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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: Getting Started

    Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Doc no. QLZB 911078 Rev. B2 09.2000 © Nera Satcom AS, 2000...
  • 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

    Grouping ISDN and DECT ........ 29 General .............. 8 Collect call to all DECT handsets ..... 30 Communication services ........8 WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna .... 10 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS .......... 31 Connections ............11 Overview ............31 Internal battery ..........12 Configure DTE ..........

  • Page 6: Satellite Communication

    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

    MSN the equipment for easy transport. (Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit. The total weight of the WorldCommunicator is 4.2 kgs (including battery). Control interface The RS-232 or USB port allows connection of a PC for configuration of the WorldCommunicator.
  • Page 9 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ’ GETTING STARTED 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

    GETTING STARTED Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 11: Connections

    • 64kbps internal • 64kbps data • software • 64kbps speech speech service (UDI) battery pack. download • 64kbps data • 64kbps data service (UDI) service (UDI) • 56kbps data service (V110) • 64kbps audio service (3.1kHz) 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

    ’ GETTING STARTED CONT SIM card Note! The WorldCommunicator can be used with or without SM card. The Net service provider, however, The SIM card carries subscription information from often requires the use of SIM card. your Net service provider on an integrated circuit.

  • 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 If necessary, use the compass to determine the Modem Unit is placed in the frame. direction. Make sure that the antenna cable and plugs are not jammed when closing the WorldCommunicator. coverage map at the beginning of the manual. See also CD: Additional manuals>Coverage...
  • Page 16 Press to increase contrast: the antenna angle locks. Note! It is recommended that the signal strength reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) should be at least 420 for 4.8 kbps speech communication, and 520 for Press to reduce contrast: other services. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 17: Connecting The First Isdn Device

    ’ GETTING STARTED CONT Connecting the first ISDN device The WorldCommunicator will recognize a single ISDN equipment without any prior programming. Connect the equipment to the ISDN port, and verify that you have a dial tone. If no extension number (MSN, see ”LIST OF...

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

    DECT base station. After a while, the base station is “Open to register” Open to register the first handset. Link the DECT handset to the WorldCommunicator Any key to exit DECT base station as described below. (See also the 09:46 manual enclosed with the DECT phone or on the CD.)

  • Page 19: Selecting Default Net Service Provider

    MENU > 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 software routes the call via the Net service provider Telenor standards. However, transmission may not be possi- (4) in Norway.

  • Page 22: Additional Devices

    Valid MSN number: 20 - 29 PC(s) for operation and configuration When set for 64kbps speech service. of the WorldCommunicator. Valid MSN number: 30 - 39 Alternative use: 64kbps data service, refer to CD: PC with ISDN modem set for 64kbps data service, or Group 4 fax.

  • Page 23: Routing Of Incoming Calls

    MSN number If not programming the Terminal Id and the corre- and Terminal Id MSN number sponding MSN into the WorldCommunicator, all (the Terminal Id is paired with periferal devices with the appropriate service will a specific IMN number) respond to incoming calls.
  • Page 24 64kbps speech 602420513 FaxGr.4 MSN60 64kbps data 602420514 Data MSN63 64kbps data 602420515 FaxGr.3/TA MSN40 3.1/64 audio 602420518 Peter/TA MSN41 3.1/64 audio 602420519 Data MSN61 64kbps data 602420515 Router MSN62 64kbps data 602420516 Chris MSN01 4.8kbps speech DECT 762420517 Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 25: Routing Of Incoming Calls (Examples)

    Linking additional DECT handsets Up to 8 units can be connected to the ISDN interface. Up to 12 DECT handsets may be registered with the (The WorldCommunicator can provide a maximum of base station. 2.5 W.) The handsets must be programmed with an MSN...

  • Page 26: Installing The Pc Program

    ADDITIONAL DEVICES ’ GETTING STARTED 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...

