R a v e n a n d P in P o i n t CD M A User Guide Version 1.12 AirLink Communications, Inc.
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Preface Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1 1.1 CDMA2000 1X ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Raven Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.3 PinPoint Product Overview.............................................................................
.10 Configuring the Polling Host Application Raven ....................................... 34 Configuring the Remote Ravens 7 35 PinPoint Notes .................................................................................... 36 7.1 Low-power Mode ............................................................................................ 36 7.1.1 Effect on Modem State 36 7.2 Real-Time Clock Sync.................................................................................... 36 7.
13.2 Power Specifications: ................................................................................... 66 13.3 Environmental: ............................................................................................ 66 13.4 Status LED Display: .................................................................................... 67 13.5 RF Features: ................................................................................................ 67 13.6 Application Interface Features: .....
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide WARNING The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter and must not have a gain exceeding 2 dBi. 1 Introduction This manual covers information for first-time setup and configuration of your AirLink CDMA modems, as well as technical details on this modem. The modem may be remotely configured.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 1.2 Raven Product Overview The AirLink Raven CDMA is a rugged, full duplex 1xRTT CDMA modem that provides wireless transport capabilities for fixed and mobile applications. CDMA is an efficient and secure wireless technology that works well for fixed or mobile applications. The Raven's rugged form factor is ideal for industrial and commercial applications that require real-time communications.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 2 Network Connection The AirLink Raven and PinPoint CDMA modems are capable of providing network connections for 1xRTT, Circuit Switched and SMS data. 2.1 Internet (TCP/IP) Connections via 1xRTT When using the AirLink CDMA modems, remote access to is done via a PPP (TCP/IP) connection to the CDMA network. The CDMA carrier actually provides Internet connectivity, and, therefore, it becomes the ISP for that session.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 If the host establishes a PPP link to the AirLink modem, a second PPP link is created between the modem and the host. IP packets can then be sent to and received from the 1xRTT network. IP IP PPP PPP CDMA 1xRTT Network If the host device is to send and receive data via the Raven, then the Raven can be configured to used either one of the UDP or TCP packet assembly/disassembly modes.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 3 Modem Configuration Modem configuration of the AirLink CDMA modems can be performed using the Wireless Ace application, or a terminal emulation program like HyperTerminal in Windows, or using a telnet application. 3.1 Local Configuration 1. Attach the antennas, DB-9 cable and power to the back of the modem. 2. Power on the modem, and ensure the On light is lit. 3. Attach the modem to the back of the PC with the provided DB-9 cable.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 6. For "Connect using" select the COM port that the modem is on (do not select a modem driver), then select OK. 7. Select 115200 for the "Bits per second." Ensure Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop bits: 1 and Flow control: Hardware. Then select OK. (These are the factory default settings for a Raven CDMA modem. If you get garbled characters when typing AT commands, change these settings and reconnect to the modem.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 8. Type AT followed by [Enter]. You should receive an "OK" in response. 9. Type ATI1 followed by [Enter]. This displays the modem firmware version and you should also see "AirLink Communications, Inc." in it which ensures you are talking to the Raven CDMA modem. (If not, try changing COM ports.) Other AT commands may now be issued to the modem. See Section 5 for a list of AT commands 3.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 If however the Reg light is not lit, your modem may need to be configured with a phone number and other parameters. Or if you have service ordered and a phone number for your modem, you may add these parameters yourself for some carrier accounts by doing the following: • Connect up to configure the modem as in Section 3.1. • If you are unfamiliar with using AT commands, please review Section 5 first.