Sierra Wireless Airlink GX400 Hardware User's Manual

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Preface

Important Notice

Safety and Hazards

Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data.

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.

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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product.

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Contents

Introduction to the AirLink GX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

X-Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ALEOS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

ACEview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

AirVantage Management Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tools and Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing the SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the SIM Card—No X-Card present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Installing the SIM Card—Wi-Fi X-Card present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installing the SIM Card—I/O X-Card present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Installing the SIM Card—Dual Ethernet X-Card present . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Mounting the GX Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Vehicle Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Antenna Separation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Antenna Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Mounting the GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Connecting the GX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Starting the GX Series Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

LED Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Connector Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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X-Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Wi-Fi X-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

I/O X-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Dual Ethernet X-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Configuring AirLink GX Series devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connection Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring with ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring with AirVantage Management Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Configuring with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Simultaneous Wi-Fi AP and Client Mode with Automatic Switchover to Mo-

bile Broadband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

AirLink GX Series Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

AC Power Adapter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States) . . . . . . 59

Notice for Canadian Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Important Information for North American Users on Radiation Exposure . . 60

EU (AirLink GX400 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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1: Introduction to the AirLink GX Series

This chapter describes the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series device, including a description of ALEOS AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) device management platform.

embedded software and the

Introduction

The AirLink GX Series device is a compact, intelligent and fullyfeatured cellular gateway that provides real-time wireless capabilities for fixed and mobile applications such as:

• Public safety vehicle deployments

• Public transit systems

• Energy and utilities

• Remote asset monitoring

• Backup broadband connectivity

The AirLink GX Series device has multiple communication ports including serial, Ethernet, and USB ports. The power connector has one digital I/O pin for remote monitoring and control and one ignition sense pin to turn the device on and off and trigger the low power mode.

The AirLink GX Series device is available in the following variants:

• 4G LTE (GX440)

• 3G (GX400)

The AirLink GX Series device has several expansion options to add more capability. The following options are available:

• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)

• Input/Output (I/O) 15-pin connector which adds:

· One additional RS-232 port

· Four additional digital I/O pins

· Four analog voltage sensing pins

The AirLink GX Series device, when coupled with the rich embedded intelligence provided by the embedded ALEOS software, is the perfect choice for a broad set of machine to machine solutions.

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LEDs

Reset Button

Antenna

Connector

Diversity/AUX Antenna Connector

GPS Antenna

Connector

Power Connector

USB Port

Serial Port

Ethernet Connector

Description

Front Panel

The front panel has the following indicators and controls:

Figure 1-1: GX Series Front Panel

•LEDs – These show the device’s operating status. Each LED can be red,

• Reset Button – Press and release to reboots the device. If you want to reset

green, yellow or off. The LEDs are described in detail in LED Operation on page 31. They are:

·Network – When green the device is connected to a cellular network with an IP address assigned and a channel acquired

· Signal – When green it is receiving a cellular signal

· Activity – When green, the radio link is active

·Power – When green, the device is connected to power

the device to factory default settings, hold the button down for 7 to 10 seconds.

Rear Panel

The rear panel has the following connectors and controls:

Figure 1-2: GX Series Rear Panel

• Antenna Connector – This is the radio’s receive and transmit port. The device works with most cellular antennas with an SMA connector.

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Note: For more information on antenna connection and use, see Antenna Installation on page 26.

• GPS Antenna Connector – This connects an optional GPS antenna to the

device. It works with most antennas that have an SMA connector.

Note: The GPS antenna connector has a bias output and Sierra Wireless recommends that you use an active antenna for better sensitivity.

• Diversity/AUX Antenna Connector – This connects an optional auxiliary

antenna to the device for backup reception capability. It works with most antennas that have an SMA connector.

Note: The Diversity/AUX connector is receive only, it does not transmit.

• Ethernet Connector – This RJ-45 connector connects a standard Ethernet

cable to the device. This is used to connect a PC to the device for configuration and diagnostic purposes or attaching Ethernet equipment to the device.

• Power Connector – This connects power to the device and provides

additional inputs and outputs for the control and monitoring of external devices as well as triggering the low power mode. More information on its operation and how to use it is given in Power Connector Description on page 33.

There are two types of optional power cables available from Sierra Wireless:

· Cables with an AC adapter that are usually used for indoor, fixed applications where the device runs off line power

· DC cables that are usually used in vehicles or other installations where the device runs off battery power

The device automatically starts when it senses qualified power on the power connector as described in Starting the GX Series Device on page 30.

• Serial Port – This 9-pin connector provides standard RS-232 communication with a standard straight-though serial cable. It is used to communicate with industrial machines like motors, computers or controllers or for connection to a computer to configure the device with AT commands. It also supports features like TCP PAD and UDP PAD.

•USB Port – This Micro AB connector accepts Micro A and Micro B plugs. You can connect a Windows PC to it to monitor and configure the device.

When connected to a PC, it becomes either a:

· Virtual serial port

· Virtual Ethernet port

Note: By default it is a virtual Ethernet port.

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Windows drivers for this port are available at Sierra Wireless’s download web site www.sierrawireless.com/en/Support/Downloads.aspx.

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X-Cards

The AirLink GX Series device has several optional, factory-installed, expansion cards (X-Cards) available to add more functions to the basic device. They are configurable with the ALEOS ACEmanager software and more information is available in the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

The options are:

•Wi-Fi—Adds Wi-Fi capability to the device using the 802.11b/g/n standard

•I/O—Has a 15-pin connector which adds to the device:

• Dual Ethernet—Adds two 10/100 baseT Ethernet ports

For a more complete description of each option, see X-Cards on page 38.

ALEOS Software

· One 4-wire RS-232 port

· Four analog inputs

· Four high-voltage/high-power digital I/ Os with analog readout

Note: For detailed information on all of the features in ALEOS, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide. It is available for downloading from the Sierra Wireless web site.

ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the AirLink product line provides:

• Simplified installation, operation and maintenance of any wireless solution

• An always-on, always-aware, intelligent two-way connection for mission-

critical applications

ALEOS enables:

• Persistent Network Connectivity

• Over-The-Air (OTA) Upgrades

• Wireless Optimized TCP/IP

• Real-Time Notification

• Real-Time GPS Reporting

• GPS Store and Forward

• Packet Level Diagnostics

• Device Management & Control

Sierra Wireless has three tools for monitoring and configuring AirLink devices. They are:

• ACEmanager – A web-based configuration tool for configuring a single AirLink device

•ACEview – A Windows application for monitoring the wireless connection status when the PC is connected via Ethernet to the AirLink device

• AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) – A cloud based device management service for monitoring and configuring fleets of AirLink devices

Contact your dealer or Sierra Wireless representative for more information.

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Download the applications and user guides from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site at www.sierrawireless.com/support.

ACEmanager

ACEmanager:

• Simplifies deployment

• Provides extensive monitoring, control and management capabilities

• Configures your device to meet your needs

• Monitors and controls your AirLink device remotely and in real-time

• Is accessed through a web browser connected to the device

See Configuring with ACEmanager on page 45 to learn how to access ACEmanager.

Figure 1-3: ACEmanager Home Page

ACEview

ACEview is a Windows-based monitoring application for the PC with an easy to read interface.

Figure 1-4: ACEview Screen

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Note: ACEview requires the Microsoft .NET Framework v.2.0 and Microsoft Windows XP or later. Obtain the Microsoft .NET Framework from Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com.

AirVantage Management Service

AirLink devices can be managed with the AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) available from Sierra Wireless. AVMS is a cloud-based application, accessed from your web browser, that provides remote monitoring and configuration for any number of AirLink ALEOS devices from a single computer.

AVMS features include:

• Device management with no software or hardware to buy and no ongoing

• Advanced monitoring dashboards and alert notifications ensuring you always

• Detailed configuration of all ALEOS parameters, including templates

• Over-the-air (OTA) firmware upgrades for all of your AirLink devices with a

maintenance required

know the status of your AirLink devices

providing batch updates of pre-set configurations across multiple devices

single operation

To connect with AVMS, see Configuring with AirVantage Management Service on page 46.

