3: Installation of PremierWave XC
PremierWave XC User Guide 23
Bottom Panel
On the PremierWave XC bottom panel, there is a SIM cover as shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 PremierWave XC Bottom View
Be sure to place or mount the device securely on a flat horizontal or vert ical surface. The device
comes with mounting brackets for mounting the device vertically, for example on a wall. If us ing
AC power, avoid outlets controlled by a wall switch.
Observe the following guidelines when connecting the serial devices:
PremierWave XC serial ports support RS-232/422/485
A null modem cable is the best cable to connect the serial port to another DTE device. The
straight-though (modem) cable is the best cable to connect the serial port t o a DCE device.
Connect your RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port of the unit
The device supports a power range of 9 to 30 VDC. You can power up the device with the
included 12VDC power supply with barrel-power connector and/or the 3-pin terminal con nector
for backup power supply.
Note: As soon as you plug the device into power, the device powers up automatically,
the self-test begins, and LEDs indicate the device's status.
Perform the following steps to install your device (see Figure 3-9):
1. Remove the SIM compartment door, secured by two screws. Open the SIM slot fastener (sliding top
fastener towards Power connector) and Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot (with contacts facing
toward main board). Close and lock the SIM slot fastener (sliding top fastener away from Power
connector). Secure the SIM compartment door accordingly and secure with screws provided.
2. Connect the Antenna to the SMA connector on the side. Do note that the Safe Distance due to RF
exposure from Antenna is 23cm (see Figure 3-9).