I got this sucker working. This is how you pull a web page:
AT
OK ;test serial communications
AT+CPIN?
+CPIN: READY ; make sure SIM card is ready
OK
AT+SFUN=SID
+ICCID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ; Read SIM card serial number if you need it
AT+CSQ
+CSQ: 16,99 ;Check Quality of service, first number must be > 0 but not 99
OK
AT+AIPDCONT="internet"
+AIPDCONT: "internet","","" ; set APN server, check with your SIM card provider
OK
AT+AIPA=1
+AIPA: 1,10.110.234.135,0,0,0 ;Connect with APN server
OK
AT+AIPO=1,,"www.google.com",80,0,,1
+AIPO: 1,"10.110.234.135",4770,"74.125.227.17",80,0,30,1,0,64000,8,7300,5720,-500,0) ;Connect to web server
OK
AT+AIPW=1,"474554202f20485454502f312e300d0a0d0a"
+AIPW: 1,0,7300,5720,18 ; Send "GET / HTTP/1.0\r\n\r\n" string to web server. It must be converted to ASCII HEX format
;You should get several lines of reply back from the server, also in ASCII HEX format
+AIPRTCP: 1,0,6708,5720,768,"485454502F312E3020323030204F4B0D0A446174653A205468752C2..."
AT+AIPC=1
+AIPC: 1
OK ; Disconnect from the server

Got it working on T-Mobile also. I went to a T-Mobile store and they signed me up for an Even More Plus Blackberry Unlimited plan (or something like that - my receipt says "EMPlus BBery & BIS VB"). Took a little digging through their computer until they found it. This is supposed to be unlimited data, no texting/SMS/MMS/voice. I'm paying $40/month with no contract (+$35 setup fee)... it's auto-billed to my card, but I can call and cancel a few days before any billing cycle. Initially they told me it was going to be $50/month, but when they put the order in it ended up being $40 for some reason. They also gave me a SIM card for free.
So far it's working great. Only difference is the APN; now the command is:
at+aipdcont="wap.voicestream.com","",""
Other than that, cloverm's example works fine (along with the info in Enhanced AT Reference Manual).
One caveat with this module and the related Sparkfun eval board - you will most likely need to use an external power supply. The ADH8066 can draw up to 2A in 600us pulses every 4.6ms (when the PA is operating), which is much higher than most USB ports can realistically source. Average operating current (while transmitting continuously) should be something like 600mA max, but the small amount of capacitance on the Sparkfun eval board isn't nearly enough to source the large current pulses.

I am building a GPS tracking/transmitting unit taking lat/long/speed/etc from an EM-408 GPS receiver, interfacing with an Arduino UNO R3, and sending the data using this ADH8066 GSM module to a web server and waiting PHP script to write the data to a MySQL database. I've noticed a few posts below (Bin Wang) that mentioned a very similar effort, so wondering if there's anyone who might share info how you achieved the same. Thanks in advance!

I see a lot of your products that need connectors always have to purchase them separate...
Why not just add the price to the module and include it and also sell separate connectors in case of screw ups?
Im sure people forget to add the connector and then have to make another order and pay S/H again just for a connector.

please ignore that last comment, i was being dense :(

4 Frequency GPRS/GSM Module-EFCom Pro is an ultra compact and reliable wireless module. http://www.elecfreaks.com/store/gprsgsm-moduleefcom-pro-efcompro-p-450.html

BEFORE YOU BUY Contrary to the description, SFE carries neither the mating connector nor the eval board. They've retired the dev board, the breakout board, and don't carry the connector.

I'm at my wit's end with this.

I'm having issues with this device. I have set it up as described in the hardware notes, connected it to my computer running Windows 7 via USB and I'm communicating with it using TeraTerm. I'm able to run AT commands: +CPIN, +AIPA,+AIPO and come up with sensible results (the IP address returned by +AIPO for "www.google.com" actually goes to Google). However, I'm unable to write (+AIPW). I keep having Error 300 which, according to the Enhanced AT commands note, "Input AT commands format of TCPIP is incorrect". What's funny is that it worked a couple of nights ago and hasn't since then. Any ideas? At this point, I would love to reset the device to factory settings. Anyone know a command for doing that?

