Installation And Startup; Tools And Materials Required; Installation Overview - Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 Hardware User's Manual

3: Installation and Startup

Rev 5 Apr. 13
This chapter shows you how to connect, install and start the Sierra
Wireless AirLink LS300. It also describes the front panel LEDs.
Note: The LS300 installation must be done by a qualified technician.

Tools and Materials Required

• A SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator, if
required)
• #0 Phillips screwdriver (if you are installing the SIM card)
• 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
• Optional—mounting bracket kits (available from Sierra Wireless)
Caution: The device has a hardened case for use in industrial and extreme
environments. If you are installing it in these types of environments, use
cables designed and specified for use in these types of environment to avoid
cable failure.

Installation Overview

The steps for a typical installation are:
1. Insert the SIM card.
2. Connect the antenna.
3. Connect the data cables.
4. Connect the power.
5. Connect a laptop and configure ACEmanager.
6. Mount the LS300.
The following sections describe these steps in detail.
Note: Depending on where you are installing the LS300, you may want to
mount the device before connecting the antenna, cables and power.
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