Sierra Wireless FX30

User Guide

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Important Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data
Notice 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.

Safety and Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress,
Hazards 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,
operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.

Limitation of The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not
Liability represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND
ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS
PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its
affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless
product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to
liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless
product.

Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This
product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is
manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more
patents licensed from MMP Portfolio Licensing.

Copyright © 2019 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.

Trademarks Sierra Wireless®, Legato®, and the Sierra Wireless logo are registered
trademarks of Sierra Wireless.

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 Preface

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Contact
Information
Sales information and technical Web: sierrawireless.com/company/contact-us/
support, including warranty and returns Global toll-free number: 1-877-687-7795
6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST

Corporate and product information Web: sierrawireless.com

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 Contents
Introduction to the FX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation and Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tools and Materials Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 1—Insert the SIM Card and Optional IoT Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Flat Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional—Mounting in a High Vibration Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mounting on a DIN Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing Existing Fastrack Supreme or Fastrack Xtend Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 3—Connect the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 4—Connect the Data Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cabling Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cable Strain Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Power and I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
I/O Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 6—Check the FX30 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
LED Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ethernet LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Step 7—Use the FX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the FX30 as an Embedded Platform for IoT Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Setup for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Useful AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setup for Linux Shell Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Useful Linux commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Linux Interface Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Linux Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Managing the I/O Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Legato Application Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AirVantage IoT Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Radio Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
OFF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ultra Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Active Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
For IoT Expansion Card Developers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pin-out Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
IoT Connector Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Important Information for North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
DC Power Cable (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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AC Power Adapter (Black Connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

AC Power Adapter Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
AC Power Adapter Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reliability and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the FX30 as a USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

AT Commands Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Managing the I/O Interface with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

FX30 Linux Interface and GPIO Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

WP Module Internal GPIO Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

FX30 Factory Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

eSIM support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
AUTO-SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
SIM AUTO SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
AirVantage Management Services Polling Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
AirVantage Management Services User Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
UART Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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 1: Introduction to the FX30 1
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 programming to write IoT
applications for any connected machine.

Key Features
• Broad range of LTE & 3G Radio Technologies available (radio module dependent)
The following FX30 variants are currently available:
· Penta-band HSPA+ (WP8548)
· LTE Cat-1 (WP7601-1, WP7603-1, WP7607-1)
· LTE Cat-M1 (WP7702)
• Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
• USB 2.0
• mini-SIM slot
• Three configurable I/Os
• Internet of Things (IoT) slot
• GNSS (GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/BeiDou1)
• Legato support
• Ultra low power mode

1. Support varies depending on radio module

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LEDs (See LED Behavior

on page 30.)

Power Connector
(See Power Connector
on page 21.)
Push Button
Cellular Antenna Connector
(See External Push Button
GNSS Antenna Connector on page 74.)
(See Connect the Antennas on page 18.) RJ-45 Ethernet Port

SIM card/IoT card holder USB 2.0 Micro-B Port

(See Install SIM card and IoT card on page 11.) (See Connect the Data Cables on page 20.)
Figure 1-1: FX30 Connectors, LEDs and SIM Card Holder

Power Modes
FX30 has three power modes:
• Off
• Ultra Low Power
• Active
For more information on power modes and power consumption, see Power
Modes on page 47 and Power Consumption on page 49.

Accessories
The following items come with the FX30 gateway:
• DC power cable
• Mounting bracket
You can order the following items separately from Sierra Wireless:
• Universal AC power adapter
· Voltage input: 100– 240 VAC
· Current output: 1.5 A
• Compatibility bar (useful if you are replacing a Fastrack Supreme or a
Fastrack Xtend)
• Range of GNSS and cellular antennas
· Puck antenna (Cell & GNSS; part number 6001128) is recommended

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If you are mounting the FX30 on a DIN rail, you will also need 35 mm DIN rail
clips.
For more information, see Accessories on page 58.

Warranty
The FX30 comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reference Documents
Document Title
Number

4116440 WP75xx/WP8548 Product Technical Specification

4119652 WP76xx Product Technical Specification

41111420 WP77xx Product Technical Specification

4118047 WP8548/WP75xx/WP76xx/WP77xx AT Command Reference

4117166 IoT Expansion Card Design Specification

n/a Legato information

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 2: Installation and Startup 2
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

• mini-SIM card (provided by your mobile network operator)
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Laptop computer
• AC adapter or DC power cable
• micro-B USB cable
• Cellular antenna
• GNSS antenna (optional)

Optional Software
Depending on your operating environment, you may want to download and install the
following software:
• Windows USB driver—Install the USB drivers for WP Series modules, available
from http://source.sierrawireless.com/devices/fx-series/FX30/ (in the Software
section under Windows drivers).
• A Windows terminal emulator program such as Tera Term.

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. Use the FX30.
The following sections describe these steps in detail. Read these sections carefully
before performing the installation.

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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.
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 the SIM card, press it in, and release it. Gently grip the SIM card
and pull it out.

Note the location of the notch

Figure 2-1: Installing the SIM card

4. Reattach 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 51.
To install an IoT Expansion card:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the SIM card/IoT Expansion card cover.
2. Orient the IoT Expansion card as shown in Figure 2-2 and slide the card into
the IoT slot.
3. Reattach the cover.

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Figure 2-2: Installing the IoT Expansion card

Step 2—Mount and Ground the FX30

Chassis
You can flat mount the FX30 or mount it on a DIN rail. An optional compatibility
bar allows you to use existing 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 16.
Mount the FX30 where:
• There is easy access for attaching the cables.
• Cables will not be constricted, close to high 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.
You can mount the FX30:
• On a flat surface (page 13)
• On a DIN Rail (page 16)

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Flat Mount
To mount the FX30 on a flat surface:
1. Attach the bracket to the mounting surface, using the attachment points
shown in Figure 2-3.

Attachment point

Attachment point

Attachment point
Figure 2-3: Mounting Bracket, showing attachment points

2. Snap or slide the FX30 onto the bracket.

Alternative: If access space is limited, slide the gateway onto the bracket.
Recommended: Snap the gateway onto the bracket.

Figure 2-4: Attaching the FX30 to the bracket

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Optional—Mounting in a High Vibration

Environment
If you are mounting the FX30 in a high vibration area, Sierra Wireless strongly
recommends using two nylon cable ties to secure the FX30 on the bracket.
To secure the FX30 on the bracket:
1. Thread the ties into the holes on one side of the bracket and out the holes on
the other side of the bracket, as shown in Figure 2-5 on page 14.

Figure 2-5: Inserting the cable ties

2. Wrap the ties around the FX30 and insert the pointed ends of the ties into the
blunt ends.

Figure 2-6: Inserting the ends of the ties

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3. Tighten and secure the ties around the FX30 and trim off the excess length of
the ties.

Figure 2-7: Cable ties tightened and trimmed

4. You are now ready to flat mount the FX30 in a high vibration environment. If
you are mounting it on a DIN rail, see Mounting on a DIN Rail on page 16.

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Mounting on a DIN Rail

To mount the FX30 in a DIN rail:
1. Attach the DIN rail clips to the bracket as shown in Figure 2-8.
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.

For this orientation, attach one DIN

For these orientations, attach two DIN rail clips to the bottom of the bracket.
rail clip to the side of the bracket.

Figure 2-8: Attaching the DIN rail clips

2. Slide or snap the FX30 onto the bracket, as shown in Figure 2-4.
3. If the DIN rails are in a high vibration environment, see Optional—Mounting
in a High Vibration Environment on page 14.
4. Attach the FX30 to the DIN Rail. See Figure 2-8.

Replacing Existing Fastrack Supreme or

Fastrack Xtend Device
If you are 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 and
mounting bracket. See Figure 3-2 on page 46.

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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 rectan-
gular openings in the compatibility bar. See Figure 2-9.

Small raised knobs

Large opening

Small opening

Mounting bracket Large raised tab Compatibility bar

with small hole
Small raised tab
with small hole
Figure 2-9: Mounting bracket and compatibility bar

2. Orient the mounting bracket and the compatibility bar as shown in

Figure 2-10.

Figure 2-10: 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 2-11: 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:

• Cellular antenna connector
• GNSS antenna connector
GNSS bias supports 3.15 V antennas
For regulatory requirements concerning antennas, see Maximum Antenna Gain
on page 55.

Note: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in RF Exposure on
page 55. 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.

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To install the antennas:

Note: Take extra care 1. Connect the cellular antenna to the SMA cellular antenna connector.
when attaching the Mount this antenna so there is at least 20 cm between the antenna and the
antennas to the SMA user or bystander.
connectors. Finger tight
2. If used, connect a GNSS antenna to the SMA GNSS antenna connector.
(approximately 0.6–0.8
Nm 5–7 in-lb.) is sufficient Mount the GNSS antenna where it has a good view of the sky (at least 90°).
and the max torque should
not go beyond 1.1 Nm Note: If the antennas are located away from the gateway, keep the cables as short as
(10 in-lb.). 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 2-12: Antenna Connectors

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Step 4—Connect the Data Cables

The FX30 has two ports for connecting data cables:
• USB (Micro-B)
• Ethernet (RJ-45)—Use a Cat5 or greater Ethernet cable

USB Ethernet
Figure 2-13: Connectors for data cables

Cabling Concerns
Separate the antenna, data, and power cables from other wiring. Route the
cables away from sharp edges.

