Capsat TT-3080A User Manual

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Capsat Messenger

TT-3080A

User Manual

Thrane & ThraneThrane & Thrane

Capsat Messenger

TT-3080A

User Manual

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Thrane & Thrane A/S.

Document Number TT98—111882-E. Release Date: 8. June 2000

Safety SummarySafety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of

operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety

standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.

Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability for the customers failure to comply with

these requirements.

GROUND THE EQUIPMENTGROUND THE EQUIPMENT

To minimise shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to

an electrical ground

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHEREDO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite

safety hazard.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITSKEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement

and internal adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not

replace components with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions,

dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries,

always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONEDO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person, capable of

rendering first aid resuscitation, is present.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENTDO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not substitute parts or

perform any unauthorized modification to the equipment.

SAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNITSAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNIT

Minimum safety distance from the Antenna on the focal line is 1.8 m

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction..............................................................................1-1

2 Description of the service........................................................2-1

3 The Capsat Messenger ............................................................3-1

3.1 Hardware interfaces ........................................................3-2

3.2 The handset .....................................................................3-5

3.3 SIMM card........................................................................3-9

3.4 PCMCIA card.................................................................3-10

3.5 Handling of the battery pack ......................................... 3-10

3.6 Charge indicator............................................................3-10

4 Getting started.........................................................................4-1

4.1 Select satellite..................................................................4-2

4.2 Pointing the antenna........................................................4-3

4.2.1 Pointing the 3008A antenna.................................4-3

4.2.2 Pointing the 3008B Antenna................................. 4-9

4.3 NCS/LES connectivity.................................................... 4-11

5 Making calls.............................................................................5-1

5.1 Calling the terminal.........................................................5-1

5.2 Transferring incoming calls.............................................5-1

5.3 Call from handset.............................................................5-2

5.4 Call from connected phone .............................................5-3

5.5 Call from connected fax...................................................5-4

5.6 Call via RS-232.................................................................5-5

5.7 Call via USB......................................................................5-6

6 Basic functions..........................................................................6-1

6.1 Top level menu................................................................6-1

6.2 Phone Book......................................................................6-2

6.3 Help Desk........................................................................6-3

6.4 Call log ............................................................................6-4

6.5 Mailbox............................................................................6-5

6.6 Satellite setup ..................................................................6-6

6.7 Phone setup.....................................................................6-8

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6.7.1 Tel. numbers........................................................6-9

6.7.2 Route incoming..................................................6-11

6.7.3 Route outgoing ..................................................6-12

6.7.4 Security..............................................................6-13

6.7.5 Sleep mode........................................................6-16

6.7.6 MMI setup..........................................................6-17

6.7.7 RS-232 parameters.............................................6-18

6.8 Status..............................................................................6-18

7 Advanced functions..................................................................7-1

8 Configuration Software.............................................................8-1

9 Technical Specifications...........................................................9-1

9.1 Interfaces .........................................................................9-1

9.1.1 Antenna ...............................................................9-1

9.1.2 DC input...............................................................9-1

9.1.3 Handset interface.................................................9-2

9.1.4 Analog 2-wire interfaces......................................9-2

9.1.5 ISDN.....................................................................9-3

9.1.6 RS-232 interface...................................................9-3

9.1.7 USB.......................................................................9-4

9.1.8 Audio input/output...............................................9-4

9.2 Specifications...................................................................9-4

10 Azimuth and Elevation............................................................10-9

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11 IntroductionIntroduction

Congratulations with your TT-3080A Capsat Messenger. This terminal makes it possible for you to communicate from any country in the world by utilising the Global Area Network service established by Inmarsat. This service supports high speed data (64 kbit/s circuit switched and packet data) and high quality voice as well as inexpensive voice, data and fax services. This manual has the following chapters.

Chapter 2 Description of the service gives you an overview of the Global Area Network system and it’s services.

Chapter 3 The Capsat Messenger gives a short description of the terminal and it’s capabilities to utilise the services of the Global Area Network.

Chapter 4 Getting started and chapter 5 Making calls gives a quick step-by-step guide and describes about making and receiving phone calls, data calls and fax calls.

Chapter 6 Basic functions describes in more detail the features which exist in the terminal.

Chapter 7 Advanced functions gives an overview of the more advanced functions.

Chapter 8 Configuration describes the basic features of the accompanying configuration PC software and how to set it up.

Chapter 9 Technical Specifications contains detailed technical specification of ther terminal including electrical, mechanical and protocols supported.

Please observ that not all features and all services are supported in every software version of the Capsat Messenger (for example the packet data service is not availble as service at the time of

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writing this manual). Please see seperate software release note’s which describe what is available in which software version.

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22 Description of the serviceDescription of the service

The Inmarsat Global Area Network service is based on 4 geostationary satellites situated above the equator. Geo-stationary means that the satellites are always situated above the same position of the earth. Each satellite covers a certain area of the earth and each satellite supports a number of spot-beams making the service available on all most all land on the earth between 70°N and 70°S.

The network is managed by means of the so-called Network Coordination Stations (NCS), which are run by Inmarsat. The primary functions of the NCSs are to constantly keep track of which terminals are turned on/logged in and which are not.

The gateway between the terrestrial network and the satellite part of the system is taken care by the Land Earth Stations (LES). The LESs are run by different operators. Currently 6 LES operators support all the services of the Global Area Network.

The Global Area Network service is provided to the end-user by the Inmarsat Service Providers (ISP). All LES operators are also ISPs, but other ISPs does exist. The latter has an agreement with one or more of the LES operators in order to use their LESs.

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The services supported by the Global Area Network encompasses

• High speed services (64 kbit/s)

• 64 kbit/s universal data

• 56 kbit/s universal data

• Speech

• 3.1 kHz audio

• IPDS (Inmarsat Packet Data Service)

• Low speed services (2,4 kbit/s)

• mini-M voice

• mini-M fax

• mini-M data

The mini-M services do have a lower tariff than the high speed services as these are high quality audio or high speed data services.

The 64 kbit/s UDI64 kbit/s UDI (Unrestricted Digital Information) service enables the bi-directional transmission of data to and from terrestrial 64 kbit/s ISDN networks. The 56 kbit/s UDI56 kbit/s UDI service is similarly used to make a connection to 56 kbit/s ISDN networks.

The SpeechSpeech and 3.1 kHz audio3.1 kHz audio services make it possible to establish high quality analog connections with quality equal to terrestrial ordinary analog connections via digital networks/switches. The speech service is used for high quality voice connections whereas 3.1 kHz audio can be used to transfer analog signals between faxs and modems with an ordinary analog 2-wire interface. These services are transparent.

The IPDS serviceIPDS service is a packet data service where the tariff depends on how many bits or packets of bits are transmitted. This service is a better and cheaper choice for applications were there is no need for continuously transmission of data in both direction simultaneously.

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The mini-M voicemini-M voice service is only for voice and the voice transmitted over the satellite is subject to a compression and decompression process which makes it possible to reduce the normally needed transmission bandwidth from 64 kbit/s into 2,4 kbit/s.

The mini-M faxmini-M fax service only supports fax transmission at 2,4 kbit/s. If a fax machine can transmit at 14400 bit/s by using the 3.1 kHz audio service, it may be cheaper to use this high speed service instead of the mini-M fax service if the tariff of the 3.1 kHz audio service is less than 14400/2400 times the mini-M fax tariff. Of course the overall transmission time will be shorter at the higher speed.

