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  • Page 1 AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide 2140712 Rev 1.0...
  • Page 3 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 GX440 may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX440 while in control of a vehicle.
  • Page 4 This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This ® product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM 3G. This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright © 2012 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Preface Revision History Revision Release date Changes number January 2012 AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide created and initially released. Rev 1.0 Jan.12...
  • Page 6 AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide 2140712...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to the AirLink GX440 ....... . . 11 ACEware™.
  • Page 8 Activating the AirLink GX440 ........
  • Page 9 Contents Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status ......41 Capturing External Events ........41 Digital Input .
  • Page 10 AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide 2120028...

  • Page 11: Introduction To The Airlink Gx440

    I/O and one low power timer enable input allowing remote instrumentation possibilities. Its high-precision GPS receiver, coupled with the rich embedded intelligence provided by ALEOS™ technology, make AirLink GX440 the perfect choice for a broad set of applications requiring superior remote management capabilities. Figure 1-1: AirLink GX440...

  • Page 12: Aceware

    The ACEware suite encompasses an application internal to the firmware (ACEmanager) and Windows-based applications (ACEview and 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.

  • Page 13: Simplified Deployment

    Figure 1-4: ACEmanager: Status > Home Simplified Deployment ACEmanager provides the ability to remotely set up and configure Sierra Wireless AirLink products. Remote device setup and configuration reduces the time of your wireless deployment and provides a quicker path to ROI.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Verizon

    Internet or the cellular network is also available for computers or other devices connected directly to the AirLink GX440. The AirLink GX440 will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from the computers or other end devices.

  • Page 15: Lte

    If you need to contact your AirLink GX440, a device connected to the AirLink GX440, or a host system using the AirLink GX440 from the Internet, you need to have a known IP (such as one which is static) or domain name (an IP address converted by a DNS server into a word based name).

  • Page 16: Security

    Connection Methods You can connect the AirLink GX440 to a USB (micro A/B), an Ethernet (RJ45), or a serial (RS232) port on a computer. When connected to a USB or Ethernet port, the AirLink GX440 behaves like a network card.

  • Page 17: Gre

    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 communicating, through a VPN tunnel, with a VPN gateway at the other end.

  • Page 18: Software

    Connect a notebook computer and other input/output (I/O) devices. • Interpret the LEDs on the AirLink GX440 and the indicators in the ACEview software. This User Guide is provided as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file on the installation CD or from the Sierra Wireless support website.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications 2: Specifications • Interface Port Pin- Outs • Power Connector Features and Benefits • Powered by ALEOS embedded intelligence • ARM11 class processor • Embedded Machine Protocols • Connection Management • IPsec/VPN; Firewall • LBS & Events Reporting Engines •...

  • Page 20: Standards/Approvals

    AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Standards/Approvals • Carrier specific approvals • • RoHS Compliant • Industry Canada • Mil-Spec 810-F Certified • Class 1 Div 2 Certified • IP 64 Host Interfaces • Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 •...

  • Page 21: Interface Port Pin-Outs

    Specifications Interface Port Pin-Outs Serial Port R1 (Ring Indicator) < - > GND (Ground) < - DTR Data Terminal Ready) < - CTS (Clear to Send) < - Rx (Receive) - > RTS (Request to Send) - > Tx (Transmit) <...
  • Page 22 AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Table 2-2: GX440 Digital I/O Specifications Name Specification Param Type Units Dig I/O Input low state -0.5 (Input) voltage Input high state voltage range μA Input leakage current ---- ---- (3.3 VDC IN Typical application input source is a dry switch contact to ground.

  • Page 23: Installing And Activating The Airlink Gx440

    This chapter provides directions for activating a GX440 on your Verizon network. GX440 The AirLink GX440 should be mounted in a position that provides easy access for all cabling. Cables should not be bent, constricted, in close proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme temperatures.

  • Page 24: Physical Interfaces

    AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Physical Interfaces The AirLink GX440 has the following physical interfaces and connection methods: • Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA • LTE MIMO or Receive Diversity (when falling back to CDMA) - 50 Ohm SMA •...

  • Page 25: Activating The Airlink Gx440

    Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 Activating the AirLink GX440 To activate your AirLink device: 1. Connect the GX440 antennas. (See Connecting Antennas on page 26.) 2. Insert your SIM card into the GX440: a. Using a 5/64” or 2 mm Allen wrench, remove the four retaining screws that attach the black, top cover to the GX440 chassis.

  • Page 26: Configuring Through Acemanager

    ACEmanager is a free utility. Follow the steps below to connect to ACEmanager and begin configuring the device. • Ensure that the AirLink GX440 is properly connected to allow access to the ACEmanager user interface. • Go to http://192.168.13.31:9191 the first time you connect to ACEmanager.
  • Page 27 Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 Table 3-1: LTE 4G Antenna Requirements Parameter Requirements Antenna system External multi-band 2x2 MIMO antenna system (Ant1/Ant2). Operating bands of Ant1 and 700 - 960 MHz • Ant2 1710 - 1990 MHz • 2100 - 2170 MHz •...

