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Iridium Pilot Quick Start Manual

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Land Station
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
Read Installation Guide, User Manual and all safety information before installing or
using Iridium Pilot Land Station. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
The User Manual contains important warranty terms, limitations, exclusions and
terms and conditions that govern your use of Iridium Pilot Land Station. The User
Manual and Installation Guide are available at www.Iridium.com.
www.iridium.com
info@iridium.com
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phone: +1.480.752.5155

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  • Page 1 Version 1.0 Read Installation Guide, User Manual and all safety information before installing or using Iridium Pilot Land Station. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. The User Manual contains important warranty terms, limitations, exclusions and terms and conditions that govern your use of Iridium Pilot Land Station.
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION COMPONENTS & PARTS LIST: 1. Iridium Pilot Land Station Unit includes the following parts: A. Outdoor Unit (ODU) B. Mounting bracket C. Indoor Unit (IDU) D. ODU/IDU cable (10 m included and 30 m cable available) IDU power supply unit: the AC power supply unit (PSU) provides power to the IDU Iridium Pilot Land Station accessory CD G.
  • Page 3 Required Materials for Installation: User supplied pole/mast/mounting location Windows compatible computer Ethernet cable (installer/customer provided) RJ11 telephones Slotted and Phillips screw drivers Hammer and center punch Power drill and associated bits Wire cutters Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper 10. RJ-45 crimp tool 11.
  • Page 4 STEP 1: LOCATION FOR ODU Conduct a visual survey to determine the best location for the ODU. The ODU needs clear exposure, in all directions, to the sky to avoid interference. Unobstructed view of sky all directions 8.0 m (26.2 ft.) 8.0 m (26.2 ft.) Minimize Minimize...
  • Page 5 Place the ODU transmitter in a manner to maintain the minimum spacing requirement of 1.0 m (3.3ft) from the antenna to personnel. This distance is in effect within 0 - 180 degrees of the antenna elevation range. STAY BACK ONE METER (3.3FT)! Failure to do so could result...
  • Page 6 NOTICE: Install ground cables for both the ODU and IDU before using Pilot Land Station. Instructions on how to install the ground cables are provided in the Installation Guide. Failure to properly ground the ODU and the IDU could result in property damage in the case of a lightning strike or other excessive static build-up.
  • Page 7 Damage to the paint coating may allow rust to the ODU which could result in failure of the ODU. This in turn could cause disruption in operation of the Iridium Pilot Land Station device or danger from a falling unit. Avoid damaging the paint coating. If damage occurs, re-apply appropriate...
  • Page 8 STEP 4: THE ODU/IDU CABLE Once the ODU site is known, a IDU location must be selected that is within 10 or 30 meters, account- ing for the path through the cable chase. Remove the electrical clips from the RJ-45 connector from Step 3.
  • Page 9 1. Layout the locations for the mounting screws, 3 total. The IDU is mounted with the connector edge facing down. Note: Use the template in the appendix of the Pilot Installation Guide as a guide for correctly drilling the mounting holes.
  • Page 10 STEP 6: CONNECT IDU TO PHONE AND ETHERNET Connect an Ethernet cable from the IDU “Data” port to the RJ-45 connector on the lap top computer. Connect the RJ-11 cable from “Voice 1” on the IDU to the phone handset base. (Note: Handset not supplied) Voice Connections...
  • Page 11 STEP 7: INSTALL SIM CARD 1. Remove SIM cover (retain somewhere safe) and ensure ON/OFF switch is in OFF position. 2. Insert an IOP provisioned (898816777xxxxxx) SIM card and slide the locking tab across. Note: If the SIM card is removed or unlocked during operation any voice or data calls will be terminated immediately.
  • Page 12 On the IDU, press the on/off Power Switch located under the SIM cover. The system authentication will occur and the ODU will automatically establish a link with the Iridium network. Note: 90-120 seconds should be allowed for this authentication and sync process to complete.
  • Page 13 4. Select the “Status” link to link to the Status page. 5. Confirm configuration is in operation. 6. We recommend that you run the Site Survey Tool (SST) to confirm proper installation. See the Iridium Pilot Land Station User Manual for more information.
  • Page 14 • If the clear voice is from the land-line side and the Iridium Pilot Land Station side is garbled then there is likely another issue and you should consult the trouble-shooting section of the User Manual.
  • Page 15 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EU Regulatory Conformity Iridium Pilot Land Station complies with the essential requirements & other relevant provisions of the EC Directives 1999/5/EC and 73/23/EC as amended by 93/68/EC.
  • Page 16 © Copyright 2014 Iridium Satellite LLC. Iridium, Iridium Pilot and the Iridium Logo are registered trademarks of Iridium Satellite LLC and its affiliates. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective holders, which have not endorsed, sponsored or otherwise affiliated with Iridium.