The Hughes 9250 Terminal provides mobile communications from a vehicle over the Inmarsat BGAN satellite network. This guide is intended for users experienced with the Hughes 9201 terminal who do not need complete instructions to install a terminal. Others should use the user guides referenced below, available on CD- ROM in the terminal kit.
This safety alert label is affixed to the antenna radome: Step A: Unpacking the installation kit Unpack the Hughes 9250 Kit (3500129-0010) and make sure you have the three sub kits and the following parts: • Parts included in the Tracking Antenna Kit (3500128-0001) –...
Step D: Positioning and mounting the terminal Position the terminal inside the passenger compartment or storage area of the vehicle. Ensure the terminal and ACU are within reach of a 12 Vdc outlet. Use the vehicle installation bracket as shown here to attach the terminal to the vehicle.
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1. Connect the 4-foot RF cable between the Hughes 9250 and the ACU. Securely fasten the cable to the 9250 with the vehicle mounting kit. The connection to the ACU is labeled TERMINAL RF. 2. Connect the 18-foot RF cable between the ACU and the Tracking Antenna. Ensure any slack in the cable is within the vehicle.
Step F: Installing the terminal’s SIM card and battery 1. Position the terminal so the battery door is facing you. 2. Open the battery door. 3. If you have already installed the battery, release and remove it. 4. Push the button on the left side of the USIM/SIM card holder to release the holder from its slot.
Insert the power supply plug into the vehicle 12 Vdc accessory outlet. This can be done with or without initial power to the 12 Vdc outlet supply Note: You can operate the terminal without a battery, but Hughes recommends operation with a battery installed for a graceful power down if power is disconnected.
Note: The satellite signal. Refer to the Hughes 9250 Terminal User Guide included on the CD to learn more about how to use the Hughes 9250 Land Mobile Satellite Terminal. Refer to the Hughes 9201 Terminal User Guide for instructions on how to connect a PC or Mac to the terminal.