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User Guide for
Models G3210, G3211, G3310, G3311
Version 1.50
AirLink Communications, Inc.
April 28, 2005

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  • Page 1 User Guide for Models G3210, G3211, G3310, G3311 Version 1.50 AirLink Communications, Inc. April 28, 2005...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice ©Copyright AirLink Communications, Inc, 1993-2005. All rights reserved. Please send comments to: email: pubs@AirLink.com Fax: 510-781-9799 Phone: 510-781-9700 Post: AirLink Communications, Inc. Attention: Technical Publications Dept. 3159 Corporate Place Hayward, CA 94545...
  • Page 3 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. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the AirLink Communications modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the AirLink modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ..................1 Raven Product Overview ................2 PinPoint Product Overview................3 Network Connection ..............4 Internet (TCP/IP) Connections via GPRS ............ 4 Data Connections................... 4 Modem Configuration ..............6 Modem Activation ..................6 Modem Tools ....................
  • Page 6 Low-power Mode ..................25 7.1.1 Effect on Modem State Real-Time Clock Sync .................. 25 Different Local and Remote Report types ..........25 Inputs ......................25 RAP Poll Command ..................27 TAIP Emulation................... 27 NMEA Reports ..................... 31 Using AT Commands ..............36 General AT Commands ................
  • Page 7 13.2 Power Specifications ..................75 13.3 Environmental ..................... 75 13.4 RF Features ....................75 13.5 Status LED Display ..................76 13.6 Application Interface Features ..............76 Appendix A. Windows Dial-Up Networking Setup ......77 Add Windows Modem Driver .................. 77 Setup Modem Add Modem Driver Windows Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Configuration ..........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS 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 co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 1.

  • Page 10: Raven Product Overview

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 1.1 Raven Product Overview The AirLink Raven GPRS is a rugged, full duplex GPRS modem that provides wireless transport capabilities for fixed and mobile applications. GPRS 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.

  • Page 11: Pinpoint Product Overview

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 1.2 PinPoint Product Overview The AirLink PinPoint GPRS is a rugged, full duplex GSM/GPRS modem that provides wireless transport capabilities for fixed and mobile applications. GPRS is an efficient and secure wireless technology that works well for fixed or mobile applications.

  • Page 12: Network Connection

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 2. Network Connection The AirLink GPRS modems are capable of providing network connections for GPRS and SMS data. 2.1 Internet (TCP/IP) Connections via GPRS When using a Raven or PinPoint GPRS modem, remote access to is done via a PPP (TCP/IP) connection to the GPRS network.
  • Page 13 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 If the host establishes a PPP link to the Raven, a second PPP link is created between the Raven and the host. IP packets can then be sent to and received from the GPRS network.

  • Page 14: Modem Configuration

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 3. Modem Configuration A modem needs specific parameters entered into it before it can operate on its wireless network. Before connecting a modem to a wireless network, these parameters will be necessary from your wireless provider: •...

  • Page 15: Modem Tools

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Modem Tools Modem parameters can be entered either using the AirLink Setup Wizard or AT commands. The Setup Wizard is the easiest and recommended method of automating the process, ensuring you have all the data you need from your provider. You are walked through the settings, and some of them are automatically provided for you.

  • Page 16: Airlink Setup Wizard

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 The latest versions of these tools can be downloaded from www.AirLink.com. 3.2.1 AirLink Setup Wizard The AirLink Setup Wizard automates several procedures for initially setting up a modem. They are: • Obtain the latest modem firmware and update the modem with it. •...

  • Page 17: Wireless Ace

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Run the tool, and follow each screen, providing the data you have obtained from your provider. The tool can be run multiple times, so you may reconfigure a modem, or do one step such as adding a DUN connection. Detailed instructions for the AirLink Setup Wizard are available as Activation Instructions for a particular provider.

  • Page 18: Aceview

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Example of Wireless Ace 3G viewing the status of a modem. Ace can use the COM port on a PC to communicate with a modem that has not been activated yet. For advanced users, the parameters for a modem can be added for initial configuration.
  • Page 19 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 download this utility obtain AceView User Guide, www.AirLink.com. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 11 April 28, 2005...

