Beam Iridium RapidSAT LBT, Installation & User Manual

Page 1: ...Iridium RapidSAT LBT Installation User Manual Beam Communications Pty Ltd ...

Page 2: ...ecializes in Voice Data Tracking and customized solutions Beam develops innovative products and services to meet market demands and niche applications Beam s leading edge products are deployed in a wide range of vertical markets including Maritime Transport Government Defense Mining Construction Forestry Emergency Services Relief Aid Telemetry and Rural Telephony Supported by a dedicated team of p...

Page 3: ...ever no responsibility is assumed by BEAM for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of BEAM BEAM reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright 2010 BEAM Communications Pty Ltd All rights reserved Product Name Rapi...

Page 4: ...PS Pack Version The following optional accessories are available for your RapidSAT 9555 RST055 UPS Battery Pack UPS Battery Pack Power Output Cable length 150mm RST750 AC 12VDC Adaptor USB mini B to USB A data cable See your Service Provider for pricing and availability of these quality BEAM accessories User Information Please record your serial number here for future reference Model RapidSAT LBT ...

Page 5: ...F Interference 25 Specification Summary 26 Electrical Environmental Specifications 26 Trouble Shooting 27 Beam Warranty Conditions 30 Contents About Beam Communications 2 User Information 4 Package Contents 4 Optional Accessories 4 Conventions in this Manual 6 Safety Information 7 Warning Potentially Explosive Atmospheres 8 Safety Iridium Transceiver 8 About this Equipment 12 RapidSAT LBT Features...

Page 6: ... reference when required Ideal when troubleshooting Conventions in this Manual WARNING CAUTION This symbol and associated text indicate a warning note providing information to prevent damage to equipment or personal injury NOTE IMPORTANT TIP This symbol and associated text indicate a note providing general operating information ...

Page 7: ...talled The UPS Battery Pack MUST BE recycled or disposed properly Safety Information IMPORTANT Please read the following information carefully before installing and using the Beam RapidSAT LBT Failing to follow instructions may compromise the safety of the product and may result in personal injury and or equipment damage Please consult the supplier if you have any further questions Refer to the ap...

Page 8: ... based on extensive scientific review For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the updated ANSI standard WARNING POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES 1 Turn the phone OFF and DO NOT remove the UPS battery pack when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere 2 O...

Page 9: ...m RF signals However certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from the wireless phone Do not operate the satellite telephone when a person is within 1 foot 30 centimeters of the antenna A person or object within 1 foot 30 centimeters of the antenna could impair call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary and expose that person to RF en...

Page 10: ...Aviation Authority for guidelines on use of the equipment on board an aircraft Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches 6 be maintained between a wireless phone s antenna and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wi...

Page 11: ...air bag inflates with great force Do NOT place objects including both installed and portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result ...

Page 12: ...rectly with the Beam RST055 UPS battery pack which is an optional accessory There is a reserved compartment in the bag for the battery pack to be securely seated About this Equipment This guide outlines the details for installing and operating the Beam RapidSAT LBT This kit must not be used with any other device other than the Iridium Intelligent Handset RapidSAT LBT Features Small tough and light...

Page 13: ...Lable Pocket and Zip Storage 2 Battery Pack Insert 3 Speaker 4 Intelligent Handset 5 Side A Additional Storage 6 Detachable Shoulder Carry Strap Link 7 Carry Bag with Handle 8 Battery Screw Lock 9 Side B Additional Storage 10 Sim Card Access 11 Microphone 12 Power ON OFF 13 Lock SI M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 ...

Page 14: ... Installation Guide at beamcommunications com SIDE B 3 UPS Pack Power Input Optional 4 RapidSAT LBT Power Input 5 UPS Pack Power Output IMPORTANT Without UPS Pack connect power directly to the RapidSAT LBT power input With UPS Pack connect power to UPS Pack power output THEN connect UPS Pack power output to the RapidSAT LBT power input INPUT 9V 32V 1 4 3 2 5 ...

Page 15: ... DC power occurs OR 5 Connected directly to the optional UPS Pack installed in Battery compartment AND the UPS Pack is connected to an optional RST750 AC DC adaptor This also provides charging of the UPS Pack whilst the system is in use Functionality is maintained remaining on battery mode when loss of AC power occurs Installing the SIM Card The Iridium transceiver uses a SIM card similar to mobil...

Page 16: ...5 Optional The RapidSAT LBT has the option to install a battery source to provide long operation life To install the UPS Battery Pack 1 Unpack the UPS Battery Pack and disconnect any cables that may be plugged 2 Unlock and Open the RapidSAT LBT cover 3 Click the Power ON OFF rocker switch so that the LED tilted up INPUT USB OUTPUTS 12V 12V 5V 9V 32V INPUT USB OUTPUTS 12V 12V 5V 9V 32V SIM SIM ...

