Sierra Wireless AirLink FXT Series User manual

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AirLink FXT Series
Fastrack Xtend User Guide

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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. 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.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive
atmospheres may be present, 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. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on
the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When
operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard
systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is
open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
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.
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implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
noninfringement. The recipient of the manual shall endorse all risks arising from its use.
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SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
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PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY
THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability
arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events,
occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the
Sierra Wireless product.

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Patents
Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the following US patents:
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5,847,553
5,878,234
5,890,057
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7,295,171
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D442,170
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D560,911
and other patents pending.
This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®3G
Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless or its licensees under one or more patents licensed from
InterDigital Group.
Copyright
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Contact Information
Sales Desk:
Phone:
1-604-232-1488
Hours:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Post:
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Canada V6V 3A4
Fax:
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Web:
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Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware
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Document History
Version
Date
Updates
001
November 23,
2009
Creation
002
April 26, 2010
Updated Charging Specification to specify which charging method takes
precedence when both options are available.
Added section 16 Reliability Standards: Compliance and
Recommendations.
Removed Appendix C and moved its former contents to section 17
Certification Compliance and Recommended Standards.
Updated Figure 5 Fastrack Xtend Mechanical Drawing.
Updated terminologies from:
IESM to Expansion Card
inSIM to Embedded SIM
Wireless CPU to Intelligent Embedded Module/embedded module
Open AT®Software Suite to Sierra Wireless Software Suite
Updated Table 65: Power Consumption of FXT003 in Connected Mode
(Typical) and Table 67: Power Consumption of FXT003 in Non-Connected
Mode (Typical)
Updated the Power Consumption values in Table 61: Initial Power
Consumption (Typical)*.
Added section 7.3 Expansion Card Design Suggestion
Updated Appendix A: Packaging and Appendix B: Product Labeling

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Contents
1. OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................15
1.1. Comparison with the Fastrack Supreme...................................................................... 16
1.2. Overall Dimensions..................................................................................................... 19
1.3. Fastrack Xtend Variants.............................................................................................. 19
1.4. Connections ............................................................................................................... 20
1.5. Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 20
1.5.1. Fastrack Xtend .................................................................................................... 20
1.5.2. Internal Expansion Card....................................................................................... 20
1.6. Environmental Compliance ......................................................................................... 21
1.6.1. RoHS Directive Compliant ................................................................................... 21
1.6.2. Disposing of the Product...................................................................................... 21
2. FEATURES AND SERVICES............................................................................. 22
2.1. Features and Services................................................................................................ 22
2.2. Supported Bands........................................................................................................ 28
2.3. Expansion Card Interface............................................................................................ 28
2.4. Protection ................................................................................................................... 30
2.4.1. Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 30
2.4.2. Electrostatic Discharge ........................................................................................ 30
2.4.3. Main Serial Link ................................................................................................... 30
3. FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................31
3.1. Functional Architecture ............................................................................................... 31
3.2. RF Functionalities....................................................................................................... 32
3.3. Operating System ....................................................................................................... 32
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................33
4.1. Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 33
4.2. Mechanical Specifications........................................................................................... 34
5. INTERFACES .....................................................................................................35
5.1. Front Interface ............................................................................................................ 35
5.1.1. Power Supply Connector ..................................................................................... 35
5.1.1.1. General Purpose Input/Output.................................................................................. 36
5.1.1.2. ON/OFF Pin ............................................................................................................ 38
5.1.2. Serial Interface .................................................................................................... 38
5.1.2.1. RS232 Serial Link Connection.................................................................................. 39
5.1.2.2. Autobauding Mode .................................................................................................. 42
5.1.2.3. Serial Port Auto Shut Down Feature......................................................................... 42
5.1.2.4. Audio Lines Connection........................................................................................... 43
5.1.3. USB Interface ...................................................................................................... 46
5.2. Back Interface............................................................................................................. 47
5.2.1. SIM Interface ....................................................................................................... 47
5.2.1.1. SIM Socket Pin Description...................................................................................... 48

