Step 5-Connect The Power And I/O; Fusing; Power And I/O Connections - Sierra Wireless FX30 User Manual

Rev 4 March 2019
Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O
The Sierra Wireless FX30 comes with a 1.5 meter (about 5 ft.) DC power cable.
For more information on the DC power cable, see
purchase an optional AC adapter.
Warning:
Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by
personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures.
The FX30 supports an operating voltage of 4.75–32 V.

Fusing

The Sierra Wireless DC power cable has a 3 A fuse installed in the cable. If that
cable is used, no additional fusing is required.

Power and I/O Connections

Table 2-1 describes the functions for the pins on the FX30 power connector. See
also I/O Configuration on page 25.
6 5 4
3 2 1
Figure 2-14: FX30 Power Connector
Table 2-1: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires
Pin Function Associated
DC Cable
Wire Color
1 Power Red
2 Ground Black
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page
Description
(20 AWG + Fuse)
Main power supply for device
Fuse: Slow-blow 3 A, 250 V (5 × 20 mm)
Note: If you want to turn the FX30 on/off using a
control line, Sierra Wireless strongly recommends that
you connect the on/off line to Pin 3 and apply
continuous power on Pin 1.
(20 AWG)
Main device ground
Installation and Startup
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