Page 17: ...AT LBT power input connector 10 Carefully zip up the RapidSAT LBT Side B with the cables stored inside the pocket and the RapidSAT LBT now has power 6 Before placing the UPS Pack in the compartment ensure that the OUTPUTS switch is set to 12V 7 Carefully insert the UPS Pack with the front panel of the UPS Pack facing out INPUT USB OUTPUTS 12V 12V 5V 9V 32V OUTPUTS 12V 5V INPUT USB OUTPUTS 12V 12V ...

Page 18: ... up 2 Wait for the Intelligent Handset to register on the network 3 You are now ready to make and receive calls Making Calls Making a Voice Call Ensure that external antenna is placed in maximum view of the sky To make a voice call check that the Intelligent Handset is registered then dial the number on the keypad Progress tones will be heard from the speaker as the call connects The volume of the...

Page 19: ... website www beamcommunications com support Intelligent Handset Overview Volume Keys TheVolume keys are on face of the Intelligent handset This controls the in call volume as well as the ring volume Placing a Call To place a call your RapidSAT LBT must be powered on and have the SIM card inserted and be in contact with the satellite network See Accessing the Network for network information Making ...

Page 20: ... not require the installation of any device drivers USB Driver Installation PC User The RapidSAT LBT USB data port requires an interface driver to be installed on the user s computer prior to undertaking data communication This driver supports the following operating systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista You can download Windows drivers for the RapidSAT LBT from www beamcommunications com ...

Page 21: ...cons The following icons will appear in the display to provide you with various information about the phones activity Main Screen Components 1 Reception Signal 2 Intelligent Hand Set in use 3 Home Screen 4 Battery Life Indicator 5 Display and Menu Screen 6 Voice Mail Inbox 7 SMS Inbox 88 88 Iridium 5 4 1 2 6 7 3 ...

Page 22: ...hree times in a row some features e g Fixed dialling become blocked Power ON Messages Once the phone is powered on you may see one of the following messages Messages Message Description Searching The phone is attempting to establish communications with the satellite network Registering The phone is registering with the network When the process is complete you will see Registered Check Signal The p...

Page 23: ... network Try again in a few minutes Restricted Area The phone is unable to access the network Move to an area where calls are allowed Redial Press OK to redial the number automatically Data Call Data call in progress Follow the installation instruction for installing the Antenna system that is provided with the antenna Ensure that if an optional antenna was not supplied with this kit the antenna i...

Page 24: ...eve this There are conditions that can compromise the quality of the service you may receive These include Obstructions Cabling RF Interference Obstructions The antenna must be able to see the entire sky from approximately 8 degrees above the horizon Nearby tall buildings or similar structures heavily leafed trees and mountains can all degrade performance as they block the signal between the anten...

Page 25: ... phone is being operated with an obstructed view of the sky Some of these symptoms include erratic or no signal strength indication dropped calls or warbled or otherwise distorted voice These symptoms may be intermittent or persistent depending largely on the interference source its distance strength and frequency relative to the Iridium unit Mitigation of RF Interference Iridium Service degradati...

Page 26: ...t notice Specification Summary Electrical Environmental Specifications Power Specifications Power Input Voltage 10 32 V DC 4 1A Power Consumption 12 V DC 24 V DC Stand by 0 48 0 25 Transmit 0 68 0 35 When used with optional RST055 UPS Pack Standby time Up to 17 hours Talk time Up to 12 hours Physical Specifications Bag Dimensions L x W x D 380 x 250 x 150 mm 15 x 9 8 x 5 9 Antenna Cable Length 5m ...

Page 27: ... below 9VDC the cradle will not be switched on even though the green LED is on This is a protection mechanism for low voltage condition Q Handset fails to register with the Iridium service after 30 seconds A Check the antenna cable is connected to the antenna Check the antenna cable is connected securely to the RapidSAT LBT Ensure SIM is inserted in SIM card storage located on the LBT Unit Q Dropp...

Page 28: ...Return the card to The service provider Check the SIM and phone contacts If they are dirty clean them with an antistatic cloth Q Unable to make a call Register on the network A Check that the antenna cable is connected correctly to the RapidSAT LBT and check that the antenna is properly mounted Check the phone has been turned ON Check the phone is registered on the network Do you have a clear view...

Page 29: ...ered incorrectly three times in a row BLOCKED appears in the display You nee to enter a PIN unblocking key PUK1 which you can obtain from your service provider 1 Press 05 2 Enter unblocking key Enter the eight digit PUK1 unblocking key and then press OK 3 Enter a new PIN code and then press OK 4 Re enter the new PIN code and then press OK Q The PIN2 is locked A Enter the PIN2 unblocking key PUK2 o...

Page 30: ...r inspection discloses that such defects developed under normal and proper use Beam Warranty Conditions BEAM Communications gives this express warranty along with extended warranty endorsements where applicable in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose This constitutes our sole warranty and obl...

Page 31: ...t BEAM warranty 4 This warranty does not extend to goods subjected to liquid or particulate ingress extreme humidity misuse neglect accident or improper installation or to maintenance or repair of products that have been altered or repaired by anyone except BEAM Communications unless otherwise stated in writing 5 The warranty is a return to base warranty and freight is paid by the sender 6 A charg...

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