Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Manual

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Nera WorldCommunicator

Getting Started

Doc no. QLZB 911078 Rev. 5.0 09.2002

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RADIATION WARNING

High levels of radio frequency radiation are considered health hazardous. Although no single value of “safe radiation level” has been agreed upon by all countries, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI/LEEE C95.1-1992) recommends that people should not be exposed to radiation stronger than 1 milliwatt per square centimetre at the frequencies used in the WORLDCOMMUNICATOR terminal. Accordingly, the operator of the terminal

RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION

HAZARD - KEEP CLEAR

2 METRES MINIMUM

OBTAINING LICENSING FOR INMARSAT TERMINALS

Under rights given under ITU Radio Regulations, local telecommunications administrations establish and enforce national rules and regulations governing types of emissions, power levels, and other parameters that effect the purity of signal, which may be radiated in the various frequency bands of the radio spectrum.

To legally operate an Inmarsat terminal, it is necessary to obtain permission from the local telecommunications regulatory authorities of the country you are operating within. Using your terminal in any country without permission causes you to run the risk of confiscation of the terminal or legal action from local authorities. Normal practice for taking telecommunications into another country is to apply for a license before travel. If a license has not been obtained before travel, the equipment may be put into storage by local authorities until such time as a license is obtained.

should ensure that the area extending 2 metres from the front of the antenna be kept clear of personnel when the terminal is transmitting.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SA TELLITE COMMUNICATION ............................. 6

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION................................. 8

General ............................................................. 8

Communication services ................................... 8

Parts identification ............................................. 9

WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna .......... 10

Connections .....................................................11

Internal battery ................................................ 12

Charging.......................................................... 12

External power ................................................ 12

SIM card .......................................................... 13

PIN code ......................................................... 13

SETTING UP........................................................ 14

Satellite search................................................ 14

Connecting devices ......................................... 17

Connecting ISDN devices................................ 18

Changing MSN numbers and services for ISDN

devices ............................................................ 20

Grouping ISDN and DECT............................... 20

Linking DECT handsets to the

WorldCommunicator DECT base station ......... 21

Changing DECT handset MSN numbers ......... 23

Mobile Data Service ........................................ 24

Mobile Packet Data Service............................. 25

Removing devices ........................................... 26

Selecting default Net service provider ............. 27

Making a call ................................................... 28

To call the WorldCommunicator....................... 30

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS............................. 31

MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA ............................ 32

BA TTER Y HANDLING.......................................... 34

DISPLA Y FUNCTIONS......................................... 35

Overview ......................................................... 35

Configure DTE................................................. 36

Information ...................................................... 37

Enabling/disabling the DECT station................ 38

ISDN EFFICIENCY............................................... 39

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 40

LIST OF TERMS .................................................. 43

TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR ......... 44

LIST OF PARTS ................................................... 45

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Portable Solution ............................................. 45

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Fixed Solution.................................................. 45

INST ALLING THE PC PROGRAM ....................... 46

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Four satellites are positioned stationary above equator. The satellites provide the coverage shown on the map.

The Nera WorldCommunicator searches all satellites as default.

The WorldCommunicator provides communication with the public telephone network via satellite; which requires free line of sight. The antenna is flat, but works as a parabolic dish.

WorldCommunicator antenna

Parabolic antenna

AOR-W

WorldCommunicator coverage

POR

Equator

AOR-W

POR

AOR-E

Coverage with low rate voice service

AOR-E

IOR

POR

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Coverage map for each Ocean Region

Atlantic Ocean Region-West Indian Ocean Region

Pacific Ocean RegionAtlantic Ocean Region-East

Global beam coverage

Pacific Ocean Region Atlantic Ocean Region-West Atlantic Ocean Region-East Indian Ocean Region

Global Area Network and Inmarsat mini-M phone coverage

Extended Coverage Zones

for Inmarsat mini-M and Global Area Network low rate voice and data services

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General

The Nera WorldCommunicator satellite terminal provides 64 kbps voice and data, and 4.8 kbps low cost voice for transmission via Inmarsat’s Global Area Network service (M4). It offers full portable ISDN functionality.

The Nera WorldCommunicator consists of two main units housed in a lightweight and portable carrying case:

• The 3-panel antenna with RF transceiver.

• The Modem Unit (and battery pack). The Nera WorldCommunicator uses a coax cable to

link the two units together. A cordura bag is supplied with the equipment for easy transport. The total weight is 4.2 kgs (including battery).

The Nera WorldCommunicator is also available with fixed antenna.

External power

Voltage: 19VDC Power: 60W

The Nera WorldCommunicator must be used with adapters approved by Nera only, see "External

power".

The CD ROM supplied with the WorldCommunicator contains:

• program for control from PC (vtLite)

• manuals

• application notes

• and other useful information.

Communication services

The Nera WorldCommunicator provides the following services:

• ISDN: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)

- 56 kbps Mobile Data Service

- 4.8 kbps speech

- 64 kbps speech

- 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps)

• DECT: - 4.8 kbps speech

- 64 kbps speech

• RS-232: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)

- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS)

• USB - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI).

- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS).

Internal communication

Equipment connected to the various interfaces may communicate with each other via an internal MSN (Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit.

Control interface

The RS-232 or USB port allows connection of a PC for configuration of the WorldCommunicator.

A PC program that provides the software to operate and configure the WorldCommunicator is supplied on the enclosed CD (requires at least Windows 95).

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Parts identification

ANTENNA

3 panels, foldable

For fixed antenna, see next page

Compass

MODEM UNIT

LCD display

Multibutton switch

Connector panel

See ''Connections'' and ''External power''

ISDN

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52 0 05:46

c k te

arch

RS-232

Antenna

slide locks

Antenna

angle locks

RF transceiver

USB

Built-in DECT base station

Antenna cable

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WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna

For installation, see "MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA"

MODEM UNIT

Built-in DECT base station

>Start Search

Lock terminal

ISD

52 0 05: 46

S-232

LCD display

Multibutton switch

Connector panel

See Connections and External power

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FIXED ANTENNA

Antenna coax cable

Standard: QRPM 911091-10000 Length 10 m

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Connections

Modem Unit

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ISDN

RS-232

USB

Note! Use shielded ISDN cable

: 19VDC input for simultaneous powering and charging of internal battery pack.

ISDN: RJ45

Services:

 4.8kbps

compressed speech

 64kbps

speech

 64kbps data

service (UDI)

 56kbps data

service (V110)

 64kbps audio

service (3.1kHz)

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RS-232: 9-pin serial data port for:

 operation and

configuration from PC.

 software

download

 64kbps data

service (UDI)

 MPDS

USB: serial data port for:

 operation and

configuration from PC.

 64kbps data

service (UDI)

 MPDS

DECT: built-in base station. 1880-1900MHz.

Selectable:

 4.8kbps

compressed speech

 64kbps speech

Ant

ANT: connection of coax cable from antenna

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Internal battery

The battery indicator on the display indicates the charge level:

The amount of shading represents the current charge level.

A completely shaded indicator indicates a fully charged battery.

A flashing battery indicator indicates that the battery level is low.

Avoid exposing the WorldCommunicator to extreme heat or cold. Very high or low temperatures reduce the battery capacity.

Internal power: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack (Nera part no. 101553)

Charging

The battery is charged via the external power even when the Modem Unit is turned off.

A new battery should be charged for 4.5 hours the first time.

The battery should not be charged at temperatures lower than 0°C.

External power/charging

100 - 240 VAC

47 - 63 Hz

10 - 32 VDC

DC/DC converter

Nera does not guarantee that the WorldCommunicator will work with a battery not approved by Nera/Nera agent.

External power

The Nera WorldCommunicator may be connected to an AC source using an AC/DC Adapter, or to DC using the optional DC/DC converter. The types of adapters to be used are specified below.

ISDN

19 V DC

AC Adapter

19 V DC

RS-232

The following AC adapter must be used only:

Powerbox type SPN-460-19 (Nera part no. 101659)

The following DC/DC converter must be used only:

SMPowertypeSMP119,19V, 60W (Nera part no. 101940)

USB

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D

SIM card

The SIM card carries subscription information from your Net service provider on an integrated circuit. The Nera WorldCommunicator used with the SIM card assumes the identity of the SIM card.

The SIM card has its own set of Inmarsat Mobile Numbers (IMN) on which the user can be contacted irrespective of the WorldCommunicator used. All outgoing calls will be billed to the owner of the SIM card.

The SIM card is protected by a SIM PIN (Personal Identification Number). Contact your Net service provider if you do not have the PIN code.

If the PIN code entered does not match the PIN code on the SIM card, operation with that particular SIM card will lock-up after three failed attempts. You must then use the SIM un-block code (PUK code) provided by your Net service provider to un-lock the card. Contact your Net service provider if you do not have the PUK code.

Note! When the PUK is used, the SIM PIN is set to 1 2 3 4.

To change or disable the PIN code, see "Access

level" in the User Guide.

The SIM card can store various information, e.g.:

• PIN code (Personal Identification Number)

• Phone book

• Allowed and preferred Net service providers

Note! The Nera WorldCommunicator can be used with or without SIM card. The Net service provider, however, of ten requires the use of SIM card.

PIN code

The user is prompted for the 4-8 digit Personal Identification Number each time the Nera WorldCommunicator is switched on:

• SIM PIN? (with SIM card).

• Phone PIN? (without SIM card).

The PIN protection can be disabled, see "Access

level" in the User Guide.

SIM card insertion

1 Remove cover

and pull out battery

2 Insert SIM card

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Satellite search

1 Open the

WorldCommunicator by swinging down the Modem Unit.

Modem Unit

2 Unfold the antenna.

If necessary , slide storm locks into place.

3 Press and hold for 2 secs. 4 Enter Phone PIN code: use “arrow” buttons to

change digit and step to next position. Press when ready .

