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User Guide
Version 1.12
AirLink Communications, Inc.
March 24, 2004

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  • Page 1 User Guide Version 1.12 AirLink Communications, Inc. March 24, 2004...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © Copyright AirLink Communications, Inc, 1993-2004. All rights reserved. Please send comments to: email: pubs@AirLink.com Fax: 510-264-5422 Phone: 510-264-5400 Post: AirLink Communications, Inc. Attention: Technical Publications Dept. 3159 Corporate Place...

  • Page 3: Limitation Of Liability

    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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 CDMA2000 1X ... 1 Raven Product Overview ... 2 PinPoint Product Overview... 2 Network Connection... 3 Internet (TCP/IP) Connections via 1xRTT ... 3 Data Connections... 3 Modem Configuration... 5 Local Configuration ...
  • Page 6 6.10 Configuring the Polling Host Application Raven ... 34 Configuring the Remote Ravens PinPoint Notes ... 36 Low-power Mode ... 36 7.1.1 Effect on Modem State Real-Time Clock Sync... 36 Different Local and Remote Report types ... 36 RAP Poll Command ... 37 TAIP Emulation...
  • Page 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: ... 67 13.7 CDMA and Cellular Standards: ... 68 13.8 GPS Module ... 68...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    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. The AirLink modems are also capable of having their firmware upgraded wirelessly, rendering it unnecessary to physically connect to the modem to upgrade it.

  • Page 10: Raven Product Overview

    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.

  • Page 11: Network Connection

    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.
  • Page 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. 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.

  • Page 13: Modem Configuration

    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.
  • Page 14 (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. For example, change the baud rate to 57,600 bits per second and connect again, etc.) AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 6 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 15: Modem Activation

    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.)
  • Page 16 Note: The modem permits 99 failures of this command during its lifetime. After that, the modem becomes permanently disabled. AirLink Communications, Inc. AT Command Format: AT~NAMLCK=nnnnnn {Input} (nnnnnn = Lock Code from carrier)

  • Page 17: Remote Configuration

    To connect to the modem remotely using HyperTerminal in Windows, do the following: 1. Select HyperTerminal. AirLink Communications, Inc. (10 digit phone number) (System ID) (Network ID) Start→ Programs→...
  • Page 18 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. This is the default telnet port number for the Raven CDMA modem. 6. Select OK. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 10 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 19 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. There is no remote echo function in the modem. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 11 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 20: Windows Dial-Up Networking Setup

    4.1.2 Add Modem Driver 1. Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Phone and Modems Options. 2. You should see be in the Phone And Modem Options dialog box. Select the "Modems" tab. 3. Select Add. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 12 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 21 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. Page 13 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 22 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. Page 14 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 23: Windows Dial-Up Networking (Ppp) Configuration

    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.
  • Page 24 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. Page 16 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 25 9. Select Finish to exit the "Network Connection Wizard." Note: Now some manual configuration changes need to be made to the connection before it can be used. 10. The "Connect 1xRTT" dialog box should come up next. 11. Select Properties. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 17 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 26 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. Select the Options tab. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 18 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 27 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. Page 19 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 28 • • • • 29. Select OK. 30. Select the Networking tab. AirLink Communications, Inc. 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.”)
  • Page 29 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. Page 21 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 30 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. Page 22 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 31: Making A 1Xrtt Data Connection

    If those parameters are already configured, leave the User name and Password fields blank. 3. Click on Dial. If you have enabled the connection progress display, you will see the connection being made: AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 23 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 32 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. Page 24 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 33: Dynamic Ip Addresses

    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.

  • Page 34: Ipmanager And Dynamic Dns Updates

    *MODEMNAME=mymodem and *IPMANAGER1 points to a server responsible for the eairlink.com domain zone, then the modem’s fully qualified domain name will be: mymodem.eairlink.com. To configure your AirLink modem to addressed by name, the modem needs to have 4 elements configured: 1. Modem name 2.
  • Page 35 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. Page 27 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 36: Serial Communication Modes

    The Raven. The DCE to the host. The embedded communications transceiver module. Modem: Server: A computer to which a Raven is communicating wirelessly. An AirLink modem can be in one of six serial communication modes with the attached Host: PPP: PassThru: UDP PAD:...

  • Page 37: At Mode

    *USEPRIVATEIP [S300]. If *USEPRIVATEIP =1, the value of the private IP an be determined beforehand by querying S110. The private IP to be used can be defined with the command AT*PRIVATEIP=192.168.100.33 substituting the desired IP address. AirLink Communications, Inc. AT\APPP<CR> ATDT10.0.0.1<CR> ATDT10001<CR>...

  • Page 38: Passthru Mode

    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.