  • Page 20: Dynamic Ip Addresses

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 4. 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.

  • Page 21: Ipmanager And Dynamic Dns Updates

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 4.1 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 access...
  • Page 22 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 no PPP (or SLIP) peer (i.e. modem is not in PPP or SLIP mode), then “ppp-peer” will resolve to 0.0.0.0. If, for example, you wanted to report IP address changes to the host connected via the serial link, you could set AT*IPMANAGER2=ppp-peer to cause updates to be sent to the serial host.

  • Page 23: Keepalive Feature

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 5. Keepalive Feature It is not uncommon for a modem to be disconnected from the cellular network after an extended period of inactivity. Keepalive is used to test and maintain the network connectivity between the AirLink modem and the carrier.

  • Page 24: Serial Communication Modes

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 6. Serial Communication Modes In this section the following terminology is used: This is the computer or terminal that is attached to the serial port of Host: the Raven. Also known as the DTE. Modem: The Raven.

  • Page 25: At Mode

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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 <CR> (ASCII character 0x0D). If E=1 (Echo On), the AT command (including the terminating <CR>) will be output before any responses defined in the next section.

  • Page 26: Passthru Mode

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 can be defined with the command AT*HOSTPRIVIP=192.168.100.33 substituting the desired IP address. 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.

  • Page 27: Udp Auto Answer

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 The modem is in AT mode [not in a current UDP or TCP session] 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).

  • Page 28: Multicast Udp [Raven Only Feature]

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 the Destination IP and Port in each to point to each other. Serial data will then be sent reliably between the two Although it adds reliability, the simple implementation of the Reliable UDP mode in the modem does not check for duplicate packets.

  • Page 29: Tcp Auto Answer

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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.

  • Page 30: Slip Mode

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Remote Ravens

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 ATMLISTX1B=123.456.133.45 Continue until all the remotes are entered. There can be a total of 100 remote ID/Local addresses entered into a Raven. 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.
  • Page 32 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 remote Raven’s IP is changed or dropped without notification to the remote Raven. Configure the frequency the IP update will be occur. AT*IPMGRUPDATE[1|2]=n where n = minutes [0-255] Other parameters may need to be changed, but this is dependent on the RTU type being used.

  • Page 33: Pinpoint Notes

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 7. PinPoint Notes 7.1 Low-power Mode A PinPoint can be configured to enter a low power mode in order to conserve a vehicle’s battery life. The PinPoint can power down when the voltage to the modem drops below a configured threshold (caused by the vehicle being turned off), or when DTR changes (usually a contact or voltage controlled by the key switch, signaling when the vehicle is turned off).
  • Page 34 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 AT*DTR This turns on the DTR (pin 4) digital sensing in the modem. AT*RTS This turns on the RTS (pin 7) digital sensing in the modem. Wiring Connect a standard RS232 cable to the PinPoint DB9 serial port. To use the DTR switch, wire in a Normally Open switch between DTR (Pin 4) and signal GND (Pin 5), the modem external case, or power ground.

  • Page 35: Rap Poll Command

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 These report types are for indicating the state change of either RTS or DTR. For the input reports, will send one of the following reports for input changes: Input New Value GPS Report Type 0x20 0x21 0x22...
  • Page 36 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 The TAIP data stream provided by the modem will be raw serial (ASCII) format. Here is an example: Begin Message: >RPV >RPV19277+3508570- Seconds into the day (5 Bytes): 19277 0806260100002632;*75< Latitude in Degrees (8 Bytes): +3508570 >RPV19282+3508571- Longitude in Degrees (9 Bytes):...
  • Page 37 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 AT*PPIP=10.0.0.2 (sets the local IP address to which TAIP reports will be sent via the PPP connection) AT*PPPORT=21000 (sets the local port to which TAIP reports will be sent via the PPP connection) AT*HOSTPEERIP=10.0.0.2 (sets the PinPoints local IP address to 10.0.0.2) If the PinPoint’s settings are configured as noted above, the following behavior from the PinPoint can be expected:...
  • Page 38 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 The TAIP emulation will accept the following TAIP message types: “SRM” allows the client to set reporting mode configuration. The report mode configuration is not stored in non-volatile memory and such should be reset upon a unit reset.

