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Hardware User Guide
41112510
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  • Page 1 AirLink LX40 Hardware User Guide 41112510 Rev 1...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 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. Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to the LX40 ...........7 Key Features .
  • Page 5 Contents Specifications ............34 Certification and Interoperability .
  • Page 6 AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) ........52 AC Power Adapter Input .

  • Page 7: Introduction To The Lx40

    Features and specifications described in this user guide apply to all variants of the LX40 unless otherwise noted. The AirLink LX40 is designed for Commercial and Enterprise LTE network connectivity. LX40 provides purpose-built, secure, reliable, managed Cellular LTE networking in building automation, digital signage, taxis, ATMs, kiosks and point-of-sale terminals.

  • Page 8: Description

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Description (See Connect the Antennas page 16.) Cellular Antenna Connector Wi-Fi Antenna Connector* Diversity Antenna Connector LEDs (See LED Behavior on page 29.) *Wi-Fi model Grounding screw RJ-45 Ethernet Port (See page 11.) Power Connector USB 2.0 Micro-AB Port...

  • Page 9: Sample Power Consumption Scenarios

    The following items come with the LX40 router: • DC power cable • Quick Start Guide The following items can be ordered separately from Sierra Wireless: • Universal AC power adapter (part number 2000579) · Voltage input: 100–240 VAC · Current output: 1.5 A...

  • Page 10: Installation And Startup

    2: Installation and Startup This chapter shows how to connect, install and start the AirLink LX40. It also describes the front panel LEDs, and I/O functionality. Note: Field wiring and connections in hazardous locations must be connected as per the wiring methods requirement for Class 2 circuits mentioned in the National Electric Code and the Canadian Electric Code.

  • Page 11: Step 1-Insert The Sim Card

    Installation and Startup Note: Depending on where you are installing the LX40, you may want to mount the router before connecting the antenna, cables and power. Step 1—Insert the SIM Card If the SIM card has not already been installed, insert the SIM card into the router before connecting any external equipment or power to the router.

  • Page 12: Grounding The Lx40

    103 mm 4 1/16 in. Figure 2-2: Mounting and Grounding the LX40 Grounding the LX40 Sierra Wireless strongly recommends that you always ground the chassis using the grounding point shown in Figure 2-3. For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference), Sierra Wireless recommends grounding the LX40 chassis to this system ground reference.

  • Page 13: Flat Mount

    Installation and Startup Flat Mount To mount the LX40 permanently to any surface or if you are mounting the LX40 on a DIN rail, order an LX40 mounting bracket kit (P/N 6001221) from Sierra Wireless. The kit contains: • Mounting bracket •...

  • Page 14: Mounting In A High Vibration Environment

    Figure 2-5: Attaching the LX40 to the bracket Mounting in a High Vibration Environment Note: If you are mounting the LX40 in a high vibration area, Sierra Wireless strongly recommends using two nylon cable ties to secure the LX40 on the bracket.

  • Page 15: Din Rail Mount

    Installation and Startup DIN Rail Mount You can mount the LX40 on a DIN rail in a vertical orientation, with the antenna connectors pointing up or down. Note: The DIN rail mounting clip should only be used on a horizontally-mounted DIN rail. Ensure spring clip is at the bottom To mount the LX40 with antenna...

  • Page 16: Step 3-Connect The Antennas

    Cellular antenna connector: Primary receive and transmit antenna connector • Cellular Diversity antenna connector: LTE MIMO and 3G Diversity The AirLink LX40 with Wi-Fi also has: • One reverse polarity SMA male connector for the Wi-Fi antenna. Sierra Wireless recommends cabling out the antenna.

  • Page 17: Recommended Antenna Separation

    (RJ-45)—Use a Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable Step 5—Connect the Power The AirLink LX40 comes with a 3 meter (10 ft.) DC power cable. You can also purchase an optional AC adapter. The LX40 can also use Power over Ethernet. An Ethernet cable connected to a compatible network switch or router can supply power to the LX40.

  • Page 18: Cable Strain Relief

    The cable should not be taut and should not pull the power connector at an angle. Fusing For DC installations, Sierra Wireless recommends fusing the power input using a 4 A, fast blow fuse on the V line, recommended to have no more than ±10% de- rating over the operating temperature range.

  • Page 19: Power Connector On The Lx40

    Installation and Startup Power Connector on the LX40 Pin 4 (Green) Pin 3 (White) GPIO On/Off (Ignition) control Pin 1 (Red) For I/O information, Power page Pin 2 (Black) Ground For more information, see wiring diagrams on page Figure 2-8: DC Power Cable Connections (Colors indicate DC cable wire colors) Table 2-2: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires Name DC Cable...

  • Page 20: Wiring Diagrams

    Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the power source. Include a 4 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more than ±10% de-rating over the operating temperature range, in the input power line. Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous (unswitched) DC power source. •...
  • Page 21 Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the power source. Include a 4 A, fast blow fuse, recommended to have no more than ±10% de-rating over the operating temperature range, in the input power line. Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous (unswitched) DC power source. •...

