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Sierra Wireless Fastrack Xtend AirLink FXT Series User Manual (136 pages)
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Sierra Wireless
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Gateway
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Table of Contents
Important Notice
2
Rev
2
Safety and Hazards
2
Contact Information
3
Document History
4
Table of Contents
5
1 Overview
15
Comparison with the Fastrack Supreme
16
Table 1: Fastrack Xtend Versus Fastrack Supreme
17
Overall Dimensions
19
Fastrack Xtend Variants
19
Table 2: Fastrack Xtend Physical Dimensions
19
Table 3: Fastrack Xtend Variants
19
Connections
20
Interfaces
20
Fastrack Xtend
20
Internal Expansion Card
20
Environmental Compliance
21
Rohs Directive Compliant
21
Disposing of the Product
21
2 Features and Services
22
Table 4: Fastrack Xtend Basic Features
23
Table 5: Fastrack Xtend Basic Features by Variant
26
Expansion Card Interface
28
Supported Bands
28
Figure 2. Suggested Expansion Card Dimension
29
Protection
30
Power Supply
30
Electrostatic Discharge
30
Main Serial Link
30
3 Functional Specifications
31
Functional Architecture
31
Figure 3. Functional Architecture
31
RF Functionalities
32
Operating System
32
Figure 4. Fastrack Xtend RF Architecture
32
Table 6: Fastrack Xtend Variants with Corresponding Supported Bands
32
4 Technical Specifications
33
Power Supply
33
Table 7: Power Supply Electrical Characteristics
33
Mechanical Specifications
34
Figure 5. Fastrack Xtend Mechanical Drawing
34
5 Interfaces
35
Front Interface
35
Power Supply Connector
35
Figure 6. Fastrack Xtend Front Interface
35
Figure 7. Power Supply Connector
36
General Purpose Input/Output
36
Table 8: Power Supply Connector Pin Description
36
Table 9: GPIO Pin Description
37
ON/OFF Pin
38
Serial Interface
38
Figure 8. 15-Pin Serial Connector
38
Table 10: ON/OFF Pin Operation
38
Table 11: ON/OFF Pin Description
38
RS232 Serial Link Connection
39
Table 12: Serial Connector Pin Description
39
Figure 9. RS232 Serial Link Signals
40
Figure 10. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 5-Wire UART
41
Figure 11. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 4-Wire UART
41
Autobauding Mode
42
Figure 12. V24 Serial Link Implementation for a 2-Wire UART
42
Serial Port Auto Shut down Feature
42
Audio Lines Connection
43
Table 13: Microphone Pin Description
43
Table 14: Equivalent Circuits of CMIC2
43
Table 15: Electrical Characteristics of CMIC2
43
Table 16: Recommended Microphone Characteristics
44
Table 17: Speaker Outputs Pin Description
44
Figure 13. Equivalent Circuit of CSPK2 Speaker Outputs
45
Table 18: Electrical Characteristics of CSPK2
45
Table 19: Recommended Speaker Characteristics
45
USB Interface
46
Figure 14. Mini-USB Connector
46
Table 20: Mini-USB Pin Description
46
Table 21: USB Electrical Characteristics
46
Back Interface
47
SIM Interface
47
Figure 15. Fastrack Xtend Back Interface
47
SIM Socket Pin Description
48
Main RF Interface
48
Figure 16. Main RF Connector for the FXT001, FXT002, FXT00, and FXT007
48
Table 22: SIM Socket Pin Description
48
Table 23: Tx and Rx Frequency Range
48
RF Performances (for FXT001, FXT002, FXT006 and FXT007)
49
Table 24: Main Receiver Parameters for FXT001, FXT002, FXT006, and FXT007
49
Table 25: Main Transmitter Parameters for FXT001, FXT002, FXT006, and FXT007
49
Antenna Specifications
50
Secondary RF Interface
50
Figure 17. Secondary (Diversity) RF Connector in FXT003, FXT008, and FXT004
50
Table 26: Antenna Specifications for FXT001, FXT002, FXT006, and FXT007
50
RF Performances (FXT003 and FXT008)
51
Table 27: Main Receiver Parameters for FXT003 and FXT008
51
Table 28: Main Transmitter Parameters for FXT003 and FXT008
51
Antenna Specifications
52
Table 29: Antenna Specifications for FXT003 and FXT008
52
6 Signals and Indicators
53
Alarm Mode
53
BOOT Signal Connection
53
RESET Signal Connection
53
Table 30: Alarm Mode (Low Power Mode)
53
Reset Sequence
54
Table 31: Fastrack Xtend Reset Status
54
Table 32: Reset Electrical Characteristics
54
Table 33: Reset Operating Conditions
54
LED Status Indicator
55
Figure 18. Reset Sequence Diagram
55
Table 34: Fastrack Xtend LED Status
55
Real Time Clock (RTC)
56
