Section Iv - System Operation; System Operation; Data Operation - Iridium Pilot BUG1501 User Manual

Section IV – System Operation

4.0 System Operation

Now that the system has been set up and configured, it is ready for use. This chapter provides details on how to
use the Iridium Pilot system.

4.1 Data Operation

Prior to operation, the Iridium Pilot unit must be installed, provisioned, and switched on.
All status lights should be nominal.
• Power LED must be green. Power is being supplied to the BDE and it is switched on.
• Status LED is amber. BDE and ADE can communicate and are sitting idle. This light will turn green once the
unit goes online.
• Signal LED is amber or green. The unit can "see" the satellite network. A red signal light indicates no signal.
• GPS LED is green. The unit has received the necessary GPS information required to operate.
• Data and Voice port lights are green. Provisioning details have successfully been received from the network
and access to the service has been granted. If the unit has been denied access then the lights will be amber.
Accessing the Web
As long as your data port is provisioned and the proper physical connections made, access the Internet simply
by starting your web browser. The IBSU allows you complete functionality to upload and download data, web
pages, and email. Note: Large files or graphic intense web pages will take longer to transfer or display.
Note: Configuring the system and full diagnostics can only be done by the System Administrator and requires
a login password. The default user name and password is "admin". Change the password if desired.
Important
The Iridium Pilot unit supports "connect on demand" and will make a connection across the Iridium network if
a data device tries to access an address outside the local area network. It is the user's responsibility to secure
the system from outside access. Ensure proper security (e.g.: firewall, virus protection, encryption) is in place
before using the system.
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