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Skyus DS

 

Installation Guide

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Skyus DS

Page 1: ...Skyus DS Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...in this document is subject to change without notice Novatel Wireless assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims any liabilities losses or risks personal or otherwise incurred as a consequence directly or indirectly of the use or application of any of the contents of this document For the latest documentation visit us online ignite novatelwireless com This p...

Page 3: ... Installation 5 Installation Summary 5 Package Contents 5 Installing the Skyus DS Driver 5 Installing the Mounting Bracket 7 Connecting Antennas 7 Connecting to a Computer or Router 8 Activation 8 Installing the Connection Manager 8 Skyus Watcher 8 Windows Mobile Broadband 9 Support 9 FCC Compliance 10 ...

Page 4: ...components the driver and a mechanism to provide connection management This document is intended to guide you through the process of connecting the hardware and setting up these two components Skyus DS features include Operation on T Mobile networks Integration with Crossroads IoT application framework GPS ready External SMA antenna ports Figure 1 Skyus DS Top View Figure 2 Skyus DS Ports Intended...

Page 5: ...et MC7354 North America Bands See the Skyus DS Specification Sheet for carrier specific information Data Rates Peak download speeds of up to 100 Mbps and peak upload speeds of up to 50 Mbps actual speeds depend on carrier network implementation Regulatory Approvals FCC Part 15 Class B PTCRB GPS Satellite Channels 16 Protocol Active NMEA 0183 Version 3 0 Acquisition Time Hot Start 1 second Warm Sta...

Page 6: ...uded USB 2 0 Type A Male to Mini B Male Mounting Bracket Accessory Skyus DS mounting bracket 2 Antennas Accessory LTE whip antennas Installing the Skyus DS Driver You will need a Windows 7 only based OS installed on a computer or other computing device with Internet access independent of Ignite in order to download the drivers and the Skyus Watcher software from ignite novatelwireless com On the h...

Page 7: ...lization should show a progress bar in the dialog box and display a message just above the system tray Figure 4 Sierra Wireless Driver Install Initialization Figure 5 Sierra Wireless Installing System Tray Follow the necessary steps to finish the installation until the screenshot matches the image shown in Figure 6 ...

Page 8: ...5 16 torque wrench Note It is not recommended that you use Loctite or other adhesive to secure cables to the SMA connectors If an adhesive is used be sure that it is conductive not Loctite Red or Blue Connect the first cellular antenna to the outermost SMA connector labeled Primary in Figure 8 A second cellular antenna can be attached to the innermost SMA connector labeled Diversity This connector...

Page 9: ...necting to a Computer or Router Connect the Type A Male side of the enclosed USB cable to your computer or alternate host device Connect the Mini B Male side of the enclosed USB cable to the Skyus Power is provided by the USB cable Once connected the Skyus DS will power up and attempt to register to the carrier Figure 9 Type A Male USB Figure 10 Type Mini B Male USB Activation The Ignite Skyus DS ...

Page 10: ...ows Mobile Broadband The Skyus DS is compatible with the Windows Mobile Broadband connection management functionality built into Windows 7 and Windows 8 Users can manage cellular connections in the Windows Network and Sharing Center This form of connection management is not recommended in applications demanding 24x7 connectivity Using this connection manager will disable Crossroads remote monitori...

Page 11: ...ed operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures ...

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