Campbell Raven110 User manual

Raven110 GPRS/EDGE

AirLink Cellular Modem

Revision: 12/07

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

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The RAVEN110 GPRS/EDGE MODEM is warranted by CAMPBELL

SCIENTIFIC, INC. 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 have no warranty. CAMPBELL

SCIENTIFIC, INC.'s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or

replacing (at CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.'s option) defective products.

The customer shall assume all costs of removing, reinstalling, and shipping

defective products to CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. CAMPBELL

SCIENTIFIC, INC. will return such products by surface carrier prepaid. This

warranty shall not apply to any CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. 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. CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. is not liable for special,

indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

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Raven110 Table of Contents

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1. General Description.....................................................1

2. Establish Cellular Service...........................................1

2.1 Raven110 Cellular Coverage/Service Requirements................................1

3. Specifications ..............................................................2

3.1 Raven110 Specifications ..........................................................................2

4. Configuration...............................................................3

4.1 Base Station Requirements for Raven110 ................................................3

4.2 Datalogger Site Equipment.......................................................................3

4.3 Power Considerations...............................................................................6

5. Program the Raven110 Modem ..................................7

5.1 Using Wireless Ace 3 G to Configure the Modem...................................7

5.2 Dynamic IP Address...............................................................................10

6. LoggerNet/PC400W Software Setup ........................11

7. Troubleshooting ........................................................12

7.1 Check the Modem Configuration ...........................................................12

7.2 Verify Connections at the Datalogger ....................................................15

7.3 LoggerNet/PC400W Device Map...........................................................15

7.4 Using Wireless Ace 3G to Check Modem Communications with

Datalogger.................................................................................................16

Appendices

A. Wireless Ace Setup without Template File...........A-1

B. Installation of SIM Card in the Raven110.............. B-1

C. Configuring the Raven for PPP..............................C-1

D. Understanding APNs ..............................................D-1

Raven110 Table of Contents

Figures

4.2-1. Modem Interface Options.................................................................... 4

4.2-2. Antennas for Use with the Raven Modems......................................... 6

7-1. Wireless Ace status page showing communications with modem ....... 17

B-1. Modem Back...................................................................................... B-1

B-2. Modem Partially Slid from Case........................................................ B-1

B-3. Tray Button........................................................................................ B-2

B-4. Empty SIM Tray................................................................................ B-2

B-5. SIM Tray with a SIM......................................................................... B-2

B-6. Inserting the SIM ............................................................................... B-2

Raven110 GPRS/EDGE AirLink Cellular

Modem

1. General Description

This manual provides information for interfacing the AirLink Raven110

cellular modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers. An AirLink CD ships with

the modem that includes AirLink manuals and software utilities. AirLink

manuals referenced in this manual include:

WirelessAce3G_UserGuide2.00.pdf

AT&T/Cingular_EDGE-GPRS_Raven_UserGuide2.20.pdf

AT&T/Cingular_EDGE-GPRS_Raven_QSG2.01.pdf

The Raven110 digital cellular modem is manufactured by AirLink for use on

the AT&T/Cingular General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network. 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) to

translate a dynamic IP address to a domain name, so that the Raven can be

contacted as if it had a static IP.

An AT&T/Cingular GPRS account can be setup for a Static or Dynamic IP

address.

2. Establish Cellular Service

2.1 Raven110 Cellular Coverage/Service Requirements

What you need:

AT&T/Cingular GPRS/EDGE coverage at the datalogger site (for a coverage

map refer to:

http://www.Cingular.com/refresh/common/estore_zipcode_maps).

GPRS account established with AT&T/Cingular.

To setup an account with AT&T/Cingular:

Call (1-800-331-0500) and ask for the “Data Plan”. Select from three plan

options:

5 Meg $19.99/month

10 Meg $29.99/month

Unlimited $59.99/month

When setting up the account, ask to have “Feature Code G821” added to the

account. Feature Code G821 configures the account for the “Internet” Access

Raven110 GPRS/EDGE AirLink Cellular Modem

Point Name (APN), and the device to “Mobile Terminated”, which makes the

modem accessible by LoggerNet over the internet. If Feature Code G821 was

not added when the account was setup, it can be added later. The APN name

must also be programmed into the modem (Section 5.1). See Appendix D for

additional APN information.

AT&T/Cingular will provide a SIMM card for each modem. In some cases the

SIM can be picked up at a local AT&T/Cingular store. The SIMM card must

be installed inside of the modem as described in Appendix B.

AT&T/Cingular can also setup a Custom APN. A Custom APN takes 4-6

weeks to setup and costs about $1000. A Custom APN may offer more

efficient routing and better security than a standard Internet APN, and should

be considered for large cellular phone networks.

