Specifications

RavenXTG Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem

• 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.

5. Program the RavenXTG Modem

It is recommended that the modem be provisioned and tested in the office

(assuming there is cellular coverage) rather than in the field.

The AceManager software utility is used to configure settings in the modem

and to load the GPRS/EDGE template file. The AceManager utility can be

found on the CD included with the modem, or can be downloaded from Sierra

Wireless’s website: www.Sierra Wireless.com/support

Campbell Scientific’s “Raven GPRS/EDGE Template 115200” file for

dataloggers that support 115200 baud (e.g. CR1000), or “Raven GPRS/EDGE

Template 9600” file for dataloggers that support a maximum baud rate of 9600

(e.g. CR10X). The template file configures the modem to be compatible with

CSI dataloggers. The template files are available from Campbell Scientific’s

Website: www.campbellsci.com/downloads

5.1 Using AceManager to Configure the Modem

To install AceManager from the Sierra Wireless CD, click on the

“AceManager” link under “Modem Utilities” and follow the prompts. Once

the application has been installed, it can be run from the Windows Start menu

or from the icon on the desktop.

Connect the Raven to a serial RS232 port on the PC with a direct RS-232

cable. Also connect the antenna, and 12 V power.