Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven XE HSPA User Manual

AirLink Raven XE HSPA

User Guide

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Rev 3.0

Preface

Important
Notice

Safety and
Hazards

Due to the nature of wireless communications, the transmission and reception of
data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors)
or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when
wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE are used in a
normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless AirLink
Raven XE should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive
data could result in personal hazard or risk to the user or any other party,
including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra
Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays
or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven
XE, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE to transmit or receive
such data.

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE in areas where blasting is in
progress, or near medical equipment, life support equipment (e.g., pace makers),
or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In
such areas, the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE MUST BE POWERED OFF.
The Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE can transmit signals that could interfere
with this equipment.

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE in any aircraft, whether the
aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven
XE MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless AirLink
Raven XE can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

Limitation of
Liability

Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the
ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE may be used at this time.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless
AirLink Raven XE while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver
or operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,
operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense.

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND
ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS
PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its
affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless
product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to
liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless
product.

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Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This

product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM
manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more
patents licensed from InterDigital Group.

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Contact
Information

Support Desk: Phone: [phone]

Hours: 5:00

AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time,

Monday to Friday, except US Holidays

E-mail: [e-mail]

Sales Desk: Phone: [phone]

1-604-232-1488

Hours: 8:00

E-mail: [e-mail]

Mail: Sierra Wireless America

39677 Eureka Drive
Newark, CA 94560
USA

Sierra Wireless
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, BC
Canada V6V 3A4

Fax: [phone]

1-604-231-1109

Website: www.sierrawireless.com

AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation,
application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases:

www.sierrawireless.com

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Revision
History

Preface

Revision
number

1.x Q2:2009 Raven XE documentation created and revised.

2.x Q1:2010 Raven XE documentation revised and updated with new features and

3.0 February 2012 Raven XE HSPA User Guide revised with updated Preface section and

Release date Changes

enhancements. ALEOS User Guide, which covers the configuration of the
device information, is now a separate guide.

multiple content and document format corrections. Among the additions to
this documentation was the reinstatement and updating of the Inputs, Relay
Outputs, and Power Status chapter which was omitted from Revision 2.0.
Other significant updates were made to Chapter 3 (Software Required
section and a new Updating Firmware section).

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Contents

Introduction to the AirLink Raven XE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ACEview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Modem Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting to Your Cellular Provider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

HSUPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

HSDPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

UMTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connection Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Virtual Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

IPsec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

GRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Events Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tools and Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power Consumption: (@12V DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Standards/Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Host Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Application Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Activating the Raven XE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installing the SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installation of the Raven XE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Contents

Connecting to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting to a Computer or Other Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Capturing External Events Using Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting Devices to the I/O Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Monitoring the Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Connecting the Raven XE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States) . . . .49

Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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1: Introduction to the AirLink Raven XE

•ACEware™

• Connecting to Your

Cellular Provider

• Communications

• Networking

• Applications

• Software

• Documentation

The AirLink Raven XE is an intelligent wireless gateway, powered by
ALEOS™ embedded intelligence, and optimal for providing primary
or backup network connectivity for any high-reliability/ high-availability
applications.

The AirLink Raven XE is the perfect solution for any device with an
Ethernet connection that requires pervasive connectivity including
PCs, routers, network equipment and POS/ATMs as well as
commercial automation equipment.

AirLink Raven XE modems are designed to maintain a reliable,
consistent network connection. Class I Division 2 certified as
nonincendive equipment, the Raven Series is ideally suited for use in
hazardous environments.

Key applications include utilities, manufacturing, automation, oil and
gas, Ethernet-based SCADA, telemetry, Homeland Security, and
asset monitoring.

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Figure 1-1: AirLink Raven XE

ALEOS, the embedded core technology of Sierra Wireless AirLink
products, simplifies the installation, operation, and maintenance of
any deployment. In addition, it provides an always-on, always-aware
intelligent connection for mission-critical applications.

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ALEOS features:

• Persistent Network Connectivity

• Over-The-Air (OTA) Upgrades

• Wireless Optimized TCP/IP

• Real-Time Notification

• Packet Level Diagnostics

• Device Management & Control

• Protocol Spoofing.

Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOS

ACEware™

A wireless solution is not complete until you have software tools to manage the
devices monitoring your valuable equipment. Using the AirLink Control
Environment (ACE), ACEware is the device management and monitoring
application suite for Sierra Wireless AirLink devices powered by ALEOS.

Figure 1-3: ACEware Logo

The ACEware suite encompasses an application internal to the firmware
(ACEmanager) and the Windows-based applications ACEview, Modem Doctor,
ACEnet, and AirLink Management Services (AMS). You can download the
ACEview and Modem Doctor applications, and the ACEmanager, ACEnet,
ACEview, and ALEOS user guides, from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions
website (http://www.sierrawireless.com/support). Contact your dealer or Sierra
Wireless representative for further information.

