Sierra Wireless FX30
Hardware User Guide
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Important
Notice
Safety and
Hazards
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data
can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be
totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless
devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a
well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in
situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any
kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury,
death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages
of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using
the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to
transmit or receive such data.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress,
near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which
may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra
Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can
transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless
modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or
operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
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This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This
product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is
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© 2016 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
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Contact
Information
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Sales information and technical
support, including warranty and returns
Web: sierrawireless.com/company/contact-us/
Global toll-free number: 1-877-687-7795
6:00 am to 6:00 pm PST
Corporate and product information
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Contents
Introduction to the FX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tools and Materials Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 1—Insert the SIM Card and Optional IoT Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacing existing Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend Device . . . . . .13
Step 3—Connect the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 4—Connect the Data Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cabling Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cable Strain Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Connector on the FX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
I/O Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step 6—Check the FX30 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Ethernet LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Step 7—Using the FX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the FX30 as an Embedded Platform for IoT Applications . . . . . . .27
AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Linux Shell Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Legato Application Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
AirVantage IoT Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Radio Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
WP Radio Module Interface Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pin-out Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Important Information for North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DC Power Cable (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AC Power Adapter Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AC Power Adapter Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
AC Power Adapter Reliability and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AC Power Adapter Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AC Power Adapter EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AC Power Adapter Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AC Power Adapter Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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The Sierra Wireless® FX30, a small, rugged, programmable Internet of Things (IoT)
gateway, runs the secure Legato® Application Framework, and a long-term support
Linux® operating system. You can use the FX30 as a simple USB modem, but its full
potential is realized when you use it as an embedded cellular platform for IoT
applications. With Ethernet, USB, I/O interfaces, and IoT Expansion cards, the FX30
can connect to many machines and infrastructures. The Linux-based Legato
framework enables you to use efficient low-level C programing to write IoT
applications for any connected machine.
Key Features
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Penta-band HSPA+
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Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
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USB 2.0
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mini-SIM slot
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Three configurable I/Os
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Internet of Things (IoT) slot
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GNSS (GPS/Galileo/GLONASS)
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Legato support
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Ultra low power mode
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LEDs (See LED Behavior on page 26.)
Power Connector
(See Power Connector on.)
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Cellular Antenna Connector
GNSS Antenna Connector
(See Connect the Antennas on page 15.)
USB 2.0 Micro-B Port
(See Connect the Data Cables on.page 16)
SIM card/IoT card holder
(See Install SIM card and IoT card on page 9.)
Figure 1-1: FX30 Connectors, LEDs and SIM Card Holder
Accessories
The following items come with the FX30 gateway:
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DC power cable
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Mounting bracket
You can order the following items separately from Sierra Wireless:
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Universal AC power adapter
· Voltage input: 100– 240 VAC
· Current output: 1.5 A
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Compatibility bar (useful if you are replacing a Fastrack Supreme or a
Fastrack Xtend)
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Range of GNSS and cellular antennas
Commonly available standard accessories you may want:
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35 mm DIN rail clips
Warranty
The FX30 comes with a 3-year warranty.
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Reference Documents
Document
Number
Title
Location
4116440
WP75xx/WP8548 Product Technical Specification
source.sierrawireless.com
4118047
WPx5xx AT Command Reference
source.sierrawireless.com
4117166
IoT Expansion Card Design Specification
http://mangoh.io/documentation/
iot_expansion_card-design_specifications.html
n/a
Legato information
legato.io
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This chapter shows how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless FX30. It also
describes the front panel LEDs, and I/O functionality.
Note: The FX30 must be installed by a qualified technician.
Tools and Materials Required
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mini-SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator)
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#1 Phillips screwdriver
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Laptop computer
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AC adapter or DC power cable
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micro-B USB cable
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Cellular antenna
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Optional:
· GNSS antenna
Installation Overview
The steps for a typical installation are:
1. Insert the SIM card and optional IoT Expansion card.
2. Mount and ground the FX30.
3. Connect the antennas.
4. Connect the data cables.
5. Connect the power and I/O.
6. Check the FX30 operation.
7. Using the FX30.
The following sections describe these steps in detail. Read these sections carefully
before performing the installation.
Step 1—Insert the SIM Card and Optional
IoT Card
The Sierra Wireless FX30 has one mini-SIM (2FF) card slot.
If the SIM card has not already been installed, insert the SIM card into the gateway
before connecting any external equipment or power to the FX30.
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To install the SIM card:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover.
2. Orient the SIM card, as shown in Figure 2-1. The gold contacts on the SIM
card face up.
3. Gently slide the SIM card into the slot until it clicks into place.
To remove a SIM card, press the SIM card in, and release it. Gently grip the
SIM card and pull it out.
Figure 2-1: Installing the SIM Card
4. Replace the cover.
The FX30 has a slot for an Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion Card that provides
a standard hardware interface for sensors, network adapters and other IoT
technologies. Using Legato, you can design host applications for the IoT
Expansion Card. For more information, see Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion
Card on page 39.
To install an IoT Expansion card:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the SIM card cover.
2. Orient the IoT Expansion card as shown in Figure 2-2 and slide the card into
the IoT slot.
