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ComCenter-II 'Outdoor' Product Manual
Overview
Unpacking
Preparation
Installation
Operation
Warranty
Appendix
Table of Contents
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Preface .....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Product Features .....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Information ....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Un-Packing ..............................................................................................................................................................................................6
In Case of Damages or Missing Parts ......................................................................................................................................................6
What's Inside the Box ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Tools Required for Installation .................................................................................................................................................................6
Preparation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Pre-Use Testing of Components & Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................7
Accessing Internal SIM Slot ...................................................................................................................................................................7
Installing SIM Card .................................................................................................................................................................................7
Re-Assembling ComCenter Casing .......................................................................................................................................................7
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Attaching Phone and Power ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Activating and Testing System ................................................................................................................................................................8
Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Attaching Bracket to Pole ........................................................................................................................................................................9
Routing Cables .........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Connecting the ComCenter ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Attaching Cable to ComCenter ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Attaching ComCenter to Bracket ..........................................................................................................................................................10
Attaching Power and Phones to Wall Plate .............................................................................................................................................10
Operation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Typical Start-Up Sequence (Overview) ..................................................................................................................................................11
Power-On Confirmation .........................................................................................................................................................................11
Ready-For-Use Confirmation ................................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting To Your Computer Or Network Via Ethernet .........................................................................................................................12
Changing Modes ...................................................................................................................................................................................12
Finding your ComCenter With ASE Device Manager .........................................................................................................................13
Changing the Ethernet Connection Mode Using POTS/RJ-11 .............................................................................................................14
Changing the Ethernet Connection Mode Using Embedded Webpage ...............................................................................................14
Accessing System Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................15
Accessing ComCenter II Settings .........................................................................................................................................................16
Accessing ComCenter II Settings and Features ....................................................................................................................................17
General Use - Voice Calls ...................................................................................................................................................................18
General Use - Text Messaging ............................................................................................................................................................19
General Use - Data Calls ....................................................................................................................................................................19
Special Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................23
Appendix ...............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Status and Error Tones ..........................................................................................................................................................................24
Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................................................25
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................................................................................27
REV-3.0 [3-17-11]
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Table of Contents Overview .........................................2 Contacts ........................................2 Preface ........................................2 Product Features .....................................2 Safety Information ....................................3 Un-Packing ......................................6 In Case of Damages or Missing Parts ..............................6 What’s Inside the Box ....................................6 Tools Required for Installation .................................6 Preparation ......................................7 Pre-Use Testing of Components &... -
Page 2: Overview
For additional information about this Product warranty, repair service, or airtime services, please contact your Service Provider or Point-of-Sale. For additional information about ASE products and services, please contact ASE as follows: Telephone: 480.443.1424 Mail: Applied Satellite Engineering, Inc. Facsimile: 480.452.0971 16559 North 92nd Street, Suite 101 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA Website: www.ase-corp.com... -
Page 3: Safety Information
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Overview PRECAUTIONS: Please read and understand this User’s Manual before installing your ComCenter. Careless or incorrect installation can degrade performance, damage both new and existing equipment, and incur unexpected network airtime charges. - Page 4 ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Overview Safety Information (Continued) 6. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone’s antenna and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
- Page 5 ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Overview Safety Information (Continued) 13. Important Notes for PABX System Users If using the ComCenter with a PABX system, the following precautions must be followed to prevent damage to your unit. The ComCenter emulates a standard land-line wall jack and generates the required operating and ringing voltages.
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Page 6: Unpacking
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Unpacking In Case of Damages or Missing Parts Your ComCenter carton should contain everything needed to install the system. If you find that any component (listed below) is missing or damaged, please contact ASE immediately. IMPORTANT: The ASE ComCenter ‘Outdoor’... -
