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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL EXPLORER ®...
- Page 2 ® EXPLORER Document number: 98-131306-A Release date: June 17, 2010 Disclaimer Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies.
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Page 3: Safety Summary
The minimum safety distance is 0.6 m to the side and above the antenna when the EXPLORER 325 is powered. The safety distance of 0.6 m does not apply directly below the antenna, as the radiation forms a hemisphere above the antenna. - Page 4 Note the following safety guidelines for mounting the antenna with magnetic mounts: CAUTION! Do not place your fingers underneath the antenna when placing the antenna on the vehicle! The magnetic force is very powerful and your fingers may be hurt if they are caught between the antenna and the mounting surface.
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Page 5: Intended Readers
About the manual Intended readers This is an installation manual for the EXPLORER 325 system, intended for installers of the system and service personnel. Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorized by Thrane & Thrane. It is important that you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual, and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual. - Page 6 Explains the features and functions of the Thrane IP Handset. The IP handset works as a standard IP handset, but also serves as a user interface for the EXPLORER 325 system. Typography In this manual, typography is used as indicated below: Bold is used for the following purposes: •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Installing the system Unpacking ......................3 Placing the antenna .................... 4 Installing the antenna ..................5 Placing the terminal ...................10 Installing the EXPLORER 325 terminal .............. 11 Chapter 3 Connecting power Power source ......................13 Power cable selection ..................13 Connecting power ....................18... - Page 8 Logging of events ....................38 Appendix A Part numbers System units ...................... 39 Spare parts ......................39 Appendix B Technical specifications Overview ......................40 EXPLORER 325 antenna ..................41 EXPLORER 325 terminal ..................44 Glossary ..........................48 Index ..........................51 98-131306-A viii...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 System Units
The DC input for the terminal is designed for both 24 V DC and 12 V DC power supply. EXPLORER 325 antenna The EXPLORER 325 antenna is a mechanical tracking antenna, consisting of a 2-axis stabilized antenna with RF-unit, antenna control unit and GPS antenna. The antenna is dedicated to the Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) system and is designed for roof mounting on a vehicle. -
Page 10: Thrane Ip Handset & Cradle
Besides the normal functions of an IP handset, the Thrane IP handset also provides a user interface for the EXPLORER 325 system. The IP handset connects to the LAN interface of the terminal, and is power supplied with Power over Ethernet (PoE) through the LAN interface. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installing The System
Chapter 2 Installing the system Unpacking Unpack your EXPLORER 325 system and check that the following items are present: • TT-3733A EXPLORER 325 terminal • TT-3058A EXPLORER 325 antenna • TT-3670A Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, wired • Power cable •... -
Page 12: Placing The Antenna
20 m 104 cm Radiation hazard The EXPLORER 325 antenna radiates 15.1 dBW EIRP. This translates to a minimum safety distance of 0.6 m from the antenna while it is transmitting, based on a radiation level of 10 mW/cm . Note that the safety distance applies to a hemisphere above the antenna. -
Page 13: Installing The Antenna
The maximum allowed RF-loss in the antenna cable is 20 dB at 1660 MHz. This is to ensure the performance of the system. Recommended antenna cables The table below shows recommended cable types and maximum cable lengths for EXPLORER 325. Cable Type Absolute maximum length... -
Page 14: Mounting The Antenna
Do not place the antenna close to large objects that may block the signal. After installing and starting up the EXPLORER 325, we recommend checking the signal strength while driving the vehicle in a 360° circle to ensure a clear line of sight in all directions. -
Page 15: Magnetic Mount
Overview The antenna comes mounted with 3 individual high intensity magnets with rubber coating. You can place the EXPLORER 325 antenna directly on the roof of the vehicle using these magnets. Installing antenna with the magnetic mount kit Make sure the roof of the vehicle is made of a magnetizable material. Wipe the surface... - Page 16 Chapter 2: Installing the system Mounting the antenna fixed on the vehicle roof The antenna may be fixed on the roof of your car, using three M5 bolts and mounting plates. This solution requires that you drill three holes in the roof of the car and remove the magnets from the antenna.
