Sierra Wireless LS300 User manual

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Important
Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, the transmission and reception of
data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors),
or totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless
devices such as the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 are used in a normal manner
with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 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 LS300, or for failure of the Sierra
Wireless AirLink LS300 to transmit or receive such data.
Safety and
Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 in areas where blasting is in
progress, near medical or life support equipment, or near any equipment which
may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra
Wireless AirLink LS300 MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless AirLink
LS300 can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 in any aircraft, whether the
aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300
MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300
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 LS300 may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless
AirLink LS300 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.
In accordance with ANSI/ISA 12.12.1-2011, Section 16 and CSA C22.2 No. 213,
Section 5.5, the following instructions and warnings apply:
This apparatus is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, & D.
Warning: WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS
MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
Warning: AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D’EXPLOSION - LA SUBSTITUTION DE
COMPOSANTS PEUTR ENDRE CE MATERIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES
EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2.
Warning: WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE
CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
Warning: 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.

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Warning: DO NOT USE USB CONNECTOR IN HAZARDOUS AREA.
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, in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless
product.
Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This
product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is
manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more
patents licensed from InterDigital Group.
Copyright © 2012 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
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Contact
Information Support Desk: Phone: [phone]
Hours: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time,
Monday to Friday, except US Holidays
E-mail: [email protected]

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Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation,
application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases.
Revision
History
Sales Desk: Phone: [phone]
1-604-232-1488
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
E-mail: [email protected]
Mail: Sierra Wireless America
39677 Eureka Drive
Newark, CA 94560
USA
Sierra Wireless
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, BC V6V 3A4
Canada
Fax: [phone]
1-604-231-1109
Website: www.sierrawireless.com
Revision
number Release date Changes
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Contents
Introduction to the AirLink LS300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ACEware™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Simplified Deployment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Monitor and Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ACEview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting to Your Cellular Provider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steps of a Connection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connection Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Virtual Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IPsec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
GRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Events Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tools and Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Consumption: (@12V DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Standards/Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Host Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Application Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Interface Port Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing and Activating the AirLink LS300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Physical Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Activating the AirLink LS300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Updating AirLink LS300 Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Confirming IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuring Through ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Antenna Torque Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting to a Computer or Other Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
LED Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LED Light Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mounting the AirLink LS300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mounting Bracket Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mounting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring the AirLink LS300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ACEmanager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Terminal Application Usage with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
If using Telnet with either Ethernet or USB/net: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
If using either USB or serial:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
AT Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Effect on Device State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Monitoring Power-In Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice -
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
NSI/ISA and CSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Radiation Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
End Product Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Industry Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Antenna Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
EU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
WEEE Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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1: Introduction to the AirLink LS300
•ACEware™
•Connecting to Your
Cellular Provider
•Communications
•Connection
Methods
•Networking
•Applications
•Software
•Documentation The AirLink LS300 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 AirLink LS300
the perfect choice for a broad set of applications requiring superior
remote management capabilities.
Figure 1-1: AirLink LS300
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 deployment 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), a Windows-based application (ACEview), and a web-hosted
application (ACEnet). You can download ACEview and the user guides for all
ACEware applications from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site at
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 application internal to the firmware, is a configuration
and monitoring tool that 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: Status
Simplified Deployment
ACEmanager provides the ability to remotely set up and configure Sierra Wireless
AirLink products. Remote device setup and configuration reduces the time of your
wireless deployment 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 device’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 device,
use the template feature to copy that device configuration to other devices.
Tip: Configuration steps and examples in this guide use ACEmanager.
ACEview
ACEview is a free status and connection monitoring application with an easy to
read interface. Download ACEview from http://www.sierrawireless.com/support.
Figure 1-5: ACEview

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Connecting to Your Cellular Provider
The AirLink LS300 uses your cellular provider as an ISP (Internet Service
Provider) to connect you to the Internet.
Steps of a Connection:
1. When your AirLink LS300 is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular
service using GSM-based cellular technology.
2. Your AirLink LS300 establishes a communications link to your cellular
provider’s network with the radio module.
3. When your AirLink LS300 has received its IP address from your cellular
provider, a connection to the Internet or the cellular network is also available
for computers or other devices connected directly to the AirLink LS300.
The AirLink LS300 will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from the
computers or other end devices.
When the AirLink LS300 is configured for Ethernet or USB/net, use Public IP
mode. Only one device connected to the applicable interface will receive the
Public IP address which is the one provided by the cellular network. In Private
mode, all hosts use Private IPs. With a hub or switch connected to the Ethernet
port, the AirLink LS300 will provide NAT (network address translation) for a range
of computers or other devices connected to the switch or hub and allows 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 AirLink
LS300 might not always receive the same address each time it connects with
Sprint.
•Static addresses are permanently assigned to a particular account and will
always be used whenever your AirLink LS300 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 cellular provider representative for more information
about changing your account for static IP support.