In fact the only difference between the high speed connections made via the Global Area Network and via terrestrial digital networks is the higher delay which is a result of the long distance between the earth and the satellites (36.000 km). Certain applications may have difficulties coping with this delay.

The mini-M datamini-M data service can only be used to transmit at 2,4 kbit/s. The same considerations as for fax transmission can be done about tariffs and time.

Before a terminal can be used on the network it has to be commissioned by one of the ISP’s. In order to use the different Global Area Network services it is necessary to have at least one Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN) for each of the services, which the user wants to use. This number is the number to dial in order to establish a connection to the Global Area Network terminal. If all 8 services should be available the terminal must thus have 8 IMN numbers.

Calling a Global Area Network terminal is equal to making international calls. If the satellite region/area is not known for the terminal the “country” code for a terminal is 870.

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Making calls from a Global Area Network terminal is also equal to making international calls as the country code always has to be dialled.

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33 The Capsat MessengerThe Capsat Messenger

The terminal contains the following system components:

• TT-3038A Capsat Messenger Electronics Unit

• TT-3620D Capsat Messenger Handset

• TT-3686C Capsat Messenger NiMH Batte(supplied as default)

• TT-3686D Capasat Messenger NiCd Battery Pack

• TT-3682B Capsat Messenger AC adapter

• TT-3008A Capsat Messenger Antenna

• TT-3008B Capsat Messenger Big Dish Antenna

• TT-10226A Capsat Messenger PC Configuration Software

• Accessories

Before using the terminal it is first necessary to unpack and connect the handset to the electronics unit. The handset connects at the bottom of the electronics unit. A small plastic lid is inserted on top of the cable connector after inserting the handset cable in the electronics unit. The terminal can be powered by means of the battery pack if inserted and/or an external DC power source connected at the rear of the electronics unit. As DC power source the accompanying AC adapter may be used.

Depending on which external devices are connected to the terminal on the rear it may be necessary to configure the terminal in order for it to route the incoming calls to the wanted hardware interface. Section 3.1 Hardware interfaces gives an overview of the different hardware interfaces and section 6 Basic functions further discusses how to configure the terminal.

The antenna, connected at the rear, radiates micro wave signals during a call with the strongest radiated signal in front of the antenna (on the focal line) and drops off fairly quickly. It is

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therefore important that no persons or animals are within the safety distance.

The battery pack must be handled in a certain way, please see the details in section 3.5 Handling of the battery pack.

If another DC-source is used and/or another non-Thane & Thrane antenna cable is used please make sure that the necessary precautions described in section 9.1.2 DC input and in section

9.1.1 Antenna respectively are taken. Thrane & Thrane offers a wide range of antenna cable from 4 m up to 70 m.

3.13.1 Hardware interfacesHardware interfaces

The Electronics Unit of the Capsat Messenger has the following hardware interfaces:

• Handset

• Analog 2-wire number 1

• Analog 2-wire number 2

• ISDN

• RS-232

• USB (Universal Serial Bus)

• Audio input/output

Except the handset the connectors for these interfaces are found on the rear of the Electronics Unit:

Audio

60WV Max.18.5

DC PowerRS-232USBPhone / Fax

Antenna

Fuse Reset

ISDN

in out

9.5

These interfaces can be used for the different Global Area Network services, but there are possibilities as well as constrains, which will be described in the following.

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The handsethandset is one of the ways to setup the terminal and it can be used to make or receive phone calls utilising one of the following services:

• Speech

• 3.1 kHz audio

• mini-M voice

The handset may also be used as dial pad for devices connected to the terminal which does not have a key pad to enter the phone number. Please see section 5.5 Call from connected fax and 5.6 Call via RS-232 for more information.

The two analog 2-wire interfaces2-wire interfaces can be used for connection of analog phones, modems or group III fax machines. For both interfaces the following services can be used

• Speech

• 3.1 kHz audio

• mini-M voice

• mini-M fax

Selection of service for the two is independent of each other. The first two are high speed services. These services are

transparent and equal to a terrestrial analog 2-wire interface. If the 3.1 kHz audio service is selected for this interface a phone, an analog modem or an analog fax can be connected. Transmission speed of modem and fax depends on the attached equipment and how they can cope with the delay.

If the mini-M voice is selected a phone must be connected as only voice connections can be established. If the mini-M fax service is selected a group III analog fax must be connected and it will always run 2,4 kbit/s.

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The ISDN interfaceISDN interface can be used for connection of ISDN equipment – data as well as voice/picture based equipment (phones, audio codecs or video conferencing equipment). The following services may be used:

• 64 kbit/s UDI

• 56 kbit/s UDI

• Speech

• 3.1 kHz audio

• mini-M voice

Equal to the terrestrial ISDN network the terminal offers the possibility to have more than one device connected to this interface. Each device can be individually addressed when called and the service type can be selected individually. This requires that the attached equipment supports MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number). Depending on brand of euipment it may be possible to program the equipment with more MSNs. If a device should respond to a certain IMN number it must be programmed in the ISDN equipment as MSN. Notice that the equipment will only react if both MSN as well as service type (speech, 3.1 kHz audio, 64 kbit/s or 56 kbit/s) fits with the ISDN equipment.

Please observe that the ISDN interface “only” supports data transmission of 64 kbit/s (one B-channel) as opposed to 2 times 64 kbit/s (two B-channels) available on the terrestrial ISDN network and that the delay is also greater. Not all standard ISDN devices are all equally good at coping with these differences.

The RS-232 interfaceRS-232 interface can be used for one of the service types

• mini-M data service

• IPDS service

and for two local functions

• printer function

• configuration function

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The printer function makes it possible to print different internal settings of the terminal (phone book for example) by means of the handset. The serial printer is assumed to be connected at the RS-232 interface when activating a print.

When using the PC configuration software it should be connected to the RS-232 interface as it utilises the configuration capability.

The USBUSB interface usage is to be defined. The Audio input/output Audio input/output interface can for example be used

together with a headset and a tape recorder (DAT recorder) and is to be considered as an alternative audio input/output to the handset. The handset is used to establish a connection. Hereafter it is possible to toggle between handset microphone/speaker and audio input/output by pressing GE on the handset.

See section 6.7 Phone setup for more information on how to route incoming calls to which hardware interface and to setup the default service to be selected for each hardware interface for outgoing calls.

3.23.2 The handsetThe handset

The handset contains indicators, LCD display and keypad together with microphone, ear-piece and adjustable volume.

The H is used to turn the terminal on and off. Turning off requires that the key is hold down for at least 3 seconds. The display will count down the seconds.

The display contains a set of symbols which together with the 4 indicators situated below the display give continuously indication of current status.

The following tables give a short overview of these symbols and indicators.

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Indicator Meaning

Power Lit when the terminal is on (flashes in sleep mode,

see section 6.7 Phone setup)

Alarm Lit if an alarm is present. See section 6.8 Status.

Ring Flashes when ringing. Lits steady during calls Sync Lit when terminal receives a proper signal from

the NCS.

Symbol Meaning

Y More menu entries above

[ Short message stored at a LES – see section 6.5

Mailbox for further information.

\ The number of bars (q) following this antenna

symbol indicates received signal strength. Up to 4 bars.

r The number of bars (q) following this battery

capacity symbol indicates the remaining capacity of the battery. Up to 4 bars.

