Sierra Wireless AirLink MP70, Hardware User'S Manual

Page 1: ...AirLink MP70 Hardware User Guide 4119008 Rev 4 ...

Page 2: ...OWERED 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 operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle i...

Page 3: ...ALCOMM This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing Copyright 2016 Sierra Wireless All rights reserved Trademarks Sierra Wireless AirPrime AirLink AirVantage and the Sierra Wireless logo are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless Windows and Windows Vista are registered tradema...

Page 4: ...e MP70 Chassis 11 Cabling Concerns 12 Cable Strain Relief 12 Step 3 Connect the Antennas 12 Recommended Antenna Separation 14 Step 4 Connect the Data Cables 14 Step 5 Connect the Power 14 Fusing 15 DC Voltage Transients 15 Power Connector on the MP70 15 Connect the Router to the Vehicle s Electrical System 16 Wiring Diagrams 17 I O Configuration 19 I O Pins 20 Step 6 Check the Router Operation 26 ...

Page 5: ...ormation 44 Important Information for North American Users 44 RF Exposure 44 EU 45 Accessories 47 DC Power Cable Black Connector 47 AC Power Adapter Black Connector 48 AC Power Adapter Input 48 AC Power Adapter Output 48 AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications 48 AC Power Adapter Reliability and Quality Control 49 AC Power Adapter Safety Standards 49 AC Power Adapter EMC Standards 49 AC Powe...

Page 6: ...e fleet and enables applications to work simultaneously further and faster from the vehicle area network VAN than ever before The AirLink MP70 supports advanced remote visibility and instant insight into the vehicle area network VAN in field applications and assets and mobile workforces Purpose built for the vehicle the AirLink MP70 delivers superior reliability and uninterrupted operation in hars...

Page 7: ...ersity Antenna Connector Back Panel 9 pin RS 232 Serial Port USB 2 0 Micro AB Port See Ethernet on page 34 See Connect the Antennas on page 12 See Serial Port on page 35 See USB on page 34 Reset button See Reboot the MP70 and Reset the MP70 to Factory Default Settings on page 30 Four RJ 45 Ethernet Port GNSS Antenna Connector LEDs See LED Behavior on page 27 Wi Fi Antenna Connector Auxiliary I O P...

Page 8: ...ptional 2 year warranty extension Table 1 1 Power Consumption Scenarios Mode Scenario Power Consumptiona a Power consumption was measured at 12 V Offb b All power is switched off Ignition is low but Vin remains connected Ignition Off 17 28 mW 1 4 mA Standbyc c The CPU and the radio are off but the router can be woken by an I O input voltage level or at a configured time Standby Mode 42 05 mW 3 5 m...

Page 9: ...able from Sierra Wireless or use your own custom cable Cellular antenna Recommended diversity antenna Optional GNSS antenna Wi Fi antennas1 9 pin connection cable for the RS 232 port 8 pin auxiliary I O connector cable Caution The router has a hardened case for use in industrial environments and vehicles If you are installing it in these types of environments use cables designed and specified for ...

Page 10: ... SIM cards have not already been installed insert the SIM cards into the router before connecting any external equipment or power to the router To install the SIM cards 1 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the SIM card cover 2 Orient the SIM card s as shown in Figure 2 1 The gold contacts on the upper SIM card face down and the gold contacts on the lower SIM card face up If you are using only ...

Page 11: ...igh amperages or exposed to extreme temperatures 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 The MP70 has 4 mounting holes as shown in Figure 2 2 Use the mounting screws that came with the MP70 to secure it in place Figure 2 2 Mounting and Grounding the MP70 For DC installations with a fixed system grou...

Page 12: ...uld not pull the power connector at an angle Step 3 Connect the Antennas Warning This router is not intended for use close to the human body Antennas should be at least 8 inches 20 cm away from the operator The MP70 has three SMA female antenna connectors Cellular antenna connector Primary receive and transmit antenna connector Cellular Diversity antenna connector GNSS antenna connector The AirLin...

Page 13: ...NSS antenna connector Mount the GNSS antenna where it has a good view of the sky at least 90 4 For Wi Fi capable routers connect the Wi Fi antenna s to the SMA Wi Fi connectors For MIMO 1x1 connect the antenna to Wi Fi connector 1 For MIMO 2x2 connect the antennas to Wi Fi connectors 1 and 2 For MIMO 3x3 connect antennas to all 3 Wi Fi connectors The default ALEOS configuration is MIMO 3x3 If you ...

Page 14: ...ations for electrical accessories connections All components used in the electrical connection to the vehicle should be UL Listed The AirLink MP70 comes with a 3 meter 10 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 MP70 supports...

