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  • Page 1 AirLink LS300 User Guide 4112895 Rev 4...
  • Page 3 Notice 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 4 ® 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 © 2013 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Preface Sierra Wireless Headquarters Contact Information Sales Phone: +1-604-232-1488 Headquarters: Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Pacific Time Post: Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction to the AirLink LS300 ........9...
  • Page 8 AirLink LS300 Specifications ........

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Airlink Ls300

    The AirLink LS300 is a 3G cellular device that supports a variety of radio bands options, both on HSPA+ or CDMA EV-DO cellular technology.

  • Page 10: Description

    AirLink LS300 User Guide Description Front Panel The front panel has the following connectors and controls: Ethernet Connector LEDs GPS/Diversity Antenna Connector Power Connector Antenna Connector Figure 1-1: Front Panel • Antenna Connector—This is the radio’s receive and transmit port. The device works with most cellular antennas with an SMA connector.

  • Page 11: Left Side Panel

    Power Connector Description on page 15. There are two types of optional power cables available from Sierra Wireless: · Cables with an AC adapter that are usually used for indoor, fixed applica- tions where the device runs off line power.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    • Packet Level Diagnostics • Device Management and Control The AirLink Control Environment (ACE) and ACEWare are Sierra Wireless’ device management and monitoring tool suites for AirLink devices. The ACEware suite includes: • ACEmanager —a software application embedded in the device •...

  • Page 13: Acemanager

    Introduction to the AirLink LS300 Download the applications and user guides from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site at www.sierrawireless.com/support. ACEmanager ACEmanager: • Simplifies deployment • Provides extensive monitoring, control and management capabilities • Configures your device to meet your needs •...

  • Page 14: Airvantage Management Service

    AirVantage Management Service AirLink devices can be managed with the AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) available from Sierra Wireless. AVMS is a cloud-based application, accessed from your web browser, that provides remote monitoring and configuration for any number of your AirLink ALEOS devices.

  • Page 15: Installation And Startup

    2: Installation and Startup This chapter shows you how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300. It also describes the front panel LEDs. Power Connector Description The LS300’s power connector has four pins: • Two pins connecting DC voltage to the device •...
  • Page 16 (7–28 VDC). If it doesn’t see it, the device will not turn on. If you are using a Sierra Wireless AC cable, the connection is inside the cable. There are several typical connection options for this pin: Option 1—If you want the device turned on and off when the engine is...
  • Page 17 Installation and Startup · In ALEOS, disable the Low Power Mode. (Default setting is disabled.) The device is on for as long as the power is on. Note: For details on how to use ALEOS, see the ALEOS Configuration User Guide. Pin 4 This pin is a digital input/output or an analog voltage input (green wire on DC cable).
  • Page 18 AirLink LS300 User Guide • As a digital output, it can trigger an alarm, siren, door lock or opens a valve or a switch. Pin 4 is an open collector transistor output normally at 3.3VDC. When triggered, it is pulled to ground. The initial state of the digital output when the device is rebooted is configurable in ALEOS.

  • Page 19: Installing The Sim Card

    Installation and Startup Installing the SIM Card If your mobile network operator requires it, insert a SIM card into the device before installation or connecting any external equipment or power to the device. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the SIM card cover. When viewed from the top, the notched corner of the SIM card faces towards the center of the device as shown in Figure...

  • Page 20: Tools And Materials Required

    Wireless antenna • Optional—a GPS antenna or a second wireless antenna • Power cable, either the DC cable or AC cable ordered from Sierra Wireless or your own custom-made cable • Optional—a straight-through 9-pin connection cable for the RS-232 port •...

  • Page 21: Din Rail Mount

    This provides protection from electrostatic discharges. DIN Rail Mount If you are mounting the LS300 on a DIN rail, order mounting bracket kit P/N 6000558 (DIN Rail Mounting Bracket for LS300) from Sierra Wireless. The kit contains: • L-shaped DIN Rail Mounting Bracket—Qty 1 •...
  • Page 22 Mounting Location Information on page 19. Note: The DIN rail bracket and clip in the kit Sierra Wireless provide is not intended for use on DIN rail that is mounted vertically. 4112895...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Ls300

    Installation and Startup Installing the GPS Antenna 1. Mount the antenna where it has a good view of the sky. It should see at least ⁰ of the sky. For example, if you mounted the AirLink device in a vehicle, you could mount the GPS antenna on the roof, the dashboard, or the rear panel, as shown in Figure 2-8...