Symbol Meaning

Z More menu entries below ] The 2nd function of the next key pressed will apply ^ If lit it indicates that a valid PIN code is required to

use the terminal

_ Turned on when the keypad is in alpha mode.

` The value in a menu must be selected between

certain predefined values by means of the B and E keys.

a The speaker in the Electronics Unit has been turned

on by means of ]Q.

b The handset is off hook

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A number of key’s do have a 2nd function. A total overview of these are given in the following table.

Key Function

]E Toggle audio interface between handset

microphone/speaker and audio input/ouput

]J Enter the top level of the menu system. See section

6 Basic functions.

]K Forces the next user to enter PIN code before it is

possible to use the terminal.

]L Shortcut to the area selection submenu, see section

6.6 Satellite setup

]M Establish a fax call from the handset if fax does not

have a keypad. See section 5.5 Call from connected fax.

]N Transfer an incoming call to another hardware

interface. See section 5.2 Transferring incoming calls.

]O Turn on/off of handset microphone. ]P Establish a data call from the handset if data device

does not have a keypad. See section 5.6 Call via RS-232.

]Q Turn speaker in electronics unit on/off ]R Turn “signal strength” beeper in antenna on/off.

See section 4.3 NCS/LES connectivity.

]l Short cut to the SIMM lock submenu. See section

6.7.4 Security.

]m Short cut to the Help desk menu. See section 6.3

Help Desk

]n Future use

F Toggle between normal mode and alpha mode ]D Insert an entry (in phone book for example) ]B Edit an existing entry (in phone book for example) ]F Delete an existing entry (in phone book for

example)

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The keypad can be in normal (numeric) mode or alpha mode. Normal mode is used to enter digits (phone numbers) whereas alpha mode is used to enter letters (names in the phone book). The F is used to switch between the two modes and the display indicates if in alpha mode. In alpha mode each of the numeric keys (plus n) can be used to select between subsets of the alphabet (and certain special characters) by pressing the key a number of times until the wanted letter/character is shown on the display. To insert the letter C it is necessary to press K 3 times in alpha mode. Below is an overview of the relevant key’s in alpha mode.

Key toggles between when pressed in alpha mode

J - ? ! , . : ’ $ ( ) + / 1 K A B C 2 L D E F 3 M G H I 4 N J K L 5 O M N O 6 P P Q R S 7 Q T U V 8 R W X Y Z 9 m Move cursor (forced) n <space>

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The following table shows the function of the keys, which are used to utilise the menu system. The menu system is entered by pressing ]J. A description of all menus is given in section 6 Basic functions.

Key Function

B Scrolling up – menu or predefined values

E Scrolling down – menu or predefined values

A Exit menu and cancel selection

C Accept selection

D Delete/backspace

F Toggle between alpha mode and normal mode ]D Insert an entry (in phone book for example) ]B Edit an existing entry (phone book for example) ]F Delete an existing entry (phone book for example)

3.33.3 SIMM cardSIMM card

The terminal also supports usage of a SIMM card. If inserted the terminal will have a new identity (a new set of IMN numbers and a new set of allowed LES Operators) on the Global Area Network corresponding to the information stored on the SIMM card. If removed again the information stored in the terminal just prior to the SIMM card insertion will be active again.

Depending in the configuration of the terminal it may be mandatory to insert a SIMM card before operation can begin. An ISP may give the possibility for a terminal configured like this to enter the Help Desk in case the SIMM card is lost or not working. This is done by pressing GT. The Help Desk contains phone numbers to get help in this situation.

Take care to insert the SIMM card face down: The SIMM CardTake care to insert the SIMM card face down: The SIMM Card is inserted with the golden contact area pointing is inserted with the golden contact area pointing upwardsupwards and and heading towards the card slot.heading towards the card slot.

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3.43.4 PCMCIA cardPCMCIA card

No PCMCIA cards are yet supported.

3.53.5 Handling of the battery packHandling of the battery pack

Please observe that the battery pack is sensitive to how it is charged and discharged. To keep the battery capacity high and to avoid memory effects, the battery should be fully discharged occasionally.

Generally it is sufficient to discharge the default supplied NiMH battery pack completely when the battery pack has been partly discharged and charged 50 to 70 times. For NiCd battery packs completely discharge should be performed after 5-10 partly discharges.

Avoid exposing the battery pack to direct sunlight, as high temperature will reduce battery lifetime.

Pull the battery pack out before long-time storage (months), as this action prevents battery pack degradation.

Please note that the high capacity NiMH-batteries (TT-3686C) are not recommended for use at temperatures below approximately 5 degrees C. For such low temperature applications the NiCdbattery (TT-3686D) pack is recommended instead.

3.63.6 Charge indicatorCharge indicator

The battery pack charge status is shown on an LED located on the right side of the front of the electronics unit. The LED has the following interpretation :

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Constant green light : Fast charging. Charge time is approx. 3h for NiMH and 2h for NiCd.

Slow flashing green light: Charge pending. This happens when the battery voltage is too low, i.e. below approx. 10V. Low battery voltage can occur if the battery has not been used for a long period of time. Charge pending is proceeded by fast charging.

Fast flashing green light: Maintenance charge. Indicates that the battery pack is fully charged.

Constant red light : No charge. If the battery pack temperature exceeds +55°C or drops below 0°C the charge is suspended.

Constant yellow light : Slow charge for NiCd only. If the battery pack temperature drops below 0°C the charging is slowed down. Charge time is 10 –20 hours.

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44 Getting startedGetting started

Connect the different parts of the Capsat Messenger and insert the SIMM card if you have this.

First of all it is necessary to configure the terminal with respect to the different IMN numbers which have been assigned to this terminal. The terminal supports 8 different services, which may have 0,1 or up to 16 IMN numbers assigned, and the terminal has 6 hardware interfaces of which the ISDN interface may have 8 devices attached, so it is necessary to tell the terminal

• How calls made to each IMN number should be routed (which hardware interface should ring when an IMN number is called).

• For each hardware interface it is necessary to setup a default IMN, which should be used for billing if a call is initiated from here. As all IMN’s are associated with one service type the default service type for calls initiated from this interface is thus also defined.if the device attached makes a call.

Normally this is done once for a terminal either by yourself or by the ISP. The following description assumes that the terminal is configured for example by using the Phone setup menu on the handset. Details of how to do this is described in section 6.7 Phone setup. The PC Configuration program may also be used.

The terminal has a directional antenna and it is necessary to point the antenna in the direction of the satellite and there may not be any obstacles in between.

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In order to install the terminal correctly, and to establish a connection via the Global Area Network the following steps must be followed:

• Select a satellite region/area dependent on your position.

• Point the antenna towards the satellite.

• Fine align the antenna until the terminal communicates

correctly with NCS and a LES.

The steps will be described in detail in the following sections.

4.14.1 Select satelliteSelect satellite

Before pointing the antenna, it is necessary to select which of the four satellites to point on. The four satellite regions/areas are labelled after the ocean which they are placed above and they are:

• Atlantic Ocean Region East (AORE)

• Atlantic Ocean Region West (AORW)

• Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

• Pacific Ocean Region (POR)

If in Europe it is not possible to “see” the POR satellite and thus this should not be chosen. Depending on the exact position in Europe either AORE or IOR may be chosen.