Factory default PIN code = 1234

Left panel

Storm locks

Display ON/OFF

button

WorldCommunicator Phone PIN :

535 09:46

Example, PIN no.: 1234

NB! Fold left panel first

when closing antenna

1 2 3 4

Right panel

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Compass

Free line of sight

to the satellite

Antenna angle locks

Warning! The battery will affect the compass reading when the

Modem Unit is placed in the frame. Make sure that the antenna cable and plugs are not

jammed when closing the WorldCommunicator.

Antenna cable connector

MODEM UNIT

ANTENNA

5 Check that the antenna cable is connected to the

Modem Unit.

Longer antenna cable is available as option.

6 To find the correct vertical angle to the satellite, try

with the antenna adjusted to 60°, 30° or 0° as indicated.

60° 0°30°

7 Aim the antenna towards the estimated position of

the satellite with free line of sight, or make a slow scan across the hemisphere.

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If necessary , use the compass to determine the direction.

See coverage map at the beginning of the manual. See also CD: Additional manuals>Coverage Maps.

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With clear view to the satellite, the antenna may be operated from the inside of some types of windows, but should preferably be located outside.

A shaded signal strength bar will appear in the display . When closing in on the satellite, turning the antenna horizontally and adjust its vertical angle, the bar increases in length. The longer the signal bar or higher the signal strength indicator value, the better the signal quality .

The maximum marker indicates the highest signal strength achieved during the current search.

Searching All regions

535 09:46

Maximum achieved signal strength

Signal strength bar

Signal strength indication

Time in hours:seconds

Use AOR-W?

535 09:46

Lock the vertical angle (elevation) of the antenna with the antenna angle locks.

8 Pressing initializes the system with the

displayed satellite.

Unknown net

AOR-W Ready for call

535 09:46

9 See “Selecting default Net service provider” to

choose the correct Net service provider. When using a SIM card, the Net service provider will

be selected automatically .

Note! If no spot beam is found from the current satellite, try another Ocean Region.

Display light adjustment (when in idle)

Press to increase contrast:

Press to reduce contrast:

Note! It is recommended that the signal strength reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) should be at least

535. However, 4.8 kbps speech also works at 420.

Warning! Avoid adjusting the contrast to extreme black or white.

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Connecting devices

For linking DECT handset, see later in this manual.

ISDN connector

ISDN

Built-in DECT base station

>Start Search

Lock terminal

52 0 05:46

RS-232

USB

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ISDN telephone

For connecting ISDN devices, see next page

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PC with ISDN interfaceTelefax with ISDN interface

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Connecting ISDN devices

General

Up to 8 units can be connected to the ISDN interface. An ISDN multiport is needed if more than one unit is

to be connected.

The Nera WorldCommunicator can provide a maximum of 2.5 W.

Changing MSN numbers and services for ISDN devices

See ''MSN Configuration" in the User Guide on the Nera WorldCommunicator CD.

The programming must be done from a PC connected to the Modem Unit, see "Installing the PC

program".

Grouping ISDN and DECT

One ISDN telephone and one DECT handset may be set to respond to the same incoming IMN number.

Up to 8 groups may be established.

See ''

MSN Configuration" in the User Guide.

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DECT

> Speech

64k Speech

535 09:46

Device Manager

> DECT

USB

535 09:46

Owner's password: 123456789

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Linking DECT handsets to the WorldCommunicator DECT base station

Up to 12 DECT handsets may be registered with the built-in base station.

Each handset is automatically assigned an MSN number, starting with 01.

Procedure:

1 Press on the WorldCommunicator Modem

Unit to enter the MENU. Scroll down to Device Manager.

> Device Manager

Configure DTE

535 09:46

2 Press and scroll down to to Add Device.

Device Manager

> Add Device

Remove Device

535 09:46

3 Scroll down to DECT and press .

4 Press for 4.8 kbps standard quality speech,

or scroll down to select 64 kbps high quality speech.

Note! Make sure that the service is registered with your service provider.

5 Enter the owner password (1........90).

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GETTING STARTED

6 After a while, the base station is “Open to register” the

handset.

Open to register

Any key to exit 535 09:46

7 Link the DECT handset to the

WorldCommunicator DECT base station as described in the example on the below.

Example of registering Siemens Gigaset 4000: (See also the manual enclosed with the DECT phone or

on the CD.)

• Press to switch ON the DECT handset.

• Press the DECT display key.

• Select and confirm.

• Select the base station.

• On the DECT keypad, enter the WorldCommunicator base station

pass word: 1 2 3 4 (the first four digits of the

owner password. Use new code when the owner password has been changed.)

8 Wait until the message REGISTERED is displayed

in the WorldCommunicator display, and press .

Registered HndSet 01 for Std. Voice usage

Id=02 MSN=01

535 09:46

The handset is now ready for use with 4.8 kbps specch, internal number 01 and incoming IMN number corresponding to ID: 02.

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Changing DECT handset MSN numbers

For changing the local handset numbers, see ''MSN Configuration" in the User Guide on the WorldCommunicator CD.

Be aware that the DECT handsets may be setup to respond to the same incoming IMN number.

When enabled, collective ringing to the DECT handsets will apply to incoming calls, and to internal calls from ISDN.

The programming must be done from a PC connected to the Modem Unit, see "Installing the PC

program" later in this manual.

