Sierra Wireless AirLink MP70 Hardware User's Manual

AirLink MP70

Hardware User Guide

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AirLink MP70 Hardware User Guide

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,
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.

Warning: EXPLOSION HAZARD–DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE

UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

Limitation of
Liability

Avertrissement: RISQUE D’EXPLOSION-NE PAS DEBRANCHER TANT QUE LE

CIRCUIT EST SOURS TENSION, A MOINES QU’IL NE S’AGISSE D’UN
EMPLACEMENT NON DANGEREUX.

Warning: DO NOT USE THE USB CONNECTOR IN A HAZARDOUS AREA.

Avertrissement: NE PAS UTILISER DE CONNECTEUR USB DANS LES

ENVIRONNEMENTS DANGEREUX.

Warning: DO NOT USE THE RESET BUTTON IN A HAZARDOUS AREA.

Avertrissement: NE PAS UTILISER LE BOUTON DE RESET DANS UN

ENVIRONNEMENT DANGEREUX.

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

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Preface

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Contents

Introduction to the MP70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Modes and Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tools and Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 1—Insert the SIM Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 2—Mount and Ground the MP70 Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cabling Concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cable Strain Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 3—Connect the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recommended Antenna Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 4—Connect the Data Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 5—Connect the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

DC Voltage Transients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Power Connector on the MP70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connect the Router to the Vehicle’s Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

I/O Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 6—Check the Router Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Ethernet LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 7—Configure the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reboot the MP70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Reset the MP70 to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Wi-Fi Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Radio Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Carrier Aggregation Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Important Information for North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

DC Power Cable (Black Connector). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

AC Power Adapter Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

AC Power Adapter Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

AC Power Adapter Reliability and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

AC Power Adapter Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

AC Power Adapter EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

AC Power Adapter Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

AC Power Adapter Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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1: Introduction to the MP70

The AirLink MP70 is a high performance, LTE Advanced vehicle router developed
specifically for mobile mission-critical applications in public safety, transit, and field
services.

Offering high power, long range Gigabit Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, and up to 300
Mbps downlink speed over LTE Advanced, the AirLink MP70 unites the enterprise
network with the fleet and enables applications to work simultaneously, further and
faster from the vehicle area network (VAN) than ever before.

The AirLink MP70 supports advanced remote visibility and instant insight into the
vehicle area network (VAN), in-field applications and assets, and mobile workforces.
Purpose built for the vehicle, the AirLink MP70 delivers superior reliability and
uninterrupted operation in harsh mobile environments.

Key Features

• LTE Advanced

• 2.4 MHz/5 Gigabit (5 GHz) Wi-Fi

• 4 port Gigabit Ethernet

For information on configuring these features, refer to the ALEOS Software
Configuration User Guide.

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Description

Power Connector
(See Connect the Power on page 14.)

mini-SIM 2FF Card holder
(See Insert the SIM Card on page 18)

Front Panel

Cellular Antenna Connector

Diversity Antenna Connector

Back Panel

9-pin RS-232 Serial Port

USB 2.0 Micro-AB Port

(See Ethernet on page 34.)

(See Connect the Antennas on

page 12.)

(See Serial Port on page 35.)

(See USB on page 34.)

Reset button
(See Reboot the MP70 and Reset the MP70 to

Factory Default Settings on page 30.)

Four RJ-45 Ethernet Port

GNSS Antenna Connector

LEDs (See LED Behavior on page 27.)

Wi-Fi Antenna Connector

Auxiliary I/O Ports
(See I/O Pins on page 20.)

(See Connect the Antennas on

page 12.)

Introduction to the MP70

Figure 1-1: MP70 Connectors, LEDs and SIM Card Holder

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Modes and Power Consumption

Table 1-1: Power Consumption Scenarios

Mode Scenario

b

Off

Standby

d

On

a. Power consumption was measured at 12 V.
b. All power is switched off. Ignition is low, but Vin remains connected.
c. The CPU and the radio are off, but the router can be woken by an I / O input voltage level or at

a configured time.

d. The CPU and the radio are on. When the router is idle (i.e. no traffic is being sent or received).

Ignition Off 17.28 mW

(1.4 mA)

c

Standby Mode 42.05 mW

(3.5 mA)

Typical Idle (No Wi-Fi) 2370 mW

Typical Idle (Wi-Fi) 3730 mW

Maximum 15,000 mW

Inrush Current 1.5 A @ 12 V (Averaged over 100 μs)

(197.24 mA)

(310.44 mA)

(1250 mA)

Power Consumptiona

Accessories

The following items come with the MP70 router:

• DC power cable

• Mounting screws

• Quick Start Guide

The following items can be ordered separately from Sierra Wireless:

• Universal AC power adapter

· Voltage input: 100–240 VAC

· Current output: 1.5 A

· Part number: 2000492

• I/O Auxiliary cable

· SKU number: 6001004

Warranty

The MP70 comes with a 3-year warranty, and has an optional 2-year warranty
extension.

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2: Installation and Startup

This chapter shows how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless MP70. It also
describes the front panel LEDs, and I/O functionality.

Note: Sierra Wireless recommends that a professional vehicle electronics installer perform the
installation. An experienced installer typically completes a standard installation in approximately
half an hour.

Tools and Materials Required

• A SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator)

• #1 Phillips screwdriver

• Laptop computer with Ethernet cable

• AC or DC power cable (available from Sierra Wireless or use your own custom

cable)

• Cellular antenna

• Recommended—diversity antenna

• Optional:

· GNSS antenna

· Wi-Fi antennas

· 9-pin connection cable for the RS-232 port

· 8-pin auxiliary I/O connector cable

1

2

Caution: The router has a hardened case for use in industrial environments and vehicles. 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.

Installation Overview

The steps for a typical installation are:

1. Insert the SIM card(s)— page 10.

2. Mount and ground the MP70 chassis—page 11.

3. Connect the antennas— page 12.

4. Connect the data cables— page 14.

5. Connect the power— page 14.

6. Check the router operation— page 26.

1. Applies only to the MP70 Wi-Fi model

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Note the orientation of notched corners

SIM card cover

#1 Phillips screws

Lower SIM card

Upper SIM card

for proper SIM card alignment.

(SIM Slot 1)

(SIM Slot 2)

7. Configure the software— page 29.

The following sections describe these steps in detail. Read these sections
carefully before performing the installation.

Note: Depending on where you are installing the MP70, you may want to mount the router
before connecting the antenna, cables and power.

Step 1—Insert the SIM Cards

The AirLink MP70 has two mini-SIM (2FF) card slots. The upper slot is Slot 1 and
the lower slot is Slot 2. By default, the SIM card in Slot 1 is the Primary SIM card.
If you are using only one SIM card, Sierra Wireless recommends that you install it
in Slot 1.

If the SIM card (or SIM cards) have not already been installed, insert the SIM
cards into the router before connecting any external equipment or power to the
router.

To install the SIM cards:

1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the SIM card cover.