Cable Strain Relief

Sierra Wireless recommends using cable strain relief for installations in high-
vibration environments.
Place the cable strain relief within 200 mm (8 inches) 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. The cable should not be taut and should not pull the power connector
at an angle.

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Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O

The Sierra Wireless FX30 comes with a 1.5 meter (about 5 ft.) DC power cable.
For more information on the DC power cable, see page 58. You can also
purchase an optional AC adapter.

Warning: 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 4.75–32 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.

Power and I/O Connections

Table 2-1 describes the functions for the pins on the FX30 power connector. See
also I/O Configuration on page 25.

6 5 4
3 2 1

Figure 2-14: FX30 Power Connector

Table 2-1: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires

Pin Function Associated Description
DC Cable
Wire Color

1 Power Red (20 AWG + Fuse)

Main power supply for device
Fuse: Slow-blow 3 A, 250 V (5 × 20 mm)

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

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Table 2-1: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires

Pin Function Associated Description
DC Cable
Wire Color

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
low, but you also have to option to monitor this pin
using GPIO 24, and holding the power on while a
Legato-designed application executes. For more
information, see OFF Mode on page 47.

4 IO 1 Brown Digital input

Wake from low power modesa

Internal pull-up control

5 IO 2 Green Digital input

Wake from low power modes

Internal pull-up control

Analog input

6 IO 3 Orange Digital input

Internal pull-up control

Digital output

Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74
for the radio module GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pins 3 to 6.

a. For more information on power modes, see Power Modes on page 47.

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Wiring Diagrams
In the following diagrams, FX30 refers to either FX30 and FX30S.

Always On Installation
For an Always On application, connect the wires as shown in Figure 2-15.

FX30
Gateway
DC power source 1 Power
DC power source 1
Power
3 On/Off
3 On/Off
I/O 1
I/O1 I/O 2
I/O2 I/O 3
I/O3 2 Ground
2 Ground

Figure 2-15: 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 12.
• Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connected to power
• Optional—I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3

Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the radio module GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pin 3, I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3.

On/Off Installation
For an On/Off application, connect the wires as shown in Figure 2-16 or
Figure 2-17.

FX30
Gateway
DC power source 1 Power
DC power source
31 Power
On/Off

On/Off switch I/O

31On/Off
I/O 2
I/O1
I/O2
I/O 3
I/O3
2 Ground
On/Off switch
2 Ground

Figure 2-16: On/Off Installation with switch

• 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 12.

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• Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connect to an on/off switch

Pin 3 must be connected.
• Optional—I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3
An On/Off installation may also use a sensor with an open-collector NPN or PNP
transistor. The transistor is the switch to turn the FX30 on or off, as shown in
Figure 2-17.

FX30
Gateway
DC power source 1 Power
DC power source 1
Power
3 On/Off
3 On/Off
I/O 1
Sensor I/O1 I/O 2
Sensor I/O2 I/O 3
I/O3 2 Ground
NPN
2 Ground

Figure 2-17: On/Off Installation (with sensor and NPN transistor switch)

• Pin 1 (Power)—Use the red wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 1 to the
power source and the collector pin of the transistor.
• 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 12.
• Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connect to the emitter pin of the transistor
Pin 3 must be connected.
• Optional—I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3

Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the radio module GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pin 3, I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3.

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 2-18. 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
DCDC
power
powersource
source 1 Power
3Power
On/Off
Motion sensor
3 I/O
On/Off
1
I/O1 I/O 2
I/O2 I/O 3
I/O3 2 Ground Ground
Motion sensor
2

Figure 2-18: Fixed Installation with I/O

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• 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 12.
• Pin 3 (On/Off)—Connected to power
Pin 3 must be connected.
• I/O 1—configured for digital input
• Optional—I/O 2 and I/O 3

Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the GPIO and Linux interface mapping of pin 3, I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3.

I/O Configuration
The FX30 power connector has three pins you can use for I/O configuration:
• I/O 1—Digital input only; allows wakeup from ultra low power mode
• I/O 2—Digital and analog input; allows wakeup from ultra low power mode
• I/O 3—Digital input and digital output

Note: See Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping, on page 74 for
the GPIO and Linux interface mapping of the I/O pins.

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.

I/O Pins
You can use the I/O pins as:
• Digital inputs
(See Table 2-2 on page 26 and Figure 2-19 on page 26.)
• High side pull-ups/dry contact switch inputs
(See Figure 2-20 on page 27.)
• Analog inputs
(See Table 2-3 on page 28 and Figure 2-22 on page 28.)
• Low side current sinks
(See Figure 2-23 on page 28.)
• Digital outputs/open drains
(See Table 2-4 on page 29 and Figure 2-24 on page 29.)

Note: The I/O pin functionality is programmable in Legato applications.

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Digital Input
Digital input is available on I/O 1, I/O 2, and I/O 3 on the power connector.

Note: To use I/O 3 as a digital Input, GPIO56 (that drives I/O 3 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.

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Note: When using a digital input, the pull-up should be Off.

Table 2-2: Digital Input

Pull-up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units

Off Low — — 1.0 V

High 3.0 — Vin V

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High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input

The three external I/O pins on the FX30 power connector have a high side pull-up
available. This high side pull-up can be driven low using a dry contact switch or
NPN/PNP transistor.
To use I/O 3 as a high side pull-up/switch input, GPIO56 (that drives I/O 3 when
used as a digital output) must be low.

Note: For this use case, the pull-up must be enabled.

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Gateway
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Analog Input
Two analog inputs are available on the FX30. External I/O 2 on the power
connector maps to ADC1 on the WP module. For more information, see
Table D-1, FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping on page 74.
The IoT interface analog pin maps to ADC0 on the WP module. For more
information, see Table 3-19, IoT Connector Interface on page 54.
You can connect either 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.
The pin detects inputs of 0 V–10 V. 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.

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Gateway FX30
VLQor 3.3 V
3.3V
Internal pull-up
NſUHVLVWRU
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Note: When using an analog input, the pull-up should be Off.

Table 2-3: Analog Input

Pull-up Minimum Typical Maximum Units

Off Analog Input Range 0 — 10 V

Analog Input — < 10 25 mV

Precision

Low Side Current Sink Output

Low side current sink output, for example to drive a relay, is only available using
I/O 3 on the power connector.

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FX30
VLQ
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Internal pull-up
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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.

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Digital Output/Open Drain

Digital output/open drain is only available using I/O 3 on the power connector.

Gateway
FX30
VLQ
V in pull-up
Internal
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Off
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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 State Minimum Typical Maximum Units Comments

Off 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 21 for details.)

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LED Behavior

User LED Power LED

Table 2-5: LED Behavior

LED Color / Pattern Description

Power Off No power or input voltage ≥ 32 VDC or ≤ 4.75 VDC

(Default Behavior)
Solid Red Gateway is powered on, not attached to cellular
network.
Note: Based on three GPIOs. To define
the behavior of this LED, see Power LED Solid Amber Attached to cellular network.
on page 75.

User Possible colors: User-defined behavior

• Red
Note: Based on two GPIOs. To define the • Green
behavior of this LED, see User LED on • Amber
page 75.

Note: You can write Legato applications to

define User LED behavior.

Ethernet LEDs
The connector has two LEDs that indicate speed and activity. When looking into
the connector:
• Right LED – Activity (blinking amber)
• Left LED – Connection speed (green indicates a 100 Mbps link, and off
indicates no cable is connected or a 10 Mbps link is detected).

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Step 7—Use the FX30

You can use the FX30 as:
• A USB modem—You can use the FX30 as a USB bitpipe modem based on
the Qualcomm proprietary RMNET interface. This can be done through AT
commands using AT!SCACT to open and close the data session. For more
information and a detailed example, see Using the FX30 as a USB Modem on
page 62.
• An embedded cellular platform for IoT applications—Use AT commands,
Linux shell commands, or Legato to configure/program. See page 31.

Using the FX30 as an Embedded Platform for

IoT Applications
To configure or program the FX30, you can use:
• AT Commands—see AT Commands Reference on page 65
• Linux Shell Commands—see Setup for Linux Shell Commands on page 32
• Legato Application Framework—Legato Application Framework on page 34

Setup for Windows

The following steps assume you have installed the USB drivers for WP Series
modules, available from http://source.sierrawireless.com/devices/fx-series/FX30/
(in the Software section under Windows drivers).
To set up the FX30 for use with Windows:
1. Power up the FX30 and connect it to a USB port on the computer.
2. The FX30 appears in Windows Device Manager as shown below.