3. Replace the cover.
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Figure 2-2: Installing the IoT Expansion Card
Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30
Chassis
The FX30 can be flat mounted, or mounted on a DIN rail. There is also a
compatibility bar that allows you to use the same mounting holes if you are
replacing a Fastrack Supreme or a Fastrack Xtend programmable gateway. See
Replacing existing Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend Device on page 13.
Mount the FX30 where:
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There is easy access for attaching the cables.
•
Cables will not be constricted, close to high amperages or exposed to
extreme temperatures.
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The front panel LEDs are easily visible.
•
There is adequate airflow.
•
It is away from direct exposure to the elements, such as sun, rain, dust, etc.
You can mount the FX30:
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On a flat surface (page 11)
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On a DIN Rail (page 12)
To flat mount the FX30:
1. Attach the bracket to the mounting surface, using the attachment points
shown in Figure 2-3.
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Attachment point
Attachment point
Attachment point
Figure 2-3: Mounting Bracket, showing attachment points
2. Slide or snap the FX30 into the bracket.
2
1
Slide the FX30 onto the bracket
Snap the FX30 onto the bracket
Figure 2-4: Attaching the FX30 to the bracket
To mount the FX30 in a DIN rail:
1. Attach the DIN rail clips to the bracket as shown in Figure 2-5.
If you are mounting the FX30 on its edge, attach one DIN rail clip to the side of
the bracket.
If you are mounting the FX30 horizontally or vertically, attach two DIN rail clips
to the bottom of the bracket.
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For this orientation, attach one DIN
rail clip to the side of the bracket.
For these orientations, attach two DIN rail clips to the bottom of the bracket.
Figure 2-5: Attaching the DIN rail clips
2. Slide or snap the FX30 onto the bracket, as shown in Figure 2-4.
3. Attach the FX30 to the DIN Rail. See Figure 2-5.
Replacing existing Fastrack Supreme or
Fastrack Xtend Device
If you are going to be mounting the FX30 in a location where you previously had a
Fastrack Supreme or a Fastrack Xtend mounted, attach the compatibility bar to
the bracket. The compatibility bar is available from Sierra Wireless.
Note: Adding the compatibility bar does not change the height of the gateway + mounting
bracket. See Figure 3-2 on page 36.
To attach the compatibility bar to the bracket:
1. Note the large and small raised tabs on the bracket. Each tab has a small
hole in the center of the raised portion. Also note the large and small rectangular openings in the compatibility bar. See Figure 2-6.
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Small raised knobs
Large opening
Mounting bracket
Small opening
Large raised tab
with small hole
Compatibility bar
Small raised tab
with small hole
Figure 2-6: Mounting bracket and compatibility bar
2. Orient the mounting bracket and the compatibility bar as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7: Mounting bracket and compatibility bar orientation
3. Place the compatibility bar on top of the bracket, so that the tabs on the
bracket are inside the openings in the bar, and slide the bar into place. When
fully secure, the knobs on the bar should be inside the small holes on the
tabs.
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Mounting holes
Raised knobs
Compatibility bar
Mounting bracket
Raised flaps
Figure 2-8: Attaching the compatibility bar
4. The mounting holes in the adapter bar match the existing mounting holes for
the Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend.
For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference), Sierra Wireless
recommends always grounding the FX30 chassis to this system ground
reference.
To ensure a good grounding reference, attach the FX30 to a grounded metallic
surface.
Step 3—Connect the Antennas
Warning: This gateway is not intended for use close to the human body. Antennas
should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the operator.
The FX30 has two SMA female antenna connectors:
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Cellular antenna connector
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GNSS antenna connector
GNSS bias supports 3.15 V antennas
For regulatory requirements concerning antennas, see Maximum Antenna Gain
on page 40.
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Note: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in RF Exposure on
page 40. In more complex installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/
or multiple connections), you must follow the maximum dBi gain guidelines specified by the
radio communications regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Industry Canada, or your country’s regulatory body.
To install the antennas:
Note: Take extra care
when attaching the
antennas to the SMA
connectors. Finger tight
(approximately 0.6–0.8
Nm 5–7 in-lb.) is sufficient
and the max torque should
not go beyond 1.1 Nm (10
in-lb.).
1. Connect the cellular antenna to the SMA cellular antenna connector.
Mount this antenna so there is at least 20 cm between the antenna and the
user or bystander.
2. If used, connect a GNSS antenna to the SMA GNSS antenna connector.
Mount the GNSS antenna where it has a good view of the sky (at least 90⁰).
Note: If the antennas are located away from the gateway, keep the cables as short as
possible to prevent the loss of antenna gain. Route the cables so that they are protected
from damage and will not be snagged or pulled on. There should be no binding or sharp
corners in the cable routing. Excess cabling should be bundled and tied off. Make sure the
cables are secured so their weight will not loosen the connectors from the gateway over
time.
GNSS antenna connector
Cellular antenna connector
Figure 2-9: Antenna Connectors
Step 4—Connect the Data Cables
The FX30 has two ports for connecting data cables:
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USB (Micro-B)
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Ethernet (RJ-45) —Use a Cat5 or greater Ethernet cable
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USB
Ethernet
Figure 2-10: Connectors for data cables
Cabling Concerns
Separate the antenna, data, and power cables from other wiring and route away
from sharp edges.
