Gemalto M2M GmbH MC56 User Manual
MC55/56 Hardware Interface Description
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3.1 Operating
modes
The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to in the following
chapters.
chapters.
Table 3: Overview of operating modes
Mode
Function
GSM / GPRS SLEEP Various powersave modes set with AT+CFUN
command.
Software is active to minimum extent. If the module was
registered to the GSM network in IDLE mode, it is
registered and paging with the BTS in SLEEP mode,
too. Power saving can be chosen at different levels:
The NON-CYCLIC SLEEP mode (AT+CFUN=0)
disables the AT interface. The CYCLIC SLEEP modes
AT+CFUN=5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 alternatively activate and
deactivate the AT interfaces to allow permanent access
to all AT commands.
registered to the GSM network in IDLE mode, it is
registered and paging with the BTS in SLEEP mode,
too. Power saving can be chosen at different levels:
The NON-CYCLIC SLEEP mode (AT+CFUN=0)
disables the AT interface. The CYCLIC SLEEP modes
AT+CFUN=5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 alternatively activate and
deactivate the AT interfaces to allow permanent access
to all AT commands.
GSM IDLE
Software is active. Once registered to the GSM
network, paging with BTS is carried out. The module is
ready to send and receive.
network, paging with BTS is carried out. The module is
ready to send and receive.
GSM TALK
Connection between two subscribers is in progress.
Power consumption depends on network coverage
individual settings, such as DTX off/on, FR/EFR/HR,
hopping sequences, antenna.
Power consumption depends on network coverage
individual settings, such as DTX off/on, FR/EFR/HR,
hopping sequences, antenna.
GPRS IDLE
Module is ready for GPRS data transfer, but no data is
currently sent or received. Power consumption depends
on network settings and GPRS configuration (e.g.
multislot settings).
currently sent or received. Power consumption depends
on network settings and GPRS configuration (e.g.
multislot settings).
Normal operation
GPRS DATA
GPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption
depends on network settings (e.g. power control level),
uplink / downlink data rates and GPRS configuration
(e.g. used multislot settings).
depends on network settings (e.g. power control level),
uplink / downlink data rates and GPRS configuration
(e.g. used multislot settings).
POWER DOWN
Normal shutdown after sending the AT^SMSO command.
The Power Supply ASIC (PSU-ASIC) disconnects the supply voltage from the
baseband part of the circuit. Only a voltage regulator in the PSU-ASIC is active
for powering the RTC. Software is not active. The serial interfaces are not
accessible.
baseband part of the circuit. Only a voltage regulator in the PSU-ASIC is active
for powering the RTC. Software is not active. The serial interfaces are not
accessible.
Operating voltage (connected to BATT+) remains applied.
Alarm mode
Restricted operation launched by RTC alert function while the module is in
POWER DOWN mode. Module will not be registered to GSM network. Limited
number of AT commands is accessible.
POWER DOWN mode. Module will not be registered to GSM network. Limited
number of AT commands is accessible.