• Under Modems, Sierra Wireless WWAN Modem appears. This is the

COM port for communicating with the modem via AT commands.
· To view the COM port number, right-click the modem name, select
Properties, and then select the Modem tab.
• Sierra Wireless LEGATO Ethlink ECM is the Ethernet network adapter
over USB, which allows you to SSH to the FX30.
• The Sierra Wireless DM Port is a serial port that allows firmware
updates via external tools.
• The Sierra Wireless NMEA Port is a serial port that outputs GPS infor-
mation.
3. Open a terminal emulator program such as Tera Term.

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4. Connect to the AT command port. Set the terminal program com port to
match the port number you found for the Sierra Wireless WWAN Modem. You
should now be able to issue AT commands to the modem. If the connection
fails, check the serial port settings.
5. Use the terminal program to SSH to [email protected] and establish a
secure shell connection, The first time you connect, you are prompted to
change your Linux root password.

Note: Ensure that you create an effective password that is longer than eight characters,
and uses special characters, numbers, and upper and lower case characters.

Useful AT Commands
The radio module for the FX30 is the Sierra Wireless AirPrime® WP8548,
WP7601-1, WP7603-1, WP7607-1, or WP7702. Useful radio module AT
commands include:
• Test AT command interface: AT should answer OK
• Get device information: ATI
• Get SIM status: AT+CPIN?
• Enter SIM PIN code: AT+CPIN=XXXX
• Configure APN: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","xxxxxx.xxx"
• Check APN configuration: AT+CGDCONT?
• Check signal quality: AT+CSQ
• Check network registration: AT+CREG?
• Check GPRS network registration: AT+CGREG?
• Check operator selected: AT+COPS?
• Check for PDP context status: AT+CGACT?
• Check for modem status: AT!GSTATUS?
• Open a LWM2M session to connect AirVantage: AT+WDSS=1,1

Warning: Do not use the AT+KSIMSEL command with the FX30. This command has the
capability of asserting GPIO6 when setting the <sim_slot> parameter to 1, causing the
FX30 to malfunction.

Setup for Linux Shell Commands

You can communicate with the FX30 using Legato shell commands. Before
beginning, install a Linux terminal application such as minicom or microcom.
To connect to the USB port on the Linux shell:
1. Connect the USB port on the FX30 to the computer.
In Linux, the AT command port and NMEA port are USB serial devices
located at /dev/ttyUSBx where x is the serial device number in the order it was
connected. X depends on the number of USB serial devices you have con-
nected.
2. Connect an SSH client [email protected]

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The first time you connect, you are prompted to change your Linux root pass-
word.
For more information, refer to the Legato shell documentation on legato.io

Useful Linux commands

Useful Linux commands include:
• Get device information: cm info
• Get SIM information: cm sim
• Get APN status: cm data
• Get modem status: cm radio
• Switch to AT mode: microcom -E /dev/ttyAT
<CTRL +x> to escape
• Read GPIO Value: cat /sys/class/gpio/gpioxx/value
• Set GPIO: echo 1 > /sys/class/gpio/gpioxx/value
• Clear GPIO: echo 0 > /sys/class/gpio/gpioxx/value
• Establish a data connection: cm data connect
• Check Legato application status: app status
For a complete list of Linux commands, see:
http://legato.io/legato-docs/latest/toolsTarget_cm.html
Here are some Linux shell command examples for GPIOs:

Table 2-6: Linux shell command examples

To... Use...

Turn on the green User LED echo 0 > /sys/class/gpio/gpio48/value

Turn off the green User LED echo 1 > /sys/class/gpio/gpio48/value

Read the push button state cat /sys/class/gpio/gpio7/value

Read the analog input value (in µV) cat /sys/class/hwmon/hwmon0/device/mpp_05

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Linux Interface Mapping

Table 2-7: FX30 Interface Mapping to the Linux Interface
FX30 Interface Linux System

GPIOs /sys/class/gpio/gpioxx

Ethernet (FX30 only) eth0a

USB usb0b

Serial (FX30S only) /dev/ttyHSL0

a. eth0 has a default IP address of 192.168.13.31

b. usb0 is a network interface and has a default IP address of 192.168.2.2

Linux Startup
The supported method of making changes to the Linux startup is to create a
Legato application. Changes or additions to the Linux scripts in /etc/rcS.d are
not supported by Sierra Wireless.

Reconfiguring the Firewall

For information about reconfiguring the firewall, see the Application Note FX30:
Network Interfaces and Firewall Rules (document number 41111930), available
on the Source.

Managing the I/O Interface

To manage the I/O interfaces such as digital and analog I/Os, LEDs, push button,
and hardware settings driven by GPIO, you can use:
• AT commands (see Managing the I/O Interface with AT Commands on
page 65)
• Linux shell commands (see FX30 Linux Interface and GPIO Mapping on
page 73)
• Legato Application Framework
· To use existing Legato tools, see docs.legato.io/latest/tools.html
· If you are interested in building your own Legato apps, see
docs.legato.io/latest/getStarted.html

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

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· Definition Files—reusable external interfaces and internal content

· Sample Apps—sample apps for commonly-needed functions
• Tools—Information on Target, Host, and Build tools
• Security— For security reasons:
· You are prompted to change the Linux root password the first time you
attempt to log in to the Linux console.
· By default, all routes on the Ethernet and cellular interfaces are disabled. To
reconfigure the firewall to allow these connections, see Reconfiguring the
Firewall on page 34.
Other references:
• Download the Legato Reference Manual (PDF) from
http://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/legato/referencemanual

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:
• Monitoring and Management
• 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, call your Sierra Wireless reseller or visit https://airvantage.net/

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Reset to Factory Default Settings

Warning: Resetting the gateway to the factory default settings will remove all customized
configuration settings in /etc and /data, including the root password.

Warning: Performing a factory reset could result in your FX30 no longer automatically
connecting to AVMS. If you perform a factory reset, please issue the AT command
AT+WDSC=3,60 to ensure your device checks in to AVMS every 60 minutes.

To reset the FX30 to the factory default settings:

1. Ensure that the Recovery Activation status is set to Enable. (See Factory
Reset AT Commands on page 71.)
2. Upon applying power, press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds.

Factory reset button

Figure 2-25: Factory reset button

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This chapter describes the FX30 gateway specifications.

Table 3-1: Specifications

Certification and Emissions / Immunity • CE (Including EMC Test case for vehicle installation EN301489)
Interoperability • ACMA RCM
• FCC
• Industry Canada

Safety • CB Report IEC 60950-1

• UL Listed

Industry • E-Mark UN ECE Regulation No. 10 Rev. 5

Certification for
Vehicles

Environmental • RoHS 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)

Compliance • WEEE
• REACH

GSM/HSPA+ • PTCRB
Certifications • GCF

Environmental Vibration MIL-STD-810G, test method 514.6C

Testing (operational) Category 4 CWV (Composite Wheeled Vehicle)

Shock (operational) MIL-STD-810G, test method 516.6

SAE J1455 (Shock • Vibration: Section 4.10.4.2 Cab Mount

and Vibration) for • Shock: Section 4.11.3.4 Operational Shock
heavy-duty vehicles
• Electrical: 12 and 24 V systems
Section 4.13.1—12 and 24 V
Section 4.13.2—SAE J1113-11 Level IV

Temperature MIL-STD-810G, test methods 501.5, 502.5

(operational) (-30° to +75°C)

Temperature MIL-STD-810G, test methods 501.5, 502.5

(non-operational) (-40° to +85°C)

Thermal shock MIL-STD-810G, test method 503.5

Humidity MIL-STD-810G, test method 517.5

(operational) 95% RH over temperature range of +20°C to + 60°C

IP rating IP30

Drop (non- ISTA 2A 2001, test categories 1, 4, 5, and 6

operational)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 8 KV contact discharge, 15 V air discharge

Mobile Network Operator Certification • AT&T (planned)

(pending)

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Table 3-1: Specifications (Continued)

Network LTE, HSPA+ For lists of supported bands, see Radio Frequency Bands on
Technology GSM /GPRS / EDGE page 39.

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 See Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion Card on page 51.
Things) Connector

SIM Card Interface • Mini-SIM (2FF) SIM card operated at 1.8 V/3.3 V.

