Nera WorldCommunicator
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Nera WorldCommunicator
Back to Start Page Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started CHANGING THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Doc no. QLZB 911078 Rev. A 11.99 © Nera Satcom AS, 1999 GETTING STARTED RADIATION WARNING RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION HAZARD - KEEP CLEAR 2 METRES MINIMUM 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 should ensure that the area extending 2 metres 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 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. All specifications are subject to change without notice. 4 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ............................. 6 APPLICATIONS EXAMPLE .................................... 7 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ................................. 8 General .............................................................. 8 Communication services .................................... 8 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 the first ISDN device ..................... 17 Linking the first DECT handset to the WorldCommunicator DECT base station ......... 18 Selecting default Net service provider ............. 19 Making a call .................................................... 20 To call the WorldCommunicator ....................... 21 CONTENTS Installing the PC program ................................ 25 ISDN MSN configuration .................................. 26 DECT MSN configuration ................................. 27 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ......................................... 28 Overview .......................................................... 28 Information ....................................................... 29 Configure DTE ................................................. 30 Enabling/disabling the DECT base station ....... 31 ISDN EFFICIENCY ............................................... 32 BATTERY HANDLING .......................................... 33 MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA ............................. 34 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 35 LIST OF TERMS ................................................... 37 TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR ......... 38 ADDITIONAL DEVICES ........................................ 22 Services ........................................................... 22 Routing of incoming calls ................................. 23 Connecting additional ISDN devices ................ 24 Linking additional DECT handsets ................... 24 Nera WorldCommunicator 5 SATELLITE COMMUNICATION GETTING STARTED Four satellites are positioned stationary above equator. The satellites provide the coverage shown on the map. The 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. POR AOR -W IOR AOR-E WorldCommunicator coverage POR AOR-W AOR-E IOR POR S Equator N WorldCommunicator antenna 6 NE Parabolic antenna Nera WorldCommunicator APPLICATIONS EXAMPLE GETTING STARTED Video cameras Internet screen phone Digital cameras Videophone Nera WorldCommunicator Remote network Dial-up networking 7 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION General The 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 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 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 of the WorldCommunicator is 4.2 kgs (including battery). Communication services The WorldCommunicator provides the following services: • ISDN: - 64 kbps data service (UDI) - 56 kbps data service - 4.8 kbps speech - 64 kbps speech - 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps) GETTING STARTED • USB (not yet implemented) • IPDS (not yet implemented) 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 An RS-232 port allows connection of a PC for programming 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). CD The CD ROM supplied with the WorldCommunicator contains: • program for control from PC (vtLite) • manuals • application notes • and other useful information. • DECT: - 4.8 kbps speech - 64 kbps speech 8 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D Antenna slide locks ANTENNA 3 panels, foldable Antenna angle locks Compass MODEM UNIT LCD display RF transceiver Multibutton switch Connector panel See “Connections” and “External power“ Nera WorldCommunicator Built-in DECT base station Antenna cable 9 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D GETTING STARTED WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna For installation, see “MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA” FIXED ANTENNA MODEM UNIT Built-in DECT base station LCD display Multibutton switch Connector panel See “Connections” and “External power“ 10 Antenna coax cable Standard: QRPM 911091-10000 Length 10 m Nera WorldCommunicator EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D GETTING STARTED Connections Modem Unit ISDN RS-232 USB Note! Use shielded ISDN cable Ant : 19VDC input for simultaneous powering and charging of internal battery pack. ISDN: RJ45-50 Services: • 4.8kbps compressed speech • 64kbps speech • 64kbps ISDN data (UDI) • 56kbps ISDN data (V110) • 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps) Nera WorldCommunicator DATA: 9-pin RS-232 serial port for operation and configuration from PC, or software download USB: Not yet implemented DECT: built-in base station. 