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If you need to contact your AirLink LS300, a device connected to the AirLink
LS300, or a host system using the AirLink LS300 from the Internet, you need to
have a known IP (such as one which is static) or domain name (an IP address
converted by a DNS server into a word based name). If you have a dynamic IP
address for your device, 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 AirLink LS300 using TCP/IP, the IP
address given to your device by your cellular provider cannot be a private or internal IP
address (such as a special private network) unless you are on the same network or inside
that network’s firewall (such as with frame relay).
Communications
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.
Connection Methods
You can connect the AirLink LS300 to a USB (micro B), an Ethernet (RJ45), or a
serial (RS232) port on a computer. When connected to a USB or Ethernet port,
the AirLink LS300 behaves like a network card.
USB
The AirLink LS300 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 AirLink LS300 and
connect directly to your computer for best throughput.
Virtual Serial Port
The AirLink LS300 supports one virtual serial port over USB. This VSP can be
used, for example, to send AT commands or to run many serial based
applications such as HyperTerminal®.

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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, a common network layer security control, is used to create a virtual private
network (VPN).
The advantages of the IPsec feature include:
•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.
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 1-6: IPsec Architecture

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GRE
GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) is a tunneling protocol used to carry non-
IP packets through an IP Network. Non-IP packets that are sent over the GRE
tunnel must first be 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 a Sierra Wireless AirLink device feature, provided by
ACEmanager, that allows the users to generate reports from the events that take
place. Events 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 AirLink LS300 device comes with the following software:
•ACEview, the Windows-based software for the AirLink LS300 which allows
you to monitor your connections
•Drivers for Windows XP and Windows 7 32-bit for the USB virtual Ethernet
and USB virtual serial connections. A 64-bit version is available from Support
at www.sierrawireless.com
•Firmware that is stored in non-volatile memory and includes ACEmanager.
The AirLink LS300 has an embedded radio module made by Sierra Wireless,
Inc. There are two firmware programs on the device—one stored on the con-
troller board of the AirLink LS300 and one on the radio module.
This firmware was loaded into the radio module and controller board when the
AirLink LS300 was assembled. As new versions of the software and firmware
are released, they are posted at www.sierrawireless.com.
Documentation
This AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide describes how to:
•Install the AirLink LS300 hardware.
•Connect the radio antennas.
•Connect a notebook computer and other input/output
(I/O) devices.
•Interpret the LEDs on the AirLink LS300 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.

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Tools and Reference Documents
User Guide Description
ALEOS User Guide This document discusses software configuration in ACEmanager and explains all ALEOS
features.
ACEview User Guide This document explains the use of the ACEview utility tool to view and monitor the
connection state of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device.
ACEnet User Guide This document explains the use of ACEnet services for the remote management of a Sierra
Wireless AirLink device.

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2: Specifications
•Interface Port Pin-
Outs
•Power Connector Features and Benefits
•Powered by ALEOS
•Embedded Machine Protocols
•Connection Management
•IPsec/VPN; Firewall
•LBS and Events Reporting Engines
•ACEware interface
•Remote Management and Configuration
•Ethernet, Serial, and USB device
•One Digital I/O, One low power timer enable input
•Rx Diversity (3G)
•SIM cardholder and optional SIM or eSIM module
Technology
•HSPA+
•HSUPA
With Fallback to:
·HSPA
·UMTS
·EDGE
·GPRS (MS-12)
·GSM
Environmental
•Operating Temperature:
·-30° to 70° Celsius
•Storage Temperature:
·-40° to 85° Celsius
Power Consumption: (@12V DC)
•Transmit/Receive (Typical/Max) 130/300 mA
•Idle <70 mA
•Low Power Mode <35 mA
•Input Voltage 9 - 28 VDC

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Standards/Approvals
•A-tick
•PTCRB
•CE
•FCC
•EU RoHS Compliant
•Industry Canada
•Mil-Spec 810-F Certified
•Class 1 Div 2 Certified
•e-Mark
•R&TTE Directives (CE, RoHS, Safety, Radio, EMC)
Host Interfaces
•Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
•USB "micro B" locking
•Serial: RS-232, DB-9 DCE (300-230400 baud)
•I/O: one on-power connector
•Antenna Connection:
·Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA
·Receive Diversity/Active GPS (user configurable) - 50 Ohm SMA
Warning: The antenna must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all personnel.
Dimensions
•75 mm x 27 mm x 90 mm (2.95 in x 1.06 in x 3.54 in)
•< 200 gms (<7 oz)
Application Interfaces
•TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, SMS, MSCI, NMEA, TAIP, GPS,
and more
LED Indicators
•Network
•Signal
•Activity
•Power
•Ethernet port link and activity