Thrane&Thrane EXPLORER 110, EXPLORER 100 User Manual
User Guide
User Guide
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 Nera WorldPro terminal.
Accordingly, the operator of the terminal should ensure that the area extending
0.5 metre from the front of the antenna be kept clear of personnel when the terminal is transmitting.
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 confi scation 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.
All specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
SAFETY DISTANCE 0.5 METRE
IN FRONT OF ANTENNA
FCC Notice
USE CONDITIONS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna
used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 50 cm from all persons and
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is
granted by FCC, to operate this satellite terminal Nera WorldPro / Explorer 100/110.
End User Licence Agreement
WindRiver/France Telecom/DVSI
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
BELOW BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL
DESCRIBES. IN THE EVENT YOU CANNOT ACCEPT
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU SHOULD RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR
A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID.
This Product contains embedded software from:
• WindRiver (WxWorks and GNAT). See license
agreement below.
• France Telecom (Turbocodes). France Telecom – TDF
– Groupe des ecoles des telecommunications
Turbo Codes patents license.
• Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (AMBE +2™ voice
compression technology) See license agreement
below.
WindRiver License Agreement.
End User shall take all steps necessary to protect Wind
River’s and its licensors’ proprietary rights.
This Agreement strictly prohibits End User from
(i) copying the Run-Time Module, except for archive
purposes consistent with the End User’s archive
procedures;
(ii) transferring the Run-Time Module to a third party
apart from the Target Application;
(iii) modifying, decompiling, disassembling, reverse
engineering or otherwise attempting to derive the
Source Code of the Run-Time Module;
(iv) exporting the Run-Time Module or underlying
technology in contravention of applicable U.S. and
foreign export laws and regulations; and
(v) using the Run-Time Module other than in connec-
tion with operation of the Target Application.
Furthermore, the End User shall observe that:
(i) the Run-Time Module is licensed, not sold. The
Supplier and its licensors retain ownership of all
copies of the Run-Time Module;
(ii) all implied warranties, including without limita-
tion the implied warranties of merchantability,
fi tness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement shall be disclaimed;
(iii) liability for any special, indirect, punitive, inciden-
tal and consequential damages are excluded; and
(iv) any further distribution of the Run-Time Module
shall be subject to the same restrictions set forth
herein.
With respect to the Run-Time Module, Wind River
and its licensors are third party benefi ciaries of the
End User License Agreement and that the provisions
related to the Run-Time Module are made expressly
for the benefi t of, and are enforceable by, Wind River
and its licensors.”
Digital Voice Systems, Inc License Agreement.
Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The AMBE+2™ voice compression technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights, copyrights and
trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice
compression technology is licensed solely for use,
as is, within the Inmarsat satellite communications
system. US Patent Nos. 6,199,037, 6,161,089, 5,826,222,
5,754,974, 5,701,390, 5,715,365, 5,630,011, 5,649,050,
5,247,579, 5,870,405 and 5,226,084.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................... 7
General ............................................................................ 7
Applications .......................................................... 7
Key benefi ts .......................................................... 7
Standard equipment - ......................................8
WorldPro 1000 / Explorer 100 107020 ......8
Standard equipment - ......................................8
WorldPro 1010 / Explorer 110 107730 ...........8
Accessories ............................................................8
TECHNICAL DATA ......................................11
Physical data ....................................................... 11
Interfaces .............................................................. 11
Packet Switched (PS) service ..........................13
SMS - Short Message Service ........................13
Voice - Circuit Switched (CS) service ...........13
Battery - 102207..................................................13
AC/DC adapter - 102208 ................................. 14
DC power connector on terminal ............... 14
Power consumption ........................................ 14
Antenna performance .................................... 14
Environmental ................................................... 14
Documentation package supplied with the
terminals - 107014 ............................................ 14
OPERATION ................................................. 15
Satellite coverage map ..............................................15
Indicator panel ............................................................ 16
Terminal modes ...........................................................17
Pointing mode ....................................................17
Standby mode ....................................................17
Sleep mode ..........................................................17
Battery charging ........................................................ 18
SIM card ......................................................................... 19
Installing SIM card and battery ............................ 20