Note! For “Enabling/Disabling the DECT base

station”, see later in this manual.

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Mobile Data Service

The WorldCommunicator Mobile Data Service complies with the communication protocol defined by the Inmarsat GAN system.

The Mobile Data Service uses the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) communications program.

The transmission data rate over the satellite link is 64 kbps.

The WorldCommunicator offers 64 kbps connection to the international ISDN/PSTN network.

The Mobile Data Service is suitable for applications such as high-speed file transfer, store-and-forward video, e-mail and internet.

The Mobile Data Service is accessible via the three data connectors on the Modem Unit (see below):

• ISDN for connection to the serial port on the PC

ISDN card.

• RS-232 for connection to the PC serial port.

• USB for connection to the USB port on th PC

(requiring at least MS windows 98SE).

For installation and setup, refer to the CD:

Applications > Mobile Data Service: via RS-232, via USB, or via ISDN

ISDN

PC serial port

PC USB port

RS-232

USB

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Mobile Packet Data Service

The MPDS service can be efficient for applications such as:

• E-mail

• Internet/intranet

• Navigational updates

• Vessel telemetry transmission

• Database queries

• E-commerce

The user only pays for the amount of data sent over the network, and not for the time connected.

The MPDS service is set up and run from a PC connected to the RS232 or USB port of the Modem Unit.

The PC must have at least Windows 2000 or XP installed.

Reverting to Mobile ISDN voice service is done from the PC. For installation and setup, refer to the CD:

Applications > Mobile Packet Data Service: via RS-232, or via USB

ISDN

RS-232

PC serial port

PC USB port

USB

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Removing devices

ISDN, DECT , USB and COM entries are removed in the same way as described for ISDN below. Note that if connected to PC, vtLite must be closed.

Example of removing an ISDN device:

1 Press on the WorldCommunicator Modem

Unit to open the MENU:

> Device Manager

Configure DTE

535 09:46

2 In the Device Manager menu, scroll down to

Remove Device and press .

Device Manager

> Remove Device

Factory Defaults

535 09:46

3 Scroll down to ISDN and press .

Device Manager > ISDN

DECT USB COM

4 Scroll down to the entry to be removed from the

list and press .

> Remove Device

ISDN Speech Id: 01 MSN: 20 ISDN64k Speech Id: 91 MSN: 30 ISDN64k Audio Id: 61 MSN: 40 ISDN56k Data (V110) Id: 71 MSN: 50 ISDN64k Data (UDI) Id: 51 MSN: 60

ISDN

5 Enter the owner password (1........90).

Owner's password: 123456789

535 09:46

6 Pressing deletes the chosen entry .

Press OK to delete: ISDN64k Data (UDI)

Press Left to abort

535 09:46

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Selecting default Net service provider

Make sure that the correct default Inmarsat Net service provider has been entered.

When using a SIM card, the WorldCommunicator will automatically be programmed for all Ocean Regions.

The default Net service provider for a satellite (Ocean Region) is automatically used if the user does not select another one when making a call.

A default Net service provider must be programmed the first time an Ocean Region is entered.

Default Net service providers for all Ocean Regions can be preprogrammed from a PC connected to the WorldCommunicator . See User Guide.

Use the Modem Unit display when programming the current satellite region:

1 Press to enter the MENU, and scroll down to

Set Default Net.

2 Pressing “right arrow” opens the list of selectable

default Net service providers.

3 Scroll up/down to wanted Net service provider.

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> Set Default Net.

Configure DTE

535 09:46

Set Default Net.

> Telenor

Stratos KDD Telenor OTE Korea Telecom Hai Phong France Telecom

Examples

Note! T wo Telenor providers are listed in the display. Make sure to select the one you are commissioned to.

- the first: T elenor with Comsat

- the second: Telenor in Norway

4 Pressing enters the chosen Net service

provider.

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Making a call

Call through default Net service provider

When using the WorldCommunicator for the first time in an Ocean Region, make sure that the region appearing in the display is correct:

Unknown net

AOR-W Ready for call

535 09:46

If incorrect, see "Selecting default Net provider" on the previous page.

Dialing:

1 On the connected equipment, dial 00 and the

country code, followed by the subscriber number (max 22 digits), and finally press

number, e.g.:

Note! Some types of equipment do not have # implemented in software even if the #-key is on the keypad. Then in front of the telephone number use:

903 if dialing the number digit by digit, or 902 if for the number to be sent as a block. e.g.:

9 0

to send the

On DECT also:

Internal communication

Calls can be made internally by dialing MSN numbers between the connected ISDN and/or DECT equipment.

Examples:

MSN (example)

ISDN-to-ISDN/DECT:

ISDN Handset/

DECT-to-ISDN:

DECT-to-DECT:

Handset Id (example)

INT

Note! If the telephone lacks the *-key, 103 may be dialed instead, e.g.:

2 00 31

Transfer of incoming/outgoing satellite calls (with above examples):

MSN/Handset Id

ISDN-to-ISDN/DECT:

Press button>1sec, R appears in display:

DECT-to-ISDN:

toggles between subscribers

2 0

MSN/Handset Id

2 0

Hang up

2 Wait for answer. 3 Disconnect the call when finished.

DECT-to-DECT:

INT

toggles between subscribers

INT

Hang up

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Number of connections When an ISDN device is used to communicate via

satellite, the 2nd ISDN channel can be used to call a DECT handset. Four DECT handsets can be used for internal calls.