In order to evaluate which is the best choice maps showing the coverage area of each satellite together with elevation/azimuth are placed in chapter 10 Azimuth and Elevation.

Azimuth is the angle between geographical north and the direction towards the satellite (clock wise). An azimuth of 90° is direction east and 270° is direction west.

Elevation is the angle between horizontal and the direction towards the satellite. At equator the elevation is 90° and it will decrease when moving away from equator (north or south).

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If two or more satellites can be “seen” the best of them is the one with the highest elevation.

Read elevation/azimuth on the coverage maps at your position on earth.

4.24.2 Pointing the antennaPointing the antenna

Se either chapter 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 for detailed information, depending on your type of antenna.

NoteNote

• Due to the increased sensitivity of the antenna, care must be taken to align the antenna for maximum signal strength. Adjusted for maximum signal strength, the RF-power amplifier will automatically reduce its output power level to what is required for a stable satellite connection. Consequently the power consumption will be reduced to a minimum and the battery capacity may be increased with up to more than 30 % extra, compared to the battery capacity at maximum RF power level which is stated in the specifications chapter 9.2 !

4.2.1 Pointing the 3008A antenna

The antenna is unfolded by first move the antenna-part so it makes an angle of 90° with the bracket. In this way the two side panels can be unfolded – one on the front and one on the rear. The side panels are tightened by moving the two slides at the top of the side panels against each other.

Remember to move the two slides at the top of the antennaRemember to move the two slides at the top of the antenna aside before folding the antenna.aside before folding the antenna.

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The frictional joint between antenna-part and bracket will make sure that the angle between the two are kept fixed after manual adjustment of the angle is finished.

By using the compass on the front of the antenna adjust the antenna so that azimuth and elevation approximately fits the read values on the coverage maps. Use the audible signal strength indicator on the telephone to search for the maximum signal. See detailed information on how to use the audible signal strength indicator in chapter 4.3

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Remember to move the two slides at the top of the antennaRemember to move the two slides at the top of the antenna aside before folding the antenna.aside before folding the antenna.

The frictional joint between antenna-part and bracket will make sure that the angle between the two are kept fixed after manual adjustment of the angle is finished.

By using the compass on the front of the antenna adjust the antenna so that azimuth and elevation approximately fits the read values on the coverage maps.

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4.2.2 Pointing the 3008B Antenna

Below is shown an overview of the optional 3008B Big Dish antenna, which consists of a flat planar antenna element and a supporting frame. The HPA-LNA is mounted on the back of the antenna element.

Position the antenna on a flat surface, with a clear line of sight towards the satellite. The azimuth orientation can be adjusted by turning the antenna so that the sides of the mounting frame are pointing towards the satellite. Set the elevation angle by raising

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or lowering the antenna panel and locking it by means of the two brass knobs. The elevation markings on the side of the frame will assist in setting the correct position. Use the audible signal strength indicator on the telephone to search for the maximum signal. See detailed information on how to use the audible signal strength indicator in chapter 4.3

Antenna Cable InstallationAntenna Cable Installation Carefully unroll the cable, taking care not to twist or bend it. After

the antenna has been positioned, the cable can be connected to the HPA/LNA-box at the rear of the antenna.

NotesNotes

• The antenna radiates RF signals during a call, therefore a safe distance must be observed). Allow a passage distance of 0.5 meter from the antenna. The radiated signal is strongest on the focal line of the antenna and drops off quickly! The antenna can be secured to the ground by loading the frame with sandbags, bricks or other suitable weights. Keep the front panel of the antenna free from obstructions!

• Precise adjustment of the antenna will make it possible for the RF power amplifier to reduce the transmitted power automatically to the required minimum for a reliable satellite connection. This will result in an extension of the battery capacity with up to 30%, depending on the exact application.

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4.34.3 NCS/LES connectivityNCS/LES connectivity

After setting up the antenna turn on the terminal by pressing the H key. If the terminal is protected by a PIN code (PIN1, security is described more in detail in section 6.7.4 Security), you will be prompted to enter the PIN-code on the handset before you can proceed.

After a while the display reads “Search for satellite”. This is due to the fact that the course antenna alignment seldom gives an adequate signal quality. It is necessary to fine align the antenna. For this purpose it is possible to activate an audible tone in the antenna, which indicates the received signal quality. It is activated on the handset by pressing GR. This also implies that the C/No value is shown (signal quality) in the display on the handset. Now fine align the antenna for maximum received signal quality, it should read at least 53 dB/Hz in order to make it possible to use the high speed services.

Now turn off the audible tone by pressing GR and turn off the C/No indication by pressing A.

The terminal now receives the signal transmitted by one of the NCS’s. This signal contains information about which satellite (area) you receive and the handset will now prompt you to accept this area (AORE, AORW, IOR or POR). Accept by pressing C.

If the terminal previously with success has been used in this ocean region by using one of the LES operator’s in this region it will automatically select the same LES operator again as gateway to the terrestrial network. Ocean region and LES operator is indicated on the handset display.

The terminal is now ready for making calls and for receiving calls.

In case the terminal has never been used in a ocean region the terminal requires that you either acknowledge the LES operator, which the terminal suggests, or you have to setup a default LES

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operator for this ocean region. This is done in the Satellite setup menu which is described in more detail in section 6.6 Satellite setup.

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After having configured and made the terminal ready for operation as described in the previous section it can used to make calls and to receive calls.

5.15.1 Calling the terminalCalling the terminal

Calling the terminal or a device connected to the terminal is similar to making international calls. The specific IMN-number (a terminal may have more numbers as different services exist and more devices may be connected to the different hardware interfaces of the terminal) has to be preceded by one of the five possible international access codes for the Global Area Network. This depends on whether you know which area the terminal is within or not:

870: Area of terminal not known (requires that the LES supports Mobility Management). 871: AORE 872: POR 873: IOR 874: AORW

To call IMN-number on a terminal situated in IOR dial +873……..

5.25.2 Transferring incoming callsTransferring incoming calls

In case an incoming call is routed to more hardware interfaces and is answered on a wrong hardware interface it is possible to transfer the call to another interface by using the GN followed

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by a number indicating the hardware interface. The hardware interfaces have the following numbers or local extensions:

Handset 0 1st 2-wire 1 2nd 2-wire 2 RS232 3 ISDN 4 USB 5

It is possible to address a specific device on the ISDN interface if more devices are connected in parallel to this interface. This requires that the IMN-number has been programmed into the ISDN device as a socalled MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number). In this case press GN followed by the IMN number.

5.35.3 Call from handsetCall from handset

When making calls from the handset just type in the phone number as if you were making an international call (with prefix for automatic international calls equal to 00). To call Thrane & Thrane in Denmark (country code 45) press

TTfgekggjjmm

preceded by I or C or U. The display on the terminal handset will show how the call proceeds.

After hanging up the display will show for how long time the call lasted.

The service type (mini-M voice, Speech or 3.1 kHz) used and the LES operator used will be the default setting as configured. Chapter 7 Advanced functions contains more information how to override the default selection without changing the default setting.

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The phone book can be used to dial from either by selecting an entry in the phone book and then press I or by using the short code. In the latter situation press S followed by the short code. Pressing I afterwards will establish the call. Pressing U instead will show the actual number and the call can then be established by pressing I or C or U.

Short code 0 contains the last dialled number. Thus STfollowed by I will redial the last number.

