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  • Page 1 ® Capsat Messenger TT-3080A User Manual...
  • Page 3 Thrane & Thrane Thrane & Thrane ® Capsat Messenger TT-3080A User Manual Copyright © Thrane & Thrane A/S ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 4 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Thrane & Thrane A/S. © 2000 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved. Printed in Denmark. Document Number TT98—111882-E. Release Date: 8. June 2000...
  • Page 5 Safety Summary Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. Thrane &...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction................1-1 Description of the service ............2-1 The Capsat Messenger ............3-1 3.1 Hardware interfaces ............3-2 3.2 The handset ..............3-5 3.3 SIMM card................ 3-9 3.4 PCMCIA card ..............3-10 3.5 Handling of the battery pack .........
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Table of Contents 6.7.1 Tel. numbers............6-9 6.7.2 Route incoming..........6-11 6.7.3 Route outgoing ..........6-12 6.7.4 Security..............6-13 6.7.5 Sleep mode............6-16 6.7.6 MMI setup ............6-17 6.7.7 RS-232 parameters..........6-18 6.8 Status................6-18 Advanced functions..............7-1 Configuration Software.............8-1 Technical Specifications ............9-1 9.1 Interfaces .................9-1 9.1.1 Antenna ...............9-1 9.1.2...
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction Congratulations with your TT-3080A Capsat Messenger. This terminal makes it possible for you to communicate from any country in the world by utilising the Global Area Network service established by Inmarsat. This service supports high speed data (64 kbit/s circuit switched and packet data) and high quality voice as well as inexpensive voice, data and fax services.
  • Page 12 Introduction Introduction Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces writing this manual). Please see seperate software release note’s which describe what is available in which software version. Page Page 1-2 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 13: Description Of The Service

    Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces Description of the service Description of the service Description of the service Description of the service The Inmarsat Global Area Network service is based on 4 geo- stationary satellites situated above the equator. Geo-stationary means that the satellites are always situated above the same position of the earth.
  • Page 14 Description of the service Description of the service Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces services supported Global Area Network encompasses • High speed services (64 kbit/s) • 64 kbit/s universal data • 56 kbit/s universal data • Speech • 3.1 kHz audio •...
  • Page 15 Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces Description of the service Description of the service The mini-M voice mini-M voice service is only for voice and the voice transmitted over the satellite is subject to a compression and decompression process which makes it possible to reduce the normally needed transmission bandwidth from 64 kbit/s into 2,4 kbit/s.
  • Page 16 Description of the service Description of the service Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces Making calls from a Global Area Network terminal is also equal to making international calls as the country code always has to be dialled. Page Page 2-4 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 17: The Capsat Messenger

    Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The terminal contains the following system components: • TT-3038A Capsat Messenger Electronics Unit • TT-3620D Capsat Messenger Handset • TT-3686C Capsat Messenger NiMH Batte(supplied as default) •...

  • Page 18: Hardware Interfaces

    The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces therefore important that no persons or animals are within the safety distance. The battery pack must be handled in a certain way, please see the details in section 3.5 Handling of the battery pack. If another DC-source is used and/or another non-Thane &...
  • Page 19 Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The handset handset is one of the ways to setup the terminal and it can be used to make or receive phone calls utilising one of the following services: • Speech •...
  • Page 20 The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger Hardware interfaces Hardware interfaces The ISDN interface ISDN interface can be used for connection of ISDN equipment – data as well as voice/picture based equipment (phones, audio codecs or video conferencing equipment). The following services may be used: •...

