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- Page 1 WWW.INFOPULSAS.LT / info@infopulsas.lt User Guide AirLink FX Series 4112221 June 19, 2013...
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Page 2: Important Notice
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. -
Page 3: Contact Information
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 ©... -
Page 4: Document History
Wireless CPU to Intelligent Embedded Module/embedded module ® Open AT Software Suite to Sierra Wireless Software Suite Updated 11.4 Non-Connected Mode Power Consumption Updated the Power Consumption values in Table 63 Initial Power Consumption (Typical). Added section 7.3 X-card Design Suggestion... - Page 5 Changed small MS to normal MS in Table 4 FX Series Basic Features. Added 16-way IO Cable with color-coded wires shown; updated 16-way IO Expander Description. Updated naming conventions: “Sierra Wireless Software Suite” to “Open AT May 03, 2012 Application Framework”; “Plug-Ins” to “Libraries”.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. OVERVIEW ......................15 1.1. FX Series Product Comparison ..................15 1.2. Overall Dimensions ......................16 1.3. FX Series Variants and Bundles ..................17 1.4. Connections ........................17 1.5. Interfaces ......................... 17 1.5.1. External Interfaces ....................17 1.5.2. Internal X-card Interface ................... 18 1.6. - Page 7 User Guide 5.2. Back Interface ........................43 5.2.1. SIM Interface ......................43 5.2.1.1. SIM Socket Pin Description ................44 5.2.2. RF Interface ......................44 5.2.2.1. RF Performances .................... 45 5.2.2.2. Antenna Specifications ..................46 5.2.2.3. GPS Specifications for FX100 ................. 47 6.
- Page 8 User Guide 9.7. Echo Function ........................70 9.8. Enabling/Disabling the Flash LED ................... 70 9.9. Firmware Upgrade Procedure ..................70 9.10. Main AT Commands for the FX Series ................71 10. TROUBLESHOOTING THE FX SERIES ............72 10.1. No Communications with the FX Series through the Serial Link........72 Receiving “ERROR”...
- Page 9 User Guide 15.1. Certification Compliance....................97 15.1.1. UL Listed ........................98 15.2. Applicable Standards Listing ................... 98 16. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ..............100 16.1. General Safety ....................... 100 16.2. Vehicle Safety ........................ 101 16.3. Care and Maintenance ....................101 16.4. Your Responsibility ......................101 17.
- Page 10 List of Figures Figure 1. FX Series Modem ......................16 Figure 2. Functional Architecture ....................22 Figure 3. FX Series RF Architecture ....................23 Figure 4. FXT009 Mechanical Drawing ..................25 Figure 5. FX100 Mechanical Drawing (1 of 2) ................26 Figure 6.
- Page 11 User Guide Figure 38. FX Series Holding Bridles ....................60 Figure 39. Mounting the FX Series ....................60 Figure 40. Typical Hardware Configuration for Power Consumption Measurement ......82 Figure 41. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks............. 86 Figure 42. Example of an Electrical Connection That May Damage the FX Series ......
- Page 12 List of Tables Table 1. FXT009 and FX100 Feature Comparison ............... 15 Table 2. FX Series Physical Dimensions ..................16 Table 3. FX Series Variants ......................17 Table 4. FX Series Basic Features ....................19 Table 5. FX Series Variants with Corresponding Supported Bands ..........23 Table 6.
- Page 13 User Guide Table 38. Reset Electrical Characteristics For FXT009 ..............50 Table 39. Reset Electrical Characteristics for FX100 ..............50 Table 40. Reset Operating Conditions .................... 50 Table 41. FX Series LED Status ..................... 51 Table 42. Real Time Clock Specifications ..................52 Table 43.
- Page 14 User Guide Overview Table 76. Operating Class Temperature Range ................91 Table 77. ISO Failure Mode Severity Classification ................ 92 Table 78. Life Stress Test........................ 92 Table 79. Environmental Resistance Stress Test ................93 Table 80. Corrosive Resistance Stress Test ................... 93 Table 81.
