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Cinterion® EMS31-V
Hardware Interface Overview
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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Key Features at a Glance .................................................................................. 6
1.2 EMS31-V System Overview............................................................................... 9
2 Interface Characteristics .......................................................................................... 10
2.1 Application Interface ........................................................................................ 10
2.1.1 Serial Interface ASC0 ......................................................................... 10
2.1.2 Serial Interface ASC1 ......................................................................... 11
2.1.3 UICC/SIM/USIM Interface................................................................... 12
2.1.4 GPIO Interface .................................................................................... 14
2.1.5 Control Signals.................................................................................... 15
2.1.5.1 Status LED .......................................................................... 15
2.2 RF Antenna Interface....................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Antenna Installation ............................................................................ 16
2.3 Sample Application .......................................................................................... 17
3 Operating Characteristics ........................................................................................ 19
3.1 Operating Modes ............................................................................................. 19
3.2 Power Supply................................................................................................... 19
4 Mechanical Dimensions, Mounting and Packaging............................................... 20
4.1 Mechanical Dimensions of EMS31-V............................................................... 20
5 Regulatory and Type Approval Information ........................................................... 22
5.1 Directives and Standards................................................................................. 22
5.2 SAR requirements specific to portable mobiles ............................................... 24
5.3 Reference Equipment for Type Approval......................................................... 25
5.4 Compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations ................................................. 26
6 Document Information.............................................................................................. 28
6.1 Revision History ............................................................................................... 28
6.2 Related Documents ......................................................................................... 29
6.3 Terms and Abbreviations ................................................................................. 29
6.4 Safety Precaution Notes .................................................................................. 33
7 Appendix.................................................................................................................... 34
7.1 List of Parts and Accessories........................................................................... 34
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Tables
Table 1: Signals of the SIM interface (SMT application interface) ............................... 12
Table 2: GPIO lines and possible alternative assignment............................................ 14
Table 3: Return loss in the active band........................................................................ 15
Table 4: Overview of operating modes ........................................................................ 19
Table 5: Directives ....................................................................................................... 22
Table 6: Standards of North American type approval .................................................. 22
Table 7: Standards of Verizon type approval............................................................... 22
Table 8: Standards of GCF and PTCRB type approval ............................................... 22
Table 9: Requirements of quality ................................................................................. 22
Table 10: Standards of the Ministry of Information Industry of the
People’s Republic of China............................................................................ 23
Table 11: Toxic or hazardous substances or elements with defined concentration
limits............................................................................................................... 23
Table 12: Antenna gain limits for FCC ........................................................................... 26
Table 13: List of parts and accessories.......................................................................... 34
Table 14: Molex sales contacts (subject to change) ...................................................... 34
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Figures
Figure 1: EMS31-V system overview .............................................................................. 9
Figure 2: Serial interface ASC0..................................................................................... 10
Figure 3: Serial interface ASC1..................................................................................... 11
Figure 4: External UICC/SIM/USIM card holder circuit ................................................. 13
Figure 5: Schematic diagram of EMS31-V sample application ..................................... 18
Figure 6: EMS31-V - top and bottom view .................................................................... 20
Figure 7: Dimensions of EMS31-V (all dimensions in mm)........................................... 21
Figure 8: Dimensions of EMS31-V (all dimensions in mm) - bottom view..................... 21
Figure 9: Reference equipment for Type Approval ....................................................... 25
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1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
This document1 describes the hardware of the Cinterion® EMS31-V module for Verizon Net-
work. It helps you quickly retrieve interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details and
information on the requirements to be considered for integrating further components.
The EMS31-V module includes a baseband, a complete dual band RF front-end, memory and
required circuitry to meet the 3GPP E-UTRA Long Term Evolution - LTE, Release 13 CAT M1
set of specifications.
1.1 Key Features at a Glance
1. The document is effective only if listed in the appropriate Release Notes as part of the technical docu-
mentation delivered with your Gemalto M2M product.