- Page 17 Chapter 2: Installing the system 3. Based on the dimensions of the mounting plates, calculate and mark up the position of the holes to be drilled in the roof of the car. The drawing below shows the Drill Circle Diameter for the bushings in the antenna.
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Page 18: Placing The Terminal
Chapter 2: Installing the system Placing the terminal Where to place the terminal General The terminal is designed for installation inside a vehicle. It is not suited for outdoor installation. Temperature conditions The terminal must be placed in a ventilated area with free space around all sides of the unit, except the bottom side. -
Page 19: Installing The Explorer 325 Terminal
Chapter 2: Installing the system Installing the EXPLORER 325 terminal Mounting the Basic cable support The Basic cable support is available from Thrane & Thrane’s eShop as “Accessories kit F/ Terminal”. When mounted on the terminal the Basic cable support offers a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the terminal, using cable strips. -
Page 20: Installing The Terminal
Do as follows to mount the terminal: Insert four screws through the mounting holes and into the mounting surface. 2. Connect all cables. If you use the cable support, secure the cables to the cable support using cable strips. 98-131306-A Installing the EXPLORER 325 terminal... -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Connecting Power
Do not use the cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle to supply power for the Note EXPLORER 325. Connect directly to the 12 or 24 V supply instead. Note that the maximum allowed source impedance is much lower for a 12 V DC supply than for a 24 V DC supply. - Page 22 Appendix 3: Connecting power Measuring the source impedance Select a power outlet from the 24 V DC or 12 V DC system, and measure the source impedance of the installation as described below. Measure the voltage without load (R.var disconnected). 2.
- Page 23 Ensure that cable inductance for the selected cable at the desired length is below the 50 H • requirement. The power cable that comes with the EXPLORER 325 is 3 meters long and contains the following wires: Color of wire...
- Page 24 Appendix 3: Connecting power Calculating the maximum power cable extension For 24 V DC operation, the total impedance must be max. 500 m, including the source impedance in the vehicle installation. For 12 V DC operation, the total impedance must be max. 85 m, including the source impedance in the vehicle installation.
- Page 25 Appendix 3: Connecting power Example: The following example may not be applicable to your installation! For example, the Note source impedance of the vehicle power supply varies depending on the type of battery and the temperature. Vehicle supply voltage: 12 V DC Vehicle source impedance (measured): 15 m...
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Page 26: Connecting Power
Connecting to the ignition on page 18. For information on pin-out, see DC power input on page 22. For specifications of the DC input on the terminal, see EXPLORER 325 terminal on page 44. Connecting to the ignition The terminal has an ignition function. - Page 27 Appendix 3: Connecting power • Active low: Connect pin 8 to positive DC voltage (10.5-32 V DC). Connect pin 5 to Ground (< 1.2 V DC) when the ignition is on. For pin-out and default functions, see Discrete I/O interface on page 26. For information on the standby current when the ignition power is off, see Standby current on page 45 in the general specifications.