When a DECT handset is used to call via satellite, four DECT handsets and both ISDN channels can be used for internal calls.

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5 2

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ISDN

RS-232

USB

Local calls Satellite call

via ISDN phone

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5 : 4

ISDN

RS-232

USB

Local calls Satellite call

via DECT phone

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Short number dialing from Phone Book (prefix 23)

2 3 1 0

number stored in the Phone Book under short number

10.

Short number dialing (prefix 23)

2 3 0 51

number stored on the SIM card under short number

105.

Short number dialing (prefix 23) through selected Net service provider

2 3 0 54 1

telephone number stored under short number 105 via the selected Net service provider (Telenor=4).

How to add short numbers to the SIM card: See “PHONE BOOK” in the User Guide.

Service calls

Special information services are accessible with 2-digit service address code.

Note! Not all Net service providers offer every service. Example of obtaining assistance from the Interna-

tional Operator:

Telefax

The Nera WorldCommunicator is fully compatible

fetches and sends the telephone

fetches and sends the

1 1

with the world’s leading telefax machines and telefax software standards. However , transmission may not be possible through some of the telefax machines available on the market. Please check with your Net service provider before purchasing a telefax for use with the WorldCommunicator.

On a telefax with keypad, enter as the last digit before starting transmission, or use 902/903 as described on the previous page.

To call the WorldCommunicator

Dial the international prefix (normally 00) followed by 870 and the IMN number, f.ex. 00 870 762420510.

The common Ocean Region access no. 870 connects the call to the dialed WorldCommunicator regardless of the Ocean Region the user currently communicates through.

If the Net service provider does not support access no. 870, call the Ocean Region directly:

871 – AOR-E (Atlantic Ocean Region East) 872 – POR (Pacific Ocean Region) 873 – IOR (Indian Ocean Region) 874 – AOR-W (Atlantic Ocean Region West)

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521

Pole (option) Max dia 120mm

Depth 52 mm

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Antenna & RF Unit and Modem Unit folded

With MPDS: 101529 Without MPDS: QUAZ 911918

Weight: 4.2 kg (3.7 without battery)

260

355

Modem Unit

With MPDS: 101572 Without MPDS: QUFC 911950

Weight: 1.0 kg

244

ISDN

>Start Search Lock terminal

52 0 05:46

RS-232

USB

173

Antenna & RF Unit

With MPDS: 101571 Without MPDS: QUFF 911907

Weight: 3.2 kg

774

340

Fixed Antenna

With MPDS: 101722 Without MPDS: QUFF 911910

Weight: 3.9 kg (incl. mounting bracket)

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MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA

Mounting

Fixed dish mounted on mast.

Vertical adjustment bolts (90 degree range)

Pole bracket

U-bolt

Horizontal adjustment nuts

RF transceiver

Coax connector

Pole (option) Max dia 120 mm

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Note! The antenna should be mounted with the cooling fins on the RF transceiver pointing upwards to ensure efficient cooling.

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MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA CONT’D

Adjustment

In order to obtain optimal receive/transmit conditions, it is important to point the antenna towards the satellite as accurately as possible.

Procedure (see previous page):

1 Make a coarse adjustment until a signal strength

of at least 535 is obtained. Fasten the two horizontal adjustment nut s and the two vertical adjustment bolts.

2 Loosen the horizontal adjustment nuts slightly,

so that it is possible to move the antenna (with some force) in the horizontal direction. Adjust the antenna horizontally for maximum received signal strength. Tighten the horizontal adjustment bolts.

3 Loosen the vertical adjustment bolts slightly, so

that it is possible to move the antenna (with some force) in the vertical direction. Adjust the antenna vertically for maximum received signal strength. Tighten the vertical adjustment bolts.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as many times as

necessary until the maximum signal strength has been obtained. The antenna is now correctly adjusted.

If the signal strength reading is below 535, the selected location is unsuitable for the fixed antenna. Move the antenna elsewhere and repeat the procedure from step 1.

Fixed dish mounted on tripod

Be aware that the portable antenna also can be mounted on tripod.

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GETTING ST ARTED

General

•

When used for the first time, charge the battery for

4.5 hours (battery indicator full), then operate the equipment until the battery is discharged, see also

"EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION > Internal battery".

• Standby time: approx. 50 hours

• Talk time at 4.8 kbps speech: 4.5 - 9 hours

(depending on coverage signal and number of devices connected).

• Talk time for 64 kbps voice: 3 - 6 hours.

Transmission time for other services: 1.5- 3 hours.

• Operating temperature: -25 to +55°C.

• Storage temperature: approx. -50° to +80°C.

• Charge time: approx. 4.5 hours.

• Lowest charge temperature: 0°C.

