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Page 1: Getting Started
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting.serial.ports..........27 OPERATION.FROM.HANDSET....10 Information.available......... 28 Switching.ON............. 11 Alarm..............28 Nera.ISDN.Handset........... 11 TELEFAX.SERVICE......... 29 Nera.F55.starts.up..........12 Making.a.call............. 12 General.............. 29 Redialing............13 Limitations............29 Dialing.from.phone.book........13 Installation............29 Incoming.calls.to.handset. - Page 4 APPENDIX C - Serial printer settings ........A-15 TERMINAL IDENTITIES ....... C-1 All specifications are subject to change without notice. © Nera SatCom AS, 2003 A MEMBER OF CIRM The Nera F55 terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive. Nera F55...
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Page 5: Introduction
Map. Antenna Unit The.Nera F Antenna Unit.consists.of: •. Servo.stabilized.antenna.dish.with.RF-Transceiver •. GPS.receiver. •. Radome. •. Optional.tower.or.mast.mounting Main Communication Unit - MCU Main.Communication.Unit. and.Nera.ISDN.Handset The.Nera F Main Communication Unit (MCU). -.which.constitutes.the.major.electronic.part.-.is.de- signed.for.wall.or.desktop.installation. The.MCU.power.input.is.11.-.32VDC... The.maximum.power.requirement.is.approx..110.W. The.MCU.supplies.48.VDC.power.to.the.Antenna. Unit.through.the.coaxial.cable.. Nera ISDN Handset The.handset.keypad.and.built-in.display.allows.dial- Figure.1..Nera.F55.satellite.terminal. ing.and.control.of.the.MCU.and.antenna. -
Page 6: Communication.services
Communication services Control interface The RS-232/RS-422 or USB port allows connection Global beam service of a PC for configuration of the Nera F55 MCU. • Speech: - 4.8 kbps A PC program (vtLite Marine) that provides the soft- ware to operate and configure the MCU is supplied on Spot beam services the enclosed CD (requires at least Windows 98). - Page 7 INTRODUCTION ’ GETTING STARTED CONT Figure 3 Nera F55 - Antenna Unit parts. Nera F55...
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Page 9: Sim.card
INTRODUCTION ’ CONT SIM card Note! Nera F55 can be used with or without SIM card. The Net service provider, however, sometimes The SIM card carries subscription information from requires the use of SIM card. your Net service provider on an integrated circuit. -
Page 10: Operation.from.handset
GETTING STARTED OPERATION FROM HANDSET Figure 6 Holder/cradle wallmounted. Figure 5 Display and keys. Nera F55... -
Page 11: Switching.on
GETTING STARTED OPERATION FROM HANDSET ’ CONT Nera F55... -
Page 12: Nera.f55.Starts.up
• Nera F55 automatically initializes the system and Dial 00, country code and subscriber number, e.g.: searches for the satellite (handset in Nera Fleet Mode): Use DEL to modify entries: Pressing DEL once, erases one digit. Holding the key more than 0.5 See Satellite search second erases the whole number. -
Page 13: Redialing
"ashore"). and scroll through the phone book: The data are erased when disconnecting the handset or Nera F55 is switched off. To redial calls made: Press the hook key to call the selected number: Press the arrow up key... -
Page 14: Incoming.calls.to.handset
ON/OFF: handsfree: • The 1 call is put on hold, and With the Nera ISDN Handset in the 2 is connected. the cradle, the loudspeaker and microphone are ON for handsfree • Toggling between the operation. -
Page 15: Internal.communication
15 via grammed). the selected Net service provider (Telenor=no. 4). When Nera F55 is busy with a satellite link data call, Service calls it is possible to make internal calls. Special information services are accessible with 2-digit service address code. -
Page 16: To.call.nera.f55
To call Nera F55 Phone book entry Dial the international prefix (normally 00) followed by The entries in the Nera F55 phone book may consist 870 and the IMN number, e.g. 00 870 762420510. of maximum 100 numbers. The number/name list is stored in the Main Communication Unit. -
Page 17: Phone.book.editing
Notes: • The # -key toggles between upper-case and lower-case characters. • Names written with none Anglo-American characters such as Æ, Ø, Å etc., can only contain 6 different special characters (however, 2 equal characters count as 1). Nera F55... -
Page 18: Handset
GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS Overview Nera F55... - Page 19 GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Overview cont'd Nera F55...
