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- Page 1 PinPoint X HSUPA User Guide 20080311 Rev 4.0...
- Page 2 POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless AirLink PinPoint X 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 PinPoint X may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink PinPoint X while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operatorʹs ...
- Page 3 6,653,979 6,697,030 6,785,830 6,845,249 6,847,830 6,876,697 6,879,585 6,886,049 6,968,171 6,985,757 7,023,878 7,053,843 7,106,569 7,145,267 7,200,512 D442,170 D459,303 and other patents pending. Copyright © 2009 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks ® ® AirCard and “Heart of the Wireless Machine ” are registered ® trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Watcher is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. AirLink™ and AceWare™ are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, and the red‐tipped antenna are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. ® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners. Rev 4.0 Oct.09...
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Page 4: Contact Information
Preface Contact Information Support Desk: Phone: 1-877-231-1144 Hours: 5:00 to 5:00 Pacific Time, Monday to Friday, except US Holidays support@sierrawireless.com E-mail: Sales Desk: Phone: 1-510-624-4200 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Pacific Time MobileandM2Msales@sierrawireless.com E-mail: Post: Sierra Wireless America 39677 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560 Sierra Wireless... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction to the PinPoint X ..........1 ALEOS™... - Page 6 Contents Activating PinPoint X on your cellular provider ......15 Installing the SIM ..............15 Cellular Account Required .
- Page 7 • Connecting to your cellular provider • Communication HSUPA The PinPoint X is a compact, intelligent and fully‐featured • Connection methods mobile communications platform with multiple peripheral • Networking connections including serial, Ethernet and USB. Expanded I/O • Applications functionality in a separate connector includes four digital • Software inputs, four analog inputs and two relay outputs unleashing • Documentation extensive remote instrumentation possibilities. Its high‐precision 16‐channel GPS receiver coupled with the rich embedded intelligence provided by ALEOS™ technology make PinPoint X the perfect choice for a broad set of mobile enterprise, public safety, fleet management and AVL solutions. Figure 1-1: Sierra Wireless AirLink PinPoint X Rev 4.0 Oct.09...
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Page 8: Introduction To The Pinpoint X
Introduction to the PinPoint X ALEOS™ ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the Sierra Wireless AirLink products simplifies installation, operation and mainte‐ nance of any solution, 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 • Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOS ACEware™ A wireless solution is not complete until you have software tools to manage the devices monitoring your valuable equipment. Using the AirLink Control Environment (ACE), ACEWare is the device management and monitoring appli‐ cation suite for Sierra Wireless AirLink devices powered by ... -
Page 9: Simplified Deployment
Introduction to the PinPoint X (ACEnet). You can download the applications and their user guides from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site: http://www.sierrawireless.com/support. Contact your dealer or Sierra Wireless representative for any further information. Note: ACEview requires the Microsoft .NET Framework v. 2.0 and Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later. You can obtain the Microsoft .NET Framework from Microsoft at: http:// www.microsoft.com/. -
Page 10: Modem Doctor
Introduction to the PinPoint X Modem Doctor Modem Doctor and Modem Doctor USB is a troubleshooting and diagnostics utility. This utility will allow you to get a log file of the PinPoint X activity which you can then send to Sierra Wireless support or erase the current configuration completely. Figure 1-4: Modem Doctor Connecting to your cellular provider The PinPoint X uses your cellular provider as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to connect you to the Internet. Steps of a connection: When your PinPoint X is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service using HSUPA/HSDPA. Your PinPoint X establishes a PPP (Point to Point Protocol or “dial” up connection) link to the your cellular provider network, also called registering on the network, and receives an IP address. When your PinPoint X 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 PinPoint X. Rev 4.0 Oct.09... -
Page 11: Dynamic Vs. Static Ip Addresses
