Sierra Wireless Airlink GX450 Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE

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GX450 Modem

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for a quick setup of the GX450 modem.

STEP 1: INSTALL THE SIM CARD

1. Ensure that the device is powered o.

2. Remove the four screws attaching the black cover to the gateway’s body and then remove the cover.

3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Note the location of the notched corner for correct alignment.

4. Re-attach the cover using all 4 screws to maintain the IP64 rating.

STEP 2: CONNECT THE CELLULAR ANTENNA

1. Attach the supplied antenna to the magnetic antenna base. Note the rubber O-ring location to ensure a proper seal.

2. Attach the magnetic antenna base cable to the GX450 cellular connector. The GPS and Diversity connectors will not be used.

STEP 3 CONNECT THE DISPLAY OR RECEIVER

See the wiring diagrams. In all instances, ensure that the equipment is powered o before connecting it to the modem.

AG-372 receiver

1. Ensure the receiver is powered o.

2. Using cable P/N 109863, attach connector P1 to Port B on the AG-372 receiver.

3. Attach connector P2 to the serial port on the GX450 modem.

4. Attach connector P3 to the power port on the GX450 modem.

TM-200 Module

1. Ensure the TM-200 Module is powered o

2. Using cable P/N 109865, attach connector P1 to the ethernet port on the GX450 modem and
then attach connector P2 to the ethernet expansion port on the TM-200 Module or to the
expansion port on the EXP-100 module.

3. Using cable P/N 109862, attach connector P1 to the power port on the GX450 modem.

4. Connect R1 to P2 on cable P/N 92676 on the TM-200 Module.

FmX/FM-1000 integrated display

1. Ensure the display is powered o.

2. Connect USB hub P/N 83517 to the USB port on the back of the display.

3. Using cable P/N 109864, attach the USB port to the USB hub and then attach the micro USB
connector to the GX450 modem.

4. Using cable P/N 110832, connect P2 to Port A, B, C, D, or to a port replicator.

5. Attach connector P1 to connector R1 of cable P/N 109862.

6. Attach connector P1 of cable 109862 to the power port on the GX450. modem.

CFX-750 / FM-750 display

1. Ensure the display is powered o.

2. Connect the USB hub P/N 83517 to the USB port on the back of the display.

3. Using cable P/N 109864, attach the USB port to the USB hub and then attach the micro USB
connector to the GX450 modem.

4. Using cable P/N 110832, connect P2 to Port A, B, or to a port replicator.

5. Attach connector P1 to connector R1 of cable P/N 109862.

6. Attach connector P1 of cable P/N 109862 to the power port on the GX450 modem.

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WIRING DIAGRAM: AG-372 RECEIVER

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Item Description P/N Item Description P/N

1 AG-372 antenna 5 Mounting plate 62034

2 Power cable assembly, GX-450 modem 109863 6 Cellular antenna (international) 110024

3 GX450 modem 7 Whip antenna (USA and Canada

4 Magnetic antenna base cable 109989

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