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Page 20: Satellite.search
When selecting a specific Ocean Region (AOR-W, AOR-E, POR or IOR) the system knows the elevation and will find the satelite fast if visible. The antenna performs an hemispheric search at antenna elevation angles varying within 0º through 90º. Nera F55... -
Page 21: Satellite.coverage.map
GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Satellite Coverage Map Nera F55... - Page 22 GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Nera F55...
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Page 23: Phone.setup
When activated, a click is heard when pressing a key. Active MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number) The keyclick can be turned on/off as follows: When making a call, the device connected to Nera F55 identifies itself locally by its MSN number. The first Nera ISDN Handset connected has the... -
Page 24: Ringer
’ CONT Answer beep Ringer Nera F55 may be set to emit a signal in the handset The tone sound and level when an outgoing call is answered. The signal will heard when the phone also sound when a call is transferred at the remote rings may be selected end. -
Page 25: Backlight.on/Off
GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Backlight On/Off Protocol The display and keypad backlight can be set to: Nera F55 allows selection between the following ISDN protocols: • On, permanently ON • Euro ISDN for connection to equipment conform- •... -
Page 26: Software.version
GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Selecting default Net service provider Software version This function displays the Nera ISDN Handset The default Net service provider for a satellite software version: (Ocean Region) is automatically used when dialing ship-to-shore. Open the MENU:... -
Page 27: Setting.serial.ports
8 data bits, no parity The RS-422 terminal block is now activated for and 1 stop bit (default) connection of e.g. PC using cables of up to 100 m. Set flow control to The RS-232 serial port B is disconnected. rts/cts (default): Nera F55... -
Page 28: Information.available
Display Handset by pressing > Information > Alarms & messages. The indicator continues to be displayed if the alarm condition persists. The red alarm indicator on the MCU (see next page) flashes in step with the alarm indicator in the display. Nera F55... -
Page 29: Telefax.service
For installation of the Nera Terminal Adapter, see Appendix Transmission Telefax calls made by Nera F55 are telefax only. Any telephone handset connected to the telefax machine can not be used. To send a fax, use the same dialing sequence as when making a call. -
Page 30: Data.service
GETTING STARTED DATA SERVICE Data transmission Nera F55 provides access to the international ISDN/PSTN network data services through its built-in modem capability. The service is suitable for applications such as high-speed file transfer, video, e-mail and internet. The transmisson rate over the satellite is 64 kbps, and any standard PC with a serial port can be used. - Page 31 RS232B / RS422 • Internet/intranet • • Navigational updates No configuration is needed! • Vessel telemetry transmission Dial number **94# to set up an MPDS call. • Database queries See the MPDS application on the Nera F55 CD. • E-commerce Nera F55...
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Page 32: Operation.from.pc
Connect the PC as indicated on the previous page. The vtLite Marine program is available on the The vtLite Marine program allows Nera F55 to be enclosed CD and must be installed on the PC hard operated or configured from a PC, including func- disk. - Page 33 Marine”. Allow files to load on to the PC hard disk. The installation of the program starts automatically when files have been loaded. Connect the serial cable between the PC serial port and one of the RS-232 ports on the Nera F55 Main Communication Unit. See DATA SERVICE.
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Page 34: Maintenance
GETTING STARTED MAINTENANCE General No regular maintenance is required of the Nera F55 satellite terminal. It is recommended, however, to clean the antenna radome every once in a while. The realtime clock is automatically updated by the built-in GPS. Nera F55... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
GETTING STARTED TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Action 1. The Nera F55 MCU power ON indicator does not light up: 2. The Nera ISDN Handset display freezes or stays completely blank: 3. Nera F55 cannot find the satellite: 4. Low signal reception: 5. - Page 36 GETTING STARTED TROUBLESHOOTING ’ CONT Problem Probable cause Action 6. Unsuccessful call: 7. Problems with telefax: Nera F55...
- Page 37 GETTING STARTED TROUBLESHOOTING ’ CONT Problem Probable cause Action 8. No GPS: "Beam selection failed" "Not ready for call" 9. Problems with data communication: 10.Routing of calls: 11.Problem with local calls: 12.Problem with call transfer Nera F55...
