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EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Major Fault Alarm and the Phone is Hot
• A major fault is indicated. When either of the CH or GEN
lights are Steady Red.
• If the phone has been exposed to direct sunlight or was not
well ventilated, place the phone in a shaded well ventilated
area, turn off and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
Signal appears weak (RSSI < 5)
• Ensure mast antenna is vertical (vehicle should be
horizontal).
• Check for obstructions overhead, refer to page 77.
• Check that antenna is clean and free from dust, bugs, etc.
• Antenna connection is loose or dirty/wet.
• RSSI approx. 5 expected for aero antenna.
Notes on Installation
Repair, service and installation should be handled only
through an Authorised MobileSat Dealer. DO NOT attempt to
install, service, repair or disassemble your phone as it has no
user serviceable parts and the warranty on the unit will
become void.
Installed Location
The phone will not operate effectively in temperatures greater
than 60ºC so ensure that the phone is not maintained in
direct sunlight, and that ventilation is provided to keep the
phone from overheating.
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EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS
EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS
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Phone turns off by itself
The phone may turn off by itself for the following reasons:
• over/under voltage.
• over/under temperature.
• ignition turned off.
• horn alert timer shutdown.
• RTS line of data cable may have deactivated.
• internal fault detected.
If the Optus MobileSat S2 fails to operate correctly, or the
handset buttons or display indicate problems, you should
power down the unit using the handset's
ignition) and then remove the POWER & HANDSET connector
from the unit. Do Not remove the POWER & HANDSET
connector from the unit while the handset display is still
active, since any recent changes will not be saved. If the
Optus MobileSat S2 does not recover consult your Dealer.
button (or
PWR
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