Beam PotsDOCK 9555 User Manual

Beam PotsDOCK 9555 User Manual

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iridium PotsDOCK 9555
Installation
& User Manual
Suitable for the Iridium 9555
Portable Satellite Telephone
Beam Communications Pty Ltd

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  • Page 1 PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Suitable for the Iridium 9555 Portable Satellite Telephone Beam Communications Pty Ltd...
  • Page 2: Beam Communications

    No license is granted by implication or otherwise Beam’s leading edge products are deployed in a wide range under any patent or patent rights of BEAM. BEAM reserves the right to change of vertical markets including Maritime, Transport, Government, specifications at any time without notice.
  • Page 3: Conventions In This Manual

    Describes a call initiated by the PotsDOCK DATA Originating To use data on the PotsDOCK, the specific Beam USB driver must Mobile Describes an incoming call being answered by the PotsDOCK be installed on the PC connecting to the PotsDOCK, downloaded Terminating from the above link.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Contents Placing Voice Calls RJ11 POTS Phone Call – Mobile Originating RJ11 POTS Phone Call – Mobile Terminating BEAM Communications Bluetooth® Phone Call - Mobile Originating Bluetooth® Phone Call – Mobile Terminating Conventions in this Manual...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    (1 foot) from human body (person) when in operation. ◊ International agencies have set standards and recommendations The PotsDOCK 9555 is a low power docking station for the 9555 for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
  • Page 6: Electronic Devices

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual About this equipment Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. POTSDOCK 9555 KEY FEATURES However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. POTSDOCK CRADLE Pacemakers •...
  • Page 7: Tracking / Alert Monitoring

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Equipment Overview: Tracking / Alert Monitoring PotsDOCK has an in-built GPS module that can provide simple tracking, monitoring and alert management in various land and sea based EJECT Button applications within various types of vehicles, vessels or fixed site locations.
  • Page 8: Installation Guidelines

    Guidelines for Electrical Connections The system is designed to operate in negative ground 9 to 32 Volt DC This guide outlines the process for installing the Beam PotsDOCK 9555 electrical systems only. IF using the DC cable lead: in conjunction with an Iridium 9555 portable handset.
  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Installation Procedure Cradle Mounting The PotsDOCK is supplied with a universal RAM®-mount bracket that Installing the PotsDOCK Cradle enables mounting to any flat surface (vertical or horizontal) within a vehicle, attached on a wall or on a table as required.
  • Page 10: Iridium Antenna Connection

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Iridium Antenna Connection NOTE: The antenna connections exits from the Antenna should only be connected and disconnected to the GPS rear of the PotsDOCK cradle, via the receiver when the PotsDOCK is not powered. Connecting the antenna loom as shown in the picture.
  • Page 11: Privacy Handset (Optional - Extra Order)

    The PotsDOCK provides a 4-pole 3.5mm audio socket on the rear cable Prepare the Iridium 9555 Handset loom, for connection to the Beam privacy handset. This provides local handset function, conveniently mounted next to the PotsDOCK cradle. Ensure that the 9555 Handset is running with the required...
  • Page 12: Wiring For A Marine Application

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual PotsDOCK 9555 Usage B: Power from the DC Power Cable The DC power cable can be used where the mains AC power is unavailable, Docking & undocking your 9555 handset for example, in a vehicle. The PotsDOCK can be powered from a 9 to 32V DC power source and the vehicle battery falls well into the range.
  • Page 13: Bluetooth® Configuration (Optional)

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Call Test Bluetooth® Configuration (Optional) To confirm that the PotsDOCK is working properly, you can make a call PotsDOCK has an in-built Bluetooth® module for voice connectivity. using an RJ11 analog telephone. The factory default power mode is Class 2 (at least 10 metres) low power.
  • Page 14: Operation Of The Potsdock 9555

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Operation of the PotsDOCK 9555 Due to the increased heating effects on the 9555 handset whilst it is docked and being charged, it is ideal for the ambient temperature to be approximately 10 degrees below the 40 degreeC upper limit for the Starting Up handset to charge the battery whilst docked.
  • Page 15: Rj11 Pots Phone Call - Mobile Terminating

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual RJ11/POTS Phone Call – Mobile Terminating Bluetooth® Phone Call – Mobile Terminating The RJ11/POTS phone will sound its ringer, according to the Ensure that the Bluetooth® audio headset is connected with the settings for ringer in the PDMS.
  • Page 16: Mute & Earpiece-Jack Mode

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Mute & Earpiece-Jack Mode Earpiece-Jack Mode The PotsDOCK allows a user to utilise a 2.5mm earpiece plugged into Mute functionality the right side of the 9555 handset. The mute function of the PotsDOCK allows the user to mute either the During a call, to enable Earpiece-Jack Mode, press and hold the RJ11, Bluetooth®, or privacy handset audio to the 9555 handset whilst...
  • Page 17: Activate Alert Mode

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual PotsDOCK Front Panel The Track LED will stay off if the Tracking function is disabled. It will turn solid GREEN if all of the above conditions are satisfied. Otherwise, it will flash in GREEN if the Tracking function is enabled but no GPS fix and/or Iridium registration.
  • Page 18: Data Communications

    Windows XP (SP3), Vista, 7, 8 Data communication with the 9555 handset provides the following: You can download the Windows driver for the PotsDOCK 9555 from ◊ Ability to issue AT commands directly to the 9555 http://www.beamcommunications.com/support/potsdock9555 ◊...
  • Page 19: At Commands

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual AT Commands Iridium 9555 Display Definitions When utilizing the USB data communication port, the PotsDOCK Display Status indicators and Icons cannot activate AT commands that could interrupt the PotsDOCK’s synchronization with the 9555 handset. Therefore, the PotsDOCK will...
  • Page 20: Power-On Messages

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Assuring Quality of Iridium Power-On Messages Once your phone is powered on, you may see: Service MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Iridium is committed to providing subscribers around the world with consistent, reliable, quality voice and data access all day, every day. The Searching...
  • Page 21: Rf Interference

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Specification Summary RF Interference All wireless devices, including satellite telephones, are susceptible to Electrical & Environmental Specifications RF (radio frequency) interference from other electronic devices. This problem is more evident when numerous antennas and broadcasting POWER SPECIFICATIONS devices are located within close proximity to each other.
  • Page 22: Cradle Mounting Dimensions

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Cradle Mounting Dimensions GPS MODULE (INTERNAL) Receiver Type 14 tracking channels, 51 Acquiring, PotsDOCK Dimensions in millimeters L1 frequency (1575.42MHz) Update rate Accuracy Position 2.5mCEP, Velocity 0.1m/s, Timing 300ns Acquisition TTFF Cold 29sec, Hot 1sec...
  • Page 23: Trouble Shooting

    PotsDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual Trouble Shooting This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems you may encounter while running the PotsDOCK. I am unable to make calls from the RJ11 POTS phone. A busy The 9555 handset is docked into the PotsDOCK, but the 9555 tone is heard from the POTS phone.
  • Page 24: For Additional Product Support

    The Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the Ring/Mute button again to bring the PotsDOCK back to its normal the limit of Beam’s liability for any loss whatsoever, shall not exceed the purchase price operation mode.
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