Installation And Startup; Tools And Materials Required; Installation Overview - Sierra Wireless AirLink LX40 Hardware User's Manual

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.
Note: The LX40 Series gateway installation must be done by a qualified technician.

Tools and Materials Required

• Power supply—AC or DC (DC power cable is supplied by Sierra Wireless)
· Not required if using Power over Ethernet
• A SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator)
• Small slot-head screwdriver (to remove SIM door)
• Computer with Ethernet cable
• LTE MIMO antennas—Main and Diversity
· Diversity antenna not required for CatM1/NB-IoT
• Wi-Fi antenna (LX40 Wi-Fi model only)

Installation Overview

The steps for a typical installation are:
1. Insert the SIM
2. Mount and ground the LX40
3. Connect the
4. Connect the data
5. Connect the
6. Check the router
7. Configure the
The following sections describe these steps in detail. Read these sections carefully before
performing the installation.
1. Not required when using the LX40 with R2C eSIM for Sierra Connectivity.
Rev. 2 January 2021
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card—page 13.
chassis—page
antennas—page 18.
cables—page 19.
power—page 19.
operation—page 30.
software—page 33.
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