  • Page 22: Step 6-I/O Configuration

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Step 6—I/O Configuration You can use Pin 4 on the LX40 power connector for I/O configuration. Power Connector Figure 2-11: I/O Pin-out for the LX40 Power Connector You can use the I/O pin as: ·...
  • Page 23 Installation and Startup You can use the I/O pin in conjunction with events reporting to configure the LX40 to send a report when the state of the monitored router changes, for example when a switch is opened or closed. For more information, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide (Events Reporting chapter).
  • Page 24 AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide LX40 Internal pull-up resistor Pin 4 (power connector) Off (default)* High Digital Input Protection Circuitry * Configurable on the ACEmanager I/O tab Figure 2-13: Digital Input Table 2-4: Digital Input Pull-up State Minimum Typical Maximum —...
  • Page 25 Installation and Startup High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input You can use the green wire to connect Pin 4 to a dry contact switch. The dry contact switch is not available in Standby mode. LX40 Internal pull-up resistor (10K) Pin 4 (power connector) On** = 1.1 mA (Typ)
  • Page 26 AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide LX40 Internal pull-up resistor Pin 4 (power connector) Off (default)* Protection Circuitry Output Off (default)* * Configurable on the ACEmanager I/O tab Solar panel or battery Figure 2-15: Analog Input Table 2-6: Analog Input...
  • Page 27 Installation and Startup Low Side Current Sink Output You can use Pin 4 as a low side current sink; for example, to drive a relay. LX40 Internal pull-up resistor Protection External solenoid/relay circuit Circuitry = 500 mA (Typ)* Sink Pin 4 (power connector) * See Table 2-7 on page 27 for more details.

  • Page 28: Step 7-Check The Router Operation

    0.5 V Step 7—Check the Router Operation 1. When power is supplied to the AirLink LX40 router, it powers up automatically, as indicated by the flashing LEDs. If it does not turn on, ensure that the: · Power connector is plugged in and supplying voltage greater than 9 VDC.

  • Page 29: Led Behavior

    Solid Amber Fair signal (equivalent to 2 bars) Flashing Amber Poor signal (equivalent to 1 bar) If possible, Sierra Wireless recommends moving the router to a location with a better signal. Flashing Red Inadequate (equivalent to 0 bars) Sierra Wireless recommends moving the router to a location with a better signal.

  • Page 30: Ethernet Leds

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Table 2-9: LED Behavior Color / Pattern Description Note: The quality of the signal strength is measured using the appropriate parameters for the radio technology in use. Network Solid Green Connected to an LTE network...

  • Page 31: Step 8-Configure The Software

    Installation and Startup Step 8—Configure the Software You can configure the ALEOS software on the LX40 using: • ACEmanager (browser-based application) • AirLink Management Service (cloud-based application) • AirLink Mobility Manager (unified software platform deployed in the enterprise data center) •...

  • Page 32: Reboot The Lx40

    If you require a network management solution deployed in your data center, contact your Sierra Wireless sales representative for a demonstration of the AMM capabilities. Configuring with AT Commands For a complete list of AT commands, refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide.

  • Page 33: Recovery Mode

    Installation and Startup Note: When you use ACEmanager to reset the router to the factory default settings, some settings such the user password, network ID, network password, custom APNs, low voltage standby are preserved by default. However, you can configure the LX40 Reset Mode to reset all values, including the user password.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    3: Specifications This chapter describes the LX40 router specifications. Certification and Interoperability Note: All certifications listed below are pending. Some are in progress; others are planned. Emissions / Immunity • Industry Canada • Safety CB Scheme • UL 60950 • Industry Certification ISO7637-2 •...

  • Page 35: Network Technology

    Specifications Network Technology LTE and HSPA For a list of supported bands, see Table 3-3 on page 40 and Table 3-4 page 40. Environmental Testing Test Method Category Description MIL-STD-810G, Vibration Frequency range: 5 Hz–500 Hz Test method 514.6 Spectrum level: 2.24G on all axes for 8 hours/axis Operating mode: powered on MIL-STD-810G, Mechanical Shock Half-sine 40G, 15–23 ms,...

  • Page 36: Host Interfaces

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Test Method Category Description IEC 60068-2-70 Marking The markings are rubbed with water for 10 cycles, Part 2, Test Xb then with lubricating oil for 10 cycles. Operating mode: unpowered ISTA 2A 2001, Package In shipping packaging.

  • Page 37: Sim Card Interface

    Specifications SIM Card Interface The LX40 has one 6-pin SIM socket for a mini-SIM (2FF) SIM card, operated at 1.8 V/3.3 V. This interface is compliant with the applicable 3GPP standards for USIM. Mechanical Specifications For mechanical drawings, dimensions, and weight, see Mechanical Specifications on page 46.

  • Page 38: Protocols

    The device looks for a qualified voltage on this pin as part of the power up sequence. 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 39: Wi-Fi Performance

    Specifications Wi-Fi Performance Technology Frequency MIMO 20 MHz 40 MHz 80 MHz 802.11n 2.4 GHz 1 × 1 72 Mbps 5 GHz 1 × 1 100 Mbps 150 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz 1 × 1 87 Mbps 200 Mbps 433 Mbps a.