Feature Implementation
General
Frequency bands Band 13, 700 MHz (LTE HD-FDD)
Output power Class 3 (+23dBm +-2dB) for LTE 700, LTE FDD B13
Power supply 3.2V to 5.5V
Operating temperature
(board temperature)
Normal operation: -30°C to +85°C
Extended operation: -40°C to +95°C
Physical Dimensions: 27.60mm x 18.80mm x 2.05mm
Weight: approx. 2.2g
RoHS All hardware components fully compliant with EU RoHS Directive
LTE features
3GPP Release 13 DL 300 kbps, UL 375 kbps
LTE Cat. M1 data rates
SMS Point-to-point MT and MO
Text mode
Storage in mobile equipment
Software
AT commands Hayes, 3GPP TS 27.007, TS 27.005, product specific
SIM Application Toolkit SAT Release 99
Firmware update Generic update from host application over ASC0
OTA over ASC0
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Interfaces
Module interface Surface mount device with solderable connection pads (SMT application
interface). Land grid array (LGA) technology ensures high solder joint reli-
ability and allows the use of an optional module mounting socket.
For more information on how to integrate SMT modules see also [3]. This
application note comprises chapters on module mounting and application
layout issues as well as on SMT application development equipment.
2 serial interfaces ASC0:
• 8-wire modem interface with status and control lines, unbalanced, asyn-
chronous
• Default baud rate: 115,200 baud
• Adjustable baud rates: 1,200 to 3,686,400
• Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control.
•Indication of incoming data/SMS on RING0 (can be used to wake up
host from power down modes)
ASC1 (shared with GPIO lines):
• 4-wire, unbalanced asynchronous interface
• Default baud rate: 115,200 baud
• Adjustable baud rates: 1,200 to 3,686,400bps
• Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow control
UICC interface Supported SIM/USIM cards: 3V, 1.8V
Embedded UICC Module is hardware prepared for an embedded UICC (MIM)
GPIO interface 20 pads of the application interface programmable as GPIO pads (17) or
GPO pads (3):
GP(I)Os can be configured as ASC0 andASC1
Programming is done via AT commands
SDIO EMS51 only:
4 wire interface.
HSIC EMS51 only:
High Speed Interchip Communication interface.
Digitial audio interface Hardware prepared for future use.
Antenna interface pad 50Ω LTE antenna
Power on/off, Reset
Power on/off Switch-on by hardware signal ON
Switch-off by AT command
Automatic switch-off in case of critical temperature and voltage conditions
Reset Orderly shutdown and reset by AT command
Evaluation kit
Evaluation module EMS31-V module soldered onto a dedicated PCB that can be connected to
an adapter in order to be mounted onto the DSB75.
Feature Implementation
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DSB75 DSB75 Development Support Board designed to test and type approve
Gemalto M2M modules and provide a sample configuration for application
engineering. A special adapter is required to connect the EMS31-V evalua-
tion module to the DSB75.
Feature Implementation
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1.2 EMS31-V System Overview
Note: The following features are not yet available with the current product release: GPIO, I2C, Pulse Count-
er, PWM, FST_SHDN, SPI, ADC and 2nd SIM/MIM. Second SIM/MIM interface is hardware prepared
only.
Figure 1: EMS31-V system overview
GPIO
interface
I2C
ASC0
CONTROL
POWER
ANTENNA
(LTE band)
Module
SIM1 interface
(with SIM detection)
SIM1
Application
BATT+
V180
VCORE
Emergency reset
ON
Serial modem
interface
I2C
4
4
1
1
1
Antenna
1
7
Status LED
1
FST_SHDN Fast shutdown
1
1
ADC ADC
1
COUNTER
PWM
1
GP(I)Os
SPI SPI
2
ASC1 Serial interface
4
5
1
SIM2 interface/MIM
(with SIM detection)
SIM2 /MIM
1
5
PWM
4
4
Pulse Counter
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
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2 Interface Characteristics
EMS31-V is equipped with an SMT application interface that connects to the external applica-
tion. The SMT application interface incorporates the various application interfaces as well as
the RF antenna interfaces.
2.1 Application Interface
2.1.1 Serial Interface ASC0
EMS31-V offers an 8-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC0 conforming to
ITU-T V.28 protocol DCE signaling. The electrical characteristics do not comply with ITU-T
V.28. The significant levels are 0V (for low data bit or active state) and 1.8V (for high data bit
or inactive state).
EMS31-V is designed for use as a DCE. Based on the conventions for DCE-DTE connections
it communicates with the customer application (DTE) using the following signals:
• Port TXD @ application sends data to the module’s TXD0 signal line
• Port RXD @ application receives data from the module’s RXD0 signal line
Figure 2: Serial interface ASC0
Features:
• Includes the data lines TXD0 and RXD0, the status lines RTS0 and CTS0 and, in addition,
the modem control lines DTR0, DSR0, DCD0 and RING0.
• Configured for 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
•ASC0 can be operated at fixed bit rates from 1,200bps up to 3,686,400bps.
• Autobauding (supported by future firmware version)
• Supports RTS0/CTS0 hardware flow control. Communication is possible by using only RXD
and TXD lines, if RTS0 is pulled low.
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2.1.2 Serial Interface ASC1
EMS31-V provides a 4-wire unbalanced, asynchronous modem interface ASC1 conforming to
ITU-T V.24 protocol DCE signaling. The electrical characteristics do not comply with ITU-T
V.28. The significant levels are 0V (for low data bit or active state) and 1.8V (for high data bit
or inactive state).
EMS31-V is designed for use as a DCE. Based on the conventions for DCE-DTE connections
it communicates with the customer application (DTE) using the following signals:
• Port TXD @ application sends data to module’s TXD1 signal line
• Port RXD @ application receives data from the module’s RXD1 signal line
Figure 3: Serial interface ASC1
Features
• Includes only the data lines TXD1 and RXD1 plus RTS1 and CTS1 for hardware hand-
shake.
• On ASC1 no RING line is available.
• Configured for 8 data bits, no parity and 1 or 2 stop bits.
• ASC1 can be operated at fixed bit rates from 1,200 bps to 3,686,400bps.
• Supports RTS1/CTS1 hardware flow control. Communication is possible by using only RXD
and TXD lines, if RTS1 is pulled low.
TXD1
RXD1
RTS1
CTS1
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
Module (DCE) Application (DCE)
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2.1.3 UICC/SIM/USIM Interface
EMS31-V has two identical integrated UICC/SIM/USIM interfaces compatible with the 3GPP
31.102 and ETSI 102 221. These two interfaces are mutually exclusive, meaning that only one
UICC/SIM/USIM interface can be used at a time. This interface is wired to the host interface in
order to be connected to an external SIM card holder. Five pads on the SMT application inter-
face are reserved for each SIM interface.
The UICC/SIM/USIM interface supports 3V and 1.8V SIM cards.
The CCINx signal serves to detect whether a tray (with SIM card) is present in the card holder.
The CCINx signal must be connected to V180 for the detection to work on the module. Other-
wise the SIM card can never be detected by the module.
Using the CCINx signal is mandatory for compliance with the GSM 11.11 recommendation if
the mechanical design of the host application allows the user to remove the SIM card during
operation. To take advantage of this feature, an appropriate SIM card detect switch is required
on the card holder. For example, this is true for the model supplied by Molex, which has been
tested to operate with EMS31-V and is part of the Gemalto M2M reference equipment submit-
ted for type approval. See Section 7.1 for Molex ordering numbers.
Note: No guarantee can be given, nor any liability accepted, if loss of data is encountered after
removing the SIM card during operation. Also, no guarantee can be given for properly initializ-
ing any SIM card that the user inserts after having removed the SIM card during operation. In
this case, the application must restart EMS31-V.
Table 1: Signals of the SIM interface (SMT application interface)
Signal Description
GND Separate ground connection for SIM card to improve EMC.
CCCLKx Chipcard clock
CCVCCx SIM supply voltage.
CCIOx Serial data line, input and output.
CCRSTx Chipcard reset
CCINx Input on the baseband processor for detecting a SIM card tray in the holder. If the SIM is
removed during operation the SIM interface is shut down immediately to prevent destruc-
tion of the SIM. The CCINx signal is by default low and will change to high level if a SIM
card is inserted.
The CCINx signal is mandatory for applications that allow the user to remove the SIM card
during operation.
The CCINx signal is solely intended for use with a SIM card. It must not be used for any
other purposes. Failure to comply with this requirement may invalidate the type approval of
EMS31-V.
Pull-down 220k resistor is mandatory.
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The figure below shows a circuit to connect an external SIM card holder.
Figure 4: External UICC/SIM/USIM card holder circuit
The total cable length between the SMT application interface pads on EMS31-V and the pads
of the external SIM card holder must not exceed 100mm in order to meet the specifications of
3GPP TS 51.010-1 and to satisfy the requirements of EMC compliance.
To avoid possible cross-talk from the CCCLKx signal to the CCIOx signal be careful that both
lines are not placed closely next to each other. A useful approach is using a GND line to shield
the CCIOx line from the CCCLKx line.
