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Inmarsat shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, including indirect or consequential loss, arising from use of the information and all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statute, common law or otherwise, are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by English law.
100cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. EC Declaration of Conformity Fleet One Satellite communication system, to which this declaration relates, is in con- formity with the following standards and/or other normative documents: RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU ETSI EN 301 444, ETSI EN 301 489-1, -19 &...
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this user guide violates safety standards for the intended use of the UE. Inmarsat assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. Hazard Symbols...
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To legally operate Inmarsat equipment, it is necessary to obtain permission from the local telecommunications regulatory authorities of the country from which you are operating.
Fleet One services requirements for the targeted maritime market seg- ments. The Fleet One data service offers a throughput of up to 100 kbps. The ser- vice offers both voice and IP data connectivity and that operates over Inmarsat’s existing BGAN network.
The built-in Web Console allows you to manage your phone book, messages and calls, and customize the terminal to your specific needs. Interfaces The Fleet One UE has the following interfaces: > +12V / 24V DC Power Input Connector >...
Primary Handset Above Deck Unit (ADU), the antenna unit The Fleet One ADU is maritime 3-axis controlled antenna. The antenna is self- tracking based on patented beam squint technology. The simple and robust electromechanical system, with one motor per free axis, provides full coverage in azimuth and elevation.
Below Deck Unit (BDU), the transceiver The BDU has been developed for maximum flexibility and is the controlling unit for the Fleet One UE. It features reliable industry standard interfaces and ena- bles users to have optimal connectivity no matter what the conditions or your position at sea.
Remove the screw that secures the SIM card cover using a T10 Torx driver to ac- cess the SIM card slot. The UE requires a dedicated Fleet One service SIM card to access the network and to configure the settings of the UE.
User Manual - Fleet One Front panel The following diagram shows the front panel of the BDU. Antenna (TNC-Type) Connector GPS Output Port SIM Card Slot Primary Handset Port Grounding Stud Power Switch PoE Port (RJ45) DC Power Connector Phone Port (RJ11) Primary Handset The wired Primary Handset has a colour LCD and keypad.
1.1 Getting Started System Configuration FLEET ONE ADU Above Deck Unit (To be installed in an exposed area) Below Deck Unit (To be installed in protected area) +12V / 24V DC FLEET ONE BDU Primary Handset AC/DC Power Supply Unit...
Preparation for Operation 3.2.1 Install the SIM card. The terminal requires a Fleet One service SIM card to access the Inmarsat network and to configure the settings of the BDU. Please refer to your Airtime Service Provider for more information.
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User Manual - Fleet One 3.2.3 Powering Up The Terminal Use the ON/OFF switch on the BDU’s front panel. Wait for all LED indicators to turn green to indicate the terminal is completely powered. Refer the table below for meaning of the status indicators.
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When you acquire the SIM card from the Airtime Service Provider you will also be supplied with a PIN (Personal Identification Number: 4 to 8 digits). Note: You will need to enter the PIN at start-up if the FLEET ONE BDU has been powered down. Follow these steps to enter the SIM PIN: Using the keypad on the Primary Handset, enter the SIM PIN.
Using the Primary Handset The Primary Handset The Primary Handset is connected to the Fleet One UE using the dedicated HANDSET port and is powered directly from the BDU. The Primary Handset not only acts as a standard phone that allows you to make and receive voice calls, it also serves as a remote access UE (User Equipment) for you to access various configurations supported by the BDU.
In full functioning mode, there is no PIN authentication required to start using the Fleet One terminal. All BDU settings including contacts, messages and call logs are loaded into local memory of the Primary Handset once the BDU is configured.
User Manual - Fleet One Primary Handset features Earpiece End key Display Keypad (Alpha-numeric) Ear-piece Socket Power Key OK Key Clear Key 4-Way Navigation Keys Microphone Select Left Key Service Port Select Right Key Ringer* Call/Send key *The ringer is located at the back of the Primary Handset.
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User Manual - Fleet One Keys Description/Functions Star * key When entering a phone number, press this key to insert a *. Press and hold this key to insert a +. When writing text, press this key to access a list of special symbols.
