Raven CDMA/1x User Guide AirLink Communications, Inc.version 2.23May 2006
Introduction to Raven CDMA4 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Common Uses for the Raven The Raven’s rugged construction and cellular conn
94 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23STATUS current ::= { common 1 }otaProgrammingEnable OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX INTEGER {disabled(0),enab
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 95requestPAP OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX INTEGER {no(0),yes(1) }MAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current ::= {
96 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23SYNTAX INTEGER {none(0),hardware(2),software(4) }MAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current ::= { comm
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 97SYNTAX INTEGER(-125..-50)MAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current ::= { status 4 }serialSent OBJECT
98 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 fixObtained OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX INTEGER {no(0),yes(1) }MAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current ::
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Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 100Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and SolutionsMany of these questions and solutions
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 101AirLink modems optimally have an RSSI value of -60 to -95.What is the Proper RF Coverage for my Rav
102 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23The short dipole antenna (also known as a “rubber duck”) is a good desktop, porta-ble antenna for u
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 103the modem. You can contact AirLink Support for a Guide on how to use your Air-Link modem with a po
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 5Introduction to Raven CDMAFIGURE 5. Backup connection to the Internet
104 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Public Mode (*HOSTPRIVMODE=0) :The IP address assigned by Verizon is passed on to the devices conne
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 105*HOSTPRIVMODE=1 - Private Mode turned on. *HOSTPRIVIP=[IP address] - IP address assigned to compute
106 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23“The COM1000 provides you with a single device that can be seamlessly inte-grated into LAN, WAN, an
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 107AT CommandsYou can use AT commands to manually trigger an Over-the-Air PRL update.FIGURE 3. Wirele
108 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Modem has not registered: This can be a transitory state. Wait 30 to 60 seconds and attempt the
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 109Support web site The Airlink web site is updated frequently with Setup Wizards, Utilities, FAQs, an
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 6CHAPTER 2 Activation of the Raven CDMAYour Raven needs specific parameters before it can operate on t
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 7Activation of the Raven CDMATo run the Setup Wizard, you will need the Microsoft .NET framework and M
Activation of the Raven CDMA8 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Activating the Raven using AT Commands An alternate method to configure a
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 9Activation of the Raven CDMAPwr - Indicates the power adapter is connected and there is power getting
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 10CHAPTER 3 Utilities for the RavenAirLink offers a suite of utilities to optimize your Raven’s perfor
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 11Utilities for the RavenAirLink Configuration Executive (ACE) The AirLink Configuration Executive pro
Utilities for the Raven12 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23AceNetWith AceNet you can monitor several AirLink modems at the same time. T
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 13Utilities for the RavenFIGURE 3. AceViewYou can connect to your Raven locally or remotely using a k
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Utilities for the Raven14 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Modem DoctorModem Doctor is a troubleshooting utility. This utility will all
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 15CHAPTER 4 IP Manager IP Manager translates a dynamic IP address to a fully qualified domain name so
IP Manager16 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Fully Qualified Domain Name A fully qualified domain name (FQDN) generally has several par
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 17IP ManagerIf the Raven is configured for Dynamic IP, when the Raven first connects to the Internet,
IP Manager18 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23FIGURE 1. Wireless ACE: Dynamic IP (IP Manager configuration) 1. Modem name: The name you
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 19IP ManagerDNS: Using Names Instead of IP addresses A domain name is a name of a server or device on
IP Manager20 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23*DNSUSER - Set this, if desired, to an additional DNS server to query first before the pri
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 21CHAPTER 5 KeepaliveIt is not uncommon for your Raven to be disconnected from Verizon after an extend
Keepalive22 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23To set the Keepalive using Wireless ACE, select Other from the menu on the left.FIGURE 1.
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 23CHAPTER 6 Host ModesThe Raven plays the part of a host when its serial port is connected to a comput
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 iiiContents CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Raven CDMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Modes24 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23in the AT Command listing, page 66) to the desired mode. If this setting is non-zero, the
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 25Host ModesFor V=0 (Terse mode), a numeric result code is output with a single trailing <CR> (n
Host Modes26 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23PPP ModeIn PPP mode, the Raven acts as a PPP server, providing an IP address, and DNS serv
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 27Host ModesSLIP does not negotiate the IP with the host, so before making a SLIP connection, the host
Host Modes28 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23When idle, after the time-out has occurred, the Raven is in AT command mode on the serial
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 29Host ModesMulticast UDP Multicast UDP results in any data received from the host serial port being s
Host Modes30 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23The value of S7 (TCP Connection Time-out) specifies the number of seconds to wait, after i
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 31Host Modesas MD5 and MD6 previously accomplished. Setting MD5 and MD6 are still sup-ported, but not
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 32CHAPTER 7 Modbus/BSAP Configuration The Raven supports Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU, BSAP, and can also
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 33Modbus/BSAP ConfigurationTelemetry Telemetry is an automated communications process by which data is
Contentsiv Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23CHAPTER 4 IP Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modbus/BSAP Configuration34 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23motion control, process control, Distributed Control System and complex net
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 35Modbus/BSAP ConfigurationConfiguring the Raven at the Polling Host for Modbus on UDP You can use eit
Modbus/BSAP Configuration36 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23FIGURE 4. Wireless ACE: MD Configuration • ATMD13: Modbus ASCII• ATMD23:
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 37Modbus/BSAP ConfigurationIn the Host Raven’s configuration, instead of IP address for the Addr List
Modbus/BSAP Configuration38 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23In Wireless ACE, select Misc in the side menu. Set the destination port (S5
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 39Modbus/BSAP ConfigurationRTU settings Other parameters may need to be changed, but this is dependent
Modbus/BSAP Configuration40 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23FIGURE 10. RTU to Raven setup FIGURE 11. Power Connections
