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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.
GX400 HSPA+ 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 © 2011 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 June 2011 GX400 HSPA+ User Guide created. Rev 1.0 Jun.
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Contents Introduction to the GX400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ACEware™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Simplified Deployment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Monitor and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Capturing External Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Digital Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Power Modes and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 1: Introduction to the GX400 • ACEware™ • Connecting to Your Cellular Provider • Communication • Connection Methods • Networking • Applications • Software • Documentation The GX400 is a compact, intelligent, and fully-featured mobile communications platform with multiple peripheral connections including serial, Ethernet, and USB. Expanded I/O functionality in the power connector includes one digital I/O and one low power timer enable input allowing remote instrumentation possibilities.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOS ACEware™ A wireless solution is not complete until you have 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 GX400 Figure 1-4: ACEmanager Simplified Deployment ACEmanager provides the ability to remotely set up and configure your Sierra Wireless AirLink products. Remote device setup and configuration reduces the deployment timeline of your wireless solution 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.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide ACEview ACEview is an efficient status and connection monitoring application with a lowprofile, easy to read interface. Connecting to Your Cellular Provider When your GX400 is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service. The GX400 will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from the computers or other end devices.
Introduction to the GX400 Communication Many of the GSM Networks have been expanded to HSPA+. HSPA+ HSPA+ (High-Speed Packet Access +) is an enhanced version of HSPA cellular technology defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 7 UMTS specification for Mobile Terminated Equipment. Using improved modulation schemes and refined data communications protocols, HSPA+ permits increased data rates. Theoretical speeds are 5.76 Mbits/s uplink and 21.1 Mbits/s downlink.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide Connection Methods You can connect the GX400 to a USB (micro A/B) or an Ethernet (RJ45) port on a computer. When connected to a USB or Ethernet port, the GX400 behaves like a network card. USB The GX400 is equipped with a USB port which increases the methods by which you can send and receive data. The USB port can be set to work as either a virtual Ethernet port or a virtual serial port. A driver installation is required to use the USB port in either mode.
Introduction to the GX400 The IPsec architecture model includes the Sierra Wireless AirLink gateway as a remote gateway at one end communicating, through a VPN tunnel, with a VPN gateway at the other end. The remote gateway is connected to a Remote network and the VPN is connected to the Local network. The communication of data is secure through the IPsec protocols. Figure 1-5: IPsec Architecture GRE GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) tunnel is used to carry non-IP packets through an IP Network.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide The GX400 has an embedded radio module, also made by Sierra Wireless, Inc. There are two firmware programs on the device—one stored on the controller board of the GX400 and one on the radio module. The firmware was loaded into the radio module and controller board when the GX400 was assembled. As new versions of the software and firmware are released, they are posted at www.sierrawireless.com. Documentation This GX400 HSPA+ User Guide describes how to: • Install the GX400 hardware.
2 2: Specifications • Interface Port PinOuts • Power Connector Features and Benefits • Powered by ALEOS • Embedded Intelligence • Connection Management • IPsec/VPN Firewall • LBS & Events reporting Engines • ACEware interface • Remote Management and Configuration • Ethernet, Serial, USB OTG (On-The-Go) • One Digital I/O, one low power timer enable input • RX Diversity (3G) • Hardware expansion options (IESM) Technology • HSPA+ With Fallback to: · HSPA · UMTS · EDGE · GPRS (MS-12) ·
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide Power Consumption: (@12V DC) • Transmit/Receive (Typical/Max) 230/380 mA • Idle 180 mA • Low Power Mode <50 mA • Input Voltage 9 - 36V DC Standards/Approvals • Carrier specific approvals • CE • FCC • RoHS Compliant • Industry Canada • Mil-Spec 810-F Certified • Class 1 Div 2 Certified • e-Mark • IP 64 Host Interfaces • Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 • USB “micro A/B” locking • RS-232: DB-9 DCE (300-230400 baud) • I/O: one on power connector • Antenna C
Specifications LED Indicators • Network • Signal • Activity • Power Interface Port Pin-Outs Serial Port Unused CTS (Clear to Send) RTS (Request to Send) DSR (Data to Send) 9 5 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 < - > GND (Ground) < - DTR Data Terminal Ready) < - Rx (Receive) - > Tx (Transmit) - > DCD (Data Carrier Detect) Figure 2-1: Serial Port Diagram: Female DB9 DCE (not to scale) Power Connector Figure 2-2: Power Connector (not to scale) Rev 1.0 Jun.