Input / Output • Configurable I/O

For more information, see page 25. • Wakeup on I/O, serial, or cellular events

Power Adapter Pins 6-Pin connector:

• Power
• Ground
• On/Off
• I/O1
• I/O2
• I/O3
LEDs 2 LEDs:
See LED Behavior on page 30. • Power
• User configurable
Mechanical Specifications • Housing—The FX30 is made of ruggedized powder-coated
For mechanical drawings, dimensions, and aluminum.
weight, see Mechanical Specifications on • RoHS2—The FX30 complies with the Restriction of Hazardous
page 45. 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 4.75 to 32 VDC

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Table 3-1: Specifications (Continued)

GNSS Technology Satellite channels Acquisition: 118
available Simultaneous tracking: 40

Support for Yes

predicted orbits

Predicted orbit CEP- 5 meters

50 accuracy

Constellations • GPS L1
• Galileo E1
• GLONASS L1 FDMA
• BeiDou (WP7601-1/WP7603-1/WP7607/WP7702 only)

GNSS Message NMEA

Protocol

Standalone Time to • Hot start: 1 second

First Fix (TTFF) • Warm start: 29 seconds
• Cold start: 32 seconds

Sensitivity Standalone MS-based tracking sensitivity: -161 dBm

Cold start sensitivity: -145 dBm
MS-assisted GNSS acquisition sensitivity: -158 dBm

Radio Frequency Bands

Table 3-2: FX30 Radio Module WP8548

Radio Technology Band Frequency (Tx) Frequency (Rx)

HSPA+ 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 6 830–840 MHz 875–885 MHz

Band 8 880–915 MHz 925–960 MHz

Band 19 830– 845 MHz 875–890 MHz

GSM / GPRS / EDGE 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

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Table 3-3: FX30 Radio Module WP7601-1

Radio Technology Band Frequency (Tx) Frequency (Rx)

LTE Band 4 1710–1755 MHz 2110–2155 MHz

Band 13 777–787 MHz 746–756 MHz

Table 3-4: FX30 Radio Module WP7603-1

Radio Technology Band Frequency (Tx) Frequency (Rx)

LTE Band 2 1850–1910 MHz 1930– 1990 MHz

Band 4 1710–1755 MHz 2110–2155 MHz

Band 5 824–849 MHz 869–894 MHz

Band 12 699–716 MHz 729 –746 MHz

WCDMA Band 2 1850–1910 MHz 1930– 1990 MHz

Band 4 1710–1755 MHz 2110–2155 MHz

Band 5 824–849 MHz 869–894 MHz

Table 3-5: FX30 Radio Module WP7607-1

Radio Technology Band Frequency (Tx) Frequency (Rx)

LTE Band 1 1920–1980 MHz 2110–2170 MHz

Band 3 1710–1785 MHz 1805–1880 MHz

Band 7 2500–2570 MHz 2620–2690 MHz

Band 8 880–915 MHz 925–960 MHz

Band 20 832–862 MHz 791–821 MHz

Band 28 703–748 MHz 758–803 MHz

UMTS Band 1 1920–1980 MHz 2110– 2170 MHz

Band 8 880–915 MHz 925–960 MHz

GMS/GPRS/EDGE 900 880–915 MHz 925–960 MHz

1800 1710–1785 MHz 1805–1880 MHz

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Table 3-6: FX30 Radio Module WP7702

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 8 880–915 MHz 925–960 MHz

Band 12 699–716 MHz 729 –746 MHz

Band 13 777–787 MHz 746–756 MHz

Band 17 704–716 MHz 734–746 MHz

Band 18 815–830 MHz 860–875 MHz

Band 19 830–845 MHz 875–890 MHz

Band 20 832–862 MHz 791–821 MHz

Band 26 814–849 MHz 859–894 MHz

Band 28 703–748 MHz 758–803 MHz

GSM / GPRS / EDGE 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 3-7: GNSS Bands Supported

Band Frequency

GPS L1 1575.42 MHz

GLONASS L1 FDMA 1602 MHz

Galileo E1 1575.42 MHz

BeiDou (WP7601-1/WP7603-1/WP7607-1/WP7702 only) 1561.098

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Radio Module Conducted Transmit Power

The following tables provide radio module conducted transmit power
specifications.

Table 3-8: Radio Module WP8548 Conducted Transmit Power

Band Conducted Tx Notes
Power (dBm)

HSPA+

Band 1 (IMT 2100 12.2 kbps) +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

Band 2 (UMTS 1900 12.2 kbps)
Band 5 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)
Band 6 (UMTS 800 12.2 kbps)
Band 8 (UMTS 900 12.2 kbps)
Band 19 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

GSM 850 +32±1 GMSK mode, connectorized

(Class 4, 2 W; 33 dBm)
E-GSM 900 +32±1

DCS 1800 +29±1 GMSK mode, connectorized

(Class 1, 1 W; 30 dBm)
PCS1900 +29±1

GSM 850 +26.5±1 8PSK mode, connectorized

(Class E2; 0.5 W; 27 dBm)
E-GSM 900 +26.5±1

DCS 1800 +25.5±1 8PSK mode, connectorized

(Class E2; 0.4 W; 26 dBm)
PCS1900 +25.5±1

Table 3-9: Radio Module WP7601-1 Conducted Transmit Power

Band Conducted Tx Notes
Power (dBm)

LTE

Bands 4, 13 +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

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Table 3-10: Radio Module WP7603-1 Conducted Transmit Power

Band Conducted Tx Notes
Power (dBm)

LTE

Bands 2, 4, 5, 12 +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

WCDMA

Band 2 +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

Band 4
Band 5 (UMTS 850 12.2 kbps)

Table 3-11: Radio Module WP7607-1 Conducted Transmit Power

Band Conducted Tx Notes
Power (dBm)

LTE

Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28 +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

WCDMA

Band 1 +23±1 Connectorized (Class 3)

Band 8

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

E-GSM 900 33+1/-2 GMSK mode, connectorized

(Class E4; 2 W; 33 dBm)

27±2.5 8PSK mode, connectorized

(Class E2; 0.5 W; 27 dBm)

DCS 1800 30+1/-2 GMSK mode, connectorized

(Class 1, 1 W; 30 dBm)

26±2.5 8PSK mode, connectorized

(Class E2; 0.4 W, 26 dBm)

Table 3-12: Radio Module WP7702 Conducted Transmit Power

Band Conducted Notes
Tx Power (dBm)

LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, +23±1

13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

GSM 850 +32±1 GMSK mode (Class 4; 2 W, 33 dBm)

+27±1 8PSK mode (Class E2; 0.5 W, 27 dBm)

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Table 3-12: Radio Module WP7702 Conducted Transmit Power (Continued)

Band Conducted Notes
Tx Power (dBm)

E-GSM 900 +32±1 GMSK mode (Class 4; 2 W, 33 dBm)

+27±1 8PSK mode (Class E2; 0.5 W, 27 dBm)

DCS 1800 +29±1 GMSK mode (Class 1; 1 W, 30 dBm)

+26±1 8PSK mode (Class E2; 0.4 W, 26 dBm)

PCS 1900 +29±1 GMSK mode (Class 1; 1 W, 30 dBm)

+26±1 8PSK mode (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 Weight: 158 g (5.57 oz.)
Dimensions (l × w × h)
Ethernet (FX30 only. 75 × 60 × 32 mm (excluding connectors)
FX30S has a serial port) 82 × 60 × 32 mm (including connectors)
USB

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
12.7

37.1
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. FX30 with Ethernet port shown

Figure 3-3: FX30 on mounting bracket

Power Modes
The FX30 is designed to handle extremely low power. It has three power modes:
• OFF Mode
• Ultra Low Power Mode on page 48
• Active Mode on page 48

OFF Mode
In Off mode the FX30 application processor, WWAN radio, and low power micro-
controller are off. On/Off is controlled by the On/Off Pin 3/GPIO24 and Power
Hold/GPIO58.
If no Legato applications are in place for GPIO58 (power hold), the gateway is off
when Pin 3 is low and on when Pin 3 is high.
However, the power line from Pin 3 is also connected to GPIO58 (power hold).
GPIO58 is low by default. If either Pin 3 or GPIO58 is high, the gateway is on.
GPIO24 monitors Pin 3. (See Figure 3-4 on page 48.) This gives you the option to
design an application that detects when Pin 3 goes low, and holds the power on
temporarily to complete the desired actions prior to the gateway turning off, for
example, a graceful shutdown process or a last-gasp type feature.

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Gateway

Internal power circuits Processor

Power input
Pin 1
(Power)
GPIO58
(power hold)
Enable
Pin 3
(On/Off) GPIO24
(monitors Pin 3)

If GPIO24 is low (0), Pin 3 is “On”.

If GPIO24 is high (1), Pin 3 is “Off”.

Figure 3-4: FX30 On/Off functionality

Typical wake-up time before network attach is 15 seconds.

Ultra Low Power Mode

In Ultra Low Power Mode (ULPM), the FX30 application processor and WWAN
radio are off.
The low power micro-controller monitors the wakeup triggers which are:
• Timer (The timer wakeup must be configured prior to the gateway entering
ULPM.) You can use the Legato Timer API or the Legato Power Management
tool (pmtool) command to configure wakeup from ULPM.
• Digital Inputs IO 1 and IO 2 (IO wakeup must be configured prior to the
gateway entering ULPM.) You can use the Legato Power API or pmtool
command to configure wakeup from ULPM.

Note: The external digital IO1 and IO2 are connected to GPIO2 and GPIO21 on the WP
module as standard digital inputs and are also routed to GPIO36 and GPIO38 to wake up
from ULPM. See Table D-2 on page 76.

FX30 can be put into ULPM using the “pmtool shutdown” Legato command or the
Ultra Low Power Mode Legato API.
Typical wake-up time before network attach is 15 seconds.

