Sierra Wireless mangOH Red HL78 Series Getting Started Manual

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mangOH™ Red
HL78xx Getting Started
Guide (Windows)
41113251
Rev 1
Contents subject to change

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  • Page 1 mangOH™ Red HL78xx Getting Started Guide (Windows) 41113251 Rev 1 Contents subject to change...
  • Page 2 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 Revision History Revision Release date Changes number April 2019 Document created Rev 1 4/16/19 41113251...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Get Started ..............5 Register a mangoh.io Account .
  • Page 5: Get Started

    1: Get Started Thanks for purchasing the mangOH™ Red HL78xx development kit! Use this guide to prepare your mangOH Red and computer for IoT development. Important: Follow all steps as described. If you skip, change, or ’jump around’ steps, your device or development environment may not work properly.
  • Page 6: Register A Mangoh.io Account

    Select mangOH Red for the Type of mangOH. b. Select your SIM card provider (the SIM included in your kit is provided by Sierra Wireless). Your SIM will be activated later in this guide when you register for your AirVantage account.
  • Page 7: Set Up Your Mangoh Red

    (2) micro-USB cables • (1) Ultra Wide Band antennas (taoglas FXUB63) • (1) GNSS antenna (taoglas AGGBP.25B) • (1) micro-SIM card (Sierra Wireless) • (1) Breakout board (IoT expansion card format) • (2) M2 screws for IoT card installation •...
  • Page 8: Assemble Your Mangoh-Detailed Steps

    3.1: Assemble Your mangOH — Detailed Steps 3.1 Assemble Your mangOH—Detailed Steps To assemble your mangOH Red HL78xx kit: 1. Verify the SW401 dipswitch pins are set correctly: a. Remove the protective film from the dipswitches: Remove this film b. Make sure the dipswitches are set as follows: ·...
  • Page 9 3.1: Assemble Your mangOH — Detailed Steps 2. Insert a micro-SIM in the slot on the bottom side of the mangOH Red. (Either the micro-SIM included with the kit, or one that has been activated by another mobile network provider.) Note: If you do not have an activated micro-SIM, you can continue the tutorial, but will not be able to complete Connect to a Mobile Network on page 14...
  • Page 10 3.1: Assemble Your mangOH — Detailed Steps 4. Move the power select jumper onto the pins closest to the CONSOLE USB connector. (In this guide, power is supplied from the dev machine’s USB port to this connector when you connect it in a later step.) Note: The mangOH Red has two USB connectors.
  • Page 11 3.1: Assemble Your mangOH — Detailed Steps 6. Insert the UART RS232-4W IoT card in the IoT connector. Insert IoT card fully into connector 7. Insert the two M2x4 Phillips-head screws into the mounting blocks to firmly secure the IoT card. Mounting screws 8.
  • Page 12 3.1: Assemble Your mangOH — Detailed Steps 9. Power up the mangOH Red: a. Use a micro-USB cable to connect the CONSOLE USB connector to a USB port on the dev machine. When the mangOH Red is powered, the Power LED turns solid green. Power LED Tip: If the Power LED does not turn on:...
  • Page 13 3.1: Assemble Your mangOH — Detailed Steps 10. Wait for the device to enumerate (< 30 seconds, typically) You can confirm the device has enumerated by viewing Display Manager—two USB Serial Ports will enumer- ate for the Console USB connection and the IoT card: 11.
  • Page 14: Connect To A Mobile Network

    4: Connect to a Mobile Network In this chapter, you will make sure the mangOH Red can connect to the mobile network (for your SIM provider). To connect to a mobile network, you must have a micro-SIM in the mangOH Red. 1.
  • Page 15 If you are using: · the Sierra Wireless SIM provided with the kit (the SIM is not activated), you must activate it via AirVantage (in the next chapter). Get the SIM information you will need for activation: i. Get the SIM’s ICCID, and the mangOH Red’s IMEI and FSN:...
  • Page 16 In the next section—Register Your mangOH Red on AirVantage on page 17, you will set up your free account on the Sierra Wireless AirVantage IoT Acceleration Platform and enable your Sierra Wireless SIM (if being used). Rev 1 4/16/19 41113251...
  • Page 17: Register Your Mangoh Red On Airvantage

