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  • Page 1 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide 4112895 Rev 5...
  • Page 3 Notice 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...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Contact your authorized AirLink reseller. documentation and software downloads are available at: source.sierrawireless.com www.sierrawireless.com Company information: New products, press releases, and more Sierra Wireless Headquarters Contact Information Postal Address: Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 www.sierrawireless.com...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction to the AirLink LS300 ........9...
  • Page 8 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Frequency Bands ......... 34 SIM Socket (HSPA Devices) .

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Airlink Ls300

    The AirLink LS300 is a 3G cellular device that supports a variety of radio bands options, both on HSPA+ or CDMA EV-DO mobile broadband technology.

  • Page 10: Description

    AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Description LEDs (See LED Behavior on page 26.) Front Panel RJ-45 Ethernet Port (See Ethernet Port on page 20.) GPS/Diversity Antenna Connector (See Connect the Antennas page 18.) SMA Antenna Connector (See Connect the Antennas page 18.)

  • Page 11: Airlink Ls300 Device Configuration And Management

    Introduction to the AirLink LS300 AirLink LS300 Device Configuration and Management You can configure and manage your AirLink LS300 using: • ACEmanager —a browser-based application Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide available for down- load at source.sierrawireless.com. ®...
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  • Page 13: Specifications At A Glance

    2: Specifications at a Glance This section gives a brief summary of the critical high-level features of the LS300 Sierra Wireless gateway. For more information on device management, custom applications and configuring LS300 features such as VPN, Security, Authentication, and Events Reporting, refer to the ALEOS Software...
  • Page 14 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Table 2-1: Specifications • Host Interfaces 10/100 Base-T RJ45 Ethernet • RS-232 serial port • USB V2.0 Micro-B connector • 2 SMA antenna connectors (Primary, GPS/Diversity) • Active antenna support Input / Output Configurable I/O pin on power connector •...
  • Page 15 Specifications at a Glance Table 2-1: Specifications GPS Technology HSPA+ Models • Acquisition time: < 3 seconds hot start, < 45 seconds cold start • Accuracy: < 10 m • Tracking sensitivity: -155 dBm EV-DO Models • Acquisition time: 9 seconds hot start, 39 seconds cold start •...
  • Page 16 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Table 2-1: Specifications • Authentication LDAP • RADIUS • TACACS+ • Events Reporting Event Types: digital input, GPS/AVL, network parameters, data usage, timer, power, device temperature • Report types: SMS, email, SNMP trap, relay output, GPS RAP...

  • Page 17: Installation And Startup

    Laptop computer with Ethernet cable • Wireless antenna • Optional—a GPS antenna or diversity antenna • AC or DC power cable (available from Sierra Wireless or use your own custom cable) • Optional—a straight-through 9-pin connection cable for the RS-232 port •...

  • Page 18: Step 1-Insert The Sim Card

    AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Step 1—Insert the SIM Card If your AirLink device requires a SIM card and it has not been installed by the reseller, insert a SIM card into the device before connecting any external equipment or power to the device.

  • Page 19: Step 3-Connect The Data Cables

    Installation and Startup Note: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in RF Exposure page 43. In more complex installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/ or multiple connections), you must follow the maximum dBi gain guidelines specified by the radio communications regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Industry Canada or your country’s regulatory body (if used outside the US) To install the antennas:...

  • Page 20: Usb Port

    AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide USB Port Warning: Do not use the USB port in a potentially explosive environment. • Complies with USB Version 2.0 for high speed operation • Can be dynamically configured to operate in one of two modes: •...

  • Page 21: Step 4-Connect The Power

    Clear To Send Ring Indicator Step 4—Connect the Power There are two types of optional power cables available from Sierra Wireless: • Cables with an AC adapter that are usually used for indoor, fixed applications where the device runs off line power.

  • Page 22: Power Connector On The Ls300

    (7.0 V). Grounding the LS300 For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference) Sierra Wireless recommends always grounding the LS300 chassis to this system ground reference. To ensure a good grounding reference, use a short wire with a gauge of 18 AWG or larger connected to one of the mounting screws.

