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The F210 is a rugged single Eurocard CompactPCI® GSM/GPS/UART interface that needs only one slot on the CompactPCI® bus.
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The board is equipped with a GSM-R device that is used in rolling stock and commercial vehicles like buses or trucks. GSM-R was specified to support train safety and is introduced at the UIC organization as EIRENE (European Integrated Railway radio Enhanced NEtwork) project. The F210 supports the EGSM 900 and GSM 1800 frequency bands.
A separate GPS device is implemented on the F210 to combine the receiving function of any kind of positioning data with the transmitting possibilities of a mobile phone. The highly sensitive GPS receiver supports 20-channel GPS technology, and is capable of acquisition and tracking in very low signal-strength environments. This allows effective and reliable operation in all scenarios.
The GPS and GSM units are optically isolated from all other parts of the board.
In addition to the GPS and GSM functionality the F210 offers two SA-Adapter™ slots for serial interfaces with RS232 or RS422 or RS485 line drivers, with or without isolation.
As an option, another three SA-Adapters™ can be connected to the F210 for user-defined functions like even more serial interfaces (synchronous/asynchronous) and/or fieldbus interfaces like CAN bus or IBIS. These user-defined functions can be implemented as IP cores in an onboard FPGA.
Robust Reverse SMA connectors provide the physical interface to the external GSM and GPS antennas.
The F210 is screened for extended operation temperature and conformally coated for use in harsh and mobile environments.


GSM-R Interface
GSM-Rail: Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway
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Frequency bands
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EGSM 900, GSM 1800
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Compliant to GSM Phase 2/2+
GSM class: Small MS
Transmit power:
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Class 4 (2W) at EGSM 900
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Class 1 (1W) at GSM 1800
GPRS connectivity
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GPRS multi-slot class 10
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GPRS mobile station class B
Data Services
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GPRS data downlink transfer: max. 85.6 kbit/s
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GPRS data uplink transfer: max. 42.8 kbit/s
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Support of PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) for PPP connections
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Support of PBCCH (Packet Switched Broadcast Control Channel) for enhanced GPRS performance
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CSD transmission rates: 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 14.4 kbit/s, non-transparent, V.110
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WAP compliant
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Internet services: TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3
SMS
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MT, MO, CB, Text and PDU mode
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SMS storage: SIM card plus 25 SMS locations in the mobile equipment
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Transmission of SMS alternatively over CSD or GPRS (user-defined)
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MMS compliant
Fax: Group 3, Class 2
Onboard SIM card interface
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Supported SIM card: 3 V
Coding scheme CS 1, 2, 3, 4
Optical isolation: 1 kV DC
One antenna connector at front panel
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For the use of an external antenna
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Rugged screw connection
Please note that MEN does not offer SIM cards or mobile telephony contracts!
GPS Interface
20-parallel-channel GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver
GPS Band/Code: L1 frequency, C/A code
Integrated TCXO, RTC
Horizontal accuracy: better than 2.1 m (CEP) 5.2 m 2dRMS
Time To First Fix (TTFF):
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Cold start: 34 s typ.
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Warm start: 32 s typ.
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Hot start: 0.5 s typ.
Sensitivity:
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Acquisition: -155 dBm
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Navigation: -157 dBm
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Tracking: -159 dBm
GPS modes
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TricklePower™ mode for power saving
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Push-To-Fix™ mode
Protocol: NMEA 0183
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SiRF® binary messages: altitude, longitude, elevation, velocity, heading, time, satellite tracking status, command/control messages
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SiRF® binary interface: raw data
Antenna voltage supervision
3GPP compliance
Optical isolation: 1 kV DC
One antenna connector at front panel
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For the use of an external active antenna
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Rugged screw connection
UARTs
Two channels
Accessible via onboard connectors
Physical interface at front panel using SA-Adapters™
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Two SA-Adapters™ can be directly plugged within 4HP
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Different physical layers depending on SA-Adapter™: RS232, RS422, RS485 with or without optical isolation
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SA-Adapters™ to be ordered separately
Data rates up to 2 Mbit/s
60-byte transmit/receive buffer
Handshake lines: full support; lines depend on SA-Adapters™
Front Connections
Two Reverse SMA antenna connectors
Two cut-outs for SA-Adapters™
FPGA
Standard factory FPGA configuration:
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Main bus interface
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16Z057_UART - UART controller (controls in-system GSM-R/GPS communication and UARTs)
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16Z045_FLASH - Flash interface
The FPGA offers the possibility to add customized I/O functionality. See FPGA.
CompactPCI® Bus
Compliance with CompactPCI® Core Specification PICMG 2.0 R3.0
Peripheral slot
32-bit/33-MHz PCI-to-PCI bridge
V(I/O): +3.3 V
Electrical Specifications
Supply voltage/power consumption:
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Depends on mounted SA-Adapters™ and used functions
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+5 V (-3%/+5%), 1900 mA max.
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+3.3 V (-3%/+5%), 850 mA max.
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions: conforming to CompactPCI® specification for 3U boards
Front panel:
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4HP with ejector
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3U single-slot front panel for two antenna and up to two UART connectors
Weight: 170 g
Environmental Specifications
Temperature range (operation):
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-40..+85°C for all functions except GSM-R (screened)
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GSM-R component only operable in -20..+70°C range (auto on/off)
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Airflow: min. 10 m³/h
Temperature range (storage): -40..+85°C
Relative humidity (operation): max. 95% non-condensing
Relative humidity (storage): max. 95% non-condensing
Altitude: -300 m to + 3000 m
Shock: 15 g/11 ms
Bump: 10 g/16 ms
Vibration (sinusoidal): 2 g/10..150 Hz
Conformal coating (standard)
MTBF
189 239 h @ 40°C according to IEC/TR 62380 (RDF 2000)
Safety
PCB manufactured with a flammability rating of 94V-0 by UL recognized manufacturers
EMC
Tested according to EN 55022 (radio disturbance), IEC1000-4-2 (ESD) and IEC1000-4-4 (burst)
Software Support
Driver software for Windows®, Linux, VxWorks®
For more information on supported operating system versions and drivers see Downloads.


