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  • Page 1 Nera F33 Getting Started...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Information available ........28 Switching ON ............ 11 Alarm ............... 28 Nera ISDN Handset ........... 11 TELEFAX SERVICE ........ 29 Nera F33 starts up ........... 12 General ............29 Making a call ........... 12 Limitations ............29 Redialing ............13 Installation ............
  • Page 4 ISDN connectors ........... A-14 TERMINAL IDENTITIES ......C-1 Cable pinouts ..........A-15 All specifications are subject to change without notice. © Nera SatCom AS, 2005 A MEMBER OF CIRM The Nera F33 terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive. Nera F33...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION General Antenna Unit mounted on tower The Nera F33 satellite terminal provides 4.8 kbps global speech service via the Inmarsat satellite system. Nera F33 offers 9.6 kbps telefax, compressed data service and MPDS (Mobile Packet Data Service)
  • Page 6: Communication Services

    Communication services Control interface The RS-232/RS-422 or USB port allows connection of Global beam service a PC for configuration of the Nera F33 MCU. • Speech: - 4.8 kbps A PC program (vtLite Mobile) 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 F33 - Antenna Unit parts. Nera F33...
  • Page 8 User Guide. Term Id 02 MSN 21 Term Id 01 MSN 20 Term Id 03 MSN 22 Term Id 11 MSN 40 Term Id 21 MSN 60 Term Id 23 MSN 62 Term Id 22 MSN 61 Nera F33...
  • Page 9: Sim Card

    INTRODUCTION ’ CONT SIM card Note! Nera F33 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 ISDN ALPHA ALPHA LIST Figure 6 Holder/cradle wallmounted. Figure 5 Display and keys. Nera F33...
  • Page 11: Switching On

    ’ CONT Switching ON The ON/OFF switch located on the rear panel of the Main Communication Unit switches all basic units of the Nera F33 terminal on/off: • the Nera ISDN Handset • the Main Communication Unit (MCU), and •...
  • Page 12: Nera F33 Starts Up

    Making a call Nera F33 starts up • Nera F33 automatically initializes the system and Dial 00, country code and subscriber number, e.g.: searches for the satellite (handset in Nera Fleet Mode): pqrs pqrs pqrs Use DEL to modify entries: Pressing DEL once, erases one digit.
  • Page 13: Redialing

    "ashore"). and scroll through the phone book: The data are erased when disconnecting the handset or Nera F33 is switched off. LIST To redial calls made: Press the hook key to ALPHA call the selected number:...
  • 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 F33 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 F33

    To call Nera F33 Phone book entry Dial the international prefix (normally 00) followed by The entries in the Nera F33 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

    • The # -key toggles between upper-case and lower-case ALPHA characters. • Names written with none ALPHA Anglo-American characters such as Æ, Ø, Å etc., can only pqrs contain 6 different special ALPHA characters (however, 2 equal wxyz characters count as 1). Nera F33...
  • Page 18: Handset Functions

    GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS Overview MENU Nera F33...
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Overview cont'd MENU Nera F33...
  • 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 F33...
  • Page 21: Satellite Coverage Map

    GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Satellite Coverage Map AOR-W AOR-E AOR–W AOR–E Nera F33...
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Nera F33...
  • 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 F33 identifies itself locally by its MSN number. The first Nera ISDN Handset connected has the...
  • Page 24: Ringer

    ’ CONT Answer beep Ringer Nera F33 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 F33 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 Ports

    8 data bits, no parity and For information on NMEA port, see NMEA-0183 1 stop bit (default) input sources later in this manual. Set flow control to rts/ For information on Compression, see cts (default): Applications > Data Compression on the CD. Nera F33...
  • 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 F33...
  • Page 29: Telefax Service

    Nera TA, or Connecting up BCS iTA. Transmission Telefax calls made by Nera F33 are telefax only. Any Terminal telephone handset connected to the telefax machine Adapter can not be used. To send a fax, use the same dialing sequence as when making a call.
  • Page 30: Data Service

    This mode takes affect when the remote end is prepared for PC serial port communication using the V42bis/44 modem protocol. Nera F33 will compress data if possible. No setup is needed. For more information, see Applications > Data Compression on the CD.
  • Page 31: Operation From Pc