Can I ask a question - has anyone used this board within Australia with one of the telco's over here? Conceptually, I would hope that the GSM/GPRS standards are just that, but in practice I've noticed that what's considered a "standard" in America might not be what the rest of the world considers the same, and there's lots of examples of subtle differences in RF spectrum usage, and Telco behaviours that differ between USA and AUS. I'd love to pick one of these units up to hack around with, but it'd be great if someone in AUS has already tried this unit with a Telstra/Voda/Optus SIM and can confirm that it functions happily on one of these networks? Any Aussies able to offer me some piece of mind? Thanks heaps in advance!

does this module require an antenna

I found this module to be one of the easiest to setup and get working, I used the breakout board, but not the eval board. 1. I used a bench power supply with 2x 330uF caps plus 1x 47uF caps all in parallel and on the module side (so as to provide low impedance power to the module). 2. Tied DSR0 to GND. 3. Wired an FT232 breakout module into GND, RX0 and TX0. 4. Used the AT&T SIM card from my iphone. It's a micro-sim but I lined it up and it still worked. 4. Wired a switch from ONKEY to GND (basically a power enable) 5. Connected Putty to COMx with 115200 8N1, No flow control (otherwise default putty settings) Followed the samples in the Software Development Guide and I was calling phones and sending text messages. Note: The manuals always put 09 in front of the numbers (both voice and text) but this must be a non-NA thing. Here in the US simply use an AT command something like: (refer to SW Dev Guide for full example.) ATD5558675309;
AT+CMGS="5558675309"

I found this module to be one of the easiest to setup and get working, I used the breakout board, but not the eval board. 1. I used a bench power supply with 2x 330uF caps plus 1x 47uF caps all in parallel and on the module side (so as to provide low impedance power to the module). 2. Tied DSR0 to GND. 3. Wired an FT232 breakout module into GND, RX0 and TX0. 4. Used the AT&T SIM card from my iphone. It's a micro-sim but I lined it up and it still worked. 4. Wired a switch from ONKEY to GND (basically a power enable) 5. Connected Putty to COMx with 115200 8N1, No flow control (otherwise default putty settings) Followed the samples in the Software Development Guide and I was calling phones and sending text messages. Note: The manuals always put 09 in front of the numbers (both voice and text) but this must be a non-NA thing. Here in the US simply use an AT command something like: (refer to SW Dev Guide for full example.) ATD5558675309;
AT+CMGS="5558675309"

Could someone with one of these please test whether the Clock command works without a SIM card?

Thanks!

My GSM module keeps turning off automatically whenever the SIM is inside and about 10 seconds have passed. It was working correctly up to yesterday but all of a sudden I am having these problems. Anyone knows of any auto shutdown AT commands?

Another SIM works fine.

Hello, I just receive the GSM module and try to send some SMS. today, AT+CSQ command returns +CSQ: 0,99 => it seems that there is no network.

question: should i connect an external antenna for gsm, or can the module communicates as it is ? Thanks for your help Fred

What are you guys powering this with? I see that the specs say 3.6 to 4.5v, but recommends 4.0V. Some here have stated that it has 2A surges. Looking at the voltage regulators, DigiKey doesn't have anything like that, at least in the fixed regulators. Someone else mentioned supercaps in series to cover the surges. Is this what you're doing?

Could you please send me if you have Orcad Reference Schematic Design for ADH8066 GSM Module.

can you tell me which items I have to buy to have fully functional module?

hello goodnight, the module comes with the antenna and the development board? or is that extra? I await your prompt response.

Hey, I'm in Canada and my sim card is registered with Fido, but every time I look up the IP address, I get: DINSA, Ministry of Defence as the ISP. Has anybody been able to get this working to transfer data over the internet, and if so, with which ISP?. Thans

I would welcome any thoughts on the SM5100B versus the ADH8066. I have a GM862-QUAD which I used for GPS transmission, and love it because in includes a GPS receiver, but now I need to construct something equivalent. It looks like the ADH8066 might allow for a slightly more compact design. The help guide at http://www.sparkfun.com/pages/wireless_guide suggest the only difference is U.FL vs SMA, but I am sure there are other variations.

Can I swap this in on the arduino cell shield for the SM5100B?

hello, I have this module with the ftdi 3.3v. The power supply is a lead-acid battery with the lm350 voltage regulator. The module send the start message (SystemInit +ADSYS: BK=0x1,0x11, RV=0x1,Fail=0x0 +ADSYS: FLASH VERIFY OK Ready), the gpio3 and 10 work fine, and the wiring is exactly like the ADH8066BreakoutBoardWiringCircuitUpdate.pdf) but when i send a command, the answer is exactly the same string). Example AT -> AT

AT+CMGF=1 -> AT+CMGF=1

ATHIJK -> ATHIJK

The line terinator CR, CRLF, LFCR, don´t change anything. Do you know what is the problem?

I've run into the problem Member #322389 pointed out

������IIII SystemInit +ADSYS: BK=0x1,0x11, RV=0x1, Fail=0x0 +ADSYS: FLASH VERIFY OK

Ready

If I type:

AT+CREG=?