2. Orient the SIM card(s), as shown in Figure 2-1. The gold contacts on the

upper SIM card face down, and the gold contacts on the lower SIM card face
up. If you are using only one SIM card, insert it in the upper SIM slot (Slot 1).

3. Gently slide the SIM cards into the slots until they click into place.

To remove a SIM card, press the SIM card in, and release it. Gently grip the
SIM card and pull it out.

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Figure 2-1: Installing the SIM Card

4. Replace the SIM card cover.

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Use this mounting
hole to ground
the MP70.

176.00 mm

6.93 in

50.00 mm

1.97 in

Mounting holes

5 mm

Mounting holes

5 mm

Step 2—Mount and Ground the MP70 Chassis

The MP70 should not be mounted in the driver’s area of the vehicle or in areas
where it can distract the driver. Mount it in accordance with accepted after-market
practices and materials.

Sierra Wireless strongly recommends that you always ground the chassis using
the unpainted mounting hole shown if Figure 2-2.

Mount the router where:

• There is easy access for attaching the cables

• Cables will not be constricted, close to high amperages or exposed to

extreme temperatures

• The front panel LEDs are easily visible

• There is adequate airflow

• It is away from direct exposure to the elements, such as sun, rain, dust, etc.

The MP70 has 4 mounting holes, as shown in Figure 2-2. Use the mounting
screws that came with the MP70 to secure it in place.

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Figure 2-2: Mounting and Grounding the MP70

For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference), Sierra Wireless
recommends always grounding the MP70 chassis to this system ground
reference.

To ensure a good grounding reference, either:

• Attach the MP70 to a grounded metallic surface.

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• Connect one end of a short 18 AWG or larger gauge wire to the unpainted,
upper right mounting hole (see Figure 2-2) and connect the other end to the
vehicle chassis.

Cabling Concerns

Separate MP70 antenna, data, and power cables from other wiring in the vehicle
and route away from sharp edges.

Cable Strain Relief

Sierra Wireless recommends using cable strain relief for installations in high­vibration environments.

Place the cable strain relief within 200 mm (8") of the MP70 to reduce the mass of
cable supported by the power connector under vibration. Ideally, the strain relief
mounting for the DC cable should be attached to the same object as the MP70,
so both the router and cable vibrate together. The strain relief should be mounted
such that it does not apply additional stress on the power connector, i.e. the cable
should not be taut and should not pull the power connector at an angle.

Step 3—Connect the Antennas

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

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

The MP70 has three SMA female antenna connectors:

• Cellular antenna connector: Primary receive and transmit antenna connector

• Cellular Diversity antenna connector

• GNSS antenna connector

The AirLink MP70s with Wi-Fi capability also have:

• Three reverse polarity SMA male connectors for Wi-Fi antennas.
Sierra Wireless recommends cabling out the antennas.
The MP70 supports 2.4 MHz (2400– 2500 MHz) and 5GHz
(4900–5900 MHz) Wi-Fi bands.

For regulatory requirements concerning antennas, see Maximum Antenna Gain
on page 45.

Note: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in RF Exposure on
page 44. 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),
Industry Canada, or your country’s regulatory body.

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To install the antennas:

Cellular antenna connector

Diversity antenna connector

GNSS antenna connector

Wi-Fi antenna connectors

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Note: Take extra care
when attaching the
antennas to the SMA
connectors. Finger tight
(approximately 0.6–0.8
Nm 5–7 in-lb.) is sufficient
and the max torque should
not go beyond 1.1 Nm (10
in-lb.).

1. Connect the cellular antenna to the SMA cellular antenna connector.

Mount the cellular antenna so there is at least 20 cm between the antenna
and the user or bystander.

2. Connect a second antenna to the SMA diversity antenna connector.

For 3G networks, the second antenna operates as a diversity antenna, provid­ing a second receive path.

For 4G networks, the second antenna operates as a MIMO antenna, providing
a second receive path and a second transmit path.

If you are not using the second antenna, it can be disabled in ACEmanager,
but Sierra Wireless recommends always using it, as disabling the second
antenna prevents it being used in both the 3G and 4G applications.

3. If used, connect a GNSS antenna to the SMA GNSS antenna connector.

Mount the GNSS antenna where it has a good view of the sky (at least 90

4. For Wi-Fi-capable routers, connect the Wi-Fi antenna(s) to the SMA Wi-Fi
connectors:

· For MIMO 1x1, connect the antenna to Wi-Fi connector 1.

· For MIMO 2x2, connect the antennas to Wi-Fi connectors 1 and 2.

· For MIMO 3x3, connect antennas to all 3 Wi-Fi connectors.

The default ALEOS configuration is MIMO 3x3. If you are using another MIMO
configuration, reconfigure the MIMO setting in ALEOS. For information on
configuring MIMO, refer to the Wi-Fi chapter of the ALEOS Software Configu­ration User Guide for the MP70.

⁰).

Note: If the antennas are located away from the ro uter, keep the cables as short as
possible to prevent the loss of antenna gain. Route the 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 the
cables are secured so their weight will not loosen the connectors from the router over time.

Figure 2-3: Antenna Connectors

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Recommended Antenna Separation

The recommended antenna separation is related to the band frequency/

wavelength. To accommodate the shortest frequency/longest wavelength band
supported by the MP70, Sierra Wireless recommends a minimum antenna
separation of 214 mm for best results, and if necessary, a separation of 107 mm
for acceptable results.

Table 2-1: Frequency / Wavelength Range and Recommended Antenna Separation for the
AirLink MP70

Service Wavelength Range for MP70 Frequency

(MHz)

LTE Longest λ 700 428 214 107

LTE Shortest λ 2600 115 58 29

Wavelength

(

λ) (mm)

Best Antenna

Separation (mm) (1/2

Good Antenna

Separation (mm) (1/4

λ)

Step 4—Connect the Data Cables

The MP70 has three ports for connecting data cables:

• USB (Micro-AB)

• Ethernet (RJ-45) —Use a Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable

• Serial Port (9-pin RS-232)

Step 5—Connect the Power

The router’s power supply cable must be connected to the vehicle’s fuse box, and
installed along the vehicle wall, always inside the vehicle cabin and must not
cross the vehicle’s firewall protection. Always follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations for electrical accessories connections. All components used in
the electrical connection to the vehicle should be UL Listed.

The AirLink MP70 comes with a 3 meter (10 ft.) DC power cable. You can also
purchase an optional AC adapter.

λ)

Note: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by
personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures.

The MP70 supports an operating voltage of 7 V– 36 V, but since low voltage
standby mode is enabled by default, you must supply more than 9 volts at startup.

If you want to operate the router at a lower voltage, you can change the low
voltage standby settings once the router is up and running. For more information,
refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide (Services chapter).

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GPIO

Pin 4

Pin 3
Ignition

Pin 1
Power

Green

Red

White

Sense

Black
Pin 2
Ground

For more information, see wiring diagrams on page 17.

For I/O information,
see page 19.

