# ALEOS Application Framework

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## [About the ALEOS Application Framework category](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/about-the-aleos-application-framework-category/36)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/about-the-aleos-application-framework-category/36 "2011-12-09T11:08:51Z")

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Lua embedded application development for GX and LS series AirLink gateways. Check out source.sierrawireless.com for documentation and updates.

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## [What is ALEOS Application Framework?](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/what-is-aleos-application-framework/5970)

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**Author:** [@thibs](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/thibs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/what-is-aleos-application-framework/5970 "2012-11-20T15:35:35Z")

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A presentation of ALEOS Application Framework can be found on the developer zone: developer.sierrawireless.com/ALEOS\_AF See also this video: developer.sierrawireless.com/en/ … OS\_AF.aspx This forum contains all discuss…

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## [Lua/AAF: Identify which kind of WAN connection is currently active in the device](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/lua-aaf-identify-which-kind-of-wan-connection-is-currently-active-in-the-device/35622)

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**Author:** [@flozano1](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/flozano1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/lua-aaf-identify-which-kind-of-wan-connection-is-currently-active-in-the-device/35622 "2026-06-29T06:06:51Z")

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I would like to identify from inside the Lua code of an AAF app: The current IP used by the active WAN interface What kind of WAN interface is currently active (Ethernet? Cell? Wifi?) I assume devicetree is to b…

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## ["\[m3da.commandfailiure\]\[Cannot extract update package, tar res=\[1,nil\]\]" when using AirVantage to deploy an application to an RV50x](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/m3da-commandfailiure-cannot-extract-update-package-tar-res-1-nil-when-using-airvantage-to-deploy-an-application-to-an-rv50x/31905)

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**Author:** [@development](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/development)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/m3da-commandfailiure-cannot-extract-update-package-tar-res-1-nil-when-using-airvantage-to-deploy-an-application-to-an-rv50x/31905 "2025-11-17T23:51:15Z")

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Hi, I use the ALEOS framework to deploy and run a custom application (dotnet, compiled to a linux armv7 binary) on a fleet of RV50x. I manually generate a zip file(so not using the IDE) with the proper Application Mode…

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## [AAF Connection to Server Failed / RV55 AAF Issues](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/aaf-connection-to-server-failed-rv55-aaf-issues/35601)

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**Author:** [@nicholas.rieches](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/nicholas.rieches)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/aaf-connection-to-server-failed-rv55-aaf-issues/35601 "2025-11-12T11:14:41Z")

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Model: RV55 Firmware Revision: 4.18.1 Hello, I’m experiencing some issues when trying to upload an application to an RV55. More accurately, I keep getting the error “Error : AAF connection to server failed (22)” and o…

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## [RV55 Data not working](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/rv55-data-not-working/35239)

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**Author:** [@anthony](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/anthony)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/rv55-data-not-working/35239 "2025-07-16T13:55:26Z")

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I have two RV55s with two SIM cards which are both activated. The first RV55 worked perfectly out of the box with no additional configuration. I simply put the SIM card in it and it automatically configured the APN and c…

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## [Can't access RV50 Web Server after reset](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/cant-access-rv50-web-server-after-reset/35037)

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**Author:** [@hawk.justin10](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/hawk.justin10)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/cant-access-rv50-web-server-after-reset/35037 "2025-06-11T11:03:18Z")

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I went to a site using these RV50s and was asked to reset them. I followed the manual on how to reset them utilizing the reset button and after doing so I have never been able to hit the web server at 192.168.13.31:9191.…

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## [Serving HTTPS / TLS from MP70?](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/serving-https-tls-from-mp70/24172)

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**Author:** [@AP11](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/AP11)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/serving-https-tls-from-mp70/24172 "2025-01-13T20:05:35Z")

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I’ve written a little lua script that serves up some data over http using the lua socket module. This works well, but I’d like to use this output data in a Progressive Web App running on a locally connected device - fru…

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## [Airlink RV50X has a blinking red of led indicator for network and signal](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/airlink-rv50x-has-a-blinking-red-of-led-indicator-for-network-and-signal/30706)

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**Author:** [@pentecostes.philinst](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/pentecostes.philinst)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/airlink-rv50x-has-a-blinking-red-of-led-indicator-for-network-and-signal/30706 "2023-10-13T08:24:44Z")

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Hello, I have an Airlink RV50X router installed in site but unfortunately the router led indicator is flashing red and cannot established network connection. How can I troubleshoot this issue?