Introduction to the PinPoint X Cellular The PinPoint X will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from the computers or other end devicse. With the Raven XE in Ethernet Public mode, only one device connected to the Ethernet port will receive the public IP address which is the one provided by the cellular network. In Ethernet Private mode, with a hub or switch connected to the Ethernet port, the Raven XE will provide NAT for a range of computers or other devices connected to the switch or hub and Internet access to all of them. Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses There are two types of addresses on networks: dynamic and static. Dynamic addresses are assigned on a “need to have” basis. • Your PinPoint X might not always receive the same address each time it connects with your cellular provider. Static addresses are permanently assigned to a particular • account and will always be used whenever your PinPoint X 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). If your account with your cellular provider includes a dynamic IP Tip: address and you need a static IP, please consult your your cellular provider Representative for more information about changing your... -
Page 12: Communication Hsupa
Introduction to the PinPoint X If you need to contact your PinPoint X, a device connected to the PinPoint X, or a host system using the PinPoint X from the Internet, you need to have a known IP (such as one which is static) or domain name (an IP address which is converted by a DNS server into a word based name). If you have a dynamic IP address for your modem, you can use a Dynamic DNS service (such as IP Manager) to translate your IP address into to a domain name. If you want to connect remotely to your PinPoint X using Caution: TCP/IP, the IP address given to your modem 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). -
Page 13: Umts
Introduction to the PinPoint X UMTS UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) supports up to 1920 kbit/s data transfer rates, although most users can expect performance up to 384 kbit/s. A UMTS network uses a pair of 5 MHz channels, one in the 1900 MHz range for uplink and one in the 2100 MHz range for downlink. EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) provides end‐ to‐end packet data services with an enhanced connectivity building on GPRS technology and using the established GSM networks. EDGE provides higher transmission rates and better transmission quality for data than GPRS. EDGE can carry data at speeds typically up to 384 kbit/s in packet mode. When EDGE is not available, your PinPoint X will fall‐back to GPRS for the connection to your cellular provider to provide continued connectivity. GPRS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is packet‐switched with many users sharing the same transmission channel, but only transmitting when they have data to send. This means that the total available bandwidth can be immediately dedicated to those users who are actually sending at any given moment, providing higher utilization where users only send or receive data intermittently. GPRS provides speeds of 30–70 kbps with bursts up to 170 kbps. Connection methods You can connect the PinPoint X to a USB or a Ethernet (RJ45) on a computer. When connected to a USB or Ethernet port, the PinPoint X behaves like a network card. The PinPoint X 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 ... -
Page 14: Virtual Serial Port
VSP can be used, for example, to send AT commands, or to run ® many serial based applications such as HyperTerminal Networking IPSec The IP protocol that drives the Internet is inherently insecure. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), which is a standards‐based protocol, secures communications of IP packets over public networks. IPSec is a common network layer security control and is used to create a virtual private network (VPN). The advantages of the IPSec feature includes: Data Protection: Data Content Confidentiality allows users • to protect their data from any unauthorized view, because the data is encrypted (encryption algorithms are used). Access Control: Access Control implies a security service • that prevents unauthorized use of a Security Gateway, a network behind a gateway or bandwidth on that network. Data Origin Authentication: Data Origin Authentication • verifies the actual sender, thus eliminating the possibility of forging the actual sender’s identification by a third‐ party. Data Integrity: Data Integrity Authentication allows both • ends of the communication 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 communi‐ cating, 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. Rev 4.0 Oct.09... -
Page 15: Gre
