update the Table 3
Chapter 7,Add dual serial function and AT+CMNRP
V1.02 2016-11-17 Chenhaibing Chapter 5, modify the software flow control
Youxiuying Chapter 7, Add dual serial function of SIM800C and
SIM800C-DS
V1.03 2020-06-15 Fumei.zeng Change the style
/Wenjie.Lai

Scope

This document presents the AT command of Serial port operation and application examples. This document
can apply to SIM800 series modules with serial port function.

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Contents

About Document ..................................................................................................................................3

Version History ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Scope .................................................................................................................................................... 3

Contents ................................................................................................................................................4

1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................8
1.1 Purpose of the document ............................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Related documents ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Conventions and abbreviations ................................................................................................... 8

2 Connection .....................................................................................................................................9

3 URC Rule ...................................................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Communication with MCU ........................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Communication with PC(RS232) .............................................................................................. 12

4 Synchronize Band Rate ..............................................................................................................14

4.1 URC may appended with “DS” .................................................................................................. 15

5 Flow Control ................................................................................................................................16

5.1 Software Flow Control (XON/XOFF flow control) ...................................................................... 16
5.2 Hardware Flow Control (RTS/CTS flow control) ........................................................................ 17

6 Control Signals ............................................................................................................................18

6.1 CTS ........................................................................................................................................... 18
6.2 RTS ........................................................................................................................................... 18
6.3 DCD .......................................................................................................................................... 18
6.4 DTR .......................................................................................................................................... 18
6.5 RI .............................................................................................................................................. 19

7 Dual Serial Port Function ...........................................................................................................22

7.1 Dual Serial Port Pin Definition ................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Restrictions of AT Command on Dual Serial Port Mode ............................................................ 25
7.3 Sleep Mode 1 of Dual Serial Port .............................................................................................. 26
7.3.1 Enter Sleep via UART1 .................................................................................................. 26
7.3.2 Exit Sleep via UART1 ..................................................................................................... 26
7.3.3 Enter Sleep via UART2 .................................................................................................. 26
7.3.4 Exit Sleep via UART2 ..................................................................................................... 27
7.4 Sleep Mode 2 of Dual Serial Port .............................................................................................. 27
7.4.1 Enter Sleep via UART1 .................................................................................................. 27
7.4.2 Exit Sleep via UART1 ..................................................................................................... 28
7.4.3 Enter Sleep via UART2 .................................................................................................. 28

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7.4.4 Exit Sleep via UART2 ..................................................................................................... 29

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Table Index

Table 1: Logic levels of the serial port ......................................................................................................... 11

Table 2: The voltage of RS232 .................................................................................................................... 12
Table 3: RI responds ................................................................................................................................... 19
Table 4: AT+CFGRI Indicate RI when using URC ....................................................................................... 20
Table 5: The dual serial pin of SIM800H and SIM800L ............................................................................... 22
Table 6: The dual serial pin of SIM800 and SIM800M64............................................................................. 22
Table 7: Dual serial port feature .................................................................................................................. 23
Table 8: The dual serial pin of SIM800C and SIM800C-DS ........................................................................ 24
Table 9: AT command restricted on dual serial port mode .......................................................................... 25

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Figure Index

Figure 1: Connection of the serial interfaces in full modem mode ................................................................ 9

Figure 2: Connection of the serial interfaces in null modem mode ............................................................... 9
Figure 3: The lever shifter by buffer with open drain outputs ...................................................................... 12
Figure 4: The lever shifter by transistor for communication with MCU ........................................................ 12
Figure 5: The lever shifter by SP3238E for communication with PC ........................................................... 13
Figure 6: Synchronizing baud rate flow chart .............................................................................................. 14
Figure 7: Behaviors of RI ............................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 8: Connection of the serial interfaces ..................................................................................................... 24
Figure 9: Connection of the serial interfaces............................................................................................... 25

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1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the document

This document describes the serial interface of the modules and how to take it into account in client’s
application design. This document can help user quickly understand serial interface of the modules.

1.2 Related documents

[1] SIM800 Series_AT Command Manual

[2] SIM800 Series_TCPIP_Application Note

1.3 Conventions and abbreviations

Abbreviation Description
DCE Data Communication Equipment
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver and transmitter

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2 Connection

SIM800 series is designed as a DCE (Data Communication Equipment). It provides a full modem serial port
which is used for data transmission and for sending AT commands. The serial port contains data lines TXD
and RXD, hardware flow control lines RTS and CTS, status lines DTR, DCD and RI. Serial port interface is
available which complies with 2.80 Volts interface.

