User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- The Integrator’s Task
- Installing the Modem
- Using the Modem Test Jig
- Testing
- Desense
- Application Development
- Message Routing and Migration
- Appendix A - NCL Interface
- Appendix B - Software Development Kit
- SDK Contents
- System Requirements
- SDK Software Architecture
- NCL Application Programmer’s Interface
- Implementation
- Logical Architecture
- Application Interface
- Opening a Session
- Close Session
- Send Data to a Radio Host
- Receive Data From RPM
- Get RPM Status Information
- Set Configuration ITEMS Within the RPM
- Reset RPM
- Register Event Callback Function
- Enable / Disable Events
- Get Error Description
- Register Wakeup Application
- Deregister Wakeup Application
- Switch RPM On/Off
- Send Generic NCL Command To RPM
- Get Software Version
- SCR Application Programmer’s Interface
- A
- Appendix C – Sample programs
- Appendix D - Wavenet Application Loader
- Appendix E - Numeric Conversion Chart
- Appendix F - Specifications
- Appendix H - Glossary
Testing ___________________________________________________ Boomer II User Manual & Integrator’s Guide
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Application Software
Tests need to verify the communications links between the host and the
modem and between the modem and the network, as follows:
Software Driver Configuration
Ensure that the host product can enable the modem serial port to permit
the host and modem to communicate. This test verifies that the driver
software functions well and is configured properly.
Network Configuration
Determine if the host can use the modem to communicate with a
DataTAC
®
network. This test uses existing network software in an
attempt to communicate with a specific network.
The final application must be able to respond correctly under all
adverse network conditions, not just the ideal case. To achieve this, the
application software has to be systematically tested against all possible
failure and exception conditions. Situations such as low battery, out of
range, host down, unexpected data, maximum message size, maximum
peak/sustained throughput, and other conditions must not cause the
host application to fail. Each condition must have a specific remedial
action to alleviate it.
Final Assembly
A final assembly test should be performed before shipment to ensure
all components are working properly and issues such as crimped
antenna cables, lose connections, and improper software load are
resolved. During final assembly, the modem may send and receive a
loopback message of maximum size. The successful return of the sent
message proves the product can transmit and receive correctly.
Testing within areas lacking network coverage or for products shipped
to another country requires a different approach. Wavenet can help you
set up a closed loop final test system, using a base station and PC-based
software to emulate a network.
End User Problem Resolution
When the final product is in the hands of the end user, testing must
quickly isolate the cause of the problem in the field. For example, is the
problem caused by the host device, the modem, the network, the
configuration or a user error? Can the problem be fixed locally or does
the unit need to be returned for service?
It is very time consuming and expensive to send products to service,
especially if the problem is caused by a temporary network or host