1880-1900MHz. Selectable: • 4.8kbps compressed speech • 64kbps speech IR: Not yet implemented ANT: connection of coax cable from antenna 11 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D GETTING STARTED Nera does not guarantee that the WorldCommunicator will work with a battery not approved by Nera/Nera The battery indicator agent. on the display indiSee also "BATTERY HANDLING". cates the charge level: The amount of shading represents the current charge level. External power A completely shaded indicator indicates a fully The WorldCommunicator may be connected to an charged battery. AC source using the Universal AC/DC Adapter, or to A flashing battery indicator indicates that the battery DC using the optional DC/DC converter. level is low. Avoid exposing the Internal power: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack WorldCommunicator to USB ISDN RS-232 extreme heat or cold. Very high or low temperatures reduce the battery capacity. Internal battery Charging The battery is charged via the external power even when the Modem Unit is turned off. A new battery should be charged for 3.5 hours the first time. The battery should not be charged at temperatures lower than 0°C. 12 External power/charging 100 - 240 VAC 47 - 63 Hz 10 - 32 VDC 19 V DC Universal AC Adapter QBMA 101006 19 V DC DC/DC converter QBMR 101014 (option) Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED SIM card The SIM card carries subscription information from your Net service provider on an integrated circuit. The 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, f.ex.: • PIN code (Personal Identification Number) • Phone book • Allowed and preferred Net service providers Nera WorldCommunicator EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D Note! When using SIM card, the accessibility of the WorldCommunicator functions will depend on the card supplier. PIN code The user is prompted for the 4-8 digit Personal Identification Number each time the 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 13 SETTING UP GETTING STARTED Satellite search Left 1 Open the WorldCommunicator by swinging down the Modem Unit. NB! F el when old left clos ing panel ante first nna pan Storm locks Rig ht p a nel Display Modem Unit ON/OFF button WorldCommunicator Phone PIN : 0 520 09:46 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. Example, PIN no.: 1234 1 2 3 4 Factory default PIN code = 1 2 3 4 14 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D 30° 0° ANTENNA to 60° Fre 6 To find the correct vertical angle to the satellite, try with the antenna adjusted to 60°, 30° or 0° as indicated. el the ine o sa f sig tel l i te h t 5 Check that the antenna cable is connected to the Modem Unit. Longer antenna cable is available as option. 7 Aim the antenna towards the estimated position of the satellite with free line of sight, or make a slow scan across the hemisphere. Compass Antenna angle locks MODEM UNIT Antenna cable connector If necessary, use the compass to determine the direction. See coverage map at the beginning of the manual. Nera WorldCommunicator 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. See also “TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR” 15 GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D 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 520 Maximum achieved signal strength Signal strength bar Signal strength 520 indication Time in hours:seconds 09:46 Note! It is recommended that the signal strength reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) should be at least 420 for 4.8 kbps speech communication, and 520 for other services. 8 Pressing initializes the system with the displayed satellite. Unknown net AOR-W Ready for call 520 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. Use AOR-W ? Display light adjustment Lock the vertical angle (elevation) of the antenna with the antenna angle locks. 09:46 Note! If no spot beam is found from the current satellite, try another Ocean Region. See spot beam maps on the enclosed CD for additional help. Press to increase contrast: Press to reduce contrast: 16 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D For linking DECT handset, see next page. Built-in DECT base station Connecting the first ISDN device The WorldCommunicator will recognize a single ISDN equipment without any prior programming. Connect the equipment to the ISDN port, and verify that you have a dial tone. If no extension number (MSN, see ”LIST OF TERMS”) is configured in an ISDN phone, the Modem Unit automatically chooses 4.8 kbps speech quality. 