When the module is used in full modem mode for data transmission, all the signal lines should be
connected. The following figure shows the connection between module and client (DTE) in full modem
mode.

MODULE (DCE) CUSTOMER (DTE)

Serial port Serial port

TXD TXD
RXD RXD
RTS RTS
CTS CTS
DTR DTR
DCD DCD
RI RING
GND GND

Figure 1: Connection of the serial interfaces in full modem mode

When the module is used in null modem (no handshaking) mode for data transmission，only RXD and TXD
are used in user’s application, other serial pins should be kept open. The following figure shows the
connection between module and client (DTE) in null modem mode.

MODULE (DCE) CUSTOMER (DTE)

Serial port Serial port

TXD TXD
RXD RXD
RTS RTS
CTS CTS
DTR DTR
DCD DCD
RI RING
GND GND

Figure 2: Connection of the serial interfaces in null modem mode

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NOTE

The DTR signal must pulled to low level voltage when DTE is sending data to module. If DTR does not
connect with DTE, DTR must be connected to GND via a 10K resistor.

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3 URC Rule

The significant levels are 0V (for low data bit or ON condition) and 2.80V (for high data bit or OFF condition).
For electrical characteristics please refer to the following table.

Table 1: Logic levels of the serial port

Parameter Min Max Unit

VIL 0 0.4 V

VIH 2.4 3.0 V

VOL 0 0.1 V

VOH 2.7 3.0 V

If user’s MCU or PC’s voltage is out of the range, lever shifter needs to be used.

3.1 Communication with MCU

The module can choose the lever shifter by buffer with open drain outputs (e.g. NC7WZ07) or transistor.

By buffer with open drain outputs:

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Figure 3: The lever shifter by buffer with open drain outputs

By transistor:

Figure 4: The lever shifter by transistor for communication with MCU

NOTE

VDD_EXT is supplied by the module(2.80V)，VCC_MCU is voltage of user UART interface.

3.2 Communication with PC(RS232)

Table 2: The voltage of RS232

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Parameter Transmitter capable Receiver capable Unit

Logic 0 +5…+15 +3…+25 V
Logic 1 -5… -15 -3…-25 V
Undefined - -3…+3 V

It is suggested doing the lever shifter by RS-232 transceivers (e.g.SP3238E or MAX3221 etc.)

Connect all signals:

Figure 5: The lever shifter by SP3238E for communication with PC

If just RXD and TXD are connected, MAX3221can be chosen for the lever shifter.

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4 Synchronize Band Rate

SIM800 series is designed in autobauding mode by default. Autobauding allows SIM800 series to
automatically detect the baud rate of the host device. In application, host device must to synchronize the
baud rate with SIM800 series. Host device must firstly send character "AT" or "at" to synchronize the baud
rate. It is recommended to send "AT" until host device receives the "OK" response, which means host
device and SIM800 series are correctly synchronized. Once the baud rate is synchronized, it is suggested
to use AT command "AT+IPR" to set SIM800 series baud rate according the host baud rate. Following
figure shows the flow of synchronization of baud rate between SIM800 series and host device.

Start

Power on module

Send “AT” to
module

Receives the
“OK” response No

Yes

Set module baud

rate according to
host device

End

Figure 6: Synchronizing baud rate flow chart

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4.1 URC may appended with “DS”

Here is a list shows which URC may be appended with “DS”:

URC on SIM slot 1 URC on SIM slot 2

RING RINGDS
MO RING MO RINGDS
MO CONNECTED MO CONNECTEDDS
+CCWA: +CCWADS:
+CLCC: +CLCCDS:
+CLIP: +CLIPDS:
+COLP: +COLPDS:
AT Commands According
+CPIN: +CPINDS:
to GSM07.07
+CR: +CRDS:
+CRING: +CRINGDS
+CREG: +CREGDS:
+CGREG: +CGREGDS:
+CSSI: +CSSIDS:
+CSSU: +CSSUDS:
+CUSD: +CUSDDS:
+CMTI: +CMTIDS:
AT Commands According
+CMT: +CMTDS:
to GSM07.05
+CDS: +CDSDS:
AT Commands for SIM
+STKPCI: +STKPCIDS:
Application Toolkit
AT Commands for GPRS +PDP: +PDPDS:
AT Commands for IP + SAPBR: +SAPBRDS:
+CSMINS: +CSMINSDS:
+CDRIND: +CDRINDDS:
AT Commands Special
+CSQN: +CSQNDS:
for SIMCom
Call Ready Call Ready DS
SMS Ready SMS Ready DS

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5 Flow Control

Flow control is very important for correct communication between the module (DCE) and host device (DTE).
In cases of a data or fax call, the sending device is transferring data faster than the receiving side is ready
to accept. When the receiving buffer reaches its capacity, the receiving device should be capable to pause
the sending device until it catches up.

