Sierra Wireless AirLink RV50 Series Installation manual

AirLink RV50 Series
Hardware User Guide
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Rev 6

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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 product are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the
Sierra Wireless product 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 product, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless product
to transmit or receive such data.
Safety and
Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless product in areas where blasting is in progress, 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 product
MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless product can transmit signals that could
interfere with this equipment.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless product 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.
The RV50 Series platform is classified to ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2016 and CSA C22.2#213
and are suitable for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D T4, and Class I Zone
2 Group IIC T4 classified Hazardous Locations.
The following warnings and instructions apply:
Warning: EXPLOSION HAZARD–SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR
SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2 and CLASS I, ZONE 2.
Avertissement : RISQUE D’EXPLOSION–LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT
RENDRE CE MATERIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION
2 et CLASSE I, ZONE 2.
Warning: EXPLOSION HAZARD–DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS
THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
Avertissement : RISQUE D’EXPLOSION-NE PAS DEBRANCHER TANT QUE LE CIRCUIT
EST SOUS TENSION, A MOINS QU’IL NE S’AGISSE D’UN EMPLACEMENT NON DANGEREUX.
Warning: DO NOT USE THE USB CONNECTOR IN A HAZARDOUS AREA.
Avertissement : NE PAS UTILISER DE CONNECTEUR USB DANS LES ENVIRONNEMENTS
DANGEREUX.
Warning: DO NOT USE THE RESET BUTTON IN A HAZARDOUS AREA.

Preface
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Avertissement : NE PAS UTILISER LE BOUTON DE RESET DANS UN ENVIRONNEMENT
DANGEREUX.
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SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT,
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AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR
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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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Contact
Information
Sales information and technical
support, including warranty and returns
Web: sierrawireless.com/company/contact-us/
Global toll-free number: 1-877-687-7795
6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
Corporate and product information Web: sierrawireless.com

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Contents
Introduction to the RV50 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Gateway Configuration and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Saving Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sample Power Consumption Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Thermal Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dual SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Network Operator Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Certification and Interoperability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mobile Network Operator Certification: RV50 (Pending for the RV50X) . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RV50 Series Hardware and Software Specifications at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Environmental Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tools and Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 1—Insert the SIM Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 2—Connect the Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 3—Connect the Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Step 4—Connect the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cable Strain Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DC Voltage Transients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Grounding the RV50 Series Gateway Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Connector on the RV50 Series Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Step 5—Check the gateway operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ethernet LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Step 6—Startup and Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring with AMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Transitioning from a Raven Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Step 7—Mounting the RV50 Series Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Flat Surface Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DIN Rail Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reboot the RV50 Series Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reset the RV50 Series Gateway to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
RV50 Series Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Radio Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Carrier Aggregation Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
GNSS Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SIM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reliability Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Important Information for North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Notice for Brazilian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
DC Power Cable (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
AC Power Adapter Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
AC Power Adapter Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
AC Power Adapter Reliability and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
AC Power Adapter Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
AC Power Adapter EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
AC Power Adapter Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
AC Power Adapter Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Certified Antennas for Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Acronyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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1
1: Introduction to the RV50 Series
This hardware user guide is for the Sierra Wireless®AirLink®RV50 and the RV50X
gateways. Table 1-1 compares the two gateways. Features and specifications described in
this user guide apply to both gateways unless otherwise noted.
The RV50 Series gateways are compact, intelligent and fully-featured communications
platforms that provide real-time wireless capabilities for fixed and mobile applications.
They are intended for use in industrial settings such as:
•Remotely monitoring and controlling infrastructure and surveillance equipment on
pipelines, meters, pumps and valves in any energy, utility, or industrial application
•Tracking the location of heavy equipment and assets in the field
•Providing reliable Internet access to a mobile workforce
The RV50 Series gateway has multiple communication ports including serial, Ethernet,
and USB ports. The power connector has one GPlO pin for remote monitoring and control
and one ignition sense pin to turn the gateway on and off.
The RV50 is an LTE cellular gateway that supports a variety of radio band options,
including 3G HSPA+ or CDMA EV-DO mobile broadband technology.
The RV50X is an LTE-Advanced cellular gateway that supports LTE and HSPA+ radio
bands.
The RV50 Series gateways, with their rich feature set, configurable with the included
ALEOS software, are the perfect choice for a broad set of IoT solutions.
Key Features
•High-performance LTE-Advanced support (RV50X only)
•LTE performance at 2G power consumption (less than 1 W in idle mode)
•State of the art LTE coverage:
·RV50—11 LTE frequency bands
·RV50X—21 LTE frequency bands
•Product variants:
·RV50: Single product variant for all major North American operators
·RV50X: Two variants —One for North America and Europe and one for Asia Pacific
•Fully automatic network operator switching; just insert the SIM card
•Provides network connectivity via Ethernet, Serial, and USB
•Gigabit Ethernet support (10/100/1000)
•Remote configuration, software update, and monitoring with AirLink Management
Service (ALMS)
Table 1-1: Product Comparison
Feature RV50 RV50X
Supported Radio
Frequency Band
LTE, with fallback to
HSPA and CDMA
LTE-Advanced, with
fallback to HSPA+
Maximum Data
Throughput
100 Mbps 300 Mbps

