Rev 1.0 Oct.09
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1: Introduction to the Raven XE
•
ALEOS™
•
ACEware™
•
Connecting to your
cellular provider
•
Communication
•
Connection methods
•
Networking
•
Applications
•
Software
•
Documentation
The
Raven
XE
is
an
intelligent
wireless
gateway,
powered
by
ALEOS™,
and
optimal
for
providing
primary
or
backup
network
connectivity
for
any
high
‐
reliability/
high
‐
availability
applications.
The
Raven
XE
is
the
perfect
solution
for
any
device
with
an
Ethernet
connection
that
requires
pervasive
connectivity
including
PCs,
routers,
network
equipment
and
POS/ATMs
as
well
as
commercial
automation
equipment.
Powered
by
ALEOS™,
Raven
XE
modems
are
designed
to
maintain
a
reliable,
consistent
network
connection.
Class
I
Divison
2
certified
as
nonincendive
equipment,
the
Raven
Series
is
ideally
suited
for
use
in
hazardous
environments.
Key
applications
include
utilities,
manufacturing,
automation,
oil
and
gas,
ethernet
‐
based
SCADA,
telemetry,
Homeland
Security
and
asset
monitoring.
Figure 1-1: Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE