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5.2.2. Main RF Interface ................................................................................................ 48
5.2.2.1. RF Performances (For FXT001, FXT002, FXT006 and FXT007) ............................... 49
5.2.2.2. Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................ 50
5.2.3. Secondary RF Interface ....................................................................................... 50
5.2.3.1. RF Performances (FXT003 and FXT008) ................................................................. 51
5.2.3.2. Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................ 52
6. SIGNALS AND INDICATORS............................................................................ 53
6.1. Alarm Mode................................................................................................................ 53
6.2. BOOT Signal Connection............................................................................................ 53
6.3. RESET Signal Connection .......................................................................................... 53
6.3.1. Reset Sequence .................................................................................................. 54
6.4. LED Status Indicator................................................................................................... 55
6.5. Real Time Clock (RTC)............................................................................................... 56
7. EXPANSION CARD ...........................................................................................57
7.1. Expansion Card Compartment .................................................................................... 57
7.1.1. Back Plate Screws............................................................................................... 57
7.1.2. 50-pin Expansion Card Connector ....................................................................... 57
7.2. Expansion Card Physical Description.......................................................................... 59
7.3. Expansion Card Design Suggestion............................................................................ 59
7.4. Supported Expansion Cards ....................................................................................... 61
7.4.1. Ethernet............................................................................................................... 61
Ethernet Expansion Card Installation................................................................................ 61
7.4.1.1. ................................................................................................................................... 61
7.4.1.2. Board Architecture................................................................................................... 62
7.4.1.3. Mechanical Characteristics ...................................................................................... 64
7.4.1.4. Power Supply.......................................................................................................... 64
7.4.1.5. Extra Current Consumption from the DC-IN Source .................................................. 64
7.4.2. IO+GPS............................................................................................................... 65
7.4.2.1. IO+GPS Expansion Card Installation........................................................................ 66
7.4.2.2. Mechanical Characteristics ...................................................................................... 67
7.4.2.3. General Purpose Input/Output.................................................................................. 68
7.4.2.4. Power Supply.......................................................................................................... 68
7.4.2.5. Extra Current Consumption from the DC-IN Source .................................................. 68
7.4.2.6. GPS Receiver Frequency ........................................................................................ 69
7.4.2.7. External Antenna..................................................................................................... 69
7.4.2.8. GPS RF Performance.............................................................................................. 69
7.5. Expansion Card Removal ........................................................................................... 70
8. USING THE FASTRACK XTEND.......................................................................71
8.1. Mounting the Fastrack Xtend ...................................................................................... 71
8.2. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 72
8.2.1. Inserting the SIM Card ......................................................................................... 74
8.2.2. Extracting the SIM Card....................................................................................... 75
8.3. Using the Fastrack Xtend with an Expansion Card ...................................................... 76
8.4. Operational Status...................................................................................................... 76
9. COMMUNICATING WITH THE FASTRACK XTEND.........................................77
9.1. Communications Testing............................................................................................. 77
9.2. Verifying the Received Signal Strength ....................................................................... 78

