Sierra Raven EDGE - Manual (Page 120)

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13. Test the Raven Configuration.
Once the modem has been activated and you’ve built the
command string it is recommended that the Raven modem be
tested previous to field installation.
a. Verify that the modem Chan, Link and Reg indicators
are blinking in unison confirming that the modem is
now operating in circuit switched (IS‐95) mode.
Note: The dial test should be
completed with the serial cable
disconnected to verify that no
signaling is required by the
modem. b. Dial the Raven modem telephone number from a land
line and verify that the modem automatically answers
the call with modem tones.
c. Verify outgoing calls.
1. Connect the modem to your computer with a
serial cable. Using a terminal emulation program
(HyperTerminal) set up for 9600bps, 8 data bits, no
parity and 1 stop bit.
2. Enter the command: ATD[phone number] . For the
[phone number], enter a known phone number
including the area code for which you can hear
ring (such as your office phone).
14. Commission the Raven Modem on
Site.
The following steps represent a guideline and makes assump‐
tions that the modem has been verified previously in a
controlled environment.
a. Install the Raven modem verifying that all power and
antenna cables are correctly secured.
b. Verify that the Raven modem powers up and that the
Chan, Link and Reg lights blink in unison.
c. Connect the Raven modem to the laptop computer via
a straight through RS232 cable or connect the serial
cable from the modem to a USB to serial device that
has been previously installed on the laptop.
d. Remove the connection to the Laptop PC and connect
your equipment to the Raven Modem.
e. Have the actual application call your equipment via
the modem telephone number and verify communica‐
tions.