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Page 28: Chapter 4 Hardware Interfaces
Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces The connector panel The connector panel is placed at one end of the terminal and has the following connectors: • 1 Antenna connector (TNC) • 1 Phone connector • 2 LAN connectors with Power over Ethernet (PoE) •... -
Page 29: Antenna Interface On Terminal
Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces Antenna interface on terminal Overview The antenna interface on the terminal connects to the TT-3058A antenna. The antenna connector on the terminal is a TNC female connector placed in the connector panel. For information on cables and how to install and connect the antenna, see Installing the antenna on page 5. -
Page 30: Dc Power Input
Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces DC power input Overview The DC power input for the terminal is a 10.5 - 32 V DC; 11.5 A - 4 A input with a remote on/off function. The input is protected against reverse polarity. The power connector is a D-sub connector placed in the connector panel. -
Page 31: Analog Phone Interface
Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces Analog Phone interface Overview The terminal has one RJ-11 port, which can be used for connection of an analog phone or fax machine. Pin-out The Phone connector is an RJ-11, 6/4 female connector. The table and figure below show the connector outline and pin assignments. -
Page 32: Lan Interface
Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces LAN interface Overview The terminal has two Ethernet LAN ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The standard for the Ethernet ports is IEEE 802.3af, and the connectors are RJ-45 connectors. Power over Ethernet (PoE) • One power supply powers both interfaces with a floating 48 V DC supply (44 - 57 V DC). -
Page 33: Connecting The Thrane Ip Handset
Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces Pin-out The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments. RJ-45 female connector Pin function number TxD+ input (positive PoE) TxD-input (positive PoE) RxD+ output (negative PoE) not connected not connected RxD- output (negative PoE) not connected not connected... -
Page 34: Discrete I/O Interface
Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces Discrete I/O interface Overview The terminal has an I/O connector with 5 configurable inputs/outputs. The connector is a WieCon Type 8513S connector. A mating I/O connector is included in the delivery. Pin-out The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments. WieCon Type 8513S connector Pin number Connection... - Page 35 Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces Default configuration of I/O pins The built-in web interface of the terminal offers a page for configuring the I/O pins. The functions of the I/O pins are as follows: Pin 1: Ringer output. Pin 1 acts as a built-in switch in the terminal. You can configure Pin 1 to be Normally closed or Normally open.
- Page 36 (Non-configurable) Pin 7 can be used as a DC output. The voltage on pin 7 is 9-15 V and the output can supply up to 50 mA. Pin 7 can be used as power supply to a relay, ringer or similar. For information on how to configure the I/O pins, see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system.
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Page 37: Chapter 5 Starting Up The System
Chapter 5 Starting up the system Using the SIM card Inserting the SIM card The SIM card is provided by your Airtime Provider. Insert the SIM card as follows: Open the SIM cover in the left side of the connector panel. 2. - Page 38 However, if you have an administrator user name and password, you can upload software using the web interface without having a SIM card. For further information, see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system. Remove the SIM card as follows: Open the SIM cover in the left side of the connector panel.
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Page 39: Powering The System
Connecting to the ignition on page 18. You must set up the ignition function in the web interface. For further information, see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system. In some cases, the system may reboot after power-on because Note of the high start-up current. -
Page 40: Entering The Sim Pin For The Terminal
Chapter 5: Starting up the system Switching the terminal off To switch off the terminal, change the position of the power switch again. Wait at least 5 seconds after power off, before trying to power Note on the system again. To switch off using the Ignition function, leave the On/Off switch in the connector panel in the On position and turn off the ignition. - Page 41 Chapter 5: Starting up the system If a wrong PIN has been entered three times, you will hear 3 beeps - pause - 3 beeps - etc. This means you have to enter the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) provided with your SIM card. After entering the PUK, you must enter a new PIN of your own choice (4 to 8 digits long).
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Page 42: Operating The System
Operating the system General use The user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system describes general use of the system and all the functions of the web interface. It also contains a brief description of how to use the Thrane IP Handset with the terminal. -
Page 43: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Reset button How to access the Reset button The terminal has a Reset button placed next to the SIM slot behind the SIM cover. The functions of this button is described in the next section. To press the Reset button, use a pointed device. Functions of the Reset button The Reset button on the terminal has the following functions: Action... - Page 44 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Action Function For service use only! While the terminal is booting, press and hold the Reset The bootloader initiates software upload. This firmware button. upload procedure is only to be used if the other procedures fail due to missing or corrupted firmware. This setup uploads software to the terminal from a TFTP server via the LAN connection.