GPS To obtain a GPS fi x ..........................................21
Satellite communications ....................................... 22
Setting up, ....................................................................23
using the signal indicator .......................................23
ISDN Handset signal strength bar ..............24
BGAN LaunchPad signal strength bar .......24
Antenna pointing ......................................................25
Satellite signal at low elevation angles ..............26
Register with Network .............................................. 27
Message indicator ...................................................... 27
Emergency call - dial 911 ..........................................28
Cables and lengths ....................................................29
Split cable ............................................................29
Telephone interface cable..............................29
Ethernet cable ...................................................29
ISDN Splitter .......................................................29
The Explorer 100-110 Suite CD .............................. 30
Data connection via Ethernet .................................31
"Local Area Network" ........................................31
Publication 108491 Rev. 4.0 June 2007
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Voice communication via the ISDN Handset ...32
Getting Started ISDN Handset ..............................34
SIM pin / SIM card ............................................36
Making a Call .............................................................. 37
Additional Options ........................................... 37
Receiving a Call ..........................................................38
Text Message ..............................................................39
ISDN Handset Menu Options: ...................... 41
Split operation ............................................................42
Split operation
cont. ...............................................43
Multi User operation................................................ 44
Data connection via USB .........................................45
Installing USB drivers ......................................45
Communication via Bluetooth ............................ 46
Enabling Bluetooth using BGAN LaunchPad ....47
Enabling Bluetooth using the ISDN Handset ...47
Tenovis Bluetooth handset ................................... 48
EXPLORER 110 Using BT Headset .......................... 49
EXPLORER 110 WEB MMI ......................................... 50
EXPLORER 110 WEB MMI cont. .................................51
BGAN LaunchPad .......................................................52
Installation ................................................................... 52
Updates ................................................................52
Status ....................................................................54
GPS status ...........................................................54
Data connection................................................55
LaunchPad help .................................................56
Terminal log ........................................................ 57
Audio and lights setup on terminal ...........58
APPENDIX A - SYSTEM OVERVIEW .... A-1
Inmarsat BGAN system .......................................... A-1
System satellites .......................................................A-2
Transmission frequencies ......................................A-2
SAS (Satellite Access Station) ...............................A-2
Communication path .............................................A-4
APPENDIX B - LIST OF TERMS ............. B-1
APPENDIX C - TROUBLESHOOTING .. C-1
© Thrane&Thrane Norge AS, 2007
The Nera WorldPro terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive.
IC: 6200A-107020
FCC ID:TSF107020
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General
The EXPLORER 100/110 satellite terminal is a small
lightweight satellite terminal providing transmission
via Inmarsat’s BGAN broadband data and voice service.
The Inmarsat BGAN system can be compared with the
3G Mobile network for cellular phones.
The terminal can be separated into two parts, so users
can choose between indoor and outdoor use, with no
need for an additional external antenna.
Combined with the EXPLORER ISDN Handset for voice
source, it is ideal for users who need to set up a complete broadband mobile offi ce in frequently changing
locations.
Voice and data connections can be used simultaneously.
All services are supported in spot beam, see the
Satellite
Coverage Map.
Applications
Remote access - high-speed access to your corporate
network, enabling access to company and customer
information.
Internet access -access the Internet at speeds up to
384kbps.
Email - send and receive email via the Internet or
email applications.
Telephony - make phone calls via a peripheral handset
at the same time as accessing data applications.
Streaming - select guaranteed quality of service up to
64kbps on demand, e.g. for video, audio.
INTRODUCTION
File transfer - send and receive large fi les.
Store and forward - save and send fi les e.g. video.
SMS - Short Message Service
Key benefi ts
Ultimate portability - at around half the size of a
laptop and weighing less than 1 kilo, it is the smallest
and lightest terminal in the BGAN range.
Simultaneous voice and broadband data - access your
data applications and make a phone call at the same
time.
Easy confi guration - the terminal can also be confi gured directly from the ISDN Handset.
Highly fl exible - uniquely designed to split into two
separate units, so the antenna can be placed outside,
while you work indoors in comfort - with no requirement for an additional external antenna.
The terminal can be connected to a laptop via the USB
port or Bluetooth, and via Ethernet from Q2 2006.
Global coverage - provides service anywhere within
the BGAN coverage area.
