Campbell Raven CDMA1X User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copyright © 2008
Campbell Scientific (Canada)Corp.
Raven CDMA1X (C3211)
Airlink Cellular Modem
March 2008

WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE
This equipment is warranted by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC (CANADA) CORP. (“CSC”) to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for
twelve (12) months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise. ***** Batteries
are not warranted. ***** CSC's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing (at CSC's option) defective products. The customer shall assume all costs of
removing, reinstalling, and shipping defective products to CSC. CSC will return such
products by surface carrier prepaid. This warranty shall not apply to any CSC products
which have been subjected to modification, misuse, neglect, accidents of nature, or
shipping damage. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. CSC is not
liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Products may not be returned without prior authorization. To obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA), contact CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC (CANADA) CORP.,
at [phone]. An RMA number will be issued in order to facilitate Repair Personnel
in identifying an instrument upon arrival. Please write this number clearly on the outside
of the shipping container. Include description of symptoms and all pertinent details.
CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC (CANADA) CORP. does not accept collect calls.
Non-warranty products returned for repair should be accompanied by a purchase order to
cover repair costs.

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1Introduction ........................................................2
2Specifications.....................................................2
2.1 Base Station Requirements ....................................................................2
2.2 Datalogger Site Equipment....................................................................2
2.3 Power Considerations ............................................................................3
3Configuration......................................................4
3.1 Establish Cellular Service......................................................................4
3.2 Program the Modem...............................................................................4
4Activation Wizard ...............................................5
5Setup Modem using Wireless Ace 3G. ...........12
6Setup LoggerNet ..............................................14

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1Introduction
The Raven CDMA Airlink Cellular Modem is a full-duplex, 1xRTT
cellular modem that communicates with a base station PC via Code
Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network and Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN). The Raven CDMA modem is for use on
Bell, Alliant, ManitobaTel, and SaskTel networks only.
The Raven CDMA is a rugged, intelligent wireless data platform
designed to enable real-time, two-way communications with remote
assets. The AirLink Embedded Operating System (ALEOS) is the
power inside the Raven. ALEOS has its own embedded TCP/IP stack
which enables transmission of serial data from non-IP devices. ALEOS
enables several functions including remote configuration and
diagnostics, packet assembly and disassembly (PAD) for UDP or TCP,
and telemetry protocol spoofing and conversion.
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 5.4) to translate a dynamic IP address to a domain name,
so that the Raven can be contacted by name as if it had a static IP.
A Service Provider account can be set up for a Static or Dynamic IP
address; a Static IP is preferred.
2Specifications
2.1 Base Station Requirements
•PC with Hayes-compatible modem, running Campbell Scientific
LoggerNet or PC400 software.
•Subscription to Bell, Aliant, ManitobaTel, or SaskTel CDMA
networks with coverage at the datalogger site.
2.2 Datalogger Site Equipment
•Raven CDMA modem—includes power cable. The modem is
configured using the Wireless Ace 3G program prior to installation.
Wireless Ace 3G can be downloaded from www.Airlink.com

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•Datalogger—CR510, CR10(X), CR23X, CR7, CR1000,CR 3000,
CR5000, or CR2XX
•SC105 or SC932A Interface—connects the modem to the CR510,
CR10(X), or CR7 dataloggers’ CS I/O port
•L14392 Null Modem Cable—connects the modem to the CR23X,
CR2XX, CR1000, CR3000 or CR5000 RS-232 port
•L14394 Raven Mounting Kit—includes mounting hardware for
securing the modem to below referenced environmental enclosure
and a 9-pin male to 9-pin female cable.
•Antenna—the following antennas are available from Campbell
Scientific, sites near the edge of the CDMA coverage may require
the Yagi antenna. Contact a CSC Applications Technician for help
in determining the best antenna for your application.
oC2100 3dBd External Omni Antenna (800 MHz and 1.9 Mhz
bands)
oL14453 Omni 0 dBd ½ Wave Dipole Whip Cellular Antenna
(800 MHz only)
oL14454 Yagi 8 dBd Cellular Antenna with 10' Cable (800 Mhz
only)
•Power Supply (see power considerations)
•Environmental Enclosure— ENC 10/12, ENC 12/14, or ENC 16/18
2.3 Power Considerations
•A power cable included with the modem connects to the
datalogger's 12 V or switched 12 V terminal. Connection to the
switched 12 V terminal allows the datalogger to switch power to the
modem during scheduled transmission intervals if desired.
'CR1000 Series Datalogger
'Description:
'CR1000 Program Example to control power to Raven CDMA 1X
'Turn on Raven CDMA 1X for two hours each day from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m.
'Wiring:
'Raven CDMA 1X:
'Red Wire - SW12V
'Black Wire - G
'Main Program
BeginProg
Scan (1,Sec,0,0)