I get: +CREG: (0-2)

and for: at+csq I get: +CSQ: 21,99 (varies from time to time, so I guess my antenna is working fine)

When I want to send a message I do:

at+cmgf=1 OK

Then:

at+cmgs="NUMBER TO SEND SMS TO"

My Message

Press ctrl+z (currently using GNU screen on mac)... the SMS is sent and delivered on the other end, however when I try to make a call to a local number it hangs up with a "NO CARRIER" error

Quickly typing enter twice returns

+Call: Abort Call +Call: Disconnect Call

OK

But still fails to establish the call

The AT+COPS=? command shows, after a long time this:

+COPS: (2,"","","43320"),(3,"","","43330"),(1,"","","43350")

I would expect to see something like TELCEL, MOVISTAR, NEXTEL, etc. as available networks since I am in Mexico City. I'll see if I can figure it out and comment here in case someone else ever has this specific issue again. I hope someone can give me a clue on this as well.

Does anyone know how to send emails from a web based email provider (gmail / hotmail / gmail) using this modem? Would be most grateful for any help you can provide. Thanks.

A

Trying to do anything with ADH8066 and Evaluation board. Looks like modem does not want to register on the network: ...........IIII........ SystemInit

+ADSYS: BK=0x1,0x11, RV=0x1, Fail=0x0

+ADSYS: FLASH VERIFY OK

Ready

AT

OK

AT+CPIN?

+CPIN: READY

OK

AT+CSQ

+CSQ: 8,99

OK

AT+COPS=?

+COPS: (1,"","","01362"),(2,"","","01314")

OK

ATD1347XXXXXXX

NO CARRIER

AT+AIPDCONT="wap.cingular","WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM","CINGULAR1"

+AIPDCONT: "wap.cingular","WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM","CINGULAR1"

OK

AT+AIPA=1

ERROR: 301

I am using sim card from embedded works (http://www.embeddedworks.net/psummary.php?mn=wsim&mid=mwsim4004) and 12V/2A external power

Any suggestions?

Please help,

Hardware:- The TxD (modem) line is pulled low and connected to the RxD pin in the processor The RxD (modem) line is pulled high and connected to the Txd pin in the processor RTS / CTS lines are left floating

Firmware:- The USART is configured to operate Asynchronously at a baud rate of 115200, 8_bit, no parity, 1 stop bit. Power on Sequency :- Enable regulator -> delay 200ms -> set ON_KEY -> delay 2000ms -> clear ON_KEY -> delay 2500ms return; After power on, the Command_Ready LED (GPIO10) lit constantly, and the following message is received by the processor � SystemInit +ADSYS: BK=0x1,0x11, RV=0x1, Fail=0x0 +ADSYS: FLASH VERIFY OK

              Ready�

            At this point I try to send the characters �at\n\r�, yet I don�t get a response from the modem.

            When the same firmware is run while looping the TX and RX lines from just before the modem, I receive the transmitted characters. (External Loop works) But when the modem is inserted instead of the external loop, I don�t get any appropriate response.

Would you have a sample program code which I could use to get a clearer picture of what I need to do? Any help in this regard would be most valuable. Many thanks Best regards,

How are you guys updating the firmware? Can somebody upload the tools to do so? Thanks!

Does this come with an antenna or is it sold separately?

Anyone using the Arduino Uno and this module together?

Hi, do you have more information about audio application? In particular, how to interface an electret microphone? Do you think this breakout board (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9964) could be used with ADH8066 breakout board for hands free operation? Thank you.

Based on my experience, this module can only retrieve and read files from FTP but impossible to create and write. I read through the AT-cmd manual and there is only +AFTPO and +AFTPRETR +AFTPDATA but no sending cmd! But I want to use this module as wireless transmitter to transfer the GPS data back to the website server. Anyone can give me some information how to do it using this sucker!

I am using the ICL3232 chip to communicate with GSM ADH8066, does anyone here have the schematic of your own project to help me get started? it is so annoying can't connect to the Serial terminal. Many thanks. (For testing, I am using the DC generator to supply the 3.3V for ICL3232 and 3.8 for ADH8066)

Hi,

I am using this module interfaced with an IRIS mote to send an SMS. I am able to get the module working with my PC hyperterminal. Also I am able to interface my mote with the PC using UART0 configured at the GSM module setting. However when I connect the mote and ADH8066, it does not work. I am only connecting Rx,Tx,Gnd and Vcc. Do I need CTS and RTS? Is there anything else I should be checking?

