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Model A3LA-R User Guide
Version A
April 19
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
16
Figure 1: Iridium Satellite Modem A3LA-R
16
Multi-Interface Connector
17
Table 1: Pin Assignments for the Multi-Interface Connector
17
RS232 Data Interface (Standard 9-Wire Configuration)
18
RS232 Data Interface (3-Wire Configuration)
18
DC Power Input
19
Power On/Off Control
20
Figure 2: Power Input Setting for the A3LA-R
20
Audio Interface
21
Digital Peripheral Link (DPL)
22
Figure 3: Location of the SIM Reader
22
Antenna Connector
23
Table 2: General RF Parameters
23
Table 3: Custom Antenna Specifications
23
SIM Card Interface
25
Figure 4: Location of the SIM Reader
25
LED Display
26
Figure 5: Iridium Satellite Modem A3LA-R
26
Configuration Settings
27
Modes of Operation
28
Mounting Recommendations
29
Technical Support
30
Appendix A: at Interface
31
Command Types
31
Basic Commands
31
Extended Commands
31
Command and Response Characters
33
Command Entry
33
Command Responses
34
Hardware Failure Reporting
35
Table 4: Numeric and Verbose Modes
35
Appendix B: at Command Set Description
36
AT - Attention Code
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A/ - Repeat Last Command
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Escape Sequence
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Echo
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On - Online
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Qn - Quiet Mode
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Vn - Verbose Mode
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Wn - Error Correction Message Control
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Zn - Soft Reset
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Cn - DCD Option
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Dn - DTR Option
37
Fn - Restore Factory Settings
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Kn - Flow Control
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Mn - Asynchronous/Synchronous Mode
39
Qn - Sync/Async Mode
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Sn - DSR Override
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V - View Active and Stored Configuration
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Wn - Store Active Configuration
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Yn - Designate Default Reset Profile
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Kn - Control Break
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R - Display Registers
41
Pn - Power
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CBST - Select Bearer Service Type
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CGMI - Manufacturer Identification
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CGMM - Model Identification
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CGMR - Revision
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CGSN - Serial Number
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CMEE - Report Mobile Equipment Error
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CPAS - Modem Activity Status
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CR - Service Reporting Control
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DS - Set Data Compression Function
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DR - Data Compression Report Level
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CEER - Extended Error Report
47
CHUP - Hangup Call
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CMGD - Delete SMS Message
47
CMGF - SMS Message Format
50
CMGL - List SMS Messages
50
CMGR - Read SMS Message
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CMGS - Send SMS Message
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CMGW - Write SMS Message to Memory
52
CMOD - Call Mode
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CNMI - New SMS Message Indications to DTE
53
COPS - Operator Select
55
CPBF - Find Phonebook Entries
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CPBR - Read Phonebook Entries
57
CPBS - Select Phonebook Storage
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CPBW - Write Phonebook Entry
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CPIN - Enter PIN
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CPMS - Select Preferred SMS Message Storage
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CREG - Network Registration
61
CSCA - SMS Service Center Address
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CSCB - Select Cell Broadcast Message Types
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CSCS - Select te Character Set
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CSMS - Select SMS Message Service
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CSTA - Select Type of Address
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GMI - Manufacturer Identification
65
GMM - Model Identification
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GMR - Revision
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GSN - Serial Number
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GCAP - General Capabilities
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A - Answer
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D - Dial
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D> - Direct Dial from Phonebook
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Hn - Hangup
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S0=N - Auto-Answer
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Xn - Extended Result Codes
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CLVL - Volume Level Control
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CMUT - Mute Control
69
CRC - Cellular Result Codes
69
CVHU - Voice Hangup Control
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CCLK - Real-Time Clock
70
MSVTS - DTMF Generation in Voice Call
71
MSVTR - DTMF Received in Voice Call
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MSVLS - Local DTMF Feedback Selection
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MSSTM - Request System Time
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MSGEO - Request Geolocation
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CCFC - Call Forward Service
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CLCC - Request Current Call Status
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CNUM - Read MSISDN Numbers
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CSSSC - Supplementary Services Short Code
77
WIRLP - Iridium Radio Link Protocol
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WFRNG - Force IRLP Renegotiation
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WTM - IRLP Test Mode
80
WDLDM - IRLP Dynamic Link Delay Measurement
80
WDAV - Register or Deregister an RS232 DAV Data Peripheral
81
SBDWB - Short Burst Data: Write Binary Data
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SBDRB - Short Burst Data: Read Binary Data
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SBDRT - Short Burst Data: Read Text Message
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SBDD - Short Burst Data: Clear SBD Message Buffer(S)
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SBDC - Short Burst Data: Clear SBD MOMSN
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SBDS - Short Burst Data: Status
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SBDTC - Short Burst Data: Transfer MO Buffer to MT Buffer
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CAR - Audio Output Control
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In - Identification
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CIER - Indicator Event Reporting
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CRIS - Ring Indication Status
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CSQ[F] - Signal Quality
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CULK - Unlock
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CVMI - Voicemail Indication