Cable Strain Relief
Sierra Wireless recommends using cable strain relief for installations in highvibration environments.
Place the cable strain relief within 200 mm (8") of the FX30 to reduce the mass of
cable supported by the power connector under vibration. Ideally, the strain relief
mounting for the DC cable should be attached to the same object as the gateway,
so both the gateway and cable vibrate together. The strain relief should be
mounted such that it does not apply additional stress on the power connector, i.e.
the cable should not be taut and should not pull the power connector at an angle.
Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O
The Sierra Wireless FX30 comes with a 1.5 meter (about 5 ft.) DC power cable.
You can also purchase an optional AC adapter.
Note: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by
personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures.
The FX30 supports an operating voltage of 4.75 V–32 V.
Fusing
The Sierra Wireless DC power cable has a 3 A fuse installed in the cable. If that
cable is used, no additional fusing is required.
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Power Connector on the FX30
4 5 6
1 2 3
Figure 2-11: DC Power Cable Connections
Table 2-1: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires
Pin
Function
Associated DC
Cable Wire Color
1
Power
Red
Description
(20 AWG + Fuse)
Main power supply for device
Fuse: Slow-blow 3 A 250 V (5 x 20)
Note: If you want to turn the FX30 on/off using
a control line, Sierra Wireless strongly recommends that you connect the on/off line to Pin 3
and apply continuous power on Pin 1.
2
Ground
Black
(20 AWG)
Main device ground
3
On/Off
Yellow
(28 AWG)
On/Off: Control line to turn the gateway on and
off. Pin 3 must be connected: either to the input
power source or to an on/off switch. The FX30
is off when this pin is either open-circuit or
grounded, and on when this pin is connected to
power.
4
IO 1
Brown
Digital input
Wake from active low power mode or ultra low
power mode
5
IO 2
Green
Digital input
Wake from active low power mode or ultra low
power mode
Analog input
6
IO 3
Orange
Digital input
Digital output
Power Modes
The FX30 has three power modes:
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Off—Gateway is turned off. No power to the gateway.
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Ultra Low Power—The gateway is in its lowest power state. Ports are
powered down, but the gateway monitors GPIO1 and GPIO2 and wakes up if
the I/O state changes. This is useful if the gateway only needs to be active
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very infrequently (for example, in a remote monitoring station that must
transmit data once a day)
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Active Low Power—The gateway is fully powered and operating in a low
energy state. The gateway monitors GPIO1 and GPIO2 and wakes up if the I/
O state changes.
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On—Gateway is fully powered.
Wiring Diagrams
Always On Installation
For an Always On application, connect the wires as shown in Figure 2-12.
FX30 Gateway
1
DC power source
Power
3 On/Off
I/01
I/O2
I/O3
2 Ground
Figure 2-12: Always on installation
•
Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
power source.
•
Pin 2 (Ground)—Use the black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to
ground. See also Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30 Chassis on page 11.
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Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connected to power
•
Optional— I/O1, I/O2, and I/O3
On/Off Installation
For an On/Off application, connect the wires as shown in Figure 2-13.
FX30 Gateway
DC power source
On/Off switch
1 Power
3 On/Off
I/01
I/O2
I/O3
2 Ground
Figure 2-13: On/Off Installation
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Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
power source.
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Pin 2 (Ground)—Use the black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to
ground. See also Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30 Chassis on page 11.
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Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connected to an on/off switch
Pin 3 must be connected.
•
Optional— I/O1, I/O2, and I/O3
Installation with I/O Input Triggered by Standby Mode
If you have an installation where you want to use the I/O to monitor an external
device such as a motion detector or gate sensor, refer to Figure 2-14. If desired,
you can use Legato to program the I/O line to wake the gateway from ultra low
power mode for a specific length of time.
FX30 gateway
1
DC power source
Power
3 On/Off
I/01
I/O2
I/O3
Motion sensor
Ground
2
Figure 2-14: Fixed Installation with I/O
•
Pin 1 (Power) —Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
power source.
•
Pin 2 (Ground)—Use the black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to
ground. See also Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30 Chassis on page 11.
•
Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connected to power
Pin 3 must be connected.
•
Optional—I/O1, I/O2, and I/O3
See I/O Configuration on page 20.
I/O Configuration
The Sierra Wireless FX30 power connector has three pins you can use for I/O
configuration:
•
I/O1—Digital input only; allows wakeup from ultra low power mode
•
I/O2—Digital and analog input; allows wakeup from ultra low power mode
•
I/O3—Digital input and digital output
Note: The IoT Expansion Card has four GPIO pins that you can program using Legato.
For details, refer to the IoT Expansion Card Design Specification.
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I/O Pins
You can use the I/O pins as:
· Digital inputs
(See Table 2-2 on page 22 and Figure 2-15 on page 21.)
· High side pull-ups/dry contact switch inputs
(See Figure 2-16 on page 22.)
· Analog inputs
(See Table 2-3 on page 23 and Figure 2-17 on page 23.)
· Low side current sinks
(See Figure 2-18 on page 24.)
· Digital outputs/open drains
(See Table 2-4 on page 25 and Figure 2-19 on page 24.)
Note: The I/O pin functionality is programmable in Legato applications.
