Instruction manual

Raven X-HSPA Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem
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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. Connect the red lead wire to 12 V, and the black lead to G (ground). The
white wire lead has no function and can be ignored.
5 Program the Modem
The Sierra Wireless AceManager software is used to program the modem:
It is recommended that the modem be provisioned and tested in the office (assuming
cellular coverage) rather than in the field.
The recommended way to configure a Raven X modem is to connect the modem
directly to your computer using the Serial port. The AceManager utility is available
from Sierra Wireless’s website (www.sierrawireless.com/support).
AceManager is used to configure settings in the modem and load Campbell
Scientific's Raven X-HSPA template file. Campbell Scientific’s “Raven X-HSPA
Bell Template 115200”, “Raven X-HSPA Telus Template 115200” or “Raven X-
HSPA Rogers Template 115200” files are for dataloggers that support 115200 baud
(e.g. CR1000). The template files configure the modem to be compatible with CSI
dataloggers and the respective networks. Template files are available from Campbell
Scientific’s Website: www.campbellsci.ca/download.
5.1 Indicator Lights
When your Raven X is connected to power and an antenna, there is a specific pattern
to the lights to indicate its operation mode.
x Network – Indicates a successful connection to the cellular network with an IP
address given and a channel acquired.