SIM800 series is designed as no flow control by default. The AT command "AT+IFC" can be used to enable
the hardware flow control or software flow control, which are basically two approaches to achieve data flow
control.

5.1 Software Flow Control (XON/XOFF flow control)

Software flow control sends different characters to stop (XOFF, decimal 19) and resume (XON, decimal 17)
data flow. It is quite useful in some applications that only use three wires on the serial interface.

The AT command "AT+IFC=1,1" can be used to enable software flow control in the DTE interface and within
module. This setting is stored by AT&W.

Ensure that any communications software package (e.g. ProComm Plus, Hyper terminal or WinFax Pro)
uses software flow control.

The following three special character have been used in the software flow control: XON(0x11)，XOFF(0x13),

ESCAPE(0x77). That how to use these function character is list as followings:

When the MCU has received much data from the modem by the serial port and the data can’t be handled in
time, the MCU can directly send the XOFF to inform the modem to stop sending data.

After the part or all of data have been handled by the MCU, the MCU need send XON to inform the modem
continue to send the rest of the data.

Because the data sent to modem may include the character of 0x11, 0x13 and 0x77, the MCU must convert
these characters and then send them to modem, or the modem will mistake these data for the control
character of XON, XOFF and ESCAPE. The 0x11 convert to 0x77 0xEE two character, 0x13 to 0x77 0xEC
and 0x77 to 0x77 0x88. When receiving these data that begin with 0x77, the modem will automatically
restore them into the original data.

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In the same way, when the modem received much data from the MCU and these data can not be handled in
time, the modem will send XOFF to inform the MCU to stop sending data. So it is essential that the MCU is
able to monitor the data from the modem whether these are character of XON, XOFF and ESCAPE.

After the part or all of data have been handled by modem, the modem need send XON to inform the MCU
continue to send the rest of the data.

Because the data sent to MCU may include the character of 0x11, 0x13 and 0x77, the modem will convert
these characters and then send them to MCU, or the MCU will mistake these data for the control character
of XON, XOFF and ESCAPE. The 0x11 convert to 0x77 0xEE two character, 0x13 to 0x77 0xEC and 0x77
to 0x77 0x88. When receiving these data that begin with 0x77, the MCU must restore them into the original
data to hand them over to upper application.

5.2 Hardware Flow Control (RTS/CTS flow control)

Hardware flow control achieves the data flow control by controlling the RTS/CTS line. When the data
transfer should be suspended, the CTS line is set inactive until the transfer from the receiving buffer has
been completed. When the receiving buffer is OK to receive more data, CTS goes active once again.

The AT command "AT+IFC=2,2" can be used to enable hardware flow control in the DTE interface and
within module. This setting is stored by AT&W.

To achieve hardware flow control, ensure that the RTS/CTS lines are present on user’s application platform.

NOTE

The DTR signal must be pulled to low level voltage when DTE is sending data to the module.
Otherwise, the CTS signal may always not be asserted by module and the handshaking will not be
established.

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6 Control Signals

6.1 CTS

This signal is asserted by the module to inform the DTE device that transmission may begin. RTS and CTS
are commonly used as handshaking signals to moderate the flow of data into the module.

6.2 RTS

This signal is asserted (low level) to prepare the module (DCE) for accepting transmitted data from the DTE
device.

6.3 DCD

The AT command AT&C can be used to set DCD function mode. When set "AT&C0", DCD line is always ON
(low). When set "AT&C1", DCD line is ON (low) only in the presence of data carrier.

6.4 DTR

Module will automatically go into SLEEP mode (set AT+CSCLK=1) if DTR is set to high level and there is no
on air and no hardware interrupt (such as GPIO interrupt or data on serial port). In this case, the current
consumption of module will reduce to the minimal level. During SLEEP mode, the module can still receive
paging message and SMS from the system normally. If DTR Pin is pulled down to a low level, this signal will
wake up module from SLEEP mode. The serial port will be active after DTR changes to low level about
50ms. DTR must be held low during the call.

The AT command “AT&D” can be used to set DTR function mode.