Easy to use - with the one-patch antenna design, it
takes less than a minute to locate a satellite communications signal. The service can be accessed via BGAN
LaunchPad on your laptop, or an on-box user interface
with self-explanatory indicators.
Robust - purposely designed to operate in challenging
environmental conditions.
Completely secure - connect seamlessly via your preferred VPN application.
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Standard equipment WorldPro 1000 / Explorer 100 107020
• Interface Unit with built-in Bluetooth
• Antenna Unit with built-in GPS receiver
(camera stand compatible mounting nut
integrated)
• USB cable
• Rechargeable battery
• AC/DC adapter 110 - 240 VAC power w/Europlug
• QuickStart manual with CD containing the BGAN
LaunchPad PC interface and additional guides/
information
Standard equipment WorldPro 1010 / Explorer 110 107730
• Interface Unit with built-in Bluetooth
• Antenna Unit with built-in GPS receiver
(camera stand compatible mounting nut
integrated)
• Ethernet cable
• Rechargeable battery
• AC/DC adapter 110 - 240 VAC power w/Europlug
• QuickStart manual with CD containing the BGAN
LaunchPad PC interface and additional guides/
information.
.
Accessories
• Explorer ISDN Handset,
• Split cable for interconnection of separated Interface unit and Antenna Unit, 3, 10, 20 and 30 m
• Bluetooth handset
• DC/DC adapter, 10 - 32 VDC
• Soft case
• Extra battery packs
• Bracket mounts for antenna
• Cable for car power plug
• Bluetooth headset
• Coloured antenna cover
• ISDN/USB dongle
INTRODUCTION CONT’D
Standard data up to
Standard Euro-ISDN phones
Terminal adapter ISDN to 2w analogue
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Figure 1 Nera WorldPro, functions and services.
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Figure: EXPLORER 100/110, identifi cation.
INTRODUCTION CONT’D
102210 or 108161
Nera WorldPro1000 / Explorer100 Complete: 107020
Nera WorldPro1010 / Explorer110 Complete: 107730
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Figure 3 Terminal dimensions and weight.
Weight:
< 1 kg including battery
Physical data
Interfaces
Bluetooth: Built-in antenna,
WP1000 = Class 2 (approx.
Range 10m)
WP1010 = Class 1 (approx.
Range 30m)
Bluetooth devices: Up to 4 devices connected at
the same time
Bluetooth support: Dedicated Wireless handset
Serial Port Profi le (SPP)
Dial up Networking (DUN)
Headset profi le (HSP)
Telephone:
1 RJ45 connector for Nera WorldSet
and ISDN phones.
Max drain 1.5 W Euro ISDN (1B+D)
1 x 64 kbps + 16 kbps
USB device port: 1 connector, USB v1.1
(USB v2.0 compatible)
Dual port support: - control port/serial port profi le
- DUN (dial up networking)
Nera WorldPro1010 / Explorer 110 only
Ethernet: 1 connector, RJ45
10 Base-T 100 Mb/s
IEEE 802.3 MDIX Compliant
Transparent forwarding
Telephone/USB: 1 connector, RJ45 combined to
RJ45/USB through splitter
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Nera WorldPro1000 / Explorer 100
Figure 4a WorldPro 1000/ Explorer 100 connectors. Figure 4b WorldPro 1010 / Explorer 110 connectors.
(ISDN)
ISDN
Splitter
Nera WorldPro1010 / Explorer 110
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• Calls made via ISDN Handset connected to the
Telephone Interface (ISDN compatible), or e.g.
Bluetooth handset (options).
• Voice mail (SMS notifi cation).
• Call line identifi cation, who is calling.
• Call forwarding.
• Call waiting/toggling
• Call barring
Battery - 102207
Type: 7.2 V - 2400 mAh Li-lon re-
chargeable
Standby: 36 hours
Typical use: 5 hours - 20% activity factor
Streaming data: 2.5 hours at 64 kbps
Maximum transmission: 1 hour continuous transmis-
sion at > 72 kbps at nominal
EIRP at edge of coverage and
edge of beam.