  • Page 40: Radio Frequency Bands

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Radio Frequency Bands To determine which radio module your gateway has, refer to the label on the bottom of the gateway, or in ACEmanager, go to Status > About, and check the Radio Module Type field.
  • Page 41 Specifications Table 3-5: LX40 Radio Module WP7607 EMEA Radio Module Firmware Band Frequencies Technology Generic  Band 1 Tx: 1920–1980 MHz Rx: 2110– 2170 MHz  Band 3 Tx: 1710–1785 MHz Rx: 1805–1880 MHz  Band 7 Tx: 2500–2570 MHz Rx: 2620–2690 MHz ...
  • Page 42 AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Table 3-6: LX40 Radio Module WP7609 Australia and New Zealand Radio Module Firmware Band Frequencies Technology Generic  Band 1 Tx: 1920–1980 MHz Rx: 2110– 2170 MHz  Band 3 Tx: 1710–1785 MHz Rx: 1805–1880 MHz ...
  • Page 43 Specifications Table 3-7: LX40 Radio Module WP7702 Worldwide Radio Module Firmware Band Frequencies Technology Generic  Band 8 Tx: 880–915 MHz Rx: 925–960 MHz  Band 12 Tx: 699–716 MHz Rx: 729 –746 MHz  Band 13 Tx: 777–787 MHz Rx: 746 –756 MHz ...

  • Page 44: Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power The following tables provide radio module conducted transmit power specifications. The radio module type is printed on the label on the bottom of the router and is available in ACEmanager (Status > About).
  • Page 45 Specifications Table 3-11: Radio Module WP7609 Conducted Transmit Power Band Conducted Tx Notes Power (dBm) Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28 +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3) WCDMA Bands 1, 5, 8 +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3) Table 3-12: Radio Module WP7702 Conducted Transmit Power Band Conducted Tx Notes...

  • Page 46: Mechanical Specifications

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Mechanical Specifications Front view 25 mm (1 in.) Weight: 0.76 kg (1.68 lb.) Top view 79 mm (3 1/8 in.) 103 mm (4 1/16 in.) 111 mm (4 3/8 in.) Figure 3-1: LX40 Mechanical Specifications...

  • Page 47: Regulatory Information

    • connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless Warning: could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Rev 1 November 2018 41112510...

  • Page 48: Rf Exposure

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide RF Exposure In accordance with FCC/IC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm should be maintained from the antenna and the user's body.
  • Page 49 FCC ID/IC Number N7NWP76C 2417C-WP76C Device Frequency Band Maximum Antenna Gain (dBi) AirLink LX40 Must not exceed antenna gains due to RF exposure and ERP/EIRP limits, as listed in the module’s FCC grant. Table 4-4: WP7702 Antenna Gain Specifications FCC ID/IC Number...
  • Page 50 AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide WEEE Notice If you purchased your AirLink LX40 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 51: Accessories

    A: Accessories DC Power Cable (Black Connector) Table A-1: DC Power Cable DC Power Cable Part Number 2000522 Product Release 2016 Components: 1 UL2464 20 AWG × 4 core cable  4 Molex female crimp terminals /AWG 20-24, 250V, 5 A max, phosphor bronze ...

  • Page 52: Ac Power Adapter (Black Connector)

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) Table A-2: AC Power Adapter AC Power Adapter Part Number 2000579 Product Release 2016 AC Power Adapter Input Table A-3: Input Specifications Minimum Typical Maximum Input Input Voltage 90 VAC 100–240 VAC...

  • Page 53: Ac Power Adapter Environmental Specifications

    Accessories AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications Table A-5: AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications Operating Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (operates normally) Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90% Altitude Sea level to 2,000 meters Vibration 1.0 mm, 10–55 Hz, 15 minutes per cycle for each axis (X, Y, Z) Non-operating Storage Temperature -30°C ~ 70°C...

  • Page 54: Ac Power Adapter Hazardous Substances

    AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide AC Power Adapter Hazardous Substances • EU Directive 2011/65/EU “RoHS” • EU Directive 2012/19/EU “WEEE” • REACH AC Power Adapter Energy Efficiency The AC adapter complies with International Efficiency Levels, as shown in Table A-7.

  • Page 55: Index

    Index I/O auxiliary connector, 22 Input Analog, 25 AC power adapter, specifications, 52 Dry contact switch, 25 Accessories, 9 Ignition switch, 23 ACEmanager, 31 Installation AirLink Management Service, 31 Connect data cables, 17 ALEOS software, 31 Connect power cable, 17 AMM, 32 Connecting antennas, 16...
  • Page 56 AirLink LX40 Series Hardware User Guide Screw Torque, 37 Software, configure, 31 Specifications, 34 Environmental, 34 Regulatory, 53 RF, 16 Standards, regulatory, 53 Tools required for install, 10 Voltage, input and ripple range, 37 Warranty, 9 WEEE, 50 Wi-Fi performance, 39...

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