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•Meets industrial-grade certifications including Class 1 Div 2, Class I Zone 2, MIL-
STD-810G, IP64 ingress protection
•Supports up to 5 VPN tunnels to support secure communications over cellular
networks
•Events engine for alert reporting to third party server platforms
•ALEOS Application Framework (AAF) offers real-time onboard data processing
•Built-in, class-leading voltage transient protection provides superior reliability and
continuous operation
•E-Mark and SAEJ1455 for shock and vibration
•Active GNSS for tracking equipment
•Preprogrammed low voltage disconnect to prevent battery drain
•Security via Remote Authentication (RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP) to centrally manage
gateway access
•Industry leading warranty includes support, software updates, and advance
replacement
•Power Saving Features, including:
·Processor Power Saving Mode
·LED power saving mode
·Standby mode
·Power saving strategies such as turning off unused interfaces (USB, Serial,
Ethernet), turning off GNSS, and adjusting the Ethernet data rate
•Multi-function digital input, analog input, switchable low side current sink, and high
side configurable pull-up
For information on configuring these features, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration
User Guide.

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Description
Figure 1-1: RV50 Series Gateway Connectors, LEDs and SIM Card Holder
Power Connector
(See Connect the Power on page 25.)
SIM Card holder (See Insert the
SIM Card on page 18)
Front Panel
Cellular Antenna Connector Diversity
Antenna Connector
Back Panel
9-pin RS-232 Serial Port
USB 2.0 Micro-AB Port
(See Ethernet Port on page 24.)
(See Connect the Antennas
on page 22.)
(See Connect the Antennas on page 22.) (See Serial Port on page 24.)
(See USB Port on page 24.)
Reset button
(See Reboot the RV50 Series Gateway and
Reset the RV50 Series Gateway to Factory
Default Settings on page 45.)
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
GPS Antenna Connector
LEDs (See LED Behavior on page 38.)
(See Connect the Antennas on page 22.)

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Gateway Configuration and Management
You can configure and manage your RV50 Series gateway using:
• ACEmanager —a browser-based gateway management application
Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide available for download at
source.sierrawireless.com.
• AirLink Management Service (ALMS)—a cloud-based gateway management
service provided by Sierra Wireless
For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com/ALMS or contact your Sierra Wire-
less distributor.
• AirLink Mobility Manager (AMM)—a Network Management solution that provides a
consolidated view of the entire vehicle fleet and enables simplified management,
control and monitoring of connected AirLink routers.
• AT Commands
For a complete list of AT Commands, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User
Guide.
Power Modes
The AirLink RV50 Series gateway has three power modes:
•On—The CPU and the radio are on. The current draw is 900 mW (75 mA @ 12 VDC)
when the gateway is idle (i.e. no traffic is being sent or received).
•Standby—The CPU and the radio are off, but can be woken by an I/O input or at a
configured time. Current draw is 53 mW (4.4 mA @ 12 VDC).
•Off—All power is switched off. Ignition is low, but Vin remains connected. Current
draw is 11 mW (0.9 mA @ 12 VDC).
Power Saving Features
Table 1-2 provides a quick reference to the RV50 Series power saving features. For more
information, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.
If you are transitioning from a Raven XT or Raven XE to the RV50 Series gateway and
require the RV50 Series gateway to operate with a comparable level of power
consumption, see Transitioning from a Raven Gateway on page 41.

