Activating and Configuring a Cellular Modem
This guide will help you activate and configure the cellular modem in a 3100 or 3200-iSIC data logger.
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www.NexSens.com
Revision:
01
Revision Date:
December 30, 2010
Overview
This guide is designed for users who did not
receive a factory-activated cellular data logger.
Typically cellular modem activation,
configuration, and testing are done prior to
shipment.
The 3100 and 3200-iSIC data loggers use Raven
XT cellular modems, which require activation
following cellular account setup. Additionally,
after being activated the cellular modems must
be configured to work with iSIC data loggers.
What’s Needed
Data account information from cellular
service provider
12 VDC battery
Cellular antenna
RF cable
A77 Null modem programming cable
PC with an open COM Port
SIM card (for AT&T accounts only)
Physical Setup
1.
Make sure the antenna is connected to the
data logger via the RF cable and positioned in
a location to maximize signal strength.
Note:
3200-iSIC Radio-to-Cellular data loggers
have two ports with RF connectors. The cellular
antenna must be attached to the
cellular
RF port
on these data loggers.
2.
Connect the A77 programming cable from the
modem cable inside the iSIC to the PC.
Figure 1: A77 programming cable connected to the iSIC
cellular modem cable
3.
Power the modem by connecting the battery
leads inside of the iSIC.
Figure 2: Battery connected inside of iSIC enclosure
Modem Activation
downloads
. Click the
Downloads
icon. Choose the appropriate carrier and then
select the
Raven XT
product from the list. Click
Next
. Download the Quick Start Guide under
Documentation and follow the instructions to
activate the modem.
AT&T modems require SIM card installation.
Disconnect the battery leads in the iSIC before
removing the mounting plate screws with a #3
Phillips screwdriver. Be careful not to perturb the
data logger’s wiring connections when gaining
access to the modem.
Verizon modems can be automatically activated.
These modems activate themselves supplying
power to them during the
Physical Setup
.
NexSens recommends waiting 2 hours after
powering the modem before configuring it. This
ensures a complete activation before moving on.
Modem Configuration
1.
http://www.nexsens.com/support/downloads.htm
and select the software setup package for the
appropriate service provider. Fill in the
software download form and click
Download
Software
.
2.
Install and open Ace Manager Software.
3.
Cycle power to the iSIC data logger to reset
the network activity in the cellular modem.
