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Rev 3.0  Feb.12

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Contents

Introduction to the AirLink Raven XE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

ACEmanager  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
ACEview   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Modem Doctor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting to Your Cellular Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

HSUPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
HSDPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
UMTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connection Methods  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

USB Port   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Virtual Serial Port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18

IPsec   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
GRE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Applications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Events Reporting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

Tools and Reference Documents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Features and Benefits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22

Environmental  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22

Power Consumption: (@12V DC)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22

Summary of Contents for Airlink Raven XE HSPA

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Page 3: ...craft the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE MUST BE POWERED OFF When operating the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems Note Some airl...

Page 4: ...red wave design and the red tipped antenna are trademarks of Sierra Wireless Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners Cont...

Page 5: ...ation of the device information is now a separate guide 3 0 February 2012 Raven XE HSPA User Guide revised with updated Preface section and multiple content and document format corrections Among the a...

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Page 7: ...Addresses 15 Communications 16 HSUPA 16 HSDPA 16 UMTS 17 EDGE 17 GPRS 17 Connection Methods 17 USB Port 17 Virtual Serial Port 17 Networking 18 IPsec 18 GRE 19 Applications 19 Events Reporting 19 Soft...

Page 8: ...ng to Power 32 Connecting to a Computer or Other Device 33 Indicator Lights 34 Mounting 36 Inputs Relay Outputs and Power Status 39 Capturing External Events Using Inputs 39 Connecting Devices to the...

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Page 11: ...Cs routers network equipment and POS ATMs as well as commercial automation equipment AirLink Raven XE modems are designed to maintain a reliable consistent network connection Class I Division 2 certif...

Page 12: ...ess AirLink devices powered by ALEOS Figure 1 3 ACEware Logo The ACEware suite encompasses an application internal to the firmware ACEmanager and the Windows based applications ACEview Modem Doctor AC...

Page 13: ...ker path to ROI Templates allow you to easily configure devices in your fleet with identical settings ensuring a simple accurate deployment Monitor and Control ACEmanager allows an administrator to re...

Page 14: ...can also update the PRL Protocol Roaming List on a device Figure 1 5 ACEview Main Screen Modem Doctor Modem Doctor and Modem Doctor USB is a troubleshooting and diagnostics utility This utility allow...

Page 15: ...cellular network In Ethernet Private mode with a hub or switch connected to the Ethernet port the AirLink Raven XE will provide NAT for a range of computers or other devices connected to the switch or...

Page 16: ...s firewall such as with frame relay Communications GSM networks use SIM cards which are smart cards containing the account holder s details A SIM can generally be moved from one device to another allo...

Page 17: ...s that the total available bandwidth can be immediately dedicated to those users who are actually sending at any given moment providing higher use where users only send or receive data intermittenly G...

Page 18: ...a network behind a gateway or bandwidth on that network Data Origin Authentication Data Origin Authentication verifies the actual sender thus eliminating the possibility of forging the actual sender...

Page 19: ...te server Software The AirLink Raven XE device comes with the following software ACEview the software for the AirLink Raven XE which allows you to monitor your connections The driver that forms the in...

Page 20: ...ded 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 discus...

Page 21: ...Interfaces LED Indicators Controls Power Connector Features and Benefits Embedded Intelligence Low Power Consumption Compact Size Rugged Aluminum Case High Speed Processor ARM 9 High Speed 2 way Data...

Page 22: ...e 90 mA Input Voltage 7 28 VDC Standards Approvals Note In consideration of EU regulations this device is classified as a Class A device for use in commercial environments CE EU Carrier specific appro...

Page 23: ...ing The antenna should not be installed closer than 20 cm from any people It is one of the RSS 102 requiremnts for devices not requiring SAR Physical Specifications Dimensions H x W x D 27 mm x 75 mm...

Page 24: ...r Figure 1 8 Power Connector not to scale Warning Explosion Hazard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous Note Raven XE I O Port is sof...