  • Page 39: Nmea Reports

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 The delta distance value specified in the message is Configure the automatic converted to hundreds of meters reporting of PV and stored as *PPDIST. The (Position/Velocity) based on maximum time interval is stored the Distance traveled and a as *PPTIME.
  • Page 40 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 To stop the stream, type the command ATGPS0. (And yes – you can type this command while the data is streaming out of the port. The modem has the ability to read the ATGPS0 command even as the NMEA streams are coming out of the port). NMEA Messages Over-The-Air or a over a local PPP/SLIP Connection AirLink PinPoint modems can be configured to output reports containing the standard NMEA sentences over the air to a remote host or directly over a PPP or...
  • Page 41 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Remote Host Reports are sent to the Destination IP Address (*PPIP) and Destination UDP Port (*PPPORT) you select. Remote GPS Report Type (*PPGPSR) choices are “E0” (which will output the GGA and VTG NMEA sentences) and “E1” (which will output the GGA, RMC, and VTG NMEA sentences).
  • Page 42 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 AT*PPPORT=22335 AT*PPLATS=2 AT*PPGPSR=E1 NMEA Message (Sentence) Breakdown $GPGGA: (GGA=Global Positioning System Fix Data) Sample taken from PinPoint output: $GPGGA,173221.428,3505.1435,N,08037.5669,W,1,04,2.2,242.9,M,,,,0000*1E Global Positioning System Fix Data 173221 Fix taken at 17:32:21 UTC 428,3505.1435,N Latitude x deg n' N 08037.5669,W Longitude x deg n' W Fix quality:...
  • Page 43 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 The checksum data, always begins with * $GPVTG: (VTG = Vector track an Speed over the Ground) Sample taken from PinPoint output: $GPVTG, 308.49,T,,M,0.05,N,0.1,K*62 Track made good and ground speed 308.49,T True track made good Magnetic track made good 0.05,N Ground speed, knots...

  • Page 44: Using At Commands

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 8. Using AT Commands Wireless Ace is recommended for editing any modem parameters, or AT commands. For more on using Ace, see Section 3.2.2 or the Wireless Ace User Guide. If Ace is not available to you, or a command line interface is preferred, a terminal emulation program can be used, or a telnet session into the modem (even if it is remote) gives the same command line interface.