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Page 15: Overview
1. Overview The AirLink FX Series is a line of industrial grade USB and serial programmable modems supporting penta-band 3G HSPA+ with dual antenna receive diversity and/or quad band 2G GSM/GPRS/EGDE. It offers audio capabilities, GPS and digital I/O interfaces; and Ethernet connectivity as an option. It also offers an Expansion card (X-card) interface accessible for customer use. -
Page 16: Overall Dimensions
User Guide Overview Feature FXT009 FX100 gpsOneXTRA Embedded GPS Primary RF Interface Secondary RF Interface GPS MMCX Connector Interface USB Interface 10-pin Micro-Fit Connector Interface 15-pin sub-D Serial Interface For more information on the features available on the FX Series variants, refer to Table 4 FX Series Basic Features. -
Page 17: Fx Series Variants And Bundles
User Guide Overview 1.3. FX Series Variants and Bundles Table 3. FX Series Variants Product Bundle Description Wireless connectivity: EGSM Quad Band + CL 10 GPRS + EDGE Standard Wired connectivity: Serial, USB Accessories: DC Cable, USB cable, Holding Bridles Wireless connectivity: EGSM Quad Band + CL 10 GPRS + EDGE Wired connectivity: Serial, USB Ready to Use... -
Page 18: Internal X-Card Interface
User Guide Overview ON/OFF Boot (for FXT009 only) Reset Audio Interface 2 GPIOs LED Status Indicator 1.5.2. Internal X-card Interface 1 – Secondary Serial Link (UART2) 6 – GPIOs 2 – SPI Bus ... -
Page 19: Features And Services
2. Features and Services This section enumerates the features and services available on the FX Series. 2.1. Features and Services Refer to the table below for the list of basic features available on the FX Series. Table 4. FX Series Basic Features Features Description ... -
Page 20: Supported Bands
User Guide Features and Services Features Description Data circuit asynchronous Transparent and Non Transparent modes Data Up to 14.400 bits/s MNP Class 2 error correction V42.bis data compression UMTS Data Transfer BAND I, II, V, VI, VIII (2100/1900/850/800/900) up to 384kbits/s (FX100 only) ... -
Page 21: Protection
User Guide Features and Services 2.4. Protection 2.4.1. Power Supply The FX Series is protected from continuous over-voltage by a 2A/250V slow break fuse directly bonded on the 6-wire cable accessory; and it is also protected against transient voltage peaks over +32V. -
Page 22: Functional Specifications
3. Functional Specifications This section discusses the functional specifications of the FX Series. 3.1. Functional Architecture The global architecture of the FX Series is shown in the figure below. Figure 2. Functional Architecture 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013... -
Page 23: Rf Functionalities
User Guide Functional Specifications 3.2. RF Functionalities Figure 3. FX Series RF Architecture Refer to the table below for the list of FX Series variants and their corresponding supported bands. Table 5. FX Series Variants with Corresponding Supported Bands FX Series Variant Supported Bands FXT009 Quad band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
4. Technical Specifications 4.1. Power Supply The FX Series is supplied by an external DC voltage, DC-IN, with a voltage range of +4.75V to +32V. The main regulation is made with an internal DC/DC converter in order to supply all the internal functions with a DC voltage. -
Page 25: Mechanical Specifications
User Guide Technical Specifications 4.2. Mechanical Specifications Figure 4. FXT009 Mechanical Drawing 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013... -
Page 26: Figure 5. Fx100 Mechanical Drawing (1 Of 2)
User Guide Technical Specifications Figure 5. FX100 Mechanical Drawing (1 of 2) 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013... -
Page 27: Figure 6. Fx100 Mechanical Drawing (2 Of 2)
User Guide Technical Specifications Figure 6. FX100 Mechanical Drawing (2 of 2) 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013... -
Page 28: Interfaces
5. Interfaces This section describes the different interfaces that connect with the FX Series. The FX Series comes with the following interfaces: 10-pin Micro-Fit Connector USB Interface (mini-B connector) 15-pin Sub-D Serial Interface Main RF Interface ... -
Page 29: General Purpose Input/Output
User Guide Interfaces Refer to the following table for the pin description of the power supply connector. Table 7. Power Supply Connector Pin Description Pin # Signal Description GPIO25 (GPIO35 for FX100) General purpose input/output GPIO21 General purpose input/output Vref Voltage reference for the GPIOs Reserved Reserved... -
Page 30: Figure 12. Equivalent Circuit Of
User Guide Interfaces With Vref connected to 2.8V, both GPIO21 and GPIO25 (GPIO35 for FX100) may be interfaced with a component that complies with the following levels. Table 9. GPIO Pin Operating Conditions when Vref is at 2.8V Parameter Mininum Typical Maximum Condition... -
Page 31: Table 10. Gpio Pin Operating Conditions When Vref > 2.8V
User Guide Interfaces Figure 12. Equivalent Circuit of V , Vref = 2.8V With Vref > 2.8V, both GPIO21 and GPIO25 (GPIO35 for FX100) may be interfaced with a component that complies with the following levels. Table 10. GPIO Pin Operating Conditions when Vref > 2.8V Parameter Condition 0.84V... - Page 32 User Guide Interfaces Figure 15. Equivalent circuit of V , Vref > 2.8V Figure 16. Equivalent circuit of V , Vref > 2.8V The GPIO pin is mainly used to: Act as a switch for a transistor when the GPIO is configured as output. ...
