Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400 User manual

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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 AirLink GX400 are used in a normal manner
with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400 should not be
used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in personal
hazard or risk 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 AirLink GX400, or for failure of the Sierra
Wireless AirLink GX400 to transmit or receive such data.
Safety and
Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400 in areas where blasting is in
progress, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or near any
equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such
areas, the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400 MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra
Wireless AirLink GX400 can transmit signals that could interfere with this
equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink AirLink GX400 in any aircraft, whether
the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless AirLink
GX400 MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless AirLink
GX400 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 AirLink GX400 may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless
AirLink GX400 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 offense.
Limitation of
Liability The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND
ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS
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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Contents
Introduction to the GX400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ACEware™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Simplified Deployment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Monitor and Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ACEview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Connecting to Your Cellular Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HSPA+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
UMTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connection Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Virtual Serial Port (VSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IPsec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
GRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Events Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Software Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tools and Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Consumption: (@12V DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Standards/Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Host Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Interface Port Pin-Outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing and Activating AirLink GX400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Physical Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Activating the AirLink GX400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Updating AirLink GX400 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Confirming the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Configuring Through ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
GPS Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting to a Computer or Other Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
USB OTG Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
LED Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Light Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Configuring the AirLink GX400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Capturing External Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Digital Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Power Modes and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Effect on Device State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Monitoring Power-In Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States) . . . .37
Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Antenna Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
WEEE Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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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.
Its high-precision GPS receiver, coupled with the rich embedded
intelligence provided by ALEOS™ technology, make the GX400 the
perfect choice for a broad set of applications requiring superior
remote management capabilities.
Figure 1-1: AirLink GX400
ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the Sierra Wireless
AirLink product, simplifies installation, operation and maintenance of
any deployment, and provides an always-on, always-aware intelligent
connection for mission-critical applications. ALEOS enables:
•Persistent Network Connectivity
•Over-The-Air (OTA) Upgrades
•Wireless Optimized TCP/IP
•Real-Time Notification
•Real-Time GPS Reporting
•GPS Store and Forward
•Packet Level Diagnostics
•Device Management & Control
•Protocol Spoofing
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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.
Figure 1-3: ACEware Logo
The ACEware suite encompasses an application internal to the firmware
(ACEmanager) and Windows-based applications (ACEview, ACEnet, and Modem
Doctor). You can download the applications and their user guides from the Sierra
Wireless AirLink Solutions web site: http://www.sierrawireless.com/support.
Contact your dealer or Sierra Wireless representative for any further information.
Note: ACEview requires the Microsoft .NET Framework v. 2.0 and Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later. You can obtain the Microsoft .NET Framework from
Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com/.
ACEmanager
ACEmanager, the AceWare remote configuration and monitoring tool, simplifies
deployment and provides extensive monitoring, control, and management
capabilities. ACEmanager gives you the power to monitor and control your Sierra
Wireless AirLink communications platforms in real-time.
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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.
Monitor and Control
ACEmanager allows an administrator to remotely monitor a modem’s status,
health and configuration settings. The user interface displays signal strength, cell
site information, byte counters and error conditions, enabling you to pinpoint any
issues and troubleshoot immediately.
ACEmanager enables remote configuration and parameter settings to be
changed or reset instantly over the air, change a device’s port configuration, IP
address settings, GPS settings, and much more. After configuring one modem,
use the template feature to copy that device configuration to other devices.
Tip: Configuration steps and examples in this guide use ACEmanager.
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ACEview
ACEview is an efficient status and connection monitoring application with a low-
profile, 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.
With the GX400 in Ethernet Public mode, only one device connected to the
Ethernet port will receive the public IP address which is the one provided by the
cellular network. In Ethernet Private mode, with a hub or switch connected to the
Ethernet port, the GX400 will provide NAT for a range of computers or other
devices connected to the switch or hub and Internet access to all of them.
Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses
There are two types of addresses on networks: dynamic and static.
•Dynamic addresses are assigned on a “need to have” basis. Your GX400
might not always receive the same address each time it connects with your
cellular provider.
•Static addresses are permanently assigned to a particular account and will
always be used whenever your GX400 connects to the Internet. The IP
address will not be given to anyone else.
Most ISPs (cellular included) use dynamic IP addresses rather than static IP
addresses since it allows them to reuse a smaller number of IP addresses for a
large number of customers. A dynamic IP address is suitable for many common
Internet uses, such as web browsing, looking up data on another computer
system, or other client functions (such as data only being sent out or only being
received after an initial request).
Tip: If your account with your cellular provider includes a dynamic IP address and you
need a static IP, please consult your your cellular provider representative for more infor-
mation about changing your account for static IP support.
If you need to contact your GX400, a device connected to the GX400, or a host
system using the GX400 from the Internet, you need to have a known IP (such as
one which is static) or domain name (an IP address which is converted by a DNS
server into a word based name). If you have a dynamic IP address for your
modem, you can use a Dynamic DNS service (such as IP Manager) to translate
your IP address into to a domain name.
