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Model A3LA-R User Guide
Version A
April 19, 2022
451-93156-001A

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

Multi-Interface Connector

RS232 Data Interface (Standard 9-Wire Configuration)

Explains the standard 9-wire RS232 interface for DTE connection and handshaking.

RS232 Data Interface (3-Wire Configuration)

Details the 3-wire RS232 interface, noting risks of data loss at high baud rates.

DC Power Input

Details the DC power input requirements and connection pins for the A3LA-R.

Power On;Off Control

Explains how to control the power state of the A3LA-R using the EXT_ON_OFF pin.

Audio Interface

Describes the digital and analog audio input/output capabilities of the A3LA-R.

Digital Peripheral Link (DPL)

Details the DPL interface for control messages and audio traffic.

Antenna Connector

SIM Card Interface

LED Display

Configuration Settings

Modes of Operation

Mounting Recommendations

Technical Support

Appendix A: AT Interface

Command Types

Describes the two principal types of AT commands: basic and extended.

Basic Commands

Explains industry-standard basic AT commands, syntax, and parameters.

Extended Commands

Details extended AT commands that perform actions beyond basic commands.

Command and Response Characters

Explains character set usage for commands and responses.

Command Entry

Provides rules and syntax for entering AT commands.

Command Responses

Describes result codes and information responses to commands.

Hardware Failure Reporting

Details how hardware failures are reported to the DTE.

Appendix B: AT Command Set Description

AT - Attention Code

Defines the AT prefix used for most commands.

A; - Repeat Last Command

Allows repeating the last issued command.

+++ - Escape Sequence

Enables transfer from data mode to command mode.

EN - Echo

Controls echoing of characters to the DTE.

ON - Online

Enters in-call data mode from command mode.

QN - Quiet Mode

Controls whether A3LA-R responses are sent to the DTE.

VN - Verbose Mode

Sets the response format to numeric or textual.

Wn - Error Correction Message Control

Sets the format of CONNECT messages.

Zn - Soft Reset

Resets the A3LA-R to a user-stored configuration.

&Cn - DCD Option

Selects how the A3LA-R controls the DCD behavior.

&Dn - DTR Option

Sets the A3LA-R reaction to DTR signal.

&Fn - Restore Factory Settings

Recalls factory default settings.

&Kn - Flow Control

Selects the flow control method between A3LA-R and DTE.

&Mn - Asynchronous;Synchronous Mode

Selects the DTR operating mode.

&Qn - Sync;Async Mode

Selects asynchronous mode for connection control.

&Sn - DSR Override

Defines the behavior of DSR.

&V - View Active and Stored Configuration

Views current active configuration and stored profiles.

&Wn - Store Active Configuration

Stores the active configuration profile in non-volatile memory.

&Yn - Designate Default Reset Profile

Selects the profile for use after power-up.

\Kn - Control Break

Controls the A3LA-R's response to a break received.

%R - Display Registers

Displays all S registers in the system.

*Pn - Power

Turns the A3LA-R off.

+CBST - Select Bearer Service Type

Selects bearer service type for mobile originated calls.

+CGMI - Manufacturer Identification

Queries the A3LA-R RF board manufacturer.

+CGMM - Model Identification

Queries the A3LA-R RF board model.

+CGMR - Revision

Queries the A3LA-R RF board revision.

+CGSN - Serial Number

Queries the A3LA-R IMEI.

+CMEE - Report Mobile Equipment Error

Sets mobile equipment error reporting level.

+CPAS - Modem Activity Status

Queries the A3LA-R activity status.

+CR - Service Reporting Control

Sets the service reporting level.

+DS - Set Data Compression Function

Sets the V.42bis data compression function.

+DR - Data Compression Report Level

Sets the data compression reporting level.

+CEER - Extended Error Report

Returns extended report on last call setup or release reason.

+CHUP - Hangup Call

Causes the A3LA-R to hang up the current data call.

+CMGD - Delete SMS Message

Deletes SMS messages from preferred storage.

+CMGF - SMS Message Format

Sets message format for SMS send, list, read, and write commands.

+CMGL - List SMS Messages

Returns messages with a status value from message storage.

+CMGR - Read SMS Message

Returns the SMS message with a location value.

+CMGS - Send SMS Message

Sends an SMS message from the DTE to the network.

+CMGW - Write SMS Message To Memory

Stores a message to memory storage.

+CMOD - Call Mode

Selects call mode for dialing or answering commands.

+CNMI - New SMS Message Indications to DTE

Selects procedure for new message notifications to DTE.

+COPS - Operator Select

Forces manual registration to the network.

+CPBF - Find Phonebook Entries

Returns phonebook entries matching a string.

+CPBR - Read Phonebook Entries

Returns phonebook entries in a location number range.

+CPBS - Select Phonebook Storage

Selects phonebook memory storage.

