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Sierra Wireless
DART 300 CDPD Modem
User’s Guide
2110212 Rev 1.0
November 2000
Contents
Main
Important Notice
Safety and Hazards
WARNING
Patents
Copyright
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information
WARNING FCC RF Exposure Guidelines
WARNING (EMI) Canada
www.sierrawireless.com
Contact Information
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Introduction
1. About this Guide
1.1. Introduction
1.1.1. How to Proceed
1.1.2. Document Structure
1.1.3. DART 300 Checklist
1.2. References
1.3. Currency
DART 300 / SB300
1.4. Conventions Used in this Reference
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
DART 200
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2. System Overview
2.1. Typical System View
2.1.1. In the Field
2.1.2. The Network Connection
2.1.3. The Central Monitor
2.1.4. Client / Server
2.2. Project Stages
2.2.1. Stage 1 Application Planning
2.2.2. Stage 2 Bench Integration and Testing
2.2.3. Stage 3 Field Installation and Testing
2.2.4. Stage 4 Rollout
3. Getting Started
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Service Activation
3.3. Set-up Considerations
3.3.1. Power Supply
3.3.2. Antenna
3.3.3. Serial Cable
3.3.4. Host Computer Terminal
3.4. Connections
3.5. CDPD Configuration
3.6. CDPD Network Registration
3.6.1. Verifying Network Registration
3.6.2. PING
3.6.2.1. Obtaining a PING from the Modem
Feature Reference
4. Local DTE/DCE Interface
4.1. Modem Modes and States
4.1.1. Modes
4.1.2. States
4.1.3. Conditions
4.1.4. Sessions
4.1.5. Transition Between States
4.1.5.1. Command to Data State
CAUTION
4.1.5.2. Data to Command State
NOTE
4.2. Modem Buffers
4.2.1. Command Buffer
4.2.2. Data Buffers
4.2.2.1. Speed Buffering
4.2.2.2. Packet Buffers
4.3. AT Command Handling and Defaults
4.3.1. General Notes
4.3.2. Parameters
CAUTION:
4.3.3. Responses and Results Returned by the Modem
Framing
4.3.3.1. Framing Characters
4.3.3.2. Responses
4.3.3.3. Result Codes
For Commands without a Response
For Commands with a Response
4.3.3.4. Possible Result Codes
4.3.4. Registers
CAUTION:
4.4. RS-232C Interface and Control Signals
4.4.1. Interface Settings
4.4.1.1. Fixed Rate Setting (+IPR)
4.4.2. Flow Control
4.4.2.1. RTS/CTS Flow Control
4.4.3. Control Signals
4.4.3.1. Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
4.4.3.2. Data Set Ready (DSR)
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4.4.3.3. Request to Send (RTS)
4.4.3.4. Clear to Send (CTS)
4.4.3.5. Ring Indicator (RI)
4.4.3.6. Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
DART 200
CAUTION
5. Product Features
5.1. Friends Only
5.2. Dial Directory
5.3. Auto-dial on Start-up
5.4. Sleep Mode
CDPD Sleep
NOTE
Logic Sleep
Logic Deep Sleep
5.5. Using Ring Indicator (RI) with Host Sleep
UDP/TCP
SLIP/PPP
5.6. CDPD Radio and Booster Support
5.7. Upgradability
6. Protocols and Packet Assembly Features
6.1. Communication Protocols and Stacks
6.1.1. DART 300 Internal Protocol Stacks
6.1.2. Packet Service Modes
6.2. User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
6.2.1. UDP Server Features
6.2.1.1. Answering UDP Server Sessions
6.2.1.2. UDP Server Receive Lock
6.2.1.3. Disabling the UDP Server
6.2.2. UDP Client Features
6.2.3. Closing UDP Sessions
6.2.4. UDP Broadcast and Multicast
6.2.4.1. Broadcast
6.2.4.2. Multicast
6.2.4.3. Configuration and Use
6.3. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
6.3.1. TCP Handshaking
6.3.2. TCP Server Features
6.3.2.1. Answering TCP Server Sessions
6.3.2.2. Disabling the TCP Server
6.3.3. TCP Client Features
6.3.4. Closing a TCP Session
6.3.5. TCP and Sleep Mode
6.4. Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP)
6.5. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
6.6. Packet Assembly Management
6.6.1. Assembling a Packet
6.6.1.1. Local Echo
6.6.1.2. Real Time Data Entry and Editing
6.6.2. Forwarding a Packet
6.6.3. Escaping Data State
6.6.3.1. Time Dependent Escape Sequence (TDES)
Important Relationships