 When it is set to "AT&D0", TA ignores status on DTR.
 When it is set to "AT&D1", ON (low)->OFF (high) on DTR: module will be changed to command
mode when the connected call is remained.
 When it is set to "AT&D2", ON->OFF on DTR and pull DTR to high more than the time that the

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setting value by ATS10: call is disconnected, module is changed to command mode.

TCP/IP applications only support AT&D1 and AT&D0. In TCP/IP application (for more detail, please refer to
TCP/IP application NOTE), DTR line of serial port can also be used to switch from data mode to command
mode. To use this method, AT&D1 should be set firstly. Pull DTR line to ground for at least 1 second and
then pull up, the module will switch from data mode to command mode and OK will be returned which
indicates the module is in command mode.

6.5 RI

RI responds as table 3.

Table 3: RI responds

State RI respond
Standby HIGH
AT Commands According to GSM07.07 RING
Calling (include Voice and Data) If the module is used as caller, the RI will maintain high.
(NOT controlled by the setting of CFGRI) But when it is used as receiver, the responses of RI are
listed in the following:
Change to LOW, then:

（1）Change to HIGH when call is established;

（2）Change to HIGH when ATH command is executed;

（3）Change to HIGH when sender hangs up;

（4）Change to HIGH when SMS is received.

SMS When receiving SMS, the RI will be changed to LOW and

(NOT controlled by the setting of CFGRI) hold at low level for about 120 ms, then it is changed to
HIGH; meanwhile the module will report following URCs:
+CMTI:
+CMT:
+CDS:
TCPIP When execute following TCPIP AT command, the RI will
(Controlled by the setting of CFGRI) be changed to LOW and hold at low level for about 120
ms, then it is changed to HIGH.

（1）TCP activate the account by the AT+CIICR command

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（2）TCP deactivate the account by the AT+CIPSHUT

command

（3）TCP create the connect by AT+CIPSTART command

（4）TCP close the connect by AT+CIPCLOSE command

（5）TCP send data by AT+CIPSEND command

（6）When receiving TCPIP data

FTP When FTP reports URCs, the RI will be changed to LOW

(Controlled by the setting of CFGRI) and hold at low level for about 120 ms, then it is changed
to HIGH.
URC When report following URCs, the RI will be changed to
(controlled by the setting of CFGRI) LOW and hold at low level for about 120 ms, then it is
changed to HIGH.
UNDER-VOLTAGE WARNNING
OVER-VOLTAGE WARNNING
Call Ready
ALARM RING

RI
HIGH
...... ......
Power ......

LOW Hang on
Ring
MO or MT hang
up

RI
HIGH 120m

LOW
SMS received or URC

Figure 7: Behaviors of RI

Table 4: AT+CFGRI Indicate RI when using URC

AT+CFGRI Indicate RI when using URC

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Read Command Response

AT+CFGRI? +CFGRI: <status>

OK
Write Command Response
AT+CFGRI=<status> OK
or
ERROR
Reference Note

Defined Values

<status> 0 off
1 on

It’s recommended connect the RI to an interrupt port of MCU. It can be used for waking up from power
saving mode. That means the MCU will receive an interrupt while a falling edge coming on RI.

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7 Dual Serial Port Function

SM800H, SIM800L, SIM800, SIM800M64, SIM800C and SIM800C-DS support the dual serial port function.

7.1 Dual Serial Port Pin Definition

SM800H, SIM800L, SIM800 and SIM800M64 support the dual serial port function, the hardware will support
one full serial port (UART2) and one 3-line serial port (UART1) at the same time. This dual serial port
function must set by the AT command of "AT+CMNRP=1" on the UART1 port before using. If the customer
needs the dual serial port function, the hardware must be designed as the following table:

Table 5: The dual serial pin of SIM800H and SIM800L

Serial port1 Name Pin Direction Description

UART1_TXD TXD 32 out Used by update software
UART1_RXD RXD 31 in
Serial port2 Name Pin Direction Description
UART2_TXD RTS 33 out
UART2_RXD CTS 34 in
UART2_RTS UART_RI 68 in Clear to send
UART2_CTS UART_DCD 70 out Require to send
UART2_DTR UART_DTR 69 in
UART2_RI ROW4 63 out
UART2_DCD COL4 24 out

Table 6: The dual serial pin of SIM800 and SIM800M64

Serial port1 Name Pin Direction Description

UART1_TXD TXD 9 out Used by update software
UART1_RXD RXD 10 in
Serial port2 Name Pin Direction Description
UART2_TXD RTS 8 out
UART2_RXD CTS 7 in
UART2_RTS UART_RI 4 in Clear to send

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UART2_CTS UART_DCD 5 out Require to send

UART2_DTR UART_DTR 3 in
UART2_RI ROW4 40 out
UART2_DCD COL4 47 out

NOTE

1: The dual serial port function needs two pin of COL4 and ROW4.
2: The AT command of AT+CMNRP" only can be executed on UART1.
3: Only B05 and later version support dual serial port function.