Note: ACEview requires the Microsoft .NET Framework v. 2.0 and Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later. You can obtain the Microsoft .NET Framework from
Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com/.

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ACEmanager

ACEmanager, the ACEware remote configuration and monitoring tool, simplifies
deployment and provides extensive monitoring, control, and management
capabilities. ACEmanager gives you the power to manage your Sierra Wireless
AirLink communications platforms in real-time.

Figure 1-4: ACEmanager Home Screen

Simplified Deployment

ACEmanager provides the ability to remotely set up and configure your Sierra
Wireless AirLink products. Remote device setup and configuration reduces the
deployment timeline of your wireless solution and provides a quicker path to ROI.

Templates allow you to easily configure devices in your fleet with identical
settings, ensuring a simple, accurate deployment.

Monitor and Control

ACEmanager allows an administrator to remotely monitor a modem’s status,
health and configuration settings. The user interface displays signal strength, cell
site information, byte counters and error conditions, enabling you to pinpoint any
issues and troubleshoot immediately.

ACEmanager enables remote configuration and parameter settings to be
changed or reset instantly over the air, change a device’s port configuration, IP
address settings, GPS settings, and much more. After configuring one modem,
use the template feature to copy that device configuration to other devices.

Tip: The configuration steps and examples in this user guide use ACEmanager.

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ACEview

ACEview is an efficient status and connection monitoring application with a low­profile, easy to read interface. In ACEview, you can also update the PRL (Protocol
Roaming List) on a device.

Figure 1-5: ACEview Main Screen

Modem Doctor

Modem Doctor and Modem Doctor USB is a troubleshooting and diagnostics
utility. This utility allows you to get a log file of the AirLink Raven XE activity which
you can then send to Sierra Wireless support or erase the current configuration
completely.

Figure 1-6: Modem Doctor

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cellular
provider

Connecting to Your Cellular Provider

The AirLink Raven XE uses your cellular provider as an ISP (Internet Service
Provider) to connect you to the Internet.

Connection Steps:

1. Your AirLink Raven XE establishes a PPP (Point to Point Protocol or “dial up”
connection) link to the cellular provider’s network, also called registering on
the network, and receives an IP address.

2. When your AirLink Raven XE has received its IP address from your cellular
provider, a connection to the Internet or the cellular network is also available
for computers or other devices connected directly to the AirLink Raven XE.

The AirLink Raven XE will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from the
computers or other host devices.

With the AirLink Raven XE in Ethernet Public mode, only one device connected to
the Ethernet port will receive the public IP address which is the one provided by
the cellular network. In Ethernet Private mode, with a hub or switch connected to
the Ethernet port, the AirLink Raven XE will provide NAT for a range of computers
or other devices connected to the switch or hub and Internet access to all of them.

Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses

There are two types of addresses on networks: dynamic and static.

• Dynamic addresses are assigned on a “need to have” basis. Your AirLink
Raven XE might not always receive the same address each time it connects
with your cellular provider.

• Static addresses are permanently assigned to a particular account and will
always be used whenever your AirLink Raven XE connects to the Internet.
The IP address will not be given to anyone else.

Most ISPs (cellular included) use dynamic IP addresses rather than static IP
addresses since it allows them to reuse a smaller number of IP addresses for a
large number of customers. A dynamic IP address is suitable for many common
Internet uses, such as web browsing, looking up data on another computer
system, or other client functions (such as data only being sent out or only being
received after an initial request).

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Tip: If your account with your cellular provider includes a dynamic IP address and you

need a static IP, please consult your your cellular provider representative for more infor­mation about changing your account for static IP support.

If you need to contact your AirLink Raven XE, a device connected to the AirLink
Raven XE, or a host system using the AirLink Raven XE from the Internet, you
need to have a known IP (such as one which is static) or domain name (an IP
address which is converted by a DNS server into a word-based name). If you
have a dynamic IP address for your modem, you can use a Dynamic DNS service
(such as Sierra Wireless’s IP Manager) to translate your IP address into to a
domain name.

Caution: If you want to connect remotely to your AirLink Raven XE using TCP/IP or

UDP/IP, the IP address given to your modem by your cellular provider cannot be a private
or internal IP address (such as a special private network) unless you are on the same
network or inside that network’s firewall (such as with frame relay).

Communications

GSM networks use SIM cards which are smart cards containing the account
holder’s details. A SIM can generally be moved from one device to another
allowing for account portability and flexibility.

HSUPA

HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access) is a cellular technology which most
closely resembles a broadband synchronous connection. The upload and
download speeds are maximized to provide a faster throughput, reaching speeds
up to 2.0 Mbit/s for the uplink and 7.2 Mbit/s for the downlink.