This product offers the possibility to add customized I/O functionality in FPGA.
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Flexible Configuration
Customized I/O functions can be added to the FPGA.
It depends on the board type, pin counts and number of logic elements which IP cores make sense and/or can be implemented. Please contact MEN for information on feasibility.
You can find more information on our web page "User I/O in FPGA"
FPGA Capabilities
FPGA Altera® Cyclone® II EP2C20
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18 752 logic elements
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239 616 total RAM bits
Simple functional updates via software
2 MB Flash for FPGA configurations
Connection
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Functions available via two onboard 10-pin I/O connectors
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SA-Adapters™ are used to realize the physical lines.


Interface configuration
Also available with GSM only or GPS only
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Also available with standard GSM instead of GSM-R
GSM Interface
GSM 850 / GSM 1900 support
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For operation in USA and Canada
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Through different GSM component
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Without railway qualification
Additional user-defined functions
I/O functionality customizable in FPGA
Three additional serial interfaces
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Three additional SA-Adapters™ can be added within 8HP using a second front panel
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For user-defined interface functions, e.g. CAN bus, IBIS, ...
Nios® soft core implementation possible
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With up to 16 MB SDRAM
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For onboard intelligence
Mechanical
For user-defined functions customized front panels are available on request.
Cooling Concept
Also available with conduction cooling in MEN CCA frame
Please note that some of these options may only be available for large volumes. Please ask our sales staff for more information.


| Article No. | Description | More |
| 02F210-00 | 1 GSM-R interface, 1 GPS interface, 2 user-configurable UARTs, 4 HP, -40..+85°C screened (GSM-R auto on/off beyond -20..+70°C), conformal coating | Photo |


| Article No. | Description | More |
| You can find a more detailed overview of possible carrier board/SA-Adapter™ combinations along with software support in our option matrix (PDF). | ||
| 08SA01-00 | RS232, not optically isolated, 0..+60°C | More info Photo |
| 08SA02-00 | RS422/485, half duplex, optically isolated, 0..+60°C | More info Photo |
| 08SA02-01 | RS422/485, full duplex, optically isolated, 0..+60°C | More info Photo |
| 08SA02-07 | RS422/485, full duplex, optically isolated, -40..+85°C screened | More info Photo |
| 08SA03-00 | 1 RS232, optically isolated, 0..+60°C | More info Photo |
| 08SA03-01 | 1 RS232, optically isolated, -40..+85°C screened | More info Photo |
| 08SA22-00 | IBIS master SA-Adapter™, -40..+85°C screened | More info Photo |
| 08SA22-01 | IBIS slave SA-Adapter™, -40..+85°C screened | More info Photo |
| 08SA25-00 | GPS receiver, isolated, -40..+85°C screened | More info Photo |
| 08SA26-00 | RS422 with 15-pin D-Sub connector, with handshake signals (RTS, CTS, DCD, DTR), coated, -40..+85°C screened | Photo |


| Article No. | Description | More |
| Linux | ||
This product is designed to work under Linux. See below for potentially available separate software packages from MEN. | ||
| 13Z025-90 | Linux native driver (MEN) for 16Z025_UART, 16Z057_UART and 16Z125_UART | Download Details |
| Windows | ||
This product is designed to work under Windows®. See below for potentially available separate software packages from MEN. | ||
| 10Y000-78 | Windows® Embedded Standard 7 BSP for F11S, F19P, F21P, G20, XM1L, XM2, MM1, MM2, SC21, SC24, BC50M, F206, F210, F215, F216, G215, P506, P507 and P511 | Download Details |
| 13F210-77 | Windows® Installset (MEN) for F210Includes all free drivers developed by MEN for the supported hardware. |
Download w/o System Package Download with System Package Details |
| VxWorks | ||
This product is designed to work under VxWorks®. For details regarding supported/unsupported board functions please refer to the corresponding software data sheets. | ||
| 13Z025-60 | VxWorks® native driver (MEN) for 16Z025_UART, 16Z057_UART and 16Z125_UART | Download Details |
For operating systems not mentioned here contact MEN sales.


| Article No. | Description | More |
| 02F210-DS | F210 Data Sheet (PDF) | Download |
| Compare Chart 3U CompactPCI® / PlusIO CPU cards | Download | |
| Compare Chart 3U CompactPCI® / PlusIO peripheral cards | Download | |
| 20F210-00 | F210 User Manual (PDF) | Download |
| 21Z025-90 | 16Z025_UART and 16Z125_UART under Linux User Manual (PDF) | Download |
| 22Z057-ER | 16Z057_UART Errata (PDF) | Download |



