AirLink GX Series X-Card Installation Guide

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1 This installation is to be performed only by certified Sierra Wireless AirLink distributors. If it is performed by anyone other than the certified AirLink distributor, the terms of the warranty agreement are void. This is a step-by-step guide for installing the following X-Cards in an AirLink GX Series device: Dual Ethernet X-Card Wi-Fi X-Card Serial I / O X-Card You are modifying sensitive electronic equipment and your body may be charged with static electricity. This charge could discharge through electronic components you handle, possibly destroying your electronic equipment. Proper ESD protocol must be used before modification of any electronic equipment. Please make sure you are properly grounded (using a grounding strap). Note: These instructions assume that the SIM Card (if required) is already installed. If you need to install the SIM Card as part of this procedure, refer to the AirLink GX Series Hardware User Guide for instructions. Required tools: 2 mm Allen (hex) wrench or a #1 Phillips screwdriver, depending on the screw type used on the black decorative cover Torx screwdriver (size T20) Small adjustable torque wrench (Serial I / O and Wi-Fi X-Cards only) 4 mm nut driver or socket that works with the torque wrench (Serial I/O X-Card only) 8 mm (5/16'') socket, long enough to fit over the SMA antenna connector (Wi-Fi X-Card only) Preparing the GX device Table 1 shows the minimum GX device requirements for installing an X-Card. Sierra Wireless recommends that you update to the latest version of ALEOS before installing the X-Card. To determine the ALEOS version and boot version, power up the device, log in to ACEmanager, and go to Status > About. Table 1: Minimum GX device requirements for X-Card installation Requirement Dual Ethernet X-Card Wi-Fi X-Card I / O X-Card ALEOS version or later or later or later Boot version or later or later or later 2014 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved Rev. 2 1

2 To upgrade the ALEOS version: 1. Go to and download: The latest version for your device and Mobile Network Operator The latest revision of the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide (if you do not already have it) 2. Follow the instructions in chapter 2 of the User Guide (Device Configuration) to update the ALEOS software. Note: An RMA is required to update the boot version. First Steps for Installing an X-Card 1. Remove the 4 screws holding the decorative black cover in place. Keep the screws. You will need these later. Remove the decorative black cover. Remove the screws Figure 2: Remove the screws holding the decorative black cover in place 2. If you are installing a Wi-Fi X-Card, go to Wi-Fi X-Card on page 8. Otherwise, proceed to step Turn the device over and remove the Torx screws (size T20) from the bottom of the device. Keep the screws. You will need these later to attach the new gray cover. Remove the Torx screws Figure 3: Remove the Torx screws

3 4. Turn the device right-way up and remove the gray cover. Figure 4: Remove the gray device cover 5. To continue the X-Card installation, see the appropriate section for the type of X-Card you are installing: Dual Ethernet X-Card Wi-Fi X-Card on page 8 I / O X-Card on page 13 Dual Ethernet X-Card The Dual Ethernet upgrade kit contains: 1 Dual Ethernet X-Card 1 Contact strip 1 Gray device cover, designed to accommodate a Dual Ethernet X-Card 1 Black decorative cover, designed to accommodate a Dual Ethernet X-Card Rev 2 Mar.14 3

4 Gray device cover Black decorative cover Dual Ethernet X-Card Contact strip Figure 5: Dual Ethernet X-Card Update Kit Contents 1. Remove the backing from the contact strip and attach it to the top edge of the Dual Ethernet X-Card, as shown in the following photographs. Contact strip Dual Ethernet X-Card Figure 6: Location of contact strip Dual Ethernet X-Card When the Dual Ethernet X-Card is installed correctly in the GX series device, the contact strip on the top edge of the X-Card should touch the underside of the device cover. 2. Make sure there are no internal wires which would interfere with the card sliding in the expansion card slot. If there are, gently move them out of the way. 3. Insert the Dual Ethernet X-Card into the X-Card slot. Continue to slide the X-Card in until it clicks into place