Page 15: ...icles on page 32 Power Connector on the MP70 Figure 2 4 DC Power Cable Connections Colors indicate DC cable wire colors GPIO Pin 4 Pin 3 Ignition Pin 1 Power Green Red White Sense Black Pin 2 Ground For more information see wiring diagrams on page 17 For I O information see page 19 Table 2 2 Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires Pin Name Associated DC Cable Wire Color Description Type 1 Power Red...

Page 16: ...n the DC power cable to the ignition signal from the vehicle 8 Connect the DC power cable to the MP70 9 Reconnect the vehicle s battery a Connect the positive terminal first b Connect the negative terminal 3 Ignition Sense White Ignition Sense Connected to the vehicle ignition or an external switch The MP70 is off when this pin is either open circuit or grounded and on when this pin is connected t...

Page 17: ...nded to have no more than 10 de rating over the operating temperature range in the input power line Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous unswitched DC power source Connect the power through the vehicle s fuse box 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 MP70 Chassis on page 11 Pin 3 Ignition Sense Sierra Wireless recom...

Page 18: ...onnect the wires as shown in the figure below You can configure Low voltage disconnect to force the router into Standby mode when the voltage is low Figure 2 7 Fixed Installation without I O Pin 1 Power Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the power source Include a 7 5 A fast blow fuse recommended to have no more than 10 de rating over the operating temperature range in the input ...

Page 19: ... wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the power source Include a 7 5 A fast blow fuse recommended to have no more than 10 de rating over the operating temperature range in the input power line Sierra Wireless recommends using a continuous unswitched DC 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 MP70 Chassis on pa...

Page 20: ... AIN NCa a Do Not Connect NC DIGIN DIGIN GND 4 3 2 1 Table 2 3 I O Pin out Configuration Location Pin Wire Color Digital In Analog In Digital Out Pull up GND DO NOT Use ACEmanager Configuration Power Connector DC Power Cable included 4 Green Digital 1 Analog 1 Auxiliary I O Connector I O Cable SKU 6001004 6 Yellow Digital 3 Analog 3 7 Gray Digital 2 Analog 2 2 Orange Digital 5 3 Purple Digital 4 1...

Page 21: ...MS to trigger standby mode to sink current or to pull up the voltage If you are using the I O line to trigger standby mode you cannot configure it to sink current or pull up the voltage Likewise if you are using the I O line to either sink current or pull up the voltage you cannot use it to trigger standby mode You can use the I O pins in conjunction with events reporting to configure the MP70 to ...

Page 22: ... a vehicle ignition or to monitor an external device such as a motion detector a remote solar panel or a remote camera Digital input can also be used with the standby timer Table 2 4 Pulse Counter Pull up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units Off Low 1 0 V High 2 7 Vin V Digital Pulse Generator MP70 router Pin 4 on the power connector or Off default Vin Configurable on the ACEmanager I O tab Zin 100...

Page 23: ... Switch Input MP70 router Off default Vin VHigh 2 7 V Protection circuitry Internal Pull up Resistor Configurable on the ACEmanager I O tab Digital input Pin 4 on the power connector or Pin 2 3 6 or 7 on the auxiliary I O connector Table 2 5 Digital Input Pull up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units Off Low 1 0 V High 2 7 Vin V MP70 router On Vin Depending on the load this value can range from Vin ...

Page 24: ...oltage Figure 2 13 Analog Input Table 2 6 High Side Pull up Dry Contact Switch Input Minimum Typical Maximum Units Comments Source Current 0 6 Vin 7 V 1 1 Vin 12 V 3 5 Vin 36 V mA Maximum current the voltage output can provide depends on Vin Vout Vin 2 5 Vin V The voltage on Pin 4 when the high side pull up is enabled depends on Vin and power consumption MP70 router Off default Solar panel or batt...

Page 25: ... The same method is used to sample the input voltage and the internal board temperature for Events Reporting The significant changes are 300 m V for the input voltage and 1 degree Celsius for the board temperature Low Side Current Sink Output Low side current sink output for example to drive a relay is only available using Pin 4 on the power connector Figure 2 15 Low Side Current Sink Microprocess...

Page 26: ... the Power connector is plugged in and supplying voltage greater than 9 V Note Although the MP70 operates in the range 7 V 36 V low voltage standby mode is enabled by default so in order to avoid the router Table 2 8 Low Side Current Sink Pull up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units Comments Off On 250 500 1000 mA I_Typical 25 C I_Min 70 C I_Max 40 C Off Off 0 mA Vin 12 MP70 router Protection circu...

Page 27: ...s the reset button for less than 5 seconds flashing green indicates when to release the reset button to reboot the router Flashing Red When you press the reset button for 5 20 seconds flashing red indicates when to release the reset button to reset the router to the factory default settings Flashing Amber When you press the reset button for more than 20 seconds flashing amber indicates when to rel...

