Page 2 Package Contents Cat 6a Ethernet Cable Power Cable (2 pin Molex - M8 Barrel) AW12-EI/AC-EI AW12 Car Adapter Power Cable (4 pin Molex - pigtail) Modem USB-to-Ethernet Converter Converter FCC ID: 2AUZ8AW12HP AC Power AC Power Cord Vehicular...
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Page 3 Installation Chose Your Installation Profile Vehicle Installation Fixed Installation See Pages 4 through 12 See Pages 13 through 21...
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Page 4 Vehicle Connection Overview Install Overview Fuse Page 5: Connect power cable from Ignition Panel AW12 to AW12-EI/AC-EI Switch Accessory Page 6: Connect data cable from (switched) AC/ON AW12 to AW12EI/AC-EI Power/GPIO Cable (included) Page 7: Connect antenna AW12-EI/AC-EI...
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Page 5 Connect Power Cable AW12 to AW12-PC-EI AW12 USB Modem Install the 2 Pin Molex FCC ID: 2AUZ8AW12HP power cable ensuring the 2 Pin Molex connector locks firmly into place and the barrel connector is hand tight.
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Page 6 Connect Data Cable AW12 to AW12-PC-EI Install the USB cable as shown, ensuring the spacer is between the cable and the AW12 Modem and the thumbscrews on the Type C connector are tightly secured using a small flat head screwdriver.
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Page 7 Connecting Antennas to AW12 Connect the GPS antenna to the GNSS port and connect the three LTE cables to the 3 LTE ports (PRI, B14, DIV). Tighten with 5/16" open end SMA torque wrench. Any of the 3 LTE cables can Antenna connection go to any LTE port on the...
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Page 8 Mount Antenna on Vehicle Warning – provide 1 meter of separation from other antennas for best performance and maintain 20 cm (approximately 8 inches) distance from antenna to humans when antenna is transmitting...
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Page 9 Connect Power to AW12-EI/AC-EI Fuse Ignition Panel Switch Accessory (switched) AC/ON Power/GPIO Cable (included) The red and orange wires will AW12-EI/AC-EI be wired to the 12V positive connection of the power Ground management block in the Battery (black) (constant) vehicle.
Page 10 Connecting to a Router Use the Cat6a ethernet cable to connect the AW12-EI/AC-EI to the WAN port of the vehicle router. Router Ethernet Cable...
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Page 11 Turn on and Check Connection Light Indicator Guide Blue = Initialization Flashing Red = No data connection Solid Red = No SIM Flashing Green = Connecting Solid Green = Attached to network Turn the ignition (or AC Accessory option) ON for the vehicle. Plug in the 2 pin Molex. If the blue LED is not seen within 20 seconds after the ignition is switched on, shut off the ignition immediately.
Page 12 Connecting to Internet You are now connected! To verify, open a web browser on a device that is connected to your router. Go to www.assured-wireless.com/beta for additional information. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your FirstNet Sales Consultant.
Page 13 Connection Overview Install Overview WAN port Page 14: Connect power cable from Router AW12 to AW12-EI/AC-EI Page 15: Connect data cable from Wall outlet AW12 to AW12-EI/AC-EI Page 16: Connect antennas Page 17: Antenna notes AW12-EI/AC-EI Page 18: Connect power...
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Page 14 Connect Power Cable AW12 to AW12-PC-EI Install the 2 Pin Molex power cable ensuring the 2 Pin Molex connector locks firmly into place and the barrel connector is hand tight.
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Page 15 Connect Data Cable AW12 to AW12-PC-EI Install the USB cable as shown, ensuring the spacer is between the cable and the AW12 Modem and the thumbscrews on the Type C connector are tightly secured using a small flat head screwdriver.
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Page 16 Connecting Antennas to AW12 Connect the Paddle antennas following the shown numerical sequence: GNSS port GPS antenna Warnings -Do NOT Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna other than as noted above -Do NOT increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. NOTE: Once the PRI and the DIV antennas are assembled, rotate them away from -Do NOT Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the each other to ensure you have enough clearance to install the B14 antenna.
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Page 17 Antenna Notes The GPS antenna will ideally be positioned on a flat surface with a clear view of the southern sky. The unit will still function without a GPS signal however, some enhanced features may not be enabled. GPS antenna Provide 1 meter of separation between the AW12 and CAUTION: Maintain 20 cm (approximately 8 inches)
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Page 18 Connect Power to the AW12-PC-EI Wall outlet 4 pin Molex AW12-EI/AC-EI adaptor AW12...
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Page 19 Connecting to a Router Use the Cat6a ethernet cable to connect the PC-EI to the WAN port of the vehicle router. Router Ethernet Cable...
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Page 20 Turn on and Check Connection Light Indicator Guide Blue = Initialization Flashing Red = No data connection Solid Red = No SIM Flashing Green = Connecting Solid Green = Attached to network Plug in the AC adapter into the wall outlet. If the blue LED is not seen within 20 seconds after plugging in the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter immediately.
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Page 21 Connecting to Internet You are now connected! To verify, open a web browser on a device that is connected to your router. Go to www.assured-wireless.com/beta for additional information. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your FirstNet Sales Consultant.
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Page 22 Antenna Warnings • Do NOT Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna other than as noted above • Do NOT increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Do NOT Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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(b) where explosive atmospheres may be present, or (c) that are near (i) medical or life support equipment, or (ii) any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the AW12 and AW12-EI/AC-EI modem MUST BE POWERED OFF AT ALL TIMES (since the modem could otherwise transmit signals that might interfere with such equipment).
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PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DEVICE, EVEN IF Assured Wireless Corporation AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE; OR (B) CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
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