Sierra Wireless FX30 User Manual
Sierra Wireless FX30
User Guide
41110030
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Sierra Wireless FX30 User Guide
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Preface
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Contents
Introduction to the FX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tools and Materials Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 1—Insert the SIM Card and Optional IoT Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Flat Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Optional—Mounting in a High Vibration Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Mounting on a DIN Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Replacing Existing Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 3—Connect the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 4—Connect the Data Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cabling Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cable Strain Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Power and I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
I/O Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Step 6—Check the FX30 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Ethernet LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Step 7—Use the FX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the FX30 as an Embedded Platform for IoT Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Setup for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Useful AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setup for Linux Shell Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Useful Linux commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Linux Interface Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Linux Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Managing the I/O Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Legato Application Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AirVantage IoT Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Radio Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
OFF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ultra Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Active Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
For IoT Expansion Card Developers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pin-out Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
IoT Connector Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Important Information for North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 58
DC Power Cable (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
AC Power Adapter Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
AC Power Adapter Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reliability and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the FX30 as a USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
AT Commands Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Managing the I/O Interface with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
FX30 Linux Interface and GPIO Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
WP Module Internal GPIO Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
FX30 Factory Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
eSIM support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
AUTO-SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
SIM AUTO SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
AirVantage Management Services Polling Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
AirVantage Management Services User Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
UART Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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1: Introduction to the FX30
1
The Sierra Wireless® FX30, a small, rugged, programmable Internet of Things (IoT)
gateway, runs the secure Legato
®
Linux
operating system. You can use the FX30 as a simple USB modem, but its full
potential is realized when you use it as an embedded cellular platform for IoT
applications. With Ethernet, USB, I/O interfaces, and IoT Expansion cards, the FX30
can connect to many machines and infrastructures. The Linux-based Legato
framework enables you to use efficient low-level C programming to write IoT
applications for any connected machine.
®
Application Framework, and a long-term support
Key Features
• Broad range of LTE & 3G Radio Technologies available (radio module dependent)
The following FX30 variants are currently available:
· Penta-band HSPA+ (WP8548)
· LTE Cat-1 (WP7601-1, WP7603-1, WP7607-1)
· LTE Cat-M1 (WP7702)
• Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
• USB 2.0
• mini-SIM slot
• Three configurable I/Os
• Internet of Things (IoT) slot
• GNSS (GPS/Galileo / GLONASS/BeiDou
• Legato support
• Ultra low power mode
1
)
1. Support varies depending on radio module
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Power Connector
(See Power Connector
on page 21.)
SIM card/IoT card holder
(See Install SIM card and IoT card on page 11.)
Cellular Antenna Connector
USB 2.0 Micro-B Port
(See Connect the Antennas on page 18.)
(See Connect the Data Cables on page 20.)
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
GNSS Antenna Connector
LEDs (See LED Behavior
on page 30.)
Push Button
(See External Push Button
on page 74.)
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Figure 1-1: FX30 Connectors, LEDs and SIM Card Holder
Power Modes
FX30 has three power modes:
• Off
• Ultra Low Power
• Active
For more information on power modes and power consumption, see Power
Modes on page 47 and Power Consumption on page 49.
Accessories
The following items come with the FX30 gateway:
• DC power cable
• Mounting bracket
You can order the following items separately from Sierra Wireless:
• Universal AC power adapter
• Compatibility bar (useful if you are replacing a Fastrack Supreme or a
• Range of GNSS and cellular antennas
· Voltage input: 100– 240 VAC
· Current output: 1.5 A
Fastrack Xtend)
· Puck antenna (Cell & GNSS; part number 6001128) is recommended
Introduction to the FX30
If you are mounting the FX30 on a DIN rail, you will also need 35 mm DIN rail
clips.
For more information, see Accessories on page 58.
Warranty
The FX30 comes with a 3-year warranty.
Reference Documents
Document
Number
4116440 WP75xx/WP8548 Product Technical Specification
4119652 WP76xx Product Technical Specification
41111 420 WP77xx Product Technical Specification
4118047 WP8548/WP75xx/WP76xx/WP77xx AT Command Reference
4117166 IoT Expansion Card Design Specification
n/a Legato information
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2: Installation and Startup
This chapter shows how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless FX30. It also
describes the front panel LEDs and I/O functionality.
Note: The FX30 must be installed by a qualified technician.