64 kbps speech The ISDN phone can be set to use the high quality 64 kbps speech service by entering the MSN number 30 into the ISDN equipment. See the manual enclosed with the ISDN telephone on how to program the MSN number to 30. ISDN connector Example of entering MSN no. 30 into Siemens type Profiset 30: • Displayed on the phone: 00.00.00 00:00 ISDN telephone • Leave handset on, and enter 0 1 1 3 0 on the phone keypad. PC with ISDN interface Telefax with ISDN interface Nera WorldCommunicator 01 1 30 MSN number MSN1 (first no.) • Finally, pressing enters MSN number 30 as MSN1 in the ISDN phone. For connection of more than one ISDN device, see ”ADDITIONAL DEVICES > Connecting additional ISDN devices”. 17 GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D Linking the first DECT handset to the WorldCommunicator DECT base station The first handset is given the MSN number 01 and is set for 4.8 kbps speech service. For 64 kbps service, see "ADDITIONAL DEVICES> Linking additional DECT handsets". Procedure: 1 Press on the WorldCommunicator to enter the MENU, and scroll down to Enable DECT. 2 Pressing “right arrow” starts the initialization of the built-in DECT base station. 3 After a while, the base station is “Open to register” the first handset. 4 Link the DECT handset to the WorldCommunicator DECT base station as described in the manual enclosed with the DECT phone. Example of registering Siemens type Gigaset 2000 for the first time: • Press to switch ON the DECT handset. The message Register? is displayed. • Press the OK display key on the DECT. • On the DECT keypad, enter the WorldCommunicator base station password: 1 2 3 4, which are the first four digits of the owner password. (Use new code when the owner password is changed.) • Press the OK display key. • Wait until the message REGISTER is displayed. 5 Press on the WorldCommunicator to complete the registering of the DECT handset. 18 MENU > Enable DECT Self Test 520 09:46 Starting DECT Basestation 520 09:46 Open to register Any key to exit 520 09:46 Registered HndSet 01 for Std. Voice usage Id=02 MSN=01 520 09:46 The handset is now ready for use. For registering of additional handsets or switching to 64 kbps service, see "ADDITIONAL DEVICES> Installing the PC program>DECT MSN configuration". Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D 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 display when programming the current satellite: MENU > Set Default Net. Configure DTE 520 09:46 Set Default Net. > Telstra Stratos France Telecom Telenor BT DeTeSat Station 12 Examples 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. 4 Pressing provider. enters the chosen Net service Nera WorldCommunicator 19 GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D 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 520 Internal communication Calls can be made internally between the connected ISDN and/or DECT equipment. The individual MSN number is established with the Device Manager. See "ADDITIONAL DEVICES". MSN (example) ISDN-to-ISDN/*DECT: 2 0 If incorrect, see "Selecting default Net service provider". DECT-to-ISDN: 2 0 Dialing: 1 On the connected equipment, dial 00 and the country code, followed by the subscriber number (max 22 digits), and finally press to send the On DECT number, f.ex.: also: DECT-to-DECT: 0 0 4 7 6 7 2 4 4 09:46 7 0 0 2 0 0 4 7 6 7 2 4 4 7 2 Wait for answer. 3 Disconnect the call when finished. 20 * Handset Id (example) 5 INT * The DECT handset Id is normally the same number as the MSN. * * If the telephone lacks the f.ex.: 1 0 3 2 0 -key, 103 may be dialed instead, 0 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. f.ex: 9 ** 0 0 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. Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D Call through selected Net service provider fetches and sends the tele2 3 1 0 5 phone number stored on the SIM card under short number 105. Telefax call The WorldCommunicator is fully compatible 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. Note! On a telefax with keypad, enter as the last digit before starting transmission, or use 902/903 as described on the previous page. Short number dialing (prefix 23) through selected Net service provider To call the WorldCommunicator 4 0 0 4 7 6 7 2 4 4 7 0 0 routes the call via the Net service provider Telenor (4) in Norway. Short number dialing (prefix 23) 4 2 3 1 0 5 fetches and sends the telephone number stored under short number 105 via the selected Net service provider (Telenor=4). Service calls Special information services are accessible with 2-digit service address code. Note! Not all Net service providers offer every service listed. Example of obtaining assistance from the International Operator: 1 1 Nera 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) 21 GETTING STARTED ADDITIONAL DEVICES Services 12 DECT handsets can be registered Valid MSN number: 01 - 12 ISDN RS-232 USB Max 8 ISDN devices (total 2.5 W drain) Examples: *ISDN multiport ISDN telephone set for 4.8 kbps