5.45.4 Call from connected phoneCall from connected phone

Making a call from a phone connected to either one of the analog 2w interfaces or the ISDN interface is done as international calls followed by U. Calling Thrane & Thrane in Denmark (country code 45) is done by pressing the following keys on the phone:

TTfgekggjjmmU

In case one of the 2 wire analog interfaces is used please make sure that the selected interface is configured for a service which supports voice (mini-M voice, speech or 3.1 kHz audio).

The display on the terminal handset will show how the call proceeds.

After hanging up the display will show for how long time the call lasted.

The service type (mini-M voice, Speech or 3.1 kHz Audio) used and the LES operator used will be the default setting as configured. Chapter 7 Advanced functions contains more information how to override the default selection without changing the default setting.

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5.55.5 Call from connected faxCall from connected fax

Fax calls can be made whether or not the fax has got a keypad. Making calls from a fax (with keypad) connected to either one of

the analog 2w interfaces are done as international calls followed by U. Calling Thrane & Thrane in Denmark (country code 45) press the following keys on the fax:

TTfgekggjjjjU

Please make sure that the selected analog 2-wire interface is configured for a service which supports fax (mini-M fax or 3.1 kHz audio).

The display on the terminal handset will show how the call proceeds.

After hanging up the display will show for how long time the call lasted.

The service type (mini-M fax or 3.1 kHz audio) used and the LES operator used will be the default setting as configured. Chapter 7 Advanced functions contains more information how to override the default selection without changing the default setting.

Making fax calls when the fax has not got a keypad is done by using the keypad on the terminal in the following way. Calling Thrane & Thrane in Denmark (country code 45) press the following keys on the fax:

TTfgekggjjjjGM

After this the terminal asks which service to use: 1: mini-M fax (2,4 kbit/s) 2: 3.1 kHz audio (high speed).

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Press either c or d depending on your selection and then press the start-button on the fax.

To hang up after faxing is done on proper key on the fax. See the users manual for the fax.

5.65.6 Call via RS-232Call via RS-232

The terminal can be used as a Hayes compatible data modem by using the RS-232 interface. If the device attached to the RS-232 interface does not have the possibility to issue dialling commands the handset keypad may be used for this.

The RS-232 interface of the terminal has automatic baudrate and framing detection so it is not necessary to configure this in the terminal before usage. It is important that the wiring between the RS-232 interface of the terminal and of the attached device (a PC for example) is correct. The terminal is of type DCE (Data Communication Equipment) whereas PC’s for example are of type DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). DCE’s and DTE’s are connected by a one-to-one cable. It is also important that the type of data flow control is known and identically configured in both devices.

The AT-command to establish a call to a modem with phone number 39661010 situated at Thrane & Thrane in Denmark is as follows:

ATD004539661010<CR> Hereafter the modems can exchange data with each other. The display on the terminal handset will show how the call

proceeds. To hang up again is done by switching the terminal from data

mode to command mode and then give the AT hang up command:

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+++ ATH<CR> There are special AT-commands to setup certain parameters

relevant for data transmission via the Global Area Network. Please see appendix ?

If the attached data device does not have a AT-command capability the handset keypad can be used. To call the same number as before press the following key sequence on the handset:

TTfgekggjjjjGP and the connection will be established. Hang up by pressing I.

5.75.7 Call via USBCall via USB

To be defined.

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6.16.1 Top level menuTop level menu

The different functions of the terminal are divided into the following categories, which follow the menu-structure on the handset:

• Phone Book

• Print Phoneb

• Help Desk

• Call Log

• Mailbox

• Sat. Setup

• Phone Setup

• Status

The Phone BookPhone Book menu can be used to select a phone number to call and to insert, edit and delete entries in the phonebook. Each entry contains apart from name and phone number a short code, which can be used directly from the handset keys instead of selecting the entry in the phonebook.

The Print Phoneb Print Phoneb can be used to print the contens of the phone book to a serial printer connected to the RS-232 interface.

The Help DeskHelp Desk menu can be used to select and initiate calls to certain numbers which may provide help in case you have lost the SIMM card and the terminal is configured to require a SIMM card.

The Call LogCall Log menu gives the possibility to view and print a log containing information about the last calls made on the terminal (which number is called using which service, time/date, duration etc). Furthermore it is possible to view the total call time.

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The MailboxMailbox menu gives the possibility to inspect if a short voice mail has been stored for you while the terminal was inaccessible. It requires that the LES operator used supports this service.

The Sat. SetupSat. Setup menu is used to select LES operator and to configure the selection of ocean region (Automatic, POR, AORE, AORW or IOR).

The Phone SetupPhone Setup menu is used to configure the terminal. The terminal may have more IMN numbers (one or more for each service type) and each of these IMN numbers must be routed to one or more of the hardware interfaces (handset, the two 2-wire interfaces, the RS-232 interface, USB or the ISDN interface). Furthermore each hardware interface can be configured to a default service type when making outgoing calls from this interface. Apart from this it is possible to select the ringing tone and volume, to set time and date and to configure the security setup (PIN codes).

The Status Status menu can be used to inspect information about status/version of the internal hardware blocks. Furthermore it contains a log of the last alarms which may have occurred.

6.26.2 Phone BookPhone Book

The phone book of the terminal contains 99 entry. Each entry contains the following information:

• Short code

• Telephone number

• Name

The short code can be used for quick access when dialling. The telephone number includes call prefix for automatic calls and

international access code. The telephone number can hold up to 22 digits.

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The name can hold from 0 to 16 characters The list of entries in the phone book is sorted according to short

code. An entry in the phone book is displayed as short code and name

if in alpha mode or as short code and telephone number if in normal mode.

Inserting an entry in the phone book can be done in two ways either directly (when not in the menu system):

TTMNLRNNQQTT GD THRANEC JMC

or when having selected the phone book menu

GD TTMNLRNNQQTT C THRANEC JMC

Editing or deleting an entry is done by selecting the entry in the phone book and press GB and GF respectively.

How to use the phone book to dial from is described in section 5.3 Call from handset.

6.36.3 Help DeskHelp Desk

The Help Desk menu can be used to select and initiate calls to certain numbers which may provide help in case you have lost the SIMM card and the terminal is configured to require a SIMM card or forgotten your PIN code (PIN1 code). In this case this is done by pressing GT.

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Editing/inserting and deleting entries is done in exactly the same way as with the phone book, but it can only be done if the MES PIN2 pin-code is known. Normally this is only known by the ISP. See section 6.7.4 Security for detailed information about this.

6.46.4 Call logCall log

The Call log menu has got the following sub-menus

• Logged calls

• Total Time

• Log to prn.

• Print

By entering the Logged calls Logged calls menu it is possible to inspect information about each of the logged calls made on the terminal. The following information is logged for each call:

• Date of call

• Time of call

• IMN number

• Number called

• Duration

• Service

• Ocean region

• LES operator

• Terrestrial Network Identity

Single entries in the call log can be deleted by selecting the entry and the pressing GF.

The total contents of the call log is deleted by pressing GF when the cursor indicates that Calls can be selected by pressing C.

Total TimeTotal Time shows the total accumulated call time since last reset. It is reset by pressing GF when the cursor indicates that Total Time can be selected by pressing C.

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In the Log to prnLog to prn menu it is here possible to select between the following ways to automatically print.