Tools and Materials Required
• mini-SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator)
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Laptop computer
• AC adapter or DC power cable
• micro-B USB cable
• Cellular antenna
• GNSS antenna (optional)
Optional Software
Depending on your operating environment, you may want to download and install the
following software:
• Windows USB driver—Install the USB drivers for WP Series modules, available
from http://source.sierrawireless.com/devices/fx-series/FX30/ (in the Software
section under Windows drivers).
• A Windows terminal emulator program such as Tera Term.
2
Installation Overview
The steps for a typical installation are:
1. Insert the SIM card and optional IoT Expansion card.
2. Mount and ground the FX30.
3. Connect the antennas.
4. Connect the data cables.
5. Connect the power and I/ O.
6. Check the FX30 operation.
7. Use the FX30.
The following sections describe these steps in detail. Read these sections carefully
before performing the installation.
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Note the location of the notch
Step 1—Insert the SIM Card and Optional IoT Card
The Sierra Wireless FX30 has one mini-SIM (2FF) card slot.
If the SIM card has not already been installed, insert the SIM card into the
gateway before connecting any external equipment or power to the FX30.
To install the SIM card:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover.
2. Orient the SIM card, as shown in Figure 2-1. The gold contacts on the SIM
card face up.
3. Gently slide the SIM card into the slot until it clicks into place.
To remove the SIM card, press it 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. Reattach the cover.
The FX30 has a slot for an Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion card that provides a
standard hardware interface for sensors, network adapters and other IoT
technologies. Using Legato, you can design host applications for the IoT
Expansion Card. For more information, see Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion
Card on page 51.
To install an IoT Expansion card:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the SIM card/IoT Expansion card cover.
2. Orient the IoT Expansion card as shown in Figure 2-2 and slide the card into
the IoT slot.
3. Reattach the cover.
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Figure 2-2: Installing the IoT Expansion card
Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30 Chassis
You can flat mount the FX30 or mount it on a DIN rail. An optional compatibility
bar allows you to use existing mounting holes if you are replacing a Fastrack
Supreme or a Fastrack Xtend programmable gateway. See Replacing Existing
Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend Device on page 16.
Mount the FX30 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.
You can mount the FX30:
• On a flat surface (page 13)
• On a DIN Rail (page 16)
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Attachment point
Attachment point
Attachment point
1
2
Recommended: Snap the gateway onto the bracket.
Alternative: If access space is limited, slide the gateway onto the bracket.
Flat Mount
To mount the FX30 on a flat surface:
1. Attach the bracket to the mounting surface, using the attachment points
shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: Mounting Bracket, showing attachment points
2. Snap or slide the FX30 onto the bracket.
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Figure 2-4: Attaching the FX30 to the bracket
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Optional— Mounting in a High Vibration Environment
If you are mounting the FX30 in a high vibration area, Sierra Wireless strongly
recommends using two nylon cable ties to secure the FX30 on the bracket.
To secure the FX30 on the bracket:
1. Thread the ties into the holes on one side of the bracket and out the holes on
the other side of the bracket, as shown in Figure 2-5 on page 14.
Figure 2-5: Inserting the cable ties
2. Wrap the ties around the FX30 and insert the pointed ends of the ties into the
blunt ends.
Figure 2-6: Inserting the ends of the ties
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3. Tighten and secure the ties around the FX30 and trim off the excess length of
the ties.
Figure 2-7: Cable ties tightened and trimmed
4. You are now ready to flat mount the FX30 in a high vibration environment. If
you are mounting it on a DIN rail, see Mounting on a DIN Rail on page 16.
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For this orientation, attach one DIN
rail clip to the side of the bracket.
For these orientations, attach two DIN rail clips to the bottom of the bracket.
Mounting on a DIN Rail
To mount the FX30 in a DIN rail:
1. Attach the DIN rail clips to the bracket as shown in Figure 2-8.
If you are mounting the FX30 on its edge, attach one DIN rail clip to the side of
the bracket.
If you are mounting the FX30 horizontally or vertically, attach two DIN rail clips
to the bottom of the bracket.
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Figure 2-8: Attaching the DIN rail clips
2. Slide or snap the FX30 onto the bracket, as shown in Figure 2-4.
3. If the DIN rails are in a high vibration environment, see Optional—Mounting
in a High Vibration Environment on page 14.