+CPBW - Write Phonebook Entry

Writes a phonebook entry in the current storage.

+CPIN - Enter PIN

Sends a password (PIN, PUK) to the A3LA-R.

+CPMS - Select Preferred SMS Message Storage

Selects memory storages for SMS operations.

+CREG - Network Registration

Controls unsolicited result codes for network registration status.

+CSCA - SMS Service Center Address

Updates the SMSC address for transmitting SMS.

+CSCB - Select Cell Broadcast Message Types

Returns current values for cell broadcast message types.

+CSCS - Select TE Character Set

Informs the A3LA-R which character set is supported.

+CSMS - Select SMS Message Service

Selects short messaging service and returns message types.

+CSTA - Select Type of Address

Selects the type of number for the dial command.

+GMI - Manufacturer Identification

Queries the A3LA-R RF board manufacturer.

+GMM - Model Identification

Queries the A3LA-R RF board model.

+GMR - Revision

Queries the A3LA-R RF board revision.

+GSN - Serial Number

Queries the A3LA-R IMEI.

+GCAP - General Capabilities

Queries the A3LA-R's overall capabilities.

A - Answer

Answers an incoming data or voice call immediately.

D - Dial

Initiates a data or voice call.

D> - Direct Dial From Phonebook

Initiates call using phonebook entry.

HN - Hangup

Clears a data or voice call connection.

S0=N - Auto-Answer

Enables auto-answer for incoming data or voice calls.

Xn - Extended Result Codes

Selects the response set for command results.

+CLVL - Volume Level Control

Selects the volume level for audio output.

+CMUT - Mute Control

Enables/disables uplink voice muting during a call.

+CRC - Cellular Result Codes

Sets the extended format of incoming data or voice call indication.

+CVHU - Voice Hangup Control

Selects if Hn or &Dn command causes voice call disconnection.

+CCLK - Real-Time Clock

Sets the real-time clock of the A3LA-R.

-MSVTS - DTMF Generation in Voice Call

Generates specified DTMF tones for network transmission.

-MSVTR - DTMF Received in Voice Call

Enables/disables receiving DTMF messages from the network.

-MSVLS - Local DTMF Feedback Selection

Enables/disables playing DTMF tones locally.

-MSSTM - Request System Time

Queries the latest system time received from the network.

-MSGEO - Request Geolocation

Queries the geolocation grid code from the last notification.

+CCFC - Call Forward Service

Controls call forwarding supplementary service.

+CLCC - Request Current Call Status

Returns the current call status of the A3LA-R.

+CNUM - Read MSISDN Numbers

Retrieves the MSISDN numbers of the SIM.

+WIRLP - Iridium Radio Link Protocol

Sets IRLP parameters for data call negotiation.

+WFRNG - Force IRLP Renegotiation

Sets forced renegotiation of IRLP parameters.

+WTM - IRLP Test Mode

Selects DCE mode of operation for IRLP.

+WDLDM - IRLP Dynamic Link Delay Measurement

Sets DCE dynamic link delay measurement parameters.

+WDAV - Register or Deregister an RS232 DAV Data Peripheral

Registers or deregisters an RS232 DAV Data Peripheral.

+SBDWB - Short Burst Data: Write Binary Data

Transfers a binary SBD message from DTE to the buffer.

+SBDRB - Short Burst Data: Read Binary Data

Transfers a binary SBD message from buffer to DTE.

+SBDRT - Short Burst Data: Read Text Message

Transfers a text SBD message from buffer to DTE.

+SBDD - Short Burst Data: Clear SBD Message Buffer(s)

Clears mobile originated, mobile terminated, or both buffers.

+SBDC - Short Burst Data: Clear SBD MOMSN

Clears the mobile originated message sequence number.

+SBDS - Short Burst Data: Status

Returns current state of MO/MT buffers and SBD ring alert.

+SBDTC - Short Burst Data: Transfer MO Buffer to MT Buffer

Transfers MO buffer contents to MT buffer.

+CAR - Audio Output Control

Switches audio output type between analog, digital, and mute.

IN - Identification

Requests the A3LA-R to display information about itself.

+CIER - Indicator Event Reporting

Enables/disables sending unsolicited result codes for indicator changes.

+CRIS - Ring Indication Status

Queries ring indication status and reason.

+CSQ[F] - Signal Quality

Returns the received signal strength indication.

+CULK - Unlock

Unlocks SBD functionality after being locked by the Gateway.

+CVMI - Voicemail Indication

Queries the status of the voicemail indication flag.

+CICCID - Read ICC ID from SIM

Queries the status ICC ID of the SIM.

+CLIP - Calling Line Identification Presentation

Controls presentation of Calling Line Identity.

+CLIR - Calling Line Identification Restriction

Controls presentation of Calling Line Identity for next call.

+IPR - Fixed DTE Rate

Sets the data rate at which A3LA-R accepts commands.

