Sierra Wireless FX30S User manual

Sierra Wireless FX30S
User Guide
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Rev. 5

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Important
Notice
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or received using the Sierra Wireless product, or for failure of 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 FX30S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tools and Materials Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 1—Insert the SIM Card and Optional IoT Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30S Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Flat Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Optional—Mounting in a High Vibration Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Mounting on a DIN Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Replacing Existing Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 3—Connect the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 4—Connect the Data Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cabling Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cable Strain Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Power and I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
I/O Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Step 6—Check the FX30S Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Step 7—Use the FX30S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Set the Serial Port Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Default port settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the FX30S as an Embedded Platform for IoT Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setup for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Useful AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setup for Linux Shell Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Useful Linux commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Linux Interface Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Linux Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Managing the I/O Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Legato Application Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
AirVantage Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Radio Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
OFF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ultra Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Active Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
IoT Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
For IoT Expansion Card Developers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pin-out Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
IoT Connector Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Important Information for North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Notice for Brazilian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
IMDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DC Power Cable (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
AC Power Adapter Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
AC Power Adapter Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reliability and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using the FX30S as a USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
AT Commands Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Managing the I/O Interface with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
FX30S Linux Interface and GPIO Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
WP Module Internal GPIO Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
FX30S Factory Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
eSIM support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
AUTO-SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
SIM AUTO SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
AirVantage Management Services Polling Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
AirVantage Management Services User Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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UART Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
RS485 Python Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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1: Introduction to the FX30S
The Sierra Wireless®FX30S, a small, rugged, programmable Internet of Things (IoT)
gateway, runs the secure Legato®Application Framework, and a long-term support
Linux®operating system. You can use the FX30S as a simple USB modem, but its full
potential is realized when you use it as an embedded cellular platform for IoT applications.
With RS232/RS485, USB, I/O interfaces, and IoT Expansion cards, the FX30S can
connect to many machines and infrastructures. The Linux-based Legato framework
enables you to use efficient low-level C programming to write IoT applications for any
connected machine.
The FX30S is also available as an Octave edge device. Octave is Sierra Wireless' all-in-
one edge-to-cloud solution for connecting industrial assets. See sierrawireless.com/
octave/devices for more information.
Key Features
•Broad range of LTE & 3G Radio Technologies available (radio module dependent)
The following FX30S variants are currently available:
·Penta-band HSPA+ (WP8548)
·LTE Cat-M1/NB1 (WP7702)
•RS232/RS-485 Serial port
•USB 2.0
•mini-SIM slot
•Three configurable I/Os
•IoT expansion card slot
•GNSS (GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/BeiDou1)
•Linux-based Legato Embedded Application Framework
•OctaveTM All-in-One Edge-to-Cloud solution
•Ultra low power mode
1. Support varies depending on radio module
FX30S Octave

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Figure 1-1: FX30S Connectors, LEDs and SIM Card Holder
Power Modes
FX30S has three power modes:
•Off
•Ultra Low Power
•Active
For more information on power modes and power consumption, see Power Modes on
page 49 and Power Consumption on page 51.
Accessories
The following items come with the FX30S gateway:
•DC power cable
•Mounting bracket
You can order the following items separately from Sierra Wireless:
•Universal AC power adapter
·Voltage input: 100– 240 VAC
·Current output: 1.5 A
•Compatibility bar (useful if you are replacing a Fastrack Supreme or a Fastrack Xtend)
•Range of GNSS and cellular antennas
·Puck antenna (Cell & GNSS; part number 6001128) is recommended
Power Connector
(See Power Connector
on page 22.)
SIM card/IoT card holder
(See Install SIM card and IoT card on page 12.)
Cellular Antenna Connector
USB 2.0 Micro-B Port
(See Connect the Antennas on page 19.)
(See Connect the Data Cables on page 21.)
RS232/RS-485 Serial Port
GNSS Antenna Connector
LEDs (See LED Behavior on page 31.)
Push Button
(See External Push Button
on page 76.)

