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Raven X HSUPA

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Documentation

This 

Raven X User Guide 

describes how to:

Install the Raven X hardware.

Connect the radio antennas.

Connect a notebook computer and other input/output 
(I/O) devices.

Interpret the LEDs on the Raven X and the indicators in the AceView 
software.

This

 User Guide

 is provided as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file on the 

installation CD or from the Sierra Wireless support website.

Tools and Reference Documents

User Guide

Description

ALEOS User Guide

This document discusses software configuration in ACEmanager and explains all the 

ALEOS features.

ACEview User Guide

This document explains the use of this utility tools which is used to view and monitor the 

connection state of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device.

AceNet User Guide

This document explains the use of AceNet services for remote management of Sierra 

Wireless AirLink device.

Summary of Contents for AirLink Raven X for Bell

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Page 3: ...Raven X MUST BE POWERED OFF When operating the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems Note Some airlines may permit the use of cellular...

Page 4: ...and other countries QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated Used under license Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Contact Information Consult our website...

Page 5: ...Preface Rev 2 0 Mar 11 3 Revision History Revision number Release date Changes 1 x Q1 2010 User Guide content created 2 x Q1 2011 User Guide content updated...

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Page 7: ...or 11 Connecting to Bell 11 Steps of a Connection 11 Dynamic vs Static IP Addresses 12 Communication 12 HSUPA 12 HSDPA 13 UMTS 13 EDGE 13 GPRS 13 Connection Methods 13 USB 14 Virtual Serial Port 14 Ne...

Page 8: ...18 LED Indicators 18 Interface Port Pin Outs 19 Serial Port 19 Power Connector 19 Activating Raven X on Bell 21 Installing the SIM 21 Cellular Account Required 21 Software Required 21 Hardware Require...

Page 9: ...Contents Rev 2 0 Mar 11 7 Regulatory Information 31 Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC United States 31 Industry Canada 31 Antenna Considerations 32 RF Exposure 32 EU 32 WEEE Notice 33...

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Page 11: ...tocols make it equally suited for remote industrial and M2M deployments Key applications for the Raven X include wireless networking retail POS vending kiosks multimedia and remote monitoring and cont...

Page 12: ...ing tool simplifies deployment and provides extensive monitoring control and management capabilities ACEmanager gives you the power to monitor and control your Sierra Wireless AirLink communications p...

Page 13: ...Figure 1 3 Modem Doctor Connecting to Bell The Raven X uses Bell as an ISP Internet Service Provider to connect you to the Internet Steps of a Connection 1 When your Raven X is powered on it automatic...

Page 14: ...client functions such as data only being sent out or only being received after an initial request Tip If your account with Bell includes a dynamic IP address and you need a static IP please consult yo...

Page 15: ...MHz range for uplink and one in the 2100 MHz range for downlink EDGE EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution provides end to end packet data services with an enhanced connectivity building on GPRS...

Page 16: ...Sec feature includes Data Protection Data Content Confidentiality allows users to protect their data from any unauthorized view because the data is encrypted encryption algorithms are used Access Cont...

Page 17: ...messages based on an event trigger The messages generated are then reported to the remote server Software The Raven X modem comes with the following software AceView the software for the Raven X which...

Page 18: ...Format file on the installation CD or from the Sierra Wireless support website Tools and Reference Documents User Guide Description ALEOS User Guide This document discusses software configuration in A...

Page 19: ...istent Network Connectivity Remote Management and Configuration ClassI Div 2 Certified Technology HSUPA With Fallback to HSDPA UMTS EDGE GPRS MS 12 GSM Bands TriBand for UMTS HSDPA HSUPA 850 1900 2100...

Page 20: ...ied or non hazardous locations Host Interfaces Ethernet 10 100 Mbps RJ 45 RS 232 DB 9 DCE 300 230400 baud Antenna Connection Cellular 50 Ohm SMA Warning The antenna should be installed no closer than...

Page 21: ...iagram Female DB9 DCE not to scale Power Connector Figure 2 2 Power Connector not to scale 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 GND Ground DTR Data Terminal Ready Rx Receive Tx Transmit DCD Data Carrier Detect CTS Clear...

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Page 23: ...ion of your modem is complete Cellular Account Required Cellular Account Required To use your modem you need to have a SIM with an active account with your cellular provider Software Required ACEmanag...

Page 24: ...t cover on the front of the Raven X to reveal the SIM slot Figure 3 1 Slot Cover c Carefully remove the SIM card from the card you received from Bell d Using the tip of a PDA stylus an unbent papercli...

Page 25: ...M there may be a delay of up to 10 minutes for the initial network connection to occur Configuring the APN The APN Access Point Name is the way your device knows how it will be communicating with the...

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Page 27: ...d extreme environments However unless you are using cables expressly designed for such environments they can fail if exposed to the same conditions the Raven X can withstand Figure 4 1 Raven X Connect...

Page 28: ...itive lead should be connected to the battery or power source positive terminal The power cable negative lead should be connected to the battery or power source negative terminal Tip The DC power cabl...

Page 29: ...ll modem cable Indicator Lights When solid Raven X indicates a successful connection When your Raven X is connected to power and an antenna there is a specific pattern to the lights to indicate its op...

Page 30: ...actory defaults Light Patterns The LEDs on the front of the modem will respond in different patterns to indicate modem states Normal Each LED mentioned above is lit as applicable Start up The LEDs wil...

Page 31: ...14 2 5mm B radius 0 075 1 9mm C to C 0 565 14mm D to D 0 315 8mm E to E 0 132 3 3mm F to F 0 315 8mm G to G 2 145 54 48mm H to H 1 895 48 13mm I to I 0 565 14 35mm K to K 0 665 16 89mm L to L 0 257 6...

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Page 33: ...rient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is co...

Page 34: ...Mhz Dual Mode CDMA Cellular Telephones RSS 132e Cellular Telephones Employing New Technologies Operating in the Bands 824 849 Mhz and 869 894 Mhz RSS 133 r1 2 GHz Personal Communications Services RF E...

Page 35: ...is a Class A device for use in a commercial environment WEEE Notice If you purchased Raven X in Europe please return it to your dealer or supplier at the end of its life WEEE products may be recognis...

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