Continental Automotive Systems FANW Module with Multi-Band LTE, WCDMA, 2.4/5GHz WLAN User Manual FANW OEM Integration Manual v3
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Module with Multi-Band LTE, WCDMA, 2.4/5GHz WLAN FANW OEM Integration Manual v3
Contents
- 1. User Manual
- 2. Manual
Manual
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Operation Guide for FANW Module
1.
Product Overview
FANW wireless module is a proprietary modem designed and manufactured by Continental
Automotive Systems, Inc. The modem will be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules
(DCMs) designed and produced by Continental for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will b
installed into vehicles during the OEM’s factory assembly process and will not be accessible
without use of special tools. Primary use
connections to Telematics Service Providers (TSP). FANW also supports WiFi
used provide WiFi Hotspot functionality within the vehicle.
Fig. 1. Top view of FANW module. Fig. 2. Bottom view of FANW module.
FANW Feature Table:
Feature
Cellular Operating Bands
WiFi Operating Bands and Protocols
Application Interface
FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
Operation Guide for FANW Module
FANW wireless module is a proprietary modem designed and manufactured by Continental
Automotive Systems, Inc. The modem will be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules
(DCMs) designed and produced by Continental for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will b
installed into vehicles during the OEM’s factory assembly process and will not be accessible
without use of special tools. Primary use
-cases are data-
centric with data and voice
connections to Telematics Service Providers (TSP). FANW also supports WiFi
used provide WiFi Hotspot functionality within the vehicle.
Fig. 1. Top view of FANW module. Fig. 2. Bottom view of FANW module.
Description
LTE FDD: 17, 4, 2 and 5
WCDMA: II and V
WiFi Operating Bands and Protocols
2.4 GHz:
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n
5 GHz:
- 802.11a
- 802.11n
USB
4 wire UART
2 wire UART
Audio: PCM
ACC_POWER_ON pin
Hardware Reset Pin
FANW wireless module is a proprietary modem designed and manufactured by Continental
Automotive Systems, Inc. The modem will be integrated into Data Connectivity Modules
(DCMs) designed and produced by Continental for use by automotive OEMs. DCMs will b
e
installed into vehicles during the OEM’s factory assembly process and will not be accessible
centric with data and voice
connections to Telematics Service Providers (TSP). FANW also supports WiFi
and will be
Fig. 1. Top view of FANW module. Fig. 2. Bottom view of FANW module.
ACC_POWER_ON pin
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Data Services
2.
Regulatory Compliance Notes
FCC:
This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The
FCC ID for this device is LHJ
1.
This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Industry of Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.”
« Le présent appareil est conforme
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. »
This radio transmitter (2807E
the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain i
not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type,
are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
BOOT_OK status pin
MSG indicator pin
JTAG Antenna interface (Primary, MIMO)
LTE data rates: up to 100MBps DL / 50Mbps
UL
WiFi data rates:
-
802.11a up to 54 Mbit/s
-
802.11b up to 11 Mbit/s
- 802.11g up to 54
Mbit/s
-
802.11n up to 150 Mbit/s
Regulatory Compliance Notes
This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The
FCC ID for this device is LHJ
-
FANW. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license
-exempt RSSs. Operati
on is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
« Le présent appareil est conforme
aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. »
This radio transmitter (2807E
-
FANW) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with
the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain i
ndicated. Antenna types
not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type,
are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
JTAG Antenna interface (Primary, MIMO)
LTE data rates: up to 100MBps DL / 50Mbps
802.11a up to 54 Mbit/s
802.11b up to 11 Mbit/s
Mbit/s
802.11n up to 150 Mbit/s
This device complies with Part 15, Part 22(H), Part 24(E) and Part 27 of the FCC Rules. The
FANW. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
on is subject to
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
radioélectrique subi, même si le
FANW) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with
ndicated. Antenna types
not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type,
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« Le présent émetteur radio (2807E
fon
ctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci
maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
3.
Device Installation and User Manual
The FANW module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental
Automotive Systems, Inc. for integration into telematics control units manufactured by
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. for automo
i.
The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
ii.
During manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the
pcb of the integrated device.
iii.
The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to
connect the FANW modules to antennas inside the integrated device.
The typical reference design for the trace layout, including pcb stack
described and shown in a Figure 3 below:
Typical RF trace layout between the FANW module and RF Connector:
-
Recommended RF Connector Type: Fakra
-
Main LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO1) is X203.
o
Recommended RF trace length is less than 40 mm.
- Diversity
LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO2) is X202.
o
Recommended RF trace length is less than 45 mm.
-
WiFi antenna connector is X201.
o
Recommended RF trace length is less than 50 mm.
FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
« Le présent émetteur radio (2807E
-
FANW) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
ctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci
-
dessous et ayant un gain admissible
maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain
maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
»
Device Installation and User Manual
The FANW module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental
Automotive Systems, Inc. for integration into telematics control units manufactured by
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. for automo
tive OEMs.
The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
During manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the
pcb of the integrated device.
The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to
connect the FANW modules to antennas inside the integrated device.
The typical reference design for the trace layout, including pcb stack
-
up and trace length is as
described and shown in a Figure 3 below:
Typical RF trace layout between the FANW module and RF Connector:
Recommended RF Connector Type: Fakra
Main LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO1) is X203.
Recommended RF trace length is less than 40 mm.
LTE/WCDMA antenna connector (MIMO2) is X202.
Recommended RF trace length is less than 45 mm.