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 NAMVAL = “NAM Value” The NAMVAL command has (3) functions: Setting the Active Account index The modem supports two accounts. One is always the ‘active’ account. Using the parameter followed by a 0 or 1 will set the active account to be used.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 2. Enter the name of the connection and select OK. 3. Select TCP/IP (Winsock) for "Connect using." (Note: Early versions of Windows do not have this option in HyperTerminal. The Command Prompt application telnet.exe can be used or any other telnet application.) 4. For the "Host address" enter the IP address of the modem. (AT*NETIP? will reveal the current device IP address.) 5. For the "Port Number" use 2332.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 7. If the correct parameters have been entered, and the modem is currently online, you will get a "Password" prompt as shown above. 8. Enter 12345 (default password) and press [Enter]. You will receive an OK. Now you may enter any AT commands to the modem as you would if you were doing a local connection to the modem. See Section 5 for AT commands and their options. You may want to set local echo in your terminal emulator to see what you type as you type.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 4 Windows Dial-Up Networking Setup This section describes the setup of Windows to enable communications over the CDMA 1xRTT network. Windows 2000 is used as the example because it the one Windows OS revision that carries the most similarity to both Windows 98 as well as Windows XP. 4.1 Add Windows Modem Driver 4.1.1 Setup Modem • Connect the modem to the computer with the DB-9 cable. • Plug in the AC adapter, connect the antenna(s) and power on the modem.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 4. Check "Don't detect my modem..." and select Next. 5. Select "(Standard Modem Types)" from the Manufacturers and then select "Standard 33600 bps Modem" under Models. 6. Select Next. AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 7. Check Selected Ports, then select the COM port the modem is connected to and select Next. 8. Select Finish to exit the "Install New Modem" wizard. 9. You should see the modem added to the correct COM port. 10. To set the modem speed on the driver, highlight the modem driver and select Properties. 11. Ensure the "Maximum Port Speed" is set to 115200, which is the default value of the Raven CDMA. 12. Select OK to exit. AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 4.2 Windows Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Configuration This section describes how to setup a Windows Dial-up Networking connection using an AirLink CDMA Modem. Windows 2000 Professional was used in this example. The connection uses PPP to communicate to the modem and gain access the Internet.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 3. When the Connection Wizard starts, select Next. 4. Select "Dial-up to private network" and select Next. 5. Check the box next to "Modem – Standard 33600bps" and select Next. AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 6. Enter the 1xRTT Access number: #19788 and then select Next. (Note: the Phone Number may vary, depending on your carrier.) 7. Select whether you want all users or just yourself to have access to this connection, and select Next. 8. Enter 1xRTT for the name of the connection. If you want to add an icon for this connection on the desktop, check "Add a shortcut to my desktop." 9. Select Finish to exit the "Network Connection Wizard.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 12. Examine the General tab settings. 13. “Connect using” should have a check next to “Modem – Standard 33600bps Modem (COMx).” 14. “Phone number” should equal the 1xRTT Access Number provided by the carrier. 15. Uncheck "Use dialing rules" and check “Show icon in taskbar when connected.” 16. Select the Configure button. 17. Maximum Speed: 115200. 18. Check Enable hardware flow control. 19. Uncheck all other options. 20. Select OK. 21.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 22. Check or Uncheck options as your application requires. 23. Set the "Redialing options" that will meet your needs. Note: The options shown here should work for most applications. Consult your Network Administrator for more help on connection options. 24. Select the Security tab. 25. Select “Advanced (custom settings).” AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 26. Set "Data encryption" to "No encryption (server will disconnect if it requires encryption)." 27. For "Logon security" check “Allow these protocols.” 