Sierra Wireless 20080605 manual Documentation, Tools and Reference Documents

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Introduction to the Raven XE

The Raven XE has an embedded radio module, also made by Sierra Wireless, Inc. There are two firmware programs on the device—one stored on the controller board of the Raven XE and one on the radio module.

The firmware was loaded into the radio module and con‐ troller board when the Raven XE was assembled. As new

versions of the software and firmware are released, they are posted at www.sierrawireless.com.

 

Documentation

 

This Raven XE User Guide describes how to:

 

Install the Raven XE hardware.

 

Connect the radio antennas.

 

Connect a notebook computer and other input/output

 

(I/O) devices.

 

Interpret the LEDs on the Raven XE and the indicators in

 

the ACEview software.

 

This User Guide is provided as a PDF (Portable Document

 

Format) file on the installation CD or from the Sierra Wireless

 

support website.

 

Tools and Reference Documents

 

 

User Guide

Description

 

 

ALEOS User Guide

This document discusses software configuration in ACEmanager and about

 

the explains different ALEOS features.

 

 

ACEview User Guide

This document explains the use of this utility tools which is used to view and

 

monitor the connection state of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device.

 

 

ACEnet User Guide

This document explains the use of ACEnet services for remote management

 

of Sierra Wireless AirLink device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Contents Contents Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Patents Copyright Trademarks Revision History Contact InformationAleos Introduction to the Raven XEACEware AleosMonitor and Control Simplified DeploymentConnecting to your cellular provider Modem DoctorSteps of a connection Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses Connection methods CommunicationNetworking Virtual serial portIPSec Applications SoftwareEvents Reporting Tools and Reference Documents DocumentationSpecifications Host Interfaces DimensionsLED Indicators Standards/ApprovalsPower Reset Button Power Connector not to scale Power ConnectorCellular Account Required Installing the SIMActivating Raven XE on your Cellular provider Before you startOpening the Case Remove the SIM from the cardTools Required Insert the SIM Finishing the SIM installationConfiguring the APN Dust, etc Hardware Installation of the RavenDigital 1/0 Port Connecting to PowerEthernet Connecting to a Computer or other DeviceUSB Indicator LightsLight Patterns Rssi LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Ranges of Rssi dBm StatusOptional Mounting Bracket MountingMounting bracket installation Hardware Installation of the Raven XE Rev 1.0 Oct.09 Choose a name and icon for your connection Connecting the Raven XEUsing a Terminal Application with AT Commands ACEmanagerConnect To Connect ToConnected Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of OK or AT Command