    In this chapter, you will register your device with Sierra Wireless’ AirVantage IoT Acceleration platform (a cloud- based service to collect data from your devices), and if you are using the Sierra Wireless SIM provided with the kit, you will register your SIM to activate it.
  • Page 18 5.1.1: Register / Log In to AirVantage 4. Enter your registration details, including: · First and last names · Email address Important: Use a valid email address—This is your username for accessing AirVantage, and is needed to complete the registration process. ·...
  • Page 19 5.1.1: Register / Log In to AirVantage 8. When your browser opens to confirm the signup request, enter a password that satisfies the requirements shown on-screen, and re-enter it to confirm. Password requirements 9. Click Save. If your password is acceptable, You will receive an email to confirm your account creation. 10.
  • Page 20 5.1.1: Register / Log In to AirVantage 11. Enter your account’s email address and password, and click Log In. 12. The first time you log in to your AirVantage account, a walkthrough tutorial appears. If you don’t want to use it, click Skip. Otherwise, click Next to step through it. Rev 1 4/16/19 41113251...
  • Page 21 SIM ICCID. 15. Click Register. Note: If you are using a Sierra Wireless SIM provided with the kit, it is now activated and your CF3 module will be able to register on a mobile network. Rev 1 4/16/19...
  • Page 22 5.1.1: Register / Log In to AirVantage You have now registered your device and completed the mangOH Red Getting Started tutorial. For more information on the mangOH platform, visit mangoh.io. Rev 1 4/16/19 41113251...
  • Page 23: Tips

    CF3 module type (e.g. WP8548 is a 3G-only module—the APN for the network operator’s 3G network should be used). Examples: · Sierra Wireless—internet.sierrawireless.com · Rogers Wireless—internet.com (GPRS); ltemobile.apn (LTE) · Others—Search the Internet for "<provider> APN". For example, "Rogers Wireless APN"...
  • Page 24: Hardware Tips

    7: Hardware Tips 7.1 Dipswitch Settings The multi-function dipswitch block (SW401) is used to control module signals. Note: The ’Default’ switch positions are the settings recommended when using this guide. Signal On/Off State On (Default) Enable CF3 module’s POWER_ON signal PWR_ON Disable POWER_ON signal Enable CF3 module’s firmware download (recovery) mode.
  • Page 25: Removing/Inserting An Hl78Xx Module

    8: Removing/Inserting an HL78xx Module 8.1 Removing an HL78xx module To remove an HL78xx module from the mangOH Red: 1. Remove the module cover using the module cover removal tool—Starting at one corner, insert the tool in the pair of holes and carefully pry the cover away from the module. 2.
  • Page 26: Inserting An Hl78Xx Module

    8.2: Inserting an HL78xx module 8.2 Inserting an HL78xx module To insert an HL78xx module on the mangOH Red board: 1. Insert the module spacer in the socket—Make sure the face with the smaller opening is at the bottom. Make sure the face with the ’lip’...
  • Page 27 8.2: Inserting an HL78xx module 3. Hold the module cover over the module and line up the circle on the module with the triangle on the socket, then press the cover (on the edges) into place. The circle on the cover matches the position of the triangle on the socket.
  • Page 28: Quick Reference-Commands In This Guide

    9: Quick Reference—Commands in this Guide The following table contains a list of the commands that are used in this guide with explanations of their purposes. Table 9-1: Commands Used in the Getting Started Guide Command Description Tests that AT interface is accessible AT&K3 Activate hardware flow control AT+CCID?
  • Page 29: Terminology

    10: Terminology Here are a few items that you might find helpful: • Some terminology: · "CF3"—The mangOH Red supports CF3 (Common Form Factor) embedded modules, such as the HL78xx, WP8548 and HL8548. Throughout this tutorial, "CF3" refers to the module that comes with your mangOH Red kit. ·...

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