• A full discharge/charge cycle is recommended

once every 60 days.

• Capacity degradation: 50% loss after 500 dis-

charge/charge cycles.

• Weight: approx. 0.45 kg

• The WorldCommunicator will only accept a battery

approved by Nera. Contact your Nera agent for a list of approved batteries.

How to conserve battery capacity

• Disable DECT when not in use, see previous page.

• Turn off display light, see User Guide.

• Check for good satellite connection.

• Use 4.8 kbps speech service instead of 64 kbps.

Battery state indicators

Battery state indication Charge check button

Four green indicators show the charge level.

When pressing the charge check button for 2 seconds, 1 - 4 indicators will light accordingly:

Rel state of charge Ind 4 Ind 3 Ind 2 Ind 1

100 - 76% 75 - 51% OFF ON ON ON 50 - 26% OFF OFF ON ON 25 - 11% OFF OFF OFF ON 10 - 0% OFF OFF OFF BLINKS Shut down OFF OFF OFF OFF

ON ON ON ON

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GETTING ST ARTED

Overview

MENU: > Start Search > Lock terminal > Set Default Net. > Device Manager > Configure DTE > Information > Enable diagnostics > Disable DECT > Precharge

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Searching all regions

Set Default Net > CMC >BT etc.

Device Manager > Add Device > Remove Device > Factory Defaults

Configure DTE > Speed > Format > Flow control

Information > Forward id > Versions > DECT Basestation

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Fwd: Code: Index:

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DISPLlAY FUNCTIONS CONT’D

Configure DTE

The RS-232 port is intended for connection of PC for operation of the WorldCommunicator functions.

The default settings of the port are suitable for operation of the vtLite program on a PC.

(Speed: 115200 bps. Format: 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Flow control: none.)

No configuration is needed on the WorldCommunicator. Remember to set the PC accordingly!

Procedure for other than default settings:

Speed:

1 Scroll down to the Configure DTE function. 2 Pressing “right arrow” opens the

Configure DTE menu.

3 Scroll down to Speed and press “right arrow”

to open the list of bit rates.

4 Scroll down to the required bit rate and press

OK to enter the chosen value.

Format:

1 Scroll down to the Format function and press

“right arrow” to open the list of combinations

(d=number of bits, p=parity, s=stop bit).

2 Scroll down to the required format combination

and press OK to enter the chosen settings.

Flow control:

1 Scroll down to Flow control. 2

Scroll down to the required settings and press OK.

> Configure DTE

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Configure DTE > Speed

Information

Format Flow control

GETTING ST ARTED

Speed

> 1200bps

2400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps Default 57600bps 115200bps

> d=7, p=none, s=1

Flow control > none

Format

d=7, p=e, s=1 d=7, p=o, s=1 d=7, p=m, s=1 d=7, p=s, s=2 d=8, p=none, s=1 Default d=8, p=e, s=1 d=8, p=o, s=1 d=8, p=m, s=1 d=8, p=s, s=1 d=8, p=none, s=2 d=8, p=e, s=2 d=8, p=o, s=2 d=8, p=m, s=2 d=8, p=s, s=2

rts/cts xon/xoff transprnt. xon/xoff stripped

Default

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GETTING ST ARTED

Information

The information function allows checking the various version numbers of the WorldCommunicator:

> Information

Enable diagnostics

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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS CONT’D

Information > Forward Id

> Versions > DECT Basestation

Procedure:

Forward Id BD98B4

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Versions > System version

KDC version DSP version Antenna version Monitor version

DECT Basestation

> Software Version

Hardware Revision Build Date Basestation Id.

1 Scroll down to Information. 2 For readout, press buttons as

indicated.

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Software Version

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Hardware Revision

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Build Date

520 09: 46

Basestation Id.

520 09: 46

System version REL4.01 18 Dec 2001

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KDC version QPRG9110043/1.50

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DSP version v2.1.2 QPRG9110049

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Antenna version

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Monitor version

00.15

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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS CONT’D

GETTING ST ARTED

Enabling/disabling the DECT station

In some cases it may be desirable to turn off the DECT base station:

• In countries that do not permit the use of the

particular DECT phone frequencies.

• In order to save battery cap acity.

Enabling/disabling the DECT function switches the built-in DECT On/Off.

When the base station is off, the DECT handset s cannot be operated.

Procedure:

1 Press on the Nera WorldCommunicator to

enter the MENU, and scroll down to Disable DECT.

> Enable DECT

Self Test

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2 Pressing “right arrow” turns On (or Off) the DECT

base station.

3 If enabling the base station, the Nera

WorldCommunicator responds with “On”.

> Disable DECT

Self Test

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Starting DECT

Basestation

535 09:46

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GETTING ST ARTED

ISDN EFFICIENCY

Cost effective transmission

The maximum transmission speed depends on the equipment on both the mobile and fixed and side. If the fixed side can handle 14.4 kbps you will achieve a maximum transmission speed of

FAX TRANSMISSION

490

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

Transmission time in seconds

100

64kbps

116

14.4kbps 9.6kbps 2.4kbps

Group 4 fax

164

Group 3 fax

14.4 kbps, the same principles as with computers.