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Table 1-2: Power Saving Features
Feature Where to configure
in ACEmanager
Notes
Processor Power
Savings Mode
Services > Power
Management
This feature optimizes idle power consumption.
Recommended for customers who require the best power
consumption efficiency, for example in battery or solar
powered applications. Enabling this feature saves energy by
reducing performance where possible.
LED Power Saving In LED power saving mode:
•Signal LED is off when the signal strength is good or
average, but still alerts you when there is no signal or a
poor signal.
•Network LED is off when there is a network connection,
but alerts you when the gateway is connecting to a
network and when there is a problem with the network
connection.
For more details, see LED Behavior on page 38.
Disable USB Port LAN > USB
Disable Ethernet Port LAN > Ethernet
Set Ethernet Data Rate LAN > Ethernet >
Advanced
Ethernet data rates can be set to Auto, 100 Mbits, 10 Mbits. If
your use case does not require a Gigabit Ethernet connection,
choosing a slower rate results in substantial power savings.
When set to 10 or 100 Mbits, both sides of the link must be set
to the same fixed speed and duplex settings. If you are unable
to ensure that both sides of the link have exactly the same
fixed settings, it is best to use Auto.
Disable Serial Port Serial > Port
Configuration
Disable GNSS GPS > Global Settings GNSS is disabled by default.
Ignition Shutdown Delay Services > Power
Management
If the RV50 Series gateway is installed in a vehicle, connect
the ignition sense pin (Pin 3) on the DC power cable to the
vehicle ignition and configure the RV50 Series gateway to shut
down after a configured delay once the ignition is turned off.
Low Voltage Disconnect The RV50 Series gateway enters standby mode when the
voltage reaches a user-defined threshold to prevent excessive
battery drain in battery-operated systems.
Standby (Time-based) The RV50 Series gateway is in standby mode and
automatically wakes up periodically, for example hourly or
daily.
Standby (I /O-based) The RV50 Series gateway is in standby mode and
automatically wakes up on configured I/O input.

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Sample Power Consumption Scenarios
Table 1-3: Power Consumption Scenarios
Scenario Radio Ethernet Serial USB GNSS Processor
Power
Saving
Mode
LED
Power
Saving
Mode
Powera
Standby Mode — — — — — — — 53 mW
(4.4 mA)
Low Power —
Serial
Idle
Attached
Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled 885 mW
(73.7 mA)
Low Power —
Ethernet
Idle
Attached
10 BaseT
Full duplex
Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled 900 mW
(75 mA)
Typical
without Power
Saving
Features
Attached
and
connected
(+20 dBm
LTE)
100 BaseT
Full duplex
Enabled
Idle
Enabled
Idle
Enabled
Active
antenna
Disabled Disabled 3700 mW
(308.3 mA)
RV50X Only—
Maximum
without Power
Saving
Features
Attached
and
connected
(+23 dBm
LTE-A)
1000
BaseT Full
duplex
(maximum
throughput)
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Active
antenna
Disabled Disabled 5500 mW
(458.3 mA)
RV50 Only —
Peak without
Power Saving
Featuresb
Attached
and
connected
(+32 dBm
1 up/
1 down
GSM/
GPRS/
EDGE
bursts)
1000
BaseT Full
duplex
(maximum
throughput)
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Active
antenna
Disabled Disabled 8000 mW
(666.6 mA)
Inrush Current 1.5 A @ 12 V (Averaged over 100 s)
a. Power consumption was measured at 12 V.
b. Peak without power saving is similar to Maximum without power saving, but measured as a maximum burst over a limited time.

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Thermal Output
Dual SIM
The AirLink RV50 Series gateway has two SIM card slots. You can decide which slot is the
Primary SIM card. When the gateway is powered on or reboots, it automatically connects
to the network associated with the Primary SIM card. If no card is present in that slot, it
connects to the network associated with the Secondary SIM card. If configured to do so,
data usage is tracked independently on both SIM cards. SIM PIN configuration is also
available for both SIM cards. This feature allows users to install SIM cards for two different
network operators, use one SIM card initially and later change network operators by
configuring the new SIM card to be the Primary SIM card.
Network Operator Switching
The North American AirLink RV50 Series gateway comes preloaded with multiple versions
of radio module firmware. When the gateway is powered on, it checks the stored radio
module firmware versions and automatically loads the appropriate version for the installed
Primary SIM card onto the radio module. While Network Operator Switching is in
progress, the LEDs sequentially flash green (green LED chase).
If there is no SIM card installed in the Primary SIM card slot, the gateway uses the
firmware associated with the SIM card in the Secondary SIM card slot.
This feature, which is intended for North American products, makes it possible to use a
single hardware variant on multiple operator networks.
Accessories
The following items come with the RV50 Series gateway:
•DC power cable
•Mounting screws
•Quick Start Guide
The following items can be ordered separately from Sierra Wireless:
•Universal AC power adapter
Table 1-4: Thermal Output Specifications
Scenario Power (Watts) BTU/Hour
Standby 0.053 0.180
Low Power Serial 0.885 3.020
Low Power Ethernet 0.900 3.070
Typical without power saving features 3.700 12.620
RV50X only: Max without power saving 5.500 18.770
RV50 only: Peak without power saving 827.300

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·Voltage input: 100–240 VAC
·Current output: 1.5 A
·Part number: 2000492
•DIN rail mounting bracket (See DIN Rail Mount on page 43.)
Warranty
The RV50 Series gateway comes with a 3-year warranty, and has an optional 2-year
warranty extension.