Fusing

For DC installations, Sierra Wireless recommends fusing the power input using a

7.5 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more than +/- 10% de-rating over
the operating temperature range.

DC Voltage Transients

The AirLink MP70 has built-in protection against vehicle transients including
engine cranking (down to 5.0V) and load dump, so there is no need for external
power conditioning circuits. For details, see Industry Certification for Vehicles on
page 32.

Power Connector on the MP70

Table 2-2: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires

Pin Name Associated DC

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Figure 2-4: DC Power Cable Connections (Colors indicate DC cable wire colors.)

Description Type

Cable Wire Color

1 Power Red Main power supply for device

Note: If you want to turn the MP70 on/off using a control line,
such as a vehicle ignition line, Sierra Wireless strongly recom­mends that you connect the control/ignition line to Pin 3 and
apply continuous power on Pin 1.

2 Ground Black Main device ground PWR

PWR

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Table 2-2: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires

Pin Name Associated DC

Cable Wire Color

3 Ignition

Sense

4 GPIO Green User configurable digital input/output or analog voltage sensing

White Ignition Sense: Connected to the vehicle ignition or an external

Description Type

switch. The MP70 is off when this pin is either open-circuit or
grounded, and on when this pin is connected to power.

Note: If you do not connect pin 3 to the ignition, you MUST
connect it to the positive terminal of your power supply or
battery. If you are using a Sierra Wireless AC adapter, the
connection is inside the cable.

input. Connect to switch, relay or external device. For more
information, see I/ O Configuration on page 19 and refer to the
ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

Connect the Router to the Vehicle’s Electrical System

To connect the router to the vehicle’s electrical system:

1. Ensure that the vehicle is turned off.

2. Remove the key from the ignition.

3. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery:

a. Disconnect the negative terminal first.

b. Disconnect the positive terminal.

4. Connect the black (ground) wire on the DC power cable to the vehicle

chassis.

5. Ensure that the MP70 is grounded. (See Step 2— Mount and Ground the

MP70 Chassis on page 11.)

6. Use a 7.5 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more than +/- 10% de-

rating over the operating temperature range, to connect the red (power) wire
on the DC power cable to the vehicle’s fuse box. (See Figure 2-5.)

7. Connect the white wire (Ignition) on the DC power cable to the ignition signal

from the vehicle.

8. Connect the DC power cable to the MP70.

9. Reconnect the vehicle’s battery:

a. Connect the positive terminal first.

b. Connect the negative terminal.

I

I/O

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MP70 router

Power

Ignition Sense
I/O

Ground

-+

Battery

Ignition

1

3

2

7.5 A Fuse

Vehicle firewall

Vehicle fuse box

Vehicle cabinEngine compartment

Wiring Diagrams

Recommended Vehicle Installation

For vehicle installations, Sierra Wireless recommends connecting the white
Ignition Sense wire to the vehicle’s ignition switch, as shown in the following
illustration.

Figure 2-5: Recommended Vehicle Installation

The recommended vehicle installation allows the router to operate with the
vehicle. When the vehicle ignition is off, the router is off. If desired, you can
configure a delay between the time the vehicle’s ignition shuts off, and the time
the router shuts down. A delayed shutdown is especially useful if you want to
maintain a network connection while the vehicle’s engine is shut off for short
periods, such as in a delivery vehicle.

• Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the

• Pin 2 (Ground)— Use the black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to

• Pin 3 (Ignition Sense) —Sierra Wireless recommends always using the

Alternate Vehicle Installation

The main difference between this installation and the standard vehicle installation
is that you can configure a timer to turn the router on at set intervals for a
configured length of time, for example 20 minutes once every 24 hours when the
ignition is off. Also, instead of the router turning on and off, the router alternates
between on and standby mode.

power source. Include a 7.5 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more
than +/- 10% de-rating over the operating temperature range, in the input
power line. Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous (unswitched) DC
power source. Connect the power through the vehicle’s fuse box.

ground. See also Step 2— Mount and Ground the MP70 Chassis on page 11.

Ignition Sense wire (Pin 3) to turn the router off. It should not be turned off by
disconnecting the power.

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Power

Ignition Sense

I/O

Ground

-+

Battery

Ignition

1
3

4

2

Vehicle firewall

Vehicle cabinEngine compartment

7.5 A Fuse

Vehicle fuse box

MP70 router

Power
Ignition Sense

I/O

Ground

DC power source

1
3

4
2

7.5 A Fuse

Figure 2-6: Alternate Vehicle Installation

• Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the

power source. Include a 7.5 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more
than +/- 10% de-rating over the operating temperature range, in the input
power line. Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous (unswitched) DC
power source.

• Pin 2 (Ground)— Use the black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to

ground. See also Step 2— Mount and Ground the MP70 Chassis on page 11.

• Pin 3 (Ignition Sense)— Connected to power

• Pin 4 (I/O)—Connected to ignition

Fixed Installation

For fixed installations, connect the wires as shown in the figure below. You can
configure Low voltage disconnect to force the router into Standby mode when the
voltage is low.

Figure 2-7: Fixed Installation without I/O

• Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the

power source. Include a 7.5 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more
than +/- 10% de-rating over the operating temperature range, in the input

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power line. Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous (unswitched) DC
power source.

• Pin 2 (Ground)— Use the black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to

ground. See also Step 2— Mount and Ground the MP70 Chassis on page 11.

Installation and Startup

MP70 router

Power
Ignition Sense

I/O

Ground

Motion sensor

DC power source

1
3

4

2

7.5 A Fuse

• Pin 3 (Ignition Sense)— Connected to power

Fixed Installation with I/O Input Triggered by Standby
Mode

If you have a fixed installation where you want to use the I/O to monitor an
external device such as a motion detector, remote solar panel, or a remote
camera, refer to Figure 2-8. You can configure the I/O line to wake the router up
for a configured length of time, and use low voltage disconnect to put the router in
Standby mode if the voltage falls below a configured value.

Figure 2-8: Fixed Installation with I/O

• Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the

power source. Include a 7.5 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more
than +/- 10% de-rating over the operating temperature range, in the input
power line. Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous (unswitched) DC
power source.

• Pin 2 (Ground)—Use the black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to

ground. See also Step 2— Mount and Ground the MP70 Chassis on page 11.

• Pin 3 (Ignition Sense)— Connected to power

• Pin 4 (GPIO)—Use the green wire for I/O configurations. See I/ O Configu-

ration on page 19.