Page 25: ...ed to have a SIM with an active account in a data plan with your cellular provider EDGE or HSUPA HSDPA Software Required ACEmanager is a software utility that is provided with your Airlink device at n...

Page 26: ...s power has been disconnected or the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations of flammable Gasses or vapors 1 Open the Case a Unplug the Raven XE power cable and all other cables b Using a...

Page 27: ...me is the way your modem knows how it will be communicating with the network The APN allows custom IP addressing and tailors your company s wireless IP solution to meet the security and IP addressing...

Page 28: ...the USB Install from a specific location and point to this inf file For detailed instructions on installing the USB drivers refer to Universal Serial Bus Application Note 1 Connect the Raven XE to you...

Page 29: ...he modem manually Reset the modem and click on Next Installation begins and can take up to a few minutes Once the installation is complete you will get a confirmation screen Table 3 1 Factory Defaults...

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Page 31: ...nts However unless you are using cables expressly designed for such environments they can fail if exposed to the same conditions the Raven XE can withstand Figure 4 1 Raven XE Connectors Note A distan...

Page 32: ...I O ports Port 4 is software configurable while Port 3 is digital input only and not software configurable The I O port handles external input and output events An external device can send digital inp...

Page 33: ...re lead has no function and can be ignored Warning Explosion Hazard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous Connecting to a Computer or...

Page 34: ...rt can only be used in a non hazardous environment Indicator Lights When your Raven XE is connected to power and an antenna there is a specific pattern to the lights to indicate its operation mode Fig...

Page 35: ...ll return to the factory 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 Sta...

Page 36: ...ing 6 screws There are two holes on each side of the bracket to fasten the screws and at least one hole on each end is required for mounting the bracket 2 Position Raven XE between the alignment ears...

Page 37: ...Installation of the Raven XE Rev 3 0 Feb 12 37 Figure 4 7 Mounting bracket installation...

Page 38: ...AirLink Raven XE HSPA User Guide 38 20080616 Figure 4 8 Mounting Bracket for Raven XE Dimensions in Inches...

Page 39: ...le with I O the Raven XE is equipped with an I O interface for use in instrumentation applications This includes one digital input and one digital output which can be connected to sensors and switches...

Page 40: ...r other electronic events When a gauge reaches a certain point When a container fills or empties When a switch or valve is opened or closed When the tow bar is raised or lowered When connected to a se...

Page 41: ...e wires are paired and color coded Warning Risk of electric shock Only use the supply voltages listed in this user guide Figure 5 4 Power Connector Diagram Digital Input Output Pin 3 4 DIN1 DIN2 Outpu...

Page 42: ...the Output mode This will cause damage to the unit Monitoring the Input and Output You can monitor the status of the digital inputs using ACEmanager or AT Commands or with special reports sent by ema...

Page 43: ...Application with AT Commands You can access and configure your Raven XE using a terminal emulator application such as Microsoft HyperTerminal PuTTY or others The following directions are for HyperTerm...

Page 44: ...ty None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Hardware Figure 6 2 Port Settings at COM1 Properties Tip If you have configured the Raven XE for settings different than the defaults for Bits per second Data bits Par...

Page 45: ...necting the Raven XE Rev 3 0 Feb 12 45 f Change the Port number to 2332 g Select OK 3 You are now connected Connecting on USB net will prompt you for a password Figure 6 3 HyperTerminal TCP IP connect...

Page 46: ...rompted for a password if you connect using a COM port b Type AT and press Enter You should get a reply of OK or 0 c To see what you are typing as you type it you will need to turn on the echo and ver...

Page 47: ...are listed with each command Most commands with parameters can be entered with to read the current value e g AT D will respond with 2 if the default has not been changed Optional parameters are denote...

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Page 49: ...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 50: ...94 Mhz RSS 133 r1 2 GHz Personal Communications Services RF Exposure In accordance with FCC IC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element shall be installed such tha...

Page 51: ...er Avenue Farnborough Business Park Farnborough United Kingdom GU14 7JP The device is a Class A device for use in a commercial environment WEEE Notice If you purchased a Raven XE in Europe please make...

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