I too was able to get this board working. I made the mistake of buying a $3 GoPhone for the sim card. The GoPhone sim cards are not compatible with this module. However if you go to an ATT store, they will give you a sim card for free. I was able to call the 800 number and have them register the new sim on my GoPhone account and I was in business. If I hadn't already setup the GoPhone, I would have been able to register the free sim directly on ATTs webpage.

The AIP server that worked for me was "wap.cingular", no username or password.

Just a note from ADH Tech in regards to module commands:

"It doesn’t support the command of AT+IFC
If you need Hardware Flow control ( RTS/CTS ) , the default setting of module is off If you need to turn on/off the module , you can use the commands below. Enable: AT+SFUN=HFC Disable: AT+SFUN=HFN Query: AT+SFUN?"

Anyone have a copy of the firmware update? The link for it on this page doesn't work.

This looks like a nice module for industrial controllers and GSM VoIP gateways.

I have 2 questions, the answer to which I've not found in the data sheet or app notes.

1. If it possible, and if so how does one use the PCM bus for audio (as opposed to the analog interface). What is the timing for this interface?

2. How does one use the raw data interface? I see that the module provides a TCP/UDP socket interface, but I need to use the native TCP/IP stack in the Linux kernel running on our micro controller. Is there a SLIP or PPP interface, or something like that?

Thanks in advance to anyone who knows or has tried either of these, J.

If you are prototyping with this and you hook it up to a Mac computer, you will need the FTDI usbserial driver for MacOS X - can be downloaded here -> http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. The 10.6 version works with Lion (as of 10.7.2 on my MBP). It then shows up as /dev/tty.usbserial, and works great.

Now, I am using this to build a messaging device for our production monitoring - Email-to-SMS gateways are so unreliable and annoying. However, I'd like to have a way for the device to request the prepaid balance (and have my software automatically alert me that it's getting low). I know that, for example, on T-Mobile, with a phone I put in #999# and hit send, and it sends a network request of some kind. I've flipped through the AT command set docs for a few minutes and not found anything on how to make it work. Does anyone know how to send this special network request (and how to get the response) with the ADH8066 breakout board/module? Thanks!

The link to Firmware upadate is broken. Can someone from SPE please look into it?

I just bought one of boards. Just wondering if anyone had problem getting the device started (Powered on).

The hardware reference guide suggests that the power supply should be applied only after the CTS and DSR pin is pulled high, this means that the power supply to the board needs to be controlled via the MUC. Now, this is a power hungry device, can consume up to 2A. No transistor that I am aware of can handle this load during spikes.

How did you guys get around this?

Has anybody ever noticed that Sparkfun's building and drive looks like a SIM card?
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.06477,+-105.20997

hello
does this module work (to send/receive sms) if only rts, cts is connected?
has anybody experience in using this module with a .net micro framework gadgeteer device?
br
Andre

I just bought this. It's up and running, AT+CSQ gives me +CSQ: 18,99
But I can't send/receive sms or make/take calls. Looks to mee that it doesn't register on the network.
AT+COPS=? gives me this:
+COPS: (3,"N NetCom GSM","","24220"),(3,"","","24250"),(3,"N Telenor","","24210")
As I understand, 3 means "forbidden". Doesn't sound good.
Any ideas?

I'm considering using this module in a commercial product.
Does anyone know if the module is PTCRB and FCC certified?
Does anyone know of a good source for information on these subjects?

Thanks Sparfun.com
I made great things with your products
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2t_LE_C_1E

Anybody have luck getting this thing to talk at anything other than 115200? Like using the +IPR command? I wonder if it stores the current BR on the SIM or if it forgets the BR...

Hello, does anybody know if I can use this module to control a relay?

Do other people see the datasheet as garbled? The pinout is totally illegible (multiple lines of text overlapping etc). I can't find a datasheet on the manufacturer's website either. SFE, do you have a better copy?

Is the UART 3.3V TTL compatible?

I am completely new to GSM modules and have 2 questions:
1) Can you operate this with only using pins +Vbat, GND, TX0, RX0?
2) Do I have to buy an separate antenna for this to work?
Thank you

I have a quick question, this may seem out of left field, but would it be possible to get relative GPS positions from connection to the cell towers using this module? I know for example the iphone gets gps from cell and wifi networks.

i would like to ASK , can i work with this using Arduino mega ? and apply the same tutorial but change the liberty stuff ? please help me

Guys,
I'm considering purchasing a larger quantity of this modem. I would like to get some feedback from other people that tried it. Has anyone has seen any major issues with it?