I/O Configuration

The AirLink MP70 has five pins you can use for I/ O configuration:

• Pin 4 on the power connector

• Pins 2, 3, 6, and 7 on the auxiliary I/O connector

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1234

5678

4

Power Connector

Auxiliary I/O Connector

8 7 6 5

GND DIGIN

AIN

DIGIN

AIN

NC

a

a. Do Not Connect

NC DIGIN DIGIN GND

4 3 2 1

I/ O Pins

Table 2-3: I / O Pin-out Configuration

Location Pin — Wire

Power Connector /
DC Power Cable
(included)

Auxiliary I/O

Connector /I/O Cable

(SKU # 6001004)

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Figure 2-9: I/O Pin-out for Auxiliary I/O Connector and Power Connector

Color

4—Green

6 — Yellow

7—Gray

2 — Orange

Digital InAnalog InDigital

Out

   

  

  

 

Pull-upGND DO

NOT

Use

ACEmanager

Configuration

Digital 1
Analog 1

Digital 3
Analog 3

Digital 2
Analog 2

Digital 5

3—Purple

1—Black

8—Black

4—NC

5—NC

 









Digital 4

Installation and Startup

You can use the I/O pins as:

· Pulse counters
(See Table 2-4 on page 22 and Figure 2-10 on page 22.)

· digital inputs
(See Table 2-4 on page 22 and Figure 2-11 on page 23.)

· High side pull-ups/dry contact switch inputs
(See Table 2-6 on page 24 and Figure 2-12 on page 23.)

· Analog inputs
(See Table 2-7 on page 24 and Figure 2-13 on page 24.)

· Low side current sinks
(See Table 2-8 on page 26 and Figure 2-15 on page 25.)

· Digital outputs/ open drains
(See Table 2-9 on page 26 and Figure 2-16 on page 26.)

For more information, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

Note: The I/O pins can be configured in ACEmanager or ALMS to trigger standby mode, to
sink current, or to pull up the voltage. If you are using the I/O line to trigger standby mode,
you cannot configure it to sink current or pull up the voltage. Likewise, if you are using the
I/O line to either sink current or pull up the voltage, you cannot use it to trigger standby
mode.

You can use the I/O pins in conjunction with events reporting to configure the
MP70 to send a report when the state of the monitored router changes, for
example when a switch is opened or closed. For more information, refer to the
ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide (Events Reporting chapter).

Pulse Counter

Pulse counter functionality is available on Pin 4 on the power connector and on
Pins 2, 3, 6, and 7 on the auxiliary I/O connector.

You can connect any of these pins to a pulse counter. The digital pulse counter is
not available in Standby mode.

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Digital Pulse Generator

MP70 router

Pin 4 on the power connector, or

Off (default)*

V

in

* Configurable on the ACEmanager I/O tab

Z

in

= 100 kΩ

V

Low

≤ 1.0 V

V

High

≥ 2.7 V

Protection

circuitry

Internal Pull-up
Resistor

Pin 2, 3, 6, or 7 on the auxiliary
I/O connector

Figure 2-10: Digital Input / Pulse Counter

Table 2-4: Pulse Counter

Pull-up State Minimum Typ i c a l Maximum Units

Off Low — — 1.0 V

High 2.7 — Vin V

Digital Input

Digital input is available on Pin 4 on the power connector and on Pins 2, 3, 6, and
7 on the auxiliary I/O connector.

You can connect any of these pins to a digital input to detect the state of a switch
such as a vehicle ignition, or to monitor an external device such as a motion
detector, a remote solar panel, or a remote camera. Digital input can also be used
with the standby timer.

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Off (default)*

V

in

V

High

≥ 2.7 V

Protection

circuitry

Internal Pull-up
Resistor

* Configurable on the ACEmanager I/O tab

Digital

input

Pin 4 on the power connector, or
Pin 2, 3, 6, or 7 on the auxiliary
I/O connector

MP70 router

On**

V

in

*

*

Depending on the load, this value can range from Vin to Vin - 2.5 V.

I

Source

= 1.1 mA (Typical)

Protection

circuitry

Internal Pull-up
Resistor

Output Off (default)**

** Configurable on the ACEmanager I/O tab

Pin 4 on the power connector, or
Pin 2, 3, 6, or 7 on the auxiliary
I/O connector

Figure 2-11: Digital Input

Table 2-5: Digital Input

Pull-up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units

Off Low — — 1.0 V

High 2.7 — Vin V

High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input

High side pull-up / dry contact switch input is available on Pin 4 on the power
connector and on Pins 2, 3, 6, and 7 on the auxiliary I/O connector.

You can connect any of these pins to a dry contact switch. The dry contact switch
is not available in Standby mode.

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Figure 2-12: High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input

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MP70 router

Off (default)*

Solar panel or battery

Resistor

V

in

Zin= 10 kΩ

Protection

circuitry

Internal Pull-up
Resistor

Output Off (default)*

* Configurable on the ACEmanager I/O tab

Pin 4 on the power connector, or
Pin 6 or 7 on the auxiliary
I/O connector

Table 2-6: High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input

Minimum Typ i c a l Maximum Units Comments

Source Current 0.6

Vin = 7 V

V

out

Vin - 2.5 — V

1.1
Vin = 12 V

3.5
Vin = 36 V

in

mA Maximum current the voltage

output can provide (depends on
Vin)

V The voltage on Pin 4 when the

high side pull-up is enabled
(depends on Vin and power
consumption)

Analog Input

You can connect Pin 4 on the power connector or Pins 6 or 7 on the auxiliary I/O
connector to an analog sensor. As an analog input (voltage sensing pin), the
gateway monitors voltage changes in small increments. This allows you to
monitor equipment that reports status as an analog voltage.

The pin detects inputs of 0.5– 36 V referenced to ground. When used with a
sensor to transform values into voltages, the pin can monitor measurements such
as temperatures, sensors, or input voltage.

Table 2-7: Analog Input

Pull-up Minimum Typ i c al Maximum Units Comments

Off Analog Input Range 0.5 — 36 V —

Analog Input Accuracy -1.5% 0.50% 1.5% — —

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Figure 2-13: Analog Input

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Microprocessor

CPU

Sample every 250 ms,

Reading from the CPU

Updates UI
Events Reporting

When a reading is received,

based on 20 measurements

when change is significant
or 2.5 minutes has passed
with no change

Pin 4 on the power connector or

Analog input

Pin 6 or 7 on the auxiliary I/O connector

MP70 router

Off

Pin 4 on the power connector

External Solenoid/

Relay circuit

Vin

Protection

circuitry

V

in

I

Sink

= 500 mA (Typical)*

* See Table 2-8 on page 26 for more details.

Internal Pull-up
Resistor

Data sampling is handled by a dedicated microprocessor. In order to filter noisy
signals, twenty measurements are taken over a 250 ms interval and they are
averaged to generate a sample. If the change since the last sample is significant,
a notification is sent to the CPU for updating the current value displayed in the
user interface and for use by Events Reporting.

Changes are considered significant if the change is 150 mV or more. If there has
not been a significant change to the parameter being monitored, the CPU reads a
sample every 2.5 minutes, which detects small changes.

Figure 2-14: Analog Input Sampling and Reading

Note: The same method is used to sample the input voltage and the internal board
temperature for Events Reporting. The significant changes are 300 m V for the input
voltage and 1 degree Celsius for the board temperature.

Low Side Current Sink Output

Low side current sink output, for example to drive a relay, is only available using
Pin 4 on the power connector.

