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Flightcell Iridium Modem 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Installation manual

 

Document Number: MAN_MO4_002 

Document Version: 1.0 

2

nd

 November 2016 

www.flightcell.com

 

Summary of Contents for Iridium

Page 1: ...Flightcell Iridium Modem Installation manual Document Number MAN_MO4_002 Document Version 1 0 2nd November 2016 www flightcell com ...

Page 2: ...M 6 4 3 GUIDELINES FOR FABRICATING THE WIRING HARNESS 7 4 4 GUIDELINES FOR THE ANTENNA CABLE 7 5 SETTING UP YOUR MODEM 8 5 1 CONNECTING TO THE IRIDIUM NETWORK 8 5 2 CONFIGURING YOUR DZMX TO WORK WITH THE MODEM 8 5 3 USING THE MODEM STANDALONE 8 5 4 CONFIGURING DATA INTERFACE 8 5 5 INSTALLING A SIM CARD 9 6 WARRANTY AND CONTACT DETAILS 10 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YOUR FLIGHTCELL IRIDIUM MODEM 10 FLIGHT...

Page 3: ...ion with a DZMx or as a standalone modem The modem supports Iridium voice SMS SBD and data services If the modem is installed with a DZMx the DZMx controls the modem and provides audio integration into the aircraft ICS audio panel The modem must be installed with an appropriate external Iridium antenna Several antenna options are available from Flightcell International ...

Page 4: ...a gain 3dBi MIC audio Input Fully Differential 50mVrms to 1Vrms Nominal 775mVrms Input impedance 600Ω SPK audio Output Fully differential Up to 1Vrms into 150 Ω Nominal 775mVrms Output impedance 600Ω Data connection Switchable RS 485 RS 232 For RS 232 RTS CTS Flow control only USB 2 0 Weight 240 grams 8 5 oz Dimensions Width 62mm 2 44 Height 33 9mm 1 35 Depth 144mm 5 67 Main connector DA 15F Anten...

Page 5: ...rews or bolts sized to fit mounting surface Table 2 Connectors and fasteners required for your modem installation 3 2 Antenna The Flightcell Iridium Modem requires an antenna installed on the outside of the fuselage or in a location with a clear view of the sky for standalone installations Table 3 shows recommended Flightcell antennas These can be obtained from Flightcell International or your aut...

Page 6: ...ferences for a dimensioned drawing of the modem showing mounting details 4 2 Wiring the modem The data and audio connections should be made as per the wiring diagrams referenced in Appendix 2 Modem pin Function 1 DC in Power 2 Audio from Sat Lo Output 3 Audio to Sat Lo Input 4 Sat Data GND Signal GND 5 RS 232 RTS RS 485 RX Input 6 RS 232 CTS RS 485 TX Output 7 USB GND Signal GND 8 USB D I O 9 Powe...

Page 7: ...le screen connections are not explicitly shown they should be left unterminated The following minimum wiring specification is recommended Power supply 22 AWG 0 325mm2 Other cabling 24 AWG 0 205mm2 4 4 Guidelines for the antenna cable The antenna and associated cabling should have a nominal impedance of 50Ω with a maximum attenuation of 3dB over the cable run The antenna cable run length and intend...

Page 8: ...ovided on a USB memory device supplied with your DZMx or available from the Flightcell support page at http www flightcell com support aspx 5 3 Using the Modem Standalone If the modem is to be used in standalone mode it will need to be connected to a PC or embedded device which can control the internal Iridium transceiver directly The Iridium modem uses the Iridium 9523 transceiver contact Flightc...

Page 9: ...anual for your DZMx for more details on error messages If the modem is standalone the connected device will need to interrogate the modem via the AT interface to determine the SIM network registration status To install the SIM card Remove the rubber plug in the end of the modem Insert the SIM card in the slot and press till it clicks into place Reinsert the rubber plug The correct orientation of t...

Page 10: ...r supply delivering more than 32 Volts Connected with reverse polarity Installed in direct contravention to the guidelines outlined in the installation manual Physically damaged or a fault has occurred due to the product being used beyond what is considered normal use causing unusual deterioration of the product If the product is deemed to be faulty or in need of repair please contact Flightcell I...

Page 11: ... 1 Version history Flightcell Iridium Modem Installation Manual Page 11 of 12 Appendix 1 Version history Version Date Author Change Note Number Description 1 0 2nd November 2016 J Glasgow FCN0708 Initial release ...

Page 12: ...rawings The following references list the Iridium modems wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings which are available on the Flightcell website http www flightcell com support aspx Interconnect drawings for DZMx Standalone installations WRL_MO4_001 DZMx ICD WRL_MO4_001 Standalone ICD Mechanical drawings DRW_MO4_001 Mechanical Outline Drawing ...

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