Sierra Wireless DART 300 User Manual

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User’s Guide 
 
About This Guide 
 
2110212 Rev 1.0 
 
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Book 4 – Installation 
The physical issues of installing and connecting the modem are covered in this portion of the 
guide.  This covers both field installations and bench connections for configuration and testing. 
 
•  Section 10, Device Attachment, describes antenna and booster connections, the RS-
232 cabling to the DART (including what a null modem is, and how to determine if 
one is required), and the power connection. 
•  Section 11, Installation Considerations, discusses the items to consider when 
installing the DART 300 in the field.  This includes environmental, access, mounting 
and grounding issues. 
Book 5 – References 
This section includes references for the AT commands and status registers, troubleshooting tips, 
and the product specifications. 
 
•  Section 12, AT Commands, provides details on AT commands, status registers, result 
codes, and stored profiles. 
•  Section 13, Troubleshooting, provides problem symptoms and suggested remedies.  
The warranty and service details are also provided in this section. 
•  Section 14, Specifications, summarizes the physical, electrical, and environmental 
specifications for the DART 300 modem. 
1.1.3. 
DART 300 Checklist 
Each DART 300 package should include the following parts: 
 
SWI Part No. 
Description 
1100062 
DART 300 CDPD Modem 
6000067 
DC Power Connector to bare wire 
 
In addition, each shipment should include the following: 
6000131 
DART 300 CDPD Modem User’s Guide (this document)(doc #2110212), and 
DART 300 Migration Guide (for users of the DART 200) (doc #2110291) 
 
These optional accessories are also available by contacting the Sierra Wireless sales desk: 
6000048 
10’ Serial Cable (DTE-DCE) with 9-pin D connectors 
6000055 
DART 300 Mounting Kit 
6000082 
AC Power adapter with DART 12V DC connector 
6000065 
Fixed Mount Antenna 
1100051 
AirBooster 350 RF Amplifier 
2000096 
DART 300 to AirBooster 350 Connecting Cable 
For those who wish to use the Sierra Wireless Watcher enabling software to configure and use the 
modem, the software can be downloaded from the Sierra Wireless website at