Please check with your network provider on the availability of HSUPA.

HSDPA

HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) is a cellular technology allowing
for higher data transfer speeds. In HSDPA mode of operation, max speeds are up
to 7.2 Mbit/s in the downlink and 384 kbit/s in the uplink. HSDPA uses Adaptive
Modulation and Coding (AMC), fast packet scheduling at the Node B (Base
Station) and fast retransmissions from Node B (known as HARQ-Hybrid
Automatic Repeat Request) to deliver the improved downlink performance vs.
UMTS and EDGE.

HSPDA (and HSUPA) falls back to UMTS, EDGE, or GPRS (in order of
precedence). This feature allows you to have seamless connectivity no matter
where your AirLink Raven XE is.

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UMTS

UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) supports data transfer
rates of up to 1920 kbit/s; most users can expect performance up to 384 kbit/s. A
UMTS network uses a pair of 5 MHz channels: one in the 1900 MHz range for
uplink, and one in the 2100 MHx range for downlink.

EDGE

EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) provides end-to-end packet data
services with an enhanced connectivity building on GPRS technology and using
the established GSM networks. EDGE provides higher transmission rates and
better transmission quality for data than GPRS. EDGE can carry data at speeds
typically up to 384 kbit/s in packet mode.

When EDGE is not available, your AirLink Raven XE will fall-back to GPRS for the
connection to Sprint to provide continued connectivity.

GPRS

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is packet-switched with many users
sharing the same tranmission channel, but only transmitting when they have data
to send. This means that the total available bandwidth can be immediately
dedicated to those users who are actually sending at any given moment,
providing higher use where users only send or receive data intermittenly. GPRS
provides speeds of 30 - 70 kbps with bursts up to 170 kbps.

Connection Methods

You can connect the AirLink Raven XE to a USB or an Ethernet (RJ45) port on a
computer. When connected to a USB or Ethernet port, the AirLink Raven XE
behaves like a network card.

USB Port

The AirLink Raven XE is equipped with a USB port which increases the methods
by which you can send and receive data. The USB port can be set to work as
either a virtual Ethernet port or a virtual serial port. A driver installation is required
to use the USB port in either mode. USB drivers can be downloaded from the
Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site: http://www.sierrawireless.com/support.

It is recommended that you use a USB 2.0 cable with your AirLink Raven XE and
connect directly to your computer for best throughput.

Virtual Serial Port

The AirLink Raven XE supports one virtual serial port over USB. This VSP can be
used, for example, to send AT commands, or to run many serial based
applications such as HyperTerminal

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Networking

IPsec

The IP protocol that drives the Internet is inherently insecure. Internet Protocol
Security (IPsec), which is a standards-based protocol, secures communications
of IP packets over public networks.

IPsec is a common network layer security control and is used to create a virtual
private network (VPN).

The advantages of the IPSec feature includes:

• Data Protection: Data Content Confidentiality allows users to protect their
data from any unauthorized view, because the data is encrypted (encryption
algorithms are used).

• Access Control: Access Control implies a security service that prevents
unauthorized use of a Security Gateway, a network behind a gateway or
bandwidth on that network.

• Data Origin Authentication: Data Origin Authentication verifies the actual
sender, thus eliminating the possibility of forging the actual sender’s identifi­cation by a third-party.

• Data Integrity: Data Integrity Authentication allows both ends of the communi­cation channel to confirm that the original data sent has been received as
transmitted, without being tampered with in transit. This is achieved by using
authentication algorithms and their outputs.

The IPsec architecture model includes the Sierra Wireless AirLink gateway as a
remote gateway at one end communicating, through a VPN tunnel, with a VPN
gateway at the other end. The remote gateway is connected to a Remote network
and the VPN is connected to the Local network. The communication of data is
secure through the IPsec protocols.

Figure 1-7: IPSec Architecture

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GRE

GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) tunnel is used to carry non-IP packets
through an IP Network. Non-IP packets sent over the GRE tunnel must first be
encapsulated. Hence, ALEOS is used to configure and encapsulate non-IP
packets and transmit over IP through the GRE tunnel.

Applications

Events Reporting

Events Reporting is a Sierra Wireless AirLink modem software feature, provided
via ACEmanager, that allows users to generate reports from the events that take
place. Event Reporting Protocol is an intuitive embedded protocol, which
automatically formats the messages based on an event trigger. The messages
generated are then reported to the remote server.

Software

The AirLink Raven XE device comes with the following software:

• ACEview, the software for the AirLink Raven XE which allows you to monitor

your connections.

• The driver that forms the interface between the AirLink Raven XE and your

Windows operating system when using USB virtual Ethernet or USB virtual
serial.

• Firmware that is stored in non-volatile memory and includes ACEmanager.