Caution: If you want to connect remotely to your GX400 using TCP/IP, the IP address
given to your modem by your cellular provider cannot be a private or internal IP address
(e.g., a special private network) unless you are on the same network or inside that
network’s firewall (e.g., with frame relay).
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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.
HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) is a cellular technology which most closely
resembles a broadband synchronous connection. The upload and download
speeds are maximized to provide a faster throughput, reaching speeds up to 2.0
Mbit/s for the uplink and 7.2 Mbit/s for the downlink.
HSPA+ falls back to HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, or GPRS (in order of precedence).
This feature allows you to have seamless connectivity no matter where your
GX400 is.
UMTS
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) supports up to 1920 kbit/s
data transfer rates, although most users can expect performance up to 384 kbit/s.
A UMTS network uses a pair of 5 MHz channels, one in the 1900 MHz range for
uplink and one in the 2100 MHz range for downlink.
EDGE
EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) provides end-to-end packet data
services with an enhanced connectivity building on GPRS technology and using
the established GSM networks. EDGE provides higher transmission rates and
better transmission quality for data than GPRS. EDGE can carry data at speeds
typically up to 384 kbit/s in packet mode.
When EDGE is not available, your GX400 will fall-back to GPRS for the
connection to your cellular provider to provide continued connectivity.
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is packet-switched with many users
sharing the same transmission channel, but only transmitting when they have
data to send. This means that the total available bandwidth can be immediately
dedicated to those users who are actually sending at any given moment,
providing higher utilization where users only send or receive data intermittently.
GPRS provides speeds of 30–70 kbps with bursts up to 170 kbps.
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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.
It is recommended that you use a USB 2.0 cable with your GX400 and connect
directly to your computer for best throughput.
Virtual Serial Port (VSP)
The GX400 supports one virtual serial port over USB. This VSP can be used to
send AT commands or to run such serial-based applications such as
HyperTerminal®.
Networking
IPsec
The IP protocol that drives the Internet is inherently insecure. Internet Protocol
Security (IPsec), which is a standards-based protocol, secures communications
of IP packets over public networks.
IPsec is a common network layer security control and is used to create a virtual
private network (VPN).
The advantages of the IPsec feature includes:
•Data Protection: Data Content Confidentiality allows users to protect their
data from any unauthorized view, because the data is encrypted (encryption
algorithms are used).
•Access Control: Access Control implies a security service that prevents
unauthorized use of a Security Gateway, a network behind a gateway or
bandwidth on that network.
•Data Origin Authentication: Data Origin Authentication verifies the actual
sender, thus eliminating the possibility of forging the actual sender’s identifi-
cation by a third-party.
•Data Integrity: Data Integrity Authentication allows both ends of the communi-
cation 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.
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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. Non-IP packets that are sent over the GRE tunnel need to
be first encapsulated. Hence, ALEOS is used to configure and encapsulate non-
IP packets and transmit over IP through the GRE tunnel.
Applications
Events Reporting
Events Reporting is the AirLink modem’s new software feature provided via
ACEmanager. It allows the users to generate reports from the events that take
place. Event Reporting Protocol is an intuitive embedded protocol, which
automatically formats the messages based on an event trigger. The messages
generated are then reported to the remote server.
Software
The GX400 modem comes with the following software:
•ACEview, the software for the GX400 which allows you to monitor your
connections.
•The driver that forms the interface between the GX400 and your Windows
operating system when using USB virtual Ethernet or USB virtual serial.
•The firmware that is stored in non-volatile memory and includes
ACEmanager.
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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 con-
troller 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.
•Connect the radio antennas.
•Connect a notebook computer and other input/output
(I/O) devices.
•Interpret the LEDs on the GX400 and the indicators in the ACEview software.
This User Guide is provided as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file on the
installation CD or from the Sierra Wireless support website.
Software Documentation
Refer to the ALEOS 4.2.1 configuration User Guide for further details related to
device configuration and management. Chapters in this user guide explain the
paramenters in ACEmanager and provide relevant configuration detail, including
user scenarios for certain sections in the user guide.
Tools and Reference Documents
User Guide Description
ALEOS User Guide This document discusses software configuration in ACEmanager and explains all the
ALEOS features.
ACEview User Guide This document explains the use of this utility tools which is used to view and monitor the
connection state of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device.
AceNet 3.0 User
Guide This document explains the use of AceNet services for the remote management of Sierra Wireless AirLink devices.
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•Interface Port Pin-
Outs
•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)
·GSM
Bands
•Five-band for WCDMA/HSPA+
·800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz
•Five-band receive diversity
·800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz
•Quad Band GSM/GPRS
·850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Environmental
•Operating Temperature:
·-30° to 70° Celsius
•Storage Temperature:
·-40° to 85° Celsius
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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 Connection:
·Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA
·Receive Diversity - 50 Ohm SMA
·GPS - 50 Ohm SMA
Warning: Antennas must not be installed closer than 20 cm from people.
Dimensions
•143mm x 96mm x 44 (5.5 in x 3.8 in x 1.7 in)
•396 grams (14 oz)
Supported Protocols
•TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, SMS, MSCI, NMEA, TAIP, and
GPS
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