  • Page 23: Ignition Sense (Pin 3)

    Pin 1 to the positive battery terminal. Once the AirLink LS300 is powered on, you can configure it to go into low power mode when the switch being monitored is turned off. For details on configuring Low Power mode, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide (Services chapter).

  • Page 24: Digital Input

    AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Digital Input As a digital input, it monitors a switch, using its opening or closing to record events or monitoring external voltages of up to 30VDC. For example, you could use it to measure the voltage on a 24VDC light bulb and have the device react...

  • Page 25: Step 5-Check The Device Operation

    Note: Some solenoids/relays include a flyback diode built into the unit. For those that do not, Sierra Wireless recommends a flyback diode with a voltage rating at least double the relay voltage and a current rating at least double the relay ON current to avoid damage to the LS300 input.

  • Page 26: Led Behavior

    Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration Guide for details.) Flashing Yellow Traffic is being transmitted or received over both the WAN interface and the serial port. (This behavior only appears if the AirLink LS300 is configured to display it. Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration Guide for details.)

  • Page 27: Ethernet Leds

    Installation and Startup Ethernet LEDs The connector has two LEDs that indicate speed and activity. When looking into the connector: • Activity – The right LED is solid yellow when a link is detected (the cable is plugged in) and blinks when there is activity. •...

  • Page 28: Step 7-Mounting The Ls300

    DIN Rail Mounting Bracket for LS300 (P/N 6000558) Flat Surface Mount If you are mounting the LS300 on a flat surface, order mounting bracket kit P/N 6000571 (Mounting Bracket —Screw in for LS300) from Sierra Wireless. The kit contains: •...

  • Page 29: Din Rail Mount

    This provides protection from electrostatic discharges. DIN Rail Mount If you are mounting the LS300 on a DIN rail, order mounting bracket kit P/N 6000558 (DIN Rail Mounting Bracket for LS300) from Sierra Wireless. The kit contains: • L-shaped DIN Rail Mounting Bracket—Qty 1 •...
  • Page 30 Step 7— Mounting the LS300 on page 28. Note: The DIN rail bracket and clip in the kit Sierra Wireless provide is not intended for use on DIN rail that is mounted vertically. 4112895...

  • Page 31: Rebooting The Ls300

    Installation and Startup Rebooting the LS300 Rebooting resets the LS300, but leaves custom settings intact. To reboot the LS300: • On the device, press and release the Reset button (1–6 seconds) • In ACEmanager, click the Reboot button on the toolbar. Reset the LS300 to factory default settings To reset the device to the factory default settings:...
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  • Page 33: Airlink Ls300 Specifications

    4: AirLink LS300 Specifications Antenna Specifications Table 4-1: Main Antenna Specifications Parameter Units Notes  Impedance — — Antenna load impedance VSWR — — 2.5:1 — Maximum allowed VSWR of antenna Gain — — Low band, including cable loss (for FCC and CE compliance) —...

  • Page 34: Frequency Bands

    AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Frequency Bands Table 4-4: CDMA Frequency Bands Band Parameter Frequency Tx frequency band 824 – 849 MHz (US Cellular) Rx frequency band 869 – 894 MHz Radio performance Class III Tx frequency band 1850 – 1910 MHz...

  • Page 35: Sim Socket (Hspa Devices)

    AirLink LS300 Specifications Table 4-7: GSM/GPRS/EGPRS Frequency Bands Band Parameter Frequency GSM 850 Tx frequency band 824 – 849 MHz Rx frequency band 869 – 894 MHz Radio performance GPRS Class 4 EGPRS Class GSM 900 Tx frequency band 880 – 915 MHz Rx frequency band 925 –...

  • Page 36: Gps Specifications

    AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide GPS Specifications Table 4-8: GPS Performance Description EV-DO (SL501x) HSPA+ (SL809x) Protocols TAIP, NMEA TAIP, NMEA Acquisition Times Re-acquisition: Hot start: < 3 sec. Hot start: 9 sec. Cold start: < 45 sec. Cold start: 39 sec.

  • Page 37: Reliability Specifications

    AirLink LS300 Specifications Table 4-10: Environmental Specifications Category Reference Thermal Shock MIL-STD-810, Method 501.4, 502.4 Water Resistance Test IEC 60529 Reliability Specifications The LS300 has a MTBF of 10.7 years for both CDMA and HSPA versions. MTBF calculations are performed per: •...