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Primary Handset keypad lock is active. Primary Handset is not communicating with the BDU. Primary Handset is communicating to BDU. The terminal has locked on to Inmarsat satellite “I-4 Asia Pacific”. The terminal has locked on to Inmarsat satellite “I-4 EMEA”.
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User Manual - Fleet One Contacts Menu The Contacts menu allows you to store, retrieve and update names and phone numbers of your contacts in the Primary Handset memory and in the SIM card memory. You can also access this...
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User Manual - Fleet One > Copy Select this to copy this contact from SIM card memory to BDU memory or vice versa. > Forward contact Forward information of this contact using SMS. > Assign Speed Dial Add this contact to the speed dial list.
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User Manual - Fleet One Telephony Menu The Telephony menu allows you to configure te- lephony related settings with the following sub menus: Port Settings > Primary Handset Contain options for incoming and outgoing call types. Select this to configure the call type settings. The following options are...
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User Manual - Fleet One Data Menu The Data menu provides the following sub menus to manage and configure data connections (PDP profile) for the BDU: Manage profiles Allow you to manage the Primary PDP profiles. > Standard profile One Standard Primary PDP profile has been created in the Primary profile list as a default profile.
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User Manual - Fleet One Note: You will be prompted to save the changed settings before exiting the sub menu. Press Left selection key or key to save the changes. Icon in the profile list indicates that the profile is not active and icon indicates that the profile is currently active in use.
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User Manual - Fleet One Tips for writing the text: > Press the 0 key to add a space. > To quickly change the text input mode when writing text, press repeatedly and check the indicator at the top of the display: - <ABC>: Capital letters...
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User Manual - Fleet One Sent Contain text messages that you have sent. The following are available options when pressing the Left selection key while browsing through or viewing the messages in this folder: > Open Open selected message. You can also press...
User Manual - Fleet One Settings Menu The Settings menu provides the following sub menus to configure the BDU: Ciphering mode Contain options to enable/disable the use of cipher- ing mode between the network and BDU. Note: Status icon is displayed in the Main Dis- play screen when ciphering is enabled.
Make sure that the format is correct when entering an IP address. Press the Star key multiple times to insert the “.” sign. Satellite Manage settings related to Inmarsat satellites. > Satellite selection Allow you to select the preferred satellite to lock on to. Default is AUTO where the BDU automatically searches for the best satellite in view to lock on to.
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User Manual - Fleet One Note: Depending on the network, some settings may not be available or may prevent other settings from being activated. The following sub menus are available: > Call forwarding Allow you to configure for call forwarding services depending on various conditions.
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User Manual - Fleet One > Cancel all Deactivate all condition settings. You will be asked to enter the call barring password when updating the settings to the network. Consult your equipment distributor if necessary. Note: Always use Retrieve all or Retrieve options to retrieve the latest settings from the network.
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User Manual - Fleet One > IMEI number IMEI number of the BDU > IMSI number IMSI number of the SIM card > Subscriber number Subscriber’s telephone number > Serial number Serial number of the BDU ADU Info Display a list of information of the Antenna.
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User Manual - Fleet One You will be asked to key in the existing PIN (or default PIN if it has not been changed) before the PIN can be enabled. > Disable Disable the selected PIN. You will be asked to key in the existing PIN (or default PIN if it has not been changed) before the PIN can be disabled.
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User Manual - Fleet One Ring tone > Tone Select desired ring tone pattern. > Volume Configure the volume of the ring tone. Using the 4-way navigation ring , press up/right to increase and down/left to decrease the volume. Language Allow you to change the menu display language.
1.1 Using the Web Console Register to the Network Connect your computer to the Fleet One using a LAN cable. When the connection has been established, open the web browser. Type http://192.168.1.35 in the Address field and press Enter.
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User Manual - Fleet One The Fleet One BDU Web Console will appear on the screen. The Fleet One BDU will automatically register to the network. This process will include GPS acquisition, satellite tracking and registration with the network, which will take a few minutes.
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Indicates if a new GPS fix is GPS icon available or not. These icons indicate the status of the Fleet One BDU and also function as short- cut buttons to the respective menu as indicated below. > Blue indicates the item is active.
