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- Page 1 SatDOCK RST980 Installation & User Manual Suitable for the Iridium 9505A Portable Satellite Telephone...
- Page 2 8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave, Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA 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
RST980 Installation & User Manual Package Contents Check that your RST980 SatDOCK package contains: 1 x RST980 SatDOCK Docking Station 1 x Hands Free Interface (HFI) module 1 x Speaker 1 x Microphone 1 x Interface Cable (from HFI to SatDOCK) 1 x 3-wire Power cable harness / 2 Fuses 1 x “Iridium Antenna Guide”... -
Page 4: User Information
RST980 Installation & User Manual User information Please record your serial number here for future reference: Model: RST980 Serial no.: This number can be copied from the white label on the SatDOCK Eg. 100A2800... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
RST980 Installation & User Manual Contents Package Contents .....................3 User information......................4 Safety Information .....................6 About BEAM Communications................10 About this equipment....................11 Installation Guidelines ....................14 Installation Procedure....................15 Wiring for Additional Features ...................22 Using the Communication Port ................28 ... -
Page 6: Safety Information
RST980 Installation & User Manual Safety Information Note: Read the following information before installing and using the BEAM RST980 SatDOCK. Your RST980 is a low power docking station for the 9505A handset; when ON, it will charge the 9505A handset whilst docked in the RST980. The design of your RST980 system complies with international safety standards. - Page 7 RST980 Installation & User Manual Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless mobile telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. International agencies have set standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
- Page 8 RST980 Installation & User Manual Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be maintained between a wireless phone’s antenna and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
- Page 9 RST980 Installation & User Manual Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone OFF and do not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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Page 10: About Beam Communications
RST980 Installation & User Manual About BEAM Communications 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 11: About This Equipment
About this equipment This guide outlines the details for installing the Beam SatDOCK in conjunction with an Iridium 9505A Portable Handset. This kit must not be used with any other device other than the Iridium 9505A Handset. Features Full In-vehicle Integration The Beam SatDOCK allows for a quality semi-permanent installation to a vehicle. - Page 12 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL LeoTRAK (Optional) The Beam LeoTRAK terminals provide the latest technology to support various alert, monitoring, messaging and tracking applications. The LeoTRAK intelligent terminals have an inbuilt GPS engine, providing pinpoint accuracy for Tracking & Alert applications.
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Page 13: Equipment Overview
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Equipment Overview Side A Side B... -
Page 14: Installation Guidelines
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Installation Guidelines Wherever you install your equipment, follow these guidelines: The units must be protected from dirt and moisture. Ensure that each mounting surface is strong enough to support the component being mounted to prevent the component from loosening over time. The space around the units is sufficient to allow for cooling. -
Page 15: Installation Procedure
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Guidelines for Electrical Connections The System is designed to operate in negative ground 11-32 volt electrical systems only. The best power connection point for the positive primary power leads is the pos- itive terminal of the vehicle battery. Often, direct connection to the battery is inconvenient, and you may find it easier to connect the positive leads to the starter solenoid. - Page 16 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Installing the SatDOCK Cradle When selecting a location for the SatDOCK cradle, consider these guidelines: Ensure that each mounting surface is strong enough to support the control unit. Mount the handset so that it is within easy reach of the driver during normal vehicle operation.
- Page 17 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Installing Hands Free Interface Unit (HFI) In many vehicles, the best location for these units is on the floor or the rear vertical panel of the trunk compartment. Alternate locations include under the dashboard, under the front or rear seat, or under the rear speaker deck panel. Caution: Always use the supplied mounting hardware for mounting the units.
- Page 18 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL ELECTRICAL LEGEND 1 - RED = +12v (B+) 2 - Black = GND (B-) 3 - Green = Accessory Power (Acc) Radio Mute & Horn Alert: Output that switches to ground when active Connecting the Interface cable and Antenna Adapter 1.
- Page 19 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Installing the Directional Microphone Follow these steps to mount the microphone: 4. installing the microphone cable in a concealed area, where the cable will not get damaged, typically down the drivers A pillar, 5. the microphone can then be simply left exposed to a short distance as per the picture below.
- Page 20 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Selecting a Location for the Microphone The hands-free directional microphone must be properly positioned in the vehicle to ensure optimum performance. When selecting a location for the microphone, consider these guidelines: Mount the microphone near the centre of the vehicle, either on the driver-side sun visor or on the head-liner above the driver.
- Page 21 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Installing the Speaker Follow these steps to mount the speaker: 1. Mount the speaker to the transmission hump or underneath the dashboard on the passenger side. 2. Do not mount the speaker so that it faces the microphone directly or this will cause heavy feedback within the system.
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Page 22: Wiring For Additional Features
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Wiring for Additional Features Convenient On/Off Feature The power cable includes a Green wire which, when connected to sense the status of the vehicle ignition, enables the user of the mobile to conveniently turn the phone on and off with the vehicle ignition. - Page 23 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Preliminary Testing 1. Unpack all components and assemble them on a service bench. 2. Position the antenna several meters from the other components to avoid potential interference. 3. Using a bench power supply in place of the vehicle battery, verify that all components are functioning properly.
- Page 24 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Antenna Operation Please note that earlier firmware versions of the 9505A handset may display a message prompting the user to rotate the antenna. To toggle between enabling / disabling this message when in the SatDOCK, using the keypad on your 9505A handset, type in the following code : *#92# Docking &...