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If you are mounting the FX30S on a DIN rail, you will also need 35 mm DIN rail clips.
For more information, see Accessories on page 60.
Warranty
The FX30S comes with a 3-year warranty.
Reference Documents
Document
Number
Title
4116440 WP75xx/WP8548 Product Technical Specification
4119652 WP76xx Product Technical Specification
41111420 WP77xx Product Technical Specification
4118047 WP8548/WP75xx/WP76xx/WP77xx AT Command Reference
4117166 IoT Expansion Card Design Specification
n/a Legato information
n/a Octave Documentation

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2: Installation and Startup
This chapter shows how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless FX30S. It also
describes the front panel LEDs and I/O functionality.
Note: The FX30S must be installed by a qualified technician.
Tools and Materials Required
•mini-SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator)
•#1 Phillips screwdriver
•Laptop computer
•AC adapter or DC power cable
•micro-B USB cable
•Cellular antenna
•GNSS antenna (optional)
•9-pin connection cable for the RS232 port
Optional Software
Depending on your operating environment, you may want to download and install the
following software:
•Windows USB driver—Install the USB drivers for WP Series modules, available from
http://source.sierrawireless.com/devices/fx-series/FX30/ (in the Software section
under Windows drivers).
•A Windows terminal emulator program such as Tera Term.
Installation Overview
The steps for a typical installation are:
1. Insert the SIM card and optional IoT Expansion card.
2. Mount and ground the FX30S.
3. Connect the antennas.
4. Connect the data cables.
5. Connect the power and I/O.
6. Check the FX30S operation.
7. Use the FX30S.
The following sections describe these steps in detail. Read these sections carefully before
performing the installation.

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Step 1—Insert the SIM Card and Optional IoT
Expansion Card
The Sierra Wireless FX30S has one mini-SIM (2FF) card slot.
If the SIM card has not already been installed, insert the SIM card into the gateway before
connecting any external equipment or power to the FX30S.
To install the SIM card:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover.
2. Orient the SIM card, as shown in Figure 2-1. The gold contacts on the SIM card face
up.
3. Gently slide the SIM card into the slot until it clicks into place.
To remove the SIM card, press it in, and release it. Gently grip the SIM card and pull it
out.
Figure 2-1: Installing the SIM card
4. Reattach the cover.
The FX30S has a slot for an IoT Expansion card that provides a standard hardware
interface for sensors, network adapters and other IoT technologies. Using Legato, you can
design host applications for the IoT Expansion Card. For more information, see IoT
Expansion Card on page 53.
To install an IoT Expansion card:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the SIM card/IoT Expansion card cover.
2. Orient the IoT Expansion card as shown in Figure 2-2 and slide the card into the IoT
slot.
3. Reattach the cover.
Note the location of the notch

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Figure 2-2: Installing the IoT Expansion card
Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30S
Chassis
You can flat mount the FX30S or mount it on a DIN rail. An optional compatibility bar
allows you to use existing mounting holes if you are replacing a Fastrack Supreme or a
Fastrack Xtend programmable gateway. See Replacing Existing Fastrack Supreme or
Fastrack Xtend Device on page 17.
Mount the FX30S where:
•There is easy access for attaching the cables.
•Cables will not be constricted, close to high amperages, or exposed to extreme
temperatures.
•The front panel LEDs are easily visible.
•There is adequate airflow.
•It is away from direct exposure to the elements such as sun, rain, dust, etc.
You can mount the FX30S:
•On a flat surface (page 14)
•On a DIN Rail (page 17)

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Flat Mount
To mount the FX30S on a flat surface:
1. Attach the bracket to the mounting surface, using the attachment points shown in
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: Mounting Bracket, showing attachment points
2. Snap or slide the FX30S onto the bracket.
Figure 2-4: Attaching the FX30S to the bracket
Attachment point
Attachment point
Attachment point
1
2
Recommended: Snap the gateway onto the bracket. Alternative: If access space is limited, slide the gateway onto the bracket.

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Optional—Mounting in a High Vibration
Environment
If you are mounting the FX30S in a high vibration area, Sierra Wireless strongly
recommends using two nylon cable ties to secure the FX30S on the bracket.
To secure the FX30S on the bracket:
1. Thread the ties into the holes on one side of the bracket and out the holes on the
other side of the bracket, as shown in Figure 2-5 on page 15.
Figure 2-5: Inserting the cable ties
2. Wrap the ties around the FX30S and insert the pointed ends of the ties into the blunt
ends.
Figure 2-6: Inserting the ends of the ties

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3. Tighten and secure the ties around the FX30S and trim off the excess length of the
ties.
Figure 2-7: Cable ties tightened and trimmed
4. You are now ready to flat mount the FX30S in a high vibration environment. If you are
mounting it on a DIN rail, see Mounting on a DIN Rail on page 17.

