TC63 GSM module

Jim90 · Joined: 27 Apr 2013 Posts: 55

I want to create a new project with the use of TC63 gsm module.

My problem is that i don't know if is possible to use TC63 with CCS compiler.

I can't find any resources and i don't know anyone who use this module with CCS so i don't know if this is feasible.
(I am thinking if any restriction exist which i can not see)

temtronic · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:12 pm

You should post a link to the exact module you've got !

From that we'll be able to see how easy it will be to interface to it.
items of concern...

1) power supply. Most(all ?) devices these days are 3 volt units. NONE will directly, correctly interface with a 5 volt PIC, so the easy way is to select a 3 volt PIC. Those like PIC16LFxxx are 3 volt devices, the 'L' is the key here.

2) communications interface. It could be TTL serial( aka 'RR-232), SPI, I2C or propriatory.

3)commands. Typically an 'AT command set' is used,though without seeing the actual datasheet I can't tell.

Bottom line, YES you can use CCS C to use the TC63 module however you'll need to supply us with more information. Undoubtedly someone's posted a program or 2 in the 'code library' here.Before you just 'cut and paste' and complain 'it doesn't work, be sure to create and test a simple 'Hello GSM' test program. It should read some GSM registers, set some options, read back those options. This basic test will confirm the interface is good,hardware correct and gives you a solid base to carry on from.

Cheers
Jay

Jim90 · Joined: 27 Apr 2013 Posts: 55

The datasheet is:

http://www.docdroid.net/l2se/tc63i.pdf.html

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ezflyr · Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 1019 Location: Tewksbury, MA

Hi,

We've already been down this road a million times? Unless the OP can produce a data sheet for the exact hardware he has then this thread is pointless, and will only end in frustration!

There is a high likelihood that the 'TC63' module referred to by the OP is actually the Siemens module mounted to a breakout board that includes some interface circuitry. Unless we have access to exactly what is being used then this thread is hopeless!

Note the raw TC63 requires a fine pitch SMD connector interface, so it's 100% certain that is not what the OP has!

John

Jim90 · Joined: 27 Apr 2013 Posts: 55

This is exactly the module which i have.(actually i am thinking to buy)

http://export.farnell.com/cinterion/tc63i/mod-gsm-gprs-quad-band-tcp-ip/dp/1718876

At my last post i upload the document which is given to this site.

Any feedback??

whatdo you think ? (i really need advice)

ezflyr · Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 1019 Location: Tewksbury, MA

Hi,

Sorry, that link opens to a generic Farnell export page, not to anything specific the a GSM module. It may just be my current location (Japan) that is preventing me from viewing it?

John

PCM programmer · Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 21708

http://uk.farnell.com/cinterion/tc63i/mod-gsm-gprs-quad-band-tcp-ip/dp/1718876

ezflyr · Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 1019 Location: Tewksbury, MA

Hi,

100% you can make that work with a PIC, but the electrical/mechanical interface challenges will be formidable. Are you prepaired to solder an 80 pin fine pitch connector? Find another module!

John

Ps thanks PCM programmer for the link!

Jim90 · Joined: 27 Apr 2013 Posts: 55

Thanks guys.

Except the issue with the soldering, do you think that this module is reliable, easy to program, etc ?

temtronic · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:07 pm

Well I still haven't seen a proper datasheet for it yet...all links lead to 'sales sheets' not hard core data.
As I suspected it's a 3 volt device, so you best use an 'L' version PIC..
Has I2C as well as SPI interfaces, so very easy for a PIC to hookup to it.

reliable ? zero knowledge of the device, again no datasheet....
easy to program, unknown, again NO datasheet...

Knowledge is power....

Jay

PCM programmer · Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 21708

It's out there if you search for this:

ezflyr · Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 1019 Location: Tewksbury, MA

Hi,

Personally, I'd think something like this is a better choice: http://imall.iteadstudio.com/im140318007.html

John

Jim90 · Joined: 27 Apr 2013 Posts: 55

Why you think is better?

I think TC63I has more features

Ttelmah · Joined: 11 Mar 2010 Posts: 19238

Quite probably.

The point being made, was that this is _well_ documented, and easy to connect to. You could probably have a system talking to this in a couple of hours work on a breadboard. While the TC63I, will involve starting by making a PCB. Then you have 'what extra features are actually going to be of any use'?....