Introduction to the PinPoint X Figure 1-5: IPSec Architecture GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) tunnel is used to carry non‐IP packets through an IP Network. Non ‐IP packets, that are send over the GRE tunnel, need to be first encapsulated. Hence, ALEOS is used to configure and encapsulate non‐IP packets and transmit over IP through the GRE tunnel. Applications Events Reporting Events Reporting is Sierra Wireless AirLink’s modem’s new software feature provided via ACEmanager, that allows the users to generate reports from the events that take place. Event Reporting Protocol is an intuitive embedded protocol, which automatically formats the messages based on an event trigger. The messages generated are then reported to the remote server. Software The PinPoint X modem comes with the following software: ACEview, the software for the PinPoint X which allows • you to monitor your connections. The driver that forms the interface between the PinPoint X • and your Windows operating system when using USB virtual Ethernet or USB virtual serial. • The firmware that is stored in non‐volatile memory and includes ACEmanager. Rev 4.0 Oct.09... -
Page 16: Documentation
ACEview User Guide This document explains the use of this utility tools which is used to view and monitor the connection state of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device. ACEnet User Guide This document explains the use of ACEnet services for remote management of Sierra Wireless AirLink device. -
Page 17: Specifications
2: Specifications • Interface Port Pin-Outs • Power Connector Features and Benefits Embedded Intelligence • Low Power Consumption • • High‐Speed Processor High‐Speed 2‐way Data • Multiple Interfaces, I/O Port • High‐Sensitivity GPS Receiver • • Persistent Network Connectivity Remote Management and Configuration • Extensive Vehicle Telemetry • • Integrated with 3rd Party Tracking Applications Rugged for Extreme Environments • Technology HSUPA • With Fallback to: HSDPA · UMTS ·... -
Page 18: Power Consumption: (@12V Dc)
Specifications Power Consumption: (@12V DC) Transmit/Receive (Typical/Max) 300/520 mA • Idle 170 mA • Low Power Mode 80 mA • • Input Voltage 9 ‐ 28V DC Standards/Approvals Carrier specific approvals • CE • • PTCRB • Industry Canada • Host Interfaces Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps RJ‐45 • • USB Type B RS‐232: DB‐9 DCE (300‐230400 baud) • I/O: 4 Digital, 4 Analog, 2 Relay • Antenna Connection: • Cellular ‐ 50 Ohm TNC · GPS ‐ 50 Ohm SMA · The antenna should be installed no Warning: closer than 20 cm from the human body. -
Page 19: Interface Port Pin-Outs
Specifications Power • Interface Port Pin-Outs Serial Port < - > GND (Ground) Unused < - DTR Data Terminal Ready) < - CTS (Clear to Send) < - Rx (Receive) - > RTS (Request to Send) - > Tx (Transmit) <... -
Page 20: Power Connector
Specifications Ground Ground Digital Input 2 Digital Input 1 Power Connector Ignition Sense (white) Not Used Ground (black) Power (red) Figure 2-3: Power Connector (not to scale) Rev 4.0 Oct.09... -
Page 21: Activating Pinpoint X On Your Cellular Provider
APN, activation of your modem is complete. Cellular Account Required • Cellular Account Required‐ To use your modem, you need to have a SIM with an active account with your cellular provider. Software Required • ACEmanager ‐ Graphical interface for entering most AT Commands. You can download ACEmanager from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions website: http:// www.sierrawireless.com/support/. A default installation of this utility is assumed later in these directions Hardware Required • Ethernet cable or serial cable ‐ An Ethernet cable or straight through serial cable. • Serial cable ‐ A straight through serial cable. Note: Until you install a driver for the USB port, you cannot use your USB port to configure the modem. -
Page 22: Tools Required
Activating PinPoint X on your cellular provider PC or laptop ‐ To configure the modem, you will need a • computer with an available Ethernet port or serial port. Tools Required Small Phillips screw driver ‐ The Phillips screw driver is • the one which is also called a plus (+) or X screw driver. Slim stylus ‐ A PDA stylus, an unbent paperclip, or other • such item. 2. Opening the SIM Slot Unplug the PinPoint X power and all cables. Remove slot cover on the front of the PinPoint X to reveal the SIM slot. Figure 3-1: Slot Cover 3. Remove the SIM from the card Carefully remove the SIM card from the card you received from your cellular provider. 4. Ejecting the SIM tray Using the tip of a PDA stylus, an unbent paperclip, or ... - Page 23 Activating PinPoint X on your cellular provider 5. Insert the SIM into the Tray Place the SIM into the tray and gently press to click it into place. Figure 3-3: Empty SIM Tray and a Tray with a Sample SIM 6. Insert the Tray and SIM Slide the tray back into the modem. Gently press the SIM to click it into place. The top of the card faces the bottom of the modem. Tip: Figure 3-4: Inserting the SIM 7.