Active Mode
In Active mode the FX30 application processor is running and the modem is
operating in one of the following modes:
• Full function—The application processor is fully functional and the WWAN
radio is on; the GNSS radio can be turned on/off.
• Idle—The application processor is fully functional and the WWAN radio is on.
The module is registered on the network, but there is no active connection;
the GNSS radio can be turned on/off.

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• Airplane mode—The application processor is fully functional and the WWAN

radio is off; the GNSS radio can be turned on/off. By default the GNSS radio
is on.
Depending on the application, you can lower power consumption by disabling the
Ethernet interface and GPS bias using GPIO52 and GPIO55 respectively. (See
Table D-1 on page 74.)

Power Consumption
Table 3-13: Power Consumption — Active Mode FX30 3G (WP8548)
Mode Conditions Voltage Max continuous Burst

V mA mW mA mW

Active Idle USB and Ethernet cables are 24 40 960

plugged in
12 74 888

4.5 180 810 208 936

Active Full Max Tx power (+23 dBm) 24 138 3312 145 3480
Function USB 70 Mbps
WCDMA 12 265 3180 270 3240
Ethernet 55 Mbps
5 604 3020 645 3225

Active Full Max Tx power (+31 dBm) 24 110 2640 308 7392
Function GSM USB 70 Mbps
12 212 2544 600 7200
Ethernet 55 Mbps
5 550 2750 1670 8350

Table 3-14: Power Consumption — Active Mode FX30 Cat-1 (WP7601-1)

Mode Conditions Voltage Max continuous Burst

V mA mW mA mW

Active Idle USB and Ethernet cables are 24 56 1364 236 5672
plugged in
12 114 1371 532 6382

4.5 254 1141 1339 6027

Active Full Max Tx power (+33 dBm) 24 212 5101 317 7611
Function LTE USB 110 Mbps
12 397 4767 719 8625
Ethernet 94 Mbps
4.5 1048 4716 1804 8118

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Table 3-15: Power Consumption — Active Mode FX30 Cat-1 (WP7603-1)

Mode Conditions Voltage Max continuous Burst

V mA mW mA mW

Active Idle USB and Ethernet cables are 24 56 1364 236 5672
plugged in
12 114 1371 532 6382

4.5 254 1141 1339 6027

Active Full Max Tx power (+33 dBm) 24 226 5420 317 7611
Function LTE USB 110 Mbps
12 419 5034 719 8625
Ethernet 94 Mbps
4.5 1113 5007 1804 8118

Active Full Max Tx power (+33 dBm) 24 195 4686 306 7347
Function USB 110 Mbps
HSDPA 12 363 4366 693 8327
Ethernet 94 Mbps
4.5 954 4292 1741 7837

Table 3-16: Power Consumption — Active Mode FX30 Cat-1 (WP7607-1)

Mode Conditions Voltage Max continuous Burst

V mA mW mA mW

Active Idle USB and Ethernet cables are 24 94 2254 TBD

plugged in
12 183 2195 TBD

4.5 439 1977 TBD

Active Full Max Tx power (-18 dBm) 24 112 2680 TBD

Function LTE USB 103 Mbps
12 209 2511 TBD
Ethernet 85 Mbps
4.5 542 2441 TBD

Table 3-17: Power Consumption — Active Mode FX30 Cat-M (WP7702)

Mode Conditions Voltage Max continuous Burst

V mA mW mA mW

Active Idle USB and Ethernet cables are 24 56 1364 236 5672
plugged in
12 114 1371 532 6382

4.5 254 1141 1339 6027

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Table 3-17: Power Consumption — Active Mode FX30 Cat-M (WP7702)

Mode Conditions Voltage Max continuous Burst

V mA mW mA mW

Active Full Max Tx power (+33 dBm) 24 195 4686 274 6584
Function GSM USB 110 Mbps
12 357 4282 622 7461
Ethernet 94 Mbps
4.5 918 4133 1560 7022

Active Full Max Tx power (+33 dBm) 24 174 4184 290 6971
Function LTE USB 110 Mbps
12 319 3824 658 7900
Ethernet 94 Mbps
4.5 820 3690 1652 7435

Table 3-18: Power Consumption — Off and Ultra Low Power Modes
Mode Conditions Voltage Maximum continuous

V µA µW

Off On/Off is set to Off 24 13 312

12 33 396

4 67 268

Ultra Low Power Triggering timer 24 165 3960

12 170 2040

4 348 1392

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 × ADC
• 4 × GPIO
• 1 × I2C
• 1 × PCM
• 1 × SPI
• 1 × UART
• 1 × USB
• 1 × SDIO

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For IoT Expansion Card Developers

When developing an IoT Expansion card to use with the FX30, be aware that the
distance between the front SMA end plate and PCA front edge is 1.89 mm.

XSEC0001 XSEC0001

Front end plate

Front end plate

Front PCA edge

Section XSEC0001 - XSEC0001

1.89 mm
Front end plate to front PCA edge

Figure 3-5: IoT Expansion Card Alignment

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Pin-out Information
For complete pin-out information, refer to the IoT Expansion Card Design
Specification.
VCC_5V0

CN200
1 38
USB_D+ 2 37 PPS
USB_D- 3 36 PCM_CLK
4 35 PCM_SYNC
SDIO_CLK 5 34 PCM_DOUT
SDIO_CMD 6 33 PCM_DIN
SDIO_DAT3/CD 7 32 n_RESET VCC_3V3
SDIO_DAT2 8 31 n_CARD_DETECT
VCC_1V8 SDIO_DAT1 9 30
SDIO_DAT0 10 29
11 28
UART_TXD 12 27 GPIO_4
UART_RXD 13 26 GPIO_3
UART_CTS 14 25 GPIO_2
UART_RTS 15 24 GPIO_1
SPI_CLK 16 23 I2C_SCL
SPI_MISO 17 22 I2C_SDA
SPI_MOSI 18 21
SPI_SS/MRDY 19 20 ADC0
CONN_38P_EDGE_IOT

Figure 3-6: IoT Expansion Card Pin Configuration—IoT Expansion Card View

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IoT Connector Interface

Table 3-19: IoT Connector Interface
IoT Connector FX30 Hardware Linux Interface
Signal Peripheral

GPIO1 GPIO42 /sys/class/gpio/gpio42

GPIO2 GPIO33 /sys/class/gpio/gpio33

GPIO3 GPIO13 /sys/class/gpio/gpio13

GPIO4 GPIO8 /sys/class/gpio/gpio8

Iot_DETECT GPIO25 /sys/class/gpio/gpio25

USB Hub on HSIC WP interface, /dev/ttyUSB0

mounted on ttyUSB0

SDIO SDIO /dev/mmcblk0

UART UART2 /dev/ttyHSL1

SPI SPI1 /dev/spidev1.0a

ADC ADC0 /sys/class/hwmon0/device/mmp_01

(in uV units) (WP85)

/sys/devices/qpnp-vadc-8/mpp2_div1
(WP76/77)

PCM PCM /proc/asound and /dev/snd

I2C I2C1 /dev/i2c-0 (WP85)

/dev/i2c-4 (WP76/77)

a. For SPI, 3G version R12.x supports the /dev/sierra_spi device.

3G versions R13.1 and R14 support the /dev/spidev device; however, there is a known issue.
Please follow the Legato guide: https://docs.legato.io/17_08/howToSPI.html
Cat1 version R10.1 supports the /dev/spidev device; however, the spisvc kernel module must
be manually loaded: insmod /mnt/legato/system/modules/spisvc.ko
See the Customer Release Notes for more details.
CatM version R9.1 supports the /dev/spidev device; however, the spisvc kernel module is not
present and needs to be manually copied to the device.

Note: If you develop an IOT card and use the UART in a hardware loop-back mode by
connecting the transmit and receive signals, do not configure UART2 in Linux Console
mode (AT!MAPUART=16,2).

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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 tables:

Device Frequency Band FCC ID/IC Number

N7NWP8/2417C-WP8

Maximum Antenna Gain (dBi)

Sierra Wireless FX30 2 3

5 4

GPRS/EDGE 850 4

GPRS/EDGE 1900 3

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Device Frequency Band FCC ID/IC Number

N7NWP76A/2417C-WP76A

Maximum Antenna Gain (dBi)

Sierra Wireless FX30 4 6

13 6

Device Frequency Band FCC ID/IC Number

N7NWP76C/2417C-WP76C

Maximum Antenna Gain (dBi)

Sierra Wireless FX30 2 6

4 6

5 6

12 6

WCDMA 2 6

WCDMA 4 6

WCDMA 5 6

FCC ID/IC Number

N7NWP77B 2417C-WP77B

Maximum antenna gain (dBi)

Device Frequency Band Standalone Collocated a

AirLink FX30 2 9 8

4b 6 6

5 7 6

12 6 6

13 6 6

17c 6 6

26 7 6

GSM 850 4 3

PCS 1900 3 3

a. Antenna gain limit when module collocated with Wi-Fi/Wimax/BT radios

b. B4—CAT-M1 only
c. B17—CAT-NB1 only

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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.