  • Page 39: Udp Auto Answer

    3, and the UDP Mode Default to 7 [ATMD73]. If using two modems, configure the Destination IP and Port in each to point to each other. Serial data will then be sent reliably between the two AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 31 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 40: Multicast Udp [Raven Only Feature]

    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). AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 32 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 41: Tcp Auto Answer

    MD6 previously accomplished. Setting MD5 and MD6 are still supported, but not recommended, since all they do is set several settings as described below. The settings to accomplish hybrid modes: Setting *UDPLAST 0 AirLink Communications, Inc. Hybrid Hybrid2 (MD5) (MD6)

  • Page 42: Slip Mode

    For example, if a remote's IP address is 123.456.133.45 or name is remote1, and its ID/Local address is 27, you can enter: ATMLIST27=123.456.133.45 If you want to enter the ID is hex: AirLink Communications, Inc. for Modbus ASCII for Modbus RTU (Binary) for BSAP...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Remote Ravens

    *DOMAIN should match the domain of the host Raven. For example, if the DDNS being used is eairlink.com, then *DOMAIN=eairlink.com. And the fully qualified domain name the remote Raven would query is home1.eairlink.com. AirLink Communications, Inc. for Normal UDP operation Page 35...

  • Page 44: Pinpoint Notes

    PinPoint accepts and the port it listens on depends on the value for *PPGPSR. For example if *PPGPSR is set to send RAP GPS reports w/date (AT*PPGPSR=12) and *PPLATSR is set to send TAIP reports (AT*PPLATSR=F0), the PinPoint will accept AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 36 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 45: Rap Poll Command

    (either a query for it, echoed due to a set, or due to an automatic reporting event): RRM – reports the reporting mode configuration. RID – reports the TAIP ID. RPV – Position/Velocity report. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 37 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 46: Nmea Reports

    If the GPS report type (*PPSGPR) is set other NMEA reports, the PinPoint will still listen on port 17335 and respond to RAP commands received. This allows the RAP poll command to be used while in NMEA reporting mode AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 38 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 47: Pinpoint Specific At Commands

    8 PinPoint Specific AT Commands These AT commands are specific to the AirLink PinPoint. Command DTRP=n [?] GPSn PTMR=n [?] VLTG=n [?] *DTRI=n AirLink Communications, Inc. Description Set or query the DTR power control. n = 0: Ignore DTR for power control...
  • Page 48 *PPGPSR=n [?] *PPIGNOREIP=[0,1] [?] *PPIP=ipAddr [?] *PPLATS=n [?] *PPLATSR=n [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description Set or query GPS format, where hh is a hex value; 8E (transmit Lat/Long/Dir/Vel/Time in binary) or 8F. Displays the current power state/mode. Possible values returned are: INITIAL –...
  • Page 49 *PPPORT=n [?] *PPSNF=n [?] *PPSNFB=n [?] *PPSNFM=n [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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.
  • Page 50 *PPTAIPID=xxx [?] *PPTIME=n [?] *PPTSV=n [?] *RTSI=n *UDPRGPS=n [?] #IG=n [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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 Sets/queries the TAIP ID.

  • Page 51: Using At Commands

    9.1 CDMA Specific AT Commands These AT commands are specific to the CDMA devices and networks. Command +CTA=n[?] +HWTEMP? AirLink Communications, Inc. baud rate slower, (like Description Inactivity timer, in seconds. Typical CDMA network settings cause a link to go dormant after 10 to 20 seconds of inactivity, no packets transmitted or received.

  • Page 52: Raven And Pinpoint At Command Reference

    Command AIP=n [?] D[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] D[method][[@]name][/ppppp] AirLink Communications, Inc. 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. There must be 1 second of idle time on the serial port before and after the sequence.
  • Page 53 = 1: RING CONNECT response codes sent out serial link before the data from the first UDP packet. Note: Quiet Mode must be Off. Returns the product name. Returns AirLink modem’s firmware version, hardware ID, and copyright. Returns the OEM Modem’s firmware version and relevant hardware ID Returns the OEM Modem’s unique ID...
  • Page 54 Qn [?] S0=n [?] S7=n [?] S23=<speed>,<databits> <parity><stop bits> [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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.
  • Page 55 S60=n [?] S82=n [?] S83=n [?] S110=d.d.d.d[/ppppp] [?] S202? AirLink Communications, Inc. Description Set or query data forwarding idle timeout. n = tenths of seconds. (Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode) Set or query PAD data forwarding character. n = 0: no forwarding character n = other: ASCII code of character that causes data to be forwarded.
  • Page 56 Vn [?] Xn [?] &Cn [?] &Dn [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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 57 \APASSTHRU \APPP \ASLIP \Qn [?] *CSX1=[0|1] [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description Set serial line parameters (see S23) Set DSR mode. n = 0: Always assert DSR n = 1: Assert DSR when in a data mode (UDP, TCP, PPP, or SLIP) (Default).
  • Page 58 *DBGIPLVL=n [?] *DBGPPPLVL=n [?] *DEVICEID=n [?] *DEVICEIDX=n [?] *DNSn=d.d.d.d AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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).
  • Page 59 (was S301) *HOSTPEERIP =d.d.d.d [?] (was S302) *IPMANAGERn=[name][?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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.
  • Page 60 *MSCIUPDPERIOD=n [?] *NETCHAN? *NETIP? *NETOK AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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 61 *NUMTOIP=n [?] *PTINIT=n [?] *PTREFRESH=n [?] *RESETPERIOD=n [?] *TPORT=ppppp [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description Query the device’s phone number, if applicable or obtainable. The password that is used to login to the wireless network, when required. Returns the current RSSI [Receive Signal Strength Indicator] of the modem as a negative dBm value.
  • Page 62 Command *UALL=n [?] *UDPLAST=n [?] *USD=n [?] AirLink Communications, Inc. Description 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.

