Sierra Wireless mangOH User manual

User Guide
mangOH Development Board
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Rev 1
Proprietary and Confidential
Contents subject to change

Preface
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Important
Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data
can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be
totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless
devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a
well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in
situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any
kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury,
death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages
of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using
the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to
transmit or receive such data.
Safety and
Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress,
where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life
support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of
radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE
POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could
interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is
on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE
POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit
signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the
ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless
modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or
operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.
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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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 and MMP Portfolio
Licensing.
Copyright ©2015 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
Trademarks Sierra Wireless®, AirPrime®, AirVantage®, Skylight™, and the Sierra Wireless
and Open AT logos are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. or one of its
subsidiaries.
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QUALCOMM®is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used
under license.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contact
Information
Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation,
application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases:
www.sierrawireless.com
Revision
History
Sales Desk: Phone: [phone]
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Contact: http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales
Post: Sierra Wireless
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, BC
Canada V6V 3A4
Technical support: [e-mail]
RMA support: [email protected]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.sierrawireless.com
Revision
number Release date Changes
1June 2015 Creation (limited release)

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Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safe Handling Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Hardware Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Insert/Remove Embedded Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Select Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Connect Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
RTC Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Insert SIM Card(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect Antenna(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Insert/Remove IoT Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Arduino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect Arduino LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
USB Host Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RS-232 Console Output Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reset Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configure Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4. Software Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Install / Update Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Install Terminal Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Download Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Write Your First Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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1: Introduction
This user guide explains how to set up and begin using Sierra Wireless’ mangOH
Development Board with the following CF3 form factor modules:
•WP85 Series (Primary)
•WP75 Series (Primary)
•HL 75 Series (Primary/Secondary)
•HL 65 Series (Primary/Secondary)
The mangOH Development Board will also be used for forthcoming CF3 form
factor modules.
Equipment
Tabl e 1-1 details the required and optional components needed to begin using the
mangOH Development Board in your development environment.
Table 1-1: Required/Optional Equipment
Item Included
in Dev Kit Details
mangOH
Development
Board
Yes The mangOH Development Board supports the
modules listed above.
Sierra Wireless
CF3 form factor
‘Smart‘module
Yes WP8548-G included.
Drivers,
Terminal
emulation
software
No Driver delivery method TBD
Power supply No •Output voltage: 5V to 15V
•10 W or higher
Note: DC power is required to make and establish a
full-speed mobile network connection.

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USB cable Yes USB to Micro-USB cable to communicate with, and
provide power for non-transmitting tests, to the board
USB cable No USB to Mini-USB cable to connect directly to the
Arduino Leonardo board that is incorporated into the
mangOH Development Board
SIM/USIM card No You need to supply a SIM with an active account, or a
test SIM for use with a call box.
Note: Throughout this document, ‘SIM’ refers to ‘SIM’
and ‘USIM’.
Antenna Yes Main RF antenna
Audio cable
(3.5 mm) No Audio output cable
Ethernet cable No Ethernet cable for use with 100 Mbps Ethernet
connector
RS-232 DB9
cable No Used for console output
Battery No Rechargeable Li-Ion or Li-polymer battery
(3V7 nominal) for use when USB/DC power supply is
unavailable
Arduino LCD TBD
Table 1-1: Required/Optional Equipment (Continued)
Item Included
in Dev Kit Details

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2: Setup and Installation
Safe Handling Recommendations
Caution: Handle the mangOH Development Board carefully to make sure components
are not accidentally damaged.
To help prevent accidental damage to the mangOH Development Board:
•Hold the board by the edges (not touching the antenna ports or connectors)
to avoid possible ESD damage.
Figure 2-1: Handling the Board
•Avoid touching the CF3 module sockets (J200, J600). The pins in these
sockets bend easily.
•Mount the mangOH Development Board in a case, or attach standoffs (not
included) to the mounting holes at each corner of the board to avoid damage
to components on the bottom side of the board.
Initial Setup
To begin using the mangOH Development Board, set up your hardware and
software:
1. Insert a CF3 form factor module in the primary socket. (See Insert/Remove
Embedded Modules on page 11.)
2. Select Power Supply. See page 14.
J600
J200
Mounting
holes
CF3 module
sockets

