SimCom SIM7000 User Manual

5.3 Operating Mode
5.3.1 Operating Mode Definition
The table below summarizes the various operating modes of SIM7000 product.
Table 32: Operating mode Definition
Mode Function
Normal operation
GPRS/EDGE /LTE
Sleep
In this case, the current consumption of module will be reduced to the
minimal level and the module can still receive paging message and
SMS.
GPRS/EDGE /LTE
Idle
Software is active. Module is registered to the network, and the
module is ready to communicate.
LTE Cat-M1 Talk
Connection between two subscribers is in progress. In this case, the
power consumption depends on network settings such as DTX off/on,
FR/EFR/HR, hopping sequences, and antenna.
GPRS/EDGE/LTE
Standby
Module is ready for data transmission, but no data is currently sent or
received. In this case, power consumption depends on network
settings.
GPRS/EDGE/LTE
Data transmission
There is data transmission in progress. In this case, power
consumption is related to network settings (e.g. power control level);
uplink/downlink data rates, etc.
Minimum functionality
mode
AT command “AT+CFUN=0” and “AT+CSCLK=1”
can be used to
set the module to a minimum functionality mode without removing
the power supply. In this mode, the RF part of the module will not
work and the SIM card will not be accessible, but the serial port and
USB port are still accessible. The power
consumption in this mode is
lower than normal mode.
Flight mode
AT command “AT+CFUN=4” can be used to set the module to flight
mode
without removing the power supply. In this mode, the RF part
of the module will not work, but the serial port and USB port are still
accessible. The power consumption in this mode is lower than normal
mode.
Power Saving Mode (PSM)
Setting AT command” AT+CPSMS=1” can be enable the PSM mode.
In this mode, The mode is similar to power-off. But the module
remains registered on the network and there is no need to re-attach or
re-establish the network connections. And all of the functions will be
unavailable except the RTC function. PWRKEY and timer expires
can wake up the module.
Extended
Mode DRX
(e-DRX)
In idle or sleep mode, module and the network may negotiate over
non-access stratum signaling the use of extended mode DRX for
reducing power consumption.
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SimCom SIM7000 Specifications

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Brand	SimCom
Model	SIM7000
Category	GSM/GPRS Modules
Language	English