For more information on AVMS, call your AirLink reseller or visit:

www.sierrawireless.com/productsandservices/AirVantage_M2M_Cloud.aspx

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2: Installation and Startup

This chapter shows you how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series device. It also describes the front panel LEDs. Also described are the optional X-Cards available from Sierra Wireless that add more functions to the basic device.

Tools and Materials Required

• If needed, a SIM card for your device as provided by your mobile network operator

If you are installing a SIM card, see Installing the SIM Card on page 14 for a list of required tools.

• Laptop computer with Ethernet cable

• Wireless antenna

• If used, a GPS antenna

• If used, a second wireless antenna

• If used, a straight-through 9-pin connection cable for the RS-232

port

• Power cable, either the DC cable or AC cable ordered from Sierra Wireless or your own custom-made cable

Note: Custom-made cables must incorporate strain relief and use the correct type of power connector to prevent intermittent connection to the device.

Note: The device has a hardened case for use in industrial and extreme environments. If you are installing it in these types of environments, use cables designed and specified for use in these types of environment to avoid cable failure.

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Installing the SIM Card

All GX Series devices except the GX400 for Sprint and Verizon networks require a SIM card. If the SIM card has not already been installed by your Mobile Network Operator, install the SIM card before installing or connecting any external equipment or power to the AirLink device.

To install a SIM card, you need:

• SIM card for your account (provided by your Mobile Network Operator)

• 2 mm Allen (hex) wrench or a Phillips #1 screwdriver, depending on the screw

• If your GX Series device has a Serial I/O X-Card installed:

• If your GX Series device has a Wi-Fi X-Card installed:

The procedure for installing a SIM card varies depending on whether or not the GX Series device has an X-Card installed, and if so, the type of X-Card present. Follow the appropriate instructions for your device:

• Installing the SIM Card—No X-Card present on page 15

• Installing the SIM Card—Wi-Fi X-Card present on page 16

• Installing the SIM Card—I/ O X-Card present on page 19

• Installing the SIM Card—Dual Ethernet X-Card present on page 22

type used on the black decorative cover

· Small adjustable torque wrench

· 4 mm nut driver or socket that works with the torque wrench

· Small adjustable torque wrench

· 8 mm socket—long enough to fit over the SMA antenna connector

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1) Remove the four screws attaching the cover.

2) Remove the cover.

3) Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder.

Note the direction of notched

4) Use the screws you saved in step 1 to reattach the cover. Torque the screws to 5 in-lb. (0.6 N-m).

corner of SIM card for proper alignment.

Save the screws for reinstallation.

Installing the SIM Card—No X-Card present

Figure 2-1: SIM Card Installation, with no X-Card present

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lock washer

hexagonal nut

SMA antenna connector

Installing the SIM Card—Wi-Fi X-Card present

Important: Failure to follow these instructions carefully may damage the X-Card and

void the warranty agreement.

To install a SIM card in a GX Series device with a Wi-Fi X-Card installed:

1. Unscrew the 8 mm hexagonal nut on the Wi-Fi SMA antenna connector at the

2. Remove the four screws used to secure the black decorative cover. Use a

front of the device, using the socket and wrench. Then slide off the nut and lock washer. Save the nut and washer. These are used again.

2 mm Allen (hex) wrench or a Phillips #1 screwdriver, depending on the screw type used on the black decorative cover. Save the screws for reinstallation.

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Figure 2-2: Removing the screws, nut and washer (Wi-Fi X-Card installed)

3. Gently tilt up the back of the decorative black cover and then move the cover forward so that it slides over the Wi-Fi SMA antenna connector.

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Wi-Fi SMA antenna

Figure 2-3: Tilting the cover (Wi-Fi X-Card installed)

4. Continue to slide the cover horizontally until it clears the SMA antenna

connector.

5. Lift the cover to remove it completely. Save the cover. It is used later.

6. Insert the SIM card, with the gold contacts facing down and the notch on the

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Figure 2-4: Removing the cover (Wi-Fi X-Card installed)

right side, as shown in the following illustration.

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Note the direction of notched corner of SIM card for proper alignment.

black gasket

7. Ensure the black gasket is in place at the base of the SMA antenna

8. Re-install the decorative black cover:

9. Use the 4 screws saved in step 2 to re-attach the decorative black cover.

Figure 2-5: Inserting the SIM card (Wi-Fi X-Card installed)

connector.

a. Line up the SMA antenna connector with the hole in the cover.

b. Tilt the rear of the cover slightly to make sure the front bottom of the

cover seats in the front ridge. Slide the cover into place, and then push the top of the cover down.

It may require some force to make sure the 4 holes in the cover line up with the threaded holes on the top of the device. You may need to push from the front as well to ensure that the holes line up properly.

Torque the screws to 5 in-lb. (0.6 N-m). Ensure that the screws are tight so that the seal underneath the decorative black cover is tight against the device.

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lock washer

hexagonal nut

SMA antenna connector

Figure 2-6: Replacing the screws, nut, and washer (Wi-Fi X-Card installed)

10. Place the lock washer onto the SMA antenna connector and move it to the

back of the connector, so it is touching the decorative black cover.

11. Install, then tighten the nut with a 5/16" or 8 mm socket torque wrench to a

torque spec of 8in-lbs.

Installing the SIM Card—I/O X-Card present

Important: Failure to follow these instructions carefully may damage the X-Card and

void the warranty agreement.

To install a SIM card in a GX Series device with a I/O X-Card installed:

1. Unscrew the two 4-40 male to female hexagonal threaded standoffs (jack

screws) on either side of the serial port at the front of the device, using the socket and wrench. Keep the hexagonal threaded standoffs for reinstallation.

2. Remove the four screws used to secure the black decorative cover. Use a

2 mm Allen (hex) wrench or a Phillips #1 screwdriver, depending on the screw type used on the decorative black cover. Save the screws for reinstallation.

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hexagonal threaded standoffs (jack screws)

3. Gently tilt up the back of the decorative black cover and then move the cover

Figure 2-7: Removing the screws and threaded standoffs (I/O X-Card installed)

forward so that it slides over the serial port.

Figure 2-8: Tilting the cover (I/O X-Card installed)

4. Continue to slide the cover horizontally until it clears the serial port.

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Note the direction of notched corner of SIM card for proper alignment.

Figure 2-9: Removing the cover (I/O X-Card installed)

5. Lift the cover to remove it completely. Save the cover. It is used again.

6. Insert the SIM card, with the gold contacts facing down and the notch on the

right side, as shown in the following illustration.

7. Install the decorative black cover:

8. Use the four screws you saved in step 2 to re-attach the decorative black

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Figure 2-10: Inserting the SIM card (I/O X-Card installed)

a. Line up the serial port with the hole in the cover.

b. Tilt the rear of the cover slightly to make sure the front bottom of the

cover seats in the front ridge. Slide the cover into place, and then push the top of the cover down.

It may require some force to make sure the 4 holes in the cover line up with the threaded holes on the top of the unit. You may need to push from the front as well to ensure that the holes line up properly.

cover. Torque the screws to 5 in-lb. (0.6 N-m). Ensure that the screws are

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screw nuts

9. Re-install the screw nuts you saved in step 1 to either side of the serial port.

Note: The screw nuts must be re-installed to maintain the IP rating for the AirLink device.

tight so that the seal underneath the decorative black cover is tight against the device.

(Finger tight is sufficient.)

Figure 2-11: Replacing the screws and nuts (I /O X-Card installed)

Installing the SIM Card—Dual Ethernet X-Card present

Important: Failure to follow these instructions carefully may damage the X-Card and

void the warranty agreement.

