User guide

Hardware Installation of the Raven XT
Rev 3.0D Jul.09 19
Note: When using a DC power
source (such as a solar cell),
Sierra Wireless recommends
placing a fuse (1-2 Amp) on the
line close to the power source to
protect your power source from
possible surges due to shorts or
other line issues.
TheDCpowercablepositiveleadshouldbeconnectedtothe
batteryorpowersourcepositiveterminal.Thepowercable
negativeleadshouldbeconnectedtothebatteryorpower
sourcenegativeterminal.
Tip: The DC power cable has a white wire lead in addition to the
power positive and negative. This is for a feature not present in the
Raven line modems. In the Raven XT, the white wire lead has no
function and can be ignored.
Warning: Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect
equipment unless power has been switched off or
the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Connecting to a Computer or
other Device
Figure 4-3: USB
YourRavenXT’sfull‐speed(12Mbit)USB2.0portcanbe
connecteddirectlytomostcomputersorotherdevicesusinga
standardfull‐speedUSB2.0cable.Ifthecomputerordevice
youareconnectingorthecableisnotratedforfull‐speed,the
modemwillcommunicateata
reducedspeedtomatch.The
RavenXTfunctionsasadevice,notahost.
Whenitisconnectedtoacomputer,theUSBportshouldbe
seenasaCOMportorEthernetportaftertheapplicabledriver
isinstalled.
TheRavenXThasastandard mini‐Bconnector.
Warning: The USB port can only be used in a non-
hazardous environment.