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D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide Blue Sky Network, LLC Email: support@blueskynetwork.com 5353 Mission Center Rd, Suite 222 San Diego, CA 92108 Website: www.blueskynetwork.com...
D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide v2.2 NOTICE This guide is published and copyrighted by Blue Sky Network (BSN). All information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. Nothing in this document is intended to create additional or separate warranties or guarantees.
D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide v2.2 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE Thank you for purchasing the D1000 SATCOM Terminal by Blue Sky Network! This User Guide was designed to be easy to read and follow. It details the terminal’s physical attributes and how to use its features.
D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide v2.2 About the Terminal D1000 terminals operate as either portable or fixed installed units. After the terminal has been connected with power and antenna signal (see the D1000 Installation Manual), the unit is ready for operation.
D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide v2.2 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES The D1000 unit has a front panel for user interaction; a back panel for attaching power, antenna, and serial connections; and a maintenance port for firmware updates. Users interact with the unit’s features via webpages hosted on the unit.
There is a message in the unit’s inbox. This indicator will show when ANY Blue Steady message in the inbox is read Blue Blink The D1000 unit is not able to connect to the Iridium modem (L-Band Transceiver). Please contact Blue Sky Network support if this error occurs Iridium LED Color...
The unit is being powered by its internal rechargeable emergency battery ETHERNET PORT Software on the D1000 unit is accessed here, and a standard Ethernet cable is required. There are 2 LED indicators: 1) LNK – Indicates that a connection between the unit’s Ethernet port and an attached device has been made.
D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide v2.2 Back Panel ANTENNA The Blue Sky Network-provided antenna will receive GPS signals as well as transmit/receive Iridium signals through the same channel. Its connector attaches to the Iridium and GPS-tuned antenna. Page 12 of 21...
Please see the power wiring diagram for supplying power to the unit. SERIAL 1 PORT This port is for connecting data loggers to the D1000 unit so that data can be read and transmitted to SkyRouter. Sensor data is accessed on the ground through a web service on the SkyRouter network.
D1000’s default page, the Flight Center. If this does not work, try step 2. 2) If the web browser does not resolve to the default page, try entering “D1000” in the address bar. Move on to step 3 if this does not work.
Webpages FLIGHT CENTER Here you can send 4 special types of GPS reports. After selecting the desired message, the D1000 unit will immediately attempt to send the report. If the message is successfully sent over the Iridium network, you will be returned to the Flight Plan page. If unsuccessful, you will see an error message.
Create text messages on this screen by completing 4 fields: To, Address, Subject, and message body. If sending a message to a user on the Blue Sky Network website, type userID@skyrouter.com in the To field (future versions of the firmware will feature an address book). Example: user1@skyrouter.com.
D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide v2.2 SETTINGS The Settings screen displays various D1000 parameters. A user may change these parameters, then enter the correct password and choose a save option. The Settings password is required in order to make parameter edits on the unit. Change it by completing the required fields on the bottom of the Settings screen.
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Selecting ‘Reset’ will reset all input fields. SkyRouter API Blue Sky Network has developed a packet data API for third-party developers, enabling them to develop messaging applications on top of the SkyRouter platform. Applications, such as Windows XP or Linux, can be developed for sending and receiving messages through the D1000 Ethernet interface.
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D1000 SATCOM Terminal User Guide v2.2 SUPPORT Blue Sky Network is committed to providing the highest level of service and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by email or phone; contact information is available at the bottom of this page.
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