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- Page 1 IridiTRAK Model: RST430 Alert / Tracking / Monitoring Interface Installation & User Manual Beam Communications Pty Ltd Page 1 of 46...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Package Contents
Package contents Check that your IridiTRAK package contains: 1 x RST430 IridiTRAK unit 1 x Power Cable Loom 1 x USB Configuration cable 1 x Installation & User manual 1 x Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for your IridiTRAK: Antennas: •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
POWERING UP ------------------------------ 23 - 40 SSEMBLY OF THE LARM UTTONS LED ------------------------------ 23 TATUS TROUBLESHOOTING THE IRIDITRAK 45 BEAM WARRANTY CONDITIONS ------ 46 FUNCTIONALITY OF THE IRIDITRAK 24 SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------- 41 ----------------------------- 24 OWER ENERAL UNCTIONAL PECIFICATIONS ---------------- 24... -
Page 5: Safety Information
Safety Information IMPORTANT! Please read the following information carefully before to follow installing and using the BEAM IridiTRAK. Failing instructions may compromise the safety of the product and result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. Please consult your supplier if you have any further questions. - Page 6 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual ♦ Do not operate your satellite telephone when a person is within 1 foot (30 centimeters) of the antenna. A person or object within 1 foot (30 centimeters) of the antenna could impair call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary and expose that person to RF energy in excess of that established by the FCC RF Exposure Guidelines.
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Page 7: Conventions In Thism
IridiTRAK 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. -
Page 8: About Beam
About BEAM BEAM Communications, is an authorised manufacturer of Iridium Satellite products. BEAM develops subscriber products that utilise the Iridium satellite network of Low Earth Orbit satellites, known as LEOs. The Iridium network is extensively used around the world by commercial enterprises and defence agencies. -
Page 9: Welcome
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Welcome Welcome to the BEAM IridiTRAK Alert, Tracking & Monitoring system. This Installation and User manual contains all the information you need to install and operate the BEAM IridiTRAK and discover the advantages of BEAM Communications and Iridium Network technology. -
Page 10: About The Iriditrak
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual About the IridiTRAK The BEAM IridiTRAK range of terminals incorporate the latest most advanced technology in providing global alert, tracking and monitoring services. Key Features & Benefits • Support for multiple alert buttons & • Global Coverage •... -
Page 11: Tracking / Monitoring
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Tracking / Monitoring Features o Global coverage Tracking messages generated by: o Terrestrial & Satellite options o Preset periodic interval o Tracking messages sent via: o Digital input Short Burst Data (Iridium o Alert button pressed models) o Man down pendent triggered o System activity... -
Page 12: Body Panels
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Body Panels G H I J K L [Model shown is the RST430] Page 12 of 46... - Page 13 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual ITEM DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Iridium Antenna connector for Iridium 9601 SBD module Antenna (Internal Transceiver Module) B GPS Antenna Antenna connector for super-sense GPS module Network Registration / GPS / Status LED C Status LED Dual Colour ...
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Page 14: Iriditrak Installation
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual IridiTRAK Installation This chapter explains how to install your IridiTRAK. WARNING: Make sure the power to the product is switched off before you install the cables. If you do not, the IridiTRAK may be damaged. Please handle electrostatic sensitive components with care, to avoid electro-static discharge. - Page 15 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS.
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Page 16: Block Diagram For Wiring
Block Diagram for wiring installation Page 16 of 46... - Page 17 PIN FUNCTIONS: ON/OFF - PIN 3: is an input which can be used to switch the IridiTRAK On/Off. This completely shuts down the module, for the lowest power consumption. If not being using the ON/OFF switch should be kept connected to (+) Vin to stay On.
