User's Manual

Table Of Contents
Integrator’s Task ____________________________________________ Boomer II User Manual & Integrator’s Guide
Wavenet Technology 20 BM210012WT27
evaluation board allows for maximum flexibility in accessing and
controlling connections into and out of the modem. Wavenet also
provides various software utilities that can help in performing
development tests. See “Testing” on page 67.
Supplementing the test environment, the network operator sometimes
provides a live development network, one separate from the production
network on which you can develop and test your application.
Develop Supporting Applications Software
To develop supporting applications software, perform the following
steps:
Select a communications model
Develop end-to-end applications software
Select a Communications Model
Select a communications model. Most vertical market applications use
fleet host (SCR) connections to a single host, whereas horizontal
applications typically use a gateway to allow connection to the Internet
or other external networks. See “Air Interface Protocols” on page 27.
Develop End-to-End Applications Software
In addition to coding the product-specific features for your application,
you are urged to incorporate RF-specific reporting and monitoring
features, such as received signal strength (RSSI), channel quality, and
in-range/out-of-range conditions. Many applications track the number
of packets sent and received and the various events and status
indicators available from the modem. The Boomer II modem uses a
packetised serial interface (Native Control Language 1.2) to allow the
application to simultaneously monitor RF-related information and
application-specific data.
Test and Approve the Product
To test and approve the product, perform the following steps:
Perform EMI and desense testing
Set up a final test environment
Install and field test the product
Perform EMI and Desense Testing
Proper modem operation requires that you minimize EMI
(electromagnetic interference) radiated from your product’s platform.
Excess noise significantly reduces the wireless modem’s ability to
receive, making the network less likely to be heard.