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9.3. Verifying the Network Registration .............................................................................. 78
9.4. Checking the Band Selection ...................................................................................... 79
9.5. Switching Bands ......................................................................................................... 80
9.6. Checking the PIN Code Status.................................................................................... 80
9.7. Main AT Commands for the Fastrack Xtend ................................................................ 81
9.8. Echo Function............................................................................................................. 82
9.9. DC-IN Detection ......................................................................................................... 82
10.OTHER MAINTENANCE OPTIONS...................................................................83
10.1. Enabling/Disabling the Flash LED ............................................................................... 83
10.2. Firmware Upgrade Procedure..................................................................................... 83
11.TROUBLESHOOTING THE FASTRACK XTEND..............................................84
11.1. No Communications with the Fastrack Xtend through the Serial Link........................... 84
11.2. Receiving “ERROR”.................................................................................................... 85
11.3. Receiving “NO CARRIER” .......................................................................................... 85
12.POWER CONSUMPTION ..................................................................................87
12.1. Various Operating Modes ........................................................................................... 87
12.2. Working Mode Features.............................................................................................. 88
12.3. Power Consumption in Connected Mode (FXT002)..................................................... 90
12.4. Power Consumption in Connected Mode (FXT003)..................................................... 92
12.5. Power Consumption in Non-Connected Mode (FXT002) ............................................. 95
12.6. Power Consumption in Non-Connected Mode (FXT003) ............................................. 96
12.7. Consumption Measurement Procedure ....................................................................... 98
12.7.1. Hardware Configuration ....................................................................................... 98
12.7.1.1. Equipment............................................................................................................. 98
12.7.1.2. SIM Cards Used .................................................................................................... 99
12.7.2. Software Configuration ........................................................................................ 99
12.7.2.1. Fastrack Xtend Configuration................................................................................. 99
12.7.2.2. Equipment Configuration.......................................................................................100
13.RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN USING THE FASTRACK XTEND ON TRUCKS
102
13.1. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks................................................ 102
13.2. Technical Constraints on Trucks ............................................................................... 103
14.FASTRACK XTEND ACCESSORIES .............................................................. 104
14.1. Standard Accessories ............................................................................................... 104
14.2. Additional Optional Accessories................................................................................ 104
14.3. Optional Battery........................................................................................................ 104
14.4. Component Recommendations................................................................................. 105
15.RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN USING THE BATTERY ACCESSORY........... 106
15.1. Using the Battery Accessory ..................................................................................... 107
15.2. LED Indicator............................................................................................................ 108

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15.3. Charging Time.......................................................................................................... 108
15.3.1. Charging Specification ....................................................................................... 108
15.4. Ni-MH Battery Level Reading.................................................................................... 109
15.5. DC-IN Detection ....................................................................................................... 109
15.6. Battery Accessory Recommendations and Other Information .................................... 110
16.RELIABILITY STANDARDS: COMPLIANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ... 111
16.1. Reliability Compliance............................................................................................... 111
16.2. Applicable Standards Listing..................................................................................... 111
16.3. Environmental Specifications .................................................................................... 112
16.3.1. Function Status Classification ............................................................................ 113
16.3.2. Reliability Prediction Model ................................................................................ 113
16.3.2.1. Life Stress Tests...................................................................................................113
16.3.2.2. Environmental Resistance Stress Tests.................................................................114
16.3.2.3. Corrosive Resistance Stress Tests........................................................................114
16.3.2.4. Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test ..................................................................115
16.3.2.5. Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests .....................................................................115
16.3.2.6. Handling Resistance Stress Tests.........................................................................117
17.CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE AND RECOMMENDED STANDARDS ....... 118
17.1. Certification Compliance ........................................................................................... 118
17.2. Applicable Standards Listing..................................................................................... 118
18.SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................... 120
18.1. General Safety.......................................................................................................... 120
18.2. Battery Safety........................................................................................................... 121
18.3. Vehicle Safety........................................................................................................... 121
18.4. Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................. 121
18.5. Your Responsibility................................................................................................... 122
19.REFERENCE DOCUMENTS............................................................................ 123
19.1. Sierra Wireless Software Documentation .................................................................. 123
19.2. Firmware Documentation.......................................................................................... 123
19.3. Expansion Card Documentation................................................................................ 124
19.4. Firmware Upgrade Documentation............................................................................ 124
19.5. Other Related Documentation................................................................................... 124
20.LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................................. 125
21.APPENDIX A: PACKAGING ............................................................................ 127
21.1. Contents................................................................................................................... 127
21.1.1. Package Configuration 1.................................................................................... 127
21.1.2. Package Configuration 2.................................................................................... 128
21.1.3. Package Configuration 3.................................................................................... 129
21.1.4. Package Configuration 4.................................................................................... 130
21.2. Physical Characteristics............................................................................................ 131
21.2.1. Packaging Box 1................................................................................................ 131
21.2.2. Packaging Box 2................................................................................................ 131

