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Preface Important Notice 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.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM® 3G. This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright © 2012 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks AirCard® and Watcher® are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Preface Revision History Revision number Release date Changes 1.0 January 2012 AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide created and initially released. Rev 1.0 Jan.
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Contents Introduction to the AirLink GX440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ACEware™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Simplified Deployment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Monitor and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Interface Port Pin-Outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Physical Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Capturing External Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Digital Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Power Modes and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction to the AirLink GX440 1: Introduction to the AirLink GX440 • ACEware™ • Connecting to Verizon • LTE • Connection Methods • Networking • Applications • Software • Documentation The AirLink GX440 is a compact, intelligent, and fully-featured mobile communications platform with multiple peripheral connections including serial, Ethernet, and USB.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOS ACEware™ A wireless deployment is not complete until you have the software tools to manage the devices monitoring your valuable equipment. Using the AirLink Control Environment (ACE), ACEware is the device management and monitoring application suite for Sierra Wireless AirLink devices powered by ALEOS.
Introduction to the AirLink GX440 Figure 1-4: ACEmanager: Status > Home Simplified Deployment ACEmanager provides the ability to remotely set up and configure Sierra Wireless AirLink products. Remote device setup and configuration reduces the time of your wireless deployment and provides a quicker path to ROI. Templates allow you to easily configure devices in your fleet with identical settings, ensuring a simple, accurate deployment.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Connecting to Verizon The AirLink GX440 uses Verizon Wireless as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to connect you to the Internet. Steps of a Connection: 1. When your AirLink GX440 is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service using LTE/CDMA-based cellular technology. 2. Your AirLink GX440 establishes a communications link to the Verizon network with the radio module. 3.
Introduction to the AirLink GX440 If you need to contact your AirLink GX440, a device connected to the AirLink GX440, or a host system using the AirLink GX440 from the Internet, you need to have a known IP (such as one which is static) or domain name (an IP address converted by a DNS server into a word based name). If you have a dynamic IP address for your device, you can use a Dynamic DNS service (such as IP Manager) to translate your IP address into to a domain name.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Security CDMA data transmissions are highly secure. Originally developed based upon the “spread spectrum” pioneered by the US Department of Defense, security in CDMA technologies is obtained by spreading the digital information contained in a particular signal of interest over multiple coded paths, and over a much greater bandwidth than the original signal.
Introduction to the AirLink GX440 • Data Origin Authentication: Data Origin Authentication verifies the actual sender, thus eliminating the possibility of forging the actual sender’s identification by a third-party. • Data Integrity: Data Integrity Authentication allows both ends of the communication channel to confirm that the original data sent has been received as transmitted, without being tampered with in transit. This is achieved by using authentication algorithms and their outputs.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Software The AirLink GX440 device comes with the following software: • ACEview, the Windows-based software for the AirLink GX440 which allows you to monitor your connections • Drivers for Windows XP and Windows 7 32-bit for the USB virtual Ethernet and USB virtual serial connections. A 64-bit version is available from Support at www.sierrawireless.com • Firmware that is stored in non-volatile memory and includes ACEmanager.
Specifications 2: Specifications • Interface Port PinOuts • Power Connector Features and Benefits • Powered by ALEOS embedded intelligence • ARM11 class processor • Embedded Machine Protocols • Connection Management • IPsec/VPN; Firewall • LBS & Events Reporting Engines • ACEware interface • Remote Management and Configuration • Ethernet, Serial, USB OTG (On-The-Go) • 1 Digital I/O, 1 low power timer enable input • Rx Diversity - 3G • Multiple-input Multiple-output (MIMO) - 4G • Ha
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Standards/Approvals • Carrier specific approvals • FCC • RoHS Compliant • Industry Canada • Mil-Spec 810-F Certified • Class 1 Div 2 Certified • IP 64 Host Interfaces • Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 • USB "micro A/B" locking • Serial: RS-232 DB-9 DCE (300-230400 baud) • I/O: one on power connector • Antenna connections (3): · Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA (SubMiniature version A) · GPS - 50 Ohm SMA · Receive Diversity - 50 Ohm SMA Warning: The
Specifications Interface Port Pin-Outs Serial Port 9 R1 (Ring Indicator) CTS (Clear to Send) < - 5 4 8 RTS (Request to Send) - > 7 DSR (Data to Send) < - 6 3 2 1 < - > GND (Ground) < - DTR Data Terminal Ready) < - Rx (Receive) - > Tx (Transmit) - > DCD (Data Carrier Detect) Figure 2-1: Serial Port Diagram: Female DB-9 DCE (not to scale) Power Connector Figure 2-2: Power connector at back of GX440 (not to scale) Table 2-1: GX440 I/O Power Connector Pin-outs Name Rev 1.0 Jan.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Table 2-2: GX440 Digital I/O Specifications Pin Name Specification Param Min Type Max Units 4 Dig I/O (Input) Input low state voltage VIL -0.5 0 1.2 V Input high state voltage range VIH 1.3 3.3 30 V Input leakage current (3.3 VDC IN IIN ---- 58 ---- "A Typical application input source is a dry switch contact to ground. Pin includes an internal 56K ohm pull up to 3.3 VDC.
Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 3: Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 • Physical Interfaces • Requirements • Activating the AirLink GX440 • Confirming the IP Address • Configuring Through ACEmanager • Exchanging SIMs • Connecting Antennas • Connecting to a Computer or Other Device • LED Operation • Mounting an AirLink GX440 This chapter provides directions for activating a GX440 on your Verizon network.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Physical Interfaces The AirLink GX440 has the following physical interfaces and connection methods: • Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA • LTE MIMO or Receive Diversity (when falling back to CDMA) - 50 Ohm SMA • GPS - 50 Ohm SMA • USB OTG Micro A/B locking • 1 Ethernet port (RJ-45) • 1 serial port (RS-232) Requirements 1. Cellular account from Verizon Wireless 2. Software: · ACEmanager - Graphical interface for configuring/managing the GX440.
Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 Activating the AirLink GX440 To activate your AirLink device: 1. Connect the GX440 antennas. (See Connecting Antennas on page 26.) 2. Insert your SIM card into the GX440: a. Using a 5/64” or 2 mm Allen wrench, remove the four retaining screws that attach the black, top cover to the GX440 chassis. Remove the cover, and place it aside with the four screws. b. Insert the SIM into the card tray. Push the SIM in until it clicks in place. c.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Configuring Through ACEmanager ACEmanager is a free utility. Follow the steps below to connect to ACEmanager and begin configuring the device. • Ensure that the AirLink GX440 is properly connected to allow access to the ACEmanager user interface. • Go to http://192.168.13.31:9191 the first time you connect to ACEmanager.
Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 Table 3-1: LTE 4G Antenna Requirements Parameter Requirements Antenna system External multi-band 2x2 MIMO antenna system (Ant1/Ant2).a Operating bands of Ant1 and Ant2 b • 700 - 960 MHz • 1710 - 1990 MHz • 2100 - 2170 MHz • 2500 - 2700 MHz Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) of Ant1 and Ant2 1:1 (ideal) < 2.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide GPS Antenna The AirLink GX440 will work with most standard active GPS antennas. Connect the GPS antenna or cable directly to the threaded SMA connector. If mounting the AirLink GX440 into a vehicle, the less the cable is wrapped and bound together, the better it will perform. Place it on the roof, on the dashboard, or on a rear panel where it has a greater than 90° angle access to the sky.
Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 If the AirLink GX440 is used in a vehicle or battery-powered application, the red wire should be connected to battery power and the black wire to ground. The white low-power timer enable input wire must be connected to either unswitched or switched power for the GX440 to operate. The AC adapter accessory for the GX440 has power on two pins: main power and low-power timer enable.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Connecting to a Computer or Other Device The AirLink GX440 can be connected to a computer through an Ethernet, serial, or USB connection. Ethernet Figure 3-5: Ethernet cable connector The Ethernet port is a standard RJ-45 connector, and the two Ethernet LEDs indicate linkage and activity. The left LED blinks yellow during activity, and the right LED displays green for 100 Mbps and orange for 10 Mbps.
Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 USB OTG Port Figure 3-7: USB Micro-A connector cable The CPU OTG port operates in device mode; when the port is unused, the AirLink GX440 operates in device mode. If a Micro-B plug is inserted into the port, AirLink GX440 operates as a self-powered device and will not draw any current from the USB. If a Micro-A plug is inserted, the AirLink GX440 operates in host mode and supplies power to the device that is plugged into.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Figure 3-8: AirLink GX440 Indicator lights • Network: · Green - On the network · Flashing Green - Roaming · Yellow - Found service, attempting to connect · Flashing Yellow - Link down · Red - No data connection available. • Signal - The light shows the strength of the signal and may be nearly solid (strong signal) or flashing (weaker signal). A slow flash indicates a very weak signal. • Activity - Pulse green on packet transmit/receive on radio link.
Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 Mounting an AirLink GX440 The GX440 can be mounted almost anywhere using the device’s recessed mounting ears. An optional mounting kit (with mounting adapter plate) is also available when replacing a PinPoint X device. Mounting Hardware All GX440s are shipped with a Hardware Mounting Kit (P/N 1202162) that contains four #8 sheet metal/wood-type screws and four internal lock washers. Figure 3-9 is a diagram (with dimensions) of the GX440’s mounting base.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Mounting Adapter Plate An optional Mounting Bracket Kit (P/N 1202404) is available from Sierra Wireless for mounting the GX440 when replacing a PinPoint X device. The GX440 Mounting Bracket Kit includes: • One adapter plate • Four #8 sheet metal/wood-type screws • Four internal lock washers The adapter plate is designed to reuse the mounting holes of a PinPoint X for a GX440 installation.
Configuring the AirLink GX440 4: Configuring the AirLink GX440 • ACEmanager • Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands • AT Commands The AirLink GX440, with ALEOS embedded firmware, is a highly configurable device. Configure the AirLink GX440 through one of two options: 1. Use the configuration and management applications of the AceWare suite, or 2. Use a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal, PuTTY, etc.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Figure 4-1: Connect To window b. Change or verify the settings when the COM1 Properties window appears: · Bits per Second: 115200 (default) · Data Bits: 8 · Parity: None · Stop Bits: 1 · Flow Control: Hardware (or None). Figure 4-2: Port Settings Tip: If you have configured the AirLink GX440 for settings different than the defaults for Bits per second, Data bits, Parity, and/or Stop bits, you must use your changed settings. c. Select OK.
Configuring the AirLink GX440 f. Change the “Port number” to 2332. g. Select OK. 3. You are now connected. Connecting with Telnet will prompt for a password. Figure 4-3: HyperTerminal : TCP/IP connected Rev 1.0 Jan.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Figure 4-4: HyperTerminal : Connected a. If you are prompted for a password, enter the default password 12345. Tip: You will not be prompted for a password if you connect using a COM port. b. Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of “OK” or “0”. c. To see what you are typing as you type it, you will need to turn on the echo and verbose mode. Type ATE1V1, and press Enter. d. If you get a reply of “OK”, then you entered the command successfully.
Configuring the AirLink GX440 • Most commands with parameters can be entered with ? to read the current value. For example, AT&D? will respond with “2” if the default has not been changed. • Optional parameters are denoted with square brackets [ ]. • AT Commands are not case sensitive. A capital “E” is the same as a lowercase “e”. • When you are using a terminal connection, if you enter a command which is recognized by the AirLink GX440, it will respond with “OK”.
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Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status 5: Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status • Capturing External Events • Power Modes and Information The AirLink GX440 can be configured to monitor input, respond to specific types of events, and even trigger digital output. The AirLink GX440 can also be configured to change its power mode in order to conserve power. These features can be configured to fit your needs.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Examples of using the input with a switch to ground: • When a door or other latch is opened or closed. • Counting pulses or other electronic events. • When a gauge reaches a certain point. • When a container fills or empties. • When a switch or valve is opened or closed. • When the tow bar is raised or lowered. • Connected to a sensor, the level of fuel in a vehicle. • When the trunk of a vehicle is opened or closed.
Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status Power Modes and Information AirLink GX440 low power modes can be configured using ACEmanager (Default: no power modes). You can switch power modes in response to specific events, such as when the voltage to the device drops below a configured threshold or when ignition is turned off, in order to conserve battery life.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Power Effect on Device State Once the transition from powered on to low-power mode starts, the device will change states to AT mode. This results in the current mode being terminated. For the brief period when the device is preparing for low-power mode, the device will remain in AT mode. At that time, it will not auto-answer, ATD will fail, etc. Once low-power mode is entered, the device will then discard any data received on the host port.
Regulatory Information 6: Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States) Electronic devices, including computers and wireless devices, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations. This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within, the acceptable limits for a Class A device. This equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer's user manual.
AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Antenna Considerations Although the antenna model(s) used with these devices meet(s) the Industry Canada Radio Frequency requirements, it is possible that future customers may swap them for different ones without network provider's knowledge and approval.
