Sierra Wireless HL7588 Wireless Module User Manual Hardware Integration Guide

Sierra Wireless Inc. Wireless Module Hardware Integration Guide

1. Users Manual
2. HL7588 Accessory Board - Hardware Integration Guide - Rev1.1
3. Instruction Manual

HL7588 Accessory Board - Hardware Integration Guide - Rev1.1

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Important Notice

Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be

guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant

delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used

in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used

in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or

any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless

accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or

received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or

receive such data.

Safety and Hazards

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where cellular modems are not advised without

proper device certifications. These areas include environments where cellular radio can interfere such

as explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, or any other equipment which may be susceptible to

any form of radio interference. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere

with this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is

on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When

operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard

systems.

Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door

is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of

a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In

some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an

offence.

Limitations of Liability

This manual is provided “as is”. Sierra Wireless makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or

implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or

noninfringement. The recipient of the manual shall endorse all risks arising from its use.

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a

commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,

GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING,

BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR

REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS

PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY

THIRD PARTY.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability

arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events,

occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the

Sierra Wireless product.

Customer understands that Sierra Wireless is not providing cellular or GPS (including A-GPS)

services. These services are provided by a third party and should be purchased directly by the

Customer.

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SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY: CUSTOMER RECOGNIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES

SIERRA WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY

DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY OF ANY KIND OF CELLULAR OR GPS (INCLUDING A-GPS)

SERVICES.

Patents

This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc.

This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®.

This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents

licensed from InterDigital Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing.

Trademarks

Sierra Wireless®, AirPrime®, AirLink®, AirVantage®, WISMO®, ALEOS® and the Sierra Wireless and

Open AT logos are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries.

Watcher® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc., used under license.

Windows® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Macintosh® and Mac OS X® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

QUALCOMM® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used under license.

Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Information

Sales Desk:

Phone:

1-604-232-1488

Hours:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Contact:

http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales

Post:

Sierra Wireless

13811 Wireless Way

Richmond, BC

Canada V6V 3A4

Technical Support:

support@sierrawireless.com

RMA Support:

repairs@sierrawireless.com

Fax:

1-604-231-1109

Web:

http://www.sierrawireless.com/

Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware

upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com

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Document History

Version

Date

Updates

1.0

June 01, 2016

Creation

1.1

June 06, 2016

Removed Power Up Sequence

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 8

2. POWER INTERFACE ........................................................................................... 9

2.1. Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 9

2.2. Power Off Sequence ......................................................................................................... 9

2.3. Sleep Mode Management ................................................................................................. 9

3. RF INTERFACE .................................................................................................. 10

3.1. Supported RF Bands ....................................................................................................... 10

3.2. RF Connection ................................................................................................................. 10

3.3. RF Performances ............................................................................................................ 11

3.4. TX_ON Indicator .............................................................................................................. 11

4. ESD GUIDELINES .............................................................................................. 12

4.1. SIM Card ......................................................................................................................... 12

4.2. USB ................................................................................................................................. 13

5. FCC REGULATIONS ......................................................................................... 14

6. REFERENCES ................................................................................................... 16

6.1. Reference Documents ..................................................................................................... 16

6.2. Terms and Abbreviations................................................................................................. 16

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List of Figures

Figure 1. TX_ON State During Transmission ................................................................................. 11

Figure 2. EMC and ESD Components Close to the SIM ................................................................ 12

Figure 3. ESD Protection for USB .................................................................................................. 13

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List of Tables

Table 1. Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 9

Table 2. Supported Bands ............................................................................................................. 10

Table 3. RF Main Connection ........................................................................................................ 10

Table 4. RF Diversity Connection .................................................................................................. 10

Table 5. Conducted RX Sensitivity (dBm) ..................................................................................... 11

Table 6. TX_ON Indicator Description ........................................................................................... 11

Table 7. TX_ON Characteristics .................................................................................................... 11

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1. Introduction

The AirPrime HL7588 Accessory Board belongs to the AirPrime MC Series product family and

provides data connectivity on wireless networks as listed in Table 2 Supported Bands.

The HL7588 Accessory Board supports a large variety of interfaces such as USB 2.0, UART, GPIOs,

and SIM to provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end solutions.

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2. Power Interface

2.1. Power Supply

The AirPrime HL7588 Accessory Board is supplied through the VBAT signal.

Table 1. Power Supply

Pin Numbers

Supply

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

2, 24, 39, 41, 52

VBAT voltage (V)

3.2*

3.7

4.5

* This value has to be guaranteed during the burst.

Note: Load capacitance for VBAT is around 32µF ± 20% embedded inside the accessory board.

2.2. Power Off Sequence

To power the HL7588 Accessory Board off:

1. Put the accessory board in low power mode (LPM) by sending either AT+KSLEEP=1 or

AT+CPWROFF=1.

2. Wait for at least 10 seconds.

3. Remove the power supply to VBAT.

2.3. Sleep Mode Management

Use AT+KSLEEP=1 to allow the accessory board to automatically enter sleep mode while the USB

interface is in use.

When AT+KSLEEP=2, the accessory board will never enter sleep mode.

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3. RF Interface

The RF interface of the HL7588 Accessory Board allows the transmission of RF signals. This interface

has a 50Ω nominal impedance.

3.1. Supported RF Bands

The HL7588 Accessory Board supports the RF bands listed in the table below.

Table 2. Supported Bands

RF Band

Transmit Band (Tx)

Receive Band (Rx)

Maximum Output Power

LTE B2

1850 to 1910 MHz

1930 to 1990 MHz