Raven XT-Telus CDMA Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem
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When using the switched 12 V terminal, the modem can typically be
powered with a BP12 battery, CH100 charger/regulator, and MSX10 solar
panel.
5. Program the Raven XT-Telus Modem
The following software is used to program the modem:
If an account is setup for the modem, it should automatically provision and
activate on the Telus network once the antenna is connected and power is
applied to the modem. The use of the Setup Wizard utility is no longer
required. It is recommended that the modem be provisioned and tested in the
office (assuming there is cellular coverage) rather than in the field.
AceManager is used to configure settings in the modem and load Campbell
Scientific's Raven XT template file. The AceManager utility is also available
from Sierra Wireless’s website (
www.sierrawireless.com/support
). The CD
that ships with the modem includes the utilities and manuals.
Campbell Scientific’s “Raven XT Template 115200” file is for dataloggers that
support 115200 baud (e.g. CR1000), the “Raven XT Template 9600” file is for
dataloggers that support a maximum baud rate of 9600 (e.g. CR10X). The
template file configures the modem to be compatible with CSI dataloggers.
Template files are available from Campbell Scientific’s Website:
www.campbellsci.ca/download
.
5.1 Indicator Lights
When your Raven XT is connected to power and an antenna, there is a specific
pattern to the lights to indicate its operation mode.
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Network
—Indicates a successful connection to the cellular network with
an IP address given and a channel acquired.
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Signal
—Light shows the strength of the signal and may be nearly solid
(strong signal) or flashing (weaker signal). A slow flash indicates a very
weak signal.
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Activity
—Lights will flash as data is transferred to and from the modem
on the network.
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Power
—Indicates the power adapter is connected and there is power
getting to the Raven XT.
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