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Remote Satellite Data Module RST600 Installation and User Manual Beam Communications Pty Ltd...
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Information furnished by Beam Communications Pty Ltd (Beam) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Beam for its use, or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Beam.
RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Contents CONTENTS ................................3 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................ 4 BEAM C ........................5 BOUT OMMUNICATIONS .......................... 6 ONVENTIONS IN THIS ANUAL WHAT IS THE RST600?............................. 7 ............................8 ACKAGE ONTENTS ......................... 8 PTIONAL CCESSORIES RST600 I ........................
Please consult your supplier if you have any further questions. Your RST600 is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The design of your RST600 system complies with international safety standards.
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RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Conventions in this Manual Warnings, cautions and notes appear throughout this manual. They are represented by following conventions. WARNING: This symbol and associated text indicate a warning note providing information to prevent personal injury or damage to equipment.
The RST600 allows the connection of standard data terminals and other telecommunications devices. The RST600 from Beam Communications brings you all the convenience and ease of use of a Data Service anywhere in the world using the Iridium Satellite system.
See your Service Provider for pricing and availability of these optional accessories Note: The RST600 is supplied with the ability use a fixed mounting plate with the supplied D25 connector for serial data and power or alternatively for a compact installation the transceiver can be installed on its own using the supplied compact cable.
RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL RST600 Installation Overview Standard Installation using Base-plate SIM card Housing Iridium Antenna Connector DB 25-way Antenna Connector IDC 26-way Data & Power Connection 9 pin serial Molex power connector to 25 pin connector to carry power &...
Installing the RST600 Warning: Make sure the power is Not connected to the RST600 before you insert or remove the SIM card. If you do not, the memory on your SIM card may be damaged. Installing / Removing the SIM Card 1.
Mounting the RST600 Mounting Bracket Installation The RST600 is designed to be installed using the supplied base mounting plate or alternatively as a compact standalone module. The base mounting plate provides 3 slots (4mm) for screwing for securing the base plate to an appropriate surface to hold the transceiver module.
“SMA-Male to TNC-Female converter” included in the kit if required. 3. The “GPS” output enables a GPS module that may be used in conjunction with an RST600 to share the same antenna due to the Iridium and GPS frequencies being close together.
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If the Iridium antenna is being shared with GPS then it is important to use an antenna with adequate gain at 1575MHz. Note: Refer to the Antenna Installation Guide supplied with your RST600 for information on installing the antenna and assuring Quality of Service.
SIM card in the unit and replaced the SIM socket cover. The RST600 can now be connected directly to a +4.4VDC to +28VDC input using the DC cable assembly provided, OR use the AC plug pack supplied if required for use in an AC mains supply installation.
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“See 9522B Physical Specifications – Rear Mounting Specification”. Note: Do not alter the cables provided or attempt to use different cables as part of the installation for power and data, consult Beam Technical Support for further assistance www.beamcommunications.com WARNING: The 9522B is intended to be supplied from a limited power source with a fuse or equivalent protection device of no more than 3A.
RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL RS232 Specification The RST600 is provided with an RS232 serial port for data connection. The 9-pin D-type (female) socket is wired DCE for connection to a standard PC with a 1:1 cable. Physical Connection The pin-out of both connectors is described in the following table:...
If you do not have a serial port on your PC / laptop, an RST985 Serial to USB Converter Cable is available from your supplier. For information on how to setup a data call to / from your RST600 or information on sending SMS / SBD, please refer to the Beam Data Guide.
RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL 9522B Physical Specifications The overall dimensions of the 9522B LBT and its weight are summarized in the table below. Dimensioned views of the 9522B LBT are shown in the following images. All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise stated.
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RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Length should be chosen to ensure that penetration into the 9522B LBT housing does not exceed 11 mm. If a 6-32 thread type is desired, a Textron Camcar® Taptite® II Thread-Rolling Fastener with a 15IP Torx Plus® pan head is available in lengths of 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, and 1 inch as part number 3BE-P814-00, 3BE-P8123-00, 3BE-P815-00, 3BE-P816-00, 3BE-P8124-00, 3BE-P817-00, and 3BE-P818-00 respectively.
RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS Pin Identification on 26-way connector 26-Way connector Pin-out (from 9522B) Contact Signal Description EXT_ON_OFF External connection for On / Off key input to LBT Signal ground, 0V signal reference and return EXT_11HZ 90ms “frame sync” signal (used in testing)
RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL 25-Way D Connector Pin-out (from base-plate) Contact Signal Description EXT_ON_OFF External connection for On / Off key input to LBT EXT_11HZ 90ms “frame sync” signal (used in testing) EXT_GND Power Ground input to LBT EXT_PWR...
RST600. No power on RST600 Check power is connected and AC available to the plug pack RST600 fails to register with the Iridium service after 30 seconds Check power connection Check Antenna connection and location Ensure SIM is inserted...
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RST600 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL You can’t make calls. Check that the antenna is properly mounted. Do you have a clear view of the sky? Did you enter the number in international format? All calls made from the Iridium System require a special calling sequence;...
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