Figure 2-15: Low Side Current Sink

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Protection

circuitry

V

in

External pull-up

On/Off

Off

Internal Pull-up
Resistor

Vcc

Pin 4 on the power connector

Table 2-8: Low Side Current Sink

Pull-up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units Comments

Off On 250 500 1000 mA I_Typical = 25°C

I_Min = 70°C
I_Max = -40°C

Off Off — 0 — mA Vin = 12

Digital Output/Open Drain

Digital output/open drain, for example to drive an external digital input, is only
available using Pin 4 on the power connector.

Figure 2-16: Digital Output/Open Drain

Table 2-9: Digital Output / Open Drain

Pull-up State Minimum Ty p i c a l Maximum Units Comments

Off Off Open Circuit — — — —

Active
Low

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— — 0.5 V 5 mA, ≤ 5 V

Step 6—Check the Router Operation

1. When power is supplied to the AirLink MP70 router, it powers up automati­cally, as indicated by the flashing LEDs. If it does not turn on, ensure that the:

· Power connector is plugged in and supplying voltage greater than 9 V.

Note: Although the MP70 operates in the range 7 V–36 V, low voltage
standby mode is enabled by default, so in order to avoid the router

powering on in standby mode, ensure that it is supplied with more than 9 V
at startup. (You can change the low voltage standby mode settings once the
router is operational. If the Power LED is red, the router is in standby mode.

· Ignition Sense (pin 3) is connected to the battery or power source (see Step

5—Connect the Power on page 14 for details)

LED Behavior

Table 2-10: LED Behavior

LED Color / Pattern Description

Power Off No power or input voltage ≥ 36 VDC or ≤ 7 VDC

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Solid Green Power is present.

Solid Red Standby mode

If you want to operate the router using less than 9 V, change the Low
Voltage Standby settings (Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration
User Guide, Services chapter)

Flashing Green When you press the reset button for less than 5 seconds, flashing

green indicates when to release the reset button to reboot the router.

Flashing Red When you press the reset button for 5–20 seconds, flashing red

Flashing Amber When you press the reset button for more than 20 seconds, flashing

Signal Solid Green Good signal (equivalent to 3–5 bars)

Solid Amber Fair signal (equivalent to 2 bars)

Flashing Amber Poor signal (equivalent to 1 bar)

Flashing Red Inadequate (equivalent to 0 bars)

indicates when to release the reset button to reset the router to the
factory default settings.

amber indicates when to release the reset button to enter Recovery
mode. (See Recovery Mode on page 31.)

If possible, Sierra Wireless recommends moving the router to a
location with a better signal.

Sierra Wireless recommends moving the router to a location with a
better signal.

Note: The quality of the signal strength is measured using the appropriate parameters for the radio technology in use.

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Table 2-10: LED Behavior

LED Color / Pattern Description

Network Solid Green Connected to an LTE network

Solid Amber Connected to a 3G or 2G network

Flashing Green Connecting to the network

Flashing Red No network available

Flashing Red /

Amber

Activity 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

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

GNSS Green The router has a GNSS fix.

Flashing No GNSS fix

Off GNSS is disabled. (Configurable in ACEmanager and ALMS)

a

Wi-Fi

Off Wi-Fi is disabled. (Configurable in ACEmanager and ALMS)

Solid Green Wi-Fi is enabled.

Solid Amber Wi-Fi is enabled, and the router is connected to an Access Point.

Flashing

(Green or Amber)

Network Operator Switching is enabled, but the router is unable to
locate the required firmware. For more information, refer to the ALEOS
Software Configuration User Guide (Admin chapter).

behavior only appears if the MP70 is configured to display it. For more
information, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration Guide (Serial
chapter).

and the serial port. This behavior only appears if the MP70 is
configured to display it. Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration
Guide (Serial chapter).

(i.e. Wi-Fi is being used as the WAN connection)

Wi-Fi traffic is being sent or received.

ALL Green LED chase Radio module reconfiguration/firmware update or Network Operator

Amber LED chase ALEOS software update is in progress.

a. MP70 Wi-Fi only

Switching is in progress.

Ethernet LEDs

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

• Activity—The right LED indicates the link status:

· Solid—Link

· Blinking Amber—Activity

· Off—No link

• Connection Speed—The left LED indicates the Ethernet connection speed:

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· Solid Orange—1000 Mbps (Gigabit)

· Off—10/100 Mbps

Step 7—Configure the Software

You can configure the ALEOS software on the MP70 using:

• ACEmanager (browser-based application)

• AirLink Management Service (cloud-based application)

• oMM Management System (unified software platform deployed in the enter-

prise data center)

• AT Commands

Configuring with ACEmanager

To access ACEmanager:

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

2. Launch your web browser and go to http://192.168.13.31:9191.

Note: It takes the router about 1 minute to respond after power up.

Figure 2-17: ACEmanager login window

3. Enter the default password, 12345 and click Log In.

4. Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide for information on

how to use ACEmanager to configure your MP70.

Configuring with AirLink Management Service

AirLink Management Service (ALMS) allows remote management of all your
routers from one user interface.

Some of its features include:

• Centralized, remote monitoring for all your AirLink routers

• Continuous status monitoring of important health data such as signal strength

• Location monitoring, including world map views

• Complete ALEOS reporting and configuration, including historical views of

ALEOS information

• Configure individual routers or use templates to perform batch configurations
of your AirLink routers

• Single click over-the-air firmware updates to all your routers

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• Compatible with all carriers or mobile network operators

To get started either call your AirLink reseller or visit:

www.sierrawireless.com/ALMS

Configuring with oMM

oMM Management System (oMM) is a Network Management solution that
provides a consolidated view of the entire vehicle fleet and enables simplified
management, control and monitoring of connected AirLink routers. oMM is a
licensed, unified software platform deployed in the enterprise data center. It
enables:

• Mobile network and asset management

• Over-the-air registration, configuration and software updates

• Consolidated network view of an entire fleet, in-field applications and mobile

assets, using a virtual dashboard to monitor, report, manage, and trouble­shoot all mobile resources as required.

If you require a network management solution deployed in your data center,
contact your Sierra Wireless sales representative for a demonstration of the oMM
capabilities.

Configuring with AT Commands

For a complete list of AT commands, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration
User Guide.

Reboot the MP70

To reboot the MP70:

• On the router, press the Reset button for less than 5 seconds. (Release the
button when the Power LED flashes green.)

• In ACEmanager, click the Reboot button on the toolbar.

Reset the MP70 to Factory Default Settings

To reset the router to the factory default settings, either:

• On the router, press the Reset button for between 5 and 20 seconds.
(Release the button when the Power LED flashes red.)
Once the LEDs resume their normal operating behavior, the reset is
complete.

Or

• In ACEmanager, go to Admin > Advanced and click the Reset to Factory
Default button.

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Note: When you reset the router to the factory default settings, some settings such the
network ID, network password, custom APNs, Primary SIM, low voltage standby are
preserved by default. However, you can configure the MP70 to reset all values. For more
details, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide (Admin chapter).