5 Insert the Dual Ethernet X-Card into the card slot. Gently push it in until it clicks into place. Figure 7: Install the Dual Ethernet X-Card 4. Use the screws you saved in step 1 on page 2 to attach the new black decorative cover to the gray device cover. Tighten the screws enough to ensure that the rubber on the underside of the black decorative cover forms a tight seal with the gray cover (torque to 5 in-lbs.). Figure 8: Cover assembly Rev 2 Mar.14 5

6 5. Place the new cover assembly (gray cover and decorative black cover) onto the base of the device, being careful to ensure a snug fit by lining up the rubber insulation so that it is flush with the edge of the Ethernet ports. You may need to tilt the back of the cover up slightly to line up the rubber seals with the Ethernet ports, line up the screw holes, and make sure the gaskets around the Ethernet ports fit tightly and are not folded over. 6. Use the screws you saved from step 3 on page 2 to attach the cover assembly (gray cover and decorative black cover) to the base of the device (torque to 10 in-lbs.) 7. Visually inspect the GX device to ensure ingress protection is maintained. Check the following: The 4 screws on the top of the GX device are fastened snugly, so that the seal on the underside of the black decorative cover is tight against the gray device cover. The 4 screws on the bottom of the GX device are tight, the foam seal between the base and the gray device cover is intact and there are no gaps. The gasket around the Ethernet ports is snug with no gaps and the gasket is not folded in on itself. Figure 9: AirLink GX device with Dual Ethernet X-Card installed

7 Bad fit Good fit Figure 10: Proper fitting of the gasket around the Ethernet ports 8. Connect each of the Dual Ethernet X-Card ports to a computer. 9. Plug in the GX device and ensure that the Ethernet LEDs are active. 10. Log in to ACEmanager, and go to the Status > Home page. Figure 11: ACEmanager: Status > Home 11. Ensure that the X-Card Type field shows Dual Ethernet X-Card and the X-Card Status field shows X-Card Connected. 12. If desired, go to Status > LAN to check the status of each Ethernet port. 13. If desired, go to Status > About to view the MAC address for each Ethernet port. Rev 2 Mar.14 7

8 Wi-Fi X-Card The Wi-Fi X-Card must only be installed by an authorized reseller specifically designated for X-Card installations. All installations require the Wi-Fi upgrade kit: GX400 Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit SKU: GX440 Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit SKU: SMA antenna One kit is required for each GX device to be upgraded. The kit contains: 1 Wi-Fi X-Card 1 Rubber gasket 1 Lock washer 1 Nut 1 Black cover decorative cover, designed to accommodate the Wi-Fi X-Card and SMA antenna 1 Wi-Fi regulatory label (not shown) Black decorative cover Wi-Fi X-Card Rubber gasket Figure 12: GX400 and Wi-Fi X-Card kit Lock washer Nut 1. Remove the black decorative cover as described on page 2. Note: Make sure there are no internal wires which would interfere with the card sliding in the expansion card slot. If there are, gently move them out of the way

9 Figure 13: Check there is no wiring obstructing expansion slot 2. Slide the Wi-Fi X-Card into the slot with the SMA antenna connector facing you and on the top of the card. Slide it in until it clicks into place. Figure 14: Slide the Wi-Fi X-Card into slot until it clicks in place. 3. Push the black gasket onto the SMA antenna connector until it fits into the groove behind the threaded portion of the SMA antenna connector. Rev 2 Mar.14 9

10 Figure 15: Fit the gasket. 4. Install the new black cover by lining up the SMA antenna connector with the hole in the cover, tilt the rear of the cover slightly to make sure the front bottom of the cover seats in the front ridge, and then push the top of the cover down. This requires some force to make sure the 4 holes line up with the threaded holes on the top of the device. Figure 16: Line up the SMA connector with the hole

11 Figure 17: Push Cover down and back until screw holes line up. 5. Re-install the 4 hex screws on top of the device. 6. Place the lock washer onto the SMA antenna connector and push to the face of the cover. Figure 18: Place washer then screw on SMA connector. 7. Install, then tighten the nut with a 5/16 or 8 mm socket torque wrench to a torque spec of 8 in-lbs. Rev 2 Mar.14 11