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'Turn on Raven CDMA1X at 9:00 a.m.
If IfTime (9,24,Hr) Then
SW12 (1 )
EndIf
'Turn off Raven CDMA1X at 11:00 a.m.
If IfTime (11,24,Hr) Then
SW12 (0 )
EndIf
NextScan
EndProg
3Configuration
3.1 Establish Cellular Service
Prior to contacting the cellular service provider, have the following
information on hand:
1. Electronic Serial Number (ESN). The ESN is found on the unit
label.
2 Contact the provider; tell the account representative that you would
like to open a new account. Ask for a 1X Data Plan account with a
static IP or, if you prefer, dynamic IP. The provider will give you
a 10-digit phone number and an IP address (for static IP account
only).
NOTE: The service provider does not need the Raven modem to
activate the account.
3.2 Program the Modem
1. For the following steps you will need to download Wireless Ace 3G
Modem Doctor and an Activation Wizard (that is matched to your selected
carrier provider) from the Utilities page at
http://www.airlink.com/support/modems/modem_utils.asp
2. Each provider has a specific Wizard. Please ensure you have downloaded
the Wizard that corresponds to your provider.
3. XP users can use the smaller version of Wireless Ace 3G which does not
include the .Net framework.
4. You will also need a working template file (.xml) to program the modem.
Template files are available from Campbell Scientific’s Website:
(www.campbellscientific.ca/downloads).
5. Connect the modem to a com port on the PC using a direct RS232
connection and attach a dual band antenna to the Raven..

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6. Start the Activation Wizard.
4Activation Wizard
1. Uncheck “Setup a DUN connection” and click Next.
2. Key in the COM port you are using and click Next.
3. Wait until the ESN number field has updated before proceeding

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4. Click Check for Updates and if there are updates available, press the
‘Update Now’ button.

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5. A 6-digit Program Lock Code is written on the box the Raven
CDMA modem was shipped in. Enter this code in the MSL area.
If the Lock Code only has 5 digits put a “0” in front of the number
to make it 6 digits.

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6. Enter the 10 digit phone number provided by the carrier in the
MDN field. The number will be echoed in the lower field.

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7. The screen shown below is a confirmation of the input settings to
this point. This password is the default network password and is
different for each carrier Wizard. Unless instructed otherwise leave
the password as it appears.
8. The next step will select the static IP server to connect to. For Bell
Mobility select “static.1X.Bell.ca” (for static IP account). The
password is the default network password and is different for each
carrier Wizard. If you were provided with a network password
enter it here, otherwise leave the password as it appears.
9. Clicking Next will provision the modem. During this process the
modem will authenticate itself on the carrier network and register
as an active device.

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10. When the modem is finished all of the boxes will have a green check mark.
11. At this point the modem is now ready for advanced programming using
Wireless Ace 3G.

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5Setup Modem using Wireless Ace 3G.
1. The next steps program the Raven to function in IP mode.
2. Start Wireless Ace and apply power to the modem and select the Connect
tab in the upper left corner of the menu selection bar. This connection is a
wireless connection using IP addressing.
3. Connect using the default password as shown.
4. The next step assumes that you have a working template to load into the
modem. This template is available from Campbell Scientific’s website at
www.campbellsci.ca/download. Use the “Load” option to select the
template file to write to the modem.

