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Sierra Wireless GL6110 User Manual (96 pages)
AirLink GL Series
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Sierra Wireless
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Modem
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Table of Contents
Important Notice
2
Safety and Hazards
2
Contact Information
3
Document History
4
Table of Contents
5
1 Overview
12
Variants
12
Ordering Information
12
Shipment Configuration
12
Table 1: Gl61X0 Variants with Corresponding PNMKT
12
Table 2: Gl61X0 Shipment Configuration
12
Overall Dimensions
13
GSM/GPRS Features
13
Connectors
13
Figure 1. Gl61X0 Plug & Play Modem
13
Table 3: Gl61X0 Physical Dimensions
13
Interfaces
14
Environmental Compliance
14
Rohs Compliance
14
Disposing of the Product
14
2 Gl61X0 Feature Set
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Table 4: Gl61X0 Feature Set
16
Supported Bands
17
Protection
17
Electrostatic Discharge
17
Figure 2. Adaptive Cable Fuse
17
GL6100 - UART Version
17
GL6110 - USB Version
17
Power Supply
17
Main Serial Link and USB Connection
18
SIM Interfaces
18
3 Gl61X0 Cables and Accessories
19
Adaptive Cable (for the GL6100)
19
8-Pin Micro-Fit Edge
19
Figure 3. Adaptive Cable for the GL6100
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Figure 4. 8-Pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive Cable
19
DB9 Edge
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Figure 5. DB9 Edge of the Adaptation Cable
20
Table 5: 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description
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Table 6: DB9 Connector Pin Description
20
2-Pin Micro-Fit Edge
21
Figure 6. 2-Pin Micro-Fit Edge of the Adaptive Cable
21
Figure 7. Pin Assignment of the 2-Pin Micro-Fit Edge
21
Table 7: 2-Pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description
21
Standard DB9 Cable (for the GL6100)
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Figure 8. DB9 Cable
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Figure 9. Pin Assignment of the DB9 Cable
22
DC Cable (for the GL6100)
23
Figure 10. DC Cable
23
Figure 11. Pin Assignment of the DC Cable
23
Table 8: DC Cable Pin Description
23
AC/DC Adaptor (for the GL6100)
24
Figure 12. AC/DC Adaptor
24
Micro-Fit ® USB Cable (for the GL6110)
25
Figure 13. Micro-Fit ® USB Cable
25
Figure 14. USB Connector on Micro-Fit
25
Table 9: 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Assignment
25
FME Antenna
26
Figure 15. FME Antenna
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Table 10: USB Pin Assignment
26
Table 11: FME Antenna Characteristics
26
4 Functional Specifications
27
Functional Architecture
27
GL6100 Functional Architecture
27
Figure 16. GL6100 Functional Architecture
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GL6110 Functional Architecture
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Figure 17. GL6110 Functional Architecture
28
RF Functionalities
29
Operating System
29
Table 12: Supported RF Frequencies
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5 Technical Specifications
30
Power Supply
30
GL6100 - UART Version
30
GL6110 - USB Version
30
Table 13: Power Supply Electrical Characteristics
30
Table 14: Effects of Power Supply Defect for the GL6100
30
Mechanical Specifications
31
Mechanical Drawing
31
Table 15: Effects of Power Supply Defect for the GL6100
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Figure 18. Gl61X0 Mechanical Drawing
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Mechanical Constraints
33
FME Connector
33
Micro-Fit Connector
33
Table 16: Micro-Fit Connector Mechanical Constraints
33
Table 17: FME RF Connector Mechanical Constraints
33
6 Interfaces and Peripherals
34
Front Interface
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SIM Interface
34
Figure 19. Gl61X0 Front Interface
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SIM Socket Pin Description
35
Table 18: SIM Interface Electrical Characteristics
35
Table 19: SIM Interface Pin Description
35
LED Status Indicator
36
Figure 20. LED State During Reset and Initialization Time
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Table 20: Gl61X0 LED Status
36
Back Interface
37
8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector
37
Figure 21. Gl61X0 Back Interface
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Figure 22. 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector on Cable Side
37
Table 21: 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connections
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Figure 23. Pin Assignment of the 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector on Gl61X0
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Table 22: 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Description for the Gl61X0
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Figure 24. RS-232 Serial Link Signals
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Power Supply Connection
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Setup Communications with the GL6100: Main Serial Link Connection (RS-232)
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Table 23: Power Supply Pin Description
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Table 24: RS-232 Pin Description
40
Figure 25. Serial Link Implementation for a 5-Wire UART
42
Figure 26. Serial Link Implementation for a 4-Wire UART
42
Figure 27. Serial Link Implementation for a 2-Wire UART
43
Setup Communications with the GL6110: USB Connection
44
RF Interface
44
Figure 28. USB Signals on the USB Type a Connector
44
Table 25: USB Pin Description on Micro-Fit
44
Antenna Specifications
45
RF Performances
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Table 26: Main Receiver Parameters for the Gl61X0
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Table 27: Main Transmitter Parameters for the Gl61X0
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Table 28: Gl61X0 Antenna Specifications
45
7 Using the Gl61X0
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Getting Started
46
Inserting the SIM Card
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Extracting the SIM Card
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Operational Status
48
8 Communicating with the Gl61X0
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Communications Testing for the Gl61X0
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Table 29: Basic at Commands for the Gl61X0
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Verifying the Received Signal Strength
50
Verifying the Network Registration
50
Table 30: <Rssi> Value Description
50
Table 31: AT+CREG Main Reponses
50
Checking the Band Selection
51
Switching Bands
