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User Guide
2110195 Rev 1.0
o Welcome
December 1999
o Overview
Welcome to the AirBooster™ 350 RF amplifier
o Components
o Supported Prods.
The AirBooster 350 is an intelligent RF amplifier for boosting some Sierra
o Safety Notices
Wireless Class III (600mW) CDPD devices to Class I (3W). The amplifier is
o Specifications
an "intelligent" booster in that it does not simply apply a fixed gain to a
o Installation varying input RF level as a linear amplifier would. Instead, the AirBooster
amp
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CAUTION - The AirBooster 350 amplifier is designed to be used exclusively with supported Sierra Wireless products. Attaching non-supported devices will not harm the device or the amplifier but will severely impair transmissions from the device. o Welcome (top) Important Notice o Overview Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and o Safety Notices reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted o Hazards (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
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WARNING - For FCC compliance only a tested and approved antenna should be used in conjunction with RG58 cable of at least 4.5m (14'9") in length. As of this writing the following antennas have been tested and approved: ● Larsen model MM3800FME ● Antenna World model CLR-877 Sierra Wireless continues to test other makes and models of antennas. For the most current list, consult our website. Regulatory Information The equipment certifications appropriate to your device are marked on the device
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Portions of this product are covered by some or all of the following US patents: 5515013, 5617106, 5629960, 5682602, 5748449, 5845216, 5845553, 5878234, 5890057, and other patents pending. ©1998, 1999 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Sierra Wireless, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, per
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4 DTR Input (reserved, DTR is accepted) 5 GND GND Signal Ground 6 DSR Output (reserved) 7 RTS TxD_2 (from host to GPS secondary port) 8 CTS RxD_2 (from GPS secondary port to host) 9 RI Output (reserved, disregard signal) Use the document map to jump to a subject of interest or turn the pages to Document Map read the full manual. Page Top Next Page Back to Product List ©1999 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
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o Welcome o Installation User Guide o Overview Installation Overview o Mounting o Host Cable This section contains instructions for installing the AirBooster RF amplifier. o Antenna o Power Cable Before you can use your AirBooster amplifier for the first time you must: 1. Mount the AirBooster amplifier in your vehicle. (more...) o Using AirBooster o Troubleshooting 2. Install the CDPD device cabling and connector. (more...) o Service 3. Install the antenna, cabling, and connector. (more...
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4. Use the four mounting screws supplied to secure the booster through the holes along the base of the booster case. o Installation (top) Install CDPD Cabling and Connector o Mounting Due to the variation in required cable lengths and connector types that may be o Host Cable needed between the booster and the host CDPD device, there is no host cable o Antenna in the AirBooster 350 RF amplifier package. These cables are ordered o Power Cable separately from Sierra Wireless. The steps involved
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Ignition Sense Considerations The white ignition sense line controls a power switch within the booster used to reduce power consumption when the vehicle is switched off and there is no CDPD device connected. The ignition sense is used in conjunction with a CDPD device detection switch. If either of these is on, the AirBooster amplifier (and the optional GPS module) is enabled. Only if the ignition and the CDPD device connection are both off is the power reduction enabled. In power reduction mode
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Installation Completion Upon successful completion of the installation, the amplifier should show a lit green LED for POWER. This will be on whether power reduction is used or not. It indicates that the AirBooster 350 amplifier is receiving 12V power and is available for use. Previous Page Page Top Next Page Document Map Back to Product List ©1999 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
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o Welcome o Installation User Guide o Using AirBooster Using AirBooster o Operation o Care & Handling This section deals with the day to day use of the AirBooster amplifier after o Troubleshooting installation, as well as the care and handling to provide long life. Details on o Service the use of the optional GPS module are covered in another section. o Contact Us Operating the AirBooster RF Amplifier Enabling of the AirBooster 350 RF amplifier requires only that the power be connected. The a
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o Welcome o Installation User Guide o Using AirBooster o Troubleshooting Troubleshooting o Service For the most up-to-date and detailed troubleshooting tips, visit the Sierra o Contact Us Wireless AirBooster 350 website. There is a separate section for troubleshooting GPS issues. The most common cause of problems with the AirBooster 350 RF amplifier is with connectors and cables. Always check the connectors before calling Technical Support. Problem Suggestion CDPD device can receive but not The
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o Welcome o Installation User Guide o Using AirBooster o Troubleshooting Warranty and Customer Service o Service For technical support of third-party accessories used with the AirBooster 350 o Contact Us RF amplifier, contact the accessory vendor directly. Sierra Wireless, Inc. does o Get Service not provide support for these components. o Warranty Customer Service Contacts (604) 231-1128 (06:00 - 17:00 Pacific Time) Help Desk support@sierrawireless.com (604) 231-1100 (08:00 - 17:00 Pacific T
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arising from the use, misuse, or installation of the AirBooster 350 RF amplifier. This warranty does not apply if the serial number label has been removed, or if the AirBooster 350 RF amplifier has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, or modification. Warranty Registration To register the warranty visit our web site and register on-line from the REGISTER option on the main tab. Alternatively, you can complete and mail or fax the registration card provided in the package. Prev
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User Guide Document Map ©1999 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Problem Report Sheet Sierra Wireless Technical Support 604-231-1128 (6am to 5pm Pacific Time). . Sierra Wireless Inc. Tel. 604.231.1100 13575 Commerce Parkway, Suite 150 Fax. 604.231.1109 Richmond, BC V6V 2L1 Canada Date: RMA No. Company Name Contact Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Telephone Fax Email Product Serial Number ESN: 206 - Host Computer Make Model Operating System Problem Description 2110125 Rev 1.0 To ensure prompt repair, please provide as much detail as possible. Do