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22.APPENDIX B: PRODUCT LABELING............................................................. 132
23.APPENDIX C: SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
133
23.1. RF Safety ................................................................................................................. 133
23.1.1. General ............................................................................................................. 133
23.1.2. Exposure to RF Energy...................................................................................... 133
23.1.3. Efficient Terminal Operation............................................................................... 133
23.1.4. Antenna Care and Replacement ........................................................................ 133
23.2. General Safety.......................................................................................................... 134
23.2.1. Driving ............................................................................................................... 134
23.2.2. Electronic Devices ............................................................................................. 134
23.2.3. Vehicle Electronic Equipment............................................................................. 134
23.2.4. Medical Electronic Equipment ............................................................................ 134
23.2.5. Aircraft............................................................................................................... 134
23.2.6. Children............................................................................................................. 135
23.2.7. Blasting Areas ................................................................................................... 135
23.2.8. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres..................................................................... 135

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Fastrack Xtend ........................................................................................................... 19
Figure 2. Suggested Expansion Card Dimension ....................................................................... 29
Figure 3. Functional Architecture ............................................................................................... 31
Figure 4. Fastrack Xtend RF Architecture .................................................................................. 32
Figure 5. Fastrack Xtend Mechanical Drawing ........................................................................... 34
Figure 6. Fastrack Xtend Front Interface.................................................................................... 35
Figure 7. Power Supply Connector ............................................................................................ 36
Figure 8. 15-Pin Serial Connector.............................................................................................. 38
Figure 9. RS232 Serial Link Signals........................................................................................... 40
Figure 10. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 5-wire UART...................................................... 41
Figure 11. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 4-wire UART...................................................... 41
Figure 12. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 2-wire UART...................................................... 42
Figure 13. Equivalent Circuit of CSPK2 Speaker Outputs ............................................................ 45
Figure 14. Mini-USB Connector ................................................................................................... 46
Figure 15. Fastrack Xtend Back Interface .................................................................................... 47
Figure 16. Main RF Connector for the FXT001, FXT002, FXT00, and FXT007............................. 48
Figure 17. Secondary (Diversity) RF connector in FXT003, FXT008, and FXT004 ....................... 50
Figure 18. Reset Sequence Diagram ........................................................................................... 55
Figure 19. Fastrack Xtend Expansion Card Compartment............................................................ 57
Figure 20. 50-pin Expansion Card Connector .............................................................................. 57
Figure 21. Expansion Card Size .................................................................................................. 59
Figure 22. Suggested Expansion Card Dimension ....................................................................... 60
Figure 23. Installation of Ethernet Expansion Card on the Fastrack Xtend.................................... 61
Figure 24. Ethernet Expansion Card Architecture ........................................................................ 62
Figure 25. Ethernet Expansion Card with RJ-45 Interface Cable .................................................. 63
Figure 26. 10-Pin Interface Socket............................................................................................... 63
Figure 27. IO+GPS Expansion Card Architecture......................................................................... 65
Figure 28. IO+GPS Expansion Card ............................................................................................ 66
Figure 29. Installation of IO+GPS Expansion Card on the Fastrack Xtend.................................... 66
Figure 30. 16-Way IO Expander Socket....................................................................................... 67
Figure 31. Expansion Card Removal Procedure .......................................................................... 70
Figure 32. Fastrack Xtend Holding Bridles ................................................................................... 71
Figure 33. Mounting the Fastrack Xtend ...................................................................................... 71
Figure 34. Typical Hardware Configuration for Power Consumption Measurement....................... 98
Figure 35. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks ................................................ 102
Figure 36. Example of an Electrical Connection That May Damage the Fastrack Xtend ............. 103
Figure 37. Fastrack Xtend Optional Battery Accessory............................................................... 106