To install a SIM card in a GX Series device with a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed:

1. Remove the four screws used to secure the black decorative cover. Use a 2 mm Allen (hex) wrench or a Phillips #1 screwdriver, depending on the screw type used on the black decorative cover. Save the screws for reinstallation.

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Figure 2-12: Removing the screws (Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)

2. Gently tilt up the back of the decorative black cover and then move the cover

forward so that it slides over the Ethernet ports, being careful not to damage the rubber gasket.

3. Continue to slide the cover horizontally until it clears the Ethernet ports.

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Figure 2-13: Tilting the cover (Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)

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Note the direction of notched corner of SIM card for proper alignment.

4. Lift the cover to remove it completely. Save the cover. It is used again.

5. Insert the SIM card, with the gold contacts facing down and the notch on the

Figure 2-14: Removing the cover (Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)

right side, as shown in the following illustration.

Figure 2-15: Inserting the SIM card (Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)

6. Install the decorative black cover:

a. Line up the Ethernet ports with the hole in the cover.

b. Tilt the rear of the cover slightly to make sure the front bottom of the

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cover seats in the front ridge. Slide the cover into place, and then push the top of the cover down. Ensure that the black gasket around the Ethernet ports is snug, with no gaps and the gasket is not folded in on itself.

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black gasket around the Ethernet ports

7. Use the 4 screws saved in step 1 to re-attach the decorative black cover.

Torque the screws to 5 in-lb. (0.6 N-m). Ensure that the screws are tight so that the seal underneath the decorative black cover is tight against the device.

Figure 2-16: Replacing the screws (Dual Ethernet X-Card installed)

Mounting the GX Series

Warning: This device is not intended for use close to the human body. Antennas should

be at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the operator.

Mount the device where:

• There is easy access to the cables

• Cables are not bent, constricted, close to high amperages or exposed to

extreme temperatures

• Cables are secured to ensure reliable connections

• The front panel LEDs are easily visible

• There is adequate airflow

• It is kept free from direct exposure to the elements, such as sun, rain, dust,

etc.

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22.5 mm (0.9 in)

62.5 mm (2.5 in)

Bottom View Showing

Mounting Hole Location

Mounting Holes

4 Places:

5.3mm (0.2 in) Ø

Note: Sierra Wireless recommends that the device’s case or the mounting bracket be connected to ground, which can be the battery or power source negative terminal. This provides protection from electrostatic discharges. Do this by connecting a grounding strap under one of the mounting screws.

In addition to the four mounting holes on the side of the device’s body, there are four holes on the bottom plate to attach the device to a mounting surface.

Figure 2-17: GX Series Bottom Plate and Mounting Holes

Vehicle Mounting

When installing the device in a vehicle:

• Keep it out of direct exposure to the weather (sun, rain, etc.). The best locations are in places like a car trunk or in a container behind the seats.

• Place it where it will not be bumped or come into contact with people, cargo, tools, equipment, etc.

Antenna Installation

Inadequate antenna separation between the transmit and diversity antennas creates unwanted interactions. This can cause reductions in:

• Antenna efficiency

• Transmit power

• Receiver sensitivity

• Data throughput

• Radio front-end life span

5.2 mm (0.2 in)

136.7 mm (5.4 i n)

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Antenna Separation Recommendations

• The antennas should be separated so that there is at least 10dB isolation

over the entire operating frequency range.

• The separation should be at least 1/4 wavelength (), but preferably

1/2 wavelength or greater of the lowest operating frequency. See Ta bl e 2 - 1 for specific recommendations, based on your network service type and frequency.

Note: The values in the table are approximate antenna separation values for monopole or dipole type antennas.

Table 2-1: Recommended Antenna Separation

Service Frequency

(MHz)

Wavelength (

(mm)

Best Antenna

Separation (mm)

(1/2 

Good Antenna

Separation (mm)

(1/4 

LTE 700 428 214 107 LTE 800 375 187 94 LTE 900 333 167 83 LTE 1800 167 83 42 LTE 2100 143 71 36

LTE 2600 115 58 29

WCDMA 850 353 176 88 WCDMA 900 333 167 83 WCDMA 1900 158 79 39 WCDMA 2100 143 71 36

CDMA/EV-DO 800 375 187 94 CDMA/EV-DO 1900 158 79 39

GSM/GPRS/

850 353 176 88

EDGE

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GSM/GPRS/

EDGE

GSM/GPRS/

EDGE

900 333 167 83

1800 167 83 42

1900 158 79 39

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Table 2-2: Separation Examples for Specific Mobile Network Operator Bands

Service Band Mobile Network

Operator

Country Min

Frequency

(MHz)

Wavelength (

(mm)

Best Antenna

Separation (mm)

(1/2 

Good Antenna

Separation (mm)

(1/4 

LTE 13 Verizon US 746 401.8665657 201 100 LTE 17 AT&T US 704 425.8415597 213 106 LTE 4 Bell/Rogers/Telus Canada 1710 175.3172269 88 44

Antenna Recommendations

Note: Do not remove the diversity antenna. The diversity antenna helps the device achieve the maximum network coverage. The device works without one installed, but with reduced network coverage.

Note: If the antennas are located far away from the device, keep the cables as short as possible to prevent the loss of antenna gain.

Warning: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in Maximum

Antenna Gain (Gain D'antenne Maximal) on page 61. In more complex installations (such

as those requiring long lengths of cable and/or multiple connections), you must follow the maximum dBi gain guidelines specified by the radio communications regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Industry Canada or your country’s regulatory body (if used outside the US). Also see Important Information for North

American Users on Radiation Exposure on page 60 for more information.

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GPS antenna

Cellular antenna

AirLink GX device (not to scale)

Mounting the GPS Antenna

Mount the antenna where it has a good view of the sky such as on the roof, the dashboard or the rear panel. It should see at least 90

Figure 2-18: Mounting the GPS Antenna

⁰ of the sky.

Connecting the GX Series

Note: Route cables so that they are protected from damage and will not be snagged or pulled on. There should be no binding or sharp corners in the cable routing. Excess cabling should be bundled and tied off. Make sure that the cables are secured so that their weight will not loosen the connector from the device over time.

1. Connect the RF antenna to the antenna connector.

2. If used, connect the GPS antenna to the GPS antenna connector.

3. If used, connect an RF antenna to the Diversity/AUX antenna connector.

4. Attach a laptop to the device with the Ethernet cable.

5. If used, attach a device or computer to the RS-232 port and/or the USB port.

Note: Before proceeding, turn off the power going to the device.

6. Connect the power cable to the device, and if used, to the external devices to be controlled/monitored.

Note: For details about the power connector, see Power Connector Description on page 33. The battery connector cable should be no longer than 10 feet (3 meters).

7. Turn on the power.

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Starting the GX Series Device

Upon receiving power, the device automatically starts as indicated by the flashing LEDs. If it does not turn on, see that the:

• Power connector is plugged in

• Power cable is connected to power (line or battery power)

• Power is turned on or that the battery is fully charged

• Ignition Sense (pin 3) is connected to the battery or power source (see Power

After the initial power up, to see if the device is properly connected and operating correctly:

1. In the laptop connected to the device, open a web browser.

2. In the browser’s address bar, enter the IP address:

Note: It may take a minute or two for the device to respond after the first power up.

3. Enter your user name and password. The administrator user name is user

Connector Description on page 33 for details)

http://192.168.13.31:9191.

The ACEmanager login screen appears.

and password is 12345.

Figure 2-19: ACEmanager Login Screen

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The ACEmanager homepage appears.

Figure 2-20: ACEmanager Homepage

4. Check the Network State field. If you see “No SIM or Unexpected SIM Status” the SIM card may be missing or installed incorrectly. For information on other network states, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

LED Operation

Power-up and Reboot

On power-up or reboot, all LEDs turn red, then yellow, then green. They then go through a blinking sequence that ends with the Power LED green and all the other LEDs off. Once the other LEDs resume their normal operating behavior, the reboot is complete.