  • Page 45: General At Commands

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 General AT Commands Note: The below are common commands shared between a Raven and PinPoint modem. The sections that follow this one, contain commands specific to either model. Command Description AT Escape sequence (not preceded by AT). If modem is in a data mode, this sequence causes the modem to re- enter AT command mode.
  • Page 46 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description D[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] Dial a connection to a remote IP and Port using either UDP, TCP, or Telnet. method = D[method][[@]name][/ppppp] P – Establish a UDP connection T – Establish a TCP connection N –...
  • Page 47 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description Fn=d.d.d.d [?] Friends mode IP address n = Friends list index [0 – 9] d.d.d.d = IP address to be allowed to access the modem 255 = allow any number 0-255 Example: 166.129.2.255 allows access by all IPs in the range 166.129.2.0—166.129.2.255.
  • Page 48 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description Qn [?] Set or query the AT quiet-mode setting. If quiet mode is set, there will be no responses to AT commands except for data queried. n = 0: Off (Default) n = 1: Quiet-mode on.
  • Page 49 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description S53= Set or query Destination IP address, port, and method. These are [method]d.d.d.d[/ppppp] [?] used as defaults for the D (Dial) AT command. method = P – UDP T – TCP N –...
  • Page 50 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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.
  • Page 51 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description &L[speed],[databits] Set serial line parameters (see S23) [parity][stop bits] &Sn [?] Set DSR mode. n = 0: Always assert DSR n = 1: Assert DSR when in a data mode (UDP, TCP, PPP, or SLIP) (Default).
  • Page 52 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *DBGCOMLVL=n [?] Set the logging level for the host or module COM port. n = 0: No logging n = 1: Host COM. n = 2: Module COM. *DBGEVTLOGCLEAR Clears the content of the logs in the modem. No additional parameters need to be passed.
  • Page 53 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *DU=n [?] Dial UDP Always The dial command always uses UDP, even when using ATDT n = 0: dial using the means specified [default] n = 1: dial UDP always, even when using ATDT NOTE: When this parameter is set you cannot establish a TCP PAD connection.
  • Page 54 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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.
  • Page 55 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *MODEMHISPEED=n [?] Set the internal serial link speed to the radio (modem) module. 0 = 115200 (default), 1 = 230400. C3x10, C3x11, G3x12 *MODEMNAME=[name][?] Name of the modem (up to 20 characters long) to use when (was *DOMAINNAME) performing IP change notifications to IPManager.
  • Page 56 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *NETSTATE? Query the current network state. Will get one of the following strings: Connecting To Network The modem is in the process of trying to connect to the network; Network Authentication Fail Authentication to the network has failed.
  • Page 57 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *SMTPSEND=[e-mail Sends an e-mail to the recipient specified, followed by the body of address] followed by body the e-mail message. The appropriate *SMTP commands specify the e-mail account the modem uses to send the e-mail with. For example: AT*SMTPSEND=info@AirLink.com [Enter] >...
  • Page 58 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description Selects the security level requirements for SNMP communications *SNMPSECLVL=n [?] as follows: n = 0 – No security required. SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 communications are allowed. n = 1 – Authentication equivalent to ‘authNoPriv’ setting in SNMPv3.
  • Page 59 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *UDPLAST=n [?] If enabled, sets S53 to the last accepted IP address through UDP auto answer. This can be used in conjunction with MD3 so that when there is no UDP session, new serial host data will cause a connection to be restored to the last IP accepted through UDP auto answer.

  • Page 60: Raven Specific At Commands

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description \Qn [?] Set or query the serial port flow control setting. n = 0: No flow control is being used n = 2: RTS/CTS hardware flow control is being used n = 4: Transparent software flow control.
  • Page 61 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description MVOPT=n [?] Modbus Variant Option Sets various behavioral options when dealing with a Modbus- variant protocol. This parameter is used when the when the Mode x3210, x3211 Default (MD) is set to hex 63 n = 0: No special action (Default) n = 1: Skip leading zeroes in Modbus packets.

  • Page 62: Pinpoint Specific At Commands

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 PinPoint Specific AT Commands These AT commands are specific to the 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 x3310, x3311 n = 2: Enter low power mode when DTR is high NOTE: Also see PTMR...
  • Page 63 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description #IG=n [?] Set or query GPS initialization timer. n = seconds. Time in seconds to wait for GPS acquisition before transmitting at high rates. x3310, x3311 Immediately issue GPS report to the PinPoint server IP and port. x3310, x3311 *DTRI=n Enable monitoring the DTR signal as in input event.
  • Page 64 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *PPFLUSHONEVT=0|1 Flushes store and forward buffer when an input event (DTR/RTS) occurs. 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable. *PPGPSR=n [?] GPS report type. n = 0 – use legacy reports specified in *MF value. Also must have *PPDEVID=0 x3310, x3311 n = 0x11 –...
  • Page 65 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *PPODOM=0|1[?] Enable odometer reporting n = 0 - Odometer reporting is disabled [default] n = 1 - Odometer reporting is enabled x3310, x3311 *PPODOMVAL=n [?] Set or query the PinPoint’s current odometer value. The value is in meters.
  • Page 66 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description *PPTIME=n [?] GPS Report Time Interval Range n = 1 – 65535 Seconds, 0 = Disabled NOTE: A report time of less than 30 seconds in a CDMA network, x3310, x3311 can possibly keep an RF link up continuously.