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Figure 38. Battery with Charger Block Diagram.......................................................................... 106
Figure 39. Fastrack Xtend with Battery Accessory Attached....................................................... 107
Figure 40. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 1 .................................................................. 127
Figure 41. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 2 .................................................................. 128
Figure 42. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 3 .................................................................. 129
Figure 43. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 4 .................................................................. 130
Figure 44. Packaging Box 1....................................................................................................... 131
Figure 45. Packaging Box 2....................................................................................................... 131
Figure 46. Fastrack Xtend Product Labeling .............................................................................. 132

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List of Tables
Table 1: Fastrack Xtend versus Fastrack Supreme................................................................... 17
Table 2: Fastrack Xtend Physical Dimensions .......................................................................... 19
Table 3: Fastrack Xtend Variants.............................................................................................. 19
Table 4: Fastrack Xtend Basic Features ................................................................................... 23
Table 5: Fastrack Xtend Basic Features by Variant................................................................... 26
Table 6: Fastrack Xtend Variants with Corresponding Supported Bands ................................... 32
Table 7: Power Supply Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................... 33
Table 8: Power Supply Connector Pin Description.................................................................... 36
Table 9: GPIO Pin Description.................................................................................................. 37
Table 10: ON/OFF Pin Operation ............................................................................................... 38
Table 11: ON/OFF Pin Description ............................................................................................. 38
Table 12: Serial Connector Pin Description................................................................................. 39
Table 13: Microphone Pin Description ........................................................................................ 43
Table 14: Equivalent Circuits of CMIC2 ...................................................................................... 43
Table 15: Electrical Characteristics of CMIC2 ............................................................................. 43
Table 16: Recommended Microphone Characteristics ................................................................ 44
Table 17: Speaker Outputs Pin Description ................................................................................ 44
Table 18: Electrical Characteristics of CSPK2 ............................................................................ 45
Table 19: Recommended Speaker Characteristics ..................................................................... 45
Table 20: Mini-USB Pin Description............................................................................................ 46
Table 21: USB Electrical Characteristics..................................................................................... 46
Table 22: SIM Socket Pin Description......................................................................................... 48
Table 23: Tx and Rx Frequency Range ...................................................................................... 48
Table 24: Main Receiver Parameters for FXT001, FXT002, FXT006, and FXT007...................... 49
Table 25: Main Transmitter Parameters for FXT001, FXT002, FXT006, and FXT007.................. 49
Table 26: Antenna Specifications for FXT001, FXT002, FXT006, and FXT007 ........................... 50
Table 27: Main Receiver Parameters for FXT003 and FXT008 ................................................... 51
Table 28: Main Transmitter Parameters for FXT003 and FXT008 ............................................... 51
Table 29: Antenna Specifications for FXT003 and FXT008 ......................................................... 52
Table 30: Alarm Mode (Low Power Mode) .................................................................................. 53
Table 31: Fastrack Xtend Reset Status....................................................................................... 54
Table 32: Reset Electrical Characteristics................................................................................... 54
Table 33: Reset Operating Conditions ........................................................................................ 54
Table 34: Fastrack Xtend LED Status......................................................................................... 55
Table 35: Real Time Clock Specifications................................................................................... 56
Table 36: 50-pin Expansion Card Connector Description ............................................................ 58
Table 37: Expansion Card Types for the Fastrack Xtend ............................................................ 61

