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AirLink GX400 HSPA+User Guide2140712Rev 2.0

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Rev 2.0 Feb.12 1111: Introduction to the GX400• ACEware™• Connecting to Your Cellular Provider• Communication• Connection Methods• Networking• Applic

GX400 HSPA+ User Guide12 2140712Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOSACEware™A wireless solution is not complete until you have software tools to manage the de

Introduction to the GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 13Figure 1-4: ACEmanagerSimplified DeploymentACEmanager provides the ability to remotely set up and configure

GX400 HSPA+ User Guide14 2140712Connecting to Your Cellular ProviderThe GX400 uses your cellular provider as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to con

Introduction to the GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 15Caution: If you want to connect remotely to your GX400 using TCP/IP, the IP address given to your modem by

GX400 HSPA+ User Guide16 2140712GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is packet-switched with many users sharing the same transmission channel, but

Introduction to the GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 17• Access Control: Access Control implies a security service that prevents unauthorized use of a Security Ga

GX400 HSPA+ User Guide18 2140712SoftwareThe GX400 modem comes with the following software:• ACEview, the software for the GX400 which allows you to mo

Rev 2.0 Feb.12 1922: Specifications• Interface Port Pin-Outs• Power ConnectorFeatures and Benefits• Powered by ALEOS• Embedded Intelligence• Connecti

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide20 2140712Power Consumption: (@12V DC)• Transmit/Receive (Typical/Max) 230/380 mA• Idle 180 mA• Low Power Mode <50 mA

SpecificationsRev 2.0 Feb.12 21LED Indicators• Network• Signal• Activity• PowerInterface Port Pin-OutsSerial PortFigure 2-1: Serial Port Diagram: Fem

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide22 2140712Table 2-2: GX400 Digital I/O SpecificationsPin Name Specification Param Min Typ Max Units4 Dig I/O (Input)Inpu

Rev 2.0 Feb.12 2333: Installing and Activating AirLink GX400• Physical Interfaces• Requirements• Activating the AirLink GX400• Updating AirLink GX400

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide24 2140712Physical InterfacesThe AirLink GX400 has the following physical interfaces and connection methods:• Primary Ce

Installing and Activating AirLink GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 25Activating the AirLink GX400To activate your GX400:1. Install the AirLink GX400 antennas - Se

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide26 2140712Configuring Through ACEmanagerACEmanager is a free utility. Follow the steps below to connect to ACEmanager an

Installing and Activating AirLink GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 27GPS AntennaThe AirLink GX400 will work with most standard active GPS antennas. Connect the GP

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide28 2140712If the AirLink GX400 is used in a vehicle or battery-operated application, the red wire should be connected to

Installing and Activating AirLink GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 29Connecting to a Computer or Other Device The AirLink GX400 can be connected to the computer t

PrefaceRev 2.0 Feb.12 3Important NoticeDue to the nature of wireless communications, the transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed.

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide30 2140712USB OTG PortFigure 3-7: USB Micro-A cable connectorThe CPU OTG port operates in device mode; when the port is

Installing and Activating AirLink GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 31LED OperationFour LEDs are visible from the front and top of the AirLink GX400. Labeled (fro

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide32 2140712Light PatternsThe LEDs on the front of the device respond with different light patterns to indicate device sta

Installing and Activating AirLink GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 33Mounting an AirLink GX400The GX400 can be mounted almost anywhere using the device’s recessed

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide34 2140712Mounting Bracket KitAn optional Mounting Bracket Kit (P/N 1202404) is available from Sierra Wireless for mount

Rev 2.0 Feb.12 3544: Configuring the AirLink GX400 • ACEmanager• Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands• AT CommandsThe AirLink GX400, with it

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide36 2140712b. Select OK.2. At the Connect to window, using USB or serial:a. Select COM1, or the COM port to which the dev

Configuring the AirLink GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 37Tip: If you have configured the AirLink GX400 for settings different than the defaults for Bits per sec

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide38 2140712Figure 4-4: HyperTerminal: connecteda. If you are prompted for a password, enter the default password 12345.Ti

Configuring the AirLink GX400Rev 2.0 Feb.12 39• Most commands with parameters can be entered with ? to read the current value. (For example, AT&

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide4 2140712Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes tech

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Rev 2.0 Feb.12 4155: Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status • Capturing External Events• Power Modes and InformationThe AirLink GX400 can be configu

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide42 2140712Examples of using the input with a switch to ground: • When a door or other latch is opened or closed.• Counti

Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power StatusRev 2.0 Feb.12 43Power Modes and InformationAirLink GX400 low power modes can be configured using ACEmanager (

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide44 2140712Power Effect on Device State Once the transition from powered on to low-power mode starts, the device will cha

Rev 2.0 Feb.12 4566: Regulatory InformationFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice - United StatesElectronic devices, including computers and

AirLink GX400 HSPA+ User Guide46 2140712Antenna ConsiderationsAlthough the antenna model(s) used with these devices meet(s) the Industry Canada Radio

Regulatory InformationRev 2.0 Feb.12 47The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following locatio

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PrefaceRev 2.0 Feb.12 5Revision HistoryRevision numberRelease date Changes1.0 June 2011 GX400 HSPA+ User Guide created.2.0 January 2012 GX400 HSPA+ U

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Rev 2.0 Feb.12 7ContentsIntroduction to the GX400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11ACEware™. . . . .

ContentsRev 2.0 Feb.12 8Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Features

ContentsRev 2.0 Feb.12 9Configuring the AirLink GX400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35ACEmanager . . . . .