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Installing and Activating AirLink GX400 3: Installing and Activating AirLink GX400 • Physical Interfaces • Requirements • Activating the AirLink GX400 • Updating AirLink GX400 Firmware • Configuring Through ACEmanager • Connecting the Antennas • Connecting to a Computer or Other Device • LED Operation This chapter provides step-by-step directions for activating your AirLink GX400 on your cellular provider’s network.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide Physical Interfaces The AirLink GX400 has the following physical interfaces and connection methods: • Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA • Receive Diversity - 50 Ohm SMA • GPS - 50 Ohm SMA • USB OTG Micro A/B locking • 1 Ethernet port • 1 serial port Requirements 1. Cellular Account from a cellular provider. 2. Software: · ACEmanager - Graphical interface for configuring/managing the GX400. · A terminal application (e.g., Microsoft HyperTerminal). 3.
Installing and Activating AirLink GX400 Activating the AirLink GX400 To activate your GX400: 1. Connect the needed antennas to the AirLink GX400 - See Connecting the Antennas on page 26. 2. Remove the GX400’s decorative cover by removing the four retaining screws with a 5/64” or 2 mm Allen wrench. Insert a SIM card into the tray. Replace the screws and cover. 3. Plug the power cable to the power connector on the back panel of the AirLink GX400 - See Connecting to Power on page 27. 4.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide Configuring Through ACEmanager ACEmanager is a free utility. Follow the steps below to connect to ACEmanager and begin configuring the GX400 device. • Ensure that the AirLink GX400 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. Connecting the Antennas Warning: This device is not intended for use within close proximity of the human body.
Installing and Activating AirLink GX400 GPS Antenna Your AirLink GX400 will work with most standard active GPS antennas. Connect the GPS antenna or cable directly to the threaded SMA connector. If you are mounting the AirLink GX400 in a vehicle, the less the cable is wrapped and bound together, the better it will perform. Place it on the roof, on the dash, or on a rear panel where it has a greater than 90° angle view of the sky.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide If you wish to use the Standby Ignition Sense (SISE) low-power timer feature of your AirLink GX400, the white wire of the three-wire DC power cable should be used to connect to your ignition. When SISE is enabled in the device and the ignition sense connector is wired to your vehicle, the ignition sense will provide a link to the device to enable it to enter a low-power, standby mode when your vehicle is turned off and power up more quickly when the ignition is started.
Installing and Activating AirLink GX400 Serial Port Figure 3-5: Serial cable The serial port of your AirLink GX400 can be connected directly to most computers or other devices using a standard straight through cable. If you have a DCE device, you will need a null device or null device cable. All local GPS (UDP encapsulated) reports will come over the Ethernet connection. The serial port is available for both initial product configurations and debugging.
GX400 HSPA+ User Guide LED Operation Four LEDs are visible from the front and top of the AirLink GX400. Labeled (from left to right) Network, Signal, Activity, and Power, each LED can display one of three colors: green, yellow, or red. Caution: If you need to reset the device configuration using the Reset button, hold the button depressed until the LEDs start cycling yellow, and then release the button.
Installing and Activating AirLink GX400 Light Patterns The LEDs on the front of the device respond with different light patterns to indicate device states. • Normal - Each LED is lit as applicable. • Start up and Device Reboot - All LEDS simultaneously cycle red, yellow, and green at the start. Various light patterns continue until the Power LED turns yellow, and then a solid green, to indicate an active device. • Radio Passthrough (H/W) - Network LED is a solid red.
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Configuring the AirLink GX400 4: Configuring the AirLink GX400 • ACEmanager • Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands • AT Commands The AirLink GX400, with its ALEOS embedded firmware, is a highly configurable device. Configure the AirLink GX400 using 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.
GX400 HSPA+ 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 at COM1 Properties Tip: If you have configured the AirLink GX400 for settings different than the defaults for Bits per second, Data bits, Parity, and/or Stop bits, you will need to use your changed settings. c. Select OK.
Configuring the AirLink GX400 If using Telnet with either Ethernet or USB/net: d. Select TCP/IP (Winsock) for “Connect using”. e. Type in 192.168.13.31 for the Host address. 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 Jun.
GX400 HSPA+ 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 GX400 • 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 GX400, 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 GX400 can be configured to monitor the input, respond to specific types of events, and even trigger digital output. The device can also be configured to change its power mode in order to conserve power. These features can be configured to your needs.
GX400 HSPA+ 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. • When the ignition is turned on or off.
Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status Power Effect on Device State Once the transition from powered on to low-power mode starts, the device will change state to AT mode. This results in the current mode being gracefully 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 won't auto-answer, ATD will fail, etc. Once low-power mode is entered, the device will then discard any data received on the host port.
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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.
GX400 HSPA+ 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.
Regulatory Information The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community. Sierra Wireless (UK), Limited Lakeside House 1 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park East Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1BD England WEEE Notice If you purchased AirLink GX400 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. Rev 1.0 Jun.
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