  • Page 67: Gprs Specific At Commands

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 8.4 GPRS Specific AT Commands These commands are specific to GPRS modems. Command Description *NETAPN=[apn] [?] Allows easy entry of the Access Point Name (APN) only in place of using: +CGDCONT=1,IP,apn. When left blank, this command will attempt to use the default subscriber value as defined by the account.
  • Page 68 4: manual/automatic - if manual selection fails, goes to automatic mode <format> of <oper> field 0: alphanumeric ("name") [G3210, G3310 must use this format] 2: numeric [All other models have to use this format] Example: AT+COPS=1,0,Cingular [G3210, G3310] AT+COPS=1,2,31017 [All other models] See also *NETOP.
  • Page 69 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Command Description +RCIQ? Returns the current cell information. G3210,G3310 AT+RCIQ? Serving Cell Info: BSIC: TCH: RSSI: -82dBm LAC: 6035 Cell ID: 4043 Dedicated Channel Info: TCH: Channel Mode: If there is not coverage, or unit has not yet registered:...

  • Page 70: Raven Installation

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 9. Raven Installation This section describes what is necessary to mount the Raven, connect the antenna and connect the power. 9.1 Mounting the Raven The Raven should be mounted in a position that allows easy routing and access for the cables.
  • Page 71 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Figure 2- Snap-in Mounting Bracket AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 63 April 28, 2005...

  • Page 72: Connecting The Antenna

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 9.2 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. Note if the antenna is mounted outdoors where there is a possibility of lightning or static build up due to thunder storms passing by, then a lightning protection device should be installed between the modem and the external antenna.
  • Page 73 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Figure 4 - Raven Power Cable AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 65 April 28, 2005...
  • Page 74 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 RAVEN LIGHTNING ARRESTOR POWER DUCT BATTERY (BATTERY MOUNTED ON 1/2" THICK PLYWOOD.) Figure 5 Raven mounted in an enclosure with RTU AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 66 April 28, 2005...
  • Page 75 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Antenna Lightening Arrestor COAX OUTSIDE CABLE ANTENNA CABLE SERIAL SERIAL CABLE Raven PORT PORT (MOUNTED IN PANEL) Figure 6 - RTU to Raven setup TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE (AC/DC) POWER CONVERTER VOLTAGE REGULATOR 12 VDC DC + BATTERY...

  • Page 76: Pinpoint Vehicle Installation

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 10. PinPoint Vehicle Installation This section covers installing a PinPoint modem into a vehicle. 10.1 Overview Installing a PinPoint in a vehicle consists of: • Choosing a location in the vehicle for the PinPoint •...

  • Page 77: Mounting The Pinpoint

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 10.2 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.

  • Page 78: Installing The Antennas

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 10.3 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.

  • Page 79: Raven/Pinpoint Db9 Pinout

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 11. Raven/PinPoint DB9 Pinout The cable between the AirLink Modem and a computer (for example) needs to be wired-straight thru (ie: pin 1 goes to pin 1, pin 2 goes to pin 2, etc.) Below is the pinout for the connector on the back of a Raven/PinPoint.

  • Page 80: Raven Gprs Technical Specifications

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 12. Raven GPRS Technical Specifications 12.1 Physical Characteristics Weight: < 1 lb. Size: 3.3” wide x 2” high x 6.8" long RF Antenna Connector: 50 Ohm TNC Serial Interface: RS232 DB-9F Rugged aluminum case 12.2 Power Specifications Input Voltage: 10 VDC to 28 VDC Idle Input Current: 20 mA at 12V...

  • Page 81: Rf Features

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 12.4 RF Features Models G3210, 3310 Network: 1900/850 MHz GSM/GPRS Transmit frequency: 1850-1910 MHz and 824-849 MHz Receiver frequency: 1930-1990 MHz and 869-894 MHz Transmit power range at antenna port: 1.0 W for 1900 MHz and 0.8W for 850 MHz...

  • Page 82: Status Led Display

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 12.5 Status LED Display Channel [Chan] LED Flashing = Searching for a channel On = Found a channel Link LED Off = No GPRS service On = GPRS service is available on this channel Winking off = Roaming Winking on = GSM only signal, no GPRS.

