What is GSM?

GSM stands for Global System for Mobile communications. GSM is a

second generation wireless communication standard developed for voice
communication with a bearer service called short message service or SMS. In
1982 it was recognized as a standard for digital wireless communications and
was first adopted in Europe and then by Asia, Africa etc. GSM

has the

advantage of using SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards.

Subscriber Identity Module
The subscriber identity module (or SIM card) is a key feature of a GSM cell
phone. The SIM contains the subscription profile and address book. Although
the SIM card contains account information that prevents or enables certain
services, the handset (cell phone) is the device that locks the user into a
specific phone
Why do we need GSM?
GSM is used for the purpose of intimating about accident to concerned
authorities.
A GSM modem is a specialized type of modem which accepts a SIM card,
and operates over a subscription to a mobile operator, just like a mobile
phone. From the mobile operator perspective, a GSM modem looks just like a
mobile phone.
The board which we are using is SIM908 module. SIM908 module is a
complete Quad-Band GSM/GPRS module which combines GPS technology
for satellite navigation.
Quad-Band GSM covers frequency ranges 850MHz, 900 MHz,1800MHz,
1900MHZ.

Following are the characteristics of the module:

Point-to-point MO and MT
SMS cell broadcast
Text and PDU mode
Features of GSM:
Mobile Frequency Range Rx: 925-960 Tx: 880-915
Multiple Access Method : TDMA/FDMA
Duplex Method : FDD
Number of Channels :24 (8 users per channel)
Channel Spacing :200 kHz
Modulation :GMSK (0.3 Gaussian Filter)
Channel Bit Rate :270.833Kb When triggered by the controller the SIM
module sends a prewritten message with dynamic location details to the
numbers as programmed by the coder.
The LED of the shield shows the status of the GPRS+GPS module. The table
below shows the meaning of the blink of the LED.
Getting Started
Insert SIM card: Press to remove the tray from the SIM cardholder. After
properly fixing the SIM card in the tray, lock the tray in the slot provided.
Connect Antenna: Screw the RF antenna on the RF cable output
provided.
Connect RS232 Cable

to

for RS232 communication)

the

Host

device:

(Cable

provided

 Connect the power Supply (12V-AC/DC) to the power jack.

Network LED indicating various status of GSM module eg. Power on,
network registration & GPRS connectivity.
After the Modem registers the network, led will blink in step of 3
seconds.

Trouble Shooting

Note: when GSM modem powers on the auto baud is enabled, user
must first to send the A to synchronize baud rate. It is recommended to
wait 2 to 3 seconds before sending AT character. After receiving the
OK response, PC and modem are correctly synchronized.
Ensure the the sim card holder/ connector has the SIM card.
It is risky to connect power supply not preferred by the reference user
manual

BASIC AT COMMANDS
1. To check the modem:AT{Press Enter}
OK
2. To change sms sending mode:AT+CMGF=1{Press Enter}
OK

3. To Read SMS in Text mode:

AT+CMGR= no.
Number (no.) is the message index number stored in the sim card. For new
SMS, URC will be received on the screen as +CMTI: SM no. Use this number
in the AT+CMGR number to read the message.

Example:

AT+CMGR=1{Press Enter}

+CMGR: "REC READ","+917708283043","","10/05/21, 20:52:20+22"

4. To Send SMS in text mode :

AT+CMGS=mobile number press enter
Once The AT commands is given > prompt will be displayed on the screen.
Type the message to send via SMS. After this, press ctrl+Z to send the SMS.
If the SMS sending is successful, ok will be displayed along with the
message number.

Example:

AT+CMGS=9884467058{Press Enter}
< Hello GSM Modem CTRL+Z

5. To make a voice call:ATD9884467058; {Press Enter}

6. To Redial last no:ATDL{Press Enter}

7. To Hang up or Disconnect a call: ATH{Press Enter}

8. For receive incoming call:ATA{Press Enter}

9. To set a particular baud rate:AT+IPR=?{Press Enter} {To view the baud rate
values}
AT+IPR=0

{To set the modem to auto bauding mode}

10. Operator selection:AT+COPS? {Press Enter}

OK

AT+COPS?
+COPS: 0, 0,"AirTel"
OK
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