Quectel MC90-TE-A Manuel utilisateur

MC90-TE-A User Guide

GSM/GPRS/GNSS Module Series

Rev. MC90-TE-A_User_Guide_V1.0

Date: 2018-09-19

Status: Released

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About the Document

History

Revision

Date

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Description

1.0

2018-09-19

Tiger CHENG

Initial

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Contents 
About the Document................................................................................................................................ 2 
Contents.................................................................................................................................................... 3 
Table Index ............................................................................................................................................... 4 
Figure Index.............................................................................................................................................. 5 
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 6 
1.1. Safety Information ....................................................................................................................7 
2Product Concept ............................................................................................................................... 8 
2.1. MC90-TE-ATop and Bottom Views.......................................................................................... 8 
3Interface Applications..................................................................................................................... 10 
3.1. (U)SIM2 Card Connector........................................................................................................10 
4MC90-TE-A Accessories Assembly............................................................................................... 12 
5Illustration........................................................................................................................................ 13 
5.1. Power on MC90-TE-A ............................................................................................................13 
5.2. Communicate with GSM Part of the Module........................................................................... 14 
5.3. Communicate with GNSS Part of the Module......................................................................... 15 
5.3.1. Use Main UART (All-in-one Solution)........................................................................... 15 
5.3.2. Use UART3 (Stand-alone Solution)............................................................................. 16 
5.4. Firmware Upgrade through Main UART Port.......................................................................... 17 
5.5. Compatible Design and Applications ......................................................................................18 
6DIP Connector................................................................................................................................. 19 
7Appendix A References.................................................................................................................. 21 

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Table Index

TABLE 1: PINS OF (U)SIM2 CARD CONNECTOR.......................................................................................... 10

TABLE 2: RESISTOR TO BE MOUNTED WHEN USING DIFFERENT Wi-Fi ANTENNAS ............................. 18

TABLE 3: PIN DEFINITION OF THE 60-PIN DIP CONNECTOR..................................................................... 19

TABLE 4: RELATED DOCUMENTS.................................................................................................................. 21

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Figure Index 
FIGURE 1: MC90-TE-ATOP VIEW..................................................................................................................... 8 
FIGURE 2: MC90-TE-A BOTTOM VIEW............................................................................................................. 9 
FIGURE 3: (U)SIM2 CARD CONNECTOR....................................................................................................... 10 
FIGURE 4: MC90-TE-ATOOLKITACCESSORIES.......................................................................................... 12 
FIGURE 5: CONNECTION BETWEEN MC90-TE-AAND GSM EVB............................................................... 13 
FIGURE 6: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS INDICATION................................................................................... 14 
FIGURE 7: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON MAIN UART WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GSM PART... 14 
FIGURE 8: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON UART3 WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GSM PART........... 15 
FIGURE 9: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON MAIN UART WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GNSS PART. 16 
FIGURE 10: S101/S102 SWITCH STATUS ON UART3 WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH GNSS PART....... 16 
FIGURE 11: USER INTERFACE OF POWERGPS TOOL................................................................................ 17 
FIGURE 12: SWITCH S101/S102 TO ON STATE ............................................................................................ 17 
FIGURE 13: R211 OR R213 TO BE MOUNTED WHEN USING DIFFERENT Wi-Fi ANTENNAS................... 18 
FIGURE 14: DIP CONNECTOR OF MC90-TE-A.............................................................................................. 19 
 

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1Introduction

In order to help customers develop applications with Quectel MC90 module conveniently, Quectel

supplies corresponding development board (MC90-TE-A) to test the module. This document can help

customers quickly understand MC90-TE-A interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details and

know how to use it.

MC90-TE-A is intended to be used in combination with GSM EVB for MC90 module testing and

evaluation. For detailed description of GSM EVB, please refer to document [4].

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1.1. Safety Information

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service

or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating MC90 module. Manufacturers of the cellular

terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel, and incorporate

these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel assumes no liability for

customers’ failure to comply with these precautions.

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an

accident. Using a mobile while driving (even with a handsfree kit) causes

distraction and can lead to an accident. Please comply with laws and regulations

restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. The operation

of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with

communication systems. If the device offers an Airplane Mode, then it should be

enabled prior to boarding an aircraft. Please consult the airline staff for more

restrictions on the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft.

Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment, so

please be aware of the restrictions on the use of wireless devices when in

hospitals, clinics or other healthcare facilities.

Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio signals and cellular network

cannot be guaranteed to connect in all possible conditions (for example, with

unpaid bills or with an invalid (U)SIM card). When emergent help is needed in such

conditions, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive a

call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on in a service area with

adequate cellular signal strength.

The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it

receives and transmits radio frequency signals. RF interference can occur if it is

used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.

In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn

off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with

potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats,

fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains

chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, etc.

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2Product Concept

2.1. MC90-TE-A Top and Bottom Views

Figure 1: MC90-TE-A Top View

A: Serial port selection switch

B: GSM antenna interface

C: GNSS antenna interface

D: Wi-Fi antenna interface

E: LED indicator

F: USB interface

F: Wi-Fi antenna

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Figure 2: MC90-TE-A Bottom View

G: (U)SIM2 card connector

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