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## [Telemetry configuration file for Lx60](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/telemetry-configuration-file-for-lx60/30407)

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**Author:** [@abenomar](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/abenomar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/telemetry-configuration-file-for-lx60/30407 "2023-08-14T10:56:56Z")

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Hello, I would like to use a Sierra Wireless LX60 modem. I am currently using the latest versions of Aleos 16 and radio firmware. However, I haven’t been able to obtain an IP address. We frequently work with these modem…

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## [Getting the RSRP from MP70](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/getting-the-rsrp-from-mp70/30165)

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**Author:** [@hrighi](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/hrighi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/getting-the-rsrp-from-mp70/30165 "2023-07-11T10:02:33Z")

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I was abble to get the RSSI of the current cellular connection from my MP70. This was done through the devicetree module but I would like to get the RSRP realtime value. Is there any way I can do that through the modem?

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## [Https.request simple and generic forms](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/https-request-simple-and-generic-forms/14363)

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**Author:** [@CoryL](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/CoryL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/https-request-simple-and-generic-forms/14363 "2023-05-16T19:59:59Z")

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I have been using this simple https.request format with success in my AAF application. local res, code, headers, status = https.request(“https://myserver/modem\_scripts/modemUpdate.php”,sendString) The source in this ca…

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## [AirLink Mobility Manager](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/airlink-mobility-manager/27469)

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**Author:** [@jmcdonald](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/jmcdonald)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/airlink-mobility-manager/27469 "2022-08-23T21:08:16Z")

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We have the AMM management package on our server to monitor our RV50X devices. Is there an upgrade for AMM? we launched ours in 2020 and have been running that same version. If so, please let me know who I need to contac…

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## [RV50x: Current Monthly Usage reset](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/rv50x-current-monthly-usage-reset/26754)

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**Author:** [@maxime.carrier](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/maxime.carrier)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/rv50x-current-monthly-usage-reset/26754 "2022-05-02T13:14:25Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to reset data usage on secondary sim after a start of billing cycle? The active sim card is Sim1 and I have no problem with this sim, but toe problem occurs on Sim2. Another question, I have this…

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## [Check which applications are running on RV50x from within a lua application](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/check-which-applications-are-running-on-rv50x-from-within-a-lua-application/26215)

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**Author:** [@RobN](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/RobN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/check-which-applications-are-running-on-rv50x-from-within-a-lua-application/26215 "2022-02-21T11:19:28Z")

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I am using AirVantage to install a Lua program onto an RV50x modem using the Aleos Application Framework. I’d really like to find a way for this application to check which other applications are running and potentially …

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## [Export from Developer Studio for ALEOS](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/export-from-developer-studio-for-aleos/24115)

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**Author:** [@AP11](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/AP11)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/export-from-developer-studio-for-aleos/24115 "2021-08-06T08:05:46Z")

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This problem has cropped up before, but rather than adding to an eight-year old thread , I thought it best to start a new topic. I can run my own lua script via the IDE, but I am unable to export it as a package which w…

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## [AAF on RV50/RV55 suddenly not working after ALEOS version 4.14 upgrade](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/aaf-on-rv50-rv55-suddenly-not-working-after-aleos-version-4-14-upgrade/24087)

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**Author:** [@chris.westermann](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/chris.westermann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/aaf-on-rv50-rv55-suddenly-not-working-after-aleos-version-4-14-upgrade/24087 "2021-06-28T15:39:15Z")

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I was developing an AAF application that was working fine with ALEOS firmware version 413, however updating to 4.14 the script immediately restarts repeatedly. Is there a known issue and or any release notes related to …

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## [MP70 device tree documentation?](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/mp70-device-tree-documentation/24039)

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**Author:** [@AP11](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/AP11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/mp70-device-tree-documentation/24039 "2021-06-23T16:17:50Z")

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Does anyone know where I can find any documentation on the structure and content of the MP70 device tree? I’ve seen references to a fabled ‘separate document’ along with some hyperlinks, but those all seem to have succ…

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## [Relay Output driving](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/relay-output-driving/23662)

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**Author:** [@averdoliva](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/averdoliva)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/relay-output-driving/23662 "2021-05-10T08:10:53Z")

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Good Evening, I’ve a RV50 Modem and I need to drive the relay output from an external application. Is there a way to do this with the api? Thank you!

