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Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in 
progress, 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 equip-
ment.

•      SIM card from provider (mini-SIM)
•     APN information from provider

•  #1 Phillips (pn 6290) or 2.5 mm flat (pn 8125) screwdriver
•  Computer with Ethernet port
•  Ethernet cable (supplied)

•  DevConfig

 version 2.10 or greater. 

https://www.campbellsci.com/devconfig

1.  Use a #1 Phillips (pn 6290) or 2.5 mm flat (pn 8125) screwdriver to remove the 

SIM card cover.

2.  Slide the mini-SIM (2FF) card into the upper SIM card slot until it clicks into 

place.

  By default, the SIM card in the upper slot is the primary SIM. Note the location 

of the notched corner for correct alignment. The gold contact points of the SIM 
face down when inserting into the upper slot. They face up when inserting into 
the lower slot. To eject a SIM card, press it in slightly and release.

3.  Reattach the cover.

1.  Connect the 

Cellular

 antenna.

2.  Connect the 

Diversity

 antenna, if used. 

  Note: If a 

Diversity

 antenna is used, use 

ACEmanager

 to enable 

WAN/

  Cellular | RX Diversity

.

3.  Connect the power cable leads to the power supply.

Lead Color Function

Connect To

Black

Ground

G

White

Enabled (On/Off)

12V (or SW12V or C- or U- for control)

Red

Power (7–36 V)

12V

4.  Connect the power cable to the RV50 

DC Power

 input. 

  When the RV50 is properly set up and powered, the status LEDs will turn 

on. The RV50 will begin the activation/provisioning process and attempt to 
connect to the mobile network. This process typically takes 5-10 minutes. A 
successful connection is indicated by a solid green 

Network

 LED. If the RV50 

does not automatically connect to the network, proceed to Configuration (Step 
5) to confirm or enter the WAN/Cellular APN information.

Info

Link

Sierra Wireless 

AirLink RV50

Wireless Modem

QUICK DEPLOY

 

GUIDE

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

This Quick Deploy Guide is meant to be a general

reference to give the installer an overview of the steps required to
make this system operational. The Instruction Manual is the definitive
source for detailed installation instructions and information.

1

Caution!

!

2

Required Hardware/Software

3

Install the SIM Cards

4

Set Up and Power the RV50

Part Number 31887

03/2016

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