  • Page 27: Isdn Msn Configuration

    The correct type of service appears: • 4.8 kbps standard speech service • 64 kbps speech service • 64kbps audio service (3.1 kHz) • 56 kbps data service (V110) • 64 kbps data service (UDI) If required, select another service. Click to continue. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 28: Dect Msn Configuration

    GETTING STARTED Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 29: Grouping Isdn And Dect

    One ISDN telephone and one DECT handset may be Example: ISDN DECT The ISDN and DECT phones will now respond to both IMNs. (The IMN assigned to Terminal Id 01, and the one assigned to Terminal Id 02). Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 30: Collect Call To All Dect Handsets

    Collect call to all DECT handsets When enabled, collective ringing to the DECT handsets will apply to incoming calls, and to internal The DECT handsets may be setup to respond to the calls from ISDN. same incoming IMN number. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 31: Display Functions

    GETTING STARTED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS Overview MENU Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 32: Configure Dte

    Default d=8, p=e, s=1 d=8, p=o, s=1 d=8, p=m, s=1 d=8, p=s, s=1 d=8, p=none, s=2 d=8, p=e, s=2 d=8, p=o, s=2 d=8, p=m, s=2 d=8, p=s, s=2 Flow control > none rts/cts xon/xoff transprnt. xon/xoff stripped Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 33: Information

    GETTING STARTED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Information The information function allows checking the various version numbers of the WorldCommunicator: Procedure: Scroll down to Information. For readout, press buttons as indicated. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 34: Enabling/Disabling The Dect Base Station

    "Linking the first DECT handset 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). Pressing “right arrow” turns On (or Off) the DECT base station.

  • Page 35: Isdn Efficiency

    If the fixed side can handle 14.4 kbps you will achieve a maximum transmission speed of fixed side. 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 36: Battery Handling

    When pressing the charge check button for 2 sec- • The WorldCommunicator will only accept a battery onds, 1 - 4 indicators will light accordingly: approved by Nera. Contact your Nera agent for a list of approved batteries. Rel state of charge Ind 4...

  • Page 37: Mounting Fixed Antenna

    GETTING STARTED Outline dimensions Mounting Weight: 4.5 kg Fixed dish mounted on mast. (antenna and RF transceiver only) Note! The antenna should be mounted with the cooling fins on the RF transceiver pointing upwards to ensure efficient cooling. Nera WorldCommunicator...
  • Page 38 The antenna is now correctly adjusted. If the signal strength reading is below 520, the selected location is unsuitable for the fixed antenna. Move the antenna elsewhere and repeat the procedure from step 1. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GETTING STARTED Problem Probable cause Action 1. The WorldCommunicator The Modem Unit is not • Press the -key for 2 seconds. display does not light up: turned ON • If needed, connect the universal adapter for The battery needs powering/charging.
  • Page 40 • The WorldCommunicator is not properly commissioned. service”. Check with the Net service provider. This message appears: • Connect a PC to the WorldCommunicator and read/print "Traffic log is full" out the traffic log to allow further logging. 7. Problems with telefax: Incomplete dialing •...
  • Page 41 • Make sure that the MSN number entered into the 9. Routing of calls: MSN number not entered properly WorldCommunicator with the Device Manager, is also entered into connected equipment. 10.Problem with local calls: • Check that you call the correct MSN number.

  • Page 42: List Of Terms

    GETTING STARTED AC Alternating Current MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat system; the WorldCommunicator terminal is an MES for the AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East. Inmarsat M4 system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West.

  • Page 43: To Unplug Antenna Rf Connector

    GETTING STARTED TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR The picture below indicates how to position the frame/hand to easier grab the connector housing. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 44: List Of Parts

    LIST OF PARTS GETTING STARTED Nera WorldCommunicator Nera WorldCommunicator Portable Solution Fixed Solution • • Foldable Antenna & RF Unit (ARU) Antenna & RF Unit (ARU w/Pole bracket) • • Modem Unit (MUB) Modem Unit (MUB) • • Antenna Cable (1m) Antenna Cable (10m) •...
  • Page 46 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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