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

The firmware was loaded into the controller board and radio module when the
AirLink Raven XE was assembled. As new versions of the software and firm­ware are released, they are posted at www.sierrawireless.com.

Note: The radio module firmware is not updatable; only ALEOS-level firmware can be
updated.

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Documentation

This Raven XE User Guide describes how to:

• Install the AirLink Raven XE hardware.

• Connect the radio antennas.

• Connect a notebook computer and other input/output (I/O) devices.

• Install the software.

• Interpret the LEDs on the AirLink Raven XE and the indicators in the

ACEview software.

This Raven XE 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 explains all the

ALEOS features.

ACEview User Guide This document explains the use of the utility tools which are used to view and monitor the

ACEnet User Guide This document explains the use of ACEnet services for the remote management of Sierra

connection state of a Sierra Wireless AirLink device.

Wireless AirLink devices.

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2: Specifications

• Features and

Benefits

• Technology

• Bands

• Environmental

• Power

Consumption:
(@12V DC)

• Standards/

Approvals

• Host Interfaces

• Physical

Specifications

• Application

Interfaces

• LED Indicators

• Controls

• Power Connector

Features and Benefits

• Embedded Intelligence

• Low Power Consumption

• Compact Size

• Rugged Aluminum Case

• High-Speed Processor (ARM 9)

• High-Speed 2-way Data

• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port

• Persistent Network Connectivity

• Remote Management and Configuration

• Class1 Div 2 Certified

Technology

HSPA with fallback to:

• HSUPA

• HSDPA

• UMTS

• EDGE

• GPRS (MS-12)

• GSM

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Bands

• TriBand (3G) for UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA

· 850/1900/2100 MHz

• Quad Band (2G) GPRS/EDGE

· 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Environmental

• Operating Temperature:

· -30° to 70° C (-22° to158° F)

• Storage Temperature:

· -40° to 85° C (-40° to 185° F)

Power Consumption: (@12V DC)

• Transmit/Receive (Typical/Max) 120/230 mA

• Idle 90 mA

• Input Voltage 7 - 28 VDC

Note: In consideration of
EU regulations, this device
is classified as a Class A
device for use in
commercial environments.

Standards/Approvals

• CE/EU

• Carrier specific approvals

• RoHS

• FCC

• Industry Canada

• Mil-Spec 810-F Certified

• This apparatus is suitable for use in Class1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, or

unclassified or non-hazardous locations.

Warning: Explosion Hazard - Substitution of any components may impair suitability for

Class 1, Division 2.

Note: The device fulfills only Class A limits.

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Specifications

Host Interfaces

• Ethernet: 10BaseT RJ-45

• USB Type B5 Pin mini

• Antenna Connection:

· Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA

· Receive Diversity - 50 Ohm SMA

· One digital input port, one digital I/O port

Warning: The antenna should not be installed closer than 20 cm from any people. It is

one of the RSS-102 requiremnts for devices not requiring SAR.

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (H x W x D)

· 27 mm x 75 mm x 103 mm (1.06 in x 2.95 in x 4.06 in)

• Weight

· 185 grams/.41 lb.

Application Interfaces

• TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, SMS, MSCI, Binary, Modbus,
and others

LED Indicators

• Network

• Signal

• Activity

• Power

Controls

• Reset button

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* Configuration terminology in ACEmanager

Power Connector

Figure 1-8: Power Connector (not to scale)

Warning: Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been

switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

Note: Raven XE I/O Port is software configurable.

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3: Activating the Raven XE

• Installing the SIM

• Updating Firmware

This chapter provides step-by-step directions for activating your
Raven XE on your cellular provider’s network.

Installing the SIM

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in the Raven XE is a smartcard
that securely stores the key identifying a cellular subscriber.
Generally, you will only need to install a SIM once in the life of the
modem, and it may be pre-installed by your Sierra Wireless
representative.

If the SIM was pre-installed, unless you need to set a custom APN,
activation of your modem is complete.

Cellular Account Required

• Cellular Account Required- To use your modem, you need to
have a SIM with an active account in a data plan with your
cellular provider (EDGE or HSUPA/HSDPA).

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Software Required

ACEmanager is a software utility that is provided with your Airlink
device at no additional cost. Follow the steps below to connect to
ACEmanager for configuring the modem.

• Ensure Raven XE connectivity to access ACEmanager.

• Go to: http://192.168.13.31:9191 the first time you connect to

ACEmanager.

ACEmanager supports the current Internet Explorer and Firefox
browser versions for Micrsoft Windows 7 and Windows XP.

Hardware Required

• Ethernet cable

Note: Until you install a driver for the USB port, you cannot use your USB
port to configure the modem.

• Power adapter and power source - You will need a power
supply and power source for the modem.

• PC or laptop - To configure the modem, you will need a
computer with an available Ethernet port or serial port.