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User Manual - Fleet One Satellite Selection The default Satellite Selection is in Auto mode. In Auto mode, the UE will scan all the visible satellites and track the satellite with the most optimum elevation angle or the last used satellite.
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Phone menu provide the following options: I. PhoneBook - The Phonebook entries can be stored on the SIM card or the Fleet One BDU. - Allows you to view, add, edit and delete entries on your Phonebook list. - You can make and send SMS messages directly from your Phonebook entries.
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User Manual - Fleet One Storage Usage Shows the number for Phonebook entries used in the SIM card and Terminal locations. For example: (SIM –2/150) indicates: Storage location – SIM card Total number of entries used = 2 Total number of entries available = 150 Adding a new Phonebook entry Click Add.
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User Manual - Fleet One View option The View option allows you to view the Call History entries. From the drop-down menu, select: To view the list of the dialed, received and missed calls. Dialed Call To view the list of dialed calls only.
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User Manual - Fleet One SMS Menu Click on SMS icon. SMS menu provide the following options: I. Compose To compose and send text messages. Simply enter a mobile number, type your message and click Send. II. Inbox Shows the details (Sender information, Message, Date and Time stamp) of all SMS received.
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User Manual - Fleet One II. Inbox Shows the details (Sender information, Message, Date and Time stamp) of all SMS received. Replying to a SMS Follow these steps to reply a SMS: Click on a SMS to select it. The selected SMS will be highlighted in light blue.
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User Manual - Fleet One III. Sent Shows the details (Receiver information, Message, Date and Time stamp) of all SMS sent. Resending a sent SMS Follow these steps to resend a sent SMS (sending the same SMS to the same receiver): Click on a SMS to select it.
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User Manual - Fleet One Deleting multiple SMS from the Sent list Follow these steps to delete multiple SMS from the from the Sent list: Select the message by checking the checkboxes beside each SMS. Click Delete. Click OK to confirm the delete, or Cancel to abort the delete.
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User Manual - Fleet One Deleting multiple SMS from the Draft list Follow these steps to delete multiple SMS from the Draft list: Select the message by checking the checkboxes beside each SMS. Click Delete. Click OK to confirm the delete, or Cancel to abort the delete.
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User Manual - Fleet One When connected, APN and the assigned public IP Address details will be dis- played. You can proceed to access the Internet and use the related features. To disconnect the data connection, click Deactivate Data Connection.
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By default, the APN from the SIM will be selected. Follow these steps to change the Access Point Name (APN): Select User Defined. Enter the new APN in the field space provided (e.g. BGAN inmarsat.com). Enter the username and password if required. IP Configuration By default, the Dynamic IP Address is selected.
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III. Port Forwarding Port Forwarding is a feature for Router (multiple-user) mode. This feature sets the Fleet One BDU to direct incoming traffic on certain TCP/UDP port to a specific port on a local PC (IP Address). Follow these steps to add a new forwarding rule: Click the Add button.
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1.1 Enter the Destination IP Address. (For example, the IP Address of the PC that is connected to the Fleet One BDU). Select the Protocol type TCP (e.g. for HTTP, it will be TCP) UDP. Enter the Destination Port number in the space provided (For example: listening port of the particular service (for example TCP port 80 for web server) on the PC that is connected to the Fleet One BDU).
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User Manual - Fleet One DoS Protection To add to enable block packets from public network. By default, the DoS is disa- bled. Port Scan Protection To enable block other packets from public network. By default, the Port Scan Protection is disabled.
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User Manual - Fleet One V. PPPoE By default, the PPPoE is disabled. Select Enable. Click Update. Once the PPPoE service is enabled, a pop-up message box indicates the PPPoE service is activated and requires rebooting of terminal for the service to take effect.
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User Manual - Fleet One Settings Menu Click on Settings icon. Setting menu provides the following options: Language Terminal Info III. Ethernet Telephony VI. SMS VII. Tracking VIII. Admin IX. Support Accounts XI. About I. Language Select the desired language for the Web Console to be displayed. (Spanish, Chi- nese- Simplified and Chinese-Traditional may not be an option that is available at the time of purchase).