Table 35: Real Time Clock Specifications
56
7 Expansion Card
57
Expansion Card Compartment
57
Back Plate Screws
57
50-Pin Expansion Card Connector
57
Figure 19. Fastrack Xtend Expansion Card Compartment
57
Figure 20. 50-Pin Expansion Card Connector
57
Table 36: 50-Pin Expansion Card Connector Description
58
Expansion Card Physical Description
59
Expansion Card Design Suggestion
59
Figure 21. Expansion Card Size
59
Figure 22. Suggested Expansion Card Dimension
60
Supported Expansion Cards
61
Ethernet
61
Ethernet Expansion Card Installation
61
Figure 23. Installation of Ethernet Expansion Card on the Fastrack Xtend
61
Table 37: Expansion Card Types for the Fastrack Xtend
61
Table 38: Basic Features of the Ethernet Expansion Card
61
Board Architecture
62
Figure 24. Ethernet Expansion Card Architecture
62
Figure 25. Ethernet Expansion Card with RJ-45 Interface Cable
63
Figure 26. 10-Pin Interface Socket
63
Mechanical Characteristics
64
Power Supply
64
Extra Current Consumption from the DC-IN Source
64
Table 39: 10-Pin Interface Socket Description
64
Table 40: Mechanical Characteristics
64
Table 41: Electrical Characteristics
64
Table 42: Extra Current Consumption from DC-IN Source (Typical)
64
Io+Gps
65
Figure 27. IO+GPS Expansion Card Architecture
65
Figure 28. IO+GPS Expansion Card
66
Figure 29. Installation of IO+GPS Expansion Card on the Fastrack Xtend
66
IO+GPS Expansion Card Installation
66
Figure 30. 16-Way IO Expander Socket
67
Mechanical Characteristics
67
Table 43: Mechanical Characteristics
67
Table 44: 16-Way IO Expander Description
67
Extra Current Consumption from the DC-IN Source
68
General Purpose Input/Output
68
Power Supply
68
Table 45: Gpios Pin Description
68
Table 46: Electrical Characteristics
68
Table 47: Extra Current Consumption from DC-IN Source (Typical)
68
External Antenna
69
GPS Receiver Frequency
69
GPS RF Performance
69
Table 48: GPS Receiver Frequency
69
Table 49: External Antenna Characteristics
69
Table 50: Receiver Performances
69
Expansion Card Removal
70
Figure 31. Expansion Card Removal Procedure
70
8 Using the Fastrack Xtend
71
Mounting the Fastrack Xtend
71
Figure 32. Fastrack Xtend Holding Bridles
71
Figure 33. Mounting the Fastrack Xtend
71
Getting Started
72
Inserting the SIM Card
74
Extracting the SIM Card
75
Using the Fastrack Xtend with an Expansion Card
76
Operational Status
76
9 Communicating with the Fastrack Xtend
77
Communications Testing
77
Table 51: Basic at Commands to Use with the Fastrack Xtend
77
Verifying the Received Signal Strength
78
Verifying the Network Registration
78
Table 52: <Rssi> Value Description
78
Table 53: AT+CREG Main Reponses
78
Checking the Band Selection
79
Table 54: AT+WMBS Main Reponses
79
Switching Bands
80
Checking the PIN Code Status
80
Table 55: AT+WMBS Band Selection
80
Table 56: AT+CPIN Main Responses
80
Main at Commands for the Fastrack Xtend
81
Table 57: Main at Commands Used for the Fastrack Xtend
81
Echo Function
82
DC-IN Detection
82
10 Other Maintenance Options
83
Enabling/Disabling the Flash LED
83
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
83
11 Troubleshooting the Fastrack Xtend
84
No Communications with the Fastrack Xtend through the Serial Link
84
Figure 1. Fastrack Xtend
84
Table 58: no Communications with the Fastrack Xtend through the Serial Link
84
Receiving "ERROR
85
Receiving "NO CARRIER
85
Table 59: Receiving a "No Carrier" Message
85
Table 60: Extended Error Codes
86
12 Power Consumption
87
Various Operating Modes
87
Table 61: Initial Power Consumption (Typical)
87
Table 62: Fastrack Xtend Operating Modes
87
Working Mode Features
88
Table 63: Fastrack Xtend Operating Modes Feature Availability
88
Power Consumption in Connected Mode (FXT002)
90
Table 64: Power Consumption of FXT002 in Connected Mode (Typical)
90
Power Consumption in Connected Mode (FXT003)
92
Table 65: Power Consumption of FXT003 in Connected Mode (Typical)
92
Power Consumption in Non-Connected Mode (FXT002)
95
Table 66: Power Consumption of FXT002 in Non-Connected Mode (Typical)
95
Power Consumption in Non-Connected Mode (FXT003)
96
Table 67: Power Consumption of FXT003 in Non-Connected Mode (Typical)
96
Consumption Measurement Procedure
98
Hardware Configuration
98
Equipment
98
