Campbell Sierra Wireless RavenXTV, Instruction Manual

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RavenXTV CDMA Sierra Wireless
Cellular Modem
1. General Description
This manual provides information for interfacing the Sierra Wireless
RavenXTV cellular modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers. Sierra Wireless
manuals referenced in this manual may be found on the Sierra Wireless
website. They include:
AceManagerGuide.pdf
Raven_XT_UserGuide.pdf
Raven_XT_QuickStart.pdf
The RavenXTV digital cellular modem is manufactured by Sierra Wireless for
use on the Verizon Wireless Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA)/1xRTT/EVDO Rev A network. The modem is accessed through the
Internet using TCP/IP communications protocol using a Static or Dynamic IP
address.
• A Static IP address is permanently assigned to a particular account and
will always be used whenever the Raven connects to the Internet.
•
A Dynamic IP address is assigned on a “need to have” basis. A dynamic IP
address is used with a service such as IP Manager (Section 5.1 ,
Configuring the Raven for Dynamic IP
(p. 13)
) to translate a (domain name)
to a dynamic IP address, so that the Raven can be contacted by name as if
it had a static IP.
A Verizon account can be setup for a Static or Dynamic IP address; a Static IP
is preferred. Generally, there is a one-time-per-customer charge to activate a
Static IP account. Once activated, additional Static IP accounts may be added
at no additional charge.
The
Device Configuration Utility
(
DevConfig
) is used to configure the
RavenXTV modem to function as a serial server or in Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP). DevConfig is included with LoggerNet , PC400 , and RTDAQ . It may be
downloaded at no charge from our website,
www.campbellsci.com/downloads
.
This manual describes how to use LoggerNet to connect to your datalogger
with a RavenXTV. You can also use other software packages, such as PC400 ,
RTDAQ , or LoggerLink Mobile Apps for iOS and Android.
2. Establish Cellular Service
2.1 RavenXTV Cellular Coverage/Service Requirements
What you need:
Verizon Wireless CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO coverage at the datalogger site. For a
coverage map, refer to:
www.verizonwireless.com
plans / coverage maps.