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3. If you will be establishing a mobile network connection, insert a mini-SIM or
micro-SIM and attach the antenna(s). (You can also establish a wired
connection using the Ethernet port.):
·Insert SIM Card(s). See page 17.
·Connect Antenna(s). See page 18.
4. Configure Board. See page 24.
5. Install / Update Drivers. See page 29.
6. Connect the mangOH Development Board to your computer using the USB
cable provided.
If you selected USB power in Step 2, the power LED lights up.
7. If you selected the DC power supply in Step 2, plug a DC wall adapter into the
DC barrel jack. (The wall adapter must meet the requirements in Ta b l e 1 - 1 on
page 7.)
The power LED lights up when power is supplied.
8. Install Terminal Emulator. See page 30.
You are now ready to communicate with the mangOH Development Board. For
information on additional hardware features, see Hardware Setup and Operation
on page 11. For instructions on writing a sample first program, see Write Your
First Program on page 30.

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3: Hardware Setup and Operation
This chapter describes how to install various components on the mangOH
Development Board, and how to configure and control features using connectors
and switches.
Insert/Remove Embedded Modules
The mangOH Development Board has two CF3 form factor module sockets for
use with Smart and Essential modules.
•Primary (J200)—The primary module can be a ‘smart’ (WP series) or
‘essential’ (HL series) module.
•Secondary (J600)—The secondary module, if used, must be an ‘essential’
module. for example, HL75xx.
To insert a CF3 form factor module:
1. Place the mangOH Development Board Dev Kit face-up (as shown).
Figure 3-1: mangOH - Top View
Primary
(J200)
Secondary
(J600)
Mounting
holes
Mounting
holes

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2. Hold the module above the socket and line up the polarity marks on the
module and socket. (Primary module installation shown.)
Figure 3-2: CF3 Module Positioning
3. Place the module onto the socket. The module should drop into place when
you have it aligned properly. Do not insert at an angle as this may damage
the socket pins.
Figure 3-3: CF3 Module Inserted
J200

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4. Attach the module cover:
a. Hold the module cover at an angle and insert one tab into the corre-
sponding slot on the board (near the center of the board).
Figure 3-4: Installing Module Cover
b. Carefully squeeze the other tab and insert it into the corresponding slot.
Figure 3-5: Installing Module Cover

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c. Push down gently on the cover so the second tab sits firmly in the slot.
Figure 3-6: Module Cover Installed
To remove a CF3 form factor module (primary module displayed below):
1. Remove the module cover by squeezing both tabs.
2. Carefully pinch the module and pull it straight up out of the socket.
Power Supply
The mangOH Development Board has three main supplies:
•Primary—USB or DC power
•Secondary—Rechargeable battery
•RTC backup—Backup capacitor for maintaining the RTC
Select Power Supply
The mangOH Development Board‘s primary power supply can be a USB
connection or a DC wall adapter.
Note: A DC wall adapter must be used if you want to establish and maintain a full-speed
mobile network data connection.

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To select the power supply:
1. Place the mangOH Development Board face-up and locate the power supply
jumper pins (CN1204).
Figure 3-7: mangOH—Power Supply Select (CN1204)
2. Place a jumper across two pins to select the power source:
·USB power—Place a jumper across the two pins farthest from the DC
power jack.
·DC power—Place a jumper across the pins closest to the DC power jack.
Figure 3-8: Power Source Select (DC power shown)
Power supply
select (CN1204)
DC jack USB
connector
USB select DC select

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Connect Battery Backup
An optional Li-Ion or Li-polymer (3V7 nominal) rechargeable battery can be
installed to power the board if the primary power supply fails.
Figure 3-9: mangOH—Battery Backup (CN1202/CN1203)
1. Connect the rechargeable battery to CN1202.
2. If you want the battery to recharge while connected to the board, place a
jumper across the pins on CN1203.
Caution: If a rechargeable battery is not connected to the board, make sure to remove the
jumper from CN1203.
Caution: The board is designed to use a rechargeable Li-Ion or Li-polymer battery.
Regular (non-rechargeable) batteries are NOT recommended. However, if a regular
battery is used, DO NOT place a jumper on CN1203 as this will cause damage to the
battery and possibly the board.
RTC Capacitor
The mangOH Development Board has a capacitor that maintains the RTC.
If required, the capacitor can be discharged by pressing the discharge switch
(SW360).
Figure 3-10: mangOH—RTC Capacitor Discharge Switch (SW360)
Recharge select
(CN1203)
Rechargeable battery
connector (CN1202)
RTC capacitor
(C346)
Discharge switch
(SW360)