- Page 25 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Mute Functionality & Privacy Mode Mute functionality: The mute function of the SatDOCK, allows the user to mute the uplink (MIC) audio to the 9505A handset whilst docked in the SatDOCK, by simply pressing the Mute button on the face of the SatDOCK.
- Page 26 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Operation of the RST980 SatDOCK 1. Ensure the 9505A handheld is switched off, and the vehicle ignition is off. 2. Remove the antenna from the 9505A handheld 3. Place the handset into the SatDOCK as per the instructions above 4.
- Page 27 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL SatDOCK Interface LED When the vehicle ignition is turned off, the handset will turn off after a delay as follows: The unit will prepare to turn-off phone after the first 5 seconds. The vehicle ignition can be returned to ACC / ON position during this time, and the phone will remain on without phone power dropout.
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Page 28: Using The Communication Port
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Using the Communication Port The Hands-free interface provides the convenience to access data services from anywhere on earth. You should consult your service provider for full details on the availability of this service with your account. RS232 Data Port DB9 Comm Port An RS232 serial data port is available via the “Comm Port”... -
Page 29: Using The Line In/Out
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Using the Line In/Out The Line In/Out pluggable screw-terminal allows interfacing to the vehicles’ existing communications system. The Line audio level of this interface is that of typical equipment being -10dBV, which is about 0.3V. Pinout: Line In/Out 1 (left) = Line In (uplink audio) -
Page 30: Connecting An Intelligent Handset (Optional)
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Connecting an Intelligent Handset (Optional) The Hands-free interface is capable of supporting the use of an optional Intelligent handset. An optional Beam RST970 Intelligent Handset will simply connect to the Hands Free Interface Unit. When connecting the RST970 Intelligent Handset, make sure that the Vehicle Accessories is off and the 9505A handset is off prior to powering on the Intelligent Handset. - Page 31 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Iridium Display Definitions Signal Strength Indicator indicates the strength of the signal from the network. The signal strength indicator appears continuously in the top left hand corner of the display. The more segments displayed in the bar graph, the stronger the signal. Five bars indicate full signal strength.
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Page 32: Power-On Messages
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Power-On Messages Once your phone is powered on, you may see: Message Description The phone is attempting to establish communications with the Searching... satellite network. Your phone is registering with the network. When the process is Registering... -
Page 33: Assuring Quality Of Iridium Service
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Assuring Quality of Iridium Service Iridium is committed to providing subscribers around the world consistent, reliable, quality voice and data access all day every day. The Iridium satellite system is monitored for call performance from numerous locations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in order to achieve this. - Page 34 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL 2. Cabling Using an externally mounted antenna provides an ideal solution for many applications. If you have or plan to install an external antenna, it is very important that the cables used meet the Iridium guidelines established for proper performance. For optimal performance, we recommend using the shortest length of cable and the fewest number of connectors possible.
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Page 35: Specification Summary
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Specification Summary Electrical Power 11-32V DC 2.5A Power Consumption Input Voltage: (Average Current) (HFI and 9505A) Standby Mode 0.58 A 0.27 A Talk/Transmit Mode 0.73 A 0.35 A Standby Mode 0.47 A 0.15 A Talk/Transmit Mode 0.54 A 0.24 A EMC Compliance... - Page 36 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Physical Connection The pin-out of both connectors is described in the following table: Signal Direction Description RST PC Data Carrier Detect RST PC Received Data PC RST Transmitted Data PC RST Date Terminal Ready Signal Ground (Common) RST PC Data Set Ready (CTS and DCD)
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Page 37: Cradle Mounting Dimensionstroubleshooting
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Cradle Mounting Dimensions 52mm 6.2mm 45mm 6.2mm 205mm 77mm 65mm... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems you may encounter while running the HFI and/or SatDOCK. No power on HFI Check power is connected to the interface unit Check the vehicle ignition is in ACC or IGN or ON position Ensure the 9505A Handset had been powered on Ensure the Connector cable to the SatDOCK is firmly fitted Check all the connection cables to and from the interface units... - Page 39 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL The phone will not operate in handheld or in-vehicle mode Check your SIM is inserted correctly in the handset Check your battery is charged Refer to your service provider There a buzzing coming from the in-vehicle unit Check the car radio is switched off whilst on a call Check there is no external interference from outside the vehicle, trains, large machinery, other communication equipment...
- Page 40 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Ensure the signal strength is at 5 bars on the handheld terminal Check your location and for interference Keep in mind that on hands-free calls there may be background interference from environmental noise Remember all satellite network have a slight delay in the call Battery not charging on the cradle Check to make sure that the connector cable is connecting properly Ensure the 12V DC cable has not become loose or disconnected...
- Page 41 RST980 INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Check that the antenna is properly mounted. Check you have connected the Antenna adaptor correctly to the SatDOCK Do you have a clear view of the sky? Did you enter the number in international format? All calls made from the Iridium®...
- Page 42 Check the cable between the HFI and the SatDOCK cradle is secure. Check that the SatDOCK has power. Check that the 9505A handset is seated correctly in the SatDOCK. For additional product support: BEAM Communications Pty Ltd 8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA Web: www.beamcommunications.com...
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Page 43: Beam Warranty Conditions
Customer for the product to which a claim is made. All products manufactured by BEAM Communications are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship in accordance with and subject to the following terms and conditions: 1.
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