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User Manual - Fleet One Call Log Displays the call history including standard voice calls, high-quality/fax calls, standard data sessions and streaming data sessions. Call / Data Usage Displays the total call usage and total data usage. Click clear to reset counter.
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User Manual - Fleet One Static route Users can configure the static route to create a new entry route in the router’s routing table. It allows the network to forward packets to the IP address destina- tion stored in the routing table.
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User Manual - Fleet One Caller ID Click Retrieve to get current setting of the Allow called party to see your number configuration. To change the setting, select Yes, No, or According to network sub- scription for the Allow called party to see your number configura- tion.
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User Manual - Fleet One Call forwarding Click any individual Retrieve option to get current setting of the corre- sponding scenario in which incoming calls would be forwarded. Select the scenario in which the calls should be forwarded, or deselect the scenario to disable the corresponding call forwarding setting.
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User Manual - Fleet One V. Pin Terminal PIN Click Terminal PIN to configure the Terminal PIN settings. Select Disabled if you do not need to set the Terminal PIN. Select Enabled to set the Terminal PIN. Enter the PIN number in the Enter PIN filed and click Update PIN.
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User Manual - Fleet One VI. SMS To change the SMS service Center Address number, enter the new number in the space provided and click Update. Note: Please contact your distributor or service provider if you do not know the Service Center Address.
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User Manual - Fleet One Key in the server phone number (SMS mode only). Key in the server IP address (IP Data mode only). Key in server Port number (IP Data mode only). Server Connection type is fixed to TCP (IP Data mode only).
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The Web Console login password is now changed. Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade is to update the Fleet One BDU with the latest firmware. Please refer to your respective distributor for the latest version. Warning: DO NOT abort the upgrading process or unplug the power of the BDU during the firmware upgrade process at any time.
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User Manual - Fleet One Browse to the location of the new firmware, select, and click Upload. Firmware upgrade will take approximately 10 to 12 minutes to complete. You will be prompted with the Result: Firmware Upgrade Completed mes- sage.
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User Manual - Fleet One Save Settings To power down the BDU Terminal Unit using the main power switch, it is recom- mended to save the recent setting changes. To save the recent changes, click Save Now. GPS Output By default, the BDU Terminal Unit outputs the GPS data in NMEA format (at 9600bps) via the NMEA 0183 Connector for GPS output.
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User Manual - Fleet One To access the web console remotely, the user has to use the public IP address of the PDP context. Backup/Restore If you wish to backup your current settings, you may choose Full backup or Partial Backup: Full backup –...
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User Manual - Fleet One Serial Device Note: Port forwarding rule must be configured prior to usage of this feature. A serial device server can transfer data between the computer serial port (COM port) and an Ethernet LAN. The serial device server is configured with a unique TCP/IP port connection on a TCP/IP network.
User Manual - Fleet One Troubleshooting General LED status TERMINAL LED LED behavior Descriptions / Remedial Actions BDU is in power-off state. BDU is powering up. Steady amber BDU successfully powered up. Steady green Terminal failure during boot up or operation. User action Steady red required.
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GPS acquisition failure (GPS Error). User action required. Steady Red SIM Card Symptoms Descriptions / Remedial Actions > Ensure that a correct Inmarsat SIM card is used. SIM Card cannot > Ensure that a SIM card is properly inserted into SIM Card be detected by slot.
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User Manual - Fleet One PoE LAN Port (RJ45) LED behavior Descriptions / Remedial Actions > Ensure that the Ethernet Cable is plugged into the PoE LAN port (RJ45) correctly. No LAN indication > Check to ensure that the Ethernet Port on your PC / Laptop is working fine.
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User Manual - Fleet One Primary Handset Symptoms Descriptions / Remedial Actions > Check the DC power supply input to the BDU. No display / power for Primary > Check the primary handset is properly inserted to the handset handset port.
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User Manual - Fleet One Safe Mode and Firmware Upgrade Symptoms Descriptions / Remedial Actions Unable to enter > Make sure that the safe mode button (the button besides safe mode. BDU the SIM card slot) is pressed and held securely until all LEDs continues to start turn into amber colour.
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