Digital Input
Digital input is available on I/O1, I/O2, and I/O3 on the power connector.
Note: To use I/O3 as a digital Input, GPIO56 (that drives I/O3 when used as a digital
output) must be low.
You can connect any of these pins to a digital input to detect the state of a digital
sensor or pulse counter.
FX30 gateway
Vin or 3.3 V*
I/O1, I/O2, and I/O3 on the power connector
10 kΩ Resistor
Internal Pull-up
Off
VHigh ≥ 3.0 V
Protection
circuitry
Digital
input
Figure 2-15: Digital Input
Note: When using a digital input, the pull-up should be Off.
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Table 2-2: Digital Input
Pull-up
Off
State
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
Low
—
—
1.0
V
High
3.0
—
Vin
V
High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input
High side pull-up/dry contact switch input is available on I/O1, I/O2, and I/O3 on
the power connector.
Note: To use I/O3 as an high side pull-up/dry contacts switch input, GPIO56 (that drives I/
O3 when used as a digital output) must be low.
You can connect any of these pins to a dry contact switch.
FX30 gateway
Vin or 3.3 V*
10 kΩ Resistor
Internal Pull-up
Pin I/O1, I/O2, and I/O3
on the power connector
On
Protection
circuitry
Output Off
*I/O 1 and I/O 2 are pulled to 3.3 V through a 10 kΩ resistor.
I/O 3 can be pulled to Vin through a 10 kΩ resistor.
Figure 2-16: High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input
Note: For this use case, the pull-up must be enabled.
Analog Input
Analog input is available on I/O2 on the power connector and on the IoT
interface.
You can connect any of these pins to an analog gauge. As an analog input
(voltage sensing pin), the gateway monitors voltage changes in small increments.
This allows you to monitor equipment that reports status as an analog voltage.
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The pin detects inputs of 0V–10 V (or 0V–5 V when the lower ADC range is
selected). When used with a sensor to transform values into voltages, the pin can
monitor measurements like temperatures, pressures or the volume of liquid in a
container.
FX30 gateway
Vin
I/O2 on the power connector
10 kΩ Resistor
Internal Pull-up
Off (default)*
Protection
circuitry
Resistor
Solar panel or battery
Figure 2-17: Analog Input
Note: When using a analog input, the pull-up should be Off.
Table 2-3: Analog Input
Pull-up
Off
Minimum
Analog Input Range
0
Analog Input Precision —
Typical
Maximum
Units
—
5 or 10a
V
< 10 for 0–10 V ADC range
5 for 0–5 V ADC range
25
mV
a. Depending on the ADC range selected.
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Low Side Current Sink Output
Low side current sink output, for example to drive a relay, is only available using
I/O3 on the power connector.
FX30 gateway
Vin
Vin
10 kΩ Resistor
Off
Internal Pull-up
Protection
circuitry
External Solenoid/
Relay circuit
Digital Output
ISink = 500 mA (Typical)
I/O3 on the power connector
Figure 2-18: Low Side Current Sink
Note: When using low side current sink output, the pull-up should be Off.
The I/O can typically sink 400 mA, but this can vary depending on factors such as
temperature.
Digital Output/Open Drain
Digital output/open drain is only available using I/O3 on the power connector.
FX30 gateway
Vin
10 kΩ Resistor
Internal Pull-up
Vcc
Off
Protection
circuitry
External pull-up
Digital Output
On/Off
I/O3 on the power connector
Figure 2-19: Digital Output/Open Drain
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Note: To provide voltage on the digital output, either use the internal pull-up or add an
external pull-up.
Table 2-4: Digital Output / Open Drain
Pull-up
Off
State
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
Comments
Off
Open Circuit
—
—
—
—
Active
Low
—
—
0.5
V
5 mA, ≤ 5 V
Step 6—Check the FX30 operation
1. On initial power up, the Power LED is red. When the processor boots up, the
LED turns amber (by default). The Power LED can be controlled by Legato
applications.
If the Power LED does not turn on, ensure that the:
· Power connector is plugged in and supplying voltage of 4.75 V or greater.
· On/Off (pin 3) is connected to the battery or power source. (See Step 5—
Connect the Power and I/O on page 17 for details.)
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LED Behavior
User LED
Power LED
Table 2-5: LED Behavior
LED
Color / Pattern
Power
(Default Behavior)
Description
Off
No power or input voltage ≥ 32 VDC or ≤ 4.75 VDC
Solid Red
The gateway is powered on.
Solid Amber
The processor is booted up.
Note: You can write Legato applications to define the behavior. Possible colors are: red, green, amber.
User
•
•
•
Possible colors:
Red
Green
Amber
Based on two GPIOs. The behavior of this LED is defined by the
Legato application. See Table 3-6 on page 37.
Ethernet LEDs
The connector has two LEDs that indicate speed and activity. When looking into
the connector:
•
Activity – The right (blinking amber) LED
•
Connection Speed – The left LED is green to indicate a 100 Mbps link and off
when either no cable is connected or a 10 Mbps link is detected.
Step 7—Using the FX30
You can use the FX30 as:
•
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•
An embedded cellular platform for IoT applications. The remainder of this
section will provide information to get you started and refer you to additional
resources.