Recovery Mode

If the router fails to boot properly, it automatically enters recovery mode, or, if the
router is unresponsive to ACEmanager input and AT commands, you can
manually put the router into recovery mode.

Recovery mode enables you to update the ALEOS software and return the router
to working order. (For details, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User
Guide—Configuring your router chapter.)

To enter Recovery mode manually:

• On the router, press the Reset button for more than 20 seconds. (Release the
button when the Power LED flashes amber.)

To recover the router:

• Update ALEOS using the Recovery mode interface. Once the new ALEOS
version is successfully uploaded and installed, the gateway reboots and exits
recovery mode. When the process is complete, the ACEmanager login
screen appears.

Note: After the recovery, you need to reload the radio module firmware store and
templates.

To exit Recovery mode, if it has been inadvertently entered, do one of the
following:

• Press the reset button on the gateway to reboot it.

• Click the Reboot button on the Recovery screen.

• Wait 10 minutes. If no action is taken within 10 minutes of the device entering

Recovery mode (for example, if the Recovery screen has not been loaded by
the web browser), it automatically reboots and exits Recovery mode.

For more information, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide
(Configuring your router chapter).

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3: Specifications

This chapter describes the MP70 router specifications.

Table 3-1: Specifications

3

Certification and

Interoperability

Reliability The MTBF for the MP70 (Ground Benign, 25°C) is 285,968 hours

Emissions /

Immunity

Safety • CB Scheme

Industry

Certification for
Vehicl es

Environmental

Compliance

GSM/HSPA+

Certifications

• CE (Including EMC Test case for vehicle installation EN301489)

• ACMA RCM

• FCC

• Industry Canada

• UL 60950

• E-Mark UN ECE Regulation No. 10 Rev. 5

• ISO7637-2

• SAE J1455 (Shock & Vibration)

• RoHS 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)

• WEEE

• REACH

• PTCRB

• GCF-CC

• R&TTE

(32.6 years)
MTBF calculations are performed per Telcordia “Reliability Prediction

Procedure for Electronic Equipment” document number SR-332,
Method I, Issue 3.

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Specifications

Environmental

Testing

Mobile Network Operator Certification
(pending)

Vibration

(operational)

Shock

(operational)

SAE J1455 (Shock

and Vibration) for
heavy-duty
vehicles

Temperature

(operational)

Temperature

(non-operational)

Thermal shock MIL-STD-810G, test method 503.5

Humidity

(operational)

IP rating IP64

Drop (non-

operational)

MIL-STD-810G, test method 514.6
Composite Wheeled Vehicle

MIL-STD-810G, test method 516.6-I
Procedure I— Functional Shock

• Vibration: Section 4.10.4.2 Cab Mount

• Shock: Section 4.11.3.4 Operational Shock

• Electrical: 12 and 24 V systems

Section 4.13.1—12 and 24 V
Section 4.13.2—SAE J1113-11 Level IV

MIL-STD-810G, test methods 501.5, 502.5
(-30° to +70°C)

MIL-STD-810G, test methods 501.5, 502.5
(-40° to +85°C)

MIL-STD-810G, test method 507.5
95% RH @ 60°C

ISTA 2A 2001, test categories 1, 4, 5, and 6

• Verizon Wireless

• AT&T

• Sprint

• US Cellular

• T-Mobi le

• Rogers

• Bell Mobility

• Te lu s

• Te ls tr a

Network

Technology

Host Interfaces Antenna

LTE and HSPA For a list of supported bands, see Ta bl e 3 -3 on page 38 and

Ta bl e 3 - 4 on page 39

• On all units:

connectors

• LTE-A

• LTE Diversity

• Active GNSS SMA male

• On units with Wi-Fi option:

• Three Reverse Polarity SMA male Wi-Fi

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Table 3-1: Specifications (Continued)

USB

Note: Do not use the USB port in a potentially explosive
environment.

• USB 2.0 Micro-AB connector complies with USB Version 2.0 for

high speed operation

• Can be configured to operate in one of two modes:

• Virtual Ethernet Port: The MP70 behaves as if the PC were

connected to an Ethernet port, allowing access to the Internet
and the MP70’s internal web server. This is the default setting.

• Virtual Serial Port: The MP70 behaves as if it was connected

to a standard serial port. The primary use of this interface is for
the AT command line interface of ALEOS and for diagnostic
access to the radio module.

By default, the USB port is configured as a virtual Ethernet port.

• A Windows driver must be installed on the PC in order to support

USB use. The drivers are available for download on Sierra
Wireless’ support web site, http://www.sierrawireless.com/en/
Support/Downloads.aspx.

• The ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide contains the

details of USB mode configuration and driver installation.

• Sierra Wireless recommends you:

• Use a USB 2.0 cable

• Connect directly to your computer for best throughput.

Ethernet • 10/100/ 1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet

• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specification for 1000 Mbps speed (Gigabit

Ethernet) with fallback to 100 or 10 Mbps (Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable
is required for Gigabit Ethernet)

• Auto-crossover support

• Auto-negotiation detects the speed of the connecting device

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54 3 21

987 6

Table 3-2: 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 Main 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 Not connected —

Serial Port • 9-pin RS-232 serial port connects directly to most computers or

other devices with a standard serial straight-through cable

Note: If you have a DCE device, you need to use a null modem
(cross-over) cable.

• Used for connecting serial devices and configuration

• Complies with the EIA RS-232D specification for DCE

equipment

• Output driver levels swing from -7 VDC to +7 VDC with normal

loading

Figure 3-1: DB-9 Female Serial Connector

Specifications

SIM Card Interface • The MP70 has two 6-pin SIM sockets for mini-SIM (2FF) SIM

Input / Output

For more information, see page 22.

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cards, operated at 1.8 V/3.3 V.

• This interface is compliant with the applicable 3GPP standards

for USIM.

• Configurable I/O pin on power connector

• Auxiliary I/O connector with 4 I/O pins

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Table 3-1: Specifications (Continued)

Power Adapter Pins 4-Pin connector:

• Power

• Ground

• Configurable digital I/O and analog voltage input sensing

• Configurable ignition sense

Reset Manual reset button or using ACEmanager

LEDs

See LED Behavior on page 27.

6 LEDs:

• Power

• Network

• Signal

• Activity

• GNSS

• Wi-Fi

Mechanical Specifications

For mechanical drawings, dimensions, and
weight, see Mechanical Specifications on
page 43.

Screw Torque Settings • Mount screws

• Housing—The MP70 is made of ruggedized powder-coated

aluminum.

• RoHS2—The MP70 complies with the Restriction of Hazardous

Substances Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS2). This directive
restricts the use of hazardous materials in the manufacture of
various types of electronic and electrical equipment.

1.1 N-m (10 in-lb)

• Antennas

Finger tight (5–7in-lb.) is sufficient and the max torque should
not go beyond 1.1 N-m (10 in-lb).