4. Attach the FX30 to the DIN Rail. See Figure 2-8.
Replacing Existing Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend Device
If you are mounting the FX30 in a location where you previously had a Fastrack
Supreme or a Fastrack Xtend mounted, attach the compatibility bar to the bracket.
The compatibility bar is available from Sierra Wireless.
Note: Adding the compatibility bar does not change the height of the gateway and
mounting bracket. See Figure 3-2 on page 46.
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Mounting bracket
Compatibility bar
Small raised tab
Small opening
Large opening
Small raised knobs
Large raised tab
with small hole
with small hole
To attach the compatibility bar to the bracket:
1. Note the large and small raised tabs on the bracket. Each tab has a small
hole in the center of the raised portion. Also note the large and small rectangular openings in the compatibility bar. See Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9: Mounting bracket and compatibility bar
2. Orient the mounting bracket and the compatibility bar as shown in
Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-10: Mounting bracket and compatibility bar orientation
3.
Place the compatibility bar on top of the bracket, so that the tabs on the
bracket are inside the openings in the bar, and slide the bar into place. When
fully secure, the knobs on the bar should be inside the small holes on the tabs.
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Raised flaps
Mounting bracket
Compatibility bar
Raised knobs
Mounting holes
Figure 2-11: Attaching the compatibility bar
4. The mounting holes in the adapter bar match the existing mounting holes for
the Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend.
For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference), Sierra Wireless
recommends always grounding the FX30 chassis to this system ground
reference.
To ensure a good grounding reference, attach the FX30 to a grounded metallic
surface.
Step 3—Connect the Antennas
Warning: This gateway is not intended for use close to the human body. Antennas
should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the operator.
The FX30 has two SMA female antenna connectors:
• Cellular antenna connector
• GNSS antenna connector
GNSS bias supports 3.15 V antennas
For regulatory requirements concerning antennas, see Maximum Antenna Gain
on page 55.
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Note: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in RF Exposure on
page 55. 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.
To install the antennas:
Cellular antenna connectorGNSS antenna connector
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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 this antenna so there is at least 20 cm between the antenna and the
user or bystander.
2. 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°).
Note: If the antennas are located away from the gateway, 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 gateway over
time.
Figure 2-12: Antenna Connectors
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USB Ethernet
Step 4—Connect the Data Cables
The FX30 has two ports for connecting data cables:
• USB (Micro-B)
• Ethernet (RJ-45)— Use a Cat5 or greater Ethernet cable
Figure 2-13: Connectors for data cables
Cabling Concerns
Separate the antenna, data, and power cables from other wiring. Route the
cables 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 inches) of the FX30 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 gateway, so both the gateway and cable vibrate together. The strain relief
should be mounted such that it does not apply additional stress on the power
connector. The cable should not be taut and should not pull the power connector
at an angle.
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Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O
The Sierra Wireless FX30 comes with a 1.5 meter (about 5 ft.) DC power cable.
For more information on the DC power cable, see page 58. You can also
purchase an optional AC adapter.
Warning: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by
personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures.
The FX30 supports an operating voltage of 4.75–32 V.
Fusing
The Sierra Wireless DC power cable has a 3 A fuse installed in the cable. If that
cable is used, no additional fusing is required.
Power and I/O Connections
Table 2-1 describes the functions for the pins on the FX30 power connector. See
also I/O Configuration on page 25.
Figure 2-14: FX30 Power Connector
Table 2-1: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires
Pin Function Associated
DC Cable
Wire Color
1 Power Red (20 AWG + Fuse)
2 Ground Black (20 AWG)
Description
Main power supply for device
Fuse: Slow-blow 3 A, 250 V (5 × 20 mm)
Note: If you want to turn the FX30 on/off using a
control line, Sierra Wireless strongly recommends that
you connect the on/off line to Pin 3 and apply
continuous power on Pin 1.
Main device ground
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Table 2-1: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires
Pin Function Associated
DC Cable
Wire Color
3 On/Off Yell ow (28 AWG)
4 IO 1 Brown Digital input
5 IO 2 Green Digital input
6 IO 3 Orange Digital input
Description
On/Off: Control line to turn the gateway on and off. Pin
3 must be connected: either to the input power source
or to an on/off switch. The FX30 is off when this pin is
low, but you also have to option to monitor this pin
using GPIO 24, and holding the power on while a
Legato-designed application executes. For more
information, see OFF Mode on page 47.