Page 28: ...ed over the serial port This behavior only appears if the MP70 is configured to display it For more information refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration Guide Serial chapter Flashing Amber Traffic is being transmitted or received over both the WAN interface and the serial port This behavior only appears if the MP70 is configured to display it Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration Guide Serial...

Page 29: ...17 ACEmanager login window 3 Enter the default password 12345 and click Log In 4 Refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide for information on how to use ACEmanager to configure your MP70 Configuring with AirLink Management Service AirLink Management Service ALMS allows remote management of all your routers from one user interface Some of its features include Centralized remote monitorin...

Page 30: ...monitor report manage and trouble shoot all mobile resources as required If you require a network management solution deployed in your data center contact your Sierra Wireless sales representative for a demonstration of the oMM capabilities Configuring with AT Commands For a complete list of AT commands refer to the ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide Reboot the MP70 To reboot the MP70 On the ...

Page 31: ...nter Recovery mode manually On the router press the Reset button for more than 20 seconds Release the button when the Power LED flashes amber To recover the router Update ALEOS using the Recovery mode interface Once the new ALEOS version is successfully uploaded and installed the gateway reboots and exits recovery mode When the process is complete the ACEmanager login screen appears Note After the...

Page 32: ...da Safety CB Scheme UL 60950 Industry Certification for Vehicles E Mark UN ECE Regulation No 10 Rev 5 ISO7637 2 SAE J1455 Shock Vibration Environmental Compliance RoHS 2011 65 EU RoHS 2 WEEE REACH GSM HSPA Certifications PTCRB GCF CC R TTE Reliability The MTBF for the MP70 Ground Benign 25 C is 285 968 hours 32 6 years MTBF calculations are performed per Telcordia Reliability Prediction Procedure ...

Page 33: ... 5 30 to 70 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 507 5 95 RH 60 C IP rating IP64 Drop non operational ISTA 2A 2001 test categories 1 4 5 and 6 Mobile Network Operator Certification pending Verizon Wireless AT T Sprint US Cellular T Mobile Rogers Bell Mobility Telus T...

Page 34: ...cess to the radio module By default the USB port is configured as a virtual Ethernet port A Windows driver must be installed on the PC in order to support USB use The drivers are available for download on Sierra Wireless support web site http www sierrawireless com en Support Downloads aspx The ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide contains the details of USB mode configuration and driver instal...

Page 35: ...ctor SIM Card Interface The MP70 has two 6 pin SIM sockets for mini SIM 2FF SIM cards operated at 1 8 V 3 3 V This interface is compliant with the applicable 3GPP standards for USIM Input Output For more information see page 22 Configurable I O pin on power connector Auxiliary I O connector with 4 I O pins Table 3 1 Specifications Continued 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 Table 3 2 Serial Connector Pin out Name...

Page 36: ...iction 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 Screw Torque Settings 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 Operating Voltage Input voltage 7 36V By default the rout...

Page 37: ...ition time Time to first fix Hot start 1 second Cold start 30 seconds Sensitivity Indoor sensitivity tracking mode 162 dBm Protocols Network TCP IP UDP IP DNS Routing NAT Host Port Routing DHCP PPPoE VLAN VRRP Reliable Static Route Applications SMS Telnet SSH Reverse Telnet SMTP SNMP SNTP Serial TCP UDP PAD mode Modbus ASCII RTU Variable PPP GNSS NMEA 0183 V 3 0 TAIP RAP Xora Table 3 1 Specificati...

Page 38: ...Mbps 867 Mbps 3 x 3 289 Mbps 600 Mbps 1 3 Gbps Table 3 3 MP70 Radio Module MC7455 North America and EMEA Radio Technology Band Frequency Tx Frequency Rx LTE Band 1 1920 1980 MHz 2110 2170 MHz Band 2 1850 1910 MHz 1930 1990 MHz Band 3 1710 1785 MHz 1805 1880 MHz Band 4 1710 1755 MHz 2110 2155 MHz Band 5 824 849 MHz 869 894 MHz Band 7 2500 2570 MHz 2620 2690 MHz Band 8 880 915 MHz 925 960 MHz Band 1...

Page 39: ...d 7 2500 2570 MHz 2620 2690 MHz Band 8 800 915 MHz 925 960 MHz Band 18 815 830 MHz 860 875 MHz Band 19 830 845 MHz 875 890 MHz Band 21 1447 9 1462 9 MHz 1495 9 1510 9 MHz Band 28 703 748 MHz 758 803 MHz Band 38 2570 2620 MHz TDD Band 39 1880 1920 MHz TDD Band 40 2300 2400 MHz TDD Band 41 2496 2690 MHz TDD HSPA Band 1 1920 1980 MHz 2110 2170 MHz Band 5 824 849 MHz 869 894 MHz Band 6 830 840 MHz 875...