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2: Specifications at a Glance
This chapter gives a brief summary of RV50 Series gateway features.
For additional information see RV50 Series Specifications on page 47.
Certification and Interoperability
Mobile Network Operator Certification: RV50
(Pending for the RV50X)
•Verizon Wireless
•AT&T
•Sprint
•T-Mobile USA
•US Cellular
•Rogers
•Bell
•Telus
Emissions / Immunity •CE (Including EMC Test case for vehicle installation
EN302489)
•ACMA RCM
•FCC
•Industry Canada
Safety •CB Scheme
•UL 60950
Industry Certification
for Vehicles
•E-Mark (UN ECE Regulation 10.04), ISO7637-2
•SAE J1455 (Shock & Vibration)
Environmental
Compliance
•RoHS 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
•WEEE
•REACH
•Halogen-free PCB
Hazardous
Environments
•Class 1 Div 2 and Class I Zone 2: C22.2 No. 213
(Canada) and ISA 12.12.01
GSM/UMTS
Certifications
•PTCRB
•GCF-CC
•RED

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Specifications at a Glance
Table 2-1: Hardware and Software Specifications
Network Technology See Radio Frequency Bands on page 47.
Host Interfaces •10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet
•RS-232 serial port
•USB 2.0 Micro-AB connector
•3 SMA antenna connectors (LTE, Diversity, Active GNSS)
SIM Card Interface Two mini-SIM (2FF) slots
Input / Output
For more information, see page 32.
Configurable I/O pin on power connector
•Digital Input
•High side configurable internal pull-up (to Vin) resistor
•Analog input
•Open collector output/low side sink
Power Adapter Pins 4-Pin connector:
•Power
•Ground
•Configurable digital I/O and analog voltage input sensing
•Configurable ignition sense
Reset Manual reset button or using ACEmanager
LEDs 4 LEDs:
•Network
•Signal
•Activity
•Power
Mechanical Specifications
For mechanical drawings, see Mechanical
Specifications on page 59.
•119 mm × 34 mm × 85 mm (94 mm including connectors)
4.69 in. × 1.34 in. × 3.35 (3.70 in. including connectors)
•320 g (11.3 oz.)
•Housing—The RV50 Series gateway is made of ruggedized
powder-coated aluminum.
•RoHS—The RV50 series gateway complies with the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS). This directive
restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of
various types of electronic and electrical equipment.
Screw Torque Settings •DIN rail mount screws
(for attaching the RV Series to the DIN rail)
1.1 N-m (10 in-lb)
•Antennas
Finger tight (5–7in-lb.) is sufficient and the max torque should
not go beyond 1.1 N-m (10 in-lb).
Operating Voltage Input voltage: 7–36V
Maximum ripple voltage to guarantee analog input accuracy: 100
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Power Consumption See page 12.
GNSS Technology
For GNSS bias information, see GNSS
Technology on page 57.
•Channels—Maximum 30 channels (16 GPS, 14 GLONASS),
simultaneous tracking
•Protocol —NMEA 0183 V3.0
•Acquisition time:
•Hot start: 1 second
•Warm start: 29 seconds
•Cold start: 32 seconds
Measured with signal strength = -135 dBm
•Accuracy:
•Horizontal: < 2 m (50%); < 5 m (90%)
•Altitude: < 4 m (50%), < 8 m (90%)
•Velocity: < 0.2 m/s
•Tracking sensitivity: -160 dBm
•Operational limits: Altitude < 6000 m or velocity
< 360 km/h (223 mph)
Either limit may be exceeded, but not both.
•Datum: WGS84
Protocols •Network: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS
•Routing: NAT, Host Port Routing, DHCP, PPPoE, VLAN, VRRP,
Reliable Static Route
•Applications: SMS, Telnet/SSH, Reverse Telnet, SMTP, SNMP,
SNTP, Reliable Static Routing
•Serial: TCP/UDP PAD mode, Modbus (ASCII, RTU, Variable),
PPP
•GNSS: NMEA 0183 V 3.0, TAIP, RAP, Xora
Custom Applications Use ALEOS Application Framework (AAF) to develop your own
applications to run on the RV50 and leverage the AirLink M2M Cloud
platform.
•Lua language coding platform
•Remote application management
•Eclipse-based IDE
•Integrated real-time debugging
VPN •IPSec, GRE, and SSL Tunnel VPN clients
•Up to 5 VPN tunnels
•IKE encryption
Security •Port Forwarding
•Port Filtering
•DMZ
•Trusted IPs
•MAC Filtering