6.6.3.2. Time Independent Escape Sequence (TIES)
NOTE
6.6.3.3. DTR Transition
6.6.3.4. PAD Session Timeout
6.6.3.5. TCP Remote Disconnect
6.6.4. Data and Telemetry Considerations
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7. Advanced Features
7.1. Multiple CDPD Accounts
7.2. Controlling Network Registration
7.2.1. Channel Acquisition
7.2.1.1. Channel Scanning
7.2.1.2. Side Preference
NOTE
7.2.1.3. SPNI Matching
NOTE
SPNI Table Configuration
7.2.1.4. Determining Channel Acquisition Status
7.2.2. Registration
7.2.2.1. Active and Auto-register NEI Indices
7.2.2.2. Automatic Registration
7.2.2.3. Manual Registration
7.2.2.4. Determining Registration Status
DART 200
7.2.2.5. De-registration
7.3. Monitoring the Network Connection
7.3.1. LED Indicator
7.3.2. Radio Signal Monitors
7.3.2.1. Signal Strength
7.3.2.2. Current Channel
7.3.3. Registration Status
7.3.3.1. Registration Mode
NOTE
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Configuration and Use
8. UDP/TCP Service
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Configuration Checklist for UDP/TCP Service
8.2.1. NEI and Channel Restrictions
8.2.2. Registration and Sleep Mode
8.2.3. Service Options
8.2.4. Packet Assembly and Forwarding Options
8.2.5. Escape Options
8.2.6. Save Configuration
8.3. Using UDP/TCP Service
8.3.1. Server Sessions
8.3.1.1. Server Initialization
8.3.1.2. UDP Server Sessions
NOTE
8.3.1.3. TCP Server Sessions
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8.3.2. Client Sessions
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8.3.2.1. Using a Client Session
8.3.2.2. Closing a Client Session
8.4. Sample UDP/TCP Configurations
8.4.1. Case 1 Semi-intelligent RTU
Cabling
Modem Configuration
Protocol Considerations
8.4.2. Case 2 Dumb Meter
Cabling
Modem Configuration
Using This Configuration
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9. SLIP/PPP Service
9.1. Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP)
9.1.1. Configuring SLIP Service
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9.1.2. Using SLIP Service
9.1.2.1. Transmitting
9.1.2.2. Receiving
9.1.2.3. Escaping Data State
Escape Sequence (+++)
9.2. Point to Point Protocol (PPP)
9.2.1. Configuring PPP Service
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9.2.2. Using PPP Service
9.2.2.1. Transmitting
9.2.2.2. Receiving
9.2.3. Closing a PPP Session
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Installation
10. Device Attachment
10.1. Antenna Connection
10.2. 3-Watt Class I Booster Operation
10.2.1. Connection
10.3. The Serial Connector
10.3.1. Null-Modem Connection
10.3.2. Cable Length
10.4. Power Connection
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11. Installation Considerations
11.1. Environment
11.1.1. Temperature and Auto Shutdown
11.1.2. Temperature vs. Duty Cycle
11.2. Access
11.3. Power Supply
11.3.1. Grounding
11.3.2. Wire Splicing
11.3.3. Crimp Terminals
11.4. Mounting
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References
12. AT Commands and Status Registers
12.1. Introduction
12.2. AT Command Set
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12.3. CDPD Status Registers
12.3.1. S-Registers in CDPD Mode
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12.3.2. WS-Registers in CDPD Mode
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12.4. Important Notes and Dependencies
12.5. Result Codes
12.6. Stored Profile Settings for CDPD Mode
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13. Troubleshooting
13.1. Introduction
13.2. General Communication Problems
13.3. General Modem Problems
13.4. CDPD Network / Connectivity Problems
13.5. Warranty
13.5.1. Warranty Registration
13.6. Obtaining Service
14. Specifications
14.1. Power Specifications
14.1.1. Power Connector
14.2. Radio Specifications
14.2.1. Antenna Specifications
WARNING FCC RF Exposure Guidelines
CAUTION
14.2.2. Regulatory Approvals
14.2.2.1. FCC
14.3. Environmental Specifications
14.4. Application Interface Specifications