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Page 18: Mounting The Iridi Trak U
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Mounting the IridiTRAK Unit The IridiTRAK enclosure has two (2) slotted mount holes on each side, of 4mm diameter. Self tapping screws (eg. #6), or M3 or M4 machine screws/bolts can be used to mount the IridiTRAK to a flat surface. NOTE: To ensure reliable sturdy fixing: o Mount the IridiTRAK on a clean, even surface. -
Page 19: Mechanical Dimensions
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Mechanical Dimensions Diagram Page 19 of 46... -
Page 20: Installing The Iridium Antenna
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Installing the Iridium Antenna The Iridium antenna is required for the RST430 IridiTRAK. The SMA (female) connector is 50ohm, and can be used with a SMA to TNC adapter if required. Planning the Iridium Antenna Installation The fixed site antenna system consists of a fixed mount antenna and a coaxial cable system that connects the antenna to the IridiTRAK. -
Page 21: Installation Options
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Minimize horizontal obstructions as much as possible because they can create areas of poor system coverage. These areas of poor coverage can decrease or possibly eliminate the user’s ability to operate the IridiTRAK with predictability. A specialised coaxial cable system is required to connect the Fixed Mast Antenna and IridiTRAK. -
Page 22: Gps Antenna
GPS signal input to the terminal. The active antenna is connected directly to the SMA connector at the rear of the unit. BEAM supplies a selection of Active GPS antennas. Please refer to the website for antenna types. Installation guidelines The GPS antennas should be installed according with typical antenna installations. -
Page 23: Powering Up
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Powering Up When all previous installation steps have been completed, confirm that the antenna(s) are connected and the power loom active. Once power is connected, the IridiTRAK LED lamp will start to operate, and the GPS, and Iridium engines will attempt to register to the service providers, and acquire lock. -
Page 24: Functionality Of The Iriditrak
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Functionality of the IridiTRAK Power Loss The unit stores its operational state for seamless function through a power failure. Emergency Messages Send an emergency message every X minutes (default 5min intervals) when any of the following happens: •... -
Page 25: Sleep Mode
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Exceptions Will NOT send a position report when: • Alarm has been triggered (push button or man down pendent) • Ignition is OFF • No Iridium signal • Message Queue is full Sleep Mode Sleep mode activates by the IridiTRAK unit shutting down the Iridium transceiver and GPS to consume less power, and draws about 20mA input current. -
Page 26: States Of Iriditrak
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual States of IridiTRAK There are 3 states; Unit will be in one of the state at a time. 1. Tracking Mode. 2. Emergency Mode. 3. Sleep Mode. Tracking Mode Occurs When: a. Unit is not in Emergency b. -
Page 27: Alert Led Status
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Alert LED Status External Alert LED If the Alert LED is installed to pins 9 and 10 on the I/O connector, it will function as follows: 1. ON: When alarm has been triggered and the unit is trying to send message. 2. -
Page 28: Messaging Formats For Iriditrak
Messaging Formats for IridiTRAK MO Message Format IridiTRAK allows user to select the message contains from following options. System Settings Field Default Prefix Example Time UNIX Format FU1184816146 Beam System AL23 (Includes three fields) TU1184816146 SQ23 Tracking Field Default Prefix Example Lat and LT-37.92043... - Page 29 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Reading MO Message from E-mail All the messages sent from IridiTRAK except economy message are sent in plain text which can be open and read using any text editor; however economic messages are sent in binary format and can be read using following method Parsing Economy Message Format The data message will arrive in your email client Inbox as a binary attachment.
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Page 30: Ommands Format
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual MT (Mobile Terminated) Remote Commands Format The BEAM IridiTRAK is designed to handle remote configuration and control commands via SBD/email. The remote configuration options allow you to control many settings. This enables you to make changes to setting durations, clearing alerts, sending acknowledgement and remote polling. -
Page 31: Emergency Event
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Emergency Event Emergency State: The unit has one emergency state, irrelevant of what triggered the alarm. When Emergency is turned ON, unit will not differentiate between Alarm button pressed and Man down pendent; both will be treated as only one Emergency. While unit is on emergency mode, unit will send Emergency messages. - Page 32 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual 9. Send a message to the IridiTRAK Unit to turn OFF (clear / reset) alarm. Send remote command “LTK NOREP @<supervisor pin> ”. 725y Refer page 29 “Reading MO Message from E-mail” for to get more information on how to send message to unit 10.
