Motorola Mobility LLC T56KT1 User Manual
Testing a Standalone Unit
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G30 - Module Hardware Description
December 15, 2009
Testing a Standalone Unit
This section describes how to perform a G30 functionality test, whose purpose is to:
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Introduce the user to the G30
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Explain how to work with the G30 unit
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Describe how to evaluate basic G30 features
The test setup provides a wide platform through which a G30 unit can be evaluated. The specific
test procedure described below covers only a few of the G30’s many features. Using this setup,
you can perform several additional tests on the G30.
test procedure described below covers only a few of the G30’s many features. Using this setup,
you can perform several additional tests on the G30.
The test is performed using two modems, one of which is the G30. The modems communicate
with each other through a single computer, which also controls their operation.
with each other through a single computer, which also controls their operation.
The test requires knowledge about the operation of the G30 Developer’s Kit, terminal
applications and AT commands. Refer to relevant documentation for assistance.
applications and AT commands. Refer to relevant documentation for assistance.
To perform the test, you need the following:
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A G30 OEM cellular engine unit
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A G30 Developer's Kit
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A desktop or laptop computer, which includes:
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A free serial communications port (RS232)
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A connected and active line modem (internal or external)
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A terminal application (such as HyperTerminal)
Test Setup
To Setup the G30 Test
Follow this procedure (
) to set up your equipment before performing the test:
1. Verify that the computer you intend to use for the test is equipped with a working
line modem
You can use a second G30 unit instead of the line modem. When doing so, you must repeat
the setup procedure that follows for the additional G30.
the setup procedure that follows for the additional G30.
2. Set up the G30 and the Developer Board as described in
“Initial Setup”
in
“Chapter 2: Developer Board and Interfaces Description”
in the
“G30 Developer’s Kit”
(Motorola part no. 6802986C48)
3. Verify that the G30 has adequate reception from the local GSM network
4. Connect the Developer Board’s RS232 port to the computer’s serial port
5. Open a terminal application window (such as HyperTerminal) and configure it to operate
with the serial port occupied by the
G30