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Page 24: Configuring The Apn
Activating PinPoint X on your cellular provider Note: The first time you power on your PinPoint X with your new SIM, there may be a delay of up to 10 minutes for the initial network connection to occur. Configuring the APN The APN (Access Point Name) is the way your device knows ... -
Page 25: Hardware Installation Of The Pinpoint X
4: Hardware Installation of the PinPoint X • Connecting to Power • Connecting to a Computer or other Device • Indicator Lights • Mounting Your PinPoint X should be mounted in a position that allows Note: During installation, please easy access for the cables so they are not bent, constricted, in be sure that the cables are secure but do not bear any close proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme ... -
Page 26: Connecting To Power
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint X radio communications regulations of the Federal Communica‐ tions Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, or your country’s regulatory body (if used outside the US). Your PinPoint X will work with most cellular antennas with a connector. Connect the primary antenna or primary RF cable directly to the antenna connector on the back of the PinPoint X. When using a cable to an antenna placed away from the Tip: modem, minimize the length of your cable. All gain from a more advantageous antenna placement can be lost with a long cable to the modem. -
Page 27: Connecting To A Computer Or Other Device
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint X The DC power cable positive lead should be connected to the battery or power source positive terminal. The power cable negative lead should be connected to the battery or power source negative terminal. The battery cable used for a car, truck, or other mobile connection must be less than 3 meters in length. The PinPoint X has an internal polysilicon circuit breaker that opens at 0.5 to 1.0 amps of current. If you wish to use the Standby Ignition Sense (SISE) feature of your PinPoint X, the white wire of the three wire DC power cable should be used to connect to your ignition. When SISE is enabled in the modem and the ignition sense connector is wired to your vehicle, the ignition sense will provide a link to the modem to enable it to enter a low‐power, standby mode when your vehicle is turned off and power up more quickly when the ignition is started. Ignition Sense (white) Not Used Ground (black) Power (red) Figure 4-3: Ignition Sense power connector Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect Warning: equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous. - Page 28 Hardware Installation of the PinPoint X Figure 4-5: Serial The serial port of your PinPoint X can be connected directly to most computers or other devices using a standard straight through cable. If you have a DCE device, you will need a null modem or null modem cable. Figure 4-6: USB Your PinPoint X’s full‐speed (12 Mbit) USB 2.0 port can be connected directly to most computers or other devices using a standard full‐speed USB 2.0 cable. If the computer or device you are connecting or the cable is not rated for full‐speed, the modem will communicate at a reduced speed to match. The PinPoint X functions as a device, not a host. When it is connected to a computer, the USB port should be seen as a COM port or Ethernet port after the applicable driver is installed. The PinPoint X has a standard B connector. Figure 4-7: I/O Your PinPoint X also has an I/O port with digital inputs, analog inputs, and relay outputs which can be connected to external devices. The I/O port can use an optional I/O harness available through Sierra Wireless. Rev 4.0 Oct.09...
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Page 29: Indicator Lights
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint X Indicator Lights When your PinPoint X is connected to power and an antenna, there is a specific pattern to the lights to indicate its operation mode. Figure 4-8: PinPoint X Indicator lights Network ‐ Indicates a successful connection to the cellular • network with an IP address given and a channel acquired. • Signal ‐ Light shows the strength of the signal and may be nearly solid (strong signal) or flashing (weaker signal). A slow flash indicates a very weak signal. RSSI LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Status Ranges of RSSI (dBm) On Solid Equal to or stronger than -69 Fast Blink -70 to -79 Normal blink... -
Page 30: Light Patterns
Hardware Installation of the PinPoint X seconds (count 10 slowly, and wait for the power light to go off after the light pattern stops), the ALEOS configu‐ ration settings will return to the factory defaults. Caution: If you reset the modem configuration using the reset button, you may to reconfigure your APN. Light Patterns The LEDs on the front of the modem will respond in different patterns to indicate modem states. Normal ‐ Each LED, mentioned above, is lit as applicable. • • Start up ‐ The LEDs will cycle from left to right. PassThru mode ‐ Network and Signal LEDs will blink in • tandem. The Activity LED will blink when transmitting or receiving data. SOS ‐ The Network Channel and Service Err or Service • LEDs will blink alternate to each other. - Page 31 Hardware Installation of the PinPoint X 6.12”(155.4mm) .132”(3.3mm) 2.935” (74.5mm) .267”(6.78mm) 3.185” 2.5” (80.89mm) (65mm) .315”(8mm) R.14”(3.5mm) .565”(14mm) R.075”(1.9mm) 6.37”(229mm) Front Figure 4-9: Diagram of the PinPoint X base Rev 4.0 Oct.09...