Operating Voltage Input voltage: 7– 36V

By default, the router is configured to enter Standby mode at 9 V. If
you want to operate the router at less than 9 volts, power it on using
at least 9 V, launch ACEmanager, go to Services > Power
Management and adjust the Standby mode settings.

The maximum ripple voltage to guarantee analog input accuracy
must be 100 mVpp.

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Table 3-1: Specifications (Continued)

Specifications

GNSS

Technology

Satellite channels Maximum 48 tracking channels and 2 fast acquisition channels

Constellations • GPS

• Galileo

• GLONASS

• BeiDou

• QZSS

Protocol NMEA 0183 V3.0

Acquisition time

(Time to first fix)

Sensitivity Indoor sensitivity (tracking mode): -162 dBm

Protocols • Network: TCP/ IP, UDP/IP, DNS

• Hot start: 1 second

• Cold start: 30 seconds

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

Reliable Static Route

• Applications: SMS, Telnet/SSH, Reverse Telnet, SMTP, SNMP,

SNTP

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

PPP

• GNSS: NMEA 0183 V 3.0, TAIP, RAP, Xora

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Wi-Fi Performance

Technology Frequency MIMO

802.11n 2.4 GHz 1 x 1 72 Mbps

2 x 2 144 Mbps

3 x 3 216 Mbps

5 GHz 1 x 1 72 Mbps 150 Mbps

2 x 2 144 Mbps 300 Mbps

3 x 3 216 Mbps 450 Mbps

802.11ac 5 GHz 1 x 1 87 Mbps 200 Mbps 433 Mbps

2 x2 173 Mbps 400 Mbps 867 Mbps

3 x 3 289 Mbps 600 Mbps 1.3 Gbps

a. Theoretical maximum performance. Actual data rates vary.

20 MHz

a

40 MHz

a

80 MHz

Radio Frequency Bands

Table 3-3: MP70 Radio Module MC7455 North America and EMEA

Radio
Technology

Band Frequency (Tx) Frequency (Rx)

a

LTE Band 1 1920–1980 MHz 2110 – 2170 MHz

Band 2 1850–1910 MHz 1930 – 1990 MHz

Band 3 1710–1785 MHz 1805 – 1880 MHz

Band 4 1710–1755 MHz 2110 – 2155 MHz

Band 5 824 –849 MHz 869– 894 MHz

Band 7 2500–2570 MHz 2620 – 2690 MHz

Band 8 880 –915 MHz 925– 960 MHz

Band 12 699 – 716 MHz 729– 746 MHz

Band 13 777 – 787 MHz 746– 756 MHz

Band 20 832–862 MHz 791–821 MHz

Band 25 1850–1915 MHz 1930 – 1995 MHz

Band 26 814 – 849 MHz 859– 894 MHz

Band 29 n/a 717 – 728 MHz

Band 41 2496–2690 MHz (TDD)

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Specifications

Table 3-3: MP70 Radio Module MC7455 North America and EMEA

Radio
Technology

HSPA+ Band 1 1920 –1980 MHz 2110 – 2170 MHz

Band Frequency (Tx) Frequency (Rx)

Band 2 1850–1910 MHz 1930 – 1990 MHz

Band 3 1710–1785 MHz 1805 – 1880 MHz

Band 4 1710–1755 MHz 2110 – 2155 MHz

Band 5 824 –849 MHz 869– 894 MHz

Band 8 880 –915 MHz 925– 960 MHz

Table 3-4: MP70 Radio Module MC7430 Asia Pacific

Radio
Technology

LTE Band 1 1920 – 1980 MHz 2110– 2170 MHz

Band Frequency (Tx) Frequency (Rx)

Band 3 1710–1785 MHz 1805–1880 MHz

Band 5 824–849 MHz 869 – 894 MHz

Band 7 2500–2570 MHz 2620 –2690 MHz

Band 8 800–915 MHz 925 – 960 MHz

Band 18 815 – 830 MHz 860–875 MHz

Band 19 830 – 845 MHz 875–890 MHz

Band 21 1447.9– 1462.9 MHz 1495.9–1510.9 MHz

Band 28 703–748 MHz 758–803 MHz

Band 38 2570– 2620 MHz (TDD)

Band 39 1880– 1920 MHz (TDD)

Band 40 2300– 2400 MHz (TDD)

Band 41 2496– 2690 MHz (TDD)

HSPA+ Band 1 1920 – 1980 MHz 2110–2170 MHz

Band 5 824–849 MHz 869 – 894 MHz

Band 6 830–840 MHz 875–885 MHz

Band 8 880– 915 MHz 925 –960 MHz

Band 9 1749.9 – 1784.9 MHz 1844.9– 1879.9 MHz

Band 19 830– 845 MHz 875–890 MHz

TD-SCDMA Band 39 1880–1920 MHz

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Table 3-5: GNSS Bands Supported

GPS 1575.42 MHz

GLONASS 1602 MHz

Galileo 1575.42 MHz

Band Frequency

BeiDou

QZSS

1561.098 MHz

1176.45–1575.42 MHz

Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power

The following tables provide radio module conducted transmit power
specifications. The radio module type is printed on the label on the bottom of the
router and is available in ACEmanager (Status > About).

Table 3-6: Radio Module MC7455 Conducted Transmit Power

Band Conducted Tx

Power (dBm)

LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26 +23±1

Bands 7, 30, 41 +22±1

HSPA+

Band 1 (IMT 2100 12.2 kbps)

Band 2 (UMTS 1900 12.2 kbps)

Band 4 (AWS 1700/2100 12.2 kbps)

Band 5 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)

Band 8 (UMTS 900 12.2 kbps)

+23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

Notes

Table 3-7: Radio Module MC7430 Conducted Transmit Power

Band Conducted Tx

Power (dBm)

LTE

Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 18, 19, 21, 28, 39 +23±1

Band 7, 38, 40, 41 +22±1

Notes

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Specifications

Table 3-7: Radio Module MC7430 Conducted Transmit Power (Continued)

Band Conducted Tx

Power (dBm)

HSPA+

Band 1 (IMT 2100 12.2 kbps)

Band 5 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)

Band 6 (UMTS 800 12.2 kbps)

Band 8 (UMTS 900 12.2 kbps)

Band 9 (UMTS 1700 12.2 kbps)

Band 19 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)

TD-SCDMA

Band 39

+23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

+23±1

Notes

Carrier Aggregation Combinations

LTE-Advanced uses carrier aggregation to increase bandwidth. The following
tables show the carrier aggregation combinations.

Table 3-8: MC7455 Carrier Aggregation Combinations

1 + 8

2+ 2/5/12/13/29

3 + 7/20

4 + 4/5/12/13/29

5 + 2/4

7 + 3/7/20

8 + 1

12 + 2/4

13 + 2/4

20 + 3/7

41 + 41

Table 3-9: MC7430 Carrier Aggregation Combinations

1 + 8/18/19/21

3 + 5/7/19/28

5 + 3/7

7 + 3/5/7/28

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Table 3-9: MC7430 Carrier Aggregation Combinations (Continued)

8 + 1

18 + 1

19 + 1/3/21

21 + 1/19

28 + 3/7

38 + 38

39 + 39

40 + 40

41 + 41

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Underside view

Back view

Front view

44.99 mm

1.77 in.