To reboot the device:

• In ACEmanager, click the Reboot button at the top right of the screen.

• Press and release the Reset button on the device (see Front Panel on

page 8). Do not hold the button down for more than a few seconds. (If you hold it for 7– 10 seconds, the device resets to factory default settings.)

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Table 2-3: LED Behavior

LED Color/Pattern Description

Power Off No power or input voltage ≥36VDC or ≤9VDC

Solid Green Device is connected to nominal power and is operating normally. Flashing Yellow /Green De vice has a GPS fix Solid Yellow Device is entering low power mode or system low level boot. Solid Red Device is not operational (failure or in low power mode).

Signal Solid Green Good signal

Solid Yellow Marginal signal (-100 dBm < RSSI < -85 dBm) Solid Red Poor signal (-110 dBm < RSSI < -100 dBm) Flashing Red No signal (RSSI < -110 dBm)

Network Solid Green Network Ready — (LTE service available for GX440)

Flashing Yellow /Green Network Ready — (No LTE service available for GX440) Flashing Green

(3 sec. on/1 sec. off)

Flashing Green

(1.0 sec. on/0.5 sec. off)

Flashing Yellow /Green/Off Network Ready—Roaming (No LTE service for GX440) Flashing Yellow No Service Solid Yellow Connecting to the network Flashing Red Authentication/Negotiation failed (EV-DO only) Solid Red Link Down

≥ -85 dBm)

(RSSI

Network Ready—WAN over Wi-Fi (device in Wi-Fi client mode)

Network Ready—Roaming (LTE service available for GX440)

No cellular network is present, no network coverage at current location, or the device is in radio passthru mode

The way in which the Activity LED functions depends on the version of ALEOS software on the device.

Activity (ALEOS

4.3.6 or earlier)

Off Normal operation Flashing Green Traffic is being transmitted or received over the WAN interface.

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Activity (ALEOS

4.4.0 or later)

Off Normal operation Flashing Green Traffic is being transmitted or received over the WAN interface. Flashing Red Traffic is being transmitted or received over the serial port. (This

behavior only appears if the AirLink GX device is configured to display it. Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration Guide for details.)

Flashing Yellow Traffic is being transmitted or received over both the WAN interface

and the serial port. (This behavior only appears if the AirLink GX device is configured to display it. Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration Guide for details.)

Ethernet LEDs

The Ethernet connector has two LEDs that indicate speed and activity. When looking into the connector:

• Activity— The right LED is solid yellow when a link is detected (the cable is plugged in) and blinks when there is activity.

• Connection Speed— The left LED is green to indicate a 100 Mbps connection and orange to indicate a 10 Mbps connection. It is off when no cable is connected.

Reset to factory default settings

To reset the device to the factory default settings:

1. Press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn yellowish-green (about 7–10 seconds). See Front Panel on page 8.

The device reboots. Once the reboot is complete and the LEDs resume their normal operating behavior, the reset is complete.

Power Connector Description

The GX Series device’s power connector is a four pin connector that has:

• Two pins connecting DC voltage to the device

• Two pins providing additional monitoring and control functions

This section has information to help you plan your device’s connection and configuration.

The connector’s pin diagram is shown below. It also shows the colors of the wires used on the DC power cable you can order from Sierra Wireless.

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Green wire

White wire

Red wire

Black wire

GX Power connector

Pin 4 Digital I/O

Pin 2 Ground

Pin 3 Ignition Sense

Pin 1 VCC

Battery

Power Source

(9VDC to 36 VDC 12 VDC Nominal

To contact switch, relay, or external device

Note: Pin 4 has a maximum rating of 30V, 150 mA

To vehicle ignition (or to VCC if NOT connected to the ignition)

Note: Colors are colors of wires on the DC connector cable

Pin 4 is configured in ACEmanager as Digital Input/Relay Output 1

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Figure 2-21: GX Series device Power Connector Pin Diagram

Pins 1 and 2

• Pin 1—VCC; Connect to +12VDC (nominal) (red wire on DC cable)

• Pin 2—Ground; Connect to ground (black wire on DC cable)

Pin 3

This pin is the ignition sense pin (white wire on DC cable). The voltage level present on this pin turns the device on and off.

Note: If you do not connect this pin to the ignition, you MUST connect it to the positive terminal of your power supply or battery. The device looks for a qualified voltage on this pin as part of the power up sequence (9 on. If you are using a Sierra Wireless AC cable, the connection is inside the cable.

There are several typical connection options for this pin:

Option 1—If you want the device turned on and off when the engine is turned on and off:

–36VDC). If one is not present, the device will not turn

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· Connect pin 3 to the ignition

· In ACEmanager, disable the Low Power Mode (Default setting is disabled)

Option 2—If you power the device from the engine’s battery and you do not want the device to drain it when the engine is turned off:

· Connect pin 3 to the ignition

· In ACEmanager, enable the Low Power Mode and set a time delay

When the ignition is turned off, the device operates at full power for the programmed time delay. When it expires, the device switches to Low Power Mode (consumes 35mA or less). The device resumes normal operation when the ignition is turned on.

Option 3—If you want the device to switch into low power mode when the engine battery voltage drops below a certain value:

· Connect pin 3 to pin 1

· In ACEmanager, configure the Low Power Mode with a voltage level

threshold

The device operates normally until the battery voltage drops below the threshold value, triggering the Low Power Mode. The device resumes normal operation when the battery voltage rises above the threshold value.

Option 4—If you use a separate battery other than the engine’s for device power, (such as in an ambulance or other application that has a stand-alone battery power system) but it isn't connected to an ignition or an on/off switch, and you do not want the battery drained:

· Connect pin 3 to pin 1

· In ACEmanager, configure the Low Power Mode with a voltage level

threshold

Option 5—If you have an installation where the device uses line power such as in a store or a remote site where power saving isn’t needed:

· Use the Sierra Wireless AC adapter or connect pin 3 to pin 1

· In ACEmanager, disable the Low Power Mode. (Default setting is disabled)

The device is on for as long as the power is on.

Note: For details on how to use ACEmanager, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide. It is available for downloading from the Sierra Wireless support web site.

Pin 4

This pin is a digital input/output (green wire on DC cable).

Pin 4 either:

• Monitors digital inputs and outputs

• Drives a relay

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3.3 V

Contact closed Digital 0 0 VDC to 1.2 VDC

Contact open Digital 1

2.2 VDC to 30 VDC

Contact

Ground

51 k internal pull up

I/O Circuit

Examples: Door opening/closing, valve opening/closing, ignition on/off, tow bar up/down, empty/full container.

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It has a maximum rating of 30V and 50mA sink current. The pin is user programmed. For information on configuring Pin 4 (Digital Input/ Relay Output 1 in ACEmanager) refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

One way to use pin 4 is with events reporting. In ACEmanager you:

1. Create an Event.

2. Specify an Action.

There are several typical uses for Pin 4:

• As a digital input, it monitors a switch, using its opening or closing to record

This triggers the device to act when it sees a specific input. For example, you can tell the device to do something when the Pin 4 state (Digital Input/ Relay Output 1 in ACEmanager) changes. This could be when a door is opened, activating a switch attached to it.

These are instructions the device performs when it sees an event. For example, an email could be sent to security, saying the door is open, giving the time, location and other information.

events or monitoring external voltages of up to 30VDC. For example, you could use it to measure the voltage on a 24VDC light bulb and have the

device react when it turns on.

When the switch, or input voltage is:

· Open (2.2VDC to 30VDC) – It is read as a digital input=1

· Closed (0 to 1.2VDC) – It is read as a digital input=0

Figure 2-22: Digital Input Operation

• As a digital output, it can trigger an alarm, siren, door lock or opens a valve or a switch. Pin 4 is an open collector transistor output normally at 3.3VDC.