  • Page 83: Pinpoint Gprs Technical Specifications

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 13. PinPoint GPRS Technical Specifications 13.1 Physical Characteristics Weight: < 2 lb. Size: 3.3” wide x 2” high x 6.8" long RF Antenna Connector: 50 Ohm TNC Serial Interface: RS232 DB-9F Rugged aluminum case 13.2 Power Specifications Input Voltage: 10 VDC to 28 VDC Idle Input Current: 140 mA at 12V...

  • Page 84: Status Led Display

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 13.5 Status LED Display Channel [Chan] LED Flashing = Searching for a channel On = Found a channel Link LED Off = No GPRS service On = GPRS service is available on this channel Mostly on, Winking off = Roaming Mostly off, Winking on = GSM only signal, no GPRS.

  • Page 85: Appendix A. Windows Dial-Up Networking Setup

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Appendix A. Windows Dial-Up Networking Setup Following is an optional section on creating a Windows Dial-Up Networking (DUN) connection for the AirLink modem. This section is for reference, or for a user who does not have the AirLink Setup Wizard available.
  • Page 86 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 3. Select Add. 4. Check "Don't detect my modem..." and select Next. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 78 April 28, 2005...
  • Page 87 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 5. Select "(Standard Modem Types)" from the Manufacturers and then select "Standard 33600 bps Modem" under Models. 6. Select Next. 7. Check Selected Ports, then select the COM port the modem is connected to and select Next.

  • Page 88: Windows Dial-Up Networking (Ppp) Configuration

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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 GPRS modems.
  • Page 89 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 NOTE: If you have an existing LAN connection, then this dial-up connection to your GPRS modem may interfere with your existing connection. Once the connection is initiated it will take over as the "default route" for the majority of your LAN traffic, specifically Internet access.
  • Page 90 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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. Page 82 April 28, 2005...
  • Page 91 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 6. Enter the Phone Number: 10001 and then select Next. 7. Select whether you want all users or just yourself to have access to this connection, and select Next. 8. Enter NewOne 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."...
  • Page 92 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 14. “Connect using” should have a check next to “Modem – Standard 33600bps Modem (COMx).” 15. Enter “10001”for the “Phone number”. 16. Uncheck "Use dialing rules" and check “Show icon in taskbar when connected.”...
  • Page 93 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 23. Check or Uncheck options as your application requires. 24. 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. 25.
  • Page 94 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 27. For "Security Optioins" check “Typical recommended settings” 28. In “Validate my identity as follows:”, select “Allow unsecured password”. Your identity and security is taken care of in the SIM. 29. Select OK. 30.
  • Page 95 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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.
  • Page 96 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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"...

  • Page 97: Making A Gprs Data Connection

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 41. Select OK. 42. Leave the options under the Sharing tab unchecked. 43. Select OK. Making a GPRS Data Connection To make a GPRS data connection. 1. Go to Network and Dial-Up Connections and double-click on the NewOne icon.

  • Page 99: Appendix B. Hyperterminal Connection

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Appendix B. HyperTerminal Connection This section describes configuring HyperTerminal to communicate to a modem locally -- via the serial (COM) port of a PC. This method relies on using AT commands to communicate with the modem.
  • Page 100 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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.
  • Page 101 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 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 AirLink modem.

  • Page 103: Appendix C. Telnet Connection

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Appendix C. Telnet Connection When a GPRS modem is online and registered, it can be contacted from a remote location by a computer with an internet connection. Using a telnet application (e.g. HyperTerminal), a connection can be made to the modem and then AT commands can be issued to configure the modem, just as if a local connection were being made to the modem.

  • Page 105: Appendix D. More Information

    Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 Appendix D. More Information Download modem utilities and firmware, obtain www.AirLink.com/support the latest manuals, obtain whitepapers, etc: Step-by-step instructions for creating a www.AirLink.com/help Windows Dial-Up Networking/PPP connection: Frequently Asked Questions on AirLink www.AirLink.com/FAQ Products: Additional AirLink Product Information:...
  • Page 106 Raven and PinPoint GPRS User Guide Version 1.50 AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 98 April 28, 2005...

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