• Full log

• Each call

If Full logFull log is selected the call log will automatically be printed when the log reaches 100 entries, maximum for. Each callEach call implies that the log information for a call is printed immediately after it has been finalised.

By activating the PrintPrint menu the total call log be printed.

6.56.5 MailboxMailbox

The mailbox feature handles messages being sent from the LES operator. If a call is made to a terminal which is busy, switched off, etc. the LES operator may offer the facility to record a short message. When the terminal again becomes operational a message is sent indicating that the LES operator has recorded a short message for the terminal.

The [ symbol in the handset display indicates the presence of such messages.

Each message can be inspected in the Mailbox menau and contains the following information:

• LES Access Code

• Service type (voice, fax, data).

The following operations are possible:

• View entries

• Delete entries.

NOTE: If a terminal can operate with and without SIMM cards, one should be careful to check for new messages before removing the

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SIMM card. Mailbox messages received with the SIMM card inserted will be deleted when the card is removed from the terminal.

6.66.6 Satellite setupSatellite setup

This menu is used to select area and LES operator. It contains the following sub menus:

• LES

• Area

• Spot-beam

The LESLES menu contains the following sub menus:

• Default LES

• Prefer LES

• Allowed LES

• Std def LES

• Std pref LES

• Std all LES

For each entry a list exist for each of the 4 ocean regions. All lists are only available when the terminal is connected to the NCS.

The Default LESDefault LES list contains a list of those LES operators which may be selected as gateway to the terrestrial network. The last used LES will be marked with * and this LES will also be tried used next time the terminal is logged on again. Use C to select.

The Allowed LESAllowed LES list contains all available LES operators. Those operators marked with * can be used as Default LES operator and thus appears in the Default LES list above. If all LES operators are allowed and can be used there is no markings.

To make selection more easy as many operators exist the PreferPrefer LESLES list can be used to indicate in which order LES operators should appear on the Default LES list. This is done by entering a

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number for each LES in the list – number 1 will appear first in the default LES list.

These lists can only be read and changed when the terminal is in contact with the NCS – receiving the signal from the NCS. And the allowed LES operators can only be marked when PIN2 is known – see section 6.7.4 Security.

To edit/insert and delete entries in these lists require knowledge of PIN2 pin-code (MES PIN2 if no SIMM card is inserted and SIMM PIN2 if SIMM card is inserted). Normally PIN2 is known by the ISP. This is due to the fact that the ISP may only have agreements with specific LES operators.

The Std def LESStd def LES, Std pref LESStd pref LES and Std all LESStd all LES are used if the Global Area Network is in the Stand Alone mode where no NCS is available and one of the LES’s take over. In these menus it is possible to setup the default, preferred and allowed LES in the same way as when the Global Area Network is in normal operation.

The AreaArea menu has got the following list of possible choices:

• Automatic

• AORW

• AORE

• IOR

• POR

• Spare 1

• Spare 2

• Spare 3

• Spare 4

The selection is marked with an *. If Automatic is selected, the terminal will determine the area, if the antenna is correctly pointed towards the corresponding satellite, as described in section 4.2 Pointing the antenna. The selection is changed by choosing an area and then pressing C.

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6.76.7 Phone setupPhone setup

The Phone setup menu has got the following sub menus:

• Tel. numbers

• Route incom.

• Route outg.

• Security

• Sleepmode

• Reset setup

• MMI setup (Man Machine Interface)

• RS-232 parameters

The Tel. numbersTel. numbers menu stores all of the IMN numbers which this terminal has been commissioned for. It is necessary to enter all of these before it is possible to define the internal routing of these numbers to the different hardware interfaces.

The Route incomRoute incom menu is used to configure the terminal regarding which IMN numbers should be routed to which interface (handset, 2-wire analog interfaces, ISDN etc).

The Route outgRoute outg menu is used to select which IMN-number should be used for billing for each of the different hardware interfaces and thus a default service type is also selected. An example: The handset is configured to always use inexpensive mini-M voice, if a call is initiated from here, whereas one of the analog phone interfaces is configured to always use “3.1 kHz audio” when a call is initiated from here.

To give a better overview of these three submenus the figure following indicates the routing matrix representing all three menus as can be seen in the PC configuration software. The X’s indicates which IMNs are routed to which hardware interface, whereas # indicates default IMN for billing and thus service type for each hardware interface.

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The SecuritySecurity menu is used to insert/edit/activate/deactivate PIN codes and to confine the usage in different ways. An example is that only phone-numbers stored in the phone book may be dialled.

The SleepmodeSleepmode menu is used to enable/disable the sleep mode functions, which save battery power and thus prolong the standby time.

The Reset setup Reset setup menu resets all setups to the factory default. This also implies that all entered IMN’s and phone book entries are deleted.

The MMI setupMMI setup menu is used to choose between different ways of ringing and similar.

The RS-232 parameters RS-232 parameters menu is used to setup the communication parameters for data transmission via the RS-232 interface and certain parameters for the mini-M data service.

6.7.1 Tel. numbers

The Tel. numbers menu has been divided into the different types of services available plus a print menu:

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• mini-M voice

• mini-M fax

• mini-M data

• Speech

• 3.1 kHz audio

• 64 kbit/s UDI (Universal Data Interface)

• 56 kbits UDI

• IPDS

• Print

In each menu all IMN’s associated with a specific service should be inserted. The IMN’s are given by the ISP when commissioning the terminal. After inserting an IMN number and pressing C the handset will show “ID” and a number. The ISP may also have indicated the corresponding ID’s along with the IMN-numbers. If the ID shown by the terminal corresponds with the ID given by the ISP press C. If not correct the ID to the correct and then press C. If the ISP has not indicated the ID for each IMN number two situations exist:

If there is not more than one IMN-number pr. service the ID shown by the terminal will always be correct and thus just press C.

If there is more than one IMN-number pr. service the normal rule is that the first (or upper) IMN on the returned commissioning form will have the lowest ID and each subsequent IMN-number will have an ID which is 1 higher than the predecessor. Please remember that the ID’s are hexadecimal numbers. In case the IMN’s are combined with the wrong ID’s the wrong interface may be activated for incoming calls and reference IMN for an hardware interface when making outgoing will be wrong. Thus service type and billing will be otherwise than expected. The ISP may help you with this.

ID’s are entered as decimal and the allowed range pr. service type is as follows:

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Service ID – range mini-M voice 1-15 mini-M fax 17-31 mini-M data 33 – 47 Speech 145 – 159

3.1 kHz Audio 97 – 111 64 kbit/s UDI 81-95 56 kbit/s UDI 113 – 127 IPDS 161 – 175

Activating the print-menu will imply that all information herein will be printed to the RS-232 interface.

6.7.2 Route incoming

This menu has been divided into a submenu pr. interface plus a print menu:

• Handset

• 1st RJ11

• 2nd RJ11

• RS 232

• USB

• ISDN

• Print

When entering a menu it is possible to scroll through a list of all relevant IMN-numbers for the interface. In the handset menu you will see all IMN’s associated with voice: mini-M voice, speech, 3.1 kHz audio. If an IMN is routed to an interface it is marked with “*”. It is possible to change the routing-status for each IMN to the opposite by pressing S on the handset.

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It is possible to route one IMN to more interfaces. With the exception that the same IMN can not be routed simultaneously to both analog 2-wire interfaces (RJ11 interfaces).

The print-menu is used to printed all this information to the RS232 interface.