Using the FX30 as an Embedded Platform for
IoT Applications
To program the FX30, you can use:
•
AT Commands
•
Linux Shell Commands on page 28
•
Legato Application Framework on page 28
AT Commands
The radio module for the FX30 is the Sierra Wireless AirPrime® WP8548. For a
complete list of AT Commands for the WP8548 radio module, refer to the WPx5xx
AT Command Reference (document number 4118047).
In addition, the following AT Commands are specific to the FX30:
Function
Type
Format
Output
Example
GPIO AT Commands
GPIO Read
Query AT!FWD?GPIO,
Reads the current
value of any input
or output GPIO.
GPIO Write
Sets the value of
any configured
output GPIO.
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where is any
available GPIO, i.e.:
2,7,8,13,21-25,32-58
Set
AT!FWD=GPIO,,
is any GPIO set as
an output. i.e.:
32,43-58
8,13,25,33,42 only valid if set
as output
is either 0 or 1
0 = low
1 = high
27
OK
where is either 0 or 1
0 = low
1 = high
ERROR
if invalid GPIO #
AT!FWD?GPIO,2
1
OK
if GPIO is set as requested
ERROR
if invalid GPIO # or value
AT!FWD=GPIO,43,1
OK
AT!FWD=GPIO,2,1
ERROR
OK
AT!FWD?GPIO,10
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Function
Type
Format
Output
Example
Ethernet AT Commands
Ethernet Link
Speed
Query AT!FWD?ETHSPEED
Queries the
Ethernet link
speed.
Ethernet IP
address
Sets the Ethernet
IP address.
Set
AT!FWD=ETHADDR,[,[,]]
xxx
Where xxx is the link speed on
the Ethernet port negotiated by
the connected devices.
AT!FWD?ETHSPEED
100
OK
if Ethernet ip address is set as
requested
ERROR
if invalid ip address
AT!FWD=ETHADDR,1
92.168.13.33
OK
AT!FWD=ETHADDR,1
92.13
ERROR
OK
Linux Shell Commands
You can communicate with the FX30 using Legato Shell Commands. For more
information, refer to the Legato Shell documentation on legato.io
Legato Application Framework
Before building custom applications for the FX30, you need to become familiar
with Legato. The best place to start is legato.io. Click the Build Apps icon. This
section contains:
•
Concepts
· Overview—a high-level summary of Legato’s approach to application
development
· Develop Apps—the essentials for creating an app from scratch
· Definition Files—reusable external interfaces and internal content
· Sample Apps—sample apps for commonly-needed functions
•
Tools—Information on Target, Host, and Build tools
Other references:
•
Download the Legato Reference Manual (PDF) from
http://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/legato/reference manual/
•
Clone a Legato project from GitHub, a web-based repository hosting service
(https://github.com/)
AirVantage IoT Platform
AirVantage IoT platform offers advanced services for device management,
connectivity management and for enabling device to cloud applications.
AirVantage Device Management services are available through a web-based
operations console providing an intuitive and customizable user interface to
configure, monitor, and manage your deployed FX30:
•
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Command and Control
•
OTA Firmware Update
•
Deployment Configuration
•
Legato Application Lifecycle Management
Free and unlimited OTA Firmware Updates are offered with FX30.
To get started either call your Sierra Wireless reseller or visit:
https://airvantage.net/
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3
This chapter describes the FX30 gateway specifications.
Table 3-1: Specifications
Certification and
Interoperability
Environmental
Testing
Emissions /
Immunity
•
•
•
•
CE (Including EMC Test case for vehicle installation EN301489)
ACMA RCM
FCC
Industry Canada
Safety
•
•
CB Report IEC 60950-1
UL Listed
Industry
Certification for
Vehicles
•
E-Mark UN ECE Regulation No. 10 Rev. 5
Environmental
Compliance
•
•
•
RoHS 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
WEEE
REACH
GSM/HSPA+
Certifications
•
•
PTCRB
GCF
Vibration
(operational)
MIL-STD-810G, test method 514.6C
Category 4 CWV (Composite Wheeled Vehicle)
Shock
(operational)
MIL-STD-810G, test method 516.6
SAE J1455 (Shock
and Vibration) for
heavy-duty
vehicles
•
•
•
Temperature
(operational)
MIL-STD-810G, test methods 501.5, 502.5
(-30° to +75°C)
Temperature
(non-operational)
MIL-STD-810G, test methods 501.5, 502.5
(-40° to +85°C)
Thermal shock
MIL-STD-810G, test method 503.5
Humidity
(operational)
MIL-STD-810G, test method 517.5
95% RH over temperature range of +20°C to + 60°C
IP rating
IP30
Drop (nonoperational)
ISTA 2A 2001, test categories 1, 4, 5, and 6
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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Vibration: Section 4.10.4.2 Cab Mount
Shock: Section 4.11.3.4 Operational Shock
Electrical: 12 and 24 V systems
Section 4.13.1—12 and 24 V
Section 4.13.2—SAE J1113-11 Level IV
8 KV contact discharge, 15 V air discharge
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Table 3-1: Specifications (Continued)
Mobile Network Operator Certification
(pending)
•
Network
Technology
HSPA+
GSM /GPRS / EDGE
For a list of supported bands, see Table 3-2 on page 33.