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Page 33: Iriditrak Configuration
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual IridiTRAK Configuration NOTE: 1. The USB cable from the PC will supply phantom power to perform most configuration items, without the need for applying power to the “I/O” port pins. However, in this mode it will not be fully operating to send messages etc. - Page 34 Remote Polling Ignition ON Message Ignition OFF Message Emergency Options Emergency Message 5 Minutes Acknowledge on Emergency Message options Time UNIX Format Lat and Long Speed Altitude Direction Beam System Beep Economy Message Extended Economy Message Page 34 of 46...
- Page 35 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Message Type and Name Following is the table of all message types and respective message names that would be loaded in the default configuration. Message Type # Message Name Ignition ON Ignition OFF Tracking message Remote Polling Emergency Message Remote Command Acknowledge for Emergency Turn off...
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Page 36: Send A Message To Iriditrak
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Send a message to IridiTRAK Using Short Burst Data: SBD Short Burst Data, SBD, can be used to delivery Position Tracking reports to predetermined email addresses. The email addresses are programmed with your Service Provider to send directly from the Iridium gateway. SBD must be provisioned for this IMEI for this to operate. - Page 37 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual • Multiple messages may be queued by a single email by including the additional separate attachments in the email message, subject to the maximum number of messages permitted in the queue. o Note that if one of the attachments has an incorrect extension (.sbd), while others are correct then no error indication email will be sent.
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Page 38: Connecting To Monitored Loops
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Connecting to Monitored Loops Up to two loops may be connected to the IridiTRAK. The system is configured for (normally closed) NC operation. With NC, when using more than one button per loop the buttons (or monitored loop) are wired in series such that any break will trigger the alarm or a change in condition. -
Page 39: Alarm Cable & Button Installation
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Alarm Cable & Button Installation Cable Specification BEAM cable should be used for installation of alert buttons, or cable that complies with the following specification to ensure proper installation and use. Up to 100 metres (300 feet) per loop Use only medium duty polarised figure 8 cables with 19 conductors of 0.193mm or... -
Page 40: Able Installation
Assembly of the Alarm Buttons BEAM recommends the use of the BEAM RST995 Alert buttons for the installation of the Alarm system. The BEAM Alert Buttons have been specifically selected and tested for Alarm activation deployment. -
Page 41: Specifications
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Specifications General Functional Specifications Electrical Power (DC) 9 to 32VDC, 2A Plug-pack 90-250VAC, 50/60Hz input (if required / ordered separately) Power Consumption (Average) Idle (registered) Mode 1.5 Watt Transmit Mode 1.8 Watt [Eg. When using an 11V input, typical current of 130mA (average) when registered/locked, and 160mA (average) whilst transmitting] Sleep Mode... -
Page 42: Gps, Iridium, Specifications
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual GPS, Iridium, Specifications GPS Engine 16channel - ANTARIS4 positioning Receiver Type L1 frequency (1575.42MHz), C/A Code (Standard Positioning Service), 8192 time / frequency search windows. 4 Hz (default 1Hz) Max Navigation Update Rate Position 2.5m CEP 5.0 m SEP Accuracy Position DGPS /SBAS... -
Page 43: Pecifications
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Depends on accuracy of correction data of DGPS or SBAS service. CEP = Circular Error Probability: The radius of a horizontal circle, centered at the antenna’s true position, containing 50% of the fixes. SEP = Spherical Error Probability. The radius of the sphere, centered at the true position, contains 50% of the fixes. -
Page 44: User / Installer Information
IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual User / Installer information Please record your serial number here for future reference: RST4 BEAM IridiTRAK Model: Serial no.: This number can be copied from the white shipping label on the IridiTRAK box Eg. - Page 45 IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual Troubleshooting the IridiTRAK This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems you may encounter while running the IridiTRAK No lights on IridiTRAK Check the cable between the IridiTRAK and power. The IridiTRAK may be in “sleep” or power-saving mode. Make sure On/Off (Pin 3) and Ignition (Pin 3) are High.
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Page 46: Troubleshooting The Iriditrak 45 Beam Warranty Conditions
The Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the limit of BEAM’s liability for any loss whatsoever, shall not exceed the purchase price paid by the Customer for the product to which a claim is made.