It is cost effective to transmit fax/data as fast as possible, the best solution is therefore to have ISDN modem and G4 fax on both the mobile side and the fixed side.

DATA TRANSMISSION

2500

64 kbps

2000

1500

1000

Transmission time in seconds

500

28.8 kbps

14.4 kbps

0.5 1 2 3 4

File size in Mbyte

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Probable cause Action

GETTING ST ARTED

1. The WorldCommunicator display does not light up:

2. The display stays completely black:

3. The access PIN code appears to be invalid:

4. The WorldCommunicator cannot find the satellite:

The Modem Unit is not turned ON

The battery needs recharging

The battery is not inserted properly, or contacts dirty or damaged

Contrast adjustment

The code may have been changed.

No or weak signals

 Press the -key for 2 seconds.

 If needed, connect the universal adapter for

powering/charging.

 Check the battery.

 Press "arrow down"

to increase light in display:

 The access Phone PIN is reset to the default code

by logging in as owner:

+ owners password

Note! The SIM card can only be unblocked using a PUK code (Pin Unblock Key). Contact the Net service provider to obtain the PUK if lost.

 Check for correct position of the antenna. Check

that no obstacles block the free sight to the satellite.

 Be aware that a window glass may reduce the

signal level significantly. The signal strength indicator should preferably exceed 420 (4.8 kbps speech), or 535 for other services.



Check that the coax cable is connected properly.



Point the antenna at another satellite.

 If accessible, try another antenna unit.

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GETTING ST ARTED

Problem Probable cause Action

TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D

5. The WorldCommunicator functions abnormally:

6. Unsuccessful call attempt:

7. Problems with telefax:

Faulty or no power

The called party is busy. Subscriber busy appears in the display.

The following messages appear in the display: No response from net or Not authorized for this service.

This message appears: "Traffic log is full"

Incomplete dialing

Service not commissioned

System transmission delays

 Turn off power and disconnect power cable/battery.  Connect power cable/battery, and switch on again.

 Call the Net service provider. If unsuccessful, wait

for some time and try again. Call another destination (another country).



Check that the correct service provider is shown in the display.



The WorldCommunicator is not properly commissioned. Check with the Net service provider.



Connect a PC to the WorldCommunicator and read/print out the traffic log to allow further logging.

 Remember to press "#" as last digit before starting

transmission. Instead of



+ subscriber number (+ if DECT).

 See problem 6.

 The OFF-HOOK time should be as long as possible

(e.g. 2 minutes). When the fax machine is called, ringing time should be set to minimum (e.g. immediate answer).

 Try a different fax machine. Check that a Group

4 fax is used on the ISDN interface, and Group 3 fax via analog/ISDN adapter.

"#", try to enter: 902 + 00 + country code

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TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D

Problem Probable cause Action

GETTING ST ARTED

8. Problems with data communication:

9. Routing of calls:

10.Problem with local calls:

Wrong PC settings

MSN number not entered properly

Wrong dialing

 Check the PC program settings: 8 data bits, 1 stop

bit, no parity and correct modem driver. If necessary, extend the timeout intervals.

 If shore/land side has an analogue modem, use

3.1 kHz service in WorldCommunicator.

 If shore/land side has European/French ISDN

connection, use 64 kbps UDI service.

 If shore/land has 56 kbps UDI (common in USA),

use 56 kbps UDI data service.

 Contact the PC applications vendor for help.

 Make sure that the MSN number entered into the

WorldCommunicator with the Device Manager, is also entered into connected equipment.

See User Guide for more details

 Check that you call the correct MSN number.  DECT-toDECT : + handset Id (1-12)

 DECT-to-ISDN : MSN  ISDN-to-DECT/ISDN : MSN

See User Guide for more details

INT

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GETTING ST ARTED

LIST OF TERMS

AC Alternating Current AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East. AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West. Azimuth horizontal direction angle between north and, e.g. the

direction to the satellite.

Bit rate the number of bits transmitted per second (bps). Bps Bits per second. CHV2 higher access level on the SIM card, corresponding to

Nera F77 "owner" level.

DC Direct Current.

DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication

DID Destination terminal IDentification. DSP Digital Signal Processor . DTE Data Terminal Equipment. Elevation vertical angle to the satellite, i.e. the height of the

satellite above the horizon. Fleet 77 Inmarsat's single integrated voice, fax, Mobile Data

Service and Mobile Packet Data Service.

FWD ID forward Id, telephone network identity. GAN Inmarsat Global Area Network. Home LES Home Land Earth Station gives access to MPDS

service like Internet / e-mail and handles MPDS billing system. IMN Inmarsat Mobile Number, a unique 9-digit number which

identifies each device connected to Nera F77.

Inmarsat International Maritime Satellite Organisation. IOR Indian Ocean Region.

ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network.

ISN Inmarsat Serial Number, individual number assigned to

each Nera F77 terminal.

ITU International Telecommunications Union Kbps Kilobits per second. LAN Local Area Network. LES Land Earth Station, a station that interconnects fixed

telecommunications networks with the Inmarsat system; may also be called a CES (Coast Earth Station) or a GES (Ground Earth Station).