28. Check the following options: • Unencrypted password (PAP) • Shiva Password Authentication Protocol (SPAP) • Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) • Microsoft CHAP (MS-CHAP) (Do not check “Allow older MS-CHAP for W95 servers.”) • Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2) 29. Select OK.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 31. Type of dial-up server should show “PPP: Windows 95/98/NT 4/2000, Internet.” 32. Select the Settings button. 33. Uncheck all three of the PPP Settings options. 34. Select OK. 35. In the Components section of the Networking tab, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) should be checked. 36. Select (highlight) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then select Properties. AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 37. "Obtain an IP address automatically" should be checked. 38. Normally, DNS server addresses are provided during PPP negotiations. If it is necessary for you to enter DNS entries, check/enable "Use the following DNS server addresses" and put in the proper addresses. (See your carrier or Network Admin for details.) 39. Select the Advanced button. 40. Check Use default gateway on remote network and Use IP header compression. AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 41. Select OK. 42. Leave the options under the Sharing tab unchecked. 43. Select OK. 4.3 Making a 1xRTT Data Connection This section shows what to expect when dialing a 1xRTT data connection. 1. Go to Network and Dial-Up Connections and double-click on the 1xRTT icon. 2. For non-Sprint service, enter the User name and Password provided by the carrier for the account.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Once connected, you will see the connection status displayed in the System Tray on the Task Bar. AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 5 Dynamic IP Addresses Many modern wireless data technologies use dynamic IP addresses rather than static IP addresses. This poses a problem for AirLink customers since they cannot contact their modems unless their addresses are known. AirLink offers a family of solutions designed for the different situations existing with our customers. One of the solutions, an IPManager System that implements a wireless Dynamic Domain Name Server, DDNS.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 5.1 IPManager and Dynamic DNS Updates The IPManager system provides a mechanism to implement a wireless Dynamic DNS service. If the IPManager settings are configured, the modem will send IP change notification messages to AirLink IPManager servers. These servers will then acknowledge the notifications and dynamically update a DNS server, thus allowing users to access a modem by domain name.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 host connected via the serial link, you could set AT*IPMANAGER2=ppp-peer to cause updates to be sent to the serial host. AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 6 Serial Communication Modes In this section the following terminology is used: Host: This is the computer or terminal that is attached to the serial port of the Raven. Also known as the DTE. Modem: The Raven. The DCE to the host. OEM Modem: The embedded communications transceiver module. Server: A computer to which a Raven is communicating wirelessly.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 6.1 AT Mode AT commands are used to configure the modem, command it to do something, or query a setting. AT commands must always be terminated by (ASCII character 0x0D). If E=1 (Echo On), the AT command (including the terminating ) will be output before any responses defined in the next section. Response Framing Two settings affect the format of AT command output: V (Verbose) and Q (Quiet).
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Using a private IP insulates the PPP client from changes in IP addresses of the underlying network, as the AirLink modem will perform basic NAT-like address translation on all packets. If a public IP address is being used, any changes in the IP (as determined by the wireless network) will result in the PPP link to the host being disconnected, requiring the host to reinitiate it.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 UDP packet assembly is affected by the values of S50 (PAD Forwarding Timeout) and S51 (PAD Forwarding Character). Data received in the serial buffer will be transmitted when the idle inter-character timeout specified in S50 (in tenths of seconds) occurs or when a character is received that matches S51 (if non-zero). The host can exit UDP mode by deactivating DTR (if S211=0 or &D2) or by issuing the +++ escape sequence. 6.4.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Although it adds reliability, the simple implementation of the Reliable UDP mode in the modem does not check for duplicate packets. 