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Page 38: List.of.terms
GETTING STARTED LIST OF TERMS AC Alternating Current system; the Nera F55 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East. on aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station). -
Page 39: Appendix A - Installation
Access to the interior of the equipment - USB Standard cable shall be made by a Nera qualified technician only. - RS-232 Standard cable The equipment should preferably be installed by a - RS-422 100 m 0.22 mm... -
Page 40: Location Of Antenna Unit
Any obstruction will cause blind sectors, resulting in sources, or in such a position that the source (e.g. radar signal degradation or even loss of communication antenna) radiates directly into the Nera F55 antenna. with the satellite. The Antenna Unit should be separated as far as... -
Page 41: Coax Cable
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Page 42: Connecting Up
Connecting up ������� ���� ������ ���������������� ��������� �������� ���������� �� ������������ ������������������ ��� ��������������� ������������������������ ������������ ��� ��������������������� �������������������� �� ������ ���� ���� ���� ���������������� ����� �������� �������� ��� ������������� ������������� ������������� ������������� ���������� ���������� ���� ������ ��������������������� Nera F55... -
Page 43: Outline Dimensions
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Outline dimensions Radome 103145 Screw entrance: - max 20 mm - min 13 mm Weight: 15 kg Nera F55... - Page 44 GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Main Communication Unit (MCU) Nera ISDN Handset 103138 101654 Weight: 0.3 kg Handset holder/cradle QSXA911394 Important! Ensure free space of at least 10 cm arround the MCU for adequate cool- ing, and to allow removal of the unit for service.
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Page 45: Mounting Handset Holder/Cradle
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting handset holder/cradle ISDN wall socket (option) 102176 Nera Terminal Adapter Analogue-to-ISDN TA with 2 analogue lines (option) QDGY911914 Weight: 0.1 kg Weight: 0.2 kg Nera F55... -
Page 46: Mcu Connectors
GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ cont MCU connectors Rear connector panel ������� ���������� ���������������� ������ ���������������� �������� ���������� �� ������������� ������������ ��������������� ������������������������ ������������ ��������������������� ������������� ����������������� �������� ����������������� Nera F55... - Page 47 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Front connector panel Nera F55...
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Page 48: Connecting Up - Examples
GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Connecting up - examples Nera F55 A-10... -
Page 49: Isdn Telephones/Equipment
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT ISDN telephones/equipment Nera F55 A-11... -
Page 50: Isdn Bus Termination
100m Single cables: max 5m Up to 8 ISDN devices can be operated with Nera F55. ISDN bus termination When longer than 10 metres, the end of the ISDN bus must be terminated by two resistors as shown below. Only one bus/termination per MCU. -
Page 51: Isdn Wall Socket
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT ISDN connectors ISDN wall socket Nera F55 A-13... -
Page 52: Cable Pinouts
QRPM 911033-2000 ( 2 m) 9-pin to 25-pin printer cable USB cable 100001 Note! If using the standard 9 pin female-to-25 pin male printer cable QRPM911010/5000, apply a 9 pin male-to- 9 pin male adapter for connection to the MCU. Nera F55 A-14... -
Page 53: Serial Printer Settings
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Serial printer settings Nera F55 A-15... -
Page 54: Nmea-0183 Input Sources (Complies With Iec 61162-1
If the primary source is not receiving GPS signals, the external GPS input will be used (if enabled). NMEA-0183 input is not required for operation of Nera F55. The NMEA-0183 (ver. 3.00) input is a 4 - 15 V current loop interface located on the connector panel of the MCU. -
Page 55: Mounting Connector Type 11N-50-3-54 (For Cable Rg223
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting connector type 11N-50-3-54 (for cable RG223) Nera F55 A-17... -
Page 56: Mounting Connector Type 11N-50-7-5 (For Cables Rg214 Frnc
GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting connector type 11N-50-7-5 (for cables RG214 FRNC) Nera F55 A-18... -
Page 57: Mounting Connector Type 11N-50-10-4
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting connector type 11N-50-10-4 (for cable S10172 B-11) Nera F55 A-19... - Page 58 GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Nera F55 A-20...
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Page 59: Appendix B - Connecting Up Nera Ta
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP NERA TA ISDN port on Nera satellite terminal Nera Terminal Adapter Nera F55... - Page 60 GETTING STARTED APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP NERA TA ’ CONT Comments: Nera F55...
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Page 61: Appendix B - Connecting Up Bcs Ita
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP BCS iTA ISDN port on Nera satellite terminal PIN code: Assigning an MSN number to a port: Configuring a port: Nera F55... -
Page 63: Appendix C - Terminal Identities
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX C - TERMINAL IDENTITIES Nera F55... - Page 66 Nera ASA Nera SatCom AS Bergerveien 12, PO Box 91 N-1375 Billingstad, Norway Tel: +47 67 24 47 00 Fax: +47 67 24 46 21 www.nera.no...