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Environmental Testing
Authentication •LDAP
•RADIUS
•TACACS+
Events Reporting •Event Types: digital input, GNSS/AVL, network parameters,
data usage, timer, power, gateway temperature
•Report types: SMS, email, SNMP trap, relay output, GNSS RAP
reports, Events Protocol Message to Server
Table 2-1: Hardware and Software Specifications (Continued)
Test Method Category Description
MIL-STD-810G,
Test method 514.6
IEC 60068-2-64
Vibration Frequency range: 10 Hz–150 Hz
Spectrum level: 2.24G on all axes for 8 hours/axis
Operating mode: powered on
MIL-STD-810G,
Test method 516.6
Mechanical Shock Half-sine 40G, 15–23 ms,
(+/-X, +/-Y, +/-Z directions, 10 times per axis)
Operating mode: powered on
SAE J1455 for
heavy-duty vehicles
Shock and
Vibration
•Vibration: Section 4.10.4.2 Cab Mount
•Shock: Section 4.11.3.4 Operational Shock
MIL-STD-810G,
Test methods
501.5, 502.5
Temperature Rugged category: -30 °C to 70 °C
2-hour soak each temp high/low 3 cycles
ramp <= 3 °C/minute
Operating mode: powered on
MIL-STD-810G,
Test methods
501.5, 502.5
Temperature Rugged category: -40 °C to 85 °C
2-hour soak each temp high/low 50 cycles
ramp <= 3 °C/minute
Operating mode: unpowered
MIL-STD-810G,
Test method 507.5
Humidity 10 × 48-hour cycles:
•4-hour ramp to 60 °C (95% humidity), hold 8 hours
•4-hour ramp down to 30 °C (85% to 95% relative
humidity), hold 21 hours
•1-hour ramp down to 20 °C, hold 4 hours
•1-hour ramp up to 30 °C, hold 5 hours
Operating mode: powered on
IEC 60529 Water
Resistancea
Subject to spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up
to 60° on either side of the vertical for 10 minutes.
Operating mode: unpowered
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic
Discharge
+/-2 kV, +/-4 kV, +/-6 kV, +/-8 kV (Contact and Air)
+/-15 kV (Air at antenna connector)
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IEC 60068-2-32 Free Fall Test 1 m drop height
6 drops onto concrete, 2 per axis: X, Y, Z
Operating mode: unpowered
IEC 60068-2-70
Part 2, Test Xb
Marking The markings are rubbed with water for 10 cycles, then
with lubricating oil for 10 cycles.
Operating mode: unpowered
ISTA 2A 2001,
test categories 1,
4, 5, & 6
Package In shipping packaging.
Cargo vibration and drop test.
a. Ingress protection rating is IP64 (if RJ-45 ports are connected)
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3: Installation and Startup
This chapter shows how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless RV50 Series
gateway. It also describes the front panel LEDs, and I/O functionality.
Note: Field wiring and connections in hazardous locations must be connected as per the wiring
methods requirement for Class 2 circuits mentioned in the National Electric Code and the Canadian
Electric Code.
Note: The RV50 Series gateway installation must be done by a qualified technician.
Tools and Materials Required
•Power supply — AC or DC (DC power cable is supplied by Sierra Wireless)
•A SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator)
•#1 Phillips screwdriver
•Laptop computer with Ethernet cable
•LTE MIMO antennas — Main and Diversity
•Optional—GPS antenna
•Optional—a 9-pin connection cable for the RS-232 port
•Optional—DIN Rail Mounting Bracket kit (available from Sierra Wireless)
Caution: The gateway has a hardened case for use in industrial and extreme environments. If you
are installing it in these types of environments, use cables designed and specified for use in these
types of environments to avoid cable failure.
Installation Overview
The steps for a typical installation are:
1. Insert the SIM card(s)—page 21.
2. Connect the antennas—page 22.
3. Connect the data cables—page 23.
4. Connect the power—page 25.
5. Check the gateway operation—page 37.
6. Connect a laptop and configure ACEmanager—page 39.
7. Mount the RV50 Series gateway—page 42.
The following sections describe these steps in detail.
Note: Depending on where you are installing the RV50 Series gateway, you may want to mount the
gateway before connecting the antenna, cables and power.