  • Page 38: Mechanical Specifications

    92.3 mm (3.6 in.) 12.7 mm 34.7 mm 76.7 mm (0.5 in.) (1.4 in.) (3.0 in.) 70.4 mm (2.8 in.) Underside M3 Mounting holes 23.4 mm (1.4 in.) Weight: 190 g. (6.7 oz) Figure 4-1: AirLink LS300 Mechanical Specifications 4112895...

  • Page 39: Power Specifications

    The device looks for a qualified voltage on this pin as part of the power up sequence (7–28 VDC). If it doesn’t see it, the device will not turn on. If you are using a Sierra Wireless AC power adapter, the connection is inside the cable.

  • Page 40: Power Consumption

    AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Table 4-13: Ignition Sense, Digital I / O, and Analog Voltage Sensing Pins Specifications Name Specification Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum GPIO Input low state voltage -0.5 V 1.2 V range (Input) Input high state voltage 1.3 V...

  • Page 41: Ac Power Adapter Specifications

    AirLink LS300 Specifications AC Power Adapter Specifications This section describes the specifications for the AC power adapter that comes with the AirLink LS300. Table 4-16: AC Power Adapter Input Specifications Minimum Typical Maximum Input Input Voltage 90 VAC 100–240 VAC...
  • Page 42 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide AC Power Adapter Reliability and Quality Control MTBF When the power supply is operating within the limits of this specification, the MTBF is at least 50,000 hours at 25°C (MIL-HDBK-217F). AC Power Adapter Safety Standards...

  • Page 43: Regulatory Information

    Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. RF Exposure In accordance with FCC/IC requirements of human exposure to radio...

  • Page 44: Declaration Of Conformity

    WEEE Notice If you purchased your AirLink LS300 in Europe, please return it to your dealer or supplier at the end of its life. WEEE products may be recognized by their wheeled bin label on the product label.

  • Page 45: Acronyms

    6: Acronyms Table F-1: Acronyms Acronym or term Definition 1xEV-DO Single Carrier (1X) EVolution–Data Only A high-speed standard for cellular packet data communications. It supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1 Mbps. (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network).
  • Page 46 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Table F-1: Acronyms (Continued) Acronym or term Definition Data Communications Equipment A device that sits between the data terminal equipment (DTE) and a data transmission circuit. Usually the DCE is a modem. Diversity Antenna diversity, also called space diversity, is a scheme that uses two or more antennas to improve the quality and reliability of a wireless link.
  • Page 47 Acronyms Table F-1: Acronyms (Continued) Acronym or term Definition EV-DO Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only (Ev-DO, EV, EVDO, etc.). A telecommunications standard for the wireless transmission of data through radio signals, typically for broadband Internet access. It uses multiplexing techniques including code division multiple access (CDMA) as well as time division multiplexing (TDM) to maximize both individual users' throughput and the overall system throughput.
  • Page 48 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Table F-1: Acronyms (Continued) Acronym or term Definition International Electrotechnical Commission A non-governmental international standards organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies – collectively known as “electro technology.”...
  • Page 49 Acronyms Table F-1: Acronyms (Continued) Acronym or term Definition Point to Point Protocol An alternative communications protocol used between computers, or between computers and routers on the Internet. PPP is an enhanced Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP). Product Release Instructions A file containing the settings used to configure devices for a particular service provider, customer, or purpose.
  • Page 50 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Table F-1: Acronyms (Continued) Acronym or term Definition UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System A third generation mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard. Developed and maintained by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project),...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index Accelerated life test models, 37 Accessories, 11 description of LED, 25 Acronyms, 45 Length of module, 39 ALEOS description of, 11 Analog input voltage sensing on power connector, 23 Managing device, 18 Antenna ports, 33 Measuring external voltages, 23 Antenna, safe mounting, 28 Mounting...
  • Page 52 AirLink LS300 Hardware User Guide Specifications, 33 regulatory, 42 RF, 18 Virtual port, Ethernet or serial, 20 Standards, regulatory, 42 Voltage monitoring battery or power input, 23 Voltage, input and ripple range, 39 Temperature, operating and non-operating, 36 Thickness of...

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