Charging: Via DC power input
Charge to maximum: 3 hours in standby, longer if us-
ing the terminal (no charging
when transmitting)
Charging temperature: 0°C to +55°C ambient
Terminal can be operated from AC/DC
adapter or 12VDC input with or without battery.
Packet Switched (PS) service
Shared channel (Variable Bit Rate service - VBR)
Pay for data sent/received
Transmit: Up to 240 kbps
Receive
:
Up to 384 kbps
Internet
E-mail
Any application supporting variable bit rates
Symmetrical (Constant Bit Rate service - CBR)
Pay per minute
Streaming data: 32 kbps, 64 kbps QoS options
(Quality of Service - QoS)
Video conferencing
Voice over IP
IP facsimile
SMS - Short Message Service
• To/from other BGAN terminals
• To/from mobile cellular telephones
• Editable in BGAN LaunchPad/Nera WorldSet
Voice - Circuit Switched (CS) service
Land line quality speech - 4kbps
Pay per minute
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AC/DC adapter - 102208
Input voltage: 100 - 240VAC ±10%,
50 - 60 Hz, 800 mA
Default: Euro plug
Output voltage: 12VDC ± 10%
Output current: 2.5A max 35W
DC power connector on terminal
Centre pin: Positive polarity
Input voltage: 12VDC, -10%/+30% feed
(10.8VDC to 15.6VDC)
Plug dimensions: Inner dia 2.1mm, outer dia
5.5 mm length 10mm
Power consumption
Nera WorldPro is designed for minimum battery
consumption
Sleep mode: 0.5W
Transmission: <20W (depending on satel-
lite signal, devices connected,
activity factor)
Antenna performance
Gain: Tx 8.5 dBic, Rx 8.5 dBic
(right-hand circular polarisation)
Beamwidth: ± 30° at -3dB point
G/T: -18.5 dB/K
EIRP: 10 dBW
Frequency range: L-band Tx 1626.5-1660.5 MHz
Rx 1525.0-1559.0 MHz
Environmental
Storage device: -40°C to +80°C
Operational: -20°C to +55°C, 95 % humidity
(non-condensing)
Infrared: 500 W/m
2
Ultra violet: 54 W/m
2
Visible sunshine: 1150 W/m
2
MIL-SPEC 810E 505.3
Ice: 6 mm (non-operational)
IP: 44
Documentation package supplied with the
terminals - 107014
The CD ROM included in the package contains:
• BGAN LaunchPad program for operation from PC
• manuals
• application guides
• USB modem drivers
• and other useful information.
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Satellite coverage map
OPERATION
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Indicator panel
Signal
Battery
Message
All indicators light
RED
for approx. 10secs
when powering OFF
All indicators light
GREEN for approx. 30
secs when powering ON
0 - 10% battery capacity
10 - 40% battery capacity
40 -100% battery capacity, or fully charged
Battery charging
No battery installed
Antenna pointing
No satellite signal: no GPS fix
" stored GPS fix
" new GPS fix
Satellite signal OK: no GPS fix
" stored GPS
" new GPS
Operational mode
Registration in progress or lost satellite sync
Attached to BGAN
Network rejection
Bluetooth enabled, no device connected
Bluetooth enabled, device connected
Bluetooth firmware update
New alarm
Alarm present
Incoming voice call
Receiving SMS
Lost voice call or unread SMS
PIN/PUK validation necessary
Bluetooth
Blink rate 0.3sec
Continuous sound varying
with received signal strength.
Blink rate 2 secs
Beep every 1 sec
during
registration
Blink rate 0.5 sec
Blink rate 0.5 sec for 30 secs
Blinks until answered/on-hook
Blink rate 0.5 sec for 10secs
In sleep mode, only the battery indicator lights
Blink rate 2secs
Beep rate 2secs
Signal Bluetooth Message
Activate
Battery
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Terminal modes
Toggling between Pointing mode and Standby mode
is done using the Activate button.
Pointing mode
The Terminal enters the pointing mode automatically
when powered on. The terminal exits pointing when
pressing Activate or registering onto the Inmarsat
BGAN Network via BGAN LaunchPad or the ISDN
Handset.
The buzzer in the Antenna Unit is active when in
pointing mode.
The buzzer can be turned off/on, or its level adjusted
from LaunchPad or the ISDN Handset.