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Page 33: On/Off Pin
User Guide Interfaces 5.1.1.1.2. Setting the GPIO as an Input Refer to the following example for how to configure the GPIO as an input. Enter the following commands: AT+WIOM=1,“GPIO21”,0 this command activates GPIO21 as an input. AT+WIOR=“GPIO21”... -
Page 34: Serial Interface
Undefined Data Carrier Detect CT103/TXD +/- 5.5V Transmit Serial Data BOOT. This signal must not be connected. Its use is strictly reserved BOOT* for Sierra Wireless or competent retailers. CMIC2P Analog Microphone positive input CMIC2N Analog Microphone negative input CT104/RXD +/- 5.5V... -
Page 35: Rs232 Serial Link Connection
User Guide Interfaces 5.1.2.1. RS232 Serial Link Connection Also known as the main serial link, the RS232 interface performs the voltage level adaptation (V24/CMOS ⇔ V24/V28) between the internal FX Series (DCE) and external applications (DTE). The signals available on the RS232 serial link are as follows: ... -
Page 36: Figure 19. V24 Serial Link Implementation For A 5-Wire Uart
User Guide Interfaces CT105/RTS CT106/CTS CT108-2/DTR Note: The CT108-2/DTR signal must be managed following the V24 protocol signaling if the Sleep Idle Mode and Serial Port Auto Shut Down feature are to be used. Figure 19. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 5-wire UART 5.1.2.2.2. -
Page 37: Autobauding Mode
User Guide Interfaces Figure 21. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 2-wire UART The CT105/RTS and the CT106/CTS signals are not used in this configuration. Configure the AT command AT+IFC=0,0 to disable the flow control function. Refer to documents [1] Open AT Application Framework AT Commands Interface Guide and [2] AirPrime SL808xT and Q2698 Open AT Framework Commands Interface Guide for more information regarding AT Commands. -
Page 38: Audio Lines Connection
User Guide Interfaces 5.1.2.5. Audio Lines Connection The FX Series supports one microphone input and one speaker output. 5.1.2.5.1. Microphone The microphone inputs are connected in differential mode to reject common mode noise and TDMA noise. The microphone inputs have already included biasing for an electrets microphone (0.5mA and 2V) and are ESD protected. -
Page 39: Table 17. Electrical Characteristics Of Cmic For Fxt009
User Guide Interfaces Table 17. Electrical Characteristics of CMIC for FXT009 Parameters Unit Internal biasing Output current DC Characteristics 1650 1900 2150 Z CMICxP (CMICxN=Open) Z CMICxN (CMICxP=Open) AC Characteristics Z CMICxP k (CMICxN=GND) 200 Hz<F<4 kHz Z CMICxN (CMICxP=GND) Impedance between CMICxP and CMICxN... -
Page 40: Figure 22. Equivalent Circuit Of Cspk
User Guide Interfaces Refer to the following table for the list of recommended microphone characteristics. Table 19. Recommended Microphone Characteristics Feature Values Type Electret 2V/0.5 mA Impedance Z = 2k Sensitivity -40dB to -50dB > 50dB Frequency response Compatible with GSM specifications 5.1.2.5.2. -
Page 41: Table 22. Electrical Characteristics Of Cspk For Fxt009
User Guide Interfaces Table 22. Electrical Characteristics of CSPK for FXT009 Parameters Unit Biasing voltage CSPKxP and CSPKxN 1.30 RL=8: AT+VGR=-1000*; differential Output swing voltage RL=32: AT+VGR=-1000*; differential Load resistance IOUT Output current; peak value; RL=8 POUT RL=8; AT+VGR=-1000*; Output pull-down resistance at power-down k... -
Page 42: Usb Interface
User Guide Interfaces 5.1.3. USB Interface Aside from the serial interface, the Mini-B USB interface (USB slave) may also be used to directly communicate with the FX Series. Figure 23. Mini-B USB Connector Refer to the following table for the pin description of the mini-B USB connector. Table 25. -
Page 43: Back Interface
User Guide Interfaces Parameter Unit Input High 0.30 0.44 Input Low 0.01 D-, D+ (High speed) Output High 0.36 0.38 0.44 Output Low 0.01 The USB feature can be activated by using the AT+WMFM=0,1,3 AT command. Refer to documents [1] Open AT Application Framework AT Commands Interface Guide and [2] AirPrime SL808xT and Q2698 Open AT Framework Commands Interface Guide for more information regarding this AT command. -
Page 44: Sim Socket Pin Description
User Guide Interfaces 5.2.1.1. SIM Socket Pin Description Refer to the following table for the pin description of the SIM socket. Table 28. SIM Socket Pin Description Pin # Signal I/O Type Reset State Description SIMVCC 2V9 / 1V8 SIM Power Supply SIMRST 2V9 / 1V8 SIM RESET... -
Page 45: Rf Performances
User Guide Interfaces The GPS RF interface is only available in the FX100 and is used for GPS antenna connection. It is an MMCX type connector and its nominal impedance is 50Ω. It also provides bias for active antenna. For more details, refer to section 5.2.2.3.6 Active GPS Antenna Bias. -
Page 46: Antenna Specifications
User Guide Interfaces Parameters Typical Values 3G Band VIII 900 Reference Sensitivity -108dBm Selectivity @ 200 kHz > +9dBc Selectivity @ 400 kHz > +41dBc Linear dynamic range 63dB Co-channel rejection >= 9dBc Table 33. Main Transmitter Parameters for FX100 Parameters Typical Values Output power at PCL5 (EGSM &... -
Page 47: Gps Specifications For Fx100
User Guide Interfaces The FX100 GPS antenna must meet the requirements specified in the table below. Table 35. GPS Antenna Specifications for FX100 Characteristic GPS L1 RX Frequency 1575.42 MHz RF Impedance 50Ω VSWR Rx max 1.5:1 LNA Bias Voltage LNA Current 40mA MAX Consumption... - Page 48 User Guide Interfaces 5.2.2.3.3. A-GPS Features Leading A-GPS performance Exceeds 3GPP RAN 4 AGPS performance specification -153 dBm cold start sensitivity -155 dBm tracking sensitivity < 5 second average cold start TTFF in open sky (UE-based) ...