Host Interfaces
Antenna
connectors
•
•
Cellular
GNSS
USB
•
•
USB 2.0 micro-B connector complies with USB Version 2.0 for
high speed operation
Sierra Wireless recommends you:
• Use a USB 2.0 cable
• Connect directly to your computer for best throughput.
Ethernet
•
•
•
•
10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet
Auto-crossover support
Auto-negotiation, full- and half-duplex
Not software configurable
IoT (Internet of
Things) Connector
See Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion Card on page 39.
SIM Card Interface
Input / Output
For more information, see page 20.
Power Adapter Pins
AT&T (planned)
•
A mini-SIM (2FF) SIM card operated at 1.8 V/3.3 V.
•
•
Configurable I/O
Wakeup on I/O, serial, or cellular events
6-Pin connector:
• Power
• Ground
• On/Off
• I/O1
• I/O2
• I/O3
LEDs
See LED Behavior on page 26.
2 LEDs:
• Power
• User configurable
Mechanical Specifications
For mechanical drawings, dimensions, and
weight, see Mechanical Specifications on
page 35.
•
Screw Torque Settings
•
•
•
Operating Voltage
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Housing—The FX30 is made of ruggedized powder-coated
aluminum.
RoHS2—The FX30 complies with the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS2). This directive
restricts the use of hazardous materials in the manufacture of
various types of electronic and electrical equipment.
Mount screws
1.1 N-m (10 in-lb)
Antennas
Finger tight (5–7in-lb.) is sufficient and the max torque should
not go beyond 1.1 N-m (10 in-lb).
4.75 to 32 VDC
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GNSS Technology
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Satellite channels
available
Acquisition: 118
Simultaneous tracking: 40
Support for
predicted orbits
Yes
Predicted orbit
CEP-50 accuracy
5 meters
Constellations
•
•
•
GPS L1
Galileo E1
GLONASS L1 FDMA
GNSS Message
Protocol
NMEA
Standalone Time to
First Fix (TTFF)
•
•
•
Sensitivity
Standalone of MS-based tracking sensitivity: -161 dBm
Cold start sensitivity: -145 dBm
MS-assisted GNSS acquisition sensitivity: -158 dBm
Hot start: 1 second
Warm start: 29 seconds
Cold start: 32 seconds
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Radio Frequency Bands
Table 3-2: FX30 Supported Radio Frequency Bands
Radio
Technology
HSPA+
GSM / GPRS /
EDGE
Band
Frequency (Tx)
Frequency (Rx)
Band 1
1920 –1980 MHz
2110–2170 MHz
Band 2
1850–1910 MHz
1930–1990 MHz
Band 5
824–849 MHz
869–894 MHz
Band 8
880–915 MHz
925–960 MHz
Band 19
830– 845 MHz
875–890 MHz
Band 850
824–849 MHz
869–894 MHz
Band 900
880–915 MHz
925–960 MHz
Band 1800
1710–1785 MHz
1805–1880 MHz
Band 1900
1850–1910 MHz
1930–1990 MHz
Table 3-3: GNSS Bands Supported
Band
Frequency
GPS L1
1575.42 MHz
GLONASS L1 FDMA
1602 MHz
Galileo E1
1575.42 MHz
Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power
The following tables provide radio module conducted transmit power
specifications.
Table 3-4: WP8548 Conducted Transmit Power (HSPA+)
Band
Conducted Tx
Power (dBm)
Notes
HSPA+
Band 1 (IMT 2100 12.2 kbps)
+23±1
Connectorized (Class 3)
Band 5 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)
Band 6 (UMTS 800 12.2 kbps)
Band 8 (UMTS 900 12.2 kbps)
Band 9 (UMTS 1700 12.2 kbps)
Band 19 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)
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Table 3-5: WP8548 Conducted Transmit Power (GSM)
RF Band
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Min
Typ
Max
GSM 850
31
32
33
E-GSM 900
31
32
33
DCS 1800
28
29
30
PCS1900
28
29
30
GSM 850
25.5
26.5
27.5
E-GSM 900
25.5
26.5
27.5
DCS 1800
24.5
25.5
26.5
PCS1900
24.5
25.5
26.5
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Notes
GMSK mode, connectorized
(Class 4, 2 W; 33 dBm)
GMSK mode, connectorized
(Class 1, 1 W; 30 dBm)
8PSK mode, connectorized
(Class E2; 0.5 W; 27 dBm)
8PSK mode, connectorized
(Class E2; 0.4 W; 26 dBm)
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Mechanical Specifications
Top view
60 mm
75 mm
82 mm
End views
SIM card/IoT card cover
GNSS antenna connector
Cellular antenna connector
Power connector
LEDs
Ethernet
USB
Weight: 158g (5.57 oz.)
Dimensions (l x w x h)
75 x 60 x 32 mm (excluding connectors)
82 x 60 x 32 (including connectors)
Figure 3-1: FX30 Mechanical Specifications
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9 mm
16.1 mm
8.3 mm
0
Mounting Bracket— side view
115 mm
37.1
12.7
62.7
77.4 mm
25 mm
Compatibility bar
73.7 mm
Mounting Bracket— top view
Assembly
Figure 3-2: Mounting Bracket Mechanical Specifications
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Top View
End Views
Side View
Note: “Unit” refers to the gateway itself.