    Connect the PC as indicated on the previous page. The vtLite Mobile program is available on the The vtLite Mobile program allows Nera F33 to be enclosed CD and must be installed on the PC hard operated or configured from a PC, including func- disk.
  • Page 32 Mobile”. 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 F33 Main Communication Unit. See DATA SERVICE.
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    GETTING STARTED MAINTENANCE General No regular maintenance is required of the Nera F33 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 F33...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    GETTING STARTED TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Action 1. The Nera F33 MCU power ON indicator does not light up: 2. The Nera ISDN Handset display freezes or stays completely blank: 3. Nera F33 cannot find the satellite: 4. Low signal reception: 5.
  • Page 35 GETTING STARTED TROUBLESHOOTING ’ CONT Problem Probable cause Action 6. Unsuccessful call: 7. Problems with telefax: Nera F33...
  • Page 36 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 F33...
  • Page 37: List Of Terms

    GETTING STARTED LIST OF TERMS AC Alternating Current system; the Nera F33 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 F33 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

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  • Page 43: Grounding And Strain Relief

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Grounding and strain relief Nera F33...
  • Page 44: Outline Dimensions

    Antenna mast (option) 103145 103202 MAST FLANGE SCALE 1:2 HOLE DIA 9MM DIA 60 MM 100 MM 140 MM 100 MM 140 MM 1500 MM Screw entrance: - max 20mm - min 13mm Max torque 20Nm Weight: 8 kg Nera F33...
  • Page 45 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Main Communication Unit (MCU) Nera ISDN Handset 102309 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.
  • Page 46: Mounting Handset Holder/Cradle

    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 BCS iTA Terminal Adapter Analogue-to-ISDN TA with 2 analogue lines (option) QDGY911912: Weight: 0.2 kg...
  • Page 47: Mcu Connectors

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ cont MCU connectors Rear connector panel ������� ���������� ���������������� ������ ���������������� �������� ���������� �� ������������� ������������ ��������������� ������������������������ ������������ ��������������������� ������������� ����������������� �������� ����������������� Nera F33...
  • Page 48 GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Front connector panel INDICATORS RS-232 NMEA RS-422 ISDN Nera F33 A-10...
  • Page 49: Connecting Up - Examples

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Connecting up - examples MCU - ISDN wall sockets Terminal Adapter Analogue Analogue Nera ISDN DECT Nera ISDN telephone telefax (G3) Handset phone Handset Serial printer Nera F33 A-11...
  • Page 50: Isdn Telephones/Equipment

    GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT ISDN telephones/equipment Nera F33 A-12...
  • Page 51: Isdn Bus Termination

    100 m Single cables: max 5 m Up to 8 ISDN devices can be operated with Nera F33. 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 52: Isdn Wall Socket

    GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT ISDN connectors ISDN ISDN ISDN connector equipment RJ45 ISDN wall socket Nera F33 A-14...
  • Page 53: Cable Pinouts

    9-pin to 25-pin printer cable USB cable 100001 RS-232 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 F33 A-15...
  • Page 54: Serial Printer Settings

    GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Serial printer settings Switch bank 1 SW 1 Switch bank 2 SW 2 Nera F33 A-16...
  • Page 55: 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 F33. The NMEA-0183 (ver. 3.00) input is a 4 - 15 V current loop interface located on the connector panel of the MCU.
  • Page 56: Mounting Connector Type 11N-50-3-54 (For Cable Rg223

    GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting connector type 11N-50-3-54 (for cable RG223) Nera F33 A-18...
  • Page 57: Mounting Connector Type 11N-50-7-5 (For Cables Rg214 Frnc

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting connector type 11N-50-7-5 (for cables RG214 FRNC) Nera F33 A-19...
  • Page 58: Mounting Connector Type 11N-50-10-4

    GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting connector type 11N-50-10-4 (for cable S10172 B-11) Nera F33 A-20...
  • Page 59: Mounting Connector Type 11N-50-12-10

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ’ CONT Mounting connector type 11N-50-12-10 (for cable RF 1/2" 50) Nera F33 A-21...
  • Page 60: 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 TEL1 POWER TEL2 POWER ISDN Analogue telephone (DTMF) Nera Terminal Adapter Example on programming service and MSN on current port...
  • Page 61 GETTING STARTED APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP NERA TA ’ CONT Comments: Assigning MSN to current port Assigning service to a port Nera F33...
  • Page 62: Appendix B - Connecting Up Bcs Ita

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP BCS iTA ISDN port on Nera satellite terminal BCS iTA/2TR Box PIN code: Assigning an MSN number to a port: Analogue 12VDC telephone (DTMF) Configuring a port: Group 3 telefax Nera F33...
  • Page 64: Appendix C - Terminal Identities

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED APPENDIX C - TERMINAL IDENTITIES Term. Id Service Inmarsat services Mini-M F77 F33 F55 Mini-M F33 F55 Mini-M GAN/F77/F55 GAN/F77/F55 GAN/F77/F55 GAN/F77/F55 Nera F33...
  • 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...

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