6.4.3 Multicast UDP [Raven Only Feature] Multicast UDP results in any data received from the host serial port being sent to all the clients in the Modbus list. The remote port number is taken from S53. To avoid flooding the network, the packets are sent to each client with a 20ms pause in between.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 The TCP session will be terminated if no data is transmitted or received for the time interval specified in TCPT and TCPS. TCPT is the number of minutes [TCPS=0] or seconds [TCPS=1] used for this idle timeout. TCPT should never be 0 when using the TCP mode. A broken TCP session can result in the modem being left with a TCP half-open connection that can only be terminated with a reset.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 6.8 SLIP Mode SLIP mode is entered be using the “AT\ASLIP” command. As in PPP Mode, the IP address that the host assumes is affected by the setting of S300. SLIP does not negotiate the IP with the host, so before making a SLIP connection, the host SLIP driver must be configured to use the IP specified by querying S110. The host can exit SLIP mode by deactivating DTR (if S211=0 or &D2) or issuing the +++ AT escape sequence.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 ATMLISTX1B=123.456.133.45 Continue until all the remotes are entered. There can be a total of 20 remote ID/Local addresses entered into a Raven. Note a special build Raven Modbus Host version is available that allows up to 100 entries in the list. Remember to save the entries with AT&W. If Using Dynamic IPs The host Raven should be configured to report its current IP to a DDNS server so the remote Ravens can use DDNS to obtain the host Raven’s IP.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 A new IP update will be sent anytime the remote Raven detects that its IP has changed. A periodic update is a redundant process that guarantees the host Raven will be updated in the event the host Raven loses its IP list for any reason or the remote Raven’s IP is changed or dropped without notification to the remote Raven. Configure the frequency the IP update will be occur.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 RAP commands on port 17335 and not TAIP commands on port 21000. To accept TAIP commands, *PPGPSR would have to be set to F0. 7.4 RAP Poll Command The RAP poll command can be issued by the local client (i.e. PPP/SLIP peer) to force a new local report to be transmitted in response. If a RAP poll command is not from the IP of the PPP/SLIP peer (i.e. IP in S110), the poll will be performed normally (i.e. the response will go to the server at *PPIP). 7.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 7.6 NMEA Reports PinPoints can be configured to output reports containing the NMEA sentences received from the GPS unit. NMEA reporting is configured by setting the reporting type (*PPGPSR or *PPLATSR) to E0 or E1. Specifying the report type as E0 will output the GGA and VTG NMEA sentences, while E1 will output the GGA, RMC, and VTG NMEA sentences.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 8 PinPoint Specific AT Commands These AT commands are specific to the AirLink PinPoint. Command Description DTRP=n [?] Set or query the DTR power control. n = 0: Ignore DTR for power control n = 1: Enter low power mode when DTR is low n = 2: Enter low power mode when DTR is high NOTE: Also see PTMR GPSn Send NMEA GPS strings out serial link. ATGPS will cause the NMEA GGA, RMC, and VTG GPS strings to output to the serial port one time.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *MF=hh [?] Set or query GPS format, where hh is a hex value; 8E (transmit Lat/Long/Dir/Vel/Time in binary) or 8F. *POWERMODE? Displays the current power state/mode. Possible values returned are: INITIAL – the modem is in the initial 5 minutes since power up, so power down event will be ignored. ON – regular power on, i.e. a power down is not pending.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *PPMINTIME=n [?] Specifies the minimum amount of time between reports generated due to either the time interval (*PPTIME) or the distance interval (*PPDIST). This is useful to limit network traffic and make more efficient use of bandwidth. This can be used in conjunction with store and forward. n = number of seconds [0-65535] to wait between sending time or distance triggered reports.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *PPSNFR=n [?] Store and Forward Reliability GPS reports will be retransmitted if not acknowledged by the server. n = 0: SnF reliability is disabled n = 1: SnF reliability is enabled *PPTAIPID=xxx [?] Sets/queries the TAIP ID. This ID is returned in TAIP reports if it has been negotiated with the TAIP client. This value is only used in conjunction with TAIP emulation mode (*PPGPSR=F0).
