Appendix G. Cellular Modem Communications; Supply - Geokon 8600-2 Instruction Manual

36

APPENDIX G. CELLULAR MODEM COMMUNICATIONS

G.1 Supply
As there are many providers, and options, available with respect to the choice of cellular
modems, Geokon requires that the customer choose his/her modem, and provider of choice (or to
add another modem to an existing account).
For customers with little or no experience sourcing cellular modems, Geokon suggests one of the
following models, available from Sierra Wireless Intelligent Gateways:
(A list of modem distributors can be found on the Sierra Wireless homepage:
http://www.sierrawireless.com)
RV50: The RV50 modem is the lowest power Modem available from Sierra Wireless and is
compatible with CDMA, GSM and International Networks according to SIM card supplied by
user. This modem is recommended in Solar Applications.
Raven XT: The Raven XT modem is available for Verizon Wireless only.
LS300: The LS300 modem can be used with AT&T when Verizon service is unavailable.
FX400: The FX400 series modems are preferred for International applications.
In most static applications, a 250 MB data plan will be sufficient to program the Datalogger,
communicate regularly and collect the Text based data files. An Unrestricted Static IP address is
recommended for most applications. When required, a Dynamic IP address can be used with a
free IP Manager Service such as provided by Sierra Wireless (Airlink).
For standard, transparent RS-232 Communications, a template must be loaded after the modem
is provisioned. The Modem supplier will load this template for you.
Verizon Raven XT:
http://www.geokon.com/content/software/Raven_XT_Verizon_CSI.zip
AT&T LS300: http://www.geokon.com/content/software/LS300G_ATT_CSI.zip
RV50: Please contact Geokon Directly depending on Network
For customers with little or no experience configuring cellular modems, Geokon suggests
contacting one of the following companies, who can provide and provision modems for use in
North America:
Access Wireless Data Solutions
http://www.accesswds.com
orders@accesswds.com
(813) 751-2039
Industrial Networking Solutions
http://www.industrialnetworking.com
(972) 248-7466
If there are any doubts, concerns, or questions with respect to any of the above, please contact
Geokon. Any communication and or programming issues related to the operation of your
Datalogger will be fully supported by Geokon.