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Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started C H A N G I N G T H E W A Y W E C O M M U N I C A T E...
  • Page 3 Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Doc no. QLZB 911078 Rev. A 11.99 © Nera Satcom AS, 1999...
  • Page 4 1 milliwatt per square centimetre at the frequencies used in the WORLDCOMMUNICATOR terminal. Accordingly, the operator of the terminal should ensure that the area extending 2 metres from the front of the antenna be kept clear of personnel when the terminal is transmitting.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ......... 28 General .............. 8 Overview ............28 Communication services ........8 Information ............29 WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna ..10 Configure DTE ..........30 Connections ............. 11 Enabling/disabling the DECT base station ..31 Internal battery ..........12 Charging ............

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    SATELLITE COMMUNICATION GETTING STARTED Four satellites are positioned stationary above equator. The satellites provide the coverage shown on the map. The WorldCommunicator searches all satellites as default. The WorldCommunicator provides communication with the public telephone network via satellite; which WorldCommunicator coverage requires free line of sight.

  • Page 7: Applications Example

    APPLICATIONS EXAMPLE GETTING STARTED Video cameras Internet screen phone Digital cameras Videophone Remote network Dial-up networking Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 8: Equipment Description

    An RS-232 port allows connection of a PC for programming of the WorldCommunicator. The WorldCommunicator uses a coax cable to link the two units together. A cordura bag is supplied with A PC program that provides the software to operate the equipment for easy transport.
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ’ CONT Antenna ANTENNA slide locks 3 panels, foldable Antenna Compass angle locks MODEM UNIT LCD display RF transceiver Multibutton switch Connector panel See “Connections” Built-in DECT base station Antenna cable “External power“ Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 10: Worldcommunicator With Fixed Antenna

    EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ’ GETTING STARTED CONT WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna For installation, see “MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA” FIXED ANTENNA MODEM UNIT Built-in DECT base station display Multibutton switch Antenna coax cable Connector panel Standard: See “Connections” QRPM 911091-10000 “External power“ Length 10 m...

  • Page 11: Connections

    • 4.8kbps charging of from PC, • 64kbps compressed internal or software speech speech battery pack. download • 64kbps ISDN • 64kbps data (UDI) speech • 56kbps ISDN data (V110) • 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps) Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 12: Internal Battery

    EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ’ GETTING STARTED CONT Internal battery Nera does not guarantee that the WorldCommunicator will work with a battery not approved by Nera/Nera The battery indicator agent. on the display indi- See also "BATTERY HANDLING". cates the charge level: The amount of shading represents the current charge level.

  • Page 13: Sim Card

    The SIM card carries subscription information from card supplier. your Net service provider on an integrated circuit. The WorldCommunicator used with the SIM card PIN code assumes the identity of the SIM card. The user is prompted for the 4-8 digit Personal...

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    If necessary, slide storm locks into place. Press and hold for 2 secs. Example, PIN no.: 1234 Enter Phone PIN code: use “arrow” buttons to change digit and step to next position. Press when ready. Factory default PIN code = 1 2 3 4 Nera WorldCommunicator...
  • Page 15 The battery will affect the compass reading when the Modem Unit is placed in the frame. Make sure that the antenna cable and plugs are not If necessary, use the compass to determine the jammed when closing the WorldCommunicator. direction. See also “TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR”...
  • Page 16 Note! If no spot beam is found from the current Time in hours:seconds satellite, try another Ocean Region. See spot beam maps on the enclosed CD for additional help. Display light adjustment Press to increase contrast: Press to reduce contrast: Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 17: Connecting The First Isdn Device

    ’ CONT Connecting the first ISDN device For linking DECT The WorldCommunicator will recognize a single handset, see next page. ISDN equipment without any prior programming. Connect the equipment to the ISDN port, and verify that you have a dial tone.

  • Page 18: Linking The First Dect Handset To The Worldcommunicator Dect Base Station

    SETTING UP ’ GETTING STARTED CONT MENU > Enable DECT Self Test 09:46 Starting DECT Basestation 09:46 Open to register Any key to exit 09:46 Registered HndSet 01 for Std. Voice usage Id=02 MSN=01 09:46 Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 19: Selecting Default Net Service Provider

    Make sure that the correct default Inmarsat Net > Set Default Net. service provider has been entered. Configure DTE When using a SIM card, the WorldCommunicator will 09:46 automatically be programmed for all Ocean Regions. The default Net service provider for a satellite (Ocean Region) is automatically used if the user does not select another one when making a call.

  • Page 20: Making A Call

    Calls can be made internally between the connected Call through default Net service provider ISDN and/or DECT equipment. When using the WorldCommunicator for the first The individual MSN number is established with the time in an Ocean Region, make sure that the region Device Manager.

  • Page 21: To Call The Worldcommunicator

    ’ CONT Call through selected Net service provider Telefax call The WorldCommunicator is fully compatible with the world’s leading telefax machines and telefax soft- routes the call via the Net service provider Telenor ware standards. However, transmission may not be (4) in Norway.