6.7.3 Route outgoing

This menu has got the following submenus:

• Handset

• 1st RJ11

• 2nd RJ11

• RS-232

• USB

• ISDN

• Print

For each interface it is necessary to select which IMN-number should be used for reference (billing) and thus which default service type should be used.

A # is used to indicate which of the possible IMN’s should be used. Pressing U implies that this IMN is now the selected one and the previous IMN is deselected.

Each of the two RJ11 menu’s gives the possibility to select the default service to be used for these two 2-wire interfaces:

• mini-M voice

• mini-M fax

• Speech

• 3.1 kHz audio

The ISDN-menu is used for the same except that it is possible to specify a default IMN number for each service type relevant for ISDN.

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Activating the print-menu will imply that all information herein will be printed to the RS-232 interface.

6.7.4 Security

The Security menu has got the following submenus:

• PIN codes

• Allowed Dial

• Autoprefix

• Bar serv in

• Bar serv out

• Ph. Book dial

• SIMM lock

• STU (if option installed)

The PIN codesPIN codes menu gives the possibility to change the different PIN codes. There are four PIN codes:

• PIN1 (4-8 digits)

• PIN2 (4-8 digits)

• CONFIG PIN (4-8 digits)

• SIMM lock PIN (10 digits)

If a SIMM card is inserted the PIN1 and PIN2 codes will be the ones stored on the SIMM card otherwise these two PIN codes will be the ones stored in the terminal.

The PIN1PIN1 code controls general access to the terminal. If enabled it is only possible to use the terminal if PIN1 is entered when the terminal prompts for it. The PIN1 code in the terminal when delivered from the factory is equal to the PIN1 unblock code (8 digits). The PIN1 unblock code is used to unblock the terminal when it blocks due to 3 attempts with wrong PIN1 codes.

On SIMM cards 10 attempts to unblock PIN1 can be done. After that the SIMM card can not be unblocked, but has to be returned to the ISP.

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Note that the terminal can be protected by PIN1 after it has been turned on and entered the first time. This is done by pressing ]K on the handset keypad. The next who tries to use the terminal will be prompted to enter the PIN1 code.

The PIN2PIN2 code controls access to editing the Allowed LES list and to edit entries in the Helpdesk. In the Allowed LES list it is possible to select the subset of LES operators which this terminal may use. The PIN2 code in the terminal when delivered from the factory is equal to the PIN2 unblock code (8 digits). The PIN2 unblock code is used to unblock the terminal when it blocks due to 3 attempts with wrong PIN2 codes. PIN2 is typical used by ISP’s to make sure that this terminal utilises the LES operators which the ISP has got an agreement with.

On SIMM cards 10 attempts to unblock PIN2 can be done. After that the SIMM card can not be unblocked, but has to be returned to the ISP.

The CONFIG PINCONFIG PIN controls access to the following features:

• Allowed Dial

• Autoprefix

• Phone Book dial

• Bar Services

These are described below and they can in different ways reduce usage of the terminal.

There is no CONFIG PIN programmed in terminals delivered from factory. When prompted for CONFIG PIN just press C.

The SIMM lock PINSIMM lock PIN code is used to control access to the capability to lock /unlock the terminal to SIMM card usage.

There is no SIMM lock PIN programmed in terminals delivered from factory, but typically the ISP has entered a SIMM lock PIN code and the ISP is the only one who knows this PIN code. If no

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SIMM lock PIN code is present in the terminal just press C when prompted for the SIMM lock PIN code.

The Allowed DialAllowed Dial menu gives the possibility to enter a number of “masks” which consist of 1 to 22 digits or which consist of an * followed by 1 to 22 digits. Whenever a call is made via the terminal the dialled number is compared to all masks. Only if the dialled number fits one of the masks starting without * and the number does not fit any of the masks starting with * the call is initiated. If a mask is for example 3 digits long only the 3 first digits of the dialled number is compared with the mask.

The AutoprefixAutoprefix menu is used to enter a string of digits (including *) which will automatically be inserted in front of every telephone number entered for making calls except for 2-digit Inmarsat Service codes. This includes numbers used from the phonebook. If for example all calls are to be made for Denmark enter the following autoprefix:

TTMN

In the Bar Serv. InBar Serv. In menu it is possible to bar certain services for incoming calls in order to prohibit any users to use these type of services.

In the Bar Serv. OutBar Serv. Out menu it is possible to bar certain services for outgoming calls in order to prohibit any users to use these type of services.

If Ph BookPh Book dialdial is enabled it implies that it is only possible to dial the numbers in the phonebook. The options are:

• Disabled

• Enabled for terminal only (MES Only)

• Enabled for both terminal and SIMM cards (MES/SIMM).

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In the STU menuSTU menu it is possible to enable/disable the STU-option. This requires a special Thrane and Thrane PIN-code, which follows the STU option.

The SIMM lockSIMM lock menu is used to specify whether the terminal is locked to operate with SIMM cards or not. When locking the terminal to use SIMM cards, then a SIMM card ID must be specified. The options are:

• Disable

• ICC ID

The Inmarsat defined SIMM card serial number which includes the identity of the service provider. With this option the service provider’s identity number should be entered.

• GID 1 This option requires SIMM cards which in addition to the Inmarsat specification also supports the GID 1 file as defined in the coming GSM standard, GSM 02.22 section 6.

• Semi lock Enabling this feature makes it possible to use the terminal either without a SIMM card or with a SIMM card but only from a specific service provider. The feature can only be enabled after entering a GID1 or ICCID.

In case the terminal is locked to SIMM card and you do not have

the SIMM card this sub menu can be accessed by pressing Gl.

6.7.5 Sleep mode

The sleep mode menu is used to either disable the sleep mode function or to activate one of two sleep modes:

• normal sleep

• deep sleep

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The sleep mode gives the possibility to prolong the standby time without loosing the ability of receiving or making phone calls. The terminal turns off everything unnecessary, which includes the display and key illumination.

In normal sleep mode the terminal wakes up instantly when activating a key.

In deep sleep mode it takes about 1-2 seconds before the terminal is ready for use. The standby time for deep sleep mode is longer than for normal sleep mode. Eventually see section 9 Technical Specifications.

6.7.6 MMI setup

The MMI setup menu has got the following submenus:

• Antenna Beep

• Key beep

• Contrast

• Ring tone

• Ring volume

• Time

• Date

• Language

The Antenna beepAntenna beep menu is used to turn on/off the audible tone in the antenna, which indicates the quality of the received signal. This is used during antenna fine alignment.

The Key beepKey beep menu is used to turn on/off the key beep. If on, a beep will be heard every time a key on the handset is pressed.

The Ring toneRing tone menu is used to configure the type of ring signal and the Ring volumeRing volume menu is used to set the ring volume.

There are 8 ring types to select between and 8 volume levels.

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The DateDate and TimeTime menu is used to read and eventually set the internal clock and calendar (date: yyyy-mm-dd, time: hh:mm).

The time is used as time-stamp for the call and alarm log and it is recommended to enter UTC so that the chronological order is maintained even though travelling between time zones.

The LanguageLanguage menu is used to switch the menu-text to appear in another language – (English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish). Note that when entering this menu it implies that the “Select language” will also be translated to the new selected language.