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5. The new file parameters will appear in the “New Value” boxes as shown
above.
6. Next select the “Write” option and the parameters will be written to the
modem. The “Write Successful” message will be displayed in the
information bar.

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7. At this point the modem is fully programmed to communicate to a
Campbell Scientific datalogger at 9600 baud using a wireless IP
connection.
8. Turn off the power to the modem and disconnect from the PC. Turn the
power back on and the modem will register itself on the network within 2
minutes. To confirm this, make sure that the REG light is steady on. If the
REG light is flashing the modem has not registered. In this case contact
Campbell Scientific Canada at 780-454-2505 for advanced support.
5.1 Configuring the Raven for Dynamic IP
Dynamic IP addresses are granted only when a modem or other device is
connected and can change each time the modem or device reconnects to the
network.
IP Manager is a free service provided by AirLink for the Raven to translate a
dynamic IP address into a fully qualified domain name so it can be contacted
directly on the Internet. IP Manager translates a dynamic IP address to a fully
qualified domain name so you can contact your Raven by name as if it had a
static IP.
If the Raven is configured for Dynamic IP, when the Raven first connects to
the Internet, it sends an IP change notification to IP Manager. IP Manger will
acknowledge the change and update the DNS record. The changed IP address
will then be the address for the Raven’s configured name. Once the Raven’s IP
has been updated in IP Manager, it can be contacted via name.
Wireless ACE 3G is used to configure the Dynamic IP settings in your Raven
so that it will use IP Manager as described below.
Connect with modem using Wireless Ace 3G. Select the Dynamic IP group to
configure your modem to use IP Manager.
To configure your AirLink modem to be addressed by name, the modem needs
to have four elements configured.
Enter names in the New Value fields for MODEMNAME, DOMAIN,
IPMANAGER1, and IPMGRUPDATE1.

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1. Modem name: A unique name for the modem (the 10-digit MDN number
is recommended), as this ensures no one else has chosen it.
2. Domain: The domain name to be used by the modem (eairlink.com).
3. IP Manager IP Address: The IP or domain name of the dynamic DNS
server which is running IP Manager (earlink.com).
4. IP Manager update interval: How often you want the address sent to IP
Manager. If this is set to zero, the modem will only send an update if the
IP changes (i.e. if the modem is reset or is assigned a different IP).
Restrictions for Modem Name
•Must begin with a letter or number
•Can include a hyphen (-)
•Cannot contain spaces
•Must be no longer than 20 characters total
Click the Write icon to save the changes.
Click the Reset icon to restart the modem.
Click the Disconnect icon to terminate communications with the modem.
6Setup LoggerNet
1. Select Add Root | IPPort

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2. Add a Datalogger to the IP Port
3. A. On the IP Port page for static IP:
a. Select Communications Enabled.
b. In the Internet IP Address field,Enter the IP address of the
modem followed by the Device port ID. This number is
6781 and is found in the “Common” tab settings of the
Raven modem.
c. Change the maximum baud rate to one supported by the
datalogger; In this case for the CR10X it is 9600.
d. Extra response time should be 10- 12 seconds.
e. Apply the changes.
B. On the IP Port page for dynamic IP:
For a Dynamic IP using AirLink’s IP Manager, enter the internet IP address as:
xxxx.yyyy:3001, where xxxx is the modem name, yyyy is the Domain name,
and 3001 is the port number.

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4. Select the datalogger in the device map
5. Enter setup information for the datalogger as per the appropriate
instruction manual.
6. Apply the changes.

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If you have a black SC12 cable, that is not Rev 1 or newer,
it is a CS I/O cable only and will not work for RS-232.
Connect the black SC12 cable between the datalogger and
the SC932A. Use a 9-pin direct serial cable or a blue
ribbon cable between the modem and the SC932A.
NOTE