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 × 6 core cable

 6 × Molex Micro-Fit 3.0™ series female crimp connectors (part number 43030-0001)

 1 × Molex Micro-Fit 3.0™ receptacle housing, male, 2×3P Ph: 3.0 mm housing,
250 V, 5 A max, PA65 black UL94V-O (part number 43025-0600)

Fuse holder
Power connector housing  3048 mm (10 ft.) core cable

Power connector (end view) Pin Wire color Power connector housing (side view)
1 Red
4 5 6 2 Black
1 2 3 3 Yellow
4 Brown
5 Green
6 Orange
 Female crimp terminals  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 90–264 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 Typical Maximum Test conditions

Output Voltage — 11.4 VDC 12.0 VDC 12.6 VDC 0 ~ 1.5 A loading

Environmental Specifications
Table A-5: AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications
Operating

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)

Non-operating

Storage Temperature -30°C ~ 70°C

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Table A-5: AC Power Adapter Environmental Specifications (Continued)

Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90%

Vibration and Shock MIL-STD-810D, method 514

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).

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

EMC Standards
The power supply meets the radiated and conducted emission requirements for
EN55022, FCC Part 15, Class B, GB9254.

Hazardous Substances
• EU Directive 2011/65/EU “RoHS”
• EU Directive 2012/19/EU “WEEE”
• REACH

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Energy Efficiency
The AC adapter complies with International Efficiency Levels, as shown in
Table A-7.

Table A-7: AC Adapter Energy Efficiency

Supplied Input No-load Power Average Active International
Consumption Mode Efficiency 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

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The following instructions provide examples based on Telus service. Substitute the
B
name of your mobile network operator (MNO). Key values and parameters are bolded
for emphasis in the examples.
For detailed information about the AT commands used, refer to AirPrime WPx5xx AT
Command Reference (4118047) available at source.sierrawireless.com.
To use the FX30 as a USB modem:
1. Ensure that your computer is set up to issue AT commands to the FX30. (See
Setup for Windows on page 31.)
2. Connect the radio to the network:
a. If you have not already done so, install the SIM card. (See Step 1—Insert the
SIM Card and Optional IoT Card on page 11.)
b. Set the MNO’s APN using the AT+CGDCONT command. (Most MNOs use
Profile number 1. To confirm, check with your MNO.)
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IPV4V6","isp.telus.com"
c. Check that the profile is correctly set:
AT+CGDCONT?
+CGDCONT: 1,"IPV4V6","isp.telus.com","0.0.0.0",0,0
d. Check that the radio is attached and registered on the network.
AT!GSTATUS?
!GSTATUS:
Current Time: 5699 Temperature: 31|
Bootup Time: 0 Mode: ONLINE
System mode: WCDMA PS state: Attached
WCDMA band: WCDMA 1900
WCDMA channel: 662
GMM (PS) state:REGISTERED NORMAL SERVICE
MM (CS) state: IDLE NORMAL SERVICE

WCDMA L1 State:L1M_PCH_SLEEP LAC: 2B5D (11101)

RRC State: DISCONNECTED UTRAN Cell ID: 0454
761C (1108 30236)
RxM RSSI C0: -80 RxD RSSI C0: -106
RxM RSSI C1: -106 RxD RSSI C1: -106

IMS Reg State: UNKNOWN IMS Mode: Not Support

IMS Srv State: UNKNOWN SMS,UNKNOWN VoIP
OK
3. Activate the PDP context:
a. Use the Profile number prepared in steps 2b and 2c above.
AT!SCACT=1,1
b. Check the profile is active:
AT!SCACT?
!SCACT: 1,1

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c. Confirm the PDP context is active.

ACTIVE data session:
at!gstatus?
!GSTATUS:
Current Time: 7209 Temperature: 33
Bootup Time: 0 Mode: ONLINE
System mode: WCDMA PS state: Attached
WCDMA band: WCDMA 1900
WCDMA channel: 662
GMM (PS) state:REGISTERED NORMAL SERVICE
MM (CS) state: IDLE NORMAL SERVICE

WCDMA L1 State:L1M_DCH LAC: 2B5D

(11101)
RRC State: CELL_DCH UTRAN Cell ID: 0454
761C (1108 30236)
RxM RSSI C0: -91 RxD RSSI C0: -106
RxM RSSI C1: -84 RxD RSSI C1: -106

IMS Reg State: UNKNOWN IMS Mode: Not Support

IMS Srv State: UNKNOWN SMS,UNKNOWN VoIP

OK
The RMNET interface on the host computer should now become active, and
receive an IP address. Data can now flow from the host computer to the radio
network.
4. Deactivate the PDP context:
a. Deactivate the active context
AT!SCACT=0,1
b. Check the profile is deactivated
AT!SCACT?
!SCACT: 1,0
c. Confirm the PDP context is de-activated.
DE-ACTIVATED data session:
at!gstatus?
!GSTATUS:
Current Time: 7227 Temperature: 33
Bootup Time: 0 Mode: ONLINE
System mode: WCDMA PS state: Attached
WCDMA band: WCDMA 1900
WCDMA channel: 662
GMM (PS) state:REGISTERED NORMAL SERVICE
MM (CS) state: IDLE NORMAL SERVICE

WCDMA L1 State:L1M_PCH_SLEEP LAC: 2B5D

(11101)
RRC State: DISCONNECTED UTRAN Cell ID:
0454 761C (1108 30236)
RxM RSSI C0: -91 RxD RSSI C0: -106
RxM RSSI C1: -106 RxD RSSI C1: -106

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IMS Reg State: UNKNOWN IMS Mode: Not Support

IMS Srv State: UNKNOWN SMS,UNKNOWN VoIP

OK
The RMNET interface on the host computer should now be de-activated. The IP
address should no longer be assigned, and data should no longer be flowing.

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This appendix documents the AT commands that are specific to the FX30. For a
C
complete list of AT Commands for the radio modules available for the FX30, refer to
the WP8548/WP75xx/WP76xx/WP77xx AT Command Reference (document number
4118047).
In addition, the AT Commands in Table C-2 are specific to the FX30.

Note: Parameters in angled brackets < > are mandatory. Parameters in square brackets [ ] are
optional.

Managing the I/O Interface with AT

Commands
See AT!FWD?GPIO and AT!FWD=GPIO documentation in Table C-1, and I/O
mapping in Table D-1 on page 74.
Because some FX30 GPIOs are driven by an I/O expander, do not use standard
AT+WIOR/WIOW AT commands for the FX30.

Warning: Most FX30 GPIOs are preconfigured. Do not use the AT+WIOCFG command!
Using this command could make the FX30 inoperable.

Here are some AT command examples for GPIOs:

Table C-1: AT command examples

To... Use...

Turn on the green User LED AT!FWD=GPIO,48,0

Turn off the green User LED AT!FWD=GPIO,48,1

Read the push button state AT!FWD?GPIO,7

Read the analog input value (in mV) AT!MADC?5

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Table C-2: FX30 AT Commands

Command Description

GPIO AT Commands

AT!FWD?GPIO To Query:
Reads the current value of any input AT!FWD?GPIO,<GPIO #>
or output GPIO. where <GPIO #> is any available GPIO, i.e.: 2,7,8,13,21–25,32–58

Returned values are:

• 0 (low) or 1 (high)
• ERROR if invalid GPIO#
Example:
AT!FWD?GPIO,2
1

OK

AT!FWD?GPIO,10
ERROR
AT!FWD=GPIO To set:
Sets the value of any configured AT!FWD=GPIO,<GPIO #>,<value>
output GPIO. where:
• <GPIO #> is any GPIO set as an output. i.e.: 32,43–58
8,13,25,33,42 only valid if set as output
• <value> is either 0 (low) or 1 (high)

Returned values are:

• OK (if GPIO is set as requested)
• ERROR (if invalid GPIO # or value)
Example:
AT!FWD=GPIO,43,1
OK

AT!FWD=GPIO,2,1
ERROR

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Table C-2: FX30 AT Commands

Command Description

AT!FWD?GPIOCFG To query:
Displays the direction and pull settings AT!FWD?GPIOCFG,<GPIO #>
for exported GPIOs, as read from where <GPIO #> is any available GPIO, i.e. 2,7,8,13,21–25,32–58
sysfs.
If the GPIO is not exported, this
Returned values are:
command reports “NOT SET”. It does
not export the GPIO. • NOT SET (if GPIO has not been exported)
• DIRECTION: <IN|OUT>
• PULL: <UP|DOWN> (if GPIO has been exported)
• ERROR (if invalid GPIO #)
Example:
AT!FWD?GPIOCFG,2
DIRECTION: IN
PULL: UP

OK

AT!FWD?GPIOCFG,8
NOT SET

OK

AT!FWD?GPIOCFG,10
ERROR
AT!FWD=GPIOCFG To set:
Configures the direction and optionally AT!FWD=GPIOCFG,<GPIO #>,<direction>[,<pull>]
the pull setting for any configurable AT!FWD=GPIOCFG,<GPIO #>,<direction>[,<value>]
GPIO.
where:
This command exports a GPIO if it is • <GPIO #> is any configurable GPIO 8,13,25,33,42
not currently exported.
• <direction> is either IN or OUT (case insensitive)
Setting is runtime configurable only—
this setting is NOT persistent through • <pull> (optional) is either UP or DOWN (case insensitive) and only valid if
reboot. <direction> is IN
• <value> (optional) is either 0 or 1 to set the initial output value of the pin; it
is only valid if <direction> is OUT. If omitted, a default value of 0 is used.