M4 Inmarsat Multi-Media Mini-M.

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MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat system; the Nera F77 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if on aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station).

MPDS Inmarsat Mobile Packet Data Service. MSN Multiple Subscriber Number, the extension number that

connected equipment responds to. Also used for internal calls. NCS Network Coordination Station, station that supervises all

messages and signals sent in the Inmarsat system; one in each Ocean Region.

OID Originating terminal IDentification. Ocean Region the coverage area of an Inmarsat satellite within

which Nera F77 may communicate.

PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange. PIN Personal Identification Number. POR Pacific Ocean Region. PPP Point-to-Point Protocol, protocol used for serial data

communication via the Nera F77 RS-232 or USB port. PUK Personal Unblocking Key, code that allows unblocking a

SIM card.

RF Radio Frequency. R LES Regional Land Earth Station sets terminal in MPDS list. S/A operator StandAlone operator who maintains connectivity in

the event of Network Coordinating Station failure. SBS Shared Base Station assigns channels to the MPDS user

and handles the MPDS communication.

SIM Subscriber Identity Module. SMS Short Message System. Spot Beam an Ocean Region is divided into sub-regions, each

“spotlighted” by a beam from the region satellite. Terrestrial Network a fixed telecommunications network, such

as a telephone network or a data network, which connects to the Inmarsat system at an LES/NCS.

UDI Unrestricted Digital Information.

USB Universal Serial Bus.

UTC Coordinated Universal Time, referenced to Greenwich

Mean Time (GMT).

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TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR

The picture below indicates how to position the frame/hand to easier grab the connector housing.

GETTING ST ARTED

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GETTING ST ARTED

LIST OF P ARTS

Nera WorldCommunicator Portable Solution

• Foldable Antenna & RF Unit (ARU)

• Modem Unit (MUB)

• Antenna Cable (1m)

• Antenna Cable (10m)

• RS-232 Cable 9M -9F (3m)

• AC/DC adapter (100-240VAC input)

• AC Mains Cable (1.8m)

• Battery pack

• Gigaset 3000 Comfort DECT handset

• Charger type 3000L (220VAC) for Gigaset 3000

• Soft Case Basic

• ISDN 2-way multiport

• Getting Started Manual (English)

• CD-ROM

Nera WorldCommunicator Fixed Solution

• Antenna & RF Unit (ARU w/Pole bracket)

• Modem Unit (MUB)

• Antenna Cable (10m)

• RS-232 Cable 9M -9F (3m)

• AC/DC adapter (100-240VAC input)

• AC Mains Cable (1.8m)

• Battery pack

• Gigaset 3000 Comfort DECT handset

• Charger type 3000L (220VAC) for Gigaset 3000

• ISDN 2-way multiport

• Getting Started Manual (English)

• CD-ROM

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INST ALLING THE PC PROGRAM

The vtLite program allows the WorldCommunicator functions to be operated or configured from a PC, such as:

• Phone book

• Traffic log

• Precharge

• DECT/ISDN configuration

For an explanation of the functions, see the User

Guide accessible on the enclosed CD.

The vtLite program is stored on the enclosed CD and must be installed on the PC harddisk (Windows 95/98/NT).

Make sure no Acrobat program is opened on the PC:

1 Insert the CD :

The Start Page opens automatically in a few seconds.

(Alternatively, open the Acrobat file “NWC_StartPage” on the CD. If necessary, install Acrobat Reader by clicking “ar500enu” in the “SW Installation” folder.)

2 Click “Software Inst allation” and then “vtLite”.

Allow files to load on to the PC harddisk. The installation of the program starts automatically when files have been loaded.

3 Connect the serial cable between the PC serial

port and the RS-232 port on the WorldCommunicator Modem Unit.

4 St art the vtLite program by clicking

Start>Programs>W orldCommunicator>vtLite.

5 Turn ON the Modem Unit.

If no contact, click Mode>Terminal MMI. If still no contact, click Configure>Port>Autodetect

GETTING ST ARTED

ISDN

RS-232

PC serial port

PC USB port

USB

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www.nera.no

Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Manual

CONTENTS

SA TELLITE COMMUNICA TION

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

General

Communication services

Parts identification

WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna

Connections

Internal battery

Charging

External power

SIM card

PIN code

SETTING UP

Satellite search

Connecting devices

Connecting ISDN devices

Changing MSN numbers and services for ISDN devices

Grouping ISDN and DECT

Linking DECT handsets to the WorldCommunicator DECT base station

Changing DECT handset MSN numbers

Mobile Data Service

Mobile Packet Data Service

Removing devices

Selecting default Net service provider

Making a call

To call the WorldCommunicator

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA

BA TTERY HANDLING

Overview

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Configure DTE

Information

Enabling/disabling the DECT station

ISDN EFFICIENCY

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIST OF TERMS

TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR

LIST OF P ARTS

Nera WorldCommunicator Portable Solution

Nera WorldCommunicator Fixed Solution

INST ALLING THE PC PROGRAM