Campbell Redwing 100 Instruction Manual - 3. Configuration
Redwing100 and Redwing105 AirLink CDMA Modems
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2.3 Power Considerations
• A power cable included with the modem connects to the datalogger's 12 V
or switched 12 V terminal. Connection to the switched 12 V terminal
allows the datalogger to switch power to the modem during scheduled
transmission intervals if desired.
• When using the switched 12 V terminal, the modem can be powered with
a BP12 battery, CH100 charger/regulator, and MSX10 solar panel.
3. Configuration
3.1 Establish Cellular Service
Prior to contacting Verizon (Redwing100) or Alltel (Redwing105), have the
following information on hand:
1. Electronic Serial Number (ESN). The ESN is found on the unit label.
2. Desired area code and local prefix. Normally, choose the same area code
and prefix as the calling PC. These will ensure that calls are billed at local
rates, even if the phone is used outside the local calling area.
Contact the provider, tell the account representative that you would like to
open an account for a new voice phone. Request a voice plan similar to
Verizon’s America’s Choice 400 Plan. Ask that voice mail NOT be activated.
The provider will provide you with the following:
1. A 10-digit phone number.
2. System ID (SID). You may need to ask for this.
3.2 Program the Modem
Program the modem with CELLSET.EXE, available from Campbell Scientific,
Inc. The appendix describes how to program the modem via a terminal
emulator; however, programming via a terminal emulator is NOT
recommended.
1. Connect the phone to your computer COM port.
2. Apply 12 volts to the phone. Red lead to +, black lead to -.
3. Start CELLSET.EXE and enter the 10-digit phone number to be
programmed into the phone.
4. Enter the SID. If you do not have the SID, try entering zero.
5. For CR10(X), CR510, CR7, 21X, or CR200 dataloggers, set the baud rate
to 9600. For CR23X or CR5000 dataloggers, set the baud rate to 38400.
6. Press “Set Settings” button to program the phone.