standard speech service. Valid MSN number: 20 - 29 When set for 64 kbps speech service. Valid MSN number: 30 - 39 *2-way ISDN multiport (standard): Part no. QDGY 911 908 *5-way ISDN multiport (option): Part no. QDGY 911 909 PC with ISDN modem set for 64 kbps data service, or Group 4 fax. Valid MSN number: 60 - 69 PC with ISDN modem for 56 kbps ISDN data service. Valid MSN number: 50 - 59 Analog equipment set for 3.1 kHz audio service (64 kbps). Valid MSN number: 40 - 49 For 4.8 kbps service: Valid MSN number: 20 - 29 22 Analog/ISDN adapter Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED ADDITIONAL DEVICES CONT’D Routing of incoming calls Numbers to be programmed: When applying for IMN numbers, a Terminal Id (OID/DID) is received from the Net service provider. If not programming the Terminal Id and the corresponding MSN into the WorldCommunicator, all periferal devices with the appropriate service will respond to incoming calls. To make an incoming call reach a particular device, an MSN number and the Terminal Id “connected” to the IMN number must be programmed into the Modem Unit. The same MSN number must then be programmed into the device. The table below lists valid MSN numbers for the available services for ISDN and DECT devices. In Modem Unit: In ISDN/DECT device: MSN number MSN number and Terminal Id (the Terminal Id is paired with a specific IMN number) For an easy start, the first Terminal Id and MSN number have been preprogrammed into the Modem Unit (marked with a star in the table). In the 4.8 and 64 kbps speech table the Term.Id is represented by an X, allowing an ISDN Id or a DECT Id to be used as required. Note! An Id that already has been entered is not accepted. LIST OF MSN NUMBERS ISDN DECT 4.8kbps speech 64kbps speech 64 kbps data 56 kbps data 3.1 kHz audio* * Term. Id MSN 1* 20* X 21 X 22 X 23 X 24 X 25 X 26 X 27 X 28 Term. Id MSN 91* 30* X 31 X 32 X 33 X 34 X 35 X 36 X 37 X 38 Term.Id MSN 51* 60* 52 61 53 62 54 63 55 64 56 65 57 66 58 67 59 68 Term. Id MSN 71* 50* 72 51 73 52 74 53 75 54 76 55 77 56 78 57 79 58 Term. Id MSN 61* 40* 62 41 63 42 64 43 65 44 66 45 67 46 68 47 69 48 * Preprogrammed Nera WorldCommunicator 4.8/64 kbps speech Term. Id X X X X X X X X X X X X MSN 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 ** 64kbps transmission 23 ADDITIONAL DEVICES CONT’D GETTING STARTED Connecting additional ISDN devices Linking additional DECT handsets An ISDN multiport is needed if more than one unit is to be connected. See also “Services”. A call to a fixed net can be made without any prior programming. It is, however, advisable to program the Modem Unit for appropriate reception of incoming calls, internal calls and devices that can handle more than one service. See “Routing of incoming calls”. The programming must be done from a PC connected to the Modem Unit, see "Installing the PC program". Up to 12 DECT handsets may be registered with the base station. To initate connection of an ISDN device, see "ISDN MSN configuration". Example of registering Siemens type Gigaset 2000: Example of entering MSN no. 30 into Siemens type Profiset 30: • Displayed on the phone: 00.00.00 00:00 • Leave handset on, and enter 0 1 1 3 0 on the phone keypad. 01 1 30 MSN number MSN1 (first no.) • Finally, pressing enters MSN number 30 as MSN1 in the ISDN phone. The handsets must be programmed with an MSN number ranging within 01 - 12, see table in “Routing of incoming calls”. The programming must be done from a PC connected to the Modem Unit, see "Installing the PC program”. To open the WorldCommunicator base station for linking of a DECT handset, see “DECT MSN configuration”. • Press to switch ON the DECT handset. The message Register? is displayed. • Press the OK display key on the DECT. • On the DECT keypad, enter the WorldCommunicator base station password: 1 2 3 4, which are the first four digits of the owner password. (Use new code when the owner password is changed.) • Press the OK display key. • Wait until the message REGISTER is displayed. Press on the WorldCommunicator to complete the registering of the DECT handset. The handset is now ready for use. 24 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED ADDITIONAL DEVICES CONT’D Installing 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: 1 Insert the CD : ISDN RS-232 USB PC serial port 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 “ar40eng” in the “SW Installation” folder.) 2 Click “Software Installation” and then “vtLite”. Allow files to load on to the PC hard drive. 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 Start the vtLite program by clicking vtLite via Start>Programs>M4. 