  • Page 28: Gps Antenna

    GPS antenna or cable directly to the threaded SMA connector. If mounting the AirLink GX440 into a vehicle, the less the cable is wrapped and bound together, the better it will perform. Place it on the roof, on the dashboard, or on a rear panel where it has a greater than 90°...
  • Page 29 Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 If the AirLink GX440 is used in a vehicle or battery-powered application, the red wire should be connected to battery power and the black wire to ground. The white low-power timer enable input wire must be connected to either unswitched or switched power for the GX440 to operate.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Computer Or Other Device

    AirLink GX440 can be connected directly to a computer or other Ethernet device with either a cross-over cable or a straight-through cable. The Ethernet port on the AirLink GX440 is auto-sensing, and it will auto-detect the speed of the connecting device for 100baseTX or 10baseT.

  • Page 31: Usb Otg Port

    GX440 operates as a self-powered device and will not draw any current from the USB. If a Micro-A plug is inserted, the AirLink GX440 operates in host mode and supplies power to the device that is plugged into. At this time, however, USB host capability is a future ALEOS enhancement.

  • Page 32: Light Patterns

    Data Retry, Failed Auth, and Retrying - The Network LED blinks red every 3 seconds. Reset Button The Reset button, located on the right front side of the AirLink GX440, has two primary functions: 1. Powers up or reboots the device; briefly press in and release.

  • Page 33: Mounting An Airlink Gx440

    Installing and Activating the AirLink GX440 Mounting an AirLink GX440 The GX440 can be mounted almost anywhere using the device’s recessed mounting ears. An optional mounting kit (with mounting adapter plate) is also available when replacing a PinPoint X device.

  • Page 34: Mounting Adapter Plate

    AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Mounting Adapter Plate An optional Mounting Bracket Kit (P/N 1202404) is available from Sierra Wireless for mounting the GX440 when replacing a PinPoint X device. The GX440 Mounting Bracket Kit includes: • One adapter plate •...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Airlink Gx440

    Windows XP. 1. Choose a name and icon for your connection: a. Choose a name for your connection, such as AirLink GX440 or Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions. The name and icon are only for your own reference so you can find the connection at a later date.
  • Page 36 · Flow Control: Hardware (or None). Figure 4-2: Port Settings Tip: If you have configured the AirLink GX440 for settings different than the defaults for Bits per second, Data bits, Parity, and/or Stop bits, you must use your changed settings. c. Select OK.
  • Page 37 Configuring the AirLink GX440 Change the “Port number” to 2332. g. Select OK. 3. You are now connected. Connecting with Telnet will prompt for a password. Figure 4-3: HyperTerminal : TCP/IP connected Rev 1.0 Jan.12...

  • Page 38: At Commands

    AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Figure 4-4: HyperTerminal : Connected a. If you are prompted for a password, enter the default password 12345. Tip: You will not be prompted for a password if you connect using a COM port.
  • Page 39 “e”. • When you are using a terminal connection, if you enter a command which is recognized by the AirLink GX440, it will respond with “OK”. If the command is not recognized, the response will be “ERROR”. • Any commands applicable only to certain model numbers of the AirLink GX440 will be noted.
  • Page 40 AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide 2140712...

  • Page 41: Inputs, Relay Outputs, And Power Status

    1 digital I/O. These may be connected to sensors and switches to monitor status and remotely control equipment. AirLink GX440 board supports a low power timer enable input pin and a digital I/O pin which are connected to the CPU processor. The I/O signal comes in from the power connector, through a polyswitch resettable fuse, and ties into the CPU pins with protection circuitry.

  • Page 42: Digital Output

    AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Examples of using the input with a switch to ground: • When a door or other latch is opened or closed. • Counting pulses or other electronic events. • When a gauge reaches a certain point.

  • Page 43: Power Modes And Information

    Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status Power Modes and Information AirLink GX440 low power modes can be configured using ACEmanager (Default: no power modes). You can switch power modes in response to specific events, such as when the voltage to the device drops below a configured threshold or when ignition is turned off, in order to conserve battery life.

  • Page 44: Power Effect On Device State

    AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Power Effect on Device State Once the transition from powered on to low-power mode starts, the device will change states to AT mode. This results in the current mode being terminated. For the brief period when the device is preparing for low-power mode, the device will remain in AT mode.

  • Page 45: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information 6: Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States) Electronic devices, including computers and wireless devices, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations. This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within, the acceptable limits for a Class A device.

  • Page 46: Antenna Considerations

    AirLink GX440 for Verizon LTE User Guide Antenna Considerations Although the antenna model(s) used with these devices meet(s) the Industry Canada Radio Frequency requirements, it is possible that future customers may swap them for different ones without network provider's knowledge and approval.

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