How To Connect The System - Iridium Pilot Installation Manual

7. How to Connect the System

1. Connect the 9-pin circular connector on the interface cable to the ADE receptacle on the bottom of the
ADE. Note you can use the ADE shipping container as a temporary platform to support the ADE and provide
clearance for the connector and cable by cutting a small hole on the cardboard box. Elevate the ADE to the
approximate intended install height and use a temporary platform to hold the unit. Orient the grounding
lug on the bottom of the ADE aft towards the stern of the vessel.
2. Route the interface cable along the deck to a location where Mains power is available. Tape the cable to the
deck to reduce any trip hazard during the temporary operation of the system.
3. Remove the "installation cover" on the BDE and Connect the interface cable (RJ-45) and the green connector
from the power module. You can leave the cover off at this time.
4. Remove the SIM cover and install the SIM noting the correct orientation as indicated on the unit. Close the
SIM latch and make sure the power switch is in the off position. Leave the SIM cover off during the test.
5. Connect the mains cable to the power module and connect the other end to the Ship's mains power outlet.
The LED on the power module should light and the Power LED on the BDE should light.
6. Connect a cable from the BDE "Data" port to the RJ-45 connector on the lap top computer.
7. Connect the RJ-11 cable from "Voice 1" on the BDE to the "Normal" handset.
7.1 Temporary Setup and Site Validation
This next step will use the Iridium Pilot equipment to measure the RF environment at the potential ADE
mounting locations prior to permanent installation. This is an important step that will eliminate the possibility
of needing to move the equipment later. It is imperative all ship's RADARs, communications and navigation
systems are on and operating during this test to ensure all potential interferers are detected.
System
VHF
HF (ssb)
Inmarsat
Other Iridium antennas (unity gain)
Another Iridium Pilot Terminal
GPS
Compass
7.2 Initial Power-up and Site Survey Test
1. On the BDE move the power switch to the ON position. After the units boots and the GPS initializes
(< 2 minutes) the status LEDs on the BDE should be as follows:
a. Power = Green
b. Status = Amber (Status can be Green with software version A012001
c. Signal=Green
d. GPS=Green
2. Boot the laptop computer and install the Iridium Pilot Accessory CD.
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Minimum Separation
5.0 m (16.4 ft.)
5.0 m (16.4 ft.)
10.0 m (32.8 ft.) minimum. Inmarsat may interfere
with Iridium at distances up to 60.0 m (196.8 ft.)
depending on the relative position of the satellites.
2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
6.0 m (19.7 ft.)
10.0 m (32.8 ft.) if it is in the same horizontal plane as
the ADE
1.0 m (3.3 ft.) estimate
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