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  • Page 1

    User Guide o Welcome o Overview o Components o Supported Prods. o Safety Notices o Specifications o Installation o Using AirBooster o Troubleshooting o Service o Contact Us 2110195 Rev 1.0 December 1999 Welcome to the AirBooster™ 350 RF amplifier The AirBooster 350 is an intelligent RF amplifier for boosting some Sierra Wireless Class III (600mW)[...]

  • Page 2

    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) o Overview o Safety Notices o Hazards o Regulatory o Patents o Specifications Important N[...]

  • Page 3

    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 an[...]

  • Page 4

    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[...]

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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) Document Map Back to Product List Use the document map to jump to a subject of interest or turn the pages to read the full manual[...]

  • Page 6

    o Welcome o Installation o Overview o Mounting o Host Cable o Antenna o Power Cable o Using AirBooster o Troubleshooting o Service o Contact Us User Guide Installation Overview This section contains instructions for installing the AirBooster RF amplifier. Before you can use your AirBooster amplifier for the first time you must: Mount the AirBooster[...]

  • Page 7

    Use the four mounting screws supplied to secure the booster through the holes along the base of the booster case. 4. o Installation (top) o Mounting o Host Cable o Antenna o Power Cable Install CDPD Cabling and Connector Due to the variation in required cable lengths and connector types that may be needed between the booster and the host CDPD devic[...]

  • Page 8

    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 op[...]

  • Page 9

    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. Document Map Back to Product List Previous Page Page Top Next Page ©199[...]

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    o Welcome o Installation o Using AirBooster o Operation o Care & Handling o Troubleshooting o Service o Contact Us User Guide Using AirBooster This section deals with the day to day use of the AirBooster amplifier after installation, as well as the care and handling to provide long life. Details on the use of the optional GPS module are covered[...]

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    o Welcome o Installation o Using AirBooster o Troubleshooting o Service o Contact Us User Guide Troubleshooting For the most up-to-date and detailed troubleshooting tips, visit the Sierra Wireless AirBooster 350 website . There is a separate section for troubleshooting GPS issues . The most common cause of problems with the AirBooster 350 RF amplif[...]

  • Page 12

    o Welcome o Installation o Using AirBooster o Troubleshooting o Service o Contact Us o Get Service o Warranty User Guide Warranty and Customer Service For technical support of third-party accessories used with the AirBooster 350 RF amplifier, contact the accessory vendor directly. Sierra Wireless, Inc. does not provide support for these components.[...]

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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[...]

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    User Guide Document Map ©1999 Sierra Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.[...]

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    2110125 Rev 1.0 Problem Report Sheet If you are having trouble with your modem, please contact: Sierra Wireless Technical Support 604-231-1128 (6am to 5pm Pacific Time). If it is deemed necessary to return the modem for repair, you will be given an RMA number, and asked to fill out this form and return it with the modem . Do not return the modem wi[...]