Wake from low power modes
Internal pull-up control
Wake from low power modes
Internal pull-up control
Analog input
Internal pull-up control
Digital output
a
Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74
for the radio module GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pins 3 to 6.
a. For more information on power modes, see Power Modes on page 47.
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Gateway
Power
On/ Off
Ground
DC power source
1
3
2
I/O1
I/O2
I/O3
FX30
DC power source
2 Ground
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
1 Power
3 On/Off
On/Off switch
DC power source
Gateway
Power
On/Off
Ground
1
3
2
I/O1
I/O2
I/O3
FX30
DC power source
2 Ground
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
1 Power
3 On/Off
On/Off switch
Wiring Diagrams
In the following diagrams, FX30 refers to either FX30 and FX30S.
Always On Installation
For an Always On application, connect the wires as shown in Figure 2-15.
Figure 2-15: Always on installation
• Pin 1 (Power)—Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
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 FX30 Chassis on page 12.
• Pin 3 (On/Off)— Connected to power
• Optional— I / O 1, I/ O 2, and I/O 3
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Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the radio module GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pin 3, I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3.
On/Off Installation
For an On/Off application, connect the wires as shown in Figure 2-16 or
Figure 2-17.
Figure 2-16: On /Off Installation with switch
• Pin 1 (Power)—Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
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 FX30 Chassis on page 12.
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Gateway
Power
On/ Off
Ground
DC power source
1
3
2
I/O1
I/O2
I/O3
Sensor
NPN
FX30
DC power source
2 Ground
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
1 Power
3 On/Off
Sensor
DC power source
Gateway
Power
On/ Off
Ground
Motion sensor
1
3
2
I/O1
I/O2
I/O3
FX30
DC power source
2 Ground
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
1 Power
3 On/Off
Motion sensor
• Pin 3 (On/Off)— Connect to an on/off switch
Pin 3 must be connected.
• Optional— I / O 1, I/ O 2, and I/O 3
An On/Off installation may also use a sensor with an open-collector NPN or PNP
transistor. The transistor is the switch to turn the FX30 on or off, as shown in
Figure 2-17.
Figure 2-17: On/Off Installation (with sensor and NPN transistor switch)
• Pin 1 (Power)—Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
power source and the collector pin of the transistor.
• 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 FX30 Chassis on page 12.
• Pin 3 (On/Off)— Connect to the emitter pin of the transistor
Pin 3 must be connected.
• Optional— I / O 1, I/ O 2, and I/O 3
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Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the radio module GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pin 3, I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3.
Installation with I/O Input Triggered by Standby Mode
If you have an installation where you want to use the I/O to monitor an external
device such as a motion detector or gate sensor, refer to Figure 2-18. If desired,
you can use Legato to program the I/O line to wake the gateway from ultra low
power mode for a specific length of time.
Figure 2-18: Fixed Installation with I/O
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• Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
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 FX30 Chassis on page 12.
• Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connected to power
Pin 3 must be connected.
• I/O 1—configured for digital input
• Optional— I / O 2 and I/O 3
Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pin 3, I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3.
I/O Configuration
The FX30 power connector has three pins you can use for I/O configuration:
• I/O 1—Digital input only; allows wakeup from ultra low power mode
• I/O 2—Digital and analog input; allows wakeup from ultra low power mode
• I/O 3—Digital input and digital output
Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the GPIO and Linux interface mapping of the I/O pins.
Note: The IoT Expansion Card has four GPIO pins that you can program using Legato.
For details, refer to the IoT Expansion Card Design Specification.
I/ O Pins
You can use the I/O pins as:
• Digital inputs
(See Table 2-2 on page 26 and Figure 2-19 on page 26.)
• High side pull-ups/dry contact switch inputs
(See Figure 2-20 on page 27.)
• Analog inputs
(See Table 2-3 on page 28 and Figure 2-22 on page 28.)
• Low side current sinks
(See Figure 2-23 on page 28.)
• Digital outputs/ open drains
(See Table 2-4 on page 29 and Figure 2-24 on page 29.)
Note: The I/O pin functional ity is programmable in Legato applications.
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