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Table 38: Basic Features of the Ethernet Expansion Card .......................................................... 61
Table 39: 10-Pin Interface Socket Description ............................................................................ 64
Table 40: Mechanical Characteristics ......................................................................................... 64
Table 41: Electrical Characteristics............................................................................................. 64
Table 42: Extra Current Consumption from DC-IN Source (Typical)............................................ 64
Table 43: Mechanical Characteristics ......................................................................................... 67
Table 44: 16-Way IO Expander Description................................................................................ 67
Table 45: GPIOs Pin Description ................................................................................................ 68
Table 46: Electrical Characteristics............................................................................................. 68
Table 47: Extra Current Consumption from DC-IN Source (Typical)............................................ 68
Table 48: GPS Receiver Frequency ........................................................................................... 69
Table 49: External Antenna Characteristics ................................................................................ 69
Table 50: Receiver Performances .............................................................................................. 69
Table 51: Basic AT Commands to Use with the Fastrack Xtend.................................................. 77
Table 52: <rssi> Value Description ............................................................................................. 78
Table 53: AT+CREG Main Reponses ......................................................................................... 78
Table 54: AT+WMBS Main Reponses ........................................................................................ 79
Table 55: AT+WMBS Band Selection ......................................................................................... 80
Table 56: AT+CPIN Main Responses ......................................................................................... 80
Table 57: Main AT Commands used for the Fastrack Xtend ....................................................... 81
Table 58: No Communications with the Fastrack Xtend Through the Serial Link ......................... 84
Table 59: Receiving a “No Carrier” Message .............................................................................. 85
Table 60: Extended Error Codes ................................................................................................ 86
Table 61: Initial Power Consumption (Typical)*........................................................................... 87
Table 62: Fastrack Xtend Operating Modes................................................................................ 87
Table 63: Fastrack Xtend Operating Modes Feature Availability ................................................. 88
Table 64: Power Consumption of FXT002 in Connected Mode (Typical)..................................... 90
Table 65: Power Consumption of FXT003 in Connected Mode (Typical)..................................... 92
Table 66: Power Consumption of FXT002 in Non-Connected Mode (Typical) ............................. 95
Table 67: Power Consumption of FXT003 in Non-Connected Mode (Typical) ............................. 96
Table 68: List of Recommended Equipments.............................................................................. 99
Table 69: Operating Mode Information ..................................................................................... 100
Table 70: 6-Wire Power Cable Color Coding ............................................................................ 104
Table 71: List of Recommended Accessories ........................................................................... 105
Table 72: Battery Specifications ............................................................................................... 107
Table 73: LED Indicator Status................................................................................................. 108
Table 74: Battery Accessory Charging Time ............................................................................. 108
Table 75: Charging Specifications (Typical).............................................................................. 108
Table 76: AT+WIOR in GPIO1 Responses ............................................................................... 109
Table 77: Standards Conformity for the Fastrack Xtend Series ................................................. 111

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Table 78: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Fastrack Xtend ............................... 111
Table 79: Operating Class Temperature Range........................................................................ 112
Table 80: ISO Failure Mode Severity Classification................................................................... 113
Table 81: Life Stress Tests....................................................................................................... 113
Table 82: Environmental Resistance Stress Tests .................................................................... 114
Table 83: Corrosive Resistance Stress Tests ........................................................................... 114
Table 84: Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Tests .................................................................... 115
Table 85: Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests......................................................................... 115
Table 86: Handling Resistance Stress Tests............................................................................. 117
Table 87: Standards Conformity for the Fastrack Xtend Series ................................................. 118
Table 88: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Fastrack Xtend Series..................... 118

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1. Overview
The Fastrack Xtend series is a range of self-contained programmable gateways supporting
EGSM/GPRS/EGDE 850/900/1800/1900 quad band, WCDMA 850/1900/2100 and CDMA2000
1XRTT (IS-2000) that is especially designed for M2M systems. For the 3G versions of the Fastrack
Xtend, UMTS and HSxPA connectivity are also available for users.
The Fastrack Xtend also offers an Expansion Card interface accessible for customer use. Expanding
application features is easy by simply plugging in an Expansion Card.
Fully certified, the Fastrack Xtend offers quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS and EGPRS
Class 10 (12*) capabilities, Tri Band WCDMA/FDD (850/1900/2100) (Band I, II, V) UMTS / HSxPA;
and it also supports the Sierra Wireless Software Suite. The Sierra Wireless Software Suite is the
world’s most comprehensive cellular development environment, which allows embedded standard
ANSI C applications to be natively executed directly on the Intelligent Embedded Module. For more
information about Sierra Wireless Software Suite, refer to the documents listed in section 19
Reference Documents.
Note: * EGPRS Class 12 capabilities are only available for 3G versions of the Fastrack Xtend.
Only the 3G version of the Fastrack Xtend supports WCDMA. The CDMA version only supports
CDMA2000 1xRTT.
This document does not cover the programmable capabilities available through the Sierra Wireless
Software Suite.