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Tools Required

• Small Phillips screw driver - The Phillips screw driver is also called a plus
(+) or X screw driver.

• Slim stylus - A PDA stylus, an unbent paperclip, or any other such item.

Figure 3-1: Raven XE Faceplate

Warning: Explosion Hazard. Do not remove or replace Plug-in Modules unless power

has been disconnected or the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations of
flammable Gasses or vapors.

1. Open the Case.

a. Unplug the Raven XE power cable and all other cables.

b. Using a small Phillips head screw driver, remove the screws on the back

of the Raven XE.

2. Remove the SIM from the card.

a. Carefully remove the SIM card from the card you received from your

cellular provider.

3. Insert the SIM.

a. Gently press the SIM card in to click it into place.

Tip: The top of the card faces the bottom of the modem.

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Note: The card and SIM
may be a different color
than these examples.

Activating the Raven XE

Figure 3-2: Insert SIM into the modem

4. Finish the SIM installation.

When the faceplate is replaced and secured, the installtion of the SIM is
complete. Secure the front of the Raven XE with the Phillips screws.

The APN (Access Point Name) is the way your modem knows how it will be
communicating with the network. The APN allows custom IP addressing and
tailors your company's wireless IP solution to meet the security and IP addressing
requirements of your applications.

Note: Most accounts use the default addressing solution of Private or Public IP addresses
supplied by the Internet and Proxy APNs. You should only need to configure a custom
APN if you have a Static or Custom IP address.

The default APN is Internet. If you need a different APN, use ACEmanager to
configure it.

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Updating Firmware

To install the latest firmware version (.exe file), go to the Sierra Wireless website:
http://www.sierrawireless.com.

For the updated tool to execute, install the USB drivers available on the website
before executing the .exe file.

Tip: Copy the USB Serial Driver.inf file to your desktop. Next, power up the Raven XE and

connect the USB. Install from a specific location and point to this .inf file. For detailed
instructions on installing the USB drivers, refer to Universal Serial Bus Application Note.

1. Connect the Raven XE to your computer with either an Ethernet or USB
cable.

2. Connect the power adapter and antennas to your Raven XE.

a. A Sierra Wireless firmware update welcome screen displays. Click on

Next.

Figure 3-3: Launch Screen

b. Choose the interface you want to program the modem through, and click

on Next.

The default Private for Ethernet is also in a different subnet from the other
connection types.

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Table 3-1: Factory Defaults

Interface Raven XE Connected Device

Ethernet Private default 192.168.13.31* 192.168.13.100

USB/NET 192.168.14.31 192.168.14.100

DUN 192.168.15.31 192.168.15.100

*Can be changed via ACEmanager

Figure 3-4: Configuration: Interface selection

c. The next screen will prompt you to reset the modem manually. Reset the

modem, and click on Next.

Installation begins and can take up to a few minutes. Once the installation is
complete, you will get a confirmation screen.

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4: Installation of the Raven XE

• Connecting to

Power

• Connecting to a

Computer or
Other Device

• Indicator Lights

• Mounting

4

Note: During installation,
please be sure that the
cables are secure but do
not bear any additional
weight that could loosen
the connector from the
unit.

Your Raven XE should be mounted in a position that allows easy
access for the cables so they are not bent, constricted, in close
proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme temperatures.
The LEDs on the front panel should be visible for ease of operational
verification. You should ensure that there is adequate airflow around
the modem but that it is kept free from direct exposure to the
elements, such as sun, rain, dust, etc.

Caution: The Raven XE is in a hardened case and designed for use in

industrial and extreme environments. However, unless you are using cables
expressly designed for such environments, they can fail if exposed to the
same conditions the Raven XE can withstand.

Figure 4-1: Raven XE Connectors

Note: A distance of at
least 20 cm between the
antenna and the user's
body must be maintained
at all times.

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Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi under
standard installation configuration. In more complex installations
(such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/or multiple
connections), it’s imperative that the installer follow maximum dBi
gain guidelines in accordance with the radio communications
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Industry Canada, or your country’s regulatory body (if used outside
the US).

Your Raven XE will work with most PCS cellular antennas with an
SMA connector that works in the high and low frequencies of the
cellular technology of your modem. Connect the primary antenna or
primary RF cable directly to the antenna connector on the back of the
Raven XE.

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Connector

DIN2/
Relay Out 1

Tip: When using a cable connected to an antenna placed away from the modem,

minimize the length of your cable. All gain from a more advantageous antenna placement
can be lost with a long cable length to the modem.

To provide for diversity in the signal reception, connect the second antenna to the
second antenna port (SMA, labeled Rx Div ANT2) on the back of the Raven XE.

Caution: If you are not using a diversity antenna, you should disable the receive diversity

option. In ACEmanager, in the WAN/Cellular group, configure RX Diversity.