SIM
CCVCC
CCRST
CCIO
CCCLK
220nF
1nF
CCIN
V180
R 220k
Switch position (SIM inserted )
Switch position (SIM
not inserted)
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2.1.4 GPIO Interface
EMS31-V offers a GPIO interface with 20 GPIO lines. The lines are shared with other interfaces
or functions: ASC0 (see Section 2.1.1), ASC1 (see Section 2.1.2),
The following table shows the configuration variants for the GPIO pads. All variants are mutu-
ally exclusive, i.e. a pad configured for instance as ASC0 is locked for alternative usage.
*) Note: The following features are not yet available with the current product release: GPIO, I2C, Pulse
Counter, PWM, FST_SHDN and SPI.
After startup, the above mentioned alternative GPIO line assignments can be configured using
AT commands (see [1]). The configuration is non-volatile and available after module restart.
Table 2: GPIO lines and possible alternative assignment
GPIO* Fast
Shut-
down*
Status
LED Pulse
Counter* ASC0 ASC1 SPI* PWM* WAKE
capability
GPIO1 DTR0 Available
GPIO2 DCD0
GPIO3 DSR0
GPIO4 FST_SHD
N
GPO5 LED
GPIO6 PWM2
GPIO7 PWM1
GPIO8 COUNTER Available
GPIO16 RXD1
GPIO17 TXD1
GPIO18 RTS1 Available
GPIO19 CTS1
GPIO20
GPIO21
GPIO22
GPO23
GPIO24 RING0
GPIO25 Available
GPO26 SPI_CS
1
GPIO27 SPI_CS
2
n/a RST0 Available
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2.1.5 Control Signals
2.1.5.1 Status LED
Note that this feature is not available with release 1.
The LED line can also be configured as GPO5 line, and can be used to drive a status LED that
indicates different operating modes of the module (for GPOs see Section 2.1.4). LED and
GPIO5 functionality are mutually exclusive.
2.2 RF Antenna Interface
The RF interface has an impedance of 50Ω. EMS31-V is capable of sustaining a 10:1 voltage
standing wave ratio (VSWR) mismatch at the antenna line without any damage, even when
transmitting at maximum RF power.
The external antenna must be matched properly to achieve best performance regarding radi-
ated power, modulation accuracy and harmonic suppression. Antenna matching networks are
not included on the EMS31-V module and should be placed in the host application if the anten-
na does not have an impedance of 50Ω.
Regarding the return loss EMS31-V provides the following values in the active band:
Table 3: Return loss in the active band
State of module Return loss of module Recommended return loss of application
Receive > 8dB > 12dB
Transmit not applicable > 12dB
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2.2.1 Antenna Installation
The antenna is connected by soldering the antenna pad (RF_OUT, pad #59) its neighboring
ground pads (GND, i.e., pads #58 and #60) directly to the application's PCB. The antenna pad
is the antenna reference point (ARP) for EMS31-V. All RF data specified throughout this doc-
ument is related to the ARP.
The distance between the antenna RF pads and its neighboring GND pads has been optimized
for best possible impedance. On the application PCB, special attention should be paid to these
3 pads, in order to prevent mismatch.
The wiring of the antenna connection line, starting from the antenna pad to the application an-
tenna should result in a 50Ω line impedance. Line width and distance to the GND plane needs
to be optimized with regard to the PCB’s layer stack.
To prevent receiver desensitization due to interferences generated by fast transients like high
speed clocks on the application PCB, it is recommended to realize the antenna connection line
using embedded Stripline rather than Microstrip line technology.
For type approval purposes an external application must connect the RF signal in one of the
following ways:
•Via 50
Ω coaxial antenna connector (common connectors are U-FL or SMA) placed as close
as possible to the module's antenna pad.
• By soldering the antenna to the antenna connection line on the application’s PCB (without
the use of any connector) as close as possible to the module’s antenna pad.
• By routing the application PCB's antenna to the module’s antenna pad in the shortest way.
In case FCC certification of application using EMS31-V is required, the implementation of the
connection between module's antenna pad and antenna has to be designed similar to the im-
plementation of this connection on evaluation board and according to KDB 996369 related to
modular approval requirements.
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2.3 Sample Application
Figure 5 shows a typical example of how to integrate an EMS31-V module with an application.
Usage of the various host interfaces depends on the desired features of the application.
Because of the high RF field density inside the module, it cannot be guaranteed that no self
interference might occur, depending on frequency and the applications grounding concept. The
potential interferers may be minimized by placing small capacitors (47pF) at suspected lines
(e.g. RXD0, or ON).
While developing SMT applications it is strongly recommended to provide test points
for certain signals, i.e., lines to and from the module - for debug and/or test purposes.