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3.3V

51 k internal pull up

Voltage supply

CL+

CL-

COM

NC NO

I/O Circuit

Pin 4 is normally at 3.3V,

but is pulled low

External Solenoid/Relay Circuit (Exact voltages and configuration depend on the actual system design.)

when activated.

AirLink GX device

Flyback diode

Figure 2-23: Digital Output Operation

Note: Some solenoids/relays include a flyback diode built into the unit. For those that do not, Sierra Wireless recommends a flyback diode with a voltage rating at least double the relay voltage and a current rating at least double the relay ON current to avoid damage to the GX input. A common 1N4007 will work for most applications. See Table 2-6 on page 41.

The initial state of the digital output when the device is rebooted is configurable in ACEmanager.

Serial Port

You can connect the GX Series device’s 9-pin serial connector directly to most computers or other devices with a standard straight-through cable. This connector is used for device configuration and debugging.

This connector complies with the EIA RS-232D specification for DCE equipment. The output driver levels swing from -7VDC to +7VDC with normal loading.

Note: If you have a DCE device, you need to use a null modem cable.

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Figure 2-24: 9-Pin Serial Connector Diagram

Table 2-4: Serial Connector Pin-out

Name Pin Description Type

DCD 1 Data Carrier Detect OUT

TXD 2 Transmit Data OUT RXD 3 Receive Data IN DTR 4 Data Terminal Ready IN

GND 5 Mai n GND. Connected internally to BOARD_GND GND

DSR 6 Data Set Ready OUT RTS 7 Ready To Send IN CTS 8 Clear To Send OUT

RI 9 Ring Indicator OUT

X-Cards

The AirLink GX Series has several optional, factory-installed, expansion cards (X-Cards) available to add more functions to the basic device. They are configurable with ACEmanager and more information is available in the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide, which is available for downloading from the Sierra Wireless web site.

The available X-Cards are:

• Wi-Fi

• I/O

• Dual Ethernet

If you have an X-Card card installed on your device, its type and status is shown on the ACEmanager home page (Status > Home).

Wi-Fi X-Card

This card adds Wi-Fi capacity to the device using the 802.11b/g/n standard. It has the following modes:

• Client Mode where a GX device uses a Wi-Fi client connection to connect to an access point, rather than acting as an access point (AP)

• Access Point Mode where the device acts as an AP

• Both (AP + Client Mode) where the device can act as an AP and also use a

Wi-Fi Client connection to connect to an AP

The GX Series device connects as a client to a configured AP whenever the AP is available. When the AP is not available, it connects to 3G, all the while the device acts as a AP to W-Fi clients connected to the GX.

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See the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide for details on Wi-Fi set up and use.

I/O X-Card

This card uses a 15-pin connector to add to the basic device:

• One additional RS-232 communication port

• Four additional digital I/O pins

• Four analog voltage sensing pins

• Optional 2 meter I/ O X-Card breakout cable (To order, contact your

distributor.)

Maximum data rate for the RS-232 interface on the I/O X-Card is 115.2 kbps.

See the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide for details on I/O set up and use.

I/O X-Card 15-Pin Connector Description

432

131415 12 11

Figure 2-25: I/O X-Card 15-pin Connector Pin Diagram

Note: For better performance, signal pins on the I/O X-Card should be referenced to the ground pin on the I/O X-Card (pin 10).

An optional 2-meter 15-pin I/ O breakout cable (pn 2000424) for use with the I/O X-card is available from distributors.

Table 2-5: I/O 15-Pin Connector Pin Description

Pin Name Description Wire color

(on optional I/O X-Card breakout cable)

1 TXD Transmit Data White/black 2 CTS Clear to Send Red/black 3 DIO[2] Digital I/O 2 Green/black 4 DIO[4] Digital I/O 4 Orange/black 5 RXD Receive Data Blue/black 6 RTS Request to Send Blue

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Table 2-5: I/O 15-Pin Connector Pin Description

Pin Name Description Wire color

7 AIN[2] Analog Input 2 Green 8 AIN[4] Analog Input 4 Red 9 Reserved for future use Black 10 GND Ground White 11 DIO[3] Digital I/O 3 Orange 12 DIO[5] Digital I/O 5 Blue/White 13 Reserved for future use Green/White 14 AIN[1] Analog Input 1 Red/White 15 AIN[3] Analog Input 3 Black/White Shield Cable Shield

(on optional I/O X-Card breakout cable)

This is not a VGA connector

Note: Digital Input 1 in ACEmanager is reserved for Pin 4 on the power connector.

To check the current digital input values, in ACEmanager:

1. Go to I/O > Current State.

Digital I/O Interface

There are four digital I/O pins on the high density DB15 connector. Typical applications are:

• Input—source is a dry switch contact to ground

• Output—to drive a relay coil to ground

• Analog—to detect voltage levels in input or output mode

Pins include a 51K ohm pull up to 2.8VDC.

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Figure 2-26: Digital Input Operation

2.8 V

Contact closed Digital 0 0 VDC to 1.2 VDC

Contact open Digital 1

2.2 VDC to 30 VDC

Contact

Ground

51 k internal pull up

I/O Circuit

Examples: Door opening/closing, valve opening/closing, ignition on/off, tow bar up/down, empty/full container.

AirLink GX device

2.8V

51 k internal pull up

Voltage supply

CL+

CL-

COM

NC NO

I/O Circuit

Pins 3, 4, 11, and 12 are normally at 2.8V,

External Relay Circuit (Exact voltages and configuration depend on the actual system design.)

AirLink GX device

Flyback diode

but pulled low when activated

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Figure 2-27: Digital Output Operation

Table 2-6: Digital I/O

Pins Name Specification Min Typical Max Units

3 4 11 12

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DIO[2...5] (as input)

DIO[2...5] (as output)

Input low state voltage (At or below this voltage, relay reads as low)

Input high state voltage range (At or above this voltage, relay reads as high)

Input leakage current at 5 V — 0.05 — mA Input leakage current at 12 V — 1.8 — mA Input leakage current at 24 V — 5.5 — mA Open drain drive to ground — 100 — mA Maximum open circuit voltage applied — — 30 V

— — 1.2 V

2.2 — — V

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I/O X-Card Digital I/O Input Pins

Pins 3, 4, 11 and 12 are programmed in ACEmanager to monitor inputs, respond to certain types of events or trigger a digital output. They behave exactly like the Digital I/O (pin 4) on the power connector as described in Power Connector

Description on page 33.

Note: Digital Input 1 in ACEmanager is reserved for Pin 4 on the power connector.

Pins 3, 4, 11 and 12 (Digital inputs 2 to 5) have a voltage of 3.3VDC when it is set to high in ACEmanager. A voltage on the pins of:

• 2.2VDC to 30VDC=logic 1

• 0VDC to 1.3VDC=logic 0

I/O X-Card Analog Voltage Input Pins

Pins 7, 8, 14 and 15 are the analog voltage sensing pins configured in ACEmanager. Analog inputs monitor voltage changes in small increments. This allows you to monitor equipment that reports status as an analog voltage. You can use volts as the units reported or you can use the ACEmanager I/O Configuration screen to convert voltage to the desired units of measurement. You can also use the Event Reporting feature in ACEmanager to configure reports to be sent when an analog threshold is crossed. For more information, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

The pins have a maximum rating of 30V, 200uA.

Table 2-7: I/O X-Card Analog Voltage Input Pins

Pins Name Specification Parameter Min Typical Max Units

7 8 14 15

AIN[1...4] Voltage range VADC 0 — 30 V

Input leakage current — — 200 µA Input capacitance CIN — 30 — pF Error 0 2.5 5 %

These pins detect inputs of 0–30VDC across the pins to ground. When used with a sensor to transform values into voltages, the pins can monitor measurements like temperatures, pressures or the volume of liquid in a container. ACEmanager can transform these voltages into meaningful values. In ACEmanager, events reporting tells the device to perform an action when a specified voltage is detected.

