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AirLink LS300 HSPA

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Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide 2400240 Rev 1.0...
  • Page 3 Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 while in control of a vehicle.

  • Page 4: Contact Information

    Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Fax: 1-510-624-4299 1-604-231-1109 www.sierrawireless.com Website: Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases. Revision History Revision Release date Changes number June 2012 LS300 for AT&T User Guide initial release. Rev 1.0 Jun.12...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction to the AirLink LS300 ........11...
  • Page 8 Activating the AirLink LS300 ........
  • Page 9 Contents Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status ......39 Capturing External Events ........39 Digital Input .
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  • Page 11: Introduction To The Airlink Ls300

    Software • Documentation The AirLink LS300 is a compact, intelligent, and fully-featured mobile communications platform with multiple peripheral connections including serial, Ethernet, and USB. Expanded I/O functionality in the power connector includes one digital I/O and one low power timer enable input allowing remote instrumentation possibilities.

  • Page 12: Aceware

    (ACEmanager), a Windows-based application (ACEview), and a web-hosted application (ACEnet). You can download ACEview and the user guides for all ACEware applications from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site at http://www.sierrawireless.com/support. Contact your dealer or Sierra Wireless representative for any further information.

  • Page 13: Simplified Deployment

    Introduction to the AirLink LS300 Figure 1-4: ACEmanager: Status Simplified Deployment ACEmanager provides the ability to remotely set up and configure Sierra Wireless AirLink products. Remote device setup and configuration reduces the time of your wireless deployment and provides a quicker path to ROI.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Your Cellular Provider

    Internet or the cellular network is also available for computers or other devices connected directly to the AirLink LS300. The AirLink LS300 will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from the computers or other end devices.

  • Page 15: Communications

    Connection Methods You can connect the AirLink LS300 to a USB (micro B), an Ethernet (RJ45), or a serial (RS232) port on a computer. When connected to a USB or Ethernet port, the AirLink LS300 behaves like a network card.

  • Page 16: Networking

    This is achieved by using authentication algorithms and their outputs. The IPsec architecture model includes the Sierra Wireless AirLink gateway as a remote gateway at one end communicating, through a VPN tunnel, with a VPN gateway at the other end.

  • Page 17: Gre

    Connect a notebook computer and other input/output (I/O) devices. • Interpret the LEDs on the AirLink LS300 and the indicators in the ACEview software. This User Guide is provided as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file on the installation CD or from the Sierra Wireless support website.

  • Page 18: Tools And Reference Documents

    ACEview User Guide This document explains the use of the ACEview utility tool to view and monitor the connection state of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device. ACEnet User Guide This document explains the use of ACEnet services for the remote management of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    2: Specifications • Interface Port Pin- Outs • Power Connector Features and Benefits • Powered by ALEOS • Embedded Machine Protocols • Connection Management • IPsec/VPN; Firewall • LBS and Events Reporting Engines • ACEware interface • Remote Management and Configuration •...

  • Page 20: Standards/Approvals

    AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide Standards/Approvals • A-tick • PTCRB • • • EU RoHS Compliant • Industry Canada • Mil-Spec 810-F Certified • Class 1 Div 2 Certified • e-Mark • R&TTE Directives (CE, RoHS, Safety, Radio, EMC) Host Interfaces •...

  • Page 21: Interface Port Pin-Outs

    - > DCD (Data Carrier Detect) Figure 2-1: Serial Port Diagram: Female DB-9 DCE (not to scale) Power Connector Figure 2-2: Power Connector (Not to scale) Table 2-1: LS300 I/O Power Connector Pin-outs Name Description Type Main supply for device...
  • Page 22 AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide Table 2-2: LS300 Digital I/O Specifications Name Specification Param Type Units Dig I/O Input low state -0.5 (Input) voltage Input high state voltage range μA Input leakage current ---- ---- (3.3 VDC IN Typical application input source is a dry switch contact to ground.

  • Page 23: Installing And Activating The Airlink Ls300

    AirLink LS300 on the your cellular provider’s network. AirLink LS300 The AirLink LS300 should be mounted in a position that provides easy access for all cabling. Cables should not be bent, constricted, in close proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme temperatures.

  • Page 24: Physical Interfaces

    · Power adapter and a power source - You will need a power supply and power source for the device. Note: The AC power adapter for the LS300 has a different pin-out than previous AirLink devices. The AC power adapter MUST be used or the LS300 will not operate properly.

  • Page 25: Activating The Airlink Ls300

    1. Insert the SIM. Use a #0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the SIM tray door at the back of the LS300. Remove the door, and insert an active SIM card into the SIM slot until it clicks in. The gold SIM contacts should face down with the cut corner to the right.

  • Page 26: Configuring Through Acemanager

    GPS (user configurable in ACEmanager). If you are mounting the AirLink LS300 into a vehicle, the less the cable is wrapped and bound together, the better it will perform. Place it on the roof, on the dash, or on a rear panel where it has a greater than 90°...

