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Falcom Stepp II

The FALCOM STEPP II is a Plug & Play GSM/GPRS/GPS terminal with embedded configurable software. It is ideal as a mobile client in a wide range of high volume, low-cost, flexible system solutions such as fleet management and vehicle security & recovery.

Its tracking functionality is combined with a variety of alert messaging capabilities. The configurable alert messages contain current position and status reports and use 4 digital and 2 analogue inputs as a hardware backbone. In addition to the two predefined digital inputs, there are inputs for detecting ignition line and main power (car battery) failure.  The integrated two audio channels also allow for voice communication.

The STEPP II reduces the effort required for creating a turn key tracking and security solution. It helps reduce the time-to-market, the design-in risk and the total cost of solution.

GSM/GPRS core STEPPII-55: Siemens MC55
  STEPPII-56: Siemens MC56
 
GSM/GPRS frequency STEPPII-55: 900/1800/1900 MHz
  STEPPII-56: 850/1800/1900 MHz
   
GSM services Phone, Data, SMS
   
GPRS services GPRS class B, class 10, TCP/IP, E-mail
   
GPS core OEM single board 12 channel GPS receiver
  C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip
  SiRFstarII low power chipset
  TXCO (temperature compensated crystal oscillator)
  casing: fully shielded
  memory: 16 Mbit Flash Memory
   
GPS acquisition rate snap start: <3 sec., average
  hot start: <8 sec., average
  warm start: <38 sec., average
  cold start: <45 sec., average
   
Electrical characteristics power supply: DC 10.8-31.2 V
  external Lilon backup battery supported
  internal Lilon backup battery charger
   
Physical characteristics dimensions: (L x W x H) 55 x 88 x 22 mm
  weight: approx. 120 g
  operation with DC: -40 to +85 ºC
  active cooling and heating element
   
Interfaces 16pin Molex 43045-1609:
  4 digital inputs, 2 analogue inputs,
  4 digital outputs, ignition, power input
  external microphone, battery input
  15pin AMP 5-558556-1:
  RS232 (Rx, Tx), 2 speaker, 1 microphone,
  power output, Vbatt, boot signal, ring PWM
  SIM card reader (Molex) for small 3 V SIM cards
  GPS RF connector 50 Ohm FAKRA/Radiall
  GSM RF connector 50 Ohm FAKRA/Radiall
  2 LEDs for GSM and GPS core status