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Raven CDMA/1x
User Guide
AirLink Communications, Inc.
version 2.23
May 2006
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice ©Copyright AirLink Communications, Inc., 1993-2006. All rights reserved. WARNING The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Dat
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Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Raven CDMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CDMA Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Establishing a Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using CDMA to Communicate with Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Common Uses for the Raven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHAPTER
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Contents CHAPTER 4 IP Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Fully Qualified Domain Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Dynamic Name Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Configuring the Raven for Dynamic IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Restrictions for Modem Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents IDs to IPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Dynamic IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Configuring the Remote Ravens for Modbus with UDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Default Power-up Mode . . . . . . .
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Contents Basic Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Cellular Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Local Network and Host Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PassThru . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Raven CDMA The Raven's rugged form factor is ideal for industrial and commercial applications that require real-time communications. The Raven provides cellular data communi- cations for a variety of applications, such as telemetry, public safety, SCADA, traf- fic control, traffic metering, transit arrival systems and more. FIGURE 1. Raven front and back Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 1
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Introduction to Raven CDMA CDMA Overview Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) provides a digital cellular telephony sys- tem provides wireless Internet access at speeds between 60 and 80 kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps. Establishing a Internet Connection The Internet Service Provider (ISP) from you to the Internet is Verizon with your Raven as the connection to Verizon. When your Raven is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service using CDMA and establishes a PPP (Point to
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Introduction to Raven CDMA Note: Private network connections are unique for each configu- ration and not covered as part of the standard installation. Using CDMA to Communicate with Your Equipment There are two types of addresses in TCP/IP, dynamic and static. • Dynamic addresses are assigned on a “need to have” basis. Your Raven might not always receive the same address each time it connects with Verizon. • Static addresses are permanently assigned to a particular account and will always be
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Introduction to Raven CDMA Common Uses for the Raven The Raven’s rugged construction and cellular connection make it ideal for use in remote and/or industrial locations. The Raven can be used for telemetry and for more advanced communication to the device or devices behind it. FIGURE 3. Financial Point of Sale and Kiosk FIGURE 4. Automation and Telemetry 4 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23
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Introduction to Raven CDMA FIGURE 5. Backup connection to the Internet Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 5
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CHAPTER 2 Activation of the Raven CDMA Your Raven needs specific parameters before it can operate on the CDMA network. Generally Verizon will provide you with the necessary parameters to get the Raven configured. Connecting the Raven to your computer Your Raven’s serial port can be connected directly to most computers or devices using a standard straight through serial cable. Quick Start Guide and Setup Wizard The preferred way to configure and activate your Raven is via the AirLink Setu
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Activation of the Raven CDMA Note: The web site may have a more recent Setup Wizard and Quick Start Guide than those included with your Raven. It is rec- ommended that you check with the web site for the latest version before installing your Raven. You will need to look for Verizon, CDMA, and the Raven. Other Setup Wizards may not work to connect you to Verizon. To run the Setup Wizard, you will need the Microsoft .NET framework and Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft
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Activation of the Raven CDMA Activating the Raven using AT Commands An alternate method to configure and activate your Raven is by AT commands (full listing beginning on page 53) sent directly to the modem via a terminal application. This method is recommended only in situations where the Setup Wizard is not available and/or the configuration for the Raven is unusual. Caution: While you can configure your Raven using Wireless ACE (page 10) or AceNet (page 11), it is not recommended to a
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Activation of the Raven CDMA Pwr - Indicates the power adapter is connected and there is power getting to the modem. The Reset button performs the same function as unplugging power from the modem and plugging it back in. Reset will not alter any saved configuration settings. Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 9
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CHAPTER 3 Utilities for the Raven AirLink offers a suite of utilities to optimize your Raven’s performance, allowing you to remotely view status and make changes to the configuration as needed. • AceView • Wireless ACE 3G • AceNet • Modem Doctor This section of the Raven User Guide covers basic information about these utilities. For additional information on a specific utility, please refer to the user guide for that utility. These utilities, except AceNet, are free of charge to those who o
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Utilities for the Raven You can obtain the Microsoft .Net Framework, Microsoft Inter- net Explorer, and/or the latest ActiveX updates for Internet Explorer from Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com/. AirLink Configuration Executive (ACE) The AirLink Configuration Executive provides a user friendly interaction with ALEOS, the brains of your Raven. Wireless ACE 3G Wireless ACE 3G allow you to monitor your Raven either remotely or locally with a direct connection to the modem. Note: Most con
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Utilities for the Raven AceNet With AceNet you can monitor several AirLink modems at the same time. The modems can be connected locally or remote. Several features can be displayed and logged. AceNet is a seperate product which can be purchased from AirLink. FIGURE 2. AceNet Using a template from Wireless ACE, you can change the configuration in several modems at the same time and can check and update their firmware as well. AceNet also features logging to a database and charting for the
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Utilities for the Raven FIGURE 3. AceView You can connect to your Raven locally or remotely using a known IP address or a fully qualified domain name. The display is updated periodically as AceView polls the Raven at a specified interval. GPS is available only for PinPoint and PinPoint- E modems. FIGURE 4. AceView: About Modem Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 13
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Utilities for the Raven Modem Doctor Modem Doctor is a troubleshooting utility. This utility will allow you to get a log file of the Raven activity which you can then send to AirLink support, erase the current configuration completely, and temporarily set the Raven to a known serial configuration to aid in trouble shooting. FIGURE 5. Modem Doctor 14 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23