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 41CHAPTER 8 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) The Raven can be configured as an SNMP agent and
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)42 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Management Information Base (MIB) The management informatio
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 43Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)Security Level *SNMPSECLVL sets the security level and whic
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 vContentsIDs to IPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)44 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23FIGURE 3. Wireless ACE: Changing the Raven Password - Menu
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 45Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)Trap Destination *SNMPTRAPDEST needs to be set with the des
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 46CHAPTER 9 Hardware Installation Your AirLink Raven should be mounted in a position that allows easy
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 47Hardware InstallationConnecting power Your Raven can be used with either DC (available in most auto
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 48APPENDIX 1 Specifications for the Raven CDMAPhysical Characteristics: • Weight: < 1 lb.• Size: 3”
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 49• Humidity: 5%-95% Non-condensing Power Management: • Low power consumption • Dormant connection (id
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Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 51APPENDIX 2 Mounting KitAn optional accessory for your modem is a mounting kit. The bracket is desig
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Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 53APPENDIX 3 AT CommandsJust as with a Hayes compatible analog modem, the Raven parameters can all be
Contentsvi Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 Basic Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23FIGURE 1. Wireless ACE: Using AT Commands To set or commit the changes in the modem, use the Writ
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 55Start>All Programs>Accessories>Communications>HyperTerminal1. Choose a name for your con
56 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23FIGURE 5. HyperTerminal: AT mode via Telnet 4. Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 572. Select COM1 for the Connect Using. FIGURE 7. HyperTerminal: Comport Setting 3. Change the Bits
58 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23• Some commands have specific parameters while other commands will take whatever your type. • Accep
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 59TABLE 1. Information and StatusCommand Details I[n]n=0 Product name (for example, Raven).n=1 The Ra
60 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23TABLE 2. For most of the commands in the rest of the tables, you can query the current status of the
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 61 Basic Commands These commands are common to most communication devices using AT Com-mands.TABLE 3.
62 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23ActivationThe preferred method of activating (provisioning) the modem is using the Setup Wizard. Ho
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 63TABLE 4. Activation (Provisioning)Command Parameters Details OPRG=n n=0 or 1 Enables/disables over
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 1CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Raven CDMA The Raven's rugged form factor is ideal for industrial and
64 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Cellular Network The Raven’s cellular network is the connection to CDMA and remote devices or comput
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 65Local Network and Host Modes The Local network for the Raven is the one to which it is connected phy
66 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23TABLE 6. Local Network and Host Modes Command Parameters Details +++The "+" is ASCII 0x2
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 67S0=n n=0 | 1 | 2 | 3 This register determines how the Raven responds to an incoming TCP connection r
68 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23S51=n n=0 | ASCII codePAD data forwarding character. 0 : No forwarding character. ASCII code of char
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 69TCPS=n n = minutes (TCPS=0) or seconds (TCPS=1)TCP connection time-out (TCPS) units. Specifies a tim
70 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23*CTSE=n n=0 or 1 Clear To Send Enable This feature asserts CTS when there is a network con-nection.
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 71*HOSTPEERIP =d.d.d.d d.d.d.d=local or peer IP of modem Set or query the IP address that can be used
72 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Direct CommunicationDirect Communication can be used with the Raven to contact other Internet device
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 73TelnetIt is possible to communicate with the Raven across a TCP/IP network. Telnet pro-vides a termi
Introduction to Raven CDMA2 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23CDMA Overview Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) provides a digital cellu
74 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23TABLE 8. Direct CommunicationCommand Parameters Details D[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp]or D[method][@na
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 75 S53=[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp]method = P - UDP T - TCP N - Telnetd.d.d.d = IP address or name pp
76 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Time/DateTime and Date in the Raven is set to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Time is expressed in
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 77Friends ModeFriends Mode can limit access to the Raven from the Carrier network and the Inter-net.
78 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23KeepaliveKeepalive (page 21) allows the Raven to stay connected to the cellular network even when th
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 79IP ManagerIP Manager (page 15) is a service from AirLink which allows a Raven with a dynamic IP to b
80 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23*IPMGRKEYn=[key] n= 1 or 2key = 128-bit key in hexadeci-mal [32 hex characters] Sets the 128-bit ke
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82 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23Logging The Raven allows several different levels of logging. ModbusModbus, commonly used with tele
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 83TABLE 16. Modbus Settings Command Parameters Details IPL=n n=0 or 1 IP List Dial This allows acces
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 3Introduction to Raven CDMAUsing CDMA to Communicate with Your Equipment There are two types of addres
84 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23MVMSK=hh hh=hex value 00 - no mask, all 8 bits (default) 0F - only the low order 4 bits Modbus Varia
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 85SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used to mo
86 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23SMTP/SMSSMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the de facto standard for email transmis-sion across
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 87Caution: Your account with Verizon may not support message sending. For most SMS commands (those no
88 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23*SMTPUSER=[user]Maxi-mum: 40 characters user= username The email account username to authenticate w
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 89Other !DSMS =index[,message]C3210 index= index list (0, 1, 2) message=mes-sage number Deletes one or
90 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23TABLE 19. Other Settings Command Parameters Details *NUMTOIP=n n=0 or 1 Convert 12 digit number to
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 91APPENDIX 4 Example of the MIB trap AIRLINK-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGINIMPORTSObjectNameFROM SNMPv2-SMI
92 Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23status OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 3 }gps OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 4 }-- GENERAL --phoneN
Raven CDMA User Guide for Verizon, version 2.23 93aleosSWVer OBJECT-TYPESYNTAX DisplayStringMAX-ACCESS read-onlySTATUS current ::= { general 5 }a
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