Returned values are:

• OK (if GPIO is configured as requested)
• ERROR (if invalid GPIO #, direction or optional pull or value)
Example:
AT!FWD=GPIOCFG,8,OUT
OK

AT!FWD=GPIOCFG,8,OUT,1
OK

AT!FWD=GPIOCFG,13,IN,UP
OK

AT!FWD=GPIOCFG,8,INPUT
ERROR

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Table C-2: FX30 AT Commands

Command Description

Ethernet AT Commands

AT!FWD?ETHSPEED To query:
Queries the Ethernet link speed. AT!FWD?ETHSPEED

The returned value is xxx, where xxx is the link speed on the Ethernet port
negotiated by the connected devices.
Example:
AT!FWD?ETHSPEED
100

OK
AT!FWD=ETHMAC To set:
Sets the Ethernet PHY MAC address AT!FWD=ETHMAC,<MAC address>
in use
Note: Do not enter a MAC address with the first octet being a multicast (odd)
number. Otherwise, a random MAC address could be assigned to the network
adapter.

Returned values are:

• OK (if the Ethernet MAC address is set as requested)
• ERROR (if invalid MAC address or if eth0 interface does NOT exist)
Example:
AT!FWD=ETHMAC,aa:3d:21:4b:a3:5a
OK

AT!FWD=ETHMAC,49:12:fb:e8
ERROR
AT!FWD?ETHMAC To query:
Reads the Ethernet PHY MAC AT!FWD?ETHMAC
address in use
Returned values are:
• <value> (where <value> is the Ethernet MAC address)
• ERROR (if eth0 interface does NOT exist)
Example:
AT!FWD?ETHMAC
aa:3d:21:4b:a3:5a

OK

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Table C-2: FX30 AT Commands

Command Description

AT!FWD=ETHADDR To set:
Sets the Ethernet IP address. AT!FWD=ETHADDR,<ipv4 address>[,<ipv4 mask>[,<ipv4 gw>]]

Returned values are:

• OK (if Ethernet IP address is set as requested)
• ERROR (if invalid IP address)
Example:
AT!FWD=ETHADDR,192.168.13.33
OK

AT!FWD=ETHADDR,192.13
ERROR
AT!FWD=CLEARETHADDR To set:
Sets the Ethernet PHY IP address AT!FWD=CLEARETHADDR
back to default value (192.168.13.31)
The returned value is OK if Ethernet IP address is set as requested
Example:
AT!FWD=CLEARETHADDR
OK
USB AT Commands

AT!FWD=USBMAC To set:
Sets the USB MAC address AT!FWD=USBMAC,<MAC address>

Note: Do not enter a MAC address with the first octet being a multicast (odd)
number. Otherwise, a random MAC address could be assigned to the network
adapter.

Returned values are:

• OK (if USB MAC address is set as requested)
• ERROR (if invalid MAC address)
Example:
AT!FWD=USBMAC,aa:3d:21:4b:a3:5a
OK

AT!FWD=USBMAC,49:12:fb:8e
ERROR

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Table C-2: FX30 AT Commands

Command Description

AT!FWD?USBMAC To query:
Reads the USB MAC address in use AT!FWD?USBMAC
for the interface
Returned values are:
• <value> (the USB MAC address)
• ERROR (if usb0 interface does NOT exist)
Example:
AT!FWD?USBMAC
aa:3d:21:4b:a3:5a

OK
Device Query AT Commands

AT!FWD?DEVTYPE To query:
Queries the device type AT!FWD?DEVTYPE

Returned values are:

• FX30 (if device type is Ethernet device)
• FX30S (if device type is Serial device)
• unknown (if device type is unknown)
Example:
AT!FWD?DEVTYPE
FX30

OK
AT!FWD?ALVER To query:
Queries AirLink version AT!FWD?ALVER

The returned value is [ release -]xxxxxxx

“release” will show if it is a proper release, otherwise the version will be xxxxxxx
(the git log SHA in short form)
Example:
AT!FWD?ALVER
1.0.0.5

OK

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Table C-2: FX30 AT Commands

Command Description

Factory Reset AT Commands

For instructions on resetting the FX30 to factory default setting, see Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 36.

AT!FWD=FACTORYRECOVERY To set:
Enables or disables the factory default AT!FWD=FACTORYRECOVERY,<status>
recovery mechanism. where <status> can be either: ENABLE, DISABLE

Note: This command does not Returned values are:

perform a factory reset. It enables the • OK (if a valid <status> is entered)
reset button to perform a factory reset • ERROR (if an invalid <status> is entered)
when it is pressed and held. Example:
AT!FWD=FACTORYRECOVERY,DISABLE

OK

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Table C-2: FX30 AT Commands

Command Description

AT!FWD?FACTORYRECOVERY To query:
Queries the current status of the AT!FWD?FACTORYRECOVERY
factory default recovery mechanism
Returned values are:
• ENABLED (if the factory recovery is enabled)
• DISABLED (if the factory recovery is disabled)
Example:
AT!FWD=FACTORYRECOVERY
ENABLED

OK
AT!FWD?GETAPPINFO To query:
Query Legato application info AT!FWD?GETAPPINFO,<LEGATO APP NAME>

Returned values are:

• <Legato app name>
• status
• running processes
• app.name
• app.md5
• app.version
• legato.version

Note: Returned values may be truncated. However, OK will still be returned.

Note: <Legato app name> is case sensitive. If the name does not match, the
command returns [not installed] and ERROR.

Example:
AT!FWD?GETAPPINFO,columbiaAtService
columbiaAtService
status: running
running processes:
columbiaAtService[565] (565)
sh[1060] (1060)
/legato/systems/current/bin/app[1061] (1061)
app.name: columbiaAtService

OK

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This appendix documents FX30 Interface Mapping for the Linux Interface and radio
D
module internal GPIO mapping.
Table D-1 describes the Linux interface mapping to the external FX30 GPIOs and
other configurable hardware features.

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Table D-1: FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping

Name Function WP Linux Interface Description
GPIO/
ADC

On / Off (Pin 3) External On/Off GPIO24 /sys/class/gpio/gpio24 High: external On/Off signal is Low (in OFF
Input state) (default)
Low: external On/Off signal is High (in ON
state)

Note: GPIO58 must be low in order for

device to power off.

IO1 (Pin 4) Digital Input GPIO2 /sys/class/gpio/gpio2 High: External I/O1 is low (ground)
Low: External I/O1 is high
Default is external low.

Internal Pull-up GPIO57 /sys/class/gpio/gpio57 High: Enables internal pull-up to 3.3V

(default)
Low: Disables internal pull-up

IO2 (Pin 5) Digital Input GPIO21 /sys/class/gpio/gpio21 High: External I/O2 is low (ground)
Low: External I/O2 is high
Default is external low.

Internal Pull-up GPIO53 /sys/class/gpio/gpio53 High: Enables internal pull-up to 3.3V

Low: Disables internal pull-up (default)

Analog Input ADC1 /sys/class/hwmon/ ADC with 15 bits of resolution (FX30 3G)
hwmon0/device/mpp_05

/sys/devices/qpnp-vadc- ADC with 15 bits of resolution (FX30 Cat-1/

8/mpp4_div1 Cat-M)

IO3 (Pin 6) Digital Input GPIO22 /sys/class/gpio/gpio22 High: External I/O3 is low (ground)
Low: External 1/O3 is high
Default is external low.

Internal Pull-up GPIO54 /sys/class/gpio/gpio54 High: Enables internal pull-up to Vin

Low: Disables internal pull-up (Default)

Digital Output GPIO56 /sys/class/gpio/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 Digital Input GPIO7 /sys/class/gpio/gpio7 High: External Push button is released
Button (default)
Low: External push-button is being pushed

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Table D-1: FX30 Hardware Feature to Linux Interface Mapping

Name Function WP Linux Interface Description
GPIO/
ADC

Power LED Red Power LED GPIO49 /sys/class/gpio/gpio49 High: Turns Power LED (Red) ON (default)
Low: Turns Power LED (Red) OFF
Note: Please
Green Power GPIO50 /sys/class/gpio/gpio50 High: Turns Power LED (Green) OFF
note the GPIO LED (default)
polarity when Low: Turns Power LED (Green) ON
turning on
Power LEDs.
Note: Requires correct setting of GPIO51
to function.