Connecting to Power

The Raven XE digital I/O port consists of a 4-pin power connector which includes
two digital I/O ports. Port 4 is software configurable, while Port 3 is digital input
only and not software configurable.

The I/O port handles external input and output events. An external device can
send digital input to the modem through the digital I/O port.

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Figure 4-2: Digital I/O Port: Power Connector

Warning: Risk of electric shock: Only use the supply voltages listed in this user guide.

Warning: The operating temperature range of the 12V AC power adapter is 0

This range is less than the operating temperature range of the Raven XE. For deployments
in more extreme temperatures, use the optional DC power cable rather than the AC power
adapter.

0

- 40 0C.

With the appropriate power adapter, the Raven XE can be used with either DC or
AC power. DC cables and AC adapters are available as optional accessories in
addition to the one included with your Raven XE.

Installation of the Raven XE

Note: When using a DC
power source (e.g., a solar
cell), Sierra Wireless
recommends placing a
fuse (1-2 Amp) on the line
close to the power source
to protect your power
source from possible
surges due to shorts or
other line issues.

The DC power cable positive lead should be connected to the battery or power
source positive terminal. The power cable negative lead should be connected to
the battery or power source negative terminal.

Tip: The DC power cable has a white wire lead in addition to the power positive and

negative. This is for a feature not present in the Raven line modems. In the Raven XE, the
white wire lead has no function and can be ignored.

Warning: Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been

switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

Connecting to a Computer or Other Device

Figure 4-3: Ethernet connector

The Ethernet port of your Raven XE can be connected directly to a computer or
other Ethernet device with either a cross-over cable or a straight-through cable.
The Ethernet port on the Raven XE is auto-sensing and connects at 100baseTX.
If you are connecting the modem to a hub or switch you should use a straight
through cable or use the uplink port on the hub or switch with a cross-over cable.

Tip: On some computers, the TCP receive window may be set to 16 kbytes. To optimize

the throughput of your Raven XE, it is recommended that you change the TCP window
from 128 kbytes to 256 kbytes using a TCP Optimizer.

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Figure 4-4: USB connector

Your Raven XE’s full-speed (12 Mbit) USB 2.0 port can be connected directly to
most computers or other devices using a standard full-speed USB 2.0 cable. If the
computer or device you are connecting or the cable is not rated for full-speed, the
modem will communicate at a reduced speed to match. The Raven XE functions
as a device and not as a host.

When it is connected to a computer, the USB port should be seen as a COM port
or an Ethernet port after the applicable driver is installed.

The Raven XE has a standard mini-B connector.

Warning: The USB port can only be used in a non-hazardous environment.

Indicator Lights

When your Raven XE is connected to power and an antenna, there is a specific
pattern to the lights to indicate its operation mode.

Figure 4-5: Indicator lights

•Network - When lit solid, indicates a successful connection to the cellular
network with an IP address given and a channel acquired. A tri-mode LED,
Network blinks slowly while searching for cellular service, bllinks faster once it
finds cellular service and is attempting to authenticate on the cellular network,
and finally is solid when the device is authenticated on the cellular network
and is provided an IP address by the cellular network.

• Signal - Light shows the strength of the signal and may be nearly solid
(strong signal) or flashing (weaker signal). A slow flash indicates a very weak
signal.

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Table 4-1: RSSI LED Ranges

RSSI/Signal LED Status Ranges of RSSI (dBm)

On Solid Equal to or stronger than -69

Fast Blink -70 to -79

Normal blink -80 to -89

Slow Blink -90 to -99

Extinguished Equal to or weaker than -100

•Activity - Lights will flash as data is transferred to and from the Raven XE on

the remote network.

•Power - Indicates the power adapter is connected and there is power getting

to the Raven XE.

• The Reset button (on the left side of the Raven XE) has two functions. If it is

quickly depressed and released, the modem will simply power cycle the
internal hardware. If, however, the reset is depressed and held for several
seconds (count approximately 30 seconds, and wait for the power light to go
off after the light pattern stops), the ALEOS configuration settings will return
to the factory defaults.

Caution: If you reset the modem configuration using the Reset button,

you may need to reconfigure your APN.

Light Patterns

The LEDs on the front of the modem will respond in different patterns to indicate
modem states.

• Normal - Each LED, mentioned above, is lit as applicable.

•Start up - The LEDs will cycle from left to right.

• Configuration Reset - The LEDs will cycle left to right and then right to left 4

times.

• Authentication Failure - The Network, Signal, and Activity LEDs blink every

2 seconds.

• Data Retry - The Network, Signal, and Activity LEDs blink every 3 seconds.

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Mounting

An optional accessory for your Raven XE is a mounting kit, which includes a
bracket. The bracket is designed to snugly cradle the modem and hold it in place
where you need it. You can use a strap around the bracket and modem for extra
security. The bracket can be attached to a stationary location using #6 screws
with the mounting hole diameter approximately 0.15 inches.