  • Page 24: Starting The Ls300

    AirLink LS300 User Guide Starting the LS300 Upon receiving power, the device automatically starts as shown by the flashing LEDs. If it does not turn on, see that the: • Power connector is plugged in • Power cable is connected to power (line or battery power) •...

  • Page 25: Led Operation

    Installation and Startup Note: The appearance of the homepage varies depending on the type of network the device is connected to. For more details and information on configuring the LS300, refer to the ALEOS Configuration User Guide. Figure 2-10: ACEmanager homepage LED Operation LED Colors The four front panel LEDs show the status of various items and can be used as a...
  • Page 26 AirLink LS300 User Guide • Flashing Green—The device is roaming. Signal LED This shows the cellular network’s signal level. >  • Flashing red—No signal is present. (RSSI -110 dBm) > ≤ • Red—A bad signal is present. (RSSI -100 dBm or -110 dBm) > ...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Airlink Ls300

    3: Configuring the AirLink LS300 This chapter shows you how to communicate with and configure the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300. Connection Ports You can connect to the device’s: • USB port (Micro B) • Ethernet port (RJ-45) • Serial port (9-pin RS-232)

  • Page 28: Configuring With Airvantage Management Service

    Configuring with AirVantage Management Service AirLink devices can be configured with the AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) from Sierra Wireless. AVMS is a cloud-based application, available from your web browser, that provides remote monitoring and configuration for any number of your AirLink ALEOS devices.
  • Page 29 Configuring the AirLink LS300 In ACEmanager, mouse over a red AT to the left of a listing to see a popup showing the AT command for that item. Signal Strength is shown below. Figure 3-2: Mouse over for AT command •...
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  • Page 31: Airlink Ls300 Specifications

    4: AirLink LS300 Specifications 3G HSPA+ Models Fallback to GSM/GPRS/EDGE • 800/850/1900/2100 MHz HSPA+ Sierra Wireless SL8090 radio module • 900/2100 MHz HSPA+ Sierra Wireless SL8092 radio module Peak data rates • Download (HSDPA Category 10)—14.4 Mbps (peak rate) •...
  • Page 32 AirLink LS300 User Guide Events Reporting • Event Types: Digital Input, GPS/AVL, Network parameters, Data usage, Timer, Power, Device temperature • Report Types: SMS, Email, SNMP Trap, Relay output, GPS RAP report, Events protocol message to server VPN/Security • IPsec, SSL, and GRE VPN client •...
  • Page 33 AirLink LS300 Specifications Host Interfaces • 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet • RS-232 serial port • USB V2.0 Micro-B connector • 2 SMA antenna connectors (Primary, GPS/Rx Diversity) • Active antenna support Industry Certifications • • Industry Canada • • PTCRB •...
  • Page 34 (3.5 in.) 92.3 mm (3.6 in.) 12.7 mm 34.7 mm 76.7 mm (0.5 in.) (1.4 in.) (3.0 in.) 70.4 mm (2.8 in.) Underside Mounting holes 23.4 mm (1.4 in.) Weight: 190 g. (6.7 oz) Figure 4-1: AirLink LS300 Mechanical Specifications 4112895...

  • Page 35: Regulatory Information

    2. This device must accept any interference. Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Notice for Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with ICES-003.

  • Page 36: Rf Exposure

    PCS Band 3.8 dBi 4.15 dBi Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink LS300 devices conform to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. Products are marked with a CE and notified body number. The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community.
  • Page 37 Regulatory Information WEEE Notice If you purchased your AirLink LS300 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 38 AirLink LS300 User Guide 4112895...
  • Page 39 Index ACEmanager, configuring device with, 27 Ethernet ACEview, monitoring device with, 13 computer connection and log in, 24 Activity LED, 26 virtual Ethernet port, 27 AirVantage See AVMS. ALEOS default user name and password, 24 description of, 12 Analog voltage input sensing, 17 antenna installation, 23...
  • Page 40 AirLink LS300 User Guide Turn on device, 24 Receiving signal, LED, 26 Regulatory information, 35 Reset, 11 PAD, 11 Reset device, 25 RS-232 port, 11 virtual Ethernet port, 11 User name and password, default, 24 Serial port 9-pin, 11 Vehicle...

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