The SMT application should allow for an easy access to these signals. For details on
how to implement test points see [3].
The EMC measures are best practice recommendations. In fact, an adequate EMC strategy for
an individual application is very much determined by the overall layout and, especially, the po-
sition of components.
Note: EMS31-V is not intended for use with cables longer than 3m.
Disclaimer: No warranty, either stated or implied, is provided on the sample schematic diagram
shown in Figure 5 and the information detailed in this section. As functionality and compliance
with national regulations depend to a great amount on the used electronic components and the
individual application layout manufacturers are required to ensure adequate design and oper-
ating safeguards for their products using EMS31-V module.
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Note: The following features are not yet available with the current product release: GPIO, I2C, Pulse Count-
er, PWM, FST_SHDN, SPI, ADC and 2nd SIM/MIM. Second SIM/MIM interface is hardware prepared
only.
Figure 5: Schematic diagram of EMS31-V sample application
EMS31-US
Antenna
BATT+
GPIOs
LED
COUNTER
PWMs
I2CCLK
I2CDAT
GND
V180
CCIN
CCVCC
CCIO
CCRST
CCCLK
V180
CCIN2
CCVCC2
CCIO2
CCRST2
CCCLK2
ON
FST_SHDN
ASC0
ASC1
Power Supply
47µF47µF100pF
2k2 2k2
V180
µC
1nF 10pF10pF220nF
SIM2
SIM1
220nF 10pF
1nF
10pF
R220k
R220k
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3 Operating Characteristics
3.1 Operating Modes
The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to throughout the
document.
3.2 Power Supply
The power supply of EMS31-V has to be a single voltage source at BATT+. It must be able to
provide the current for all operation modes of the module.
All the key functions for supplying power to the device are handled by the power management
section of the analog controller. This IC provides the following features:
• Stabilizes the supply voltages for the baseband using low drop linear voltage regulators and
a DC-DC step down switching regulator.
• Switches the module's power voltages for the power-up and -down procedures.
• SIM switch to provide SIM power supply.
Table 4: Overview of operating modes
Mode Function
Normal
opera-
tion
Active TX LTE data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on network
settings, data transfer rate and radio conditions.
No data transfer is in progress and no active communication via ASC0/
ASC1.
IDLE No data transfer is in progress. The LTE part of the device can be in
LTE DRX, LTE eDRX or LTE PSM mode. Activity on ASC0 /ASC1 inter-
faces can be present. Power consumption depends on the LTE power
saving mode and its parameters and on the activity on the ASC inter-
faces.
Sleep The module is in low power consumption state. There is no activity inside the module but
module preserves the state in which it was before entering the sleep mode, including the
electrical states of the GPIOs. The module will enter sleep state only when the LTE part of
the module is in LTE DRX, LTE eDRX or LTE PSM mode or if it is in airplane mode. To
allow sleep mode the host application shall indicate via RTS lines that it has no intention to
send data.
Power
Down
Normal shutdown after sending the power down command. Software is not active. Inter-
faces are not accessible. Operating voltage remains applied.
Airplane
mode
Airplane mode shuts down the radio part of the module, causes the module to log off from
the LTE network and disables all AT commands whose execution requires a radio connec-
tion.
Airplane mode can be controlled by AT command (see [1]).
Sleep mode can be entered when airplane mode is enabled.
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4 Mechanical Dimensions, Mounting and Packaging
The following sections describe the mechanical dimensions of EMS31-V and give recommen-
dations for integrating EMS31-V into the host application.
4.1 Mechanical Dimensions of EMS31-V
Figure 6 shows the top and bottom view of EMS31-V and provides an overview of the board's
mechanical dimensions. For further details see Figure 7.
Figure 6: EMS31-V - top and bottom view
Product label
Top view
Bottom view
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5 Regulatory and Type Approval Information
5.1 Directives and Standards
EMS31-V is designed to comply with the directives and standards listed below.
It is the responsibility of the application manufacturer to ensure compliance of the final product
with all provisions of the applicable directives and standards as well as with the technical spec-
ifications provided in the "EMS31-V Hardware Interface Description".