WiFi antenna connector is X201.
Recommended RF trace length is less than 50 mm.
FANW) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
dessous et ayant un gain admissible
maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain
»
The FANW module is a proprietary product designed and manufactured by Continental
Automotive Systems, Inc. for integration into telematics control units manufactured by
The module is limited to installation ONLY in an integrated device manufactured by
During manufacturing process of the integrated device, the module is soldered onto the
The integrated device must provide RF connectors to external antennas or RF traces to
up and trace length is as
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Fig. 3. Typical trace routing recommended for use with the FANW module.
FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
Fig. 3. Typical trace routing recommended for use with the FANW module.
Fig. 3. Typical trace routing recommended for use with the FANW module.
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- PCB Material: FR 4
-
PCB design information:
-
Microstrip on layer 1 with ground on layer 2 / 50 ohm Single Ended Line/ 840
mm W 840 mm
-
Stripline on layer 2 with ground on layers 1&3 / 50 Ohm Single Ended Line/ 405
mm W
Fig. 4. Recommended PCB stack
FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
PCB design information:
Microstrip on layer 1 with ground on layer 2 / 50 ohm Single Ended Line/ 840
Stripline on layer 2 with ground on layers 1&3 / 50 Ohm Single Ended Line/ 405
Fig. 4. Recommended PCB stack
-up
information for use while integrating FANW module.
Microstrip on layer 1 with ground on layer 2 / 50 ohm Single Ended Line/ 840
Stripline on layer 2 with ground on layers 1&3 / 50 Ohm Single Ended Line/ 405
information for use while integrating FANW module.
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iv.
Automotive OEM is responsible for ensuring that the end
to remove or install module.
v.
The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Par
vi.
No other operation configurations are allowed.
vii.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by
Continental could void authorization to use this equipment.
viii.
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co
transmitter.
ix.
The integrator is responsible for fulfilling FCC and IC requir
device.
If Continental chooses to re-
use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with
an external label containing the integrated modem’s FCC ID. For example, the label can
include text “Contains device with FCC I
4.
Antenna requirements for use with FANW module:
·
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all
persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
transmitter.
·
The FANW module is for use with external antennas ONLY.
·
For all LTE/WCDMA operating bands the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including
cable loss.
·
For WiFi 2.4 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 2 dBi including cable
loss.
·
For WiFi 5 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including cable loss.
·
The maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the
above mentioned values.
This radio transmitter (FCC ID: LHJ
and Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are str
« Le présent émetteur radio (ID: LHJ
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci
gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenn
FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
Automotive OEM is responsible for ensuring that the end
-
user has no manual instructions
to remove or install module.
The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Par
No other operation configurations are allowed.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by
Continental could void authorization to use this equipment.
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co
-
located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or
The integrator is responsible for fulfilling FCC and IC requir
ements for the integrated
use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with
an external label containing the integrated modem’s FCC ID. For example, the label can
include text “Contains device with FCC I
D: LHJ-FANW and IC: 2807E-
FAN
Antenna requirements for use with FANW module:
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
The FANW module is for use with external antennas ONLY.
For all LTE/WCDMA operating bands the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including
For WiFi 2.4 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 2 dBi including cable
For WiFi 5 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including cable loss.
The maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the
This radio transmitter (FCC ID: LHJ
-FANW; IC: 2807E-FANW
) has been approved by FCC
and Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are str
ictly prohibited for use with this device.
« Le présent émetteur radio (ID: LHJ
-FANW; IC: 2807E-
FANW) a été approuvé par
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci
-
dessous et ayant un
gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenn
e non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est
user has no manual instructions
The module is limited to installation in mobile applications, according to Par
t 2.1091(b).
Changes or modifications to this system by other than a facility authorized by
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or
ements for the integrated
use modular approval, then the TCU shall be clearly labeled with
an external label containing the integrated modem’s FCC ID. For example, the label can
FAN
W”.
The module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or
For all LTE/WCDMA operating bands the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including
For WiFi 2.4 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 2 dBi including cable
For WiFi 5 GHz operating band the maximum antenna gain is 6 dBi including cable loss.
The maximum gain of the antenna path (cable loss + antenna gain) shall not exceed the
) has been approved by FCC
and Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
ictly prohibited for use with this device.
FANW) a été approuvé par
dessous et ayant un
e non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est
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supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.»
5.
Instructions to OEMs:
Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the follow
information into the car user’s manual (i.e. for the DCM):
1. End-
users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance:
2.
A separate section should clearly state “FCC RF Exposure requirements:”
3.
Required operating conditions for end users.
4.
The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20cm from all persons, and must not
transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi
5.
The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts
15, 22H, 24E, and 27.
6. Clear instructions describ
ing the other party’s responsibility to obtain station licensing.
FCC ID: LHJ:FANW, IC: 2807E-FANW
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the follow
information into the car user’s manual (i.e. for the DCM):
users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance:
A separate section should clearly state “FCC RF Exposure requirements:”
Required operating conditions for end users.
The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20cm from all persons, and must not
transmit simultaneously with any other
transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi
-
transmitter product procedures.
The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts
ing the other party’s responsibility to obtain station licensing.
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
Continental must instruct the automotive OEM and provide them to include the follow
ing
users must be provided with transmitter/antenna installation requirements and
The antenna used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
transmit simultaneously with any other
transmitter product procedures.
The Maximum ERP/EIRP and maximum antenna gain required for compliance with Parts
ing the other party’s responsibility to obtain station licensing.