51
Table 32: AT+WMBS Responses
51
Table 33: AT+WMBS Band Selection
51
Checking the PIN Code Status
52
Main at Commands for the GL6100
52
Table 34: AT+CPIN Main Responses
52
Table 35: Main at Commands Used for the Gl61X0
52
Echo Function
53
9 Using the Gl61X0 with Embedded Sim
54
Operation
54
Switching between Embedded SIM and an External SIM
54
Table 36: AT+CPIN Main Response
54
Table 37: AT+WHCNF SIM Selection
54
Software Configuration
55
Table 38: AT+WHCNF Main Responses
55
10 Gl61X0 Maintenance
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Enabling/Disabling the Flash LED
56
Resetting the Gl61X0
56
Operating System Upgrade Procedure
56
Table 39: Requirement of X-Modem Downloading for Gl61X0
56
11 Troubleshooting the Gl61X0
57
GL6100 - RS232 Version
57
No Communications with the GL6100 through the Serial Link
57
Table 40: no Communications with the GL6100 through the Serial Link
57
GL6110 - USB Version
58
No Communications with the GL6110 through the USB
58
Receiving "ERROR
58
Table 41: no Communications with the GL6110 through the USB
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Receiving "NO CARRRIER
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Table 42: Receiving a "NO CARRIER" Message
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Table 43: Extended Error Codes
60
12 Power Consumption
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Various Operating Modes
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Table 44: Gl61X0 Operating Modes
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Entering Active/Sleep Mode
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Entering Sleep Idle Mode (Only Available on GL6100)
62
Using AT+W32K = 1
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Using AT+W32K = 1,0
62
Table 45: AT+WBHV Behavior Configuration
62
GL6100 Power Consumption
63
Power Consumption Without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite
63
Table 46: Power Consumption Without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite (Serial Port Auto Shutdown Mode Enabled); Typical Values
63
Table 47: Power Consumption Without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite (Serial Port Auto Shutdown Mode Disabled); Typical Values
64
GL6110 Power Consumption
65
Power Consumption Without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite
65
Table 48: Power Consumption Without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite; Typical Values
65
Consumption Measurement Procedure
66
Hardware Configuration
66
Equipment
66
Figure 29. Typical Hardware Configuration for Power Consumption Measurement
66
SIM Cards Used
67
Software Configuration
67
Gl61X0 Configuration
67
Table 49: List of Recommended Equipments
67
Equipment Configuration
68
Table 50: Operating Mode Information
68
13 Reliability Standards: Compliance and Recommendations
69
Reliability Compliance
69
Applicable Standards Listing
69
Table 51: Standards Conformity for the Gl61X0
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Table 52: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Gl61X0
69
Environmental Specifications
70
Table 53: Operating Class Temperature Range
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Function Status Classification
71
Reliability Prediction Model
71
Life Stress Test
71
Environmental Resistance Stress Test
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Table 54: ISO Failure Mode Severity Classification
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Table 55: Life Stress Test
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Corrosive Resistance Stress Test
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Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test
72
Table 56: Environmental Resistance Stress Test
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Table 57: Corrosive Resistance Stress Test
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Table 58: Thermal Resistance Cycle Stress Test
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Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests
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Table 59: Mechanical Resistance Stress Tests
73
Handling Resistance Stress Tests
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Table 60: Handling Resistance Stress Tests
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14 Recommendations When Using the Gl61X0 on Trucks
76
Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks
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Figure 30. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks
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Technical Constraints on Trucks
77
Figure 31. Example of an Electrical Connection Which May Damage the Gl61X0
77
15 Certification Compliance and Recommended Standards
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Certification Compliance
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Applicable Standards Listing
78
Table 61: Standards Conformity for the Gl61X0
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Table 62: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Gl61X0
78
16 Embedded Peripherals
80
I/O Connector
80
SIM Card Socket
80
Table 63: 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector
80
Table 64: Recommended SIM Card Socket
80
17 Recommended Connectors
81
GSM Antenna
81
18 Reference Documents
82
Sierra Wireless Software Documentation
82
Firmware Documentation
82
Other Related Documentation
83
General Reference Documentation
83
19 List of Abbreviations
84
20 Appendix A: Packaging
87
GL6100 2-Cable Package (Antenna Not Included)
87
GL6100 Complete Cable Package
88
GL6110 Package
90
21 Appendix B: Product Labeling
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Model and MSN Label
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Figure 32. Gl61X0 Model and MSN Label
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IMEI and Approval Label
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Figure 33. Gl61X0 IMEI and Approval Label
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22 Appendix C: Safety Recommendations (for Information Only)
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RF Safety
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General
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Exposure to RF Energy
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Efficient Terminal Operation
93
Antenna Care and Replacement
93
General Safety
94
Driving
94
Electronic Devices
94
Vehicle Electronic Equipment
94
Medical Electronic Equipment
94
Aircraft
94
Children
95
Blasting Areas
95
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
95
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