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Page 49: Signals And Indicators
BOOT Signal Connection (FXT009 only) A specific control pin, BOOT, is available to download to the FXT009. Specific PC software, provided by Sierra Wireless, is needed to perform this download, specifically for the first download of the Flash memory. Caution: This signal must not be connected. -
Page 50: Table 37. Fx Series Reset Status
User Guide Signals and Indicators Caution: This signal is for emergency resets only. Table 37. FX Series Reset Status (Serial Signal I/O Type Voltage Description Port) Pin # Reset Open drain FX Series Reset Table 38. Reset Electrical Characteristics For FXT009 Parameter Minimum Typical... -
Page 51: Reset Sequence
User Guide Signals and Indicators 6.3.1. Reset Sequence To activate the Reset sequence, the Reset signal has to be set to LOW for a minimum of 200µs. As soon as the reset is done, the application can send the command AT and the AT interface will send an “OK”... -
Page 52: Real Time Clock (Rtc)
User Guide Signals and Indicators 6.5. Real Time Clock (RTC) The FX Series has implemented Real Time Clock for saving date and time when the FX Series is unplugged from the DC power supply through the DC power cable. Table 42. Real Time Clock Specifications Item Minimum... -
Page 53: X-Card
7. X-card 7.1. X-card Compartment The X-card compartment allows users to easily expand the FX Series’ features (Ethernet, for example) for their own applications. 7.1.1. Back Plate Screws Unscrew the two back plate screws to remove the back plate and open the X-card compartment. Figure 29. -
Page 54: X-Card Physical Description
User Guide X-card Pin # Pin Description Pin # Pin Description INT0/GPIO3 GPIO23 GPIO22 1.8V Digital supply from the embedded module DTR1-CT108/2 2.8V Digital supply from the embedded module PCM-SYNC BOOT* PCM-IN RESET PCM-CLK AUX-ADC PCM-OUT SPI1-CS AUX-DAC* SPI1-CLK 2.8V supply from the FX Series SPI1-I SPI1-IO DC-IN... -
Page 55: X-Card Design Suggestion
User Guide X-card 7.3. X-card Design Suggestion Refer to the following diagram for suggested dimensions when using a customized X-card. Figure 32. Suggested X-card Dimension 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013... -
Page 56: Fxte02
X-card 7.4. FXTE02 Sierra Wireless manufactures an Ethernet X-card called FXTE02 which is supported by the FX Series. The basic features of the FXTE02 Ethernet X-card are summarized in the table below. Table 44. Basic Features of FXTE02 Ethernet X-card... -
Page 57: Board Architecture
User Guide X-card 7.4.2. Board Architecture Figure 34. FXTE02 Ethernet X-card Architecture Figure 35. FXTE02 X-card and an RJ-45 Interface Cable The 10-pin Interface Socket is an external interface for the RJ-45 cable. Figure 36. 10-pin Interface Socket 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013... -
Page 58: Mechanical Characteristics
User Guide X-card Table 45. 10-pin Interface Socket Description Pin # Description Name DGND TX_D1- TX_D1+ RX_D2- RX_D2+ BI_D3+ BI_D3- BI_D4+ BI_D4- DGND 7.4.3. Mechanical Characteristics Table 46. Mechanical Characteristics PCB Dimensions 58mm x 35.7mm x 1mm Overall Dimension 59.5 x 35.7 x 10.01mm (including connectors) Weight 8.5 grams (typical) 7.4.4. -
Page 59: X-Card Removal
User Guide X-card 7.5. X-card Removal To remove the X-card from the FX Series, insert the extraction tool hook into the X-card extraction hole located under the PCB. Once in place, pull the extraction tool to extract the X-card from the FX Series. -
Page 60: Using The Fx Series
8. Using the FX Series 8.1. Mounting the FX Series The holding bridles help hold and secure the FX Series on a support. Figure 38. FX Series Holding Bridles To mount the FX Series on its support, bind it using the holding bridles as shown in the figure below. Figure 39. -
Page 61: Getting Started
User Guide Using the FX Series 8.2. Getting Started To set up the FX Series, follow the procedures below. 1. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card socket. (Refer to Inserting the SIM Card Extracting the SIM Card for more details on how to insert and extract the SIM card from the FX Series.) 2. - Page 62 User Guide Using the FX Series 5. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS RF connector. Note: This step is only applicable to the FX100. 6. Connect the serial cable and screw both sides. 7. Connect the USB cable. 8. Plug the 6-wire cable accessory into the FX Series and switch on the external power supply source.