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## [Hello world run error](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/hello-world-run-error/13424)

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**Author:** [@khushbur](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/khushbur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/hello-world-run-error/13424 "2021-01-06T08:36:55Z")

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Hi All, I am new to the ALEOS framework and Sierra gateway. I am having trouble getting hello world run on my host machine using IDE of Sierra gateway(Developer studio for ALEOS). https://source.sierrawireless.com/resou…

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## [Error Installing AAF Developer Studio](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/error-installing-aaf-developer-studio/22467)

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**Author:** [@josiah.regencia](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/josiah.regencia)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/error-installing-aaf-developer-studio/22467 "2021-01-05T11:24:11Z")

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Hi, I downloaded the tar.gz file for AAF Developer Studio. Whenever I try to run the Developer Studio, I get this error always: !MESSAGE Bundle initial@reference:file:plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.simpleconfigurator\_1.0.3…

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## [Running application on GX400 and RV50](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/running-application-on-gx400-and-rv50/9119)

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**Author:** [@zdscada](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/zdscada)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/running-application-on-gx400-and-rv50/9119 "2020-10-14T23:53:39Z")

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I am wanting to try ALEOS development and have run into a roadblock when trying to use an RV50. I have followed the “Getting Started” tutorial found here: source.sierrawireless.com/resou … g\_started/ and have been …

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## [Remote System Explorer using WAN interface](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/remote-system-explorer-using-wan-interface/9651)

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**Author:** [@amsa](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/amsa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/remote-system-explorer-using-wan-interface/9651 "2020-10-14T20:19:28Z")

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I can connect to my RV50 modem using the USB network interface (192.168.14.31) and debug my application through Developer Studio. However, I’m unable to connect with the public IP through the WAN interface. I’ve tried: …

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## [System.gps accuracy](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/system-gps-accuracy/20861)

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**Author:** [@mjohnston](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/mjohnston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/system-gps-accuracy/20861 "2020-07-22T07:17:22Z")

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Is there a way to retrieve the horizontal standard deviation (Estimated Position Uncertainty) or GPS Accuracy from the ALEOS API ? This value is accessible from Acemanager \> Status \> Location.

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## [Persist.save(), persist.load() between 2 applications](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/persist-save-persist-load-between-2-applications/20401)

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**Author:** [@pcomb314](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/pcomb314)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/persist-save-persist-load-between-2-applications/20401 "2020-05-25T02:43:04Z")

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GX450 ALEOS Version 4.9.4 I am successfully using persist.save() and persist.load() to save configuration data to non-volatile storage. However, I am trying to access the same data from 2 ALEOS applications, unsuccess…

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## [Issues with client:receive()](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/issues-with-client-receive/9185)

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**Author:** [@IanDrake](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/IanDrake)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/issues-with-client-receive/9185 "2020-03-10T15:58:20Z")

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Hello. I have written an NTRIP client that connects to a network and then receives data until the connection is closed. The issue I am having is that occasionally client:receive() will hang and not return at all. I have…

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## [Connection Refused Stack Traceback](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/connection-refused-stack-traceback/18689)

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**Author:** [@shaun](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/shaun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/connection-refused-stack-traceback/18689 "2019-12-16T14:26:52Z")

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This is a long shot but here it goes. I have an RV50x that i am trying to install a .lua script to. I have made the connection in Remote System Explorer and can connect to the device. When I attempt to run the script on …

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## [Error Installing AAF Application using ACE Manager](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/error-installing-aaf-application-using-ace-manager/12615)

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**Author:** [@msamitahir](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/msamitahir)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/error-installing-aaf-application-using-ace-manager/12615 "2019-11-04T03:14:28Z")

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I have GX450 running the Firmware Version 4.9.3.002 I tried installing the .tar file containing AAF application using the new Install AAF Application option available in the web based ACE Manager. However I get failed t…

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## [Modbus RS485 communication issues](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/modbus-rs485-communication-issues/14087)

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**Author:** [@fboilot](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/fboilot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/modbus-rs485-communication-issues/14087 "2019-10-23T03:20:35Z")

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Hi, I’m using the LX60 gateway in order to monitor and control devices through its RS485 serial interface using Modbus RTU protocol. Right now, I 've just written a simple LUA application to test the Modbus functionnali…

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## [AAF app to control Standby mode for low power](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/aaf-app-to-control-standby-mode-for-low-power/17517)

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**Author:** [@xorsys](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/u/xorsys)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.sierrawireless.com/t/aaf-app-to-control-standby-mode-for-low-power/17517 "2019-10-15T04:57:55Z")

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Is it feasible, using AAF, to write an application to control Standby mode? I’d like to set a RV-50 to sleep and wake up at a defined time. The Standby Mode offers a daily wake time. I need to be able to adjust this t…

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