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CICCID - Read ICC ID from SIM
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CLIP - Calling Line Identification Presentation
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CLIR - Calling Line Identification Restriction
93
IPR - Fixed DTE Rate
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SBDWT - Short Burst Data: Write a Text Message
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SBDDET - Short Burst Data: Detach
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SBDI - Short Burst Data: Initiate an SBD Session
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SBDIX[A] - Short Burst Data: Initiate an SBD Session Extended
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SBDDSC - Short Burst Data: Delivery Short Code
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SBDMTA - Short Burst Data: Mobile-Terminated Alert
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SBDREG - Short Burst Data: Network Registration
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SBDAREG - Short Burst Data: Automatic Registration
105
SBDSX - Short Burst Data: Status Extended
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ADJANT - User Antenna Adjustment Required
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WANTST, +ANTST - Antenna Status
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PCDA - Pending Call Drop Alert
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DPLCI - DPL Call Indication
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CCWA - Call Waiting Service
110
CLCK - Facility Lock
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CPWD - Change Password
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CSDT - Sidetone
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CHLD - Call Hold and Multiparty
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XCSI - Extended Call State Information
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CDSI - Report SMS Status
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GPSSTA - Configure GPS Status
122
Appendix C: S-Register Definitions
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S-Register Commands
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Sr - Direct S-Register Reference
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C1.2 Sr? - Direct S-Register Read
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Sr=N - Direct S-Register Write
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Referenced S-Register Read
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N - Referenced S-Register Write
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Standard S-Registers
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Table 5: Standard S-Registers
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Iridium-Specific S-Register Extensions
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Table 6: Iridium-Specific S-Register Extensions
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Appendix D: Summary of Result Codes
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Table 7: V.25Ter/Hayes Result Codes
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Table 8: GSM 7.07 Result Codes
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Table 9: GSM 7.05 Result Codes
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Table 10: Iridium-Specific Result Codes
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Appendix E: Informative Examples
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Unit Identification
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Setting the Default Configuration
133
Table 11: Unit Identification
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Table 12: Default Configuration
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Power on to Send an SBD Message
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Table 13: Power on to Send an SBD Message
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SBD Automatic Notification Registration
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SBD Automatic Notification Message Reception
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Table 14: SBD Automatic Notification Registration
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Table 15: SBD Automatic Notification Message Reception
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SBD Automatic Notification Automatic Registration
136
Originate a Data Call
136
Table 16: SBD Automatic Notification Automatic Registration
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Table 17: Originate a Data Call
136
Answer a Data Call
137
Disconnect a Data Call
137
Table 18: Answer a Data Call
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Table 19: Disconnect a Data Call
137
Coordinate +CLCC and +CPAS Responses
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Table 20: Coordinate +CLCC and +CPAS Reponses
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Appendix F: Power Consumption
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Figure 6: Average Current Drawn During Standby
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Figure 7: Average Power Consumption During Standby
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Figure 8: Average Current Drawn During a Data Switch Call
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Figure 9: Average Power Consumption During a Data Switch Call
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Figure 10: Average Current Drawn During an SBD Transmission
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Figure 11: Average Power Consumption During an SBD Transmission
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Figure 12: Average Current Drawn During an SMS Transmission
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Figure 13: Average Power Consumption During an SMS Transmission
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Figure 14: Average Current Drawn During a Voice Call Using DPL Handset
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Figure 15: Average Power Consumption During a Voice Call Using DPL Handset
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Appendix G: the Iridium Network
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Figure 16: Iridium Network Major Components
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Iridium Network Data Capabilities
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Dial-Up Data Service
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Figure 17: Iridium Network Data Capabilities
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Figure 18: PSTN Dial-Up Connectivity
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Direct Internet Connection
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Figure 19: Iridium Dial-Up Data Service
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Short Burst Data
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Short Messaging Service
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G.6 Rudics
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Iridium Geolocation
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Appendix H: Standards Compliance
153
Appendix I: Certificate of Compliance
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Figure 20: Certificate of Compliance
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Appendix J: Export Compliance
155
Appendix K: Design Specifications
156
Mechanical Specifications
156
RF Specifications
156
Electrical Specifications
156
Environmental Specifications
157
Data I/O Specifications
157
Related Hardware
157
Appendix L: Mechanical Drawing
158
Figure 21: A3LA-R Mechanical Drawing
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NAL A3LA-R-SMA Specifications
General
Frequency
433 MHz
Antenna Connector
SMA
Output Power
10 dBm
Interface
UART
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
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