  • Page 21: The Handset

    The handset The handset The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The printer function makes it possible to print different internal settings of the terminal (phone book for example) by means of the handset. The serial printer is assumed to be connected at the RS-232 interface when activating a print.
  • Page 22 The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The handset The handset Indicator Meaning Power Lit when the terminal is on (flashes in sleep mode, see section 6.7 Phone setup) Alarm Lit if an alarm is present. See section 6.8 Status. Ring Flashes when ringing.
  • Page 23 The handset The handset The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger A number of key’s do have a 2 function. A total overview of these are given in the following table. Function Toggle audio interface between handset microphone/speaker and audio input/ouput Enter the top level of the menu system.
  • Page 24 The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The handset The handset The keypad can be in normal (numeric) mode or alpha mode. Normal mode is used to enter digits (phone numbers) whereas alpha mode is used to enter letters (names in the phone book). The F is used to switch between the two modes and the display indicates if in alpha mode.

  • Page 25: Simm Card

    SIMM card SIMM card The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger The following table shows the function of the keys, which are used to utilise the menu system. The menu system is entered by pressing ]J. A description of all menus is given in section 6 Basic functions.

  • Page 26: Pcmcia Card

    The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger PCMCIA card PCMCIA card PCMCIA card PCMCIA card No PCMCIA cards are yet supported. Handling of the battery pack Handling of the battery pack Please observe that the battery pack is sensitive to how it is charged and discharged.
  • Page 27 Charge indicator Charge indicator The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger Constant green light : Fast charging. Charge time is approx. 3h for NiMH and 2h for NiCd. Slow flashing green light: Charge pending. This happens when the battery voltage is too low, i.e. below approx. 10V. Low battery voltage can occur if the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
  • Page 28 The Capsat Messenger The Capsat Messenger Charge indicator Charge indicator Page Page 3-12 3-12 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Charge indicator Charge indicator Getting started Getting started Getting started Getting started Connect the different parts of the Capsat Messenger and insert the SIMM card if you have this. Take care to insert the SIMM card face down: The SIMM Card Take care to insert the SIMM card face down: The SIMM Card is inserted with the golden contact area pointing is inserted with the golden contact area pointing upwards...

  • Page 30: Select Satellite

    Getting started Getting started Select satellite Select satellite In order to install the terminal correctly, and to establish a connection via the Global Area Network the following steps must be followed: • Select a satellite region/area dependent on your position. •...

  • Page 31: Pointing The Antenna

    Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna Getting started Getting started If two or more satellites can be “seen” the best of them is the one with the highest elevation. Read elevation/azimuth on the coverage maps at your position on earth. Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna Se either chapter 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 for detailed information,...
  • Page 32 Getting started Getting started Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna The frictional joint between antenna-part and bracket will make sure that the angle between the two are kept fixed after manual adjustment of the angle is finished. By using the compass on the front of the antenna adjust the antenna so that azimuth and elevation approximately fits the read values on the coverage maps.
  • Page 33 Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna Getting started Getting started 13Jun00 13Jun00 Page Page 4-5...
  • Page 34 Getting started Getting started Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna Page Page 4-6 13Jun00 13Jun00...
  • Page 35 Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna Getting started Getting started 13Jun00 13Jun00 Page Page 4-7...
  • Page 36 Getting started Getting started Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna Remember to move the two slides at the top of the antenna Remember to move the two slides at the top of the antenna aside before folding the antenna. aside before folding the antenna. The frictional joint between antenna-part and bracket will make sure that the angle between the two are kept fixed after manual adjustment of the angle is finished.

  • Page 37: Pointing The 3008B Antenna

    Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna Getting started Getting started 4.2.2 Pointing the 3008B Antenna Below is shown an overview of the optional 3008B Big Dish antenna, which consists of a flat planar antenna element and a supporting frame. The HPA-LNA is mounted on the back of the antenna element.
  • Page 38 Getting started Getting started Pointing the antenna Pointing the antenna or lowering the antenna panel and locking it by means of the two brass knobs. The elevation markings on the side of the frame will assist in setting the correct position. Use the audible signal strength indicator on the telephone to search for the maximum signal.