3. Specifications

3.1 Raven110 Specifications

AirLink Raven Model G3210 GPRS-EDGE modem

Network: 1900/850 MHz

Transmit Frequency: 1850-1910 MHz and 824-849 MHz

Transmit Power: 1.0 W for 1900 MHz; 2.0 W for 850 MHz

Receiver Frequency: 1930-1990 MHz and 869-894 MHz

Modes Supported: GPRS and SMS

Throughput: up to 40 kbps

RS-232 Data Rates: 1200 bps to 115.2 kbps

Input Voltage: 10 to 28 Vdc

Input Current: 20 to 250 mA

Typical Current Drain at 12 Vdc: 20 mA dormant connection (idle for 10 to 20

seconds), 130 mA transmit/receive

Operating Temperature Range: -30° to +70°C (10% duty cycle limit above

60°C)

Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Serial Protocols: AT Commands, PPP, SLIP, UDP, TCP

Serial Interface: RS-232

RF Antenna Connector: 50 Ohm TNC

Status LEDs: Power, Channel Acquired, Link Status, Network Registration,

RSSI, Transmit/Receive, Block Errors

Dimensions: 3"W x 1"D x 5.1"L (5.8"L w/connector), 7.6 W x 2.5 D x

13 L cm (14.7 L cm w/connector)

Weight: <1 lb (<0.5 kg)

Raven110 GPRS/EDGE AirLink Cellular Modem

4. Configuration

4.1 Base Station Requirements for Raven110

PC running Campbell Scientifics’ LoggerNet or PC400 software, with access

to the internet.

4.2 Datalogger Site Equipment

•Raven modem with power cable (included with modem).

•Datalogger—21X, CR510, CR10(X), CR23X, CR7, CR1000, CR5000,

CR3000, CR800.

•SC105 or SC932A Interface—connects the modem to the 21X, CR510,

CR10(X), CR7, or other dataloggers’ CS I/O port.

If you have a black SC12 cable that is not Rev 1 or newer (as

indicated on cable), 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 serial cable or a blue

ribbon cable between the phone and the SC932A.

NOTE

•PN 18663 Null Modem Cable—connects the modem to the CR23X,

CR3000, CR800, CR2XX, CR1000 or CR5000 RS-232 port.

Raven110 GPRS/EDGE AirLink Cellular Modem

SC105 interface connects the modem to a datalogger’s CS I/O port;

recommended for dataloggers with the PakBus Operating System.

SC932A interface connects the modem to the CS I/O port;

recommended for dataloggers with the Mixed-Array Operating System.

PN 18663 null modem cable connects the modem to a datalogger's

RS-232 port (not compatible with the 21X, CR510, CR10X,

or CR7 dataloggers).

FIGURE 4.2-1. Modem Interface Options.

Raven110 GPRS/EDGE AirLink Cellular Modem

•PN 13493 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. Contact a Campbell Scientific Applications Technician for

help in determining the best antenna for your application.

oThe 18285 1 dBd omnidirectional antenna. This antenna is dual

band, covering both the 800 MHz and 1.9 GHz bands, and is

strongly recommended where cellular coverage is strong. The

18285 includes 10 feet of cable fitted with a TNC male connector

for attachment to the Raven, and a mount/u-bolt assembly for

attaching the antenna to a mast, post, or crossarm up to 1.5" (3.8

cm) in diameter.

oThe 14454 9dBd Yagi Antenna is a higher gain antenna that

should be "aimed" at the service provider's antenna. The 14454

includes 10 feet of cable fitted with a TNC male connector for

attachment to the GPRS modem, and a bracket/u-bolt assembly

for attaching the antenna to a mast or post. This antenna is

recommended for fringe areas that require a higher gain antenna.

oThe 14453 Half-Wave Dipole Whip Antenna is a lower gain

antenna used in transmitting short distances. It is an 800 MHz

cellular antenna that terminates in a TNC Female connector for

attachment to the Redwing modem. This antenna is intended for

use inside the enclosure. Please note that the backplate of the

enclosure is a grounded plane. If it is interposed between the

antenna and the cell tower, it may attenuate the strength of the

transmission signal. Simply turning the enclosure 90 to 180

degrees on its mounting mast may solve weak transmission

issues.

Raven110 GPRS/EDGE AirLink Cellular Modem

PN 18285 1 dBd Omni Directional Antenna

PN 14454 9dBd Directional Yaggi Antenna

PN 14453 Half-Wave Dipole Whip Antenna

FIGURE 4.2-2. Antennas for Use with the Raven Modems

•Power Supply (see power considerations).

•Environmental Enclosure— ENC 10/12, ENC 12/14, or ENC 16/18.

4.3 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.

•When using the switched 12 V terminal, the modem can typically be

powered with a BP12 battery, CH100 charger/regulator, and MSX10 solar

panel.

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