Ok, using a combination of cloverm, and jayk (for the APN settings) I was able to get this module working with AT&T GO Phone ($25 for 3 months!?!?! NOT BAD! Also I consider $0.01/KB not too bad for low data rate applications) What I learned is that the orange/white SIM cards that come with GO phones are junk. Just purchase one of the orange/white/blue 4G sim cards on ebay and call AT&T and activate it as a GO Phone. Internet worked flawlessly and I was able to download google's webpage as demonstrated in cloverm's post.
P.S. I used the "Simple Rate Plan" and added $25 which is good for 90 days. $100 will get you a year and ~9.54 MiB. Perfect for weather-station like applications.

Works great in North Dakota with a $6 t-mobile prepaid sim, and the $15 a month plan with unlimited text and $.10 a minute(i'll never use). Data won't work as t-mobile doesn't support data while roaming. haven't had any hiccups at all, works great. Other than bricking the device with the sparkfun breakout board :D

does anyone else have problems updating the firmware on this device?

Has anyone gotten this to work on AT&T? I put the SIM from my iphone into this, and I get as far as the at+aipa=1 command, but then I keep getting "ERROR: 301". Maybe AT&T knows this thing isn't an iphone so they're refusing to give me an IP.
Here's the transcript of what I've tried so far:
at+cpin?
+CPIN: READY
OK
at+sfun=sid
+ICCID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OK
at+csq
+CSQ: 7,99
OK
at+aipdcont="CMNET"
+AIPDCONT: "CMNET","",""
OK
at+aipa=1
ERROR: 301
at+aipdcont="internet"
+AIPDCONT: "internet","",""
OK
at+aipa=1
ERROR: 301
at+aipdcont="Internet"
+AIPDCONT: "Internet","",""
OK
at+aipa=1
ERROR: 301
at+AIPA=1
ERROR: 301

I was using TMobile prepaid broadband and it wasnt working. After about an hour of troublshooting with a very helpful guy at the TMobile store we were able to get it working. I switched to the month-to-month Blackberry unlimited data plan. The problem with the prepaid broadband is that its meant for a USB dongle that expects config info from a PC. We tried pay as you go and that doesnt usually have direct access to the internet (it goes through web2go.com, a tmobile proxy). The blackberry data plan is essentially a smartphone plan without the phone capabilities, which is a perfect fit for this device if your looking for data only capabilities.
Hope this info might help someone

FCC ID: TLTACM8066
Just in case anyone else needs it...

Make sure you have your terminal program append each command with CR or CRLF otherwise the device wont respond to the command.
This drove me nuts for about an hour and then I saw AT reference a command postfixed with CR. I had my terminal appending LF. I changed it and problem solved!

Just a note: The 'Software Development Guide' links to the 'Hardware Application Notes'

You will need a Quad Band Cellular Antenna and interface cable with this module. I used WRL-09145, a SMA to U.FL interface cable, and CELL-00675, a Quad Band Cellular Antenna.

can this be interface with arduino uno and be programmed to send sms? please reply.
thank you.

What is it going to take to get one of these things in a PCI express format?

Is there any update on the breakout board for this device (I see there is an eval board available, but I am not seeing the breakout board)?

Wait a second? How come this is 50 bucks and the other modules are 100 bucks? What's the difference? Is the price of these things comming down?

Has anyone managed to get this module working?<br />
We bought 2, we have managed to turn both on. Once turned on it shows gibbersh followed by Ready.<br />
<br />
We verified we got power and that the our TX and RX is wired properly and we have confirmed that our message gets onto the device.<br />
<br />
We have tried the RTS and other pins also without luck. Any advice will be appreciated.

hi all.<br />
I am confusing to choose between ADH8066 and SIM5100B. <br />
Could you give me the advises,pls?

Does this require an antenna?

I wonder why no one has brough out a product like this but with a "basic stamp" format...
... i would buy "millions" of this product if only i could just grab it an plug it into my protoboard.. and then straight to my pcb without getting the smd conector...
Cell module + 2mm pitch header + simcard holder = $hit$
the arduino shield almost does it... but i run PICs.
just a thought...

It would be helpful if you could add a link to some good documentation of the V25 command set (the command set used by this device) because there is no such link in the datasheet.
There is a very similar product for twice the price:
http://narobo.com/products/DroneCell/DroneCell.html
Anyone know how this product differs from the DroneCell? I think the DroneCell doesn't have an audio interface, but it is easier to make connections to. Are there any other important differences in features?

Does anyone recommend a cheap way to acquire a SIM card that has data capabilities? I only have a sprint plan (CDMA instead of GSM) so I cant just grab a sim card and add it as a new line on my account

They're both cell modules :-)

What about break out board for this module?

Change the description, somebody could think you copied from the SM5100B module ;)