FW Skyus 3G Sprint User manual

SkyusTM
3G
Quick Start Guide
Sprint

Preface
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Skyus 3G Sprint Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Overview .......................................................................1
Intended Audience............................................................................................. 1
Scope ....................................................................................................................... 1
Environmental Specications ......................................................................... 2
Power Consumption .......................................................................................... 2
Installation Steps..........................................................2
Packing List: Package Contents...................................................................... 2
Operating Systems.............................................................................................. 3
Installation of Sierra Wireless Driver...........................3
Connecting the Antenna..............................................4
Connecting to Computer or Router.............................5
Activation......................................................................5
Provisioning..................................................................5
Connection Manager....................................................6
Skyus Watcher Utility ......................................................................................... 6
Sierra Wireless....................................................................................................... 7
Sprint SmartView................................................................................................. 7
Contacting Feeney Wireless.........................................8
Online Library ....................................................................................................... 8
Return and Warranty.......................................................................................... 8
Further Specications........................................................................................ 8
FCC compliance ............................................................9

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Overview
The Skyus platform is a rugged, low-cost, self-contained modem kit. The Skyus
platform simplies the integration eorts of adding mobile connectivity in M2M
solutions and accelerates time-to market for creating connected devices. In contrast
to standalone radio modules, the Skyus uses a standard USB connection interface,
making it readily compatible with the largest choice of host devices.
Integration of the Skyus 3G into a Windows based system requires at a minimum
two high level components, the driver and a mechanism to provide connection
management. This document is intended to guide you through the process of
connecting the hardware and setting up these two components.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for users responsible for the initial set-up of the Skyus
and assumes the installer possesses a basic working knowledge of computer
networking, wireless routing and network administration.
Scope
This Quick Start Guide focuses on the installation and conguration of the Skyus. For
information necessary above and beyond this level of operation, please refer to the
User’s Manual.
Feeney Wireless recommends initial set-up of the Skyus should be performed on a
bench with a computer to gain some familiarity with the hardware and software of
your system.
Indicator Light
Mini USB Port
SMA Antenna
Connectors
Fig 1. Skyus Product Photo
Fig 3. Skyus Top View
Fig 2. Skyus Ports

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Environmental Specications
The 3G Sprint Skyus Cellular modem is designed to operate in a minimum ambient
environment of -30°C or -22°F.
The 3G Sprint Skyus Cellular modem is designed to operate in maximum ambient
environment of 60°C or 140°F.
Power Consumption
The 3G Sprint Skyus Cellular modems power consumption is specied as: 500mA at
5VDC typical, 1 A peak.
Installation Steps
1. Inspect package contents and compare against packing list.
2. Install Sierra Wireless Driver.
3. Connect antenna.
4. Connect to computer or router.
5. Verify activation.
6. Install connection manager.
7. Verify a connection to the internet.
Packing List: Package Contents
Item Description
Skyus Skyus 3G Device
Cable USB 2.0 Type A Male to Mini B Male
Documentation Quick Start Guide
If, during inspection of package contents, it is determined that you are missing an
item, please contact your Feeney Wireless Service Representative.
Fig 4. Skyus
Skyus 3G
Fig 5. USB Cable
USB 2.0 Type A Male to Mini B Male

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Operating Systems
The information contained in this guide is focused on operating your device in a
Windows environment. If your system is operating with a non-Windows application,
please contact Feeney Wireless for guidance that is specic to your environment.
Installation of Sierra Wireless Driver
The Skyus 3G utilizes an internal Sierra Wireless radio module. Drivers for Windows
based platforms are provided in binary form by Sierra Wireless and are available for
download on the Feeney Wireless website. For quick connection, download driver
only package directly from Feeney Wireless. This package is available here:
http://www.feeneywireless.com/downloads/Skyus3GSprint
This link will activate/prompt the user to begin downloading the “SWUSBDRIVER_
SKY3GSP.exe” le for installation.
If you are working on the device you intend to use the Skyus Device with proceed
with installation on the local drive.
If you are working on a separate device from the one you intend to use the Skyus
Device with, save the le to a portable media device which will be used to install the
drivers on the separate device.
Begin the installation of the Sierra Wireless drivers by clicking on SWUSBDRIVER_
SKY3GSP.exe driver installation le.
Fig 6. Sierra Wireless Driver Installation

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Follow the necessary steps to nish the installation until the screenshot matches the
image shown in Figure 7.
Fig 7. Sierra Wireless Installation Completed
Connecting the Antenna
To ensure that you are using the appropriate cellular antenna, please contact the
appropriate Feeney Wireless representative to provide the proper service to your
installation.
Band: CDMA 1xRTT/EV-DO RevA 850/1900 MHz
Connect the cellular antenna to the device. The connection will be made to the
outer-most antenna connection shown in the image below. The interior antenna
connection is primarily used for 4G devices.

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The inner-most antenna is used to receive diversity and is optional.
Connecting to Computer or Router
Connect the Type A Male side of the enclosed USB cable to your computer or
alternate host device.
Connect the Mini B Male side of the enclosed USB cable to the Skyus Modem.
Power is provided by the USB cable, once connected, your Skyus will power up and
attempt to register to the carrier.
Activation
Your device is ready to be activated only after the cellular carrier sets up an account
and provides a phone number and/or IP address for your device. Once you have an
account associated with your device, activation will be performed when connecting
to the cellular network for the rst time. If you are not sure if your device has an
account, contact your sales representative or Feeney Wireless technical support.
Provisioning
Once your device is activated and you connect to the cellular carrier for the rst
time, your device will perform over the air provisioning. (If required)
Antenna Connection
Fig 8. 3G Antenna Connection
Fig 9. Type A Male USB Fig 10. Type Mini B Male USB

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Connection Manager
There are multiple options for connection management. The following sections will
provide a brief description of relevant connection managers. Please contact Feeney
Wireless Support for guidance regarding the correct manager for your installation.
Skyus Watcher Utility
In some installation applications Feeney Wireless can provide a connection
management and watchdog utility entitled“Skyus Watcher”. The Skyus Watcher
utility is designed to provide connection management for the Skyus Sprint 3G
Cellular customers to ensure reliable connectivity in unattended M2M applications.
Skyus Watcher is available after signing an End User Licensing Agreement (EULA)
with Feeney Wireless. Skyus watcher can be downloaded from the Feeney Wireless
website. The Skyus Watcher installation package is available at:
http://www.feeneywireless.com/downloads/SkyusWatcher3GSprint
For information on the installation of the Skyus Watcher application, please
reference the “Skyus Watcher User Guide”.
Fig 11. Skyus Watcher

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Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless provides a connection utility compatible with Skyus devices that can
manage connections. It also displays network coverage indication. More information
about Sierra Wireless Connection Management Software is available at:
http://www.sierrawireless.com/en/productsandservices/AirPrime/Software_Interfaces/
Connection_Manager.aspx
Sprint SmartView
Sprint provides a connection utility for their devices on Windows and Mac platforms.
The utility provides activation services for supported devices, GPS services and
Sprint support services.
As Smartview is available for customization, your organization may provide a specic
version for installation. If a custom Smartview build has not been provided to you for
installation, a download is available at:
www.sprint.com/downloads