  • Page 39: Ncs/Les Connectivity

    NCS/LES connectivity NCS/LES connectivity Getting started Getting started NCS/LES connectivity NCS/LES connectivity After setting up the antenna turn on the terminal by pressing the H key. If the terminal is protected by a PIN code (PIN1, security is described more in detail in section 6.7.4 Security), you will be prompted to enter the PIN-code on the handset before you can proceed.
  • Page 40 Getting started Getting started NCS/LES connectivity NCS/LES connectivity operator for this ocean region. This is done in the Satellite setup menu which is described in more detail in section 6.6 Satellite setup. Page Page 4-12 4-12 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 41: Making Calls

    Calling the terminal Calling the terminal Making calls Making calls Making calls Making calls After having configured and made the terminal ready for operation as described in the previous section it can used to make calls and to receive calls. Calling the terminal Calling the terminal Calling the terminal or a device connected to the terminal is...

  • Page 42: Call From Handset

    Making calls Making calls Call from handset Call from handset by a number indicating the hardware interface. The hardware interfaces have the following numbers or local extensions: Handset 2-wire 2-wire 2 RS232 ISDN It is possible to address a specific device on the ISDN interface if more devices are connected in parallel to this interface.

  • Page 43: Call From Connected Phone

    Call from connected phone Call from connected phone Making calls Making calls The phone book can be used to dial from either by selecting an entry in the phone book and then press I or by using the short code. In the latter situation press S followed by the short code. Pressing I afterwards will establish the call.

  • Page 44: Call From Connected Fax

    Making calls Making calls Call from connected fax Call from connected fax Call from connected fax Call from connected fax Fax calls can be made whether or not the fax has got a keypad. Making calls from a fax (with keypad) connected to either one of the analog 2w interfaces are done as international calls followed by U.

  • Page 45: Call Via Rs-232

    Call via RS-232 Call via RS-232 Making calls Making calls Press either c or d depending on your selection and then press the start-button on the fax. To hang up after faxing is done on proper key on the fax. See the users manual for the fax.

  • Page 46: Call Via Usb

    Making calls Making calls Call via USB Call via USB ATH<CR> There are special AT-commands to setup certain parameters relevant for data transmission via the Global Area Network. Please see appendix ? If the attached data device does not have a AT-command capability the handset keypad can be used.

  • Page 47: Basic Functions

    Top level menu Top level menu Basic functions Basic functions Basic functions Basic functions Top level menu Top level menu The different functions of the terminal are divided into the following categories, which follow the menu-structure on the handset: • Phone Book •...

  • Page 48: Phone Book

    Basic functions Basic functions Phone Book Phone Book The Mailbox Mailbox menu gives the possibility to inspect if a short voice mail has been stored for you while the terminal was inaccessible. It requires that the LES operator used supports this service. The Sat.

  • Page 49: Help Desk

    Help Desk Help Desk Basic functions Basic functions The name can hold from 0 to 16 characters The list of entries in the phone book is sorted according to short code. An entry in the phone book is displayed as short code and name if in alpha mode or as short code and telephone number if in normal mode.

  • Page 50: Call Log

    Basic functions Basic functions Call log Call log Editing/inserting and deleting entries is done in exactly the same way as with the phone book, but it can only be done if the MES PIN2 pin-code is known. Normally this is only known by the ISP. See section 6.7.4 Security for detailed information about this.

  • Page 51: Mailbox

    Mailbox Mailbox Basic functions Basic functions In the Log to prn Log to prn menu it is here possible to select between the following ways to automatically print. • Full log • Each call If Full log Full log is selected the call log will automatically be printed when the log reaches 100 entries, maximum for.

  • Page 52: Satellite Setup

    Basic functions Basic functions Satellite setup Satellite setup SIMM card. Mailbox messages received with the SIMM card inserted will be deleted when the card is removed from the terminal. Satellite setup Satellite setup This menu is used to select area and LES operator. It contains the following sub menus: •...
  • Page 53 Satellite setup Satellite setup Basic functions Basic functions number for each LES in the list – number 1 will appear first in the default LES list. These lists can only be read and changed when the terminal is in contact with the NCS – receiving the signal from the NCS. And the allowed LES operators can only be marked when PIN2 is known –...