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Page 63: Inserting The Sim Card
User Guide Using the FX Series 8.2.1. Inserting the SIM Card In order to insert the SIM card into the FX Series, follow the procedures below: 1. Prepare the SIM card in the correct position as shown in the figure. 2. -
Page 64: Extracting The Sim Card
User Guide Using the FX Series 8.2.2. Extracting the SIM Card In order to extract the SIM card from the FX Series, follow the procedures below: 1. Open the SIM lock switch by sliding it to the left. 2. Use a tool to further push the SIM card into the SIM holder. -
Page 65: Using The Fx Series With An X-Card
User Guide Using the FX Series 8.3. Using the FX Series with an X-card Refer to section 7 X-card for more information about using the FX Series with an X-card. Refer to section 17.2 X-card Documentation for the list of documents containing additional information on how to use the X-card with the FX Series. -
Page 66: Communicating With The Fx Series
AT Command Description To check if the serial link is OK AT+CGMI The FX Series will respond with "Sierra Wireless" when it is OK.* AT+CPIN=xxxx To enter a PIN code, xxxx (if activated) AT+CSQ To verify the received signal strength... -
Page 67: Verifying The Received Signal Strength
User Guide Communicating with the FX Series 9.2. Verifying the Received Signal Strength The FX Series only establishes a call if the received signal strength is strong enough. Using a communication software such as HyperTerminal, enter AT+CSQ to check the received signal strength. The response returned will follow the format +CSQ: <rssi>, <ber>... -
Page 68: Switching Bands
User Guide Communicating with the FX Series AT+WMBS? Response Description AT+WMBS: 5, x Dual band mode extended 900/1800MHz is selected AT+WMBS: 6, x Dual band mode extended 900/1900MHz is selected AT+WMBS: 7, x Quad-band mode 850/900E (extended)/1800/1900MHz is selected Where: When x = 0, the band has not been modified since the last boot of the FX Series;... -
Page 69: Table 56. At+Wubs Band Selection
User Guide Communicating with the FX Series AT+WMBS Command Description AT+WMBS=1,x Switch to mono band mode extended 900MHz AT+WMBS=2,x Switch to mono band mode 1800MHz AT+WMBS=3,x Switch to mono band mode 1900MHz AT+WMBS=4,x Switch to dual band mode 850/1900MHz AT+WMBS=5,x Switch to dual band mode extended 900/1800MHz AT+WMBS=6,x Switch to dual band mode extended 900/1900MHz... -
Page 70: Checking The Pin Code Status
User Guide Communicating with the FX Series 9.6. Checking the PIN Code Status Using a communication software such as HyperTerminal, enter AT+CPIN? to check the PIN code status. Refer to the table below for the list of main responses returned. Table 58. -
Page 71: Main At Commands For The Fx Series
User Guide Communicating with the FX Series 9.10. Main AT Commands for the FX Series The table below lists the main AT Commands required for starting the FX Series. For other available AT Commands, refer to documents [1] Open AT Application Framework AT Commands Interface Guide and [2] AirPrime SL808xT and Q2698 Open AT Framework Commands Interface Guide. -
Page 72: Troubleshooting The Fx Series
10. Troubleshooting the FX Series This section of the document describes possible problems that might be encountered when using the FX Series and their corresponding solutions. To read about other troubleshooting information, refer to the Knowledge Base page at http://www.sierrawireless.com/en/Support/knowledgebase.aspx. 10.1. -
Page 73: Receiving "No Carrier
User Guide Troubleshooting the FX Series Enable the verbose error report method to see the error codes associated with the command syntax. Enter the AT+CMEE=1 command in order to change the error report method to the verbose method, which includes the error codes. ... -
Page 74: Table 62. Extended Error Codes
