Installation and Startup
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Step 5—Connect the Power and I/O
The Sierra Wireless FX30S comes with a 1.5 meter (about 5 ft.) DC power cable.
For more information on the DC power cable, see
. 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 FX30S 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
describes the functions for the pins on the FX30 power connector.
Figure 2-14: DC Power Cable Connections
Table 2-1: Power Connector Pin and DC Cable Wires
Pin
Function
Associated
DC Cable
Wire Color
Description
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 FX30S 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
1
2
3
4
5
6