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Page 45: Status Signaling
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Status signaling Overview The EXPLORER 325 system uses event messages and light indicator to display the status of the system. Power indicator The Power indicator is placed above the SIM slot in the connector panel. The Power indicator has the following functions:... -
Page 46: Logging Of Events
The log includes the time of the occurrence, a short description, location of the error etc. This information can help troubleshooting errors in the system. You can see the event log in the web interface. For further information on the web interface, see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system. -
Page 47: Appendix A Part Numbers
Appendix A Part numbers System units EXPLORER 325 system Item Part number EXPLORER 325 antenna 403058A EXPLORER 325 terminal 403733A TT-3670A Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, wired Item Part number Thrane IP Handset, wired 403672A Thrane IP Cradle, wired 403674A... -
Page 48: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Appendix B Technical specifications Overview This chapter contains specifications for the EXPLORER 325 system including the terminal and antenna. For specifications and outline drawings for the Thrane IP Note Handset, refer to the manual for the IP handset. 98-131306-A... -
Page 49: Explorer 325 Antenna
Appendix B: Technical specifications EXPLORER 325 antenna General specifications Item Specification Type BGAN Class 11, land-vehicular mechanical tracking antenna Polarization RHCP Rx Freq. Band 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz Tx Freq. Band 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz 1575.42 MHz Channel Spacing 1.25 kHz Antenna element Gain (RX-band, min.): 9.4 dBi... - Page 50 Velocity: Max. 200 km/h see note below! a. Note that these specifications only apply for the antenna alone. The values will differ depending on the mounting method. Especially when the antenna is mounted with magnetic mount the max. velocity can be lower. 98-131306-A EXPLORER 325 antenna...
- Page 51 Appendix B: Technical specifications Antenna outline dimensions Dimensions are in mm. 98-131306-A EXPLORER 325 antenna...
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Page 52: Explorer 325 Terminal
Appendix B: Technical specifications EXPLORER 325 terminal General specifications Item Specification Weight 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs) Dimensions 231 mm x 278 mm x 41 m (9.1” x 10.9” x 1.6”) Global services Voice 4 kbps AMBE+2 or 3.1 KHz Audio... - Page 53 Maximum 20 A at 24 V, 5 ms (start up) Standby current Ignition function, off: max. 15 mA Remote on/off in DC connector, off: max. 2 mA Ambient Operational: -25° to +55°C temperature Storage: -40° to +80°C Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing at +40°C 98-131306-A EXPLORER 325 terminal...
- Page 54 Appendix B: Technical specifications Outline dimensions, EXPLORER 325 terminal Connector panel, top view and end view. 98-131306-A EXPLORER 325 terminal...
- Page 55 Appendix B: Technical specifications Side view and bottom view. Weight: 2.2 kg. Dimensions are in mm. 98-131306-A EXPLORER 325 terminal...
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Page 56: Glossary
Glossary Glossary American Wire Gauge. A means of specifying wire diameters. BGAN Broadband Global Area Network. A mobile satellite service that offers high-speed data up to 492 kbps and voice telephony. BGAN enables users to access e-mail, corporate networks and the Internet, transfer files and make telephone calls. - Page 57 Glossary Input/Output IMSO International Maritime Satellite Organisation. An intergovernmental body established to ensure that Inmarsat continues to meet its public service obligations, including obligations relating to the GMDSS. Internet Protocol. The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet.
- Page 58 Glossary Subscriber Identity Module.The SIM provides secure storing of the key identifying a mobile phone service subscriber but also subscription information, preferences and storage of text messages. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A very simple file transfer protocol, with the functionality of a very basic form of FTP.
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Page 59: Index
Index Index alarms handset description analog phone interface hardware interfaces antenna humidity in antenna cables clearance to base plane dimensions drainage I/O interface installation location ignition function installing ignition, connecting to interference indicators, function magnetic mount installation maximum velocity antenna obstructions terminal outline... - Page 60 Index outline SIM card antenna inserting terminal removing source impedance measuring specifications system units part numbers antenna Phone interface IP handset terminal entering in the web interface entering with a phone entering with IP handset pin-out analog phone interface technical specifications antenna interface antenna DC power input...
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