Figure 3-3: FX30 on mounting bracket
WP Radio Module Interface Mapping
Table 3-6 describes the GPIO pins on the WP8548 radio module that are specific
to the FX30. For a complete list of pin-outs for the WP8548 radio module, refer to
the WP75xx/WP8548 Product Technical Specification.
Table 3-6: WP8548 Radio Module Interface Mapping
Name
IO1 (Pin 4)
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Function
WP
GPIO
Description
Digital Input
GPIO2
High: External I/O1 is low (ground)
Low: External I/O1 is high
Default is external low.
Internal Pull-up
GPIO57
High: Enables internal pull-up to 3.3V (default)
Low: Disables internal pull-up
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Table 3-6: WP8548 Radio Module Interface Mapping
Name
IO2 (Pin 5)
Function
WP
GPIO
Description
Digital Input
GPIO21
High: External I/O2 is low (ground)
Low: External I/O2 is high
Default is external low.
Internal Pull-up
GPIO53
High: Enables internal pull-up to 3.3V
Low: Disables internal pull-up (default)
Analog Input
ADC1
ADC with 15 bits of resolution
Adjust ADC range
GPIO25
Two selectable ranges:
Low: 0~5V (default)
High: 0~10V
AT!FWD=GPIOCFG,25,OUT to set I/O as an output
AT!BSGPIO=25,0,0 to set I/O low
AT!BSGPIO=25,1,0 to set I/O high
IO3 (Pin 6)
Digital Input
GPIO22
High: External I/O3 is low (ground)
Low: External 1/O3 is high
Default is external low.
Internal Pull-up
GPIO54
High: Enables internal pull-up to Vin
Low: Disables internal pull-up (Default)
Digital Output
GPIO56
High: Output transmitter ON —clamps external IO3 to ground
Low: Output transmitter OFF —IO3 floats (can be used as input)
Default is external low.
External Push
Button
Digital Input
GPIO7
High: External Push button is released (default)
Low: External push-button is being pushed
Power LED
Red Power LED
GPIO49
High: Turns Power LED (Red) ON (default)
Low: Turns Power LED (Red) OFF
Note: Polarity is inverted compared to other LEDs.
Green Power LED
GPIO50
High: Turns Power LED (Green) OFF (default)
Low: Turns Power LED (Green) ON
Note: Requires correct setting of GPIO51 to function
User LED
GPS Bias
Green LED
Function
GPIO51
High: Connects GPIO50 to green Power LED
Low: Connects WAN Activity signal to green Power LED (default)
Red User LED
GPIO47
High: Turns User LED (Red) OFF (default)
Low: Turns user LED (Red) ON
Green User LED
GPIO48
High: Turns User LED (Green) OFF (default)
Low: Turns user LED (Green) ON
Enable GPS Bias
GPIO52
High: Enables 3.15V GPS antenna bias voltage (default)
Low: Disables 3.15V GPS antenna bias voltage
GPIO55
High: Enables Ethernet controller (default)
Low: Disables Ethernet controller
Ethernet Disable Disable Ethernet
Port
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Table 3-6: WP8548 Radio Module Interface Mapping
Name
Function
WP
GPIO
Description
Power Hold
On/Off Override
GPIO58
High: Holds power on even if On/Off is LOW (used to control shutdown) (default)
Low: Release power hold; On/Off line controls On/Off state
On/Off (Pin 3)
External On/Off
Input
GPIO24
High: external On/Off signal is Low (in OFF state) (default)
Low: external On/Off signal is high (in ON state)
Note: GPIO58 must be low in order for device to power off.
Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion Card
The FX30 is compatible with single slot, category 1 (14 mm maximum), power
category 1 and 2 IoT Expansion cards. The IoT connector has 38 pins and
supports the following interfaces:
•
1 x ADC
•
4 x GPIO
•
1 x I2C
•
1 x PCM
•
1 x SPI
•
1 x UART
•
1 x USB
•
1 x SDIO
Pin-out Information
For complete pin-out information, refer to the IoT Expansion Card Design Specification
(document number 4117166) available on source.sierrawireless.com.
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Important Information for North American
Users
Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly
approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
RF Exposure
In accordance with FCC/IC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency
fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation
distance of 20 cm should be maintained between the antenna and the user's body.
Warning: This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel.
To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and
human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain must not exceed the
specifications listed below for the device used.
Maximum Antenna Gain
The antenna gain must not exceed the limits and configurations shown in the
following table:
Device
Frequency Band
FCC ID/IC Number
N7NWP8 2417C-WP8
Maximum Antenna Gain (dBi)
Sierra Wireless
FX30
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2
3
5
4
GPRS/EDGE 850
4
GPRS/EDGE 1900
3
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EU
Sierra Wireless hereby declares the Sierra Wireless FX30 device is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC.
The FX30 displays the CE mark.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra
Wireless could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Warning: This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel.
Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for
viewing at: source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airlink/
certification_and_type_approval/FX30_ce_declaration_of_conformity/.
WEEE Notice
If you purchased your Sierra Wireless FX30 in Europe, please return it to your
dealer or supplier at the end of its life. WEEE products may be recognized by their
wheeled bin label on the product label.