Table 7: Dual serial port feature

AT+CMNRP Dual serial port feature

Read Command Response
AT+CMNRP=? +CMNRP: (0-1)

OK
Read Command Response
AT+CMNRP? +CMNRP: <mode>

OK
Write Command Response
AT+CMNRP=<mode> OK
or
ERROR
Parameter Saving Mode AT&W_SAVE
Max Response Time -
Reference Note

Defined Values

<mode> 0 single serial port mode, disable uart port 2.

1 dual serial port mode, enable uart port 2.

The following figure shows the connection between module and client (DTE), the figure suits for
SIM800H, SIM800L, SIM800 and SIM800M64.

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MODULE (DCE) CUSTOMER (DTE)

UART2 Serial port1

UART2_TXD TXD
UART2_RXD RXD
UART2_RTS RTS
UART2_CTS CTS
UART2_DTR DTR
UART2_DCD DCD
UART2_RI RING

UART1 Serial port2

UART1_TXD TXD
UART1_RXD RXD

Figure 8: Connection of the serial interfaces

SM800C and SIM800C-DS support the dual serial port function, the hardware will support one full serial
port (UART1) and one 3-line serial port (UART2) at the same time. If the customer needs the dual serial port
function, the hardware must be designed as the following table:

Table 8: The dual serial pin of SIM800C and SIM800C-DS

Serial port1 Name Pin Direction Description

UART1_TXD UART1_TXD 1 out Used by update software
UART1_RXD UART1_RXD 2 in
UART1_RTS UART1_RTS 3 in Clear to send
UART1_CTS UART1_CTS 4 out Require to send
UART1_DTR UART1_DTR 6 in
UART1_RI UART1_RI 7 out
UART1_DCD UART1_DCD 5 out
Serial port2 Name Pin Direction Description
UART2_TXD UART2_TXD 22 out
UART2_RXD UART2_RXD 23 in

The following figure shows the connection between module and client (DTE), the figure suits for
SIM800C and SIM800C-DS.

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MODULE (DCE) CUSTOMER (DTE)

UART1 Serial port1

UART1_TXD TXD
UART1_RXD RXD
UART1_RTS RTS
UART1_CTS CTS
UART1_DTR DTR
UART1_DCD DCD
UART1_RI RING

UART2 Serial port2

UART2_TXD TXD
UART2_RXD RXD

Figure 9: Connection of the serial interfaces

7.2 Restrictions of AT Command on Dual Serial Port Mode

When the module works on dual serial port mode, some of AT command can only be executed on one serial
port, these AT commands list in following table:

Table 9: AT command restricted on dual serial port mode

The following figure suits for SIM800H, SIM800L, SIM800 and SIM800M64.

AT command UART1 UART2 Note

AT+IFC=2,2 Not support Support UART1 don’t contain CTS and RTS pin
AT+CSCLK=1 Not support Support UART1 don’t contain DTR pin
ATD*99# (PPP) Not support Support UART1 will lost data after PPP connected
AT+CSCLK=2 Support Not support The RXD of UART2 cannot be used as
interruption
AT+CMNRP=0 Support Not support
AT+CMNRP=1 Support Not support

The following figure suits for SIM800C and SIM800C-DS.

AT command UART1 UART2 Note

AT+IFC=2,2 Support Not support UART2 don’t contain CTS and RTS pin
AT+CSCLK=1 Support Not support UART2 don’t contain DTR pin
ATD*99# (PPP) Support Not support UART2 will lost data after PPP connected
AT+CSCLK=2 Support Support

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7.3 Sleep Mode 1 of Dual Serial Port

This chapter suits for SIM800H, SIM800L, SIM800 and SIM800M64.

On dual serial port mode, the UART1 and UART2 both are autobauding rate (the value of "AT+IPR" is 0).
The module cannot enter sleep mode in the absence of synchronous serial port baud rate after module
power on. Only the UART1 and UART2 have both synchronized baud rate, the module can enter sleep
mode.