Page 40: ...2 MHz GLONASS 1602 MHz Galileo 1575 42 MHz BeiDou 1561 098 MHz QZSS 1176 45 1575 42 MHz Table 3 6 Radio Module MC7455 Conducted Transmit Power Band Conducted Tx Power dBm Notes LTE Bands 1 2 3 4 5 8 12 13 20 25 26 23 1 Bands 7 30 41 22 1 HSPA Band 1 IMT 2100 12 2 kbps Band 2 UMTS 1900 12 2 kbps Band 4 AWS 1700 2100 12 2 kbps Band 5 UMTS 850 12 2 kbps Band 8 UMTS 900 12 2 kbps 23 1 Connectorized Cl...

Page 41: ...0 12 2 kbps Band 8 UMTS 900 12 2 kbps Band 9 UMTS 1700 12 2 kbps Band 19 UMTS 850 12 2 kbps 23 1 Connectorized Class 3 TD SCDMA Band 39 23 1 Table 3 8 MC7455 Carrier Aggregation Combinations 1 8 2 2 5 12 13 29 3 7 20 4 4 5 12 13 29 5 2 4 7 3 7 20 8 1 12 2 4 13 2 4 20 3 7 41 41 Table 3 9 MC7430 Carrier Aggregation Combinations 1 8 18 19 21 3 5 7 19 28 5 3 7 7 3 5 7 28 Table 3 7 Radio Module MC7430 ...

Page 42: ...AirLink MP70 Hardware User Guide Rev 4 Nov 16 42 4119008 8 1 18 1 19 1 3 21 21 1 19 28 3 7 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 Table 3 9 MC7430 Carrier Aggregation Combinations Continued ...

Page 43: ...v 4 Nov 16 43 4119008 Mechanical Specifications Figure 3 2 MP70 Mechanical Specifications Underside view Back view Front view 44 99 mm 1 77 in 190 03 mm 7 48 in 108 91 mm 4 29 in Weight 0 76 Kg 1 68 lb 115 29 mm 4 54 in ...

Page 44: ... try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications to this device not e...

Page 45: ...s 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 MP70_ce...

Page 46: ...ide Rev 4 Nov 16 46 4119008 WEEE Notice If you purchased your AirLink MP70 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 ...

Page 47: ...core cable 4 Molex female crimp terminals AWG 20 24 250V 4A Max phosphor bronze tin plated part number 43030 0001 1 Molex male 2x2P Ph 3 0 mm housing 250V 5 A max PA65 black UL94V O part number 43025 0408 1 2 3 4 Power connector end view Power connector housing side view Pin Wire color Open 1 2 3 4 Red Black White Green 3048 mm 10 ft core cable Power connector housing Warning label Male housing Fe...

Page 48: ...te 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 Table A 4 AC Power Adapter Output Specifications Minimum Typical Maximum Test conditions Output Voltage 11 4 VDC 12 0 VDC 12 6 VDC 0 1 5 A loading Table A 5 AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications Operat...

Page 49: ...e radiated and conducted emission requirements for EN55022 FCC Part 15 Class B GB9254 AC Power Adapter Hazardous Substances EU Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS EU Directive 2012 19 EU WEEE REACH Non operating Storage Temperature 30 C 70 C Relative Humidity 10 90 Vibration and Shock MIL STD 810D method 514 Table A 6 AC Power Adapter Safety standards Regulatory Agency Country or Region Certified Standard U...

Page 50: ...ternational Efficiency Levels as shown in Table A 7 Table A 7 AC Adapter Energy Efficiency Supplied Input No load Power Consumption Average Active Mode Efficiency International Efficiency Level 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 ...

Page 51: ...formity 45 Digital input 22 Digital output 26 Digital output open drain 26 E Environmental Testing 33 Ethernet LEDs 28 EU 45 F Features 6 Fusing 15 G GNSS 37 GNSS bands supported 40 Grounding the chassis 11 H High side pull up dry contact switch input 23 Host Interfaces 33 I I O Configuration 19 I O auxiliary connector 20 I O pins 20 Input analog 24 dry contact switch 23 ignition switch 22 Install...

Page 52: ...ns 49 Reliability 32 Reset to factory default settings 30 RF exposure 44 RF specifications 12 S Screw Torque 36 Serial connector pin out 35 Serial port 35 SIM cards insert 10 Software configure 29 Specifications 32 environmental 32 environmental testing 33 GNSS 37 Input Output 35 regulatory 49 RF 12 Standards regulatory 49 T Tools required for install 9 V Vehicle installation alternate 17 recommen...