  • Page 54: Phone Setup

    Basic functions Basic functions Phone setup Phone setup Phone setup Phone setup The Phone setup menu has got the following sub menus: • Tel. numbers • Route incom. • Route outg. • Security • Sleepmode • Reset setup • MMI setup (Man Machine Interface) •...

  • Page 55: Tel. Numbers

    Phone setup Phone setup Basic functions Basic functions The Security Security menu is used to insert/edit/activate/deactivate PIN codes and to confine the usage in different ways. An example is that only phone-numbers stored in the phone book may be dialled. The Sleepmode Sleepmode menu is used to enable/disable the sleep mode functions, which save battery power and thus prolong the standby...
  • Page 56 Basic functions Basic functions Phone setup Phone setup • mini-M voice • mini-M fax • mini-M data • Speech • 3.1 kHz audio • 64 kbit/s UDI (Universal Data Interface) • 56 kbits UDI • IPDS • Print In each menu all IMN’s associated with a specific service should be inserted.

  • Page 57: Route Incoming

    Phone setup Phone setup Basic functions Basic functions Service ID – range mini-M voice 1-15 mini-M fax 17-31 mini-M data 33 – 47 Speech 145 – 159 3.1 kHz Audio 97 – 111 64 kbit/s UDI 81-95 56 kbit/s UDI 113 –...

  • Page 58: Route Outgoing

    Basic functions Basic functions Phone setup Phone setup It is possible to route one IMN to more interfaces. With the exception that the same IMN can not be routed simultaneously to both analog 2-wire interfaces (RJ11 interfaces). The print-menu is used to printed all this information to the RS- 232 interface.

  • Page 59: Security

    Phone setup Phone setup Basic functions Basic functions Activating the print-menu will imply that all information herein will be printed to the RS-232 interface. 6.7.4 Security The Security menu has got the following submenus: • PIN codes • Allowed Dial •...
  • Page 60 Basic functions Basic functions Phone setup Phone setup Note that the terminal can be protected by PIN1 after it has been turned on and entered the first time. This is done by pressing ]K on the handset keypad. The next who tries to use the terminal will be prompted to enter the PIN1 code.
  • Page 61 Phone setup Phone setup Basic functions Basic functions SIMM lock PIN code is present in the terminal just press C when prompted for the SIMM lock PIN code. The Allowed Dial Allowed Dial menu gives the possibility to enter a number of “masks”...

  • Page 62: Sleep Mode

    Basic functions Basic functions Phone setup Phone setup In the STU menu STU menu it is possible to enable/disable the STU-option. This requires a special Thrane and Thrane PIN-code, which follows the STU option. The SIMM lock SIMM lock menu is used to specify whether the terminal is locked to operate with SIMM cards or not.

  • Page 63: Mmi Setup

    Phone setup Phone setup Basic functions Basic functions The sleep mode gives the possibility to prolong the standby time without loosing the ability of receiving or making phone calls. The terminal turns off everything unnecessary, which includes the display and key illumination. In normal sleep mode the terminal wakes up instantly when activating a key.

  • Page 64: Rs-232 Parameters

    Basic functions Basic functions Status Status The Date Date and Time Time menu is used to read and eventually set the internal clock and calendar (date: yyyy-mm-dd, time: hh:mm). The time is used as time-stamp for the call and alarm log and it is recommended to enter UTC so that the chronological order is maintained even though travelling between time zones.
  • Page 65 Status Status Basic functions Basic functions • Alarm log Single entries in the Alarm log can be deleted by selecting the entry and the pressing GF. The total contents of the Alarm log is deleted by pressing GF when the cursor indicates that entries can be selected by pressing C.
  • Page 66 Basic functions Basic functions Status Status Page Page 6-20 6-20 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 67: Advanced Functions

