Name: Sierra Wireless GL6100
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May 24, 2010

AirLink GL Series

GL61x0 Product Technical

Specification and User Guide

Default Chapter2
- Important Notice2
- Safety and Hazards2
- Contact Information3
- Document History4
- Table of Contents5
1 Overview12
- Variants12
- Overall Dimensions13
- GSM/GPRS Features13
- Connectors13
- Figure 1. Gl61X0 Plug & Play Modem13
- Table 3: Gl61X0 Physical Dimensions13
- Interfaces14
- Environmental Compliance14
  - Rohs Compliance14
  - Disposing of the Product14
2 Gl61X0 Feature Set15
- Table 4: Gl61X0 Feature Set16
  - Supported Bands17
  - Protection17
3 Gl61X0 Cables and Accessories19
- Adaptive Cable (for the GL6100)19
- Standard DB9 Cable (for the GL6100)22
- Figure 8. DB9 Cable22
- Figure 9. Pin Assignment of the DB9 Cable22
- DC Cable (for the GL6100)23
- Figure 10. DC Cable23
- Figure 11. Pin Assignment of the DC Cable23
- Table 8: DC Cable Pin Description23
- AC/DC Adaptor (for the GL6100)24
- Figure 12. AC/DC Adaptor24
- Micro-Fit ® USB Cable (for the GL6110)25
- Figure 13. Micro-Fit ® USB Cable25
- Figure 14. USB Connector on Micro-Fit25
- Table 9: 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector Pin Assignment25
- FME Antenna26
- Figure 15. FME Antenna26
- Table 10: USB Pin Assignment26
- Table 11: FME Antenna Characteristics26
4 Functional Specifications27
- Functional Architecture27
- RF Functionalities29
- Operating System29
- Table 12: Supported RF Frequencies29
5 Technical Specifications30
- Power Supply30
- Mechanical Specifications31
6 Interfaces and Peripherals34
- Front Interface34
- Back Interface37
  - 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector37
  - RF Interface44
7 Using the Gl61X046
- Getting Started46
  - Inserting the SIM Card47
  - Extracting the SIM Card48
- Operational Status48
8 Communicating with the Gl61X049
- Communications Testing for the Gl61X049
- Table 29: Basic at Commands for the Gl61X049
- Verifying the Received Signal Strength50
- Verifying the Network Registration50
- Table 30: <Rssi> Value Description50
- Table 31: AT+CREG Main Reponses50
- Checking the Band Selection51
- Switching Bands51
- Table 32: AT+WMBS Responses51
- Table 33: AT+WMBS Band Selection51
- Checking the PIN Code Status52
- Main at Commands for the GL610052
- Table 34: AT+CPIN Main Responses52
- Table 35: Main at Commands Used for the Gl61X052
- Echo Function53
9 Using the Gl61X0 with Embedded Sim54
- Operation54
- Switching between Embedded SIM and an External SIM54
- Table 36: AT+CPIN Main Response54
- Table 37: AT+WHCNF SIM Selection54
- Software Configuration55
- Table 38: AT+WHCNF Main Responses55
10 Gl61X0 Maintenance56
- Enabling/Disabling the Flash LED56
- Resetting the Gl61X056
- Operating System Upgrade Procedure56
- Table 39: Requirement of X-Modem Downloading for Gl61X056
11 Troubleshooting the Gl61X057
- GL6100 - RS232 Version57
  - No Communications with the GL6100 through the Serial Link57
  - Table 40: no Communications with the GL6100 through the Serial Link57
- GL6110 - USB Version58
  - No Communications with the GL6110 through the USB58
- Receiving "ERROR58
- Table 41: no Communications with the GL6110 through the USB58
- Receiving "NO CARRRIER59
- Table 42: Receiving a "NO CARRIER" Message59
- Table 43: Extended Error Codes60
12 Power Consumption61
- Various Operating Modes61
- GL6100 Power Consumption63
- GL6110 Power Consumption65
  - Power Consumption Without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite65
  - Table 48: Power Consumption Without the Sierra Wireless Software Suite; Typical Values65
- Consumption Measurement Procedure66
  - Hardware Configuration66
  - Software Configuration67
13 Reliability Standards: Compliance and Recommendations69
- Reliability Compliance69
- Applicable Standards Listing69
- Table 51: Standards Conformity for the Gl61X069
- Table 52: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Gl61X069
- Environmental Specifications70
  - Table 53: Operating Class Temperature Range70
  - Function Status Classification71
- Reliability Prediction Model71
14 Recommendations When Using the Gl61X0 on Trucks76
- Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks76
- Figure 30. Recommended Power Supply Connection on Trucks76
- Technical Constraints on Trucks77
- Figure 31. Example of an Electrical Connection Which May Damage the Gl61X077
15 Certification Compliance and Recommended Standards78
- Certification Compliance78
- Applicable Standards Listing78
- Table 61: Standards Conformity for the Gl61X078
- Table 62: Applicable Standards and Requirements for the Gl61X078
16 Embedded Peripherals80
- I/O Connector80
- SIM Card Socket80
- Table 63: 8-Pin Micro-Fit Connector80
- Table 64: Recommended SIM Card Socket80
17 Recommended Connectors81
- GSM Antenna81
18 Reference Documents82
- Sierra Wireless Software Documentation82
- Firmware Documentation82
- Other Related Documentation83
- General Reference Documentation83
19 List of Abbreviations84
20 Appendix A: Packaging87
- GL6100 2-Cable Package (Antenna Not Included)87
- GL6100 Complete Cable Package88
- GL6110 Package90
21 Appendix B: Product Labeling91
- Model and MSN Label91
- Figure 32. Gl61X0 Model and MSN Label91
- IMEI and Approval Label92
- Figure 33. Gl61X0 IMEI and Approval Label92
22 Appendix C: Safety Recommendations (for Information Only)93
- RF Safety93
- General Safety94

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