Bracket installation instructions are as follows:

1. Mount the bracket using #6 screws. There are two holes on each side of the
bracket to fasten the screws, and at least one hole on each end is required for
mounting the bracket.

2. Position Raven XE between the alignment ears.

3. Engage the top groove in the body of the Raven XE with the two tabs.

4. Push in the center on the far side of the Raven XE so that it touches the side

of the bracket.

5. Press down, and release when the upper groove on the far side of the Raven
XE aligns with the tabs.

6. Installation into the mounting bracket is complete.

To remove the Raven XE, press on the two edges of the modem and the bracket.
By doing this, the modem will snap out of the mounting bracket.

Figure 4-6: Optional Mounting Bracket

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Figure 4-7: Mounting bracket installation

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Figure 4-8: Mounting Bracket for Raven XE; Dimensions in Inches

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5: Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power Status

• Capturing External

Events Using
Inputs

The Raven XE has special features for use in an M2M environment.
The Raven XE can be configured to monitor the input, respond to
specific types of events, and even trigger a digital output. These
features can be configured to meet your needs.

Capturing External Events Using Inputs

While using a special power cable with I/O, the Raven XE is equipped
with an I/O interface for use in instrumentation applications. This
includes one digital input and one digital output which can be
connected to sensors and switches to monitor status and remotely
control equipment.

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Figure 5-1: Raven XE Back Connections

Digital Input

Digital input(s) can report a simple open or closed state by measuring
contact closures on switches. Digital input(s) can be wired to the two
ground signals via a switch. When the switch is open, the input will
read “OPEN”. When the switch is closed and the input is connected
to ground, the input will read “CLOSED”.

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Digital I/O

Ground

Contact Closure

Digital Input

Figure 5-2: Digital Input Contact Closure

Examples of using the input with a switch to ground are:

• When a door or other latch is opened or closed.

• When counting pulses or other electronic events.

• When a gauge reaches a certain point.

• When a container fills or empties.

• When a switch or valve is opened or closed.

• When the tow bar is raised or lowered.

• When connected to a sensor, the level of fuel in a vehicle.

• When the trunk of a vehicle is opened or closed.

• When the ignition is turned on or off.

Digital Output

Figure 5-3: Digital Output

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Power Connector

pin 4

pin 3

pin 2

pin 1

Ground

DIN1

DIN2/
Output 1

Powe r

4-pin Male Connector
(power, ground, and
two inputs)

Digital Input 1
white

Digital Input 2/
Output 1
green

Ground
black

Powe r
red

Connecting Devices to the I/O Port

Note: Before you install
the Raven XE in its final
location, be sure to cover
all exposed wiring.

You can purchase an optional I/O Power Cable for the Raven XE which can be
used to attach devices to the combination I/O port and power connector. The
harness has pre-wired leads to allow you to customize your own connections. The
wires are paired and color-coded.

Warning: Risk of electric shock: Only use the supply voltages listed in this user guide.

Digital Input/Output

Pin 3/4

DIN1, DIN2/Output 1

Function Input

V Input “High” Range 2.0 to VCC+1 VDC

V Input ”Low” Range -0.3 to 1.5 VDC

Internal Pullup (no connection) 3.3 VDC

Function Output

IOUT +/-50mA

VOHmin (IOH - 16mA) 2.4V

VOHmin (IOH - 24mA) 2.3V

VOLmax (IOL - 24mA) 0.55V

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Note: You can use the GX400 DC power cable (P/N 2000380) that includes a green wire
for Pin 4.

Caution: Never apply an external voltage while in the Output mode. This will cause

damage to the unit.

Monitoring the Input and Output

You can monitor the status of the digital inputs using ACEmanager or AT
Commands, or with special reports sent by email, SMS, or other Event Reporting
report types. In ACEmanager, select the I/O group.

Figure 5-5: ACEmanager : I/O

Note: Refer to the ALEOS User Guide for configuring Raven XE I/O in ACEmanager.

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6: Connecting the Raven XE

• ACEmanager

• Using a Terminal

Application with
AT Commands

• AT Commands

The Raven XE, with its embedded ALEOS firmware, is a highly
configurable device.

There are two options for configuring the Raven XE:

• Use the configuration and management applications of the
AceWare suite, or

• Use a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal,
PuTTY, etc.

ACEmanager

To get a more expanded view of the other ACEmanager features,
refer to the ACEmanager Guide.

A full listing of all the configuration commands for your modem is
found in Chapter 6 of the ALEOS User Guide.

Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands

6

You can access and configure your Raven XE using a terminal
emulator application such as Microsoft HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or
others. The following directions are for HyperTerminal which is part of
a standard installation of Windows XP.