+SBDWT - Short Burst Data: Write a Text Message

Transfers a text SBD message from DTE to the buffer.

+SBDDET - Short Burst Data: Detach

Initiates an SBD session to detach the A3LA-R from the Gateway.

+SBDI - Short Burst Data: Initiate an SBD Session

Initiates an SBD session to transfer messages.

+SBDIX[A] - Short Burst Data: Initiate an SBD Session Extended

Initiates an SBD session with location update for SBD Ring Alert.

+SBDDSC - Short Burst Data: Delivery Short Code

Sets the Delivery Short Code for MO/MT messages.

+SBDMTA - Short Burst Data: Mobile-Terminated Alert

Enables/disables ring indications for SBD Ring Alerts.

+SBDREG - Short Burst Data: Network Registration

Triggers an SBD session for manual network registration.

+SBDAREG - Short Burst Data: Automatic Registration

Sets the A3LA-R's auto-registration mode.

+SBDSX - Short Burst Data: Status Extended

Returns status of MO/MT buffers and SBD ring alert.

+ADJANT - User Antenna Adjustment Required

Indicates if the user needs to adjust antenna position.

+WANTST, +ANTST - Antenna Status

Reports the antenna status.

+PCDA - Pending Call Drop Alert

Indicates when the pending call drop alert is active.

+DPLCI - DPL Call Indication

Reports call state changes based on DPL peripheral handset activity.

+CCWA - Call Waiting Service

Controls Call Waiting service presentation.

+CLCK - Facility Lock

Enables, disables, or interrogates a facility lock.

+CPWD - Change Password

Sets a new password for facility lock functions.

+CSDT - Sidetone

Controls the A3LA-R RF board sidetone generation.

+CHLD - Call Hold and Multiparty

Manages call hold and multiparty services.

+XCSI - Extended Call State Information

Provides DTE with call state during Hold/Multiparty operations.

+CDSI - Report SMS Status

Reports SMS status after a mobile-originated send attempt.

+GPSSTA - Configure GPS Status

Enables/disables the GPS receiver.

Appendix C: S-Register Definitions

S-Register Commands

Commands to read, write, or reference S-registers.

Standard S-Registers

Details standard S-registers, their ranges, defaults, and descriptions.

Iridium-Specific S-Register Extensions

Details S-registers specific to Iridium functionality.

Appendix D: Summary of Result Codes

Table 7: V.25 ter;Hayes Result Codes

Lists V.25ter/Hayes result codes and their descriptions.

Table 8: GSM 7.07 Result Codes

Lists GSM 7.07 result codes and their descriptions.

Table 9: GSM 7.05 Result Codes

Lists GSM 7.05 result codes and their descriptions.

Table 10: Iridium-Specific Result Codes

Lists Iridium-specific result codes and their descriptions.

Appendix E: Informative Examples

Unit Identification

Example showing how to confirm the Iridium device type.

Setting the Default Configuration

Example demonstrating default configuration settings.

Power On to Send an SBD Message

Example sequence for powering on and sending an SBD message.

SBD Automatic Notification Registration

Example of verifying registration for automatic notifications.

SBD Automatic Notification Message Reception

Example of initiating SBD session upon receiving notification.

SBD Automatic Notification Automatic Registration

Example of enabling automatic registration using 'Ask' mode.

Originate a Data Call

Example sequence for making a data call.

Answer a Data Call

Example sequence for accepting a mobile-terminated data call.

Disconnect a Data Call

Example sequence for disconnecting a data call.

Coordinate +CLCC and +CPAS Responses

Example combining commands for detailed call state definition.

Appendix F: Power Consumption

Appendix G: The Iridium Network

Iridium Network Data Capabilities

Details the five modes of operation for Iridium data communications.

Dial-up Data Service

Explains connectivity through the Iridium satellite network for dial-up.

Direct Internet Connection

Describes connecting to the internet via the Iridium gateway.

Short Burst Data

Explains SBD as a transport capability for messages.

Short Messaging Service

Details SMS mechanism for delivering short data messages.

RUDICS

Describes RUDICS as enhanced gateway termination for data calls.

Iridium Geolocation

Explains how the Iridium network calculates ISU geolocation.

Appendix H: Standards Compliance

Appendix I: Certificate of Compliance

Appendix J: Export Compliance

Appendix K: Design Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Provides physical dimensions, weight, and connector details.

RF Specifications

Details operating frequency, duplexing, and link margin.

Electrical Specifications

Lists input voltage range and current draw for various states.

Environmental Specifications

Specifies operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges.

Data I;O Specifications

Details data rates for various services and interfaces.

Related Hardware

Lists supported antennas, data kits, power adapters, and handsets.

Appendix L: Mechanical Drawing

NAL A3LA-R-SMA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency433 MHz
Antenna ConnectorSMA
Output Power10 dBm
InterfaceUART
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C

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