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Insert SIM Card(s)
The mangOH Development Board supports dual SIM functionality (if supported
by the CF3 module) through a standard mini-SIM slot (hot-swappable) and a
micro-SIM slot (not hot-swappable).
To use a UMTS/LTE module to establish a mobile network connection, you must
install one (or two) SIM cards:
•Live card(s) with active accounts, or
•Test card(s) for use with a call box (for example, an Agilent 8960 or
Rohde & Schwarz CMU200)
Note: A SIM card is not required if you want to connect to a LAN using the Ethernet port.
To install the SIM card(s):
1. Place the Dev Kit face-down (as shown).
Figure 3-11: mini-SIM Slot (CN801) and micro-SIM Slot Locations
2. Insert the SIM card(s) into the desired slot(s) with circuitry face-down—note
the locations of the notched corners of the cards in the following image.
Note: The micro-SIM connector is a dual-connector—the micro-SIM goes in the lower
slot (as shown below), and a micro-SD can be placed in the upper slot.
Figure 3-12: SIMs Inserted
mini-SIM
(CN801)
micro-SIM
(CN801)

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Connect Antenna(s)
The mangOH Development Board includes three antenna ports—Main, Diversity,
and GNSS. Depending on the board version, the antenna connectors may be
U.FL or SMA connectors.
Note: The Diversity port is used only when the primary module (in J200) supports diversity.
The WP85 Series module included with the board does not support diversity.
Note: If the board has both SMA and U.FL connectors, it is configured by default to use
the SMA connectors.
To establish a mobile network connection, you must connect the main antenna,
and if desired, a diversity antenna.
To enable GNSS functionality, you must connect a GNSS antenna.
To connect an antenna to the Main, Diversity, or GNSS antenna connector:
1. Place the mangOH Development Board face-up.
Figure 3-13: Possible Antenna Connector Types
2. Attach the antenna:
·If the board has only U.FL connectors, position the female connector (on
the antenna cable) on the male connector (on the board) and press firmly to
get a secure connection.
(Note that female connectors are rated for a limited number of reconnects
before the connector wears out, so should be left connected if possible.
SMA connectors
U.FL connectors
Diversity GNSS Main
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Consider using a U.FL extraction tool to put less strain on the connector
during removal.)
·If the board has SMA connectors, screw the antenna onto the desired
connector.
Insert/Remove IoT Modules
The mangOH Development Board includes three IoT module slots.
If the board uses module mounting rails and you want to use a 2-slot or 3-slot
IoT module, remove the rail(s) between the slots you will be using.
Caution: Handle IoT modules carefully to make sure components are not accidentally
damaged, and hold modules by their edges to avoid possible ESD damage.
To install an IoT module:
1. Check the IoT module to make sure you know which side is the top. (Modules
must not be inserted upside-down.)
2. Insert the module parallel to the mangOH Development Board. (Do not try to
insert at an angle as this may damage the module or connector.)
·IoT slot with mounting rails—Slide the IOT module into the rails until it
meets the connector, then press firmly to seat the module into the
connector.
Figure 3-14: Insert IoT Module via Rails
·IoT slot with screw mounts—Position the module so the pins lightly engage
the connector, and the other end of the module is supported by the mounts.
Press firmly to seat the module into the connector, and secure the module
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Figure 3-15: Insert IoT Module via Screw Mounts
To remove an IoT module:
1. If the module is screw mounted, remove the screws.
2. Pull the module straight out, making sure not to touch module components (to
prevent physical or ESD damage). Do not pull the module up at an angle as
this may damage the module or connector.
Arduino
The mangOH Development Board incorporates an Arduino Leonardo board.
The Arduino can be controlled via the primary smart module in J200, or directly
via a micro-B USB cable connection from your computer.
Figure 3-16: mangOH—Arduino
FOR POSITION ONLY
Micro-B USB
(bottom side)
Arduino
headers
Arduino chip
on bottom side