Introduction To The Pinpoint X - Sierra Wireless AirLink PinPoint X User Manual

1: Introduction to the PinPoint X

• Connecting to
Verizon
• EV-DO
• Connection
methods
• Networking
• Applications
• Software
• Documentation
Rev 2.0 Mar.10
The PinPoint X is a compact, intelligent and fully-featured mobile
communications platform with multiple peripheral connections
including serial, Ethernet and USB. Expanded I/O functionality in a
separate connector includes four digital inputs, four analog inputs and
two relay outputs unleashing extensive remote instrumentation
possibilities.
Its high-precision 50-channel GPS receiver coupled with the rich
embedded intelligence provided by ALEOS™ technology make
PinPoint X the perfect choice for a broad set of mobile enterprise,
public safety, fleet management and AVL solutions.
Figure 1-1: Sierra Wireless AirLink PinPoint X
ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the Sierra Wireless
AirLink products simplifies installation, operation and maintenance of
any solution, and provides an always-on, always-aware intelligent
connection for mission-critical applications. ALEOS enables:
• Persistent Network Connectivity
• Over-The-Air (OTA) Upgrades
• Wireless Optimized TCP/IP
• Real-Time Notification
• Real-Time GPS Reporting
• GPS Store and Forward
• Packet Level Diagnostics
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