User Guide Troubleshooting the FX Series If the FX Series Then ask Action returns Configure the SIM card for data/fax Is the SIM card configured for data/fax calls? calls. (Ask your network provider if necessary). Is the selected bearer type supported by the Ensure that the selected bearer type is "NO CARRIER"... -
Page 75: Power Consumption
11. Power Consumption The following sub-sections details out the power consumption values of the FX Series for various modes and RF bands. These consumption values were obtained by performing measurements on FX Series samples at a temperature of 25°C using a 3V SIM card. Note: For FXT009 power consumption, the software version used is R7.43. -
Page 76: Working Mode Features
User Guide Power Consumption Operating Mode Description Low power consumption mode, the only feature which is available in this mode is the alarm wake up. When the alarm clock is set for the FX Series with ALL of the following conditions: Alarm Mode ... -
Page 77: Connected Mode Power Consumption
User Guide Power Consumption 11.3. Connected Mode Power Consumption Table 66. Power Consumption of FXT009 in Connected Mode with Serial Port ON and Flash LED Activated (typical values) ave rage peak Mode Parameters Unit DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN =4.75V =13.2V =32V =4.75V... -
Page 78: Table 67. Power Consumption Of Fx100 In Connected Mode With Serial Port Off, Flash Led Off
User Guide Power Consumption ave rage peak Mode Parameters Unit DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN =4.75V =13.2V =32V =4.75V =13.2V PCL8 (gamma 6) 1806 1102 850 MHz PCL19 (gamma 17) PCL8 (gamma 6) 2016 1126 EGPRS 900 MHz PCL19 (gamma 17) class 10 (2TX, PCL2 (gamma 5) - Page 79 User Guide Power Consumption ave rage peak Mode Parameters Unit DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN =4.75V =13.2V =32V =4.75V =13.2V 850 MHz PCL8 (gamma 6) 1453 EGPRS 900 MHz PCL8 (gamma 6) 1470 class 10 (2TX, 1800 MHz PCL2 (gamma 5) 1521 3RX) 1900 MHz...
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Page 80: Non-Connected Mode Power Consumption
User Guide Power Consumption ave rage peak Mode Parameters Unit DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN DC-IN =4.75V =13.2V =32V =4.75V =13.2V +22 dBm Band I +10 dBm +22 dBm Band II +10 dBm HSUPA Data +22 dBm Transfer Band V +10 dBm 2 Cat.5 2 Mbit/s +22 dBm... -
Page 81: Consumption Measurement Procedure
User Guide Power Consumption Table 69. Power Consumption of FX100 in Non-Connected Mode with UART ON, FLASH LED OFF and USB OFF (typical values) ave rage Serial Port Mode Unit Status DC-IN=4.75V DC-IN=13.2V DC-IN=32V 45.82 16.56 Active Idle Mode, HSPA 15.48 5.96 2.81... -
Page 82: Sim Cards Used
User Guide Power Consumption Figure 40. Typical Hardware Configuration for Power Consumption Measurement The communication tester is a CMU 200 from Rhode & Schwartz. This tester offers all required GSM/GPRS/EGPRS/CDMA/WCDMA network configurations and allows a wide range of network configurations to be set. The 66321D power supply is used to supply the FX Series, and it could also be used to measure the total current drain by the device. -
Page 83: Fx Series Configuration
User Guide Power Consumption 11.5.2.1. FX Series Configuration The FX Series software configuration is performed by selecting the operating mode to use in performing the measurement. A description of the operating modes and the procedures used to change operating modes are given in the appendix of documents [1] Open AT Application Framework AT Commands Interface Guide and [2] AirPrime SL808xT and Q2698 Open AT Framework Commands Interface Guide. - Page 84 User Guide Power Consumption Operating Mode Communication Tester Configuration Gam.3 (TX power 33dBm) 850/900 MHz Gam.17 (TX power 5dBm) Transfer Mode class 8 (4Rx/1Tx) Gam.3 (TX power 30dBm) 1800/1900 MHz Gam.18 (TX power 0dBm) Gam.3 (TX power 33dBm) 850/900 MHz Transfer Mode Gam.17 (TX power 5dBm) GPRS...
