Safety information Radio devices have limitations in the vicinity of electronic devices: Switch the TC35 Terminal off when you are in a hospital or near medical devices like pacemakers or hearing aids. The Terminal may interfere with the operation of these devices.
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Contents Operating states / LED ......29 POWER DOWN ....... 30 Network search ....... 31 Standby ..........31 Talk ..........31 AT command control ......32 SW update ........... 33 Compatibility ........34 Compatibility with the predecessor, the M20 Terminal ......34 Certification / maintenance ....
Product description The TC35 Terminal is a compact GSM modem for the transfer of data, voice, SMS and faxes in GSM networks. Industrial standard interfaces and an integrated SIM card reader mean it can be used rapidly, easily and universally as a dual band GSM Terminal.
.eatures Product data Dual-band EGSM900 and GSM1800 Certified in accordance with GSM phase 2/2+ Output performance: Class 4 (2 W) for EGSM900 Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1800 Control via AT commands Input voltage range +8 V ... +30 V ...
Attaching The TC35 Terminal can be attached with two screws. Use screws approx. 50 mm long the Terminal and Ø 3 mm. The TC35 Terminal can be attached to a top-hat rail using an additional fixture (see the following page).
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Installation Mounting kit for top-hat rail installation The TC35 Terminal can be attached to a 35 mm top-hat rail using this mounting kit. There are two screws that are used to fix the top-hat rail adapter to the TC35 Terminal.
Antenna connector .ME (male) RS232 interface (V.24/V.28 on the D-Sub socket) Plug-in power The TC35 Terminal receives its power supply in a wide voltage range (+8 V ... +30 V) via supply unit the power supply connectors. Two additional control lines are used for switching the Terminal on/off (resetting).
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Reference potential for PD_IN and IGT_IN Use and operation The power supply is implemented by the +- and the GND wire. To switch the TC35 Terminal on, proceed as follows: Either activate the DTR control line via the RS232 interface ...
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.uses A permanently installed, non-replaceable fuse in the TC35 Terminal ensures electrical safety in the event of faults. Connect a fast 1.25 A fuse to the supply line of the positive supply voltage for general protection of the Terminal, see "Safety and installation...
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Voltages dips and interruption Connectible plug-in power supply unit Item Order no. Supplier Plug-in power supply 39001 Sphere Design unit for the TC35 Saarpfalz-Park 10 Terminal D-66450 Bexbach Saar Tel.: +49 6826 / 5200-0 .ax: +49 6826 / 5200-25 E-mail: info@spheredesign.de...
Three audio modes are prepared in the GSM module for this purpose. Mode 1 (default): The "Handset for Cellular Engine Siemens Terminal M20 T, MC35 T, TC35 T, DSB35" can be connected to the TC35 Terminal (approved configuration and recommended handset).
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Interface description Handset connector 1 MICN 2 EPN 3 EPP 4 MICP Purpose of the connectors/connections Signal PIN I/O Description Parameters name MICN DC: O Microphone input DC (no load): AC: I minus = 6.0 V ±10 % (MICP) MICP DC: O Microphone input = 0 V (MICN)
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0.15 80 MHz in accordance with ETS 300-342-1 Connectible handset Item Order no. Supplier Votronic handset HH-SI-30.3/ Votronic GmbH Handset for V1.1/0 Saarbrücker Str. 8 the TC35 Terminal D-86386 St. Ingbert Tel.: +49 6894 9255-44 .ax: +49 6894 9255-88...
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GSM 11.12 phase 2 to operate the Terminal. The SIM card (3 V type) must be inserted in the card holder to put the TC35 Terminal into operation. 1. Make sure that there is no voltage applied to the TC35 Terminal.
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Interface description 3. Insert the SIM card in the SIM card holder and push it back into the housing.
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Interface description Purpose of the connectors/connections Signal PIN I/O Description of the Parameters name GSM module connectors = 100 k Ω to GND CCIN Input for detection of the SIM card; = 0.4 V iLmax DECD=?JELA @ I = 0.1 mA = 1.95 V iHmin = 3.3 V...