  • Page 22: Additional Devices

    PC with ISDN modem for 56 kbps ISDN data service. Valid MSN number: 50 - 59 Analog equipment set for 3.1 kHz audio service (64 kbps). Valid MSN number: 40 - 49 For 4.8 kbps service: Analog/ISDN adapter Valid MSN number: 20 - 29 Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 23: Routing Of Incoming Calls

    MSN number If not programming the Terminal Id and the corre- MSN number and Terminal Id sponding MSN into the WorldCommunicator, all (the Terminal Id is paired with a specific IMN number) periferal devices with the appropriate service will respond to incoming calls.

  • Page 24: Connecting Additional Isdn Devices

    See “Routing of incoming calls”. To open the WorldCommunicator base station for The programming must be done from a PC con- linking of a DECT handset, see “DECT MSN con- nected to the Modem Unit, see "Installing the PC...

  • Page 25: Installing The Pc Program

    GETTING STARTED ADDITIONAL DEVICES ’ CONT Installing the PC program The vtLite program allows the WorldCommunicator functions to be operated or configured from a PC, such as: ISDN RS-232 • Phone book • Traffic log • Precharge • DECT/ISDN configuration For an explanation of the functions, see the “User...

  • Page 26: Isdn Msn Configuration

    Printout Viewer for output to printer or file. Key in MSN number if not using the recommended one. Click to enter number. Note! The MSN number must also be programmed into the ISDN device, see “Connecting additional ISDN devices”. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 27: Dect Msn Configuration

    MSN number, and enter the same the Printout Viewer for output to printer or file. number as Handset Id. Click to continue. Initiate linking of the handset to the built-in DECT base station. To complete the registration, “Linking additional DECT handsets”. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 28: Display Functions

    > Configure DTE Set Default Net > CMC > Information > BT > Enable diagnostics etc. > Disable DECT > Self test Configure DTE > Speed > Format > Flow control > Forward id > Versions > DECT Basestation Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 29: Information

    GETTING STARTED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Information The information function allows checking the various version numbers of the WorldCommunicator: MENU > Information Enable diagnostics 09 : 46 Information > Forward Id Forward Id BD98B4 > Versions > DECT Basestation 09 : 46...

  • Page 30: Configure Dte

    PC. (Speed: 38400 bps. Format: 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Flow control: none.) Configure DTE Speed > Speed No configuration is needed on the WorldCommunicator. > 1200bps Format 2400bps Flow control...

  • Page 31: Enabling/Disabling The Dect Base Station

    09:46 Note! The function is initially used to register the first DECT handset, see “Linking the first DECT hand- set to the WorldCommunicator DECT base station”. Procedure: Press on the WorldCommunicator to enter the MENU, and scroll down to Enable DECT (or Disable DECT if initially On).

  • Page 32: Isdn Efficiency

    The same amount of data takes less time when using ISDN, both for telefax and data transfer. DATA TRANSMISSION FAX TRANSMISSION 2500 64 kbps 2000 28.8 kbps 14.4 kbps 1500 1000 64kbps 14.4kbps 9.6kbps 2.4kbps File size in Mbyte Group 4 fax Group 3 fax Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 33: Battery Handling

    • Weight: approx. 0.45 kg Four green indicators show the charge level. • The WorldCommunicator will only accept a When pressing the charge check button for 2 sec- battery approved by Nera. Contact your Nera onds, 1 - 4 indicators will light accordingly: agent for a list of approved batteries.

  • Page 34: Mounting Fixed Antenna

    MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA GETTING STARTED Outline dimensions Mounting Weight: 4.5 kg (antenna and RF transceiver only) Adjustment screws (90 degree range) U-bolt Pole bracket RF transceiver Coax connector Pole (option) Max dia 120 mm Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GETTING STARTED Problem Probable cause Action 1. The WorldCommunicator • Press the -key for 2 seconds. The Modem Unit is not display does not light up turned ON The battery needs • If needed, connect the universal adapter for recharging powering/charging.
  • Page 36 5. Unsuccessful call attempt: The called party is busy wait for some time and try again. ("Subscriber busy" appears • The WorldCommunicator is not properly in the display). commissioned. Check with the Net service provider. 6. Problems with telefax: Incomplete dialing •...

  • Page 37: List Of Terms

    AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West. MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat system; the WorldCommunicator terminal is an MES for the Azimuth horizontal direction angle between north and, e.g. Inmarsat M4 system; MES may also be called SES (Ship the direction to the satellite.

  • Page 38: To Unplug Antenna Rf Connector

    TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR GETTING STARTED The picture below indicates how to position the frame/hand to easier grab the connector housing. Nera WorldCommunicator...
  • Page 40 Nera SatCom AS PO Box 91, N-1375 Billingstad, Norway Tel: +47 67 24 47 00 Fax: +47 67 24 46 21 Web site: http://www.nera.no e-mail: worldcommunicator@satcom.nera.no C H A N G I N G T H E W A Y W E C O M M U N I C A T E...

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