Commissioning; Power-Up; Making A Test Call; Receiving An Incoming Test Call - Globalstar FAU200 SAT Installation Handbook

Commissioning

The following instructions enable the installation engineer to ensure the system is
working correctly before leaving the installation.
After checking that the installation is complete, correct and that all earth connections
are good the system must be tested.

Power-Up

Switch on the DC power supply to power up the FAU and wait one minute for system
registration.
If the ambient temperature is between -15
10 minutes to warm up and switch on. The actual time taken depends upon the
temperature and the exact voltage to the FAU; the higher the voltage, the lower the
time required. (10 minutes is the expected warm-up time at -30
voltage of 48V.) If you attempt to make a test call before the unit has warmed up, no
tone will be heard.

Making a test call

• Lift the telephone handset.
• The Dial Tone should be heard. If you hear the ACB tone, replace the handset
• Dial the test call telephone number and finish with the '#' key. If the Equipment
• When the call is answered, talk for a short period to ensure you can hear and be
• Arrange for the called party to dial the FAU to test incoming calls.
• Hang-up to terminate the call.

Receiving an Incoming Test Call

When the telephone rings, wait for about 3 seconds before picking up the phone. This
confirms the ringing circuits of the FAU are OK. Talk for a short period, ensure that
you can hear, and can be heard, then hang-up.
and retry after 1 minute. If you still get the ACB tone after 3 attempts, switch off
the FAU and repeat the power-up sequence. If the ACB tone persists, see "Fault
Finding" on page 17, and follow the instructions in the flowchart.
Engaged (Busy) tone is heard, replace the handset and try again later.
heard. Press down a button on the telephone keypad. Ensure that the called party
hears a clear tone. Ask them to press a button so you can check for a clear tone as
well.
FAU Installation Handbook
DANGER:
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES
Hazardous voltages will be present
within the FAU once power has been
applied.
DANGER:
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES
Avoid electrical contact with the
telephone wires, hazardous voltages
may be present.
o o
C and -30 C allow the unit approximately
o
C with a nominal
15