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Page 32: Inputs, Relay Outputs, And Power Status
5: Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status • Capturing External Events • Power Modes and The PinPoint X has special features for use in a mobile Information environment. The PinPoint X can be configured to monitor the input, respond to specific types of events, and even trigger a digital output. The PinPoint X can also be configured to change its power mode in order to conserve power. These features can be configured to your needs. Capturing External Events The PinPoint X is equipped with an I/O port interface which includes 4 digital inputs, 4 analog inputs, and 2 relay outputs. These may be connected to sensors and switches to monitor vehicle status and remotely control equipment. Figure 5-1: PinPoint X I/O port Analog Inputs The analog inputs will report a specific voltage ranging from 0 to 30 in increments of 0.03 volts. This allows a fine degree of monitoring for a scaling device. Monitoring a voltage or power usage. ... -
Page 33: Digital Inputs
PinPoint X HSUPA Digital Inputs Figure 5-2: Digital Input Contact Closure By measuring contact closures on switches, the digital inputs can report a simple open or closed state. Each of the four digital inputs can be wired to the two ground signals via a switch. When the switch is open, the input will read “OPEN”. When the switch is closed and the input is connected to ground, the input will read “CLOSED”. When a door or other latch is opened or closed. • Counting pulses or other electronic events. • When a gauge reaches a certain point. • When a container fills or empties. • When a switch or valve is opened or closed. • • When the tow bar is raised or lowered. Connected to a sensor, the level of fuel in a vehicle. • When the trunk of a vehicle is opened or closed. • When the ignition is turned on or off. • Relay Outputs As an electronic switch which can be opened or closed (Normally Open relay), a relay can be used to transmit an action to another device by signalling to that other device an “on” or “off”. As a Normally Open relay, the circuit of the ... -
Page 34: Connecting Devices To The I/O Port
Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status The relays are only capable of switching small loads. If you need Tip: a stronger signal, such as to open a door lock, you can connect the PinPoint X’s relay to a stronger solenoid relay which has enough power to cause the desired effect. - Page 35 PinPoint X HSUPA Figure 5-4: I/O Wiring Harness, AirLink part number 120-140-1014 Locking Tab V/Bl G/Bl Bl/W none none none Bl/Br O/Bl none Bl/G O/R none Y/Bl none Bl/R Figure 5-5: Color Corospondance to connection points Table 5-2: Wiring Color Corospondance...
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Page 36: Analog Inputs
Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status Note: The Pin-Out diagram shows external view looking at PinPoint X connector in front face-plate of device. Pin 1 is lower right. Analog Inputs Connect a wiring lead to an analog input (AIN) at 1, 3, 12 or 14, and the nearest ground at 2 or 13. Digital Inputs Connect a wiring lead to a digital input (DIN) at 9, 11, 20, or 22, and the nearest ground at 8, 10, 19, or 21, as applicable. Caution: Never apply voltage to the Digital inputs. The inputs can only be switched open or closed to ground. -
Page 37: Wiring The Pinpoint X For
PinPoint X HSUPA by state, low‐power mode, will prevent the modem from draining the battery while allowing the modem to quickly power up to regular operation when it is needed. You can configure Low Power mode using ACEmanager. Figure 5-6: ACEmanager : Low Power Wiring the PinPoint X for When the Standby Ignition Sense is enabled and the ignition sense connector is wired to your vehicle, the ignition sense will provide a link to the modem to enable it to enter a low‐power using standby mode. The white wire of the three wire connector should be used to connect to your ignition. Ignition Sense (white) Not Used Ground (black) Power (red) Figure 5-7: Ignition Sense Power Connector Power Effect on Modem State Once the transition from powered on to standby, low‐power ... -
Page 38: Monitoring Power-In Voltage
Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status Monitoring Power-In Voltage The current status of the power‐in voltage can be monitored in ACEmanager. Rev 4.0 Oct.09... - Page 39 PinPoint X HSUPA 20080311...