Page 7: Preparation
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Preparation Pre-Use Testing of Components and Connectivity Before spending the time to fully install the Comcenter in its new home, its best to test the components and connectivity while all of the parts are still easily accessible. IMPORTANT: THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE NOT TYPICALLY AN END USER REQUIREMENT, THE SIM CARD SHOULD BE PRE-CONFIGURED (UNLOCKED) AND INSTALLED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER. -
Page 8: Locating Satellite-Viewable Work Area
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Pre-Use Testing of Components and Connectivity (Continued) The next step in the Pre-Use Test Process will be to connect the power and at least one telephone handset. This will allow you to double check that the unit, and your cables, will perform properly once fully installed. -
Page 9: Installation
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Installation Installation Once you have successfully “Pre-Use” tested the ComCenter device, you will be ready to proceed with system instalation. Step-by-Step illustrations for this process are provided below. Attaching Bracket to Pole Attach the ComCenter mounting bracket to the top of a Threaded 1”... -
Page 10: Attaching Cable To Comcenter
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Installation Installation (continued) The next steps in the installation process involve making all of the final cable connections and mounting the ComCenter Outdoor Device to the newly assembled mounting bracket. Attaching Cable to ComCenter Plug the Female end of the communications cable to the underside of the ComCenter... -
Page 11: Operation
Appendix Operation Typical Start-Up Sequence The following guide describes the basic functions of the Applied Satellite Engineering ComCenter. IMPORTANT: Visit www.ase-corp.com for the latest updates. For further information or clarification, Please contact your service provider. Your service Provider’s tech support number should be included with the shipment. -
Page 12: Connecting To Your Computer Or Network Via Ethernet
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER OR NETWORK VIA ETHERNET (RJ-45) The ComCenter II’s Ethernet port provides a powerful IP-addressable data connection to your local area network (LAN) or directly to your computer. For maximum connection flexibility, the ComCenter II supports the following connection options;... -
Page 13: Finding Your Comcenter With Ase Device Manager
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation Finding your ComCenter II with ASE Device Manager The ASE Device Manager utility is included with your ComCenter II on CD-ROM. Install on your host computer and let the ASE Device Manager simplify your network installation. -
Page 14: Changing The Ethernet Connection Mode Using Pots/Rj-11
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation Changing the Ethernet Connection Mode Using POTS/RJ-11: The Ethernet Connection Mode can be changed via the connected POTS/ RJ-11 equipment. Listen to audible beeps to confirm the mode setting. To change mode, take the POTS/RJ-11 phone off-hook and press the following keys;... -
Page 15: Accessing System Settings
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation Accessing System Settings System settings can be accessed and changed in several ways to allow access depending on what interface(s) you are using. Changeable settings include; SmartDial 911 USA Crew ID protected access Captain’s card installed Periodic reporting... -
Page 16: Accessing Comcenter Ii Settings
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation Accessing ComCenter II Settings (RJ-11) OPTION SEQUENCE DESCRIPTION Volume Press *20 and then press 1 through 5 to change the volume level sent Lowest to the handset. Press 1 to adjust the volume to its lowest level, and 5 to adjust it to its highest. -
Page 17: Accessing Comcenter Ii Settings And Features
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation Accessing ComCenter II Settings and Features (Embedded Webpage) Once connected to your network or computer, the ComCenter II’s internal webpages provide access to many features and settings. The images below give a general overview of just a couple of the internal pages where you can access settings and features. -
Page 18: General Use - Voice Calls
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation General Use - Voice Calls ASE’s SmartDial technology makes dialing simple. SmartDial automatically identifies the country code and knows how many digits are required for that country code. Once the correct number of digits have been entered, dialing commences automatically. -
Page 19: General Use - Text Messaging
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation General Use - Text Messaging • Text messaging with ASE SatChat ASE’s powerful and convenient SatChat provides simple SMS text messaging dialogue from any Ethernet connected device such as network computers, wireless laptops, and even iPhones, and iPads. -
Page 20: Special Features
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation SPECIAL FEATURES POTS/RJ-11 PORT This port provides a versatile satellite link to the standard equipment you’re already familiar with. RJ-11 connected equipment can be located more than a mile away from the ComCenter II, solving antenna location problems and minimizing costly antenna runs. - Page 21 ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation SPECIAL FEATURES (continued) EMBEDDED WEB PAGE As an extension of the Ethernet port, the ComCenter II provides unique and power features via its internal, embedded web pages. System information is displayed in the header of all web pages, including; system IMEI, Firmware Versions, Your Phone Number (see setting Your Phone Number below) and the current System Status.
- Page 22 ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation SPECIAL FEATURES (continued) · PORT FORWARDING: IP addresses within the local network of the remote site can be accessed using Port Forwarding by assigning local IP addresses to unique ports. The syntax is WanPort, Local IP address:Port. For example to allow port forward access to a web-server running on local device 192.168.1.52:80, the setup would be 80,192.1.52:80.
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Page 23: Specifications
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Operation SPECIFICATIONS Interface Cable Lengths (Max) Internal Iridium Antenna Specifications RJ-11 (Voice) 8,000 feet Frequency Range 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz Ethernet (Data) 400 feet Return Loss (Min) 9.5 dB (<2:1 VSWR) Power 400 feet (24-36VDC) Gain (Weighted Ave. -
Page 24: Appendix
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Appendix Status and Error Tones (RJ-11/POTS interface only) DESCRIPTION TONE NAME TONE PATTERN Powering Up NOT READY TONE <long tone><bleep>...repeat Initialization Searching for Network NOT READY TONE <long tone><bleep>...repeat Ready to Dial DIAL TONE <continuous dial tone>... -
Page 25: Warranty
ASE Limited Warranty 1. Coverage and Duration Applied Satellite Engineering, Inc. (ASE) warrants that its new satellite subscriber radiotelephone products and accessories (the “Product”) shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (24) months from the date such Product is delivered to the first end-user purchaser or first lessee (the “Purchaser”), or the date such Products are first placed into satellite subscriber service, whichever... - Page 26 ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Warranty ASE Limited Warranty (Continued) h) Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspection and testing to verify any warranty claim. i) Products on which serial numbers or date tags have been removed, altered, or obliterated.
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Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
ComCenter-II ‘Outdoor’ Product Manual Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix Appendix Declaration Of Conformity REV-3.0 [3-17-11]...
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