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Level Full Sensor output voltage = 20 V

Level Almost empty Sensor output voltage = 5 V

Storage

Tank

Storage tank level sensor

AirLink device configured in ACEmanager to send an email when storage tank is almost empty (5 V on pin)

Analog voltage input available on connector pins 7, 8, 14, 15

Note: Pins have a maximum rating

of 30 V, 200 µA

Figure 2-28: I/O X-Card Analog Voltage Input Operation

I/O X-Card RS-232 Port

Four pins on the high density DB15 support a 4-wire RS-232 interface. The interface also supports features like AT, TCP PAD and UDP PAD.

Table 2-8: I/O X-Card RS-232 Port

Pins Name Specification Parameter Min Typical Max Units

1 2

5 6

TXD CTS

RXD RTS

Output low state voltage range VOL -5.0 -7.0 — V Output high state voltage range VOH +5.0 +7.0 — V Short circuit current 1 short — ±35 ±70 mA Leakage current 1 leak — ±0.1 ±10 µA Input low state voltage range VIL -5.0 — -20 V Input high state voltage range VIH +5.0 — +20 V Input resistance R in 3 5 7 k

Note: There is no connection for RI, DCD, DTR or DSR. These are available on the DB-9 serial port. See Serial Port on page 37.

Dual Ethernet X-Card

This card adds two RJ-45 Ethernet ports to the device for a total of three. The two Ethernet ports on the X-Card are bridged with the device’s main Ethernet port, automatically becoming part of the same subnet.

The main Ethernet port on the rear panel is a high performance Ethernet port with data rates up to 100 Mbps.

The Dual Ethernet X-Card provides additional Ethernet ports for applications requiring lower throughput (in the range of 8–9 Mbps, or less if both ports are being used).

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For example, the Ethernet ports on the Dual Ethernet X-Card are ideal for applications that run on IP or other protocols that run on top of IP such as TCP and UDP.

Other suggested applications include:

• Modbus applications

• Low Resolution MMS (MultiMediaStreaming using mms://) applications

• Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) applications

• Low Resolution Video surveillance applications

Configuring Dual Ethernet X-Card Ports

When your GX Series device has a Dual Ethernet X-Card installed, you can configure the additional Ethernet ports as Ethernet 2 and Ethernet 3 on the ACEmanager LAN > Ethernet screen. Information about the Ethernet ports appears on the Status > LAN and the Status > About screens. The LAN IP packets sent and received fields on the Status > LAN screen show the cumulative totals for all LAN interfaces.

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This chapter shows you how to communicate with and configure the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series device.

Connection Ports

You can connect to the device’s:

• USB port (Micro AB)

• Ethernet port (RJ-45)

• Serial port (9-pin RS-232)

USB Port

The USB port can be either a:

• Virtual Ethernet port

• Virtual serial port

Drivers must be installed on the PC for it to work in either mode. They are available for download at http://www.sierrawireless.com/en/

Support/Downloads.aspx.

We recommend you:

• Use a USB 2.0 cable

• Connect directly to your computer for best throughput

Configuring with ACEmanager

Note: For all of the configurable features available in ALEOS, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide. It is available for downloading from the Sierra Wireless support web site.

AirLink devices are highly configurable when using the embedded ALEOS software. ACEmanager is a free utility included with every AirLink device. To access it:

1. Connect a laptop to the device with an Ethernet cable.

2. Start a web browser.

3. In the browser’s address bar, enter the IP address: http://192.168.13.31:9191.

4. The login screen appears. Enter your name and password.

Note: The administrator user name is user and the password is 12345.

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Figure 3-1: ACEmanager Example Home Page

The ACEmanager home page appears. From it you can access all of ALEOS’s configurable features.

Configuring with AirV antage Management Service

AirLink devices can be configured with the AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) from Sierra Wireless. AVMS is a cloud-based application, available from your web browser, that provides remote monitoring and configuration for any number of your AirLink ALEOS devices.

For more information on AVMS, go to:

www.sierrawireless.com/productsandservices/AirVantage_M2M_Cloud.aspx

To access AirVantage:

1. Connect a laptop to the device with an Ethernet cable.

2. Start a web browser.

3. In the browser’s address bar, enter the IP address:

· http://na.airvantage.net/start (for North American customers)

· http://airvantage.net (for European customers)

The AirVantage login screen appears.

4. Enter your email address and AirVantage password and click Log In.

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The AirVantage start page appears. You can now manage your device through AirVantage.

Figure 3-2: AirVantage Start Page

Configuring with AT Commands

The device can be commanded and configured with AT commands. All the commands are listed in the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

In ACEmanager, mouse over a red AT to the left of a listing to see a popup showing the AT command for that item.

Figure 3-3: Mouse over for AT command (Signal Strength Shown)

• Most AT commands are prefaced with AT. Exceptions are noted in the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

• The acceptable format and parameters are listed with each command in the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

• If you enter a recognized AT command, the device responds with “OK.” If the command is wrong, the device responds with “ERROR” or “Unsupported.”

Simultaneous Wi-Fi AP and Client Mode with Automatic Switchover to Mobile Broadband

This configuration uses two ALEOS features:

• Wi-Fi Client Mode with automatic switchover from mobile broadband to Wi-Fi when a configured Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) is available

• Simultaneous Wi-Fi AP and Client modes

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Near home base, the GX device uses Wi-Fi to connect to an AP.

Internet

Ambulance with GX device and on-line monitoring

Wi-Fi antenna

ISP connection to home base

MNO’s mobile broadband network

Away from home base, the GX device uses the MNO’s mobile broadband network to connect to the Internet and the home base.

Switching between the MNO’s mobile broadband network and the AP is automatic and seamless to on-line monitoring equipment or laptop.

Home base

(Hospital, fire hall, bus depot, etc.)

equipment or laptop connected to the GX device.

Note: This configuration uses an AirLink GX Series device with a Wi-Fi X-Card installed.

In Wi-Fi Client mode with automatic switchover, the GX device uses Wi-Fi whenever it is in range of a configured AP. When the GX device is out of range of a configured AP, it switches to using the Mobile Network Operator’s (MNO’s) mobile broadband network.

This is useful if you have the GX device installed in a transit or emergency vehicle. When the vehicle is near its home base (for example, a hospital, fire station, or bus depot) the GX connects to the AP at the home base to save on Mobile Network data plans. When the vehicle leaves its home base and is out of range of the AP, it switches automatically to the mobile broadband network.

When Wi-Fi mode on the GX device is set to Both (AP + Client), the GX device can connect to APs as a client and simultaneously act as an AP for a laptop, medical equipment, or other device co-located on the vehicle. The co-located device experiences a virtually seamless network connection, regardless of whether the connection from the GX device to the network is via Wi-Fi or the mobile broadband network.

Figure 3-4: GX device AP + Client Wi-Fi application with automatic switch-over

You can configure these features in ACEmanager on the LAN/Wi-Fi tab > Wi-Fi page. The key configuration points are:

• Set the Wi-Fi mode to Both (AP + Client).

• Set the Wi-Fi Client Mode to Automatic.

• Configure the APs you want the GX device to scan for. The GX scans for the

APs in the order they are configured in the ACEmanager window, so configure the most commonly used AP first. You can configure up to 10 APs.

The GX device scans for an AP every 5 seconds and when it finds an available configured AP, it automatically switches the connection from the mobile

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broadband network to the AP. If more than one configured AP is available, the GX device connects to the AP with the strongest signal.

If the AP has a landing page that requires entering credentials, the GX device may not be able to transmit or receive traffic via the AP, as the GX device is not able to pass credentials to the landing page.

• Configure the access point parameters for the GX device, such as the SSID, channel, security authentication type, etc.