1. Choose a name and icon for your connection

a. Choose a name for your connection, such as Raven XE or

Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions. The name and icon are
only for your own reference so you can find the connection at
a later date.

Tip: If you want to have a connection saved for both local and remote, it is

recommended the connection name reflect the connection type, i.e., Raven
XE local.

b. Select OK.

2. At the Connect To window, using USB or serial:

Using USB/Serial:

a. Select COM1 or the COM port to which the gateway is

connected, for the “Connect using” option.

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Figure 6-1: Connect To window

b. Change or verify the settings when the COM1 Properties window

displays:

· Bits per Second: 115200 (default)

· Data Bits: 8

· Parity: None

· Stop Bits: 1

· Flow Control: Hardware.

Figure 6-2: Port Settings at COM1 Properties

Tip: If you have configured the Raven XE for settings different than the defaults for Bits

per second, Data bits, Parity, and/or Stop bits, you will need to use your changed settings.

c. Select OK.

If using Ethernet:

d. Select TCP/IP (Winsock) for “Connect using”.

e. Enter the Raven XE’s internal IP address in “Host address”.

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f. Change the “Port number” to 2332.

g. Select OK.

3. You are now connected.

Connecting on USB/net will prompt you for a password.

Figure 6-3: HyperTerminal : TCP/IP connected

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Figure 6-4: HyperTerminal : connected

a. If you are prompted for a password, enter the default password 12345.

Tip: You will not be prompted for a password if you connect using a COM port.

b. Typ e AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of “OK” or “0”.

c. To see what you are typing as you type it, you will need to turn on the

echo and verbose mode. Type AT E 1V 1 and press Enter.

d. If you get a reply of “OK”, then you entered the command successfully. If

you get a reply of “0” or “ERROR”, try entering the command again.

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AT Commands

When using a terminal application, you will need to manually type in each
command.

• For most commands, when entering them using a terminal connection, you
will need to preface the command with AT (exceptions are noted), i.e., ATA
which is listed as A.

• Some commands have specific parameters while other commands will take
whatever you type.

• Required variable parameters are denoted with italicized text, example, Dn.
The n is a variable.

• Acceptable parameters and/or specific formats are listed with each
command.

• Most commands with parameters can be entered with ? to read the current
value (e.g., AT &D ? will respond with “2” if the default has not been changed).

• Optional parameters are denoted with square brackets [ ].

• AT Commands are not case sensitive. A capital “E” is the same as a lower-

case “e”.

• When you are using a terminal connection, if you enter a command which is
recognized by the Raven XE, it will respond with “OK”. If the command is not
recognized, the response will be “ERROR”.

• Those commands applicable only to certain model numbers of the Raven XE
will be noted.

Caution: Symbols listed with commands, such as *, /, &, or ?, are part of the command

and must be included. Commands with symbols other than * may require PassThru mode.

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7: Regulatory Information

Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States)

Electronic devices, including computers and wireless modems,
generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are
therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations.

This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the
acceptable limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules.

This equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed
for use in accordance with the manufacturer's user manual. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular
installation.

If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help

• This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved

by Sierra Wireless could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired operation.

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Antenna Considerations

Although the antenna model(s) used with these devices meet(s) the Industry
Canada Radio Frequency requirements, it is possible that the future customers
may swap them for different ones without network provider's knowledge and
approval. Such customers must be made aware of, and follow, the Radio
Frequency requirements applied in this Technical Approval:

• RSS-102 "Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication
Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)"

• RSS-129 "800 Mhz Dual-Mode CDMA Cellular Telephones"

• RSS-132e "Cellular Telephones Employing New Technologies Operating in

the Bands 824-849 Mhz and 869-894 Mhz"

• RSS-133 r1 "2 GHz Personal Communications Services"

RF Exposure

In accordance with FCC/IC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency
fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation
distance of 20cm should be maintained between the antenna and the user's body.

Note: A distance of at
least 20 cm must be
maintained at all times
between the antenna and
the user.

Warning: This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel!

To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and
human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain must not exceed 5
dBi in the Cellular band and 4 dBi in the PCS band.

EU

Sierra Wireless hereby declares that the Raven XE devices conform to all the
essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Products are marked with a CE and notified body number as shown here:

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Regulatory Information

The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for
viewing at the following location in the EU community.

Sierra Wireless (UK), Limited
Suite 5, the Hub
Fowler Avenue
Farnborough Business Park
Farnborough, United Kingdom GU14 7JP

The device is a Class A device for use in a commercial environment.

WEEE Notice

If you purchased a Raven XE in Europe, please make sure that the device is
collected separately from general domestic waste at the end of its life. WEEE
(Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment) products may be recognized by their
wheeled bin label on the product label.

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