7.3.1 Enter Sleep via UART1

On dual serial port mode, UART1 only contain 3 lines (TXD, RXD, and GND). Only the sleep mode2 can be
used. After setting "AT+CSCLK=2" command, the module will continuously monitor the serial port data
signal. When there is no data transfer over 5 seconds on the serial port and there is no on air and hardware
interrupts (such as GPIO interrupt), the module will enter sleep mode2 automatically. At this sleep mode,
the module also can receive incoming call and new SMS from network.

7.3.2 Exit Sleep via UART1

When the module is in sleep mode2 (AT+CSCLK=2), the following methods can wake up it.
 Receive a voice or data call from network.
 Receive a SMS from network.
 Receive external interrupt.
 UART1 receive data (the first character will lose).

NOTE

AT command from UART2 can not wake up the module; pull down DTR pin of UART2 can not wake up
the module too.

7.3.3 Enter Sleep via UART2

Customer can control the module to enter or exit the sleep mode1 (AT+CSCLK=1) by DTR signal. When
DTR is in high level and without interrupt (on air and hardware such as GPIO interrupt or data on serial port),
the module will enter sleep mode1 automatically. In this mode, the module can still receive paging or SMS

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from network but the serial port is not accessible.

7.3.4 Exit Sleep via UART2

When the module is in sleep mode1 (AT+CSCLK=1), the following methods can wake up it.
 Receive a voice or data call from network.
 Receive a SMS from network.
 Receive external interrupt.
 Pull down DTR pin.

After module has received incoming call or new SMS, serial port can report URC, but the serial port can not
input AT command. Only after the DTR pin of UART2 pull to low level for 50ms, the serial port can input AT
command.

NOTE

The AT command from UART1 can not wake up the module.

7.4 Sleep Mode 2 of Dual Serial Port

This chapter suits for SIM800C and SIM800C-DS.

On dual serial port mode, the UART1 and UART2 both are autobauding rate (the value of "AT+IPR" is 0).
The module cannot enter sleep mode in the absence of synchronous serial port baud rate after module
power on. Only the UART1 and UART2 have both synchronized baud rate, the module can enter sleep
mode.

7.4.1 Enter Sleep via UART1

Customer can control the module to enter or exit the sleep mode1 (AT+CSCLK=1) by DTR signal. When
DTR is in high level and without interrupt (on air and hardware such as GPIO interrupt or data on serial port),
the module will enter sleep mode1 automatically. In this mode, the module can still receive paging or SMS
from network but the serial port is not accessible.

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After setting "AT+CSCLK=2" command, the module will continuously monitor the serial port data signal.
When there is no data transfer over 5 seconds on the serial port and there is no on air and hardware
interrupts (such as GPIO interrupt), the module will enter sleep mode2 automatically. At this sleep mode,
the module also can receive incoming call and new SMS from network.

7.4.2 Exit Sleep via UART1

When the module is in sleep mode1 (AT+CSCLK=1), the following methods can wake up it.
 Receive a voice or data call from network.
 Receive a SMS from network.
 Receive external interrupt.
 Pull down DTR pin.

After module has received incoming call or new SMS, serial port can report URC, but the serial port cannot
input AT command. Only after the DTR pin of UART2 pull to low level for 50ms, the serial port can input AT
command.

When the module is in sleep mode2 (AT+CSCLK=2), the following methods can wake up it.
 Receive a voice or data call from network.
 Receive a SMS from network.
 Receive external interrupt.
 UART1 receive data (the first character will lose).

NOTE

The AT command from UART2 cannot wake up the module.

7.4.3 Enter Sleep via UART2

On dual serial port mode, UART2 only contain 3 lines (TXD, RXD, and GND). Only the sleep mode2 can be
used. After setting "AT+CSCLK=2" command, the module will continuously monitor the serial port data
signal. When there is no data transfer over 5 seconds on the serial port and there is no on air and hardware
interrupts (such as GPIO interrupt), the module will enter sleep mode2 automatically. At this sleep mode,
the module also can receive incoming call and new SMS from network.

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7.4.4 Exit Sleep via UART2

When the module is in sleep mode2 (AT+CSCLK=2), the following methods can wake up it.
 Receive a voice or data call from network.
 Receive a SMS from network.
 Receive external interrupt.
 UART2 receive data (the first character will lose).

NOTE

AT command from UART1 cannot wake up the module; pull down DTR pin of UART1 cannot wake up
the module too.

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