Eurotech presents a low power wireless module combining 12-channel GPS and Tri-band GSM/GPRS
This new wireless PC/104 module targets professional mobile communications applications such as asset management, vehicle tracking and telematics
(Ncd).- Eurotech has today released the
COM-1289, a high-integration wireless PC/104
communication module capable of precision GPS
satellite positioning and seamless communication in
900/1800 and 1900MHz cellular GSM/GPRS networks
worldwide.
The COM-1289 is based on the latest low power high
sensitivity Fastrax iTrax03 GPS receiver technology
capable of reliable positioning in difficult urban
canyon and dense foliage environments. The position
can be updated at 1-3Hz and GPS data is available
in NMEA or binary protocol. The internationally
approved Siemens MC55 tri-band GSM/GPRS wireless
terminal supports SMS, high-speed GPRS data, fax
and voice communication. An onboard locking
SIM-card slot can be easily accessed with the
module installed in a system. Optionally an
external SIM card interface can be connected to the
module. The audio I/O-port can be used to connect
to low power devices or a headset for voice
communication.
Integrated peripheral interfaces include two 16C550
compatible RS-232 level serial ports that provide
traditional hardwired serial I/O functions for
legacy communications. The GPS and GSM/GPRS
terminal are accessed through a standard UART
interface that is supported by all operating
systems.
Board configuration is fully software controlled
and all resources can be set with the module
installed in the system. Settings, such as serial
port base address, interrupts and GPS communication
protocol can be modified at any time and
configuration data is stored in the onboard
non-volatile EEPROM. The jumperless board
configuration increases flexibility and increases
mechanical reliability.
This rugged RoHS compliant module takes advantage
of all the latest technologies and is compatible
with all Eurotech rugged high-reliability
computers, PC/104 and PC/104+ CPUs and peripheral
expansion modules.
Compatibility with embedded operating systems such
as Linux, Windows-CE and XPE is guaranteed.
Development systems with easy-to-use GPS and GPRS
antennas and interface cabling are available for
testing, software development and evaluation.