Table 5: Directives
2002/95/EC (RoHS 1)
2011/65/EC (RoHS 2)
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003 (and revised on 8 June 2011) on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
Table 6: Standards of North American type approval
CFR Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 22 and Part 24 (Telecommunications,
PCS); US Equipment Authorization FCC
OET Bulletin 65
(Edition 97-01)
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
UL 60 950-1 Product Safety Certification (Safety requirements)
California Leadfree Man-
date
Covered by European RoHS requirements
RSS130 (Issue 1)
RSS133 (Issue 5)
RSS139 (Issue 3)
Canadian Standard
Table 7: Standards of Verizon type approval
Verizon Wireless Unified Module Process for Compliance Testing and Approval, October 2014
Verizon Wireless Device Requirements LTE 3GPP Band 13 Network Access, October 2014
3GPP2 C.S0015-A v1.0 Short Message Service for spread spectrum systems
Table 8: Standards of GCF and PTCRB type approval
3GPP TS 51.010-1 Digital cellular telecommunications system (Release 13); Mobile Station
(MS) conformance specification;
GCF-CC V3.58 Global Certification Forum - Certification Criteria
NAPRD03 V5.32 Version Specific Technical Overview of PTCRB Mobile/User Equipment
Type Certification
Table 9: Requirements of quality
IEC 60068 Environmental testing
DIN EN 60529 IP codes
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Table 11: Toxic or hazardous substances or elements with defined concentration limits
Table 10: Standards of the Ministry of Information Industry of the People’s Republic of China
SJ/T 11363-2006 “Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Sub-
stances in Electronic Information Products” (2006-06).
SJ/T 11364-2006 “Marking for Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic
Information Products” (2006-06).
According to the “Chinese Administration on the Control
of Pollution caused by Electronic Information Products”
(ACPEIP) the EPUP, i.e., Environmental Protection Use
Period, of this product is 20 years as per the symbol
shown here, unless otherwise marked. The EPUP is valid only as long as
the product is operated within the operating limits described in the
Gemalto M2M Hardware Interface Description.
Please see Table 11 for an overview of toxic or hazardous substances or
elements that might be contained in product parts in concentrations
above the limits defined by SJ/T 11363-2006.
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5.2 SAR requirements specific to portable mobiles
Mobile phones, PDAs or other portable transmitters and receivers incorporating a GSM module
must be in accordance with the guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency energy. This
requires the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of portable EMS31-V based applications to be
evaluated and approved for compliance with national and/or international regulations.
Since the SAR value varies significantly with the individual product design manufacturers are
advised to submit their product for approval if designed for portable use. For US markets the
relevant directives are mentioned below. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the final
product to verify whether or not further standards, recommendations or directives are in force
outside these areas.
Products intended for sale on US markets
ES 59005/ANSI C95.1 Considerations for evaluation of human exposure to Electromagnetic
Fields (EMFs) from Mobile Telecommunication Equipment (MTE) in the
frequency range 30MHz - 6GHz
Please note that SAR requirements are specific only for portable devices and not for mobile
devices as defined below:
• Portable device:
A portable device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used so that the radi-
ating structure(s) of the device is/are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user.
• Mobile device:
A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed
locations and to generally be used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20
centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter's radiating structure(s) and the
body of the user or nearby persons. In this context, the term ''fixed location'' means that the
device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to another
location.
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5.3 Reference Equipment for Type Approval
The Gemalto M2M reference setup submitted to type approve EMS31-V (including a special
approval adapter for the DSB75) is shown in the following figure1:
Figure 9: Reference equipment for Type Approval
1. For RF performance tests a mini-SMT/U.FL to SMA adapter with attached 6dB coaxial attenuator is cho-
sen to connect the evaluation module directly to the LTE test equipment instead of employing the SMA
antenna connectors on the EMS31-V-DSB75 adapter as shown in Figure 9. The following products are
recommended:
Hirose SMA-Jack/U.FL-Plug conversion adapter HRMJ-U.FLP(40)
(for details see see http://www.hirose-connectors.com/ or http://www.farnell.com/
Aeroflex Weinschel Fixed Coaxial Attenuator Model 3T/4T
(for details see http://www.aeroflex.com/ams/weinschel/pdfiles/wmod3&4T.pdf)
Antenna
LTE
Antenna with 1m cable
ASC0
PC
Power
suppl y
LTE
Base stati on
DSB75
ASC1
USB
Approval adapter for
DSB75
SMA
Eval uation module
EMS31-US
USB
Eval uation module
EMS31-US
SI M car d
Top vi ew
Bottom view
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5.4 Compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations
The Equipment Authorization Certification for the Gemalto M2M reference application de-
scribed in Section 5.3 will be registered under the following identifiers:
• EMS31-V:
FCC Identifier: QIPEMS31-V
Manufacturers of mobile or fixed devices incorporating EMS31-V modules are authorized to
use the FCC Grants of the EMS31-V modules for their own final products according to the con-
ditions referenced in these documents. In this case, an FCC label of the module shall be visible
from the outside, or the host device shall bear a second label stating "Contains FCC ID:
QIPEMS31-V". The integration is limited to fixed or mobile categorized host devices, where a
separation distance between the antenna and any person of min. 20cm can be assured during
normal operating conditions.