The GX device supports WPA/WPA2 Personal authentication, but not WPA/WPA2 Enterprise authentication.

If any of the configured APs that the GX device connects to have authentication configured, the authentication on GX device must be set to Open.

For details on configuring the GX device for simultaneous Client and AP mode, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

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4G LTE Models (GX 440)

• LTE/EV-DO (Verizon Wireless)

LTE Band 13 with fallback to EV-DO Rev A 800/1900 MHz

• LTE/HSPA+ (AT&T, Canada)

LTE Band 17/AWS with fallback to HSPA+ 850/1900/2100 MHz

3G Models (GX 400)

• EV-DO Rev A 800/1900 MHz

• HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100 MHz

GPS Technology

• Protocols: NMEA 0183 V3.0, TAIP, RAP

• 4G LTE Models:

· Acquisition time: 2 sec hot start

· Accuracy: < 2 m (50%), < 5 m (90%)

· Tracking sensitivity: -161 dBm

• 3G Models:

· Acquisition time: 9 sec hot start

· Accuracy: < 3 m (50%), < 8 m (90%)

· Tracking sensitivity: -152 dBm

Protocols

• Network: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS

• Routing: NAT, Host Port Routing, DHCP, PPPoE, VLAN, VRRP

• Application: SMS, Telnet/SSH, SMTP, SNMP, SNTP

• Serial: TCP/UDP PAD Mode, Modbus (ASCII, RTU, Variable),

PPP

Events Reporting

• Event Types:

· Digital input

· GPS/AVL

· Network parameters

· Data usage

· Timer

· Power

· Device temperature

• Report/Action Types:

· SMS

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VPN/Security

• IPsec, SSL, and GRE VPN client

• Up to 5 VPN tunnels

• IKE encryption

• Port forwarding and DMZ

• Port filtering

• Tr u s t e d I P

• MAC address filtering

Device Management

• AirVantage™ Management Service cloud-based device management appli-

• ACEManager™ device configuration utility

· Email

· SNMP trap

· Relay output

· GPS RAP report

· Events protocol message to server

cation

ALEOS Application Framework

• Lua language coding platform

• Remote application management

• Eclipse-based IDE

• Integrated real-time debugging

Input/Output

• Configurable I/O on power connector

• Input ON voltage: 3.3VDC to 30VDC

• Input OFF voltage: 0VDC to 1.2VDC

• Output maximum switching capability 200mA @ 30VDC

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Power Consumption

Table 4-1: GX Series device power consumption (without X-Card)

AirLink GX400/440 (no X-Card installed)

Maximum current draw at 12V 1 A Typical current draw at 12V 0.45 A Low Power Mode current draw at 12V 50 mA

Additional Power Consumption with X-Cards Installed

Ta bl e 4 - 2 outlines the increase in power consumption if you have an X-Card

installed in the GX Series device.

Table 4-2: Additional power consumption with X-Card installed

Dual Ethernet

X-Card

Change Typical 148 mA 110 mA 19 mA Change Maximum 200 mA 155 mA 30 mA

a. Values are averaged over 2 minutes at +12 V at room temperature.

Wi-Fi X-Card Serial I/O X-Card

Environmental Specifications

• Operating temperature: -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)

• Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)

• Humidity: Maximum 90% RH @ 60°C (140°F)

• Military Spec MIL-STD-810F conformance to thermal, mechanical shock and

humidity

Host Interfaces

• 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet

• RS-232 Serial port

• USB V2.0 Micro-AB connector

• 3 SMA antenna connectors (RF, GPS, Rx Diversity)

• Support for active antenna

Wi-Fi X-Card

• IEEE 802.11b/g/n

• Both access point and client capability

• When used as an access point, up to 8 clients can connect simultaneously

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• When used as a client, can connect to one of up to 10 configured access

• Security:

• SMA antenna connector

• Frequency range: 2.4 GHz

Number of channels

• 802.11b:

• 802.11g:

• 802.11n:

• Output power—WAN:

• Receive sensitivity (WAN):

• Data Rates

• Maximum Operating Range

points.

· WEP 64-bit and 128-bit encryption with H/W TKIP processing

· WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

· AES-CCMP hardware implementation as part of 802.11i security

· USA, Canada, and Taiwan— 11

· Most European countries— 13

· France — 4

· Japan— 14

· USA, Canada, and Taiwan— 11

· Most European countries— 13

· Japan— 13

· HT20: Channel 1~ 14 (2412~ 2484)

· HT40: Channel 1~7 (2422~2472)

· 802.11b: typical 16 dBm ± 1.5 dBm

· 802.11g: typical 14 dBm ± 1.5 dBm

· 802.11n (HT20 and HT40): typical 13 dBm ± 1.5 dBm

· 802.11b: typical -86dBm at 11 Mbps

· 802.11g: typical -70 dBm at 54 Mbps

· 802.11n: typical -69 dBm at HT20 MCS7

· 802.11n: typical -66 dBm at HT40 MCS7

· 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

· 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

· 802.11n: up to 150 Mbps

· Open space: ~100–125 m

· Indoors: ~50 m

I/O X-Card

• 4 configurable digital I/O

• 4 analog inputs

· Range of 0 to 30V

· 10-bit resolution

• RS-232 Serial port

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Dual Ethernet X-Card

• 2 configurable RJ-45 Ethernet ports

• LEDs

· Link: 100Base-T=green / 10Base-T= off.

· Activity: yellow

• Physical Layer Support: 10Base-T 100Base-T

• Auto Negotiation: 10Base-T, 100Base-T, Half and Full duplex

• Standards: IEEE 802.3 / 802.3u

• Auto Crossover: HP Auto MDI-X

Certifications

• PTCRB, R&TTE

• FCC, Industry Canada, CE, E-Mark

• RoHS Compliant, Class 1 Div 2

Power

• Voltage range: 9–36 VDC

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98.3 mm

(3.8 in )

40.5 mm

(1.6 in )

142.0 mm

(5.6 in )

Weight : 397g (14 oz)

Mechanical Specifications

Figure 4-1: AirLink GX Series Mechanical Specifications (Standard Device Shown)

The locking power connector housing and the internal wire connector that fits it are:

• Tyco micro Mate-N-Lok double row connector housing receptor p/n 794617-4

• Tyco female 3 mm Centerline, 250 V, 5 A max. crimp terminal p/n 794606-1

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AC Power Adapter Specifications

This section describes the specifications for the AC power adapter that comes with the GX Series devices.

AC Power Adapter Input

The input voltage range is 90 VAC to 264 VAC.

Minimum Typical Maximum

Input Voltage 90 VAC 100–240 VAC 264 VAC Input Frequency 47 Hz 50/60 Hz 63 Hz

The maximum input current is 500 mA at 100–240 VAC.

The inrush current will not exceed 70 A at 100–240 VAC input and maximum load from a cold start at 25°C.

AC Power Adapter Output

Minimum Typical Maximum Test conditions

Output Data 12.0 VDC — — — —

Output Voltage — 11.4 VDC 12.0 VDC 12.6 VDC 0 ~ 1.5 A loading

AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications

Operating

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (operates normally) Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90% Altitude Sea level to 2,000 meters Vibration 1.0 mm, 10–55 Hz, 15 minutes per cycle for each axis (X, Y, Z)

Non-operating

Storage Temperature -30°C ~ 70°C Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90% Vibration and Shock MIL-STD-810D, method 514

Reliability and Quality Control

MTBF

When the power supply is operating within the limits of this specification, the MTBF is at least 50,000 hours at 25°C (MIL-HDBK-217F).

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Safety Standards

The power supply is certified with the following international regulatory standards:

Regulatory

Agency

UL USA Approved UL60950-1 GS Europe Approved EN60950-1 CE Europe Approved EN60950-1 SAA Australia Approved AS/NZS 60950 CCC China Approved GB4943 CUL Canada Approved CSA C22.2 NO.60950-1

Country or

Region

Certified Standard

EMC Standards

The power supply meets the radiated and conducted emission requirements for EN55022, FCC Part 15, Class B, GB9254.