- Page 85 User Guide Power Consumption Operating Mode Communication Tester Configuration +22dBm UMTS 2100 (BAND I) +10dBm +22dBm UMTS 1900 (BAND II) +10dBm HSDPA Data +22dBm Transfer Cat.8 UMTS 850 (BAND V) +10dBm 7.2Mbit/s +22dBm UMTS 800 (BAND VI) +10dBm +22dBm UMTS 900 (BAND VIII) +10dBm +22dBm UMTS 2100 (BAND I)
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Page 86: Recommendations When Using The Fx Series On Trucks
12. Recommendations when Using the FX Series on Trucks Caution: The power supply connection of the FX Series must never be directly connected to the truck battery. 12.1. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks All trucks have a circuit breaker on the exterior of the cabin. The circuit breaker is used for safety reasons: if a fire blazes in the trucks, (for example, on the wiring trunk) the driver may cut the current source to avoid any damage (explosion). -
Page 87: Technical Constraints On Trucks
Recommendations when Using the FX User Guide Series on Trucks 12.2. Technical Constraints on Trucks It is highly recommended to directly connect the power supply on the circuit breaker rather than on the battery. The FX Series may be damaged when starting the truck if the circuit breaker is switched OFF (in this case, the truck ground and the battery ground will be connected through the FX Series as shown in the following figure). -
Page 88: Fx Series Accessories
13. FX Series Accessories 13.1. Standard Accessories The FX Series has the following standard accessories: 6-wire cable accessory with IO (DC IN, GND, Vref, GPIO25 (GPIO35 for FX100), GPIO21, ON/OFF) Refer to the following table for the color-coding of the 6-wire cable accessory. ... -
Page 89: Component Recommendations
Mounted with micro-fit connector Cable: K96975060049A 6-wire cable accessory + Fuse Grand-TEK Technology FUSE: T2AL250V VDE Slow Break GPS antenna GC-GAACZ-A55 GIGA-Concept FXTE02 Sierra Wireless Ethernet X-card + Ethernet cable included (Cable: K95DM2080002A-01) (Grand-TEK Technology) Data cable (RS-232) HDM15/DB9F/DD/1.5M GIGA-Concept USB cable... -
Page 90: Reliability Compliance And Recommended Standards
14. Reliability Compliance and Recommended Standards 14.1. Reliability Compliance The FX Series is compliant with the following requirements. Table 74. Standards Conformity for the FX Series Abbreviation Definition International Electro technical Commission International Organization for Standardization 14.2. Applicable Standards Listing The table hereafter gives the basic list of standards applicable to the FX Series. -
Page 91: Environmental Specifications
Reliability Compliance and User Guide Recommended Standards Current Document Title Version Environmental testing - part 2-38: Test Z/AD: composite IEC60068238 temperature/humidity cyclic test. Basic environmental testing procedures - part 2: Test Z/AM combined IEC60068240 1.0 w/A1 cold/low air pressure tests. Road vehicles - environmental conditions and testing for electrical and ISO167501 electronic equipment - part 1: general. -
Page 92: Function Status Classification
Reliability Compliance and User Guide Recommended Standards 14.3.1. Function Status Classification The classes reported below comply with the Annex “ISO Failure Mode Severity Classification”, ISO Standard 7637, and Section 1. The word “function” used here only concerns the function performed by the FX Series. Note: Table 77. -
Page 93: Environmental Resistance Stress Test
Reliability Compliance and User Guide Recommended Standards 14.3.2.2. Environmental Resistance Stress Test The following tests the FX Series’ resistance to extreme temperature. Table 79. Environmental Resistance Stress Test Designation Condition Standard: IEC 680068-2-1, Test Ab Cold Test Special conditions: Temperature: -40°C ... -
Page 94: Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test
Reliability Compliance and User Guide Recommended Standards 14.3.2.4. Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test The following tests the FX Series’ resistance to extreme temperature cycling. Table 81. Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test Designation Condition Standard: IEC 60068-2-14 Special conditions: Thermal Shock Test ... - Page 95 Reliability Compliance and User Guide Recommended Standards Designation Condition Standard: IEC 60068-2-64 Special conditions: Density spectrum: 0.96m Random Vibration Test Frequency range: 0.1 g /Hz at 10Hz 0.01 g /Hz at 250Hz 0.0005 g /Hz at 1000Hz ...