For mobile and fixed operation configurations the antenna gain, including cable loss, must not
exceed the limits in the following Table 12 for FCC.
IMPORTANT:
Manufacturers of portable applications incorporating EMS31-V modules are required to have
their final product certified and apply for their own FCC Grant related to the specific portable
mobile. This is mandatory to meet the SAR requirements for portable mobiles (see Section 5.2
for detail).
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: Manufacturers/OEM Integrators must ensure that the final user documentation does not
contain any information on how to install or remove the module from the final product.
Table 12: Antenna gain limits for FCC
Operating band FCC limit Unit
Maximum gain in lower operating bands with f< 1GHz
(LTE Bd13)
8.91 dBi
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Notes (FCC):
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any in-
terference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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6 Document Information
6.1 Revision History
Preceding document: Cinterion® EMS31-V Hardware Interface Description Version 00.001
New document: Cinterion® EMS31-V Hardware Interface Description Version 00.002
New document: Cinterion® EMS31-V Hardware Interface Description Version 00.001
Chapter What is new
4.1 Replaced old Figure 7 and Figure 8 to up-to-date figures.
5.1 Revised standards listed in Table 6.
5.4 Revised FCC statements and removed ISED statements. Updated Table 12 for
antenna gain limits.
Chapter What is new
-- Initial document setup
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6.2 Related Documents
[1] EMS31-V AT Command Set
[2] EMS31-V Release Note
[3] Application Note 48: SMT Module Integration
[4] Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0, April 27, 2000
6.3 Terms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
ADC Analog-to-digital converter
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARFCN Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
ARP Antenna Reference Point
ASC0/ASC1 Asynchronous Controller. Abbreviations used for first and second serial interface of
the module
B Thermistor Constant
BER Bit Error Rate
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CB or CBM Cell Broadcast Message
CE Conformité Européene (European Conformity)
CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
CPU Central Processing Unit
CS Coding Scheme
CSD Circuit Switched Data
CTS Clear to Send
DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter
DAI Digital Audio Interface
dBm0 Digital level, 3.14dBm0 corresponds to full scale, see ITU G.711, A-law
DCE Data Communication Equipment (typically modems, e.g. Gemalto M2M module)
DCS 1800 Digital Cellular System, also referred to as PCN
DNI Does not implemented
DRX Discontinuous Reception
DSB Development Support Box
DSP Digital Signal Processor
DSR Data Set Ready
DTE Data Terminal Equipment (typically computer, terminal, printer or, for example, GSM
application)
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DTR Data Terminal Ready
DTX Discontinuous Transmission
eDRX Enhanced Discontinuous Reception
EFR Enhanced Full Rate
EGSM Enhanced GSM
EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ERP Effective Radiated Power
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ETS European Telecommunication Standard
FCC Federal Communications Commission (U.S.)
FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
FR Full Rate
GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying
GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global Standard for Mobile Communications
HiZ High Impedance
HR Half Rate
HSIC High-Speed Inter-Chip
I/O Input/Output
IC Integrated Circuit
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity
ISO International Standards Organization
ITU International Telecommunications Union
kbps kbits per second
LED Light Emitting Diode
Li-Ion/Li+ Lithium-Ion
Li battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer battery
LTE Long Term Evolution
Mbps Mbits per second
MIM Machine Identification Module
MMI Man Machine Interface
MO Mobile Originated
MS Mobile Station (GSM module), also referred to as TE
MSISDN Mobile Station International ISDN number
MT Mobile Terminated
Abbreviation Description
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NI Not implemented
NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PA Power Amplifier
PAP Password Authentication Protocol
PBCCH Packet Switched Broadcast Control Channel
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PCL Power Control Level
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PCN Personal Communications Network, also referred to as DCS 1800
PCS Personal Communication System, also referred to as GSM 1900
PLL Phase Locked Loop
PPP Point-to-point protocol
PTCRB PCS Type Certification Review Board
PSK Phase Shift Keying
PSU Power Supply Unit
RAM Random Access Memory
RED Radio Equipment Directive
RF Radio Frequency
RLS Radio Link Stability
RoHS Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
RTS Request to Send
Rx Receive Direction
SAR Specific Absorption Rate
SAW Surface Acoustic Wave
SDIO Secure Digital Input Output
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
SIM Subscriber Identification Module
SMD Surface Mount Device
SMS Short Message Service
SMT Surface Mount Technology
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
TA Terminal adapter (e.g. GSM module)
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TE Terminal Equipment, also referred to as DTE
TLS Transport Layer Security
Tx Transmit Direction
Abbreviation Description
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UART Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter
UICC Universal Integrated Circuit Card
URC Unsolicited Result Code
USIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module
USSD Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Abbreviation Description
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6.4 Safety Precaution Notes
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage,
service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating EMS31-V. Manufacturers of
the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and oper-
ating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product.
Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and
intended use of the product. Gemalto M2M assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply
with these precautions.
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of
mobiles. Switch the cellular terminal or mobile off, if instructed to do so by the guide-
lines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hear-
ing aids can be affected by interference from cellular terminals or mobiles placed close
to the device. If in doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the manufac-
turer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker
patients are advised to keep their hand-held mobile away from the pacemaker, while
it is on.
Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it can-
not be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is
forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems. Failure to observe
these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the
offender, legal action, or both.
Do not operate the cellular terminal or mobile in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots,
chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any elec-
trical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Your cellular terminal or mobile receives and transmits radio frequency energy while
switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets,
radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations
and always switch off the cellular terminal or mobile wherever forbidden, or when you
suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes first! Do not use a hand-held cellular terminal or mobile when driv-
ing a vehicle, unless it is securely mounted in a holder for speakerphone operation.
Before making a call with a hand-held terminal or mobile, park the vehicle.
Speakerphones must be installed by qualified personnel. Faulty installation or opera-
tion can constitute a safety hazard.
IMPORTANT!
Cellular terminals or mobiles operate using radio signals and cellular networks.
Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed at all times under all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential com-
munications, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the cellular terminal or mobile must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone
features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate
those features before you can make an emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in the cellular termi-
nal or mobile.
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7 Appendix
7.1 List of Parts and Accessories
Table 13: List of parts and accessories
Description Supplier Ordering information
EMS31-V Gemalto M2M Standard module
Gemalto M2M IMEI:
Packaging unit (ordering) number:
L30960-N4500-A200
Module label number:
S30960-S4500-A200-11
1. Note: At the discretion of Gemalto M2M, module label information can either be laser engraved on the
module’s shielding or be printed on a label adhered to the module’s shielding.
EMS31-V Evaluation Module Gemalto M2M Ordering number:
L30960-N4501-A200
DSB75 Evaluation Kit Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L36880-N8811-A100
DSB Mini
Compact Evaluation Board
Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N0030-A100
Starter Kit B80 Gemalto M2M Ordering Number L30960-N0040-A100
Multi-Adapter R1 for mount-
ing EMS31-V evaluation
modules onto DSB75
Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N0010-A100
Approval adapter for mount-
ing EMS31-V evaluation
modules onto DSB75
Gemalto M2M Ordering number: L30960-N2301-A100
SIM card holder incl. push
button ejector and slide-in
tray
Molex Ordering numbers: 91228
91236
Sales contacts are listed in Table 14.
Table 14: Molex sales contacts (subject to change)
Molex
For further information please click:
http://www.molex.com
Molex Deutschland GmbH
Otto-Hahn-Str. 1b
69190 Walldorf
Germany
Phone: +49-6227-3091-0
Fax: +49-6227-3091-8100
Email: mxgermany@molex.com
American Headquarters
Lisle, Illinois 60532
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-800-78MOLEX
Fax: +1-630-969-1352
Molex China Distributors
Beijing,
Room 1311, Tower B, COFCO Plaza
No. 8, Jian Guo Men Nei Street, 100005
Beijing
P.R. China
Phone: +86-10-6526-9628
Fax: +86-10-6526-9730
Molex Singapore Pte. Ltd.
110, International Road
Jurong Town,
Singapore 629174
Phone: +65-6-268-6868
Fax: +65-6-265-6044
Molex Japan Co. Ltd.
1-5-4 Fukami-Higashi,
Yamato-City,
Kanagawa, 242-8585
Japan
Phone: +81-46-265-2325
Fax: +81-46-265-2365
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