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 9 Using AT Commands Use a terminal emulation program to connect up to the modem either locally (via the serial port of a computer) or remotely (over an existing internet connection on a PC to the modem at a remote location). Set up to connect to the modem by either method described in Section 0. Sample AT Commands Here is an example of entering AT commands, changing some settings, saving and resetting the modem.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 9.2 Raven and PinPoint AT Command Reference Command Description +++ AT Escape sequence (not preceded by AT). If modem is in a data mode, this sequence causes the modem to reenter AT command mode. There must be 1 second of idle time on the serial port before and after the sequence. Note that the “+” is ASCII character 0x2B. NOTE: The detection of this sequence is disabled if DAE=1 A/ Re-execute last command.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description DAE=n [?] Disable AT Escape Sequence detection n = 0: Enable +++ AT escape sequence detection. n = 1: Disable +++ AT escape sequence detection. En Toggle AT command echo mode. n = 0: Echo Off n = 1: Echo On. FM=n [?] Friends Mode – Only allow specified IPs to access the modem n = 0: Disable Friends mode n = 1: Enable Friends mode – Only packets from friends will be accepted (see below); packets from other IP addresses are ignored.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description MDhh [?] Set or query the modem's default power-up mode hh (hex byte) = When the modem is power-cycled, it may enter the mode specified by this command after 5 seconds. On startup, typing ATMD0 within 5 seconds changes the mode to normal.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description S50=n [?] Set or query data forwarding idle timeout. n = tenths of seconds. (Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode) S51=n [?] Set or query PAD data forwarding character. n = 0: no forwarding character n = other: ASCII code of character that causes data to be forwarded. (Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode.) S53= [method]d.d.d.d[/ppppp] [?] Set or query Destination IP address, port, and method. These are used as defaults for the D (Dial) AT command.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description S211=n [?] Ignore DTR. For applications or situations where hardware control of the DTR signal is not possible, the modem can be configured to ignore DTR. When Ignore DTR is enabled, the modem operates as if the DTR signal is always asserted. n=0 [default]: Use hardware DTR. [&D2] n=1: Ignore DTR. [&D0] n=3: Ignore DTR and assert DSR. This value is deprecated, and it is recommended to use &S to control the DSR instead.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description &L, Set serial line parameters (see S23) &Sn [?] Set DSR mode. n = 0: Always assert DSR n = 1: Assert DSR when in a data mode (UDP, TCP, PPP, or SLIP) (Default). n = 2: Assert DSR when the modem has network coverage. Note: Although deprecated, S211 can also be used to request that DSR is always asserted. If S211 is set to 3 and &S is changed to a non-zero value, S211 will be changed to 1.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *CTSE=n [?] Clear To Send Enable This feature asserts CTS when there is a network connection. Note: Flow control (AT\Q) will override this indication, so if you want to use CTS to indicate network coverage, flow control has to be off (AT\Q0). RS232 voltage levels: Positive = Network coverage, Negative = no coverage. n = 0: Disabled (Default). n = 1: Enable assertion of CTS when there is network coverage.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *DOMAIN=[name] [?] (was *DOMAINSUFFIX) Domain (or domain zone) which the modem is in. This value is used during name resolutions if a fully qualified name is not provided and also for DNS updates. This value can be up to 20 characters long. If *DOMAIN=eairlink.com, then when ATDT@remote1 is entered, the fully qualified name remote1.eairlink.com will be used to perform a DNS query to resolve the name to an IP address.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *IPMGRKEYn=[key][?] Sets the 128-bit key to use to authenticate the IP update notifications. If the key’s value is all zeros, a default key will be used. If all the bytes in the key are set to FF, then no key will be used (i.e. the IP change notifications will not be authenticated). AT*IPMGRKEY1 is used to set the key to use with AT*IPMANAGER1, while AT*IPMGRKEY2 is used to the key with AT*IPMANAGER2.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *NETPHONE? Query the device’s phone number, if applicable or obtainable. *NETPW=pw [?] The password that is used to login to the wireless network, when required. *NETRSSI? Returns the current RSSI [Receive Signal Strength Indicator] of the modem as a negative dBm value. *NETSTATE? Query the current network state.