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A
DC Power Cable (Black Connector)
Table A-1: DC Power Cable
DC Power Cable
Part Number
2001013
Product Release
2016
Components:
1 UL2464 20 AWG x 6 core cable
6 Molex female crimp terminals
1 Molex male 2x2P Ph: 3.0 mm housing, 250V, 5 A max, PA65 black
UL94V-O (part number 43025-0408)
Fuse holder
Power connector housing
Power connector (end view)
4 5 6
1 2 3
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Female crimp terminals
Wire color
Red
Black
Yellow
Brown
Green
Orange
3048 mm (10 ft.) core cable
Power connector housing (side view)
Male housing
Figure A-1: DC Cable Specifications
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AC Power Adapter (Black Connector)
Table A-2: AC Power Adapter
AC Power Adapter
Part Number
TBC
Product Release
2016
AC Power Adapter Input
Table A-3: Input Specifications
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Input
Input Voltage
90 VAC
100–240 VAC
264 VAC
Input Frequency
47 Hz
50/60 Hz
63 Hz
Note: Input voltage range is 90 VAC to 264 VAC.
Maximum input current is 500 mA at 100–240 VAC.
Inrush current will not exceed 75 A at 100–240 VAC input and maximum load from a cold
start at 25°C.
AC Power Adapter Output
Table A-4: AC Power Adapter Output Specifications
Minimum
Output
Voltage
—
11.4 VDC
Typical
12.0 VDC
Maximum
12.6 VDC
Test conditions
0 ~ 1.5 A loading
AC Power Adapter Environmental
Specifications
Table A-5: AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications
Operating
Rev 1 Oct.16
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 40°C (operates normally)
Relative Humidity
10% ~ 90%
Altitude
Sea level to 2,000 meters
Vibration
1.0 mm, 10–55 Hz, 15 minutes per cycle for each axis
(X, Y, Z)
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Table A-5: AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications (Continued)
Non-operating
Storage Temperature
-30°C ~ 70°C
Relative Humidity
10% ~ 90%
Vibration and Shock
MIL-STD-810D, method 514
AC Power Adapter Reliability and Quality
Control
AC Power Adapter MTBF
When the power supply is operating within the limits of this specification, the
MTBF is at least 200,000 hours at 25°C (MIL-HDBK-217F).
AC Power Adapter Safety Standards
The power supply is certified with the following international regulatory standards:
Table A-6: AC Power Adapter Safety standards
Regulatory
Agency
Country or
Region
Certified
Standard
UL
USA
Approved
UL60950-1
GS
Europe
Approved
EN60950-1
CE
Europe
Approved
EN60950-1
SAA
Australia
Approved
AS/NZS 60950
CCC
China
Approved
GB4943
CUL
Canada
Approved
CSA C22.2 NO.60950-1
AC Power Adapter EMC Standards
The power supply meets the radiated and conducted emission requirements for
EN55022, FCC Part 15, Class B, GB9254.
AC Power Adapter Hazardous Substances
Rev 1 Oct.16
•
EU Directive 2011/65/EU “RoHS”
•
EU Directive 2012/19/EU “WEEE”
•
REACH
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AC Power Adapter Energy Efficiency
The AC adapter complies with International Efficiency Levels, as shown in
Table A-7.
Table A-7: AC Adapter Energy Efficiency
Rev 1 Oct.16
Supplied Input
No-load Power
Consumption
115 VAC, 60 HZ.
Less than 0.1 W
Greater than 85%
VI
230 VAC, 50 Hz.
Less than 0.3 W
Greater than 80.4%
V
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International
Efficiency Level
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Index
A
IP address, obtaining with command line prompt, 25
Accessories, 7
Analog input, 22
Antenna
connecting, 15
maximum gain, 40
L
LED
description of LED, 25
LTE, bands supported, 31
C
M
Cable strain relief, 17
Cables, connecting, 16
Certification
Industry Standards, 30
Mobile Network Operator, 31
Communication
command line prompt, using, 25
Current sink, 24
MTBF
AC adapter, 44
O
Open drain, 24
Operating voltage, 31
Output, digital, 24
D
P
DC cable wires, 18
Digital output, 24
Pinging the router with command line prompt, 25
Power
connecting, 17
connector, 17
Pull-up resistor, 22
E
Environmental Testing, 30
Ethernet
LEDs, 26
R
Regulatory information, 40
Regulatory specifications, 44
RF specifications, 15
F
Features, 6
S
G
Screw Torque, 31
SIM cards, insert, 9
Specifications, 30
environmental, 30
environmental testing, 30
GNSS, 32
Input / Output, 31
regulatory, 44
RF, 15
Standards, regulatory, 44
GNSS, 32
Grounding the chassis, 15
H
Host Interfaces, 31
I
I / O Configuration, 20
Input
analog, 22
dry contact switch, 22
on/off switch, 21
Installation
connect data cables, 16
connect power cable, 17
connecting antennas, 15
fixed (with I/O), 20
insert SIM cards, 9
overview, 9
tools and materials required, 9
IoT expansion card, 10
Rev 1 Oct.16
T
Tools required for install, 9
W
Warranty, 7
Wiring diagrams, 19
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