5 Turn ON the Modem Unit. If no contact, click Mode>Terminal MMI in the vtLite window. If still no contact, restart the Modem Unit. Nera WorldCommunicator Click to open Device Manager >>>>> 25 ADDITIONAL DEVICES CONT’D GETTING STARTED ISDN MSN configuration Note ! You are prompted to enter the owner level password (default: 1234567890). See User Guide on CD. Open device manager, see previous page. Click to add New ISDN device 1 2 Enter terminal Id (OID/DID) received from the Net provider. The correct type of service appears: • 4.8 kbps standard speech service • 64 kbps speech service • 3.1 kHz audio service (64kbps) • 56 kbps data service (V110) • 64 kbps data service (UDI) If required, select another service. Click to continue. Check settings when finished. If required, click Print to open the Printout Viewer for output to printer or file. 3 Key in MSN number if not using the recommended one. Click to enter number. Note! The MSN number must also be programmed into the ISDN device, see “Connecting additional ISDN devices”. 26 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED DECT MSN configuration Open device manager, see earlier page. ADDITIONAL DEVICES CONT’D Note ! You are prompted to enter the owner level password (default: 1234567890). See User Guide on CD. Click to register New DECT handset 1 2 Enter terminal Id (OID/DID) received from the Net provider. The correct type of service appears: • 4.8 kbps standard speech • 64 kbps speech, or Click to continue. 3 Check settings when finished. If required, click Print to open the Printout Viewer for output to printer or file. It is advisable to use the proposed MSN number, and enter the same number as Handset Id. Click to continue. 4 Initiate linking of the handset to the built-in DECT base station. To complete the registration, see “Linking additional DECT handsets”. Nera WorldCommunicator 27 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Overview MENU: > Start Search > Lock Terminal > Set Default Net. > Configure DTE > Information > Enable diagnostics > Disable DECT > Self test Searching all regions Set Default Net > CMC > BT etc. Configure DTE > Speed > Format > Flow control > Forward id > Versions > DECT Basestation 28 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS CONT’D Information The information function allows checking the various version numbers of the WorldCommunicator: MENU > Information Enable diagnostics 520 09 : 46 Information > Forward Id > Versions > DECT Basestation Forward Id BD98B4 520 09 : 46 Versions > System version KDC version DSP version Antenna version Monitor version System version QPRG9110053/1.10A 15 Sep 1999 520 09 : 46 KDC version QPRG9110043/1.50 Procedure: DECT Basestation > Software Version Hardware Revision Build Date Basestation Id. 1 Scroll down to Information. 2 For readout, press buttons as indicated. 520 Software Version 520 09 : 46 Hardware Revision 520 09 : 46 520 09 : 46 Nera WorldCommunicator 520 09 : 46 Antenna version 09 : 46 Monitor version 00.15 520 Basestation Id. 520 DSP version v0.10.1 520 Build Date 09 : 46 09 : 46 09 : 46 29 DISPLAY 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: 38400 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). GETTING STARTED MENU > Configure DTE Information 670 Configure DTE > Speed Format Flow control 09 : 46 Speed > 1200bps 2400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps Default 57600bps 115000bps Format > d=7, p=none, s=1 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 2 Scroll down to the required format combination and press OK to enter the chosen settings. Flow control: 1 Scroll down to Flow control. Flow control Default > none rts/cts xon/xoff transprnt. xon/xoff stripped 2 Scroll down to the required settings and press OK. 30 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS CONT’D Enabling/disabling the DECT base 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 capacity. The Enable/Disable DECT function switches the built-in DECT On/Off. When the base station is off, the DECT handsets cannot be operated. Note! The function is initially used to register the first DECT handset, see “Linking the first DECT handset to the WorldCommunicator DECT base station”. MENU > Enable DECT Self Test 520 09:46 Starting DECT Basestation 520 09:46 Basestation: On Handsets: 2 Ok to continue 520 09:46 Procedure: 1 Press on the WorldCommunicator to enter the MENU, and scroll down to Enable DECT (or Disable DECT if initially On). 2 Pressing “right arrow” turns On (or Off) the DECT base station. 3 If enabling the base station, the WorldCommunicator responds with “On”. The display also shows how many handsets have been registered. Nera WorldCommunicator 31 GETTING STARTED ISDN EFFICIENCY Cost effective transmission Because of short transmission time, it is advisable to use ISDN equipment. The same amount of data takes less time when using ISDN, both for telefax and data transfer. DATA TRANSMISSION FAX TRANSMISSION 2500 490 500 Transmission time in seconds 400 350 300 250 164 200 116 150 Transmission time in seconds 64 kbps 450 2000 28.8 kbps 14.4 kbps 1500 1000 500 100 50 16 0 0 64kbps Group 4 fax 32 14.4kbps 9.6kbps 2.4kbps Group 3 fax 0.5 1 2 3 File size in Mbyte 4 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED General • When used for the first time, charge the battery for 3.5 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 other services: 1.5 - 6 hours • Operating temperature: -25° to +55°C. • Storage temperature: approx. -50° to +80°C. • Charge time: approx. 