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Command Description *UALL=n [?] Accepts UDP packets from any IP address when a UDP session is active. If there is no UDP session active, an incoming UDP packet will be treated according to the UDP auto answer and AIP settings. n = 0: No effect (Default). n = 1: Accept UDP data from all IP addresses when in a UDP session. *UDPLAST=n [?] If enabled, sets S53 to the last accepted IP address through UDP auto answer.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 10 Raven Installation This section details the hardware specs of the Raven and mounting it with other hardware, the power requirements, mounting bracket, etc. Mounting the Raven The Raven should be mounted in a position that allows easy routing and access for the cables. There should be no binding or sharp corners in the cable routes. The Raven should be mounted so that the LEDs on the front panel can be easily seen for ease of operational verification.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Figure 2- Snap-in Mounting Bracket AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 10.1.1 Connecting the antenna Install an appropriate external cellular antenna. Connect the antenna to the external jack of the bulkhead jack adapter with an appropriate RF cable. Connect the Raven antenna jack to the interior bulkhead jack with an appropriate RF cable. 10.1.2 Connecting the serial cable Connect the RTU/PLC meter serial port to the Raven serial port with a DB-9 male connector. 10.1.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 RTU LIGHTNING ARRESTOR POWER DUCT TERMINAL BLOCK BATTERY REGULATOR RAVEN BATTERY (BATTERY MOUNTED ON 1/2" THICK PLYWOOD.) Figure 4 Raven mounted in an enclosure with RTU AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Antenna RTU SERIAL PORT CDPD Modem SERIAL PORT CABLE COAX CABLE TNC Lightening Arrestor OUTSIDE ANTENNA CABLE (MOUNTED IN PANEL) Figure 5 - RTU to Raven setup TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE (AC/DC) POWER CONVERTER VOLTAGE REGULATOR 12 VDC DC + DC + 12V BATTERY - - FUSES RTU + CDPD MODEM 1A + GND GND Figure 6 - Power Connections AirLink Communications, Inc.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 11 PinPoint Vehicle Installation This section covers installing a PinPoint CDMA modem into a vehicle in the most optimum way possible, ensuring no future 11.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 11.2 Mounting the PinPoint First locate a place in the vehicle where the PinPoint will go. Make sure the PinPoint will be away from direct exposure to the elements (sun, rain, etc.). Possible locations are: in a trunk where luggage or other items won’t hit it, in the console, or behind the seats in pickup trucks. Ensure the location is secure and will not put the PinPoint in the way of anything. 1. Mount the PinPoint on the provided bracket. 2.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 11.3 Installing the Antennas There are three options for an antenna: • magnetic roof-mount • through glass-mount • permanent mount 1. Mount the GPS Antenna in the vehicle. The less the cable is wrapped and bound together, the better it will perform. Place it on the roof, or on the dash, or rear panel where it has a good view of the sky (greater than a 90° angle view of the sky -- see Figure 2).
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 12 Raven CDMA Technical Specifications 12.1 Quick Look • Supports CDMA2000 1X, IS-95 Circuit Switched CDMA and SMS • Dual-band support for both 800 MHz cellular and 1.9 GHz PCS bands • Rugged aluminum case 12.2 Physical Characteristics • Weight: • Size: 3.3” wide x 2” high x 6.8" long • RF Antenna Connector: 50 Ohm TNC • Serial Interface: RS232 DB-9F < 1 lb. 12.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 12.5 Status LED Display • Channel [Chan] LED Flashing = Searching for a channel On = Found a channel • Link LED Off = No 1x or CDMA service On = 1x or CDMA service is available on this channel • Registration (REG) LED: Off = No PPP link on CDMA network On = PPP link is established on CDMA network and have an IP address. • RSSI LED – Indicates signal strength.
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Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 13 PinPoint CDMA Technical Specifications 13.1 Physical Characteristics: • Weight: • Size: 3.3” wide x 2” high x 6.8" long • RF Antenna Connector: 50 Ohm TNC • Serial Interface: RS232 DB-9F < 2 lb. 13.
Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 13.4 Status LED Display: • Channel [Chan] LED Flashing = Searching for a channel On = Found a channel • Link LED Off = No 1x or CDMA service On = 1x or CDMA service is available on this channel • Registration (REG) LED: Off = No PPP link On = PPP link is established and have an IP address.
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