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Page 96: Handling Resistance Stress Tests
Reliability Compliance and User Guide Recommended Standards 14.3.2.6. Handling Resistance Stress Tests The following tests the FX Series’ resistance to handling malfunctions and damage. Table 83. Handling Resistance Stress Tests Designation Condition ESD Test Standard: IEC 1000-4-2 Special conditions: Contact discharges: 10 positive and 10 negative applied ... -
Page 97: Certification Compliance And Recommended Standards
15. Certification Compliance and Recommended Standards 15.1. Certification Compliance Refer to the following tables for the requirements compliance of the FX Series. Table 84. Standards Conformity forFXT009 Domain Applicable Standard EN 60950-1 (ed.2006), UL LISTED (see restrictions in Safety standard section 15.1.1 UL Listed) Health standard (EMF Exposure Evaluation) EN 62311 (ed. -
Page 98: Ul Listed
User Guide Recommended Standards 15.1.1. UL Listed The AirLink FXT009 modem is UL Listed for Standard (STD) bundles only. This UL certification is granted with respect to the following recommendations: The FXT009 has to be powered by a Limited Power Source (LPS) as defined on UL60950-1 standard. -
Page 99: Table 87. Applicable Standards And Requirements For Fx100
Certification Compliance and User Guide Recommended Standards Table 87. Applicable Standards and Requirements for FX100 Current Document Title Version GCF-CC 3.46.0 GSM Certification Forum - Certification Criteria Overview of PCS Type certification review board (PTCRB) Mobile Equipment NAPRD.03 5.11 Type Certification and IMEI control 3rd Generation Partnership Project;... -
Page 100: Safety Recommendations
16. Safety Recommendations 16.1. General Safety It is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due in particular to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference. Please follow the safety advice given carefully. Switch OFF your Intelligent Embedded Module: ... -
Page 101: Vehicle Safety
Do not place the FX Series alongside computer discs, credit or travel cards or other magnetic media. The information contained on discs or cards may be affected by the embedded module. The use of third party equipment or accessories, not made or authorized by Sierra Wireless may invalidate the warranty of the embedded module. -
Page 102: Reference Documents
For more details, several reference documents can be consulted. The Sierra Wireless documents referenced herein are provided in the Sierra Wireless documentation package; however, the general reference documents which are not Sierra Wireless owned are not provided in the documentation package. Visit the Sierra Wireless Developer Zone at http://developer.sierrawireless.com/... -
Page 103: List Of Abbreviations
18. List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition Alternating Current Accumulated Call Meter Adaptive Multi-Rate ® ATtention (prefix for Wireless CPU commands) CLocK CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Coding Scheme Clear To Send Decibel Decibel relative to the Carrier power Decibel relative to an Isotropic radiator Decibel relative to one milliwatt Direct Current Data Carrier Detect... - Page 104 User Guide List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition International Electrotechnical Commission Internal Expansion Socket IESM Internal Expansion Socket Module IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identification Input / Output Light Emitting Diode MAXimum Mobile Equipment MICrophone Micro-Fit Family of connectors from Molex MINimum Microcom Networking Protocol Mobile Originated Mobile Station...
- Page 105 User Guide List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System VSWR Voltage Stationary Wave Ratio X-card Expansion Card 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013...
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Page 106: Packaging
The different FX Series variants are available in nine different package configurations. The table below summarizes the list of accessories delivered in each package and shows the designation used in the Sierra Wireless catalog to help you select the proper configuration set. Table 88. -
Page 107: Gps Antenna
User Guide Packaging 19.2.2. GPS Antenna Table 90. GPS Antenna Description Weight < 110 grams Size 49x39x14mm Cable RG174/U 3meters Mechanical Connector MMCx m. right angle Mounting Magnetic base Housing Black Centre Frequency 1575.42MHz ± 3 MHz V.S.W.R 1.5 : 1 Band Width ±5 MHz 50Ω... -
Page 108: Usb Cable
User Guide Packaging 19.2.4. USB Cable Connector to connector USB Type A to Mini-B Length 1.5M 19.2.5. 6-wire Cable Accessory used with the FX Series Table 92. 6-wire Cable Accessory Description Length 1.5M Connection 10-pin Microfit female connector to 6-wire open ends ... -
Page 109: Power Supply Used With The Fx Series
User Guide Packaging 19.2.8. Power Supply used with the FX Series Table 94. Power Supply Description Input Voltage 100-240VAC Output Voltage 12VDC Output Current 2.08A, No Minimum Load required Output Power (Rated) 25W MAX 4112221 Rev 7.2 June 19, 2013... -
Page 110: Product Labeling
20. Product Labeling A product label is located at the back of the FX Series and provides additional information about the modem. Figure 44. FX Series Product Label The top label provides the following information: Serial number and barcode ... -
Page 111: Safety Recommendations (For Information Only)
21. Safety Recommendations (For Information Only) For the efficient and safe operation of your GSM device, please read the following information carefully. 21.1. RF Safety 21.1.1. General Your GSM terminal is based on the GSM standard for cellular technology. The GSM standard is spread all over the world. -
Page 112: Antenna Care And Replacement
Safety Recommendations (For User Guide Information Only) 21.1.4. Antenna Care and Replacement Do not use the GSM terminal with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Replace a damaged antenna immediately. Consult your manual to see if you may change the antenna yourself. -
Page 113: Aircraft
Safety Recommendations (For User Guide Information Only) 21.2.5. Aircraft Turn your terminal OFF before boarding any aircraft. Use it on the ground only with crew permission Do not use it in the air To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your terminal while the aircraft is on the ground.
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