Interface description The Bootbox BB35 enables software to be updated via the SIM interface. The Bootbox is connected instead of a SIM card (see "Bootbox BB35" on page 33). Interference immunity Electrostatic discharge requirements in accordance with ETS 300-342-1 Antenna connector A dual band antenna (GSM 900/1800) can be connected to the R.
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Interface description Transmission type and method Digitally modulated R. burst signal GMSK in accordance with GSM05.04 Half duplex Bidirectional Interference immunity Electrostatic discharge requirements in accordance with ETS 300-342-1 Electrical fast transient burst requirements (cable is >3 m) ...
PC. The customer application communicates with the TC35 Terminal or the TC35 GSM engine by means of AT cellular commands. The RS232 interface is implemented as a 9-pin D-Sub socket with a screw fitting.
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Interface description Purpose of the connectors/connections Signal PIN I/O Description Parameters name The functions active high > 5 V correspond to those low < 5 V of a serial interface logical 1 = low < 5 V on the basis of a logical 0 = high >...
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Interface description Interference immunity The connecting cable must not exceed 1.8 m in length. Nominal signal range: ±15 V Max. load current 1 A Electrical fast transient burst requirements not specified Surge immunity requirements not specified ...
If the recommended plug-in power supply unit is used, the ignition line is already connected to the supply voltage line, and the TC35 Terminal is thus immediately switched to the active state. It starts the network search and registers with network operator.
VBAT = operating voltage for the GSM module VDD = supply voltage from the module Activation of the RS232 control line DTR The TC35 Terminal can be switched on in the same way as via IGT_IN by activating the RS232 control line DTR (high signal). Note...
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To do this, the PD_IN Terminal reset line is active (high) for at least 3.5 s. This results in immediate, "hard" disconnection, with the TC35 Terminal unable to sign off correctly from the base station in the STANDBY and TALK operating states .
Operating states / LED The LEDs display the following operating states of the Terminal: Operating state After connecting the plug- On for 2 s in power supply unit POWER DOWN Network search or .lashes rapidly no SIM card is inserted ...
GSM network is available. POWER DOWN Once the operating voltage is applied (+ and GND), the TC35 Terminal is in the POWER DOWN state. The operating voltage for the GSM module is disconnected (the switching regulator is off).
.rom the TALK or STANDBY state: when the network is lost (out of range) Standby In the STANDBY state, the TC35 Terminal is ready to send and receive and registered in the network. Paging is performed with the GSM network in order to obtain...
AT command control The TC35 Terminal is controlled and programmed by means of AT commands. The AT command structure corresponds to the TC35 module used. The AT commands can be obtained from the ICM WM home page: www.siemens.com/wm.
SW update A SW update for the TC35 Terminal takes place via the RS232 interface or the SIM interface. These interfaces must be designed in such a way that the upgrading of the TC35 Terminal is integrated in the application. The software can be obtained from the ICM WM home page.
Compatibility Compatibility The direct predecessor of the TC35 Terminal is the M20 Terminal. with the predecessor, the The antenna connector is not compatible. M20 Terminal The modified version (passive version) of the Votronic handset must be operated at the audio interface in accordance with HH-SI-30.3/V1.1/0.
Certification / maintenance Certification The TC35 with its IMEI number is approved for operation in GSM networks and complies with the following EU directives: Directive 89/336/EEC on electromagnetic compatibility Directive 98/13/EC, CTR 19 and CTR 20, on telecommunications Terminal equipment ...
Index Accessories 8 Network search 31 Antenna connector 4, 11, 21 AT command control 32 Operating state 29 Audio 7 Overview 4 Overvoltage 13 Bootbox 33 Package contents / scope of Certification 7, 35 delivery 9 Compatibility 34 Plug-in power supply unit 4, 11 Polarity reversal 13 Power down 30 Data 7...
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Issued by Siemens AG ICM Wireless Modules Haidenau Platz 1, D-81667 Munich Germany www.siemens.com/wm Subject to changes in technology and availability. Order no.: A31008-H8600-A1-1-7619 Printed in Germany Wireless be inspired Modules...