Discovery Tool

  • Discovery Tool

The Sierra Wireless Discovery Tool is a simple and intuitive Windows® tool which enables ultra-fast configuration and easy access to basic modem features of AirPrime wireless modules. The intuitive user interface enables you to simultaneously display the AT commands you need during product development.

Discover and configure your connected device, perform a range of standard operations such as sending an SMS or setting up a GPRS connection to the Internet thanks to the Discovery Tool.

You can also use the Discovery Tool to take your first steps with the AirPrime XM0110 GPS module, including initiation, start, and displaying satellites, locations and maps.

The Discovery Tool is exclusive to Sierra Wireless and free of charge to Sierra Wireless customers.

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Overview

Usability features  

  • Easy: Microsoft Windows® based, simple and intuitive
  • Fast: Get your modem up and running in less than 5 minutes and learn how to program it
  • Smart: Full graphical interface provides rapid access to the most used modem services with inline help and mouse over assistance for events and their AT commands.

Operational features

  • Setup: Inline photographic help system guides you during the installation process.
  • Network: Retrieve band operation, network status, quality and operator name.
  • Device: Retrieve device parameters such as model, serial number, IMEI, IMSI, firmware version.
  • Audio: Retrieve/Set echo cancellation, speaker/microphone selection, level control.
  • Calls: Initiate Voice (with phonebook), CSD data, GPRS data calls.
  • Messaging: Retrieve/Set SMSC and send/receive SMS.
  • Watch: An AT "spy" window for each function group and AT "console" provide total bi-directional control of AT commands allowing you to “use and learn” your chosen device.

Support

To view the release note, please click here. 

For technical support, please contact your sales representative or distributor. You may also ask for help from other developers on the Sierra Wireless Developer Forum.

 

 

News+Stories

News releases

Embedded Application Framework accelerates embedded M2M application development

Barcelona, Spain : February 14, 2011

Sierra Wireless celebrates its 50 millionth wireless module

Vancouver, Canada : February 10, 2011

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Download

The Discovery Tool can be downloaded for free, as part of the Sierra Wireless Embedded Application Framework. Minimum PC configuration: Java 1.6.x and Windows® XP, Vista, 7.

Discovery Tool Installer 1.7.0 (70.6 MB)

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