Campbell Scientific RavenXTV CDMA Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem - Manual (Page 7)

RavenXTV CDMA Sierra Wireless
Cellular Modem
1. General Description
This manual provides information for interfacing the Sierra Wireless
RavenXTV cellular modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers. A Sierra
Wireless CD ships with the modem that includes Sierra Wireless manuals and
software utilities. Sierra Wireless manuals referenced in this manual include:
AceManagerGuide.pdf
Raven_XT_UserGuide.pdf
Raven_XT_QuickStart.pdf
The RavenXTV digital cellular modem is manufactured by Sierra Wireless for
use on the Verizon Wireless Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)/1xRTT
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 5.1,
Configuring the Raven for Dynamic IP) to translate a (domain name) to a
dynamic IP address, so that the Raven can be contacted by name as if it
had a static IP.
A Verizon account can be setup for a Static or Dynamic IP address; a Static IP
is preferred. Generally, there is a one-time-per-customer charge to activate a
Static IP account. Once activated, additional Static IP accounts may be added
at no additional charge.
Template files from CSI’s website ( www.campbellsci.com/downloads ) are used
to configure the RavenXTV modem to function as a serial server or in Point-to-
Point protocol (PPP).
2. Establish Cellular Service
2.1 RavenXTV Cellular Coverage/Service Requirements
What you need:
Verizon Wireless CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO coverage at the datalogger site. For a
coverage map, refer to:
www.verizonwireless.com plans / coverage maps.
CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO Static IP or Dynamic IP account established at Verizon
Wireless. Verizon’s Broadband Access Plan is recommended. You will need
to request ‘unrestricted IP’.
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