Beam iridium PotsDOCK 9555 Quick Start Manual page 2

1. Installing PotsDOCK Cradle
1. Remove base 2. Mount base plate
plates by in desired location
loosening wing nut
Considerations:
• Affix the base plate in a location that allows easy access & does not obstruct driver
• Allow sufficient room to easily run cables from the PotsDOCK
• ONLY use the M4 screws (supplied) to affix the base to the PotsDOCK to avoid any damage
• For wall mounting use the RAM Bracket with both bases parallel to each other
• Tighten wing nut on the bracket to securely hold the PotsDOCK
• Avoid making any sharp bends in the antenna cable when determining the cable route
• The fixed cables from the PotsDOCK should never be extended, Antenna cables must be approved
PotsDOCK 9555 Installation Set Up
Privacy Handset (optional)
(4-pole, 3.5mm)
INSTALL POWER:
AC/DC Power Adaptor (supplied)
BLACK = 0V Ground to negative
battery.
RED +VIN wire to the vehicle
+Battery (3A fuse).
YELLOW Acc (On/Off sense) to
vehicle acc/key, or on/off switch
(1A fuse).
If not required, this YELLOW wire MUST
be connected to +VIN (RED wire).
3. Affix other base to 4. Rejoin the two
PotsDOCK with M4 bases using the arm
screws
OR
DC Cable Lead (supplied)
5. PotsDOCK is now 6. For wall mounting
use bases at right
ready to be wired in
angles
WARNING: Your Iridium 9555 Handset requires firmware
HT10001 or greater. To check your firmware version on your
Iridium 9555 handset press "Menu" then navigate to "Setup" then
"Phone Information". For more information and 9555 Handset
firmware downloads visit:
http://www.beamcommunications.com/support/potsdock9555
NOTE: For Data operation the USB port on the Iridium 9555
handset must not be used whilst docked in the cradle. Please
use the USB port located on the bottom of the 9555 cradle.
EJECT Button
Bluetooth Device
9555 Handset
(optional)
Antenna Plug
RJ11 Port
Mini USB Data Port
Iridium Antenna
(TNC Female)
Alert Loop (In/Out)
GPS Antenna
(SMA Female)
2. Installation
• DO NOT route cables near areas of intense heat
• DO NOT pull or strain the cables from the PotsDOCK
Connecting to Power:
• Connect AC power Adaptor or DC Cable Lead
• The PotsDOCK can be connected to a 9-32V DC input > 25 watts
Connecting to the Antennas:
• The PotsDOCK has a fixed antenna fly lead ready for connecting to
antenna cables for Iridium and GPS.
• Only certified cables within the Iridium specification should be used
• Ensure antenna cables are routed avoiding any sharp bends in the cable
• The antenna should always be installed with clear line of site to the sky
RJ11 / POTS Telephone (optional)
1. Mount the analogue phone, and plug the RJ11 cable (up to 600m length)
into the PotsDOCK RJ11 port.
2. Lift the RJ11 POTS Phone handset "OFFHOOK" and listen for dial tone.
3. Dial (using the full country codes) on the RJ11 telephone keypad.
4. Allow up to 5 seconds for the call to be issued to the 9555 handset, at
which point the message appears on 9555: "DPL Call In Progress".
PotsDOCK USB Data Port:
• The PotsDOCK has an integrated USB Data Port on the rear. Drivers for
this USB port can be download from
http://www.beamcommunications.com/support/9555pd
3. Inserting & Ejecting 9555
Handset
Inserting:
1. Remove rubber grommet on
back of 9555 antenna connection
2. Ensure 9555 handset is turned
off
3. Ensure there is no foreign object
in the cradle
4. Place the 9555 in the cradle with
the base in first
5. The base connector should line
(optional)
up with the base of the 9555
6. Press EJECT button and phone
at the same time to securely lock
the phone in the docking station.
Ejecting:
To remove the 9555 handset from
the cradle FIRMLY press the "Eject"
button located on the top of the
cradle (see diagram).
1. Place 9555 on 2. Push EJECT
the base of the and phone at
cradle & push into the same time
the cradle
1. Firmly press 2. Release the
'Eject' Button phone