User's Manual

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Integrator’s Task ____________________________________________ Boomer II User Manual & Integrator’s Guide

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 73.

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 (SCR) connections to a single Enterprise Server Application,

whereas horizontal applications typically use a gateway to allow

connection to the Internet or other external networks. See “Air

Interface Protocols” on page 25.

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.