  • Page 27: Connecting To Power

    Warning: Explosion Hazard - When the device is located in a combustible atmosphere, do not connect or disconnect the AirLink LS300 unless power has been switched off. With the appropriate power adapter, the AirLink LS300 can be used with either DC or AC power.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Computer Or Other Device

    Figure 3-4: AirLink LS300 Power Connector Warning: Explosion Hazard - When the device is located in a combustible atmosphere, do not connect or disconnect the AirLink LS300 unless power has been switched off. Connecting to a Computer or Other Device The AirLink LS300 can be connected to the computer through an Ethernet, serial, or USB connection.

  • Page 29: Serial Port

    USB Port Figure 3-7: USB Micro-B connector cable The AirLink LS300 operates in device mode. If a Micro-B plug is inserted into the port, AirLink LS300 operates as a self-powered device: it will not draw any current from the USB.

  • Page 30: Led Operation

    AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide LED Operation Four LEDs are visible from the front and top of the AirLink LS300. Labeled (from left to right) Network, Signal, Activity, and Power, each LED can display one of three colors: green, yellow, or red.

  • Page 31: Led Light Patterns

    Data Retry, Failed Auth, and Retrying - The Network LED blinks red every 3 seconds. Reset Button The Reset button, located on the right front side of the AirLink LS300, has two primary functions: 1. Powers up or reboots the device: Briefly press in, and release.

  • Page 32: Mounting The Airlink Ls300

    (P/N 1500189) with three internal lock washers (P/N 1500190) · Four #8 sheet metal/wood-type screws (P/N 1500179) with four internal lock washers (P/N 1510030). Figure 3-9 is a line drawing (with dimensions) of the LS300 mounting bracket. 10.8 cm 4.25 in 7.3 cm...

  • Page 33: Mounting Procedures

    3. Remove the bracket, and drill a small “starter” hole at the center of each outlined hole. 4. Attach the bracket to the base of the LS300. Align the three screw holes on the LS300 with the three screw holes in the middle of the bracket, and attach the bracket to the base using the three Phillips machine screws included with the bracket kit.
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  • Page 35: Configuring The Airlink Ls300

    Usage with AT Commands • AT Commands The AirLink LS300, with ALEOS embedded firmware, is a highly configurable device. Configure the AirLink LS300 through one of two options: 1. Use the configuration and management applications of the ACEware suite, or 2.

  • Page 36: If Using Either Usb Or Serial

    Figure 4-1: New connection window 3. A Tera Term welcome screen appears and prompts for a username and password. 4. Enter “user” at the LS300 login prompt, and press Enter. 5. Enter “12345” at the Password prompt, and press Enter. You are now connected.
  • Page 37 · Flow Control: hardware (or none). Tip: If you have configured the AirLink LS300 for settings different than the defaults for Bits per second, Data bits, Parity, and/or Stop bits, you must use your changed settings. 4. Select OK. You are now connected.

  • Page 38: At Commands

    “e”. • When you are using a terminal connection, if you enter a command which is recognized by the AirLink LS300, it will respond with “OK”. If the command is not recognized, the response will be “ERROR”. • Any commands applicable only to certain model numbers of the AirLink LS300 will be noted.

  • Page 39: Inputs, Relay Outputs, And Power Status

    Information specific types of events, and even trigger a digital output. The AirLink LS300 can also be configured to change its power mode in order to conserve power. These features can be configured to fit your needs. Capturing External Events The AirLink LS300 is equipped with an I/O port interface which includes one low power timer enable input and one digital I/O.

  • Page 40: Digital Output

    AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide Examples of using the input with a switch to ground: • When a door or other latch is opened or closed. • Counting pulses or other electronic events. • When a gauge reaches a certain point.

  • Page 41: Power Modes And Information

    The LS300 has two main power states when low power mode is enabled in ACEmanager and whether the low power mode input signal is low or high: 1.

  • Page 42: Power Effect On Device State

    AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide Power Effect on Device State Once the transition from powered on to low-power mode starts, the device will change state to AT mode. This results in the current mode being gracefully terminated. For the brief period when the device is preparing for low-power mode, the device will remain in AT mode.

  • Page 43: Regulatory Information

    RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations. The AirLink LS300 has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 44: Nsi/Isa And Csa

    AirLink LS300 HSPA User Guide NSI/ISA and CSA In accordance with ANSI/ISA 12.12.1-2011, Section 16 and CSA C22.2 No. 213, Section 5.5, the following instructions and warnings apply: This apparatus is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, & D.

  • Page 45: Industry Canada

    Regulatory Information Industry Canada This device complies with CES-003 and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 46: Weee Notice

    Farnborough, United Kingdom GU14 7JP WEEE Notice If you purchased your AirLink LS300 in Europe, be sure that the device is collected separately from general domestic waste at the end of its life. WEEE (Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment) products may be recognized by their wheeled bin label on the product label.

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