12 Figure 19: Tighten hex nut with wrench. 8. Attach the SMA antenna, or if you are using a remote SMA antenna, attach the cable and antenna. 9. Visually inspect the GX device to ensure ingress protection is maintained. Check the following: The 4 screws on the top of the GX device are fastened snugly, so that the seal on the underside of the black decorative cover is tight against the gray device cover. The 4 screws on the bottom of the GX device are tight, the foam seal between the base and the gray device cover is intact and there are no gaps. The gasket around the SMA antenna is snug with no gaps and the gasket is not folded in on itself. To test the Wi-Fi X-Card: 1. Power on the GX4x0, with the latest version of ALEOS installed. 2. Log in to ACEmanager, and go to the Status > Home page

13 Figure 20: ACEmanager: Status > Home 3. Ensure that the X-Card Type field shows Wi-Fi X-Card and the X-Card Status field shows X-Card Connected. 4. Ensure that the laptop you plan to use in the test is Wi-Fi equipped and currently has no network connection. (Remember to remove any tethered connection to the unit, including serial, USB, or Ethernet cables before testing.) 5. On the laptop, view the list of available Wi-Fi devices. 6. Select the SSID associated with the GX4x0, and connect to it. (The default SSID is the same as the S/N shown on the label on the bottom of the unit.) 7. Launch your browser and go to an external Web site. IMPORTANT: Attach the new label on the bottom of the device to comply with Wi-Fi regulatory requirements (FCC, IC, CE, MAC). This is required by Federal Law and omission of this label could result in a fine and/or removal of units from field. I / O X-Card The I / O X-Card kit includes: 1 Serial I / O X-Card with 1 I / O X-Card contact screw 1 Gray device cover, designed to accommodate an I / O X-Card 1 Black decorative cover, designed to accommodate an I / O X-Card 2 Screw locks 1 Gasket Rev 2 Mar.14 13

14 Gray device cover Black decorative cover Screw locks I/O X-Card I/O X-Card contact screw Figure 21: I / O X-Card kit contents Gasket To install the I / O X-Card: 1. Remove the paper backing and attach the gasket to the inside of the decorative cover, lining up the holes in the gasket with the holes in the cover. Gasket Black decorative cover Figure 22: Installing the gasket 2. Ensure that the cables are out of the way. Insert the I / O X-Card into the slot

15 I/O X-Card I/O X-Card contact wire Figure 23: Insert the I / O X-Card 3. Continue to insert the I / O X-Card until it clicks into place and the contact wire is lined up with the opening in the board. Line-up I/O X-Card contact wire with the opening on the board Figure 24: Line up the I / O X-Card contact wire 4. Install the contact screw. Rev 2 Mar.14 15

16 Figure 25: Install the I / O X-Card contact screw 5. Use the screws you saved in step 1 on page 2 to attach the decorative black cover to the gray device cover. Tighten the screws enough to ensure that the rubber on the underside of the black cover forms a tight seal with the gray cover (torque to 5 in-lbs.). 6. Place the new cover assembly (gray cover and decorative black cover) onto the base of the device, being careful to line up the opening in the cover with the serial port. You may need to tilt the back of the cover up slightly to line it up properly. 7. Use the screws you saved from step 3 on page 2 to attach the cover assembly (gray cover and decorative black cover) to the base of the device (torque to 10 in-lbs.) Figure 26: AirLink GX Series device with I / O X-Card installed 8. Install the screw locks

17 Screw locks Figure 27: Attach the screw locks 9. Visually inspect the GX device to ensure ingress protection is maintained. Check the following: The 4 screws on the top of the GX device are fastened snugly, so that the seal on the underside of the black decorative cover is tight against the gray device cover. The 4 screws on the bottom of the GX device are tight, the foam seal between the base and the gray device cover is intact and there are no gaps. 10. Log in to ACEmanager, and go to the Status > Home page. Figure 28: ACEmanager: Status > Home 11. Ensure that the X-Card Type field shows I/O X-Card and the X-Card Status field shows X-Card Connected. If you have any questions, please contact Sierra Wireless Technical Support at support@sierrawireless.com. Rev 2 Mar.14 17