Standby mode
In this mode the terminal logs onto the Inmarsat
BGAN system and becomes operational.
When charging the battery indoors with no intention
to operational, you can exit the Pointing mode (turn
off the sound) by switching to Standby mode.
Toggle between Pointing mode and Standby mode by
pressing the Activate button.
Sleep mode
Sleep mode is a state the terminal enters after 10 seconds in Standby mode, when logged onto the Inmarsat BGAN system and running on batteries only.
The terminal will wake up when activities occur like:
• Incoming calls / incoming SMS
• When using BGAN LaunchPad / the ISDN Handset.
• Making a call / sending SMS.
• Loosing satellite signal / alarm ocurred.
In sleep mode only the battery indicator is ON.
Signal Bluetooth Message
Activate
Battery
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Battery charging
When connecting DC input, the terminal will automatically be powered on and starts charging.
For alternative DC input devices, see Cables and
lengths > Power adapters later in this manual.
DC power connector data:
• Center pin = positive polarity
• Hollow plug: ø2.1 x ø5.5 x 10.0 mm
• 12 VDC - 10% / +30% feed (10.8 VDC - 15.6 VDC)
Power consumption:
The terminal can be operated on battery, and is designed to minimise power consumption.
• Sleep mode: 0.5 W
• Transmission: less than 20 W (depending on satel-
lite signal, devices connected, activity factor)
DC input level:
If the DC power source available exceeds 15.6 volts, the
DC/DC adapter must be used.
Solar panel:
Solar panel can be connected for operation and charging. The output power should be 20 W or more.
Charging time:
Charging time will vary depending on how full the
battery is and activities on the terminal when charging. The battery is typically fully charged within 3 hrs.
Battery status indications:
Signal Bluetooth Message
Activate
Battery
Blinking yellow:
- charging in progress
Steady red:
- less than 10 % remaining battery capacity.
Steady yellow:
- less than 40 % remaining battery capacity.
Steady green:
- more than 40 % full
ON, and all other indicators are OFF:
- sleep mode
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SIM card
The SIM card carries subscription information from
your Net service provider on an integrated circuit.
The card must be of the type USIM, which are subscriber identity modules designed for 3G mobile telephony.
The SIM card has its own set of Inmarsat Mobile
Numbers (IMN) on which the user can be contacted
irrespective of the Nera WorldPro used.
All outgoing calls will be billed to the owner of the SIM
card.
The SIM card is protected by a SIM PIN (Personal Identifi cation Number). Contact your Net service provider
if you do not have the PIN code.
If entering wrong PIN code, operation with that
particular SIM card will lock-up after three failed at-
tempts. You must then use the SIM unblock code (PUK
code) provided by your Net service provider to unlock
the card. Contact your Net service provider if you do
not have the PUK code.
To change or disable the PIN code, see later in this
manual.
The SIM card can store various information, e.g.:
• SIM PIN code (Personal Identifi cation Number)
• APN (Access Point Name)
• Phone book
• SMS messages sent and received
• Allowed and preferred Net service providers.
• Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN)
• Service Provider information
BGAN LaunchPad SIM PIN promptISDN Handset SIM PIN prompt
Enter PIN number
Enter PIN
Enter
<Back
****
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Battery
compartment
Battery compartment
with cover removed
SIM
Battery
w/connector
Battery
receptacle
Cover fastening
screws.
Tip: use a coin to
loosen.
WorldPro 1000 Interface Unit
Article code
GMPCS
IC: 6200A-107020
FCC ID: TSF107020
IMEI number
Serial number
0434
Article number
IMEI number
Serial number
Article number
Serial number
Example:
03 05 11 0001
year month number
Article code
Designed in Norway.Assembled in Singapore.
IC: 6200A-107020
FCC ID:TSF107020
Serial number
WorldPro 1000Antenna Unit
0434
Installing SIM card and battery
A
Remove the battery compartment cover by loosen-
ing the two fastening screws.
B
The SIM card must be installed prior to installing
the battery. SIM card to be slid all the way into the slot.
C The battery is enclosed with the terminal , and
must be installed before it can be charged.
Normal charge time is 3 hrs.