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Mounting on a DIN Rail
To mount the FX30S in a DIN rail:
1. Attach the DIN rail clips to the bracket as shown in Figure 2-8.
If you are mounting the FX30S on its edge, attach one DIN rail clip to the side of the
bracket.
If you are mounting the FX30S horizontally or vertically, attach two DIN rail clips to the
bottom of the bracket.
Figure 2-8: Attaching the DIN rail clips
2. Slide or snap the FX30S onto the bracket, as shown in Figure 2-4.
3. If the DIN rails are in a high vibration environment, see Optional—Mounting in a High
Vibration Environment on page 15.
4. Attach the FX30S to the DIN Rail. See Figure 2-8.
Replacing Existing Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack
Xtend Device
If you are mounting the FX30S in a location where you previously had a Fastrack
Supreme or a Fastrack Xtend mounted, attach the compatibility bar to the bracket. The
compatibility bar is available from Sierra Wireless.
Note: Adding the compatibility bar does not change the height of the gateway and mounting
bracket. See Figure 3-4 on page 48.
For this orientation, attach one DIN
rail clip to the side of the bracket. For these orientations, attach two DIN rail clips to the bottom of the bracket.

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To attach the compatibility bar to the bracket:
1. Note the large and small raised tabs on the bracket. Each tab has a small hole in the
center of the raised portion. Also note the large and small rectangular openings in the
compatibility bar. See Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9: Mounting bracket and compatibility bar
2. Orient the mounting bracket and the compatibility bar as shown in Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-10: Mounting bracket and compatibility bar orientation
3. Place the compatibility bar on top of the bracket, so that the tabs on the bracket are
inside the openings in the bar, and slide the bar into place. When fully secure, the
knobs on the bar should be inside the small holes on the tabs.
Mounting bracket Compatibility bar
Small raised tab
Small opening
Large opening
Small raised knobs
Large raised tab
with small hole
with small hole

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Figure 2-11: Attaching the compatibility bar
4. The mounting holes in the adapter bar match the existing mounting holes for the
Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend.
For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference), Sierra Wireless
recommends always grounding the FX30S chassis to this system ground reference.
To ensure a good grounding reference, attach the FX30S to a grounded metallic surface.
Step 3—Connect the Antennas
Warning: This gateway is not intended for use close to the human body. Antennas should be at
least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the operator.
The FX30S has two SMA female antenna connectors:
•Cellular antenna connector
•GNSS antenna connector
GNSS bias supports 3.15 V antennas
For regulatory requirements concerning antennas, see Maximum Antenna Gain on
page 57.
Note: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in RF Exposure on page 57. In
more complex installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/or multiple connec-
tions), you must follow the maximum dBi gain guidelines specified by the radio communications
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, or your country’s
regulatory body.
Raised flaps
Mounting bracket
Compatibility bar
Raised knobs
Mounting holes

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To install the antennas:
1. Connect the cellular antenna to the SMA cellular antenna connector.
Mount this antenna so there is at least 20 cm between the antenna and the user or
bystander.
2. If used, connect a GNSS antenna to the SMA GNSS antenna connector.
Mount the GNSS antenna where it has a good view of the sky (at least 90°).
Note: Take extra care when attaching the antennas to the SMA connectors. Finger tight (approxi-
mately 0.6–0.8 Nm 5–7 in-lb.) is sufficient and the max torque should not go beyond 1.1 Nm
(10 in-lb.).
Note: If the antennas are located away from the gateway, keep the cables as short as possible to
prevent the loss of antenna gain. Route the cables so that they are protected from damage and will
not be snagged or pulled on. There should be no binding or sharp corners in the cable routing.
Excess cabling should be bundled and tied off. Make sure the cables are secured so their weight
will not loosen the connectors from the gateway over time.
Figure 2-12: Antenna Connectors
Cellular antenna connectorGNSS antenna connector