Campbell RavenXT-Series Manual

RavenXT-Series
Sierra Wireless Airlink Digital Cellular Modems
The RavenXT-series modems are full-duplex devices
that transmit data to the local cellular tower. A PC
retrieves the data from the cellular tower via the
Internet*. Internet communications provide faster
communication rates and eliminate dialing delays
and long distance fees.
Th e following modems are off ered:
• RavenXTV —Code Division Multiple Access
(CDMA) modem confi gured for Verizon networks
• RavenXTG —General Packet Radio Service
(GPRS) modem confi gured for AT&T networks

Features

• Eliminates the dialing delays and long distance
fees that land-line phone modems experience
• Allows simultaneous communications with
multiple dataloggers in the network
• Housed in a rugged aluminum case
• Operates over a wide operating temperature
range (see specifi cations)

Typical System*

PC running PC400 or
LoggerNet Software
Base Station
*Th e RavenXTV uses 1xRTT/EVDO to communicate over the Internet. It can also use IS-95 to communicate over standard telephone lines.
Contact Campbell Scientifi c for system requirements if using IS-95.
CDMA or GPRS network
handles call routing
between the cell
tower and Internet

Cellular Coverage

Before purchasing a digital cellular modem, ensure
that there is a CDMA or GPRS network with cover-
age at the datalogger site. For the RavenXTV, you'll
need to contact Verizon and ask them about coverage.
For the RavenXTG, a coverage map is available at:
www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/
Enclosure houses
modem, datalogger,
and power supply
Yagi Antenna
YOUNG
Solar Panel
Datalogger Site