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1.1. Comparison with the Fastrack Supreme
The following table lists the main feature differences between the various Fastrack Xtend variants and the Fastrack Supreme (10 and 20).

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Table 1: Fastrack Xtend versus Fastrack Supreme
Feature
FXT001
FXT002
FXT003
FXT004
FXT006
FXT007
FXT008
Fastrack
Supreme 10
Fastrack
Supreme 20
GSM
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
900
1800
850
1900
WCDMA
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
850
1900
2100
CDMA 2000
1xRTT
800
1900
800
1900
800
1900
800
1900
800
1900
800
1900
800
1900
800
1900
800
1900
GPRS
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
Class10
Class12
No
EDGE
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Expansion
Card
Flexibility
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Micro-Fit
Connector
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
4-pin
10-pin
Secondary
RF
Interface
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
USB
Interface
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Serial Port
Auto Shut
Down
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No

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Feature
FXT001
FXT002
FXT003
FXT004
FXT006
FXT007
FXT008
Fastrack
Supreme 10
Fastrack
Supreme 20
RTC Back
Up Battery
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Battery
Accessory
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
For more information on the features available on the various Fastrack Xtend variants, refer to Table 4: Fastrack Xtend Basic Features and Table 5: Fastrack
Xtend Basic Features by Variant.

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1.2. Overall Dimensions
Figure 1. Fastrack Xtend
Table 2: Fastrack Xtend Physical Dimensions
Length
89 mm
Width
60 mm
Thickness
30 mm
Weight
97g for FXT001 and FXT002; 120g for FXT003 and FXT008
1.3. Fastrack Xtend Variants
Table 3: Fastrack Xtend Variants
Part Number
Fastrack Xtend Variant Description
FXT001
EGSM Quad Band + CL10 GPRS
FXT002
EGSM Quad Band + CL 10 GPRS + EDGE
FXT003
EGSM Quad Band + CL 12 GPRS + EDGE + HSxPA + Tri Band WCDMA
FXT004
CDMA2000 1XRTT Dual Band with GPS L1 supported
FXT006
EGSM Quad Band + CL10 GPRS + Embedded SIM
FXT007
EGSM Quad Band + CL 10 GPRS + EDGE + Embedded SIM
FXT008
EGSM Quad Band + CL 12 GPRS + EDGE + HSxPA + Tri Band WCDMA + Embedded
SIM
Note: Available wireless interfaces will vary depending on the Fastrack Xtend variant. Refer to Table 5:
Fastrack Xtend Basic Features for more details on the basic features available on each Fastrack
Xtend variant.

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1.4. Connections
One 10-pin Micro-Fit Power Supply Connector
USB 2.0
One 15-pin Sub-D Serial Interface
SIM Interface
Antenna Interface
SMA Main
SMA Diversity (3G-HSxPA version) for FXT003 and FXT008; or SMA GPS-One (1xRTT
version) for FXT004
1.5. Interfaces
1.5.1. Fastrack Xtend
Power Supply
3V/1V8 SIM Interface
USB Slave Interface
Serial Link (UART1)
ON/OFF
Boot
Reset
Audio Interface
2 GPIOs
LED Status Indicator
Battery Accessory Interface (Optional)
1.5.2. Internal Expansion Card
1 –Secondary Serial Link (UART2)
6 –GPIOs
2 –SPI Bus
1 –ADC
1 –DAC
1 –PCM
1 –Interrupt
Reset access to the embedded module
Boot access to the embedded module
2.8V supply from the Fastrack Xtend
4V supply from the Fastrack Xtend
2.8V Digital supply from the embedded module
1.8V Digital supply from the embedded module
Access to 4.75 to 32V DC-IN