Sierra Wireless AirLink GL8200, User Manual

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Contents
1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................ 10
1.1. General Information ......................................................................................................... 10
1.1.1. Physical Dimensions ................................................................................................ 10
1.1.2. RF Features ............................................................................................................. 11
1.1.3. Interfaces.................................................................................................................. 11
1.1.4. Connection Interfaces .............................................................................................. 11
1.1.5. Environmental Compliance ...................................................................................... 11
1.1.5.1. RoHS Compliance ........................................................................................... 11
1.1.5.2. Disposing of the Product ................................................................................. 12
1.2. Functional Architecture .................................................................................................... 12
1.2.1. RF Functionalities .................................................................................................... 12
1.2.2. Operating System .................................................................................................... 13
1.3. Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................................... 14
1.3.1. Mechanical Drawings ............................................................................................... 14
1.3.2. Product Color ........................................................................................................... 15
2. INTERFACES/PERIPHERALS........................................................................... 16
2.1. Front Interface ................................................................................................................. 16
2.1.1. SIM Interface ............................................................................................................ 16
2.1.2. Flash LED................................................................................................................. 17
2.2. Back Interface .................................................................................................................. 18
2.2.1. 8-pin Micro-Fit Connector ......................................................................................... 18
2.2.1.1. Power Supply .................................................................................................. 19
2.2.1.2. Serial Link (RS232) ......................................................................................... 19
2.2.2. RF Interface ............................................................................................................. 22
2.2.2.1. RF Connections ............................................................................................... 22
2.2.2.2. RF Performances ............................................................................................ 22
2.2.2.3. Antenna Specifications .................................................................................... 22
3. USING THE GL8200 .......................................................................................... 24
3.1. Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 24
3.1.1. Inserting the SIM Card ............................................................................................. 25
3.1.2. Extracting the SIM Card ........................................................................................... 26
3.2. Operational Status ........................................................................................................... 26
4. COMMUNICATING WITH THE GL8200 ............................................................ 27
4.1. Communications Testing ................................................................................................. 27
4.1.1. Default Serial Interface ............................................................................................. 27
4.1.2. Flow Control Option ................................................................................................. 27
4.2. Checking the PIN Code Status ........................................................................................ 28
4.3. Verify the Received Signal Strength ................................................................................ 28
4.4. Verify the Network Registration ....................................................................................... 29
4.5. Main AT Commands for the GL8200 ............................................................................... 30