Green LED GPIO51 /sys/class/gpio/gpio51 High: Connects GPIO50 to green Power

Function LED
Low: Connects WAN Activity signal to
green Power LED (default)

Amber LED GPIO49 /sys/class/gpio/gpio49 Use combination of:

GPIO50 /sys/class/gpio/gpio50 • GPIO49 High
GPIO51 /sys/class/gpio/gpio51 • GPIO50 Low
• GPIO51 High
User LED Red User LED GPIO47 /sys/class/gpio/gpio47 High: Turns User LED (Red) OFF (default)
Low: Turns User LED (Red) ON

Green User GPIO48 /sys/class/gpio/gpio48 High: Turns User LED (Green) OFF (default)
LED Low: Turns User LED (Green) ON

Amber LED GPIO47 /sys/class/gpio/gpio47 Use combination of:

GPIO48 /sys/class/gpio/gpio48 • GPIO47 Low
• GPIO48 Low
Ethernet Disable GPIO55 /sys/class/gpio/gpio55 High: Enables Ethernet controller (default)
Disable Ethernet Port Low: Disables Ethernet controller

Power Hold On/Off Override GPIO58 /sys/class/gpio/gpio58 High: Holds power on even if On/Off is Low
(used to control shut-down) (default)
Low: Release power hold; On/Off line
controls On/Off state

GPIO32 /sys/class/gpio/gpio32 Reserved; do not use

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WP Module Internal GPIO Mapping

Table D-2 shows the mapping of the FX30 function (or signal name) to the WP
module GPIO pin number and to the WP module internal processor GPIO
number.
For example, the IOT DETECT function is GPIO25 on the WP module, which
maps internally to GPIO73 on the MDM processor for the WP85 module and to
GPIO51 for WP76/77 modules.

Note: The WP Module GPIO numbers are used for AT commands and Linux GPIO sysfs.
The MDM Processor GPIO is typically used for kernel development.

FX30
LEDs
WP Module

MDM Processor

FX30 Functions
and Signals
(LEDs, IOT card,
GPIO pins, etc.)
WP Module
GPIO Processor GPIO
GPIO Pins

IOT Card

Figure D-1: FX30 GPIO Hierarchy

Table D-2: WP Module Internal GPIO Mapping

FX30 Function WP Module GPIO Processor GPIO

WP85 WP76/77

IOT DETECT GPIO25 73 51

IOT GPIO1 GPIO42 80 79

IOT GPIO2 GPIO33 78 78

IOT GPIO3 GPIO13 84 76

IOT GPIO4 GPIO8 29 58

PB GPIO7 79 16

DIGITAL INPUT1 GPIO2 59 38

DIGITAL INPUT2 GPIO21 50 8

DIGITAL INPUT3 GPIO22 49 9

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Table D-2: WP Module Internal GPIO Mapping

FX30 Function WP Module GPIO Processor GPIO

WP85 WP76/77

GPS LNA EN EXT_GPIO_LNA_EN 86 54

IOT PCM OUT PCM_OUT 23 22

IOT PCM IN PCM_IN 22 21

IOT PCM CLK PCM_CLK 20 23

IOT PCM SYNC PCM_SYNC 21 20

IOT SPI1 MRDY SPI1_MRDY 9 2

IOT SP1 MOSI SPI1_MOSI 11 0

IOT SP1 MISO SPI1_MISO 10 1

IOT SP1 CLK SPI1_CLK 8 3

IOT UART2 TX UART2_TX 18 13

IOT UART2 RX UART2_RX 19 12

IOT UART2 CTS UART2_CTS 76 15

IOT UART2 RTS UART2_RTS 64 14

IOT PPS DR_SYNC 85 53

IOT RESET OUT GPIO6 66 PMIC GPIO5

QUERY U705A ANT_CNTL3_EXT 27 48

QUERY U705B ANT_CNTL2_EXT 26 47

UICC1 DETECT UIM1_DET 0 34

UICC2 DETECT UIM2_DET 4 30

ADC RANGE ANT_CNTL1 25 46

ULPM WAKE1 GPIO36 36 SWIMCU PTA0

ULPM WAKE2 SPI2_CLK 38 SWIMCU PTB0

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E
eSIM support
Some FX30 variants (such as FX30 Cat-1 WP7607-1) support eSIM. The external
2FF SIM slot is the preferred slot, but the internal eSIM will be used if no external SIM
is inserted. You can change the slot using the AT command AT!UIMS or the Legato
command cm sim select.

Note: If SIM AUTO SWITCH is enabled, the !UIMS setting is updated to reflect the preferred
slot. See SIM AUTO SWITCH below.

AUTO-SIM
The AUTO-SIM feature applies to Cat-1 and Cat-M variants, and is enabled by
default. This feature reboots the device and loads the carrier configuration (PRI) that
corresponds to the SIM. For example, if the external slot is enabled, and a Sierra SIM
is inserted, the Sierra carrier PRI will be loaded. By default, if a carrier PRI does not
exist (the SIM’s carrier does not match a PRI loaded on the radio module), the generic
carrier PRI is loaded. Note that the AUTO-SIM feature is not persistent over a
firmware update; however, you can re-enable it by using the AT command
AT!IMPREF="AUTO-SIM".

SIM AUTO SWITCH

The SIM AUTO SWITCH feature applies to Cat-1 (R10.1.1 and later) and Cat-M (R11
and later) variants. This is a customization that allows a user to select the preferred
slot. By default, the external slot is the preferred slot. You can change the preferred
slot by executing the AT command AT!CUSTOM="UIMAUTOSWITCH".

Note: This command requires level 2 unlocking. See the WP8548/WP75xx/WP76xx/WP77xx

AT Command Reference for more information.

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AirVantage Management Services Polling

Mode
The default FX30 configuration setting for AVMS Polling Mode is 60 minutes. The
AT command to change the setting is AT+WDSC=3,x where x is the number of
minutes. See the WP8548/WP75xx/WP76xx/WP77xx AT Command Reference
for more information.

Note: If you are experiencing issues with your FX30 not automatically checking in with
AVMS, then query the AV Polling rate using AT+WDSC?

If the result is +WDSC: 3,0 then AV Polling is disabled. Please enable polling using
AT+WDSC=3,60 to set the polling rate to 60 minutes.

AirVantage Management Services User

Agreements
The default FX30 configuration for AVMS User Agreements is “Disabled” for the
following modes:
• AVMS connection
• Package download
• Package install
• Device reboot
• Application uninstall
The AT command to change the user agreements is AT+WDSC. See the
WP8548/WP75xx/WP76xx/WP77xx AT Command Reference for more
information.

UART Settings
The default FX30 configuration setting for UART1 is for AT Command Service,
and UART2 is disabled. The AT command to change the setting is AT!MAPUART.

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 Index
A Installation
Connect data cables, 20
AC power adaptor, 59 Connect power cable, 21
Accessories, 8, 58 Connecting antennas, 18
AirVantage Management Services (AVMS), 36, 79 Fixed (with I/O), 24
Analog input, 27 Insert SIM cards, 11
Antenna Overview, 10
Connecting, 18 Tools and materials required, 10
Maximum gain, 55 IoT expansion card, 11, 51
AT commands, 32, 65 IP address, obtaining with command line prompt, 29
AUTO-SIM, 78
L
C
LED, description of LED, 29
Cable strain relief, 20 LTE, bands supported, 38
Cables, connecting, 20
Certification
Industry Standards, 37
M
Mobile Network Operator, 37 MTBF
Communication, command line prompt, using, 29
AC adapter, 60
Current sink, 28

O
D
Open drain, 29
DC power cable
Operating voltage, 38
Specifications, 58
Output, digital, 29
Wires, 21
Digital output, 29
P
E Pinging the router with command line prompt, 29
Power
Environmental Testing, 37
Connecting, 21
eSIM support, 78
Connector, 21
Ethernet LEDs, 30 Power consumption, 49
Power modes, 47
F Pull-up resistor, 27

Features, 7
R
G Regulatory information, 55
Regulatory specifications, 60
GNSS, 39 RF specifications, 18
Grounding the chassis, 18
S
H
Screw torque, 38
Host Interfaces, 38 SIM AUTO SWITCH, 78
SIM cards, insert, 11
Specifications, 37
I Environmental, 37
Environmental testing, 37
I / O Configuration, 25
GNSS, 39
Input
Input / Output, 38
Analog, 27 Regulatory, 60
Dry contact switch, 27
RF, 18
On/off switch, 26
Standards, regulatory, 60

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T
Tools required for install, 10

U
UART, 54, 77, 79

W
Warranty, 9
Wiring diagrams, 23
WP radio module
AT commands, 32
Interface mapping, 73
WP7601-1 radio module
Conducted transmit power, 42
Frequency bands, 40
WP7603-1 radio module
Conducted transmit power, 43
Frequency bands, 40
WP7607-1 radio module
Conducted transmit power, 43
Frequency bands, 40
WP7702 radio module
Conducted transmit power, 43
Frequency bands, 41
WP8548 radio module
Conducted transmit power, 42
Frequency bands, 39

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