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How to use Airlink Raven CDMA/GPRS  

Modems with Z-max ? 

 
 

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 

CDMA/GSM connection to a Z-max base ......................................................................... 2 

2.1 

Modem activation....................................................................................................... 2 

2.2 

Modem configuration................................................................................................. 2 

2.2.1 

Base side............................................................................................................. 2 

2.2.2 

Rover side........................................................................................................... 3 

CDMA/GPRS connection to iCGRS.................................................................................. 4 

3.1 

Modem activation....................................................................................................... 4 

3.2 

Modem installation for the rover................................................................................ 4 

3.2.1 

First step - configuration of the modem ............................................................. 4 

3.2.2 

Second step – configuration of Z-max ............................................................... 5 

3.2.3 

Third step – Using Z-max with Airlink modem................................................. 6 

3.2.4 

Hang-up .............................................................................................................. 7 

Reminder ............................................................................................................................ 8 

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 9 

 
 

1

 

Introduction 

This document provides all technical information required in order to connect CDMA or 
GPRS Airlink modem to: 
  

o

 

a Z-max base 

o

 

an iCGRS base or any other GPS station that is streaming data on a socket (IP address 
and port number) 

 

 
This procedure is only valid for the following modems from Airlink: 

 

Raven GPRS modem G3210 or G3211 

 

Raven CDMA modem C3210 

 

For the use of Airlink GSM or CDMA modem a special kit from Thales Navigation is 
designed : Kit external Raven modem for Z-max (Ref:990572-01).This kit includes the 
following items: 

 

A Serial cable (Ref:702078) to connect the serial port of Z-max to the modem 

 

A power cable (Ref: 702079) to power the modem from a battery 

 

A 11.1V / 6Ah Li-Ion battery (Ref:110284) 

 

A battery charger (Ref:110049) 

 

A Blue backpack RTK Z-max (Ref:205044) 

 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for Raven C3210

Page 1: ...mation required in order to connect CDMA or GPRS Airlink modem to o a Z max base o an iCGRS base or any other GPS station that is streaming data on a socket IP address and port number This procedure i...

Page 2: ...r to know more about billing 2 2 1 Base side The Allegro terminal with FastSurvey shall be connected to Z max either by Bluetooth wireless link or serial cable to port A Port A Serial cable or Bluetoo...

Page 3: ...nse from Z max Comments PASHS SPD A 9 PASHR ACK Set PortA in 115 2Kbps PASHS DSY A B CR LF PASHR ACK Set Z max in transparent mode PASHS DSY B A CR LF PASHR ACK Set Z max in transparent mode AT APASST...

Page 4: ...2 1 First step configuration of the modem What you need A computer with a serial port A Airlink Raven modem GPRS or CDMA and its antenna A serial cable used for connecting the Raven modem to your com...

Page 5: ...rt number is allocated to you S53 Default Dial Code T MD Startup Mode Default 4 S211 DTR Mode 1 TCPS Connection timeout unit 0 TCPT Connection timeout minute 1 Then click write for saving these parame...

Page 6: ...ve this configuration into Z max You can also use a computer with the appropriate cable connected to Z max and send these command with Hyperterminal software utility from Windows suite 3 2 3 Third ste...

Page 7: ...ven modem is powered an automatic connection procedure will occur to the iCGRS station selected during the first step of configuration Z max is ready to be used for RTK operation with correction data...

Page 8: ...422 selection through PASHS command In case of RS422 no hardware flow control 12V DC power Current shall be lower than 800mA Protected against short circuit 12V DC power Current shall be lower than 80...

Page 9: ...f the base Check that Z max is not busy already online No response after a dial to a iCGRS station Check the connection of the antenna on the modem Check with a cell phone if the area is covered by th...

Page 10: ...Appendix 1 Activation of CDMA and GPRS Raven modem From Airlink 17 08 2007 10 21...

Page 11: ...rd1 zip for Verizon operator If you do not have NET installed on your PC you will have to download the SetupWizard2 zip instead The Phone number provided by the operator For this the operator will req...

Page 12: ...Check the ESN number of the modem and then Next Skip this step by selecting Next 17 08 2007 12 21...

Page 13: ...Input the MSL code for Verizon it should be 000000 and then Next Input the Phone number given by the operator in the MDN field and then next 17 08 2007 13 21...

Page 14: ...t if the provider give you the SID and NID parameters skip this section by next Except if the provider give you different values for NAI and Password parameters skip this section with next 17 08 2007...

Page 15: ...Select Automatic B option and the Next Push the test button 17 08 2007 15 21...

Page 16: ...Check if the Firmware version is up to date and then Next Select the public internet option and then next 17 08 2007 16 21...

Page 17: ...Check if the PRL list is up to date if not select update button else next Check that everything is OK you will probably have to wait few minutes and then next 17 08 2007 17 21...

Page 18: ...Congratulations your CDMA modem is activated then select finish GPRS Raven modem for all operators 1 Before activating the modem you need the following items 17 08 2007 18 21...

Page 19: ...name These parameters are given by your operator when you subscribe to GPRS If one of this parameters is missing you will not be able to register your GPRS modem 2 To activate the modem follow this pr...

Page 20: ...NETPW with the password provided by the oprator Be careful respect the case then select at the left the GPRS parameter list Fill the field CGDCONT in the following form 1 IP APN given by the operator...

Page 21: ...You can exit the Wireless Ace 3G utility software and after few minutes you should check that the Reg Registered light on the modem is ON Congratulations your modem is activated 17 08 2007 21 21...

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