3.5 hours. • Lowest charge temperature: 0°C. • A full discharge/charge cycle is recommended once every 60 days. • Capacity degradation: 50% loss after 500 discharge/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. Nera WorldCommunicator BATTERY HANDLING Battery state indicators Charge check button Battery state indicators 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 100 - 76% 75 - 51% 50 - 26% 10 - 0% Shut down Ind 4 Ind 3 Ind 2 Ind 1 ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF BLINKS OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 33 MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA GETTING STARTED Outline dimensions Mounting Weight: 4.5 kg (antenna and RF transceiver only) Adjustment screws (90 degree range) 521 U-bolt Pole bracket 521 RF transceiver Coax connector Pole (option) Max dia 120 mm 34 Nera WorldCommunicator TROUBLESHOOTING GETTING STARTED Problem 1. The WorldCommunicator display does not light up Probable cause Action The Modem Unit is not turned ON • Press the The battery needs recharging • If needed, connect the universal adapter for powering/charging. The battery is not inserted properly, or contacts dirty or damaged • Check the battery. 2. The access PIN code appears to be invalid The code may have been changed. • 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. 3. The WorldCommunicator cannot find the satellite: No or weak signals • 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), or 520 (64 kbps). • Check that the coax cable is connected properly. • If accessible, try another antenna unit. 4. The WorldCommunicator functions abnormally: Faulty or no power • Turn off power and disconnect power cable/battery. • Connect power cable/battery, and switch on again. Nera WorldCommunicator -key for 2 seconds. 35 GETTING STARTED TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D Problem Probable cause Action 5. Unsuccessful call attempt: The called party is busy ("Subscriber busy" appears in the display). • Call the Net service provider. If unsuccessful, wait for some time and try again. • The WorldCommunicator is not properly commissioned. Check with the Net service provider. 6. Problems with telefax: Incomplete dialing • Remember to press "#" as last digit before starting transmission. Service not commissioned • See step 5. System transmission delays • 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. 7. Problems with data communication: Wrong PC settings • Check the PC program settings, and if necessary extend the timeout intervals. • Contact the PC applications vendor for help. 8. Routing of calls: MSN number not entered properly • Make sure that the MSN number entered into the WorldCommunicator with the Device Manager, is also entered into connected equipment. 9. Problem with local calls: Wrong number • Check that you call the correct MSN number. 36 Nera WorldCommunicator GETTING STARTED 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 WorldCommunicator "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. FWD ID forward Id, telephone network identity. GAN Inmarsat Global Area Network. IMN Inmarsat Mobile Number, a unique 9-digit number which identifies each device connected to the WorldCommunicator. Inmarsat International Maritime Satellite Organisation. IOR Indian Ocean Region. IPDS Inmarsat Packet Data Service. ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network. ISN Inmarsat Serial Number, individual number assigned to each WorldCommunicator 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). Nera WorldCommunicator LIST OF TERMS M4 Inmarsat Multi-Media Mini-M. MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat system; the WorldCommunicator terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat M4 system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if on aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station). MSN Multiple Subscriber Number, the extension number that connected equipment responds to. Also used to allow 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 the WorldCommunicator may communicate. PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange. PIN Personal Identification Number. POR Pacific Ocean Region. PUK Personal Unblocking Key, code that allows unblocking a SIM card. RF Radio Frequency. S/A operator StandAlone operator who maintains connectivity in the event of Network Coordinating Station failure. 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). 37 TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR GETTING STARTED The picture below indicates how to position the frame/hand to easier grab the connector housing. 38 Nera WorldCommunicator Nera SatCom AS PO Box 91, N-1375 Billingstad, Norway Tel: +47 67 24 47 00 Fax: +47 67 24 46 21 Web site: http://www.nera.no e-mail: worldcommunicator@satcom.nera.no CHANGING THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE
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