190.03 mm

7.48 in.

108.91 mm

4.29 in.

Weight: 0.76 Kg (1.68 lb.)

115.29 mm

4.54 in.

Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Figure 3-2: MP70 Mechanical Specifications

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4: Regulatory Information

Important Information for North American Users

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl e
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is 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 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/TV technician for help.

4

Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless

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

RF Exposure

In accordance with FCC/IC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency
fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation
distance of 20 cm should be maintained from the antenna and the user's body.

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

To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and
human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain must not exceed the
specifications listed below for the device used.

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Regulatory Information

Maximum Antenna Gain

The antenna gain must not exceed the limits and configurations shown in the
following table:

Device Frequency Band FCC ID/IC Number

N7NMC7455 2417C-MC7455

Maximum Antenna Gain (dBi)

AirLink MP70 2 6

4 6

5 6

7 9

12 6

13 6

25 6

26 6

41 9

EU

Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink MP70 device is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The MP70 displays the CE mark.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra

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

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

Declaration of Conformity

The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for
viewing at: source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airlink/

certification_and_type_approval/MP70_ce_declaration_of_conformity/.

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WEEE Notice

If you purchased your AirLink MP70 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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A: Accessories

1

23

4

Power connector (end view)

Power connector housing (side view)

Pin Wire color Open

1

2

3

4

Red

Black

White

Green

3048 mm (10 ft.) core cable

Power connector housing

Warning label







Male housing

Female crimp terminals

DC Power Cable (Black Connector)

Table A-1: DC Power Cable

DC Power Cable

A

Part Number

Product Release 2016

2000522

Components:

1 UL2464 20 AWG x 4 core cable



4 Molex female crimp terminals /AWG 20-24, 250V, 4A Max, phosphor bronze



tin-plated (part number 43030-0001)

1 Molex male 2x2P Ph: 3.0 mm housing, 250V, 5 A max, PA65 black



UL94V-O (part number 43025-0408)

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Figure A-1: DC Cable Specifications

AC Power Adapter (Black Connector)

Table A-2: AC Power Adapter

AC Power Adapter

Part Number 2000579

Product Release 2016

AC Power Adapter Input

Table A-3: Input Specifications

Minimum Typical Maximum

Input

Input Voltage 90 VAC 100– 240 VAC 264 VAC

Input Frequency 47 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 63 Hz

Note: Input voltage range is 90 VAC to 264 VAC.
Maximum input current is 500 mA at 100–240 VAC.
Inrush current will not exceed 75 A at 100–240 VAC input and maximum load from a cold
start at 25°C.

AC Power Adapter

Table A-4: AC Power Adapter Output Specifications

Minimum Typical Maximum Test conditions

Output
Vol tage

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

Output

AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications

Table A-5: 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)

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Table A-5: AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications (Continued)

Non-operating

Storage Temperature -30°C ~ 70°C

Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90%

Vibration and Shock MIL-STD-810D, method 514

AC Power Adapter Reliability and Quality Control

AC Power Adapter MTBF

When the power supply is operating within the limits of this specification, the
MTBF is at least 200,000 hours at 25°C (MIL-HDBK-217F).

Note: For router MTBF, see Reliability on page 32.

AC Power Adapter Safety Standards

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

Table A-6: AC Power Adapter Safety 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

AC Power Adapter EMC Standards

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

AC Power Adapter Hazardous Substances

• EU Directive 2011/65/EU “RoHS”

• EU Directive 2012/19/EU “WEEE”

• REACH

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AC Power Adapter Energy Efficiency

The AC adapter complies with International Efficiency Levels, as shown in

Table A-7.

Table A-7: AC Adapter Energy Efficiency

Supplied Input No-load Power

Consumption

115 VAC, 60 HZ.

230 VAC, 50 Hz.

Less than 0.1 W Greater than 85% VI

Less than 0.3 W Greater than 80.4% V

Average Active
Mode Efficiency

International
Efficiency Level

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Index

A

AC power adapter, specifications, 48
Accessories, 8
ACEmanager, 29
AirLink Management Service, 29
ALEOS software, 29
Analog input, 24
Antenna

connecting, 12
gain, 45
maximum gain, 45
recommended separation, 14

AT commands, 30

C

Cable strain relief, 12
Cables, connecting, 14
Carrier aggregation, 41
Certification

Industry Standards, 32
Mobile Network Operator, 33

Communication

AT commands, using, 30

command line prompt, using, 26
Conducted transmit power, 40
Configuring the router

AirLink Management Service, 29

AT commands, 30
Current sink, 25

G

GNSS, 37
GNSS, bands supported, 40
Grounding the chassis, 11

H

High side pull-up/dry contact switch input, 23
Host Interfaces, 33

I

I / O Configuration, 19
I/O auxiliary connector, 20
I/O pins, 20
Input

analog, 24
dry contact switch, 23
ignition switch, 22

Installation

connect data cables, 14
connect power cable, 14
connecting antennas, 12
fixed (with I/O), 19
fixed (without I/O), 18
insert SIM cards, 10
overview, 9
tools and materials required, 9
vehicle, 17

IP address, obtaining with command line prompt, 26

D

DC power cable

specifications, 47

wires, 15
DC voltage transients, 15
Declaration of Conformity, 45
Digital input, 22
Digital output, 26
Digital output/open drain, 26

E

Environmental Testing, 33
Ethernet

LEDs, 28
EU, 45

F

Features, 6
Fusing, 15

L

LED

description of LED, 26

Ethernet, 28
Low side current sink output, 25
LTE, bands supported, 33

M

MIMO, 13
MTBF

AC adapter, 49

router, 32

O

oMM, 30
Open drain, 26
Operating voltage, 36
Output, digital, 26

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Index

P

Pinging the router with command line prompt, 26
Power

connecting, 14
connector, 14
consumption, 8

modes, 8
Protocols, 37
Pull-up resistor, 23
Pulse counter, 21

R

Rebooting, 30
Recovery mode, 31
Regulatory information, 44
Regulatory specifications, 49
Reliability, 32
Reset to factory default settings, 30
RF exposure, 44
RF specifications, 12

S

Screw Torque, 36
Serial connector pin-out, 35
Serial port, 35

SIM cards, insert, 10
Software, configure, 29
Specifications, 32

environmental, 32
environmental testing, 33
GNSS, 37
Input / Output, 35
regulatory, 49
RF, 12

Standards, regulatory, 49

T

Tools required for install, 9

V

Vehicle installation

alternate, 17
recommended, 17

W

Warranty, 8
WEEE, 46
Wi-Fi performance, 38
Wiring diagrams, 17

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