Figure 34. Typical Hardware Configuration for Power Consumption Measurement
98
SIM Cards Used
99
Software Configuration
99
Fastrack Xtend Configuration
99
Table 68: List of Recommended Equipments
99
Equipment Configuration
100
Table 69: Operating Mode Information
100
13 Recommendations When Using the Fastrack Xtend on Trucks
102
Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks
102
Figure 35. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks
102
Technical Constraints on Trucks
103
Figure 36. Example of an Electrical Connection that May Damage the Fastrack Xtend
103
14 Fastrack Xtend Accessories
104
Standard Accessories
104
Additional Optional Accessories
104
Optional Battery
104
Table 70: 6-Wire Power Cable Color Coding
104
Component Recommendations
105
Table 71: List of Recommended Accessories
105
15 Recommendations When Using the Battery Accessory
106
Figure 37. Fastrack Xtend Optional Battery Accessory
106
Figure 38. Battery with Charger Block Diagram
106
Figure 39. Fastrack Xtend with Battery Accessory Attached
107
Table 72: Battery Specifications
107
Using the Battery Accessory
107
Charging Time
108
Charging Specification
108
Table 73: LED Indicator Status
108
Table 74: Battery Accessory Charging Time
108
Table 75: Charging Specifications (Typical)
108
LED Indicator
108
DC-IN Detection
109
Ni-MH Battery Level Reading
109
Table 76: AT+WIOR in GPIO1 Responses
109
Battery Accessory Recommendations and Other Information
110
16 Reliability Standards: Compliance and Recommendations
111
Reliability Compliance
111
Applicable Standards Listing
111
Table 77: Standards Conformity for the Fastrack Xtend Series
111
Table 78: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Fastrack Xtend
111
Environmental Specifications
112
Table 79: Operating Class Temperature Range
112
Function Status Classification
113
Reliability Prediction Model
113
Life Stress Tests
113
Table 80: ISO Failure Mode Severity Classification
113
Table 81: Life Stress Tests
113
Environmental Resistance Stress Tests
114
Corrosive Resistance Stress Tests
114
Table 82: Environmental Resistance Stress Tests
114
Table 83: Corrosive Resistance Stress Tests
114
Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test
115
Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests
115
Table 84: Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Tests
115
Table 85: Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests
115
Handling Resistance Stress Tests
117
Table 86: Handling Resistance Stress Tests
117
17 Certification Compliance and Recommended Standards
118
Certification Compliance
118
Applicable Standards Listing
118
Table 87: Standards Conformity for the Fastrack Xtend Series
118
Table 88: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Fastrack Xtend Series
118
18 Safety Recommendations
120
General Safety
120
Battery Safety
121
Vehicle Safety
121
Care and Maintenance
121
Your Responsibility
122
19 Reference Documents
123
Sierra Wireless Software Documentation
123
Firmware Documentation
123
Expansion Card Documentation
124
Firmware Upgrade Documentation
124
Other Related Documentation
124
20 List of Abbreviations
125
21 Appendix A: Packaging
127
Contents
127
Package Configuration 1
127
Figure 40. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 1
127
Package Configuration 2
128
Figure 41. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 2
128
Package Configuration 3
129
Figure 42. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 3
129
Package Configuration 4
130
Figure 43. Fastrack Xtend Package Configuration 4
130
Physical Characteristics
131
Packaging Box 1
131
Packaging Box 2
131
Figure 44. Packaging Box 1
131
Figure 45. Packaging Box 2
131
22 Appendix B: Product Labeling
132
Figure 46. Fastrack Xtend Product Labeling
132
23 Appendix C: Safety Recommendations (for Information Only)
133
RF Safety
133
General
133
Exposure to RF Energy
133
Efficient Terminal Operation
133
Antenna Care and Replacement
133
General Safety
134
Driving
134
Electronic Devices
134
Vehicle Electronic Equipment
134
Medical Electronic Equipment
134
Aircraft
134
Children
135
Blasting Areas
135
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
135
Fastrack Xtend User Guide
135
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