AirLink ES450 Hardware User Guide
Rev. 7 July 2019
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Fusing
For DC installations, Sierra Wireless recommends fusing the power input using a 2.0 A
fast-acting fuse. Install the fuse on the positive line, as shown in
Grounding the ES Series Gateway Chassis
For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference), Sierra Wireless
recommends always grounding the ES450 chassis or the mounting bracket to the system
ground reference. To ensure a good grounding reference, use a short wire with a gauge of
18 AWG or larger connected to one of the mounting holes with the screws and lock
washers provided in the supplied mounting kit.
Figure 3-3: DC power cable connections (Colors indicate DC cable wire colors.)
GPI/O
Battery
-
+
2.0 A fast-acting
fuse
Pin 4
Connect to switch, relay
or external device
Pin 3
Pin 2
Ground
Ignition Sense
Pin 1
Power
Optional:
Green
Red
Black
White
ES450 gateway
Ignition switch
or low voltage
disconnect device
Table 3-2: Power Connector Pin and DC cable Wires
Pin
Name
Associated DC
Cable Wire Color
Description
Type
1
Power
Red
Main power supply for device
PWR
2
GND
Black
Main device ground
PWR