  • Page 63: Raven Installation

    Note: The tie-wrap is if the modem needs to be really secure, as in a vehicle or in shipping. In stationary applications, as in a box that sits out in a pasture with a solar cell, etc., the tie-wrap is not necessary. AirLink Communications, Inc. Figure 1 - Raven Mounted in Mounting Bracket Page 55...
  • Page 64 Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 Figure 2- Snap-in Mounting Bracket AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 56 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 65: Connecting The Antenna

    The Raven has an internal polysilicon circuit breaker that opens at 0.5 to 1.0 amps of current. Insert the power connector into the Raven power receptacle. AirLink Communications, Inc. Figure 3 - Raven Back Panel Page 57...
  • Page 66 Raven and PinPoint CDMA User Guide Version 1.12 RAVEN LIGHTNING ARRESTOR POWER DUCT BATTERY (BATTERY MOUNTED ON 1/2" THICK PLYWOOD.) Figure 4 Raven mounted in an enclosure with RTU AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 58 March 24, 2004...
  • Page 67 SERIAL PORT Figure 5 - RTU to Raven setup Figure 6 - Power Connections AirLink Communications, Inc. CDPD SERIAL CABLE PORT Modem TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE (AC/DC) POWER CONVERTER VOLTAGE REGULATOR 12 VDC DC + BATTERY FUSES CDPD MODEM Page 59...

  • Page 68: Pinpoint Vehicle Installation

    Note: Keep all cable lengths as short as possible during installation. Route the cables in such a way so they are protected and will not cause interference. Bundle and tie excess amounts if needed. AirLink Communications, Inc. GPS Antenna PinPoint...

  • Page 69: Mounting The Pinpoint

    3. Mount the CDMA Antenna and route the cable to the PinPoint location. Make sure any excess cable is tie-wrapped and not in the way of any luggage, passengers, or anything else. AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 61 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 70: Installing The Antennas

    3. Connect the CDMA Cellular Antenna to the PinPoint’s TNC connector. 4. Plug in the power connector into the power receptacle on the PinPoint’s rear panel. Note: The green power light should be on at this point. AirLink Communications, Inc. GPS ANTENNA Page 62 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 71: Raven Cdma Technical Specifications

    Flow control is released when the temperature falls below 75. Should the temperature of the radio reach 80ºC (176ºF), the modem terminates the connection in order to protect components and avoid drifting outside radio specifications. AirLink Communications, Inc. < 1 lb. Page 63 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 72: Status Led Display

    • Data rates up to 153.6 kbps (forward channel) and 76.8 kbps (reverse channel) 12.7 Application Interface Features • RS232, 1200 bps to 115.2 kbps • AT Commands, PPP, SLIP, UDP, TCP AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 64 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 73: Cdma And Cellular Standards

    Standard for Wideband Spread Spectrum Cellular Systems • IS-98C and D: Recommended Minimum Performance • Standards for Dual-Mode Spread Spectrum Mobile Stations • Telecommunications Systems Bulletin (TSB2000): Capabilities Requirements Mapping for CDMA2000 Standards (TIA/EIA/TSB2000) AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 65 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 74: Pinpoint Cdma Technical Specifications

    Flow control is released when the temperature falls below 75. Should the temperature of the radio reach 80ºC (176ºF), the modem terminates the connection in order to protect components and avoid drifting outside radio specifications. AirLink Communications, Inc. < 2 lb. Page 66 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 75: Status Led Display

    • Data rates up to 153.6 kbps (forward channel) and 76.8 kbps (reverse channel) 13.6 Application Interface Features: • RS232, 1200 bps to 115.2 kbps • AT Commands, PPP, SLIP, UDP, TCP AirLink Communications, Inc. Page 67 March 24, 2004...

  • Page 76: Cdma And Cellular Standards

    • Telecommunications Systems Bulletin (TSB2000): Capabilities Requirements Mapping for CDMA2000 Standards (TIA/EIA/TSB2000) 13.8 GPS Module • Model: U-Blox TIM-CJ • L1 Frequency • 12 Channels • Active GPS Antenna 5V AirLink Communications, Inc. 1575.42 MHz Page 68 March 24, 2004...

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