    Status Advanced functions Advanced functions Advanced functions Advanced functions To be defined. 13Jun00 13Jun00 Page Page 7-1...
  • Page 68 Advanced functions Advanced functions Status Status Page Page 7-2 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 69: Configuration Software

    Status Configuration Software Configuration Software Configuration Software Configuration Software The PC Configuration Software requires a PC running either Windows 95/98 (32 bit systems) or Windows NT. The Configuration software gives the possibility to configure the terminal by using a PC instead of using the handset menu system. The Configuration software communicates with the terminal via the RS-232 interface.
  • Page 70 Configuration Software Configuration Software Status Status Page Page 8-2 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Interfaces Interfaces 9.1.1 Antenna Please observ that the antenna cable carries the RF-signals as well as power for the HPA/LNA front end situated in the antenna. The antenna cable may as maximum have a cable loss of 10 dB at 1.66 GHz and a DC resistance of maximum 0.7 Ohm.

  • Page 72: Handset Interface

    Technical Specifications Technical 9.1.3 Handset interface The pin out of the handset interface connector is as follows: Pin no. Pin Function Signal Direction + earpiece Output - earpiece Output + microphone Input - microphone Input + 5 V Output Input Serial Data Bidirectional - Serial Data,...

  • Page 73: Isdn

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications 9.1.5 ISDN The pin out is as follows: Pin no. Pin Function Signal Direction  Not used Not used  Input Output Output Input  Not used  Not used 9.1.6 RS-232 interface The RS-232 is a DCE type of interface and the signals are as follows: Pin Number Pin Function...

  • Page 74: Usb

    Technical Specifications Technical 9.1.7 To be written. 9.1.8 Audio input/output To be written. Specifications Specifications General: Meets or exceeds current and proposed INMARSAT General: Meets or exceeds current and proposed INMARSAT specifications for Inmarsat-phone spot-beam operation. specifications for Inmarsat-phone spot-beam operation. Antennas: Directional patch array antennas.
  • Page 75 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Audio Output Audio Output: Headphone stereo jack, 48W, Ø 3.5mm. SIMM Card Interface SIMM Card Interface: Standard plug for user PID card, ISO-7816. PCMCIA Interface PCMCIA Interface: Type II, 3.3 volt, max 300 mA. USB Interface USB Interface: USB slave interface.
  • Page 76 Technical Specifications Technical Vibration Survival: Vibration Survival Random 5-20 Hz 0.05 g²/Hz, 20-150 Hz -3dB/Oct. (1.7g RMS). Mechanical Shock: 20g/11ms half-sine. Mechanical Shock G/T: -7 dB/K minimum. EIRP: EIRP: Mini-M: 8-14 dBW in 2 dB steps. HSD: 19-25 dBW in 2 dB steps. Antenna Cable: Antenna Cable max.
  • Page 77 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Dimension of 3008B Antenna Dimension of 3008B Antenna: HxWxD Closed: 558mm x 570mm x 63mm HxWxD Opened: 576mm x 570mm x 558mm Weight of 3008B Antenna Weight of 3008B Antenna: 4.2 Kg. 13Jun00 13Jun00 Page Page 9-7...
  • Page 78 Technical Specifications Technical Page Page 9-8 13Jun00 13Jun00...

  • Page 79: Azimuth And Elevation

    Azimuth and Elevation Azimuth and Elevation Azimuth and Elevation Azimuth and Elevation 13Jun00 13Jun00 Page Page 10-9 10-9...
  • Page 80 Azimuth and Elevation Azimuth Page Page 10-10 10-10 13Jun00 13Jun00...
  • Page 81 Azimuth and Elevation Azimuth and Elevation 13Jun00 13Jun00 Page Page 10-11 10-11...
  • Page 82 Azimuth and Elevation Azimuth Page Page 10-12 10-12 13Jun00 13Jun00...

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