Hazardous Substances

• EU Directive 2002/95/EC “RoHS”

• EU Directive 2002/96/EC “WEEE”

• REACH

Energy Efficiency

• No-load power consumption is less than 0.3 W at input 115/230 VAC 60/ 50 Hz.

• Average active mode efficiency is greater than 80.4% at input 115/230 VAC 60/ 50 Hz.

• International Efficiency Level V

• Energy Star Energy Efficiency requirements for external power supplies

(EPS Version 2)

• Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations for external power supplies

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Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States)

Electronic devices, including computers and wireless devices, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rule and regulations. This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer's user manual. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular installation.

If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved

by Sierra Wireless could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Notice for Canadian Users

This Class A digital apparatus complies with ICES-003.

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Industry Canada Notice

This Class A device complies with ICES-003 and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

Avis d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareillage numérique de la Classe A est conforme aux normes ICES-003 et RSS-210 du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes :

1. Il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et

2. Il doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est

Important Information for North American

may cause undesired operation of the device.

susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

Users on Radiation Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and the user’s body.

Warning: This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel.

To comply with FCC/IC regulations limited both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation, maximum antenna gain must not exceed the values given in the tables in Maximum Antenna Gain (Gain D'antenne Maximal) on page 61.

Warning: A minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the

antenna(s) used for this transmitter and all personnel.

Informations Importantes Pour les Utilisateurs NordAméricains sur L'exposition aux Radiations

Ce matériel est conforme aux limites établies par FCC/IC en matière d’exposition aux radiofréquences dans un environment non contrôlé. Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé à une distance d’au moins 20 cm entrel’antenne et le corps de l’utilisateur.

Avertissement : Ce produit est uniquement être installé par du personnel qualifié.

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Pour se conformer aux normes FCC/IC réglementation limitée à la fois la puissance maximale de sortie RF et l'exposition humaine aux rayonnements RF, gain d'antenne maximal ne doit pas dépasser les valeurs indiquées dans les tableaux de la section de gain d'antenne maximal.

Avertissement : Une distance minimale de 20 cm doit être maintenue entre l'antenne

(s) utilisées pour cet émetteur et l'ensemble du personnel.

Maximum Antenna Gain (Gain D'antenne Maximal)

The Wi-Fi X-Card may transmit simultaneously with other co-located radio transmitters within a host device, as permitted by FCC/IC multi-transmitter product procedures.The antenna gain must not exceed the limits and configurations shown in the following tables:

Device Frequency Band FCC ID/IC Number

N7NMC8705/

2417C-MC8705

Standalone Collocated Standalone Collocated

GX400 Cellular Band 7.5 dBi 6 dBi 4.55 dBi 3 dBi

PCS Band 3 dBi 3 dBi 2.85 dBi 2.5 dBi

Collocated

Transmitter

(Wi-Fi X-Card

Option)

Device Frequency Band FCC ID/IC Number

GX440 Cellular Band 7.5 dBi 5 dBi 7.5 dBi 5.5 dBi

WLAN (2.4 GHz) N/A 2 dBi N/A 2 dBi

N7NMC7700/

2417C-MC7700

Standalone Collocated Standalone Collocated

PCS Band 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi 3 dBi

LTE Band 4 5.5 dBi 5.5 dBi N/A

LTE Band 13 N/A 10.17 dBi 6.4 dBi

N7N-MC5728/

2417C-MC5728

N7NMC7750/

2417C-MC7750

Collocated

Transmitter

(Wi-Fi X-Card

Option)

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LTE Band 17 9 dBi 6 dBi N/A

WLAN (2.4 GHz) N/A 2 dBi N/A 2 dBi

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EU (AirLink GX400 Only)

Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink GX400 conforms to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Products are marked with a CE and notified body number and can be used throughout the European community. The alert symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply.

The AirLink GX400 is compliant with the RF exposure requirements at 20 cm separation distance specified in EN 62311:2008 and 1999/519/EC for mobile exposure conditions, provided the maximum antenna gain does not exceed the limits given in the table below.

Model Frequency

(MHz)

GX400

(MC8705

module)

Optional

Wi-Fi Card

Note: This Wi-Fi card only works in the 2.4 GHz band.

880–915 3.00 1710–1785 9.00 1920–1980 12.00

2400–2483.5 2.00

Maximum

Antenna

Gain (dBi)

Warning: This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel.

Warning: A minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the

antenna(s) used for this transmitter and all personnel.

Declaration of Conformity

The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community.

Sierra Wireless (UK) Limited

Suite 5, The Hub Fowler Avenue

Farnborough Business Park

Farnborough, United Kingdom GU14 7JP

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WEEE Notice

If you purchased your AirLink GX series in Europe, please return it to your dealer or supplier at the end of its life. WEEE products may be recognized by their

wheeled bin label on the product label.

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Index

ACEmanager, configuring device with, 45 AirVantage, AVMS, 12 ALEOS

default user name and password, 30 description of, 10 X-Card installed, 38

Analog input voltage sensing

on power connector, 35 on X-Card, 39

Antenna

auxiliary receive port, 9 connection of, 29 Diversity/AUX, 9 GPS connector, 9 maximum gain, 8 receive and transmit port, 8 safe mounting, 25

separation, 27 AT commands, 47 AUX/Diversity antenna connector, 9 AVMS, 12

Battery

avoid draining when engine off, 34

connection to, 34

Default

settings for device, reset to, 8

user name and password, 30 Digital I/O pins on X-Card, 39 Diversity/AUX Antenna Connector, 9

Ethernet

computer connection and log in, 30

connector, 9

virtual Ethernet/serial port, 45 Ethernet connector, 9 Expansion Card, 38

GPS

antenna connector, 9 Ground connection, 34

Ignition sense pin, on power connector, 34 Input/Output X-Card, 39 Installing SIM card, 14 IP address

obtaining with command line prompt, 31

Cables, power and data, connection of, 29 Cloud computing with AVMS, 12 Communication

ACEmanager, using, 45 AirVantage, 12 AT commands, using, 47 command line prompt, using, 31 connection, 29 default password and user name, 30 Ethernet connector, 9 TCP PAD, 9 UDP PAD, 9 virtual Ethernet/serial port via USB, 9 Wi-Fi X-Card, 38 X-Card RS-232 port, 39

Configuring with

ACEmanager, 45 AirVantage, 46 AT commands, 47

Connecting to

devices and power, 29 VCC, ignition and external devices, 34

LED

also see specific LED, 8

description of LED, 31

Measuring external voltages, 35 Mounting

general instructions, 25 Mounting, vehicle, 25

On/Off, device turn on with qualified voltage, 34 Output/Input X-Card, 39

Password and user name, default, 30 Pinging device with command line prompt, 31

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Power

battery connection, 34 connector, measuring external voltages, 35 qualified voltage for device turn on/off, 34 stop draining battery when engine off, 34

Receive port, backup, 9 Reset button, 8 RS-232 port

on rear panel, 9 on X-Card, 39

Serial port

RS-232, 9 virtual serial port, 45

SIM card, installing, 14

TCP PAD, 9

UDP PAD, 9

USB port

on front panel, 9 uses of, installing drivers for, 45

User name and password, default, 30

VCC connector, 34 Vehicle

antenna, safe mounting, 25 battery connection, 34

connection of Pin 3 for device turn on/off, 34 Virtual Ethernet port, 9 Voltage

analog voltage sensing pins on X-Card, 39

monitoring battery or power input, 35

starting device with qualified voltage, 34

Wi-Fi X-Card, 38

X-Card, 10, 38

analog voltage input pins, 42

digital I/O, analog voltage sensing, pins, 39

installed indicator in ALEOS, 38

Wi-Fi, 38

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