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Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF USE This document contains information for the Iridium 9602/9602N Short Burst Data Transceiver and accompanying accessories (“Product”) is provided “as is.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Revision History Revision 1.1 1.2 Date 15-Apr-10 27-Jan-15 Comment Initial Product Release Updated to include 9602N (Draft 2) Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Contents Revision History ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Contents ................................................................................................................................................
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Description CE ESS ETC FA FCC GND GSS IC IMEI LBT Conformité Européene (V.24 signal) Clear To Send. This signal is used to control the flow of data to the Iridium 9602/9602N Direct Current (V.24 signal) Data Carrier Detect Data Communications Equipment.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 1 Product Overview The Iridium 9602/9602N Short Burst Data Only Transceiver (9602/9602N) is designed to be integrated into a wireless data application with other host system hardware and software to produce a full solution designed for a specific application or vertical market.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 1.2 Transceiver Packaging and Regulatory Certification The 9602/9602N SBD Transceiver is a regulatory approved daughter module transceiver that can be fitted within an enclosed host system.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Table 1a: 9602N Regulatory and Technical Certifications. Regulatory Approvals CE FCC Industry Canada Radio Tests ETSI EN 301 441 V1.1.1 (2000-05) EMC Tests ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011) ETSI EN 301 489-20 V1.2.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 1.3 Software Revision Product Developers should read this document in conjunction with the “Software Release Notes” relevant to the revision of the software that is loaded into their 9602/9602N SBD Transceiver.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 1.6 RF Exposure This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Antenna gain must be below: 3.0 dBi.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice L'appareil hôte doit être étiqueté comme il faut pour permettre l'identification des modules qui s'y trouvent. L'étiquette de certification du module donné doit être posée sur l'appareil hôte à un endroit bien en vue en tout temps.
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Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 2 Physical Specification For illustrative purposes a picture of the Iridium 9602 SBD Transceiver Module is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Iridium 9602 SBD Transceiver Front and Back Views *Note: The appearance of the 9602N is identical to the 9602 with the exception of the part marking on the label. 2.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Figure 2 General Assembly and Dimensions of the 9602/9602N SBD Transceiver Module (Not to scale, dimensions in millimeters) This drawing shows some of the key dimensions within the 9602/9602N specify the mechanical position of its connectors with respect to its mounting holes.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 2.2 Mechanical Dimensions – Motherboard Mounting The 9602/9602N SBD Transceiver must be fitted within an enclosed host system. With appropriate external connections, the host system motherboard and host system enclosure can be designed to meet full transceiver regulatory tests.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Figure 4 Example host system motherboard footprint showing mounting position of 9602/9602N (Not to scale. Dimensions in millimeters) Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Notes for Figure 4 1. This example of a host system motherboard footprint is shown for illustrative purposes only. The host system may require a different PCB layout or mechanical arrangement. 2. The 9602/9602N is designed to be incorporated within a host system.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 2.3 Environmental 2.3.1 Environmental Specification The environmental specifications of the 9602/9602N are summarized in Table 5 below.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Table 6a: 9602N Environmental Tests Test Name Test Reference Thermal Shock EN60068-2-14:2009 Humidity IEC60068-2-78:2002 Vibration IEC60068-2-64:2008 Vibration SAE J1455: 2012 Section 4.10 Shock EN60068-2-27:2009 Shock SAE J1455: 2012 Section 4.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 3.1.1 User Connector Type The connector on the 9602/9602N is a Samtec low-profile header connector, part number FTSH-110-01L-DV. This connector provides the ability for a stackable board to board configuration, allowing connection to the host system motherboard. Data sheets on these connectors can be found at: http://www.samtec.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Table 8: Limits for 3.3V Digital Signals Parameter Symbol Min Input High Voltage Input Low Voltage Output High Voltage Output Low Voltage Low Level Output Current High Level Output Current VIH VIL VOH VOL IOL IOH 2.0 -0.3 2.4 Typ Max Unit 5.5 0.8 V V V V mA mA 0.4 4.4 5.5 Figure 5 provides a reference for the pin designation.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 3.2 DC Power Interface The DC power interface is comprised of the DC power inputs and a control signals as summarized in Table 7.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 3.2.1 Power On/Off Control An external on/off input is provided on a pin of the User connector. The 9602/9602N starts up when power is applied and the power on/off input is high. As long as the input voltage is applied, logic high on this line turns the transceiver on and a logic low turns it off.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Figure 6 9602/9602N Typical Supply Current Profile 3.3 Serial Data Interface The Serial data interface is used to both command the 9602/9602N and transfer user data to and from the Transceiver. The 9602/9602N presents a 9-wire data port to the FA (Field Application), where the interface is at 3.3V digital signal levels.
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Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Notes: 1. RTS/CTS flow control, when enabled, is only used when the data port is in SBD data mode. In AT command mode, RTS is ignored and CTS is driven ON (low). 2. If the DC input to the modem is to be disconnected, the developer will need to “tri-state” the serial interface to prevent a possible latch-up condition. 3.3.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 3.3.4 Serial port signal levels 3.3.4.1 Data Port Inputs The inputs on the 9602/9602N serial port (RTS, DTR and TXD) will operate correctly at 3.3V digital signal levels. RS-232 interface chips can be fitted to the host system motherboard if connection to an external RS232 link is required.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice The wait time between search windows is reset to 4 seconds every time a search succeeds. Otherwise it continues to increase. So if the +SBDI attempt fails to find the ring channel, the search window does not reset to 4 seconds. Note that the behavior of +CIEV:1 is identical in to that of the Network Available output. 3.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 4.2.1 Antenna Characteristics The 9602/9602N should be connected to an Iridium-band antenna with the following antenna connector characteristics as described in Table 11. Table 11: Antenna Characteristics Parameter Impedance Gain Polarization VSWR (maximum operational) Value 50 Ohms nominal 3dBi RHCP 1.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice Figure 7: Equivalent circuit for GPS connection when GPS path is active and 9602/9602N is not transmitting 4.4 Radio Interface Specifications The RF interface requirements for the 9602/9602N are summarized in Table 12 below. Table 12: General RF Parameters Parameter Value Frequency Range 1616 MHz to 1626.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 4.5 Radio Characteristics Table 13 contains radio characteristics of the 9602/9602N SBD Transceiver.
Iridium Communications Inc. 9602 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.2 (DRAFT 2) Information Contained in this Guide is Subject to Change Without Notice 5 AT Command Set Description The 9602/9602N is configured and operated through the use of AT commands. See the “ISU AT Command Reference” for the full set of AT commands and responses.