6.7.7 RS-232 parameters

This menu is used to set the baudrate and dataflow control for the RS-232 interface and different parameters for mini-M data:

• Baudrate

• +++mode

• result codes

• ARQ mode

• flow control

6.86.8 StatusStatus

The Status menu has got the following sub menus:

• C/No

• Battery

• Transceiver

• SIMM card

• RF block

• Bulletin

• Antenna

• Print

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• Alarm log

Single entries in the Alarm log can be deleted by selecting the entry and the pressing GF.

The total contents of the Alarm log is deleted by pressing GF when the cursor indicates that entries can be selected by pressing C.

Print implies that the total status is printed.

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To be defined.

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The PC Configuration Software requires a PC running either Windows 95/98 (32 bit systems) or Windows NT.

The Configuration software gives the possibility to configure the terminal by using a PC instead of using the handset menu system.

The Configuration software communicates with the terminal via the RS-232 interface.

The menu structure of the configuration software is similar to the menu-structure of the handset. Certain functions have been added to the program:

• An Antenna Alignment menu is available. By clicking at a geographical position on a world map azimuth/elevation is shown for the available satellites at that position.

• It is possible to save and open files with complete terminal configuration.

• It is possible to export the read call log, phone book and status information to text-files with tab-separated fields.

• It is possible to import a phone book, if the file format is as equal to the export file format.

• By a single click it is possible to start Microsoft Exchange with a complete configuration file attached.

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9.19.1 InterfacesInterfaces

9.1.1 Antenna

Please observ that the antenna cable carries the RF-signals as well as power for the HPA/LNA front end situated in the antenna. The antenna cable may as maximum have a cable loss of 10 dB at

1.66 GHz and a DC resistance of maximum 0.7 Ohm.

9.1.2 DC input

The polarity of the DC connector is as follows:

+Vdc

Ground

Please observ that DC-input voltage should be within the rated input range measured at this connector under all conditions including at start-up in order for the equipment to function correctly. Low resistance leads should be used as the maximum power consumption could be as high as 65 Watts.

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9.1.3 Handset interface

The pin out of the handset interface connector is as follows:

Pin no. Pin Function Signal Direction 1 + earpiece Output 2 - earpiece Output 3 + microphone Input 4 - microphone Input 5 + 5 V Output 6 GND Input 7 Serial Data Bidirectional 8 - Serial Data, Bidirectional 9 Buzzer Output 10 H key Input

9.1.4 Analog 2-wire interfaces

The pin out of the two 2-wire interfaces are as follows:

Pin no. Pin Function Signal Direction 1 Not used



2 Not used



3 Signal A (Ring) Input / Output 4 Signal B (Tip) Input / Output 5 Not used



6 Not used



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9.1.5 ISDN

The pin out is as follows:

Pin no. Pin Function Signal Direction 1 Not used



2 Not used



3 RxP Input 4 TxP Output 5 TxN Output 6 RxN Input 7 Not used



8 Not used



9.1.6 RS-232 interface

The RS-232 is a DCE type of interface and the signals are as follows:

Pin Number Pin Function Signal Direction 1 DCD Output 2 RXD Output 3 TXD Input 4 DTR Input 5 Ground



6 DSR Output 7 RTS Input 8 CTS Output 9 RI Output

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9.1.7 USB

To be written.

9.1.8 Audio input/output

To be written.

9.29.2 SpecificationsSpecifications

General: Meets or exceeds current and proposed INMARSATGeneral: Meets or exceeds current and proposed INMARSAT specifications for Inmarsat-phone spot-beam operation.specifications for Inmarsat-phone spot-beam operation.

AntennasAntennas: Directional patch array antennas. Manually adjustable

elevation setting. Foldable type 3008A or Big Dish type 3008B depending on application.

VoiceVoice: 4.8 Kbps AMBE, 64 kbps broadcast. Data RatesData Rates: 2.4 kbps, 56 kbps and 64 kbps. Phone InterfacePhone Interface: 2-wire 600W CCITT Rec. G.473, standard DTMF

telephones, RJ-11 modular jack. Fax InterfaceFax Interface: 2-wire 600W CCITT Rec. G.473, T.30 Groups III

Fax, RJ-11 modular jack. Data InterfaceData Interface: Serial EIA compatible standard RS-232E, built-in

Hayes compatible modem, up to 115 kbps, DB-9 female connector.

Euro ISDN InterfaceEuro ISDN Interface: ISDN NT1 S/T bus, ITU-T I.430, ISO 8877 compliant RJ 45 connector.

Audio InputAudio Input: Phono connector, broadcast quality voice.Max. 2.0 V RMS. Nominal 141mV RMS

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Audio OutputAudio Output: Headphone stereo jack, 48W, Ø 3.5mm. SIMM Card InterfaceSIMM Card Interface: Standard plug for user PID card, ISO-7816. PCMCIA InterfacePCMCIA Interface: Type II, 3.3 volt, max 300 mA. USB InterfaceUSB Interface: USB slave interface. Antenna ConnectorAntenna Connector: 50W QLA/female. Power SupplyPower Supply: 9.5 V - 20 VDC. Power ConsumptionPower Consumption:

Rx Idle < 0.1 W from battery, < 0.8 W from DC-Input. Tx active 40 W, average at high speed data operation ( Max. 60 W).

Battery Capacity ( NiMH )Battery Capacity ( NiMH ): 2h broadcast quality voice, 4h Mini-M voice, 45 min. high speed data/fax or 2h Mini-M data/fax 70h standby.

Standard AC adapterStandard AC adapter: 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 90 W. Ambient TemperatureAmbient Temperature:

-25°C to +55°C operating.( Using NiCd –battery pack TT-3686D )

App. +5°C to +55°C operating.( Using NiMH –battery pack TT3686C )

-40°C to +80°C storage.

Relative Humidity:Relative Humidity:

IME: 95% non-condensing at +40°C EME: 100% condensing.

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Vibration SurvivalVibration Survival:

Random 5-20 Hz 0.05 g²/Hz, 20-150 Hz -3dB/Oct. (1.7g RMS).

Mechanical ShockMechanical Shock: 20g/11ms half-sine. G/TG/T: -7 dB/K minimum. EIRP:EIRP:

Mini-M: 8-14 dBW in 2 dB steps. HSD: 19-25 dBW in 2 dB steps.

Antenna CableAntenna Cable: max. cable loss 10 dB at 1.66 gHz and 0.7 W at DC.

Rx Freq. BandRx Freq. Band: 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz. Tx Freq. BandTx Freq. Band: 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz. Channel SpacingChannel Spacing: 1.25 kHz. Rx ModulationRx Modulation: 5.6 kbps O-QPSK, SCPC (voice, data, fax), 6 kbps

BPSK - TDM, 134.4 kbps 16QAM, SCPC (data). Tx ModulationTx Modulation:

5.6 kbps O-QPSK, SCPC (voice, data, fax) 3 kbps BPSK – TDMA

134.4 kbps 16QAM, SCPC (data). Dimension of Electronics UnitDimension of Electronics Unit: HxWxD: 43mm x 205mm x

200mm Weight of Electronics UnitWeight of Electronics Unit: 1.8 kg (including battery and

handset). Dimension of 3008A AntennaDimension of 3008A Antenna:

HxWxD Closed: 437mm x 271mm x 41mm HxWxD Opened: 414.5mm x 753mm x 12mm

Weight of 3008A AntennaWeight of 3008A Antenna: 3 Kg.