A3LA-RS Quick Start Guide Version A
Document Number: 451-92899-002A
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1.
Remove the SIM cover located at the top of the A3LA-RS modem (see Figure 5).
Figure 5: SIM Cover
Under the SIM cover is an integrated SIM chip reader. The modem uses and requires an
Iridium SIM chip for operation.
2.
Detach the SIM chip from the full-size SIM card (see Figure 6).
Figure 6: SIM Chip
3.
Slide the SIM chip reader’s plastic bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow and
lift up the bracket.
4.
Place the SIM chip (facing down) into the SIM bracket (see Figure 7).
There is a small cut-off on one of the corners of the SIM chip.
5.
Ensure that the cut-off is pointing upward, which should align the SIM chip with the
SIM chip reader.
6.
Lower the bracket and lock the SIM bracket by sliding in the reverse direction.
SIM chip
Full-size SIM card
SIM Cover