D Connect a DC source, e.g. AC/DC adapter. DC input
range is from 10,8VDC to 15,6 VDC. Install the battery
compartment cover again, it locks the SIM card in
position.
The Terminal needs to be ON, to Charge the battery.
Equipment labels
One label is attached to the back of the Antenna Unit,
whereas the Interface Unit has a label attached inside
the battery compartment.
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GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses 24 low
orbital satellites to fi x the position of the terminal
anywhere on the globe.
GPS fi x required
The BGAN network requires a valid GPS fi x to successfully register your terminal. Nera WorldPro only attempts
to obtain a GPS fi x the fi rst 20 minutes after power on.
The GPS receiver must see at least three GPS satellites
to obtain a 2-dimensional fi x (2D fi x).
The frequency of use determines how quickly the
GPS receiver built-in to the terminal (see above) can
obtain a fi x - it may take between a few seconds and
5 minutes.
GPS receiver antenna
GPS system - 24 low orbital satellites
To obtain a GPS fi x
1 Check the Signal indicator status to see if your ter-
minal has a GPS fi x. For possible statuses, see Antenna
pointing later in this manual.
2 Place the terminal in a position where it has the
best view of the open sky. The best results are obtained if you lay the terminal fl at.
The GPS receiver is located in the top left corner of the
terminal (see fi gure). Therefore make sure this area of
the Antenna unit in particular has a clear line of sight
to the sky.
3 If the Signal indicator lights yellow, the terminal
has a stored GPS fi x.
A stored GPS fi x can be used when registering onto
the network, but only if the terminal has not been
moved since it was last used, or is within the same
area (less than 300 km).
4 When you have a blinking green Signal indicator,
you have a new fi x. You are ready to point the terminal to the Inmarsat satellite and register with the
BGAN network.
When you power down the terminal, the GPS position is stored, and you are able to move the Nera
WorldPro to a place where you do not obtain a GPS
fi x, for example your hotel window.
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The BGAN Terminal
provides communication via satellite; which
requires free line of sight.
F1 - IOR
F2 - AOR-W
F3 - POR
37.500km
Nera WorldPro 1000 w/antenna
Elevation
Azimuth
Three satellites are positioned
stationary above equator.
The satellites provide the
coverage shown on the map.
The Terminal searches for all
satellites as default.
Satellite communications
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Setting up,
using the signal indicator
1
Power on terminal by pressing Activate for
1.5 seconds:
• All indicators light GREEN for approx. 15 seconds.
• Buzzer in antenna beeps slowly, Signal indicator
blinks RED
(YELLOW if old GPS fi x is stored in
terminal).
The terminal is automatically set in Antenna Point-
ing mode, i.e. it attempts to fi nd the Inmarsat BGAN
satellite and/or to obtain a GPS fi x which is needed to
log onto the BGAN network.
2 Obtaining a new GPS fi x (if not using old/stored fi x):
• Place the terminal in a location outdoor or inside a
window.
• Wait until the Signal indicator lights GREEN
, GPS
fi x is obtained.
• If the terminal is new, or have not been used for
some time, a GPS fi x may take up to 5 minutes.
• If no fi x is optained in 20 minutes after power on,
power off and start again from step
1.
3 Find the best signal:
• Align the antenna for the best possible satellite
signal at your location.
• Use the buzzer pitch and the GREEN
blinking
Signal indicator, see also Antenna pointing.
Use the buzzer pitch and the GREEN
blinking
Signal indicator. The buzzer pitch increases as the
satellite signal improves. A good satellite signal is
necessary to obtain a stable network connection.
Alternatively, the Nera WorldSet or BGAN LaunchPad
can be used as an aid in pointing the Nera
WorldPro.
4 Logging on:
• When the Signal indicator blinks GREEN
and
the buzzer pitch is as high as you can get it, press
Activate to log automatically onto the Inmarsat
BGAN network and exit Antenna Pointing mode.
5 Start communications:
•
When the Signal indicator lights steadily GREEN
,
you have successfully logged on and can start making voice calls, send SMS or set up a data connection
on your PC.
If the Signal indicator switches to RED
, your
logon attempt has failed.
Press Activate for 1.5 sec to power off the terminal, and start again from step 1.
Activate button Signal indicator
Signal Bluetooth Message
Activate
Battery
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