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Nera F77 User Manual

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Nera F77
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  • Page 1 ISDN Saturn F ALPHA May 01 09:15 4.8 Speech Nera F77 User Manual Nera F77...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the PC program ........ 29 Switching ON ............ 11 Starting up ............31 Nera ISDN Handset ..........11 Phone book ............. 33 Nera F77 starts up ........... 12 - capacity ............33 Making a call ........... 12 - abbreviated dialing ........33 Redialing ............13 - adding or editing entries ........
  • Page 4 Appendix - Terminal Identities ....87 - phone name setup ......... 58 All specifications are subject to change without notice. © Nera Satcom AS, 2003 A MEMBER OF CIRM The Nera F77 terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION General Mast mounted antenna Deck mounted antenna The Nera F77 satellite terminal provides 64 kbps voice and data, and 4.8 kbps low cost voice for transmission via the Inmarsat satellite system. Nera F77 offers full ISDN functionality. Above Deck Equipment - ADE The Nera F77 Above Deck Equipment consists of: •...

  • Page 6: Communication Services

    Control interface - 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps) The RS-232/RS-422 or USB port allows connection of a PC for configuration of the Nera F77 MCU. • RS-232: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI) A PC program (vtLite Marine) that provides the...
  • Page 7 USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION ’ CONT The CD ROM supplied with Nera F77 contains: (cutaway view) • program for control from PC (vtLite Marine) • manuals • application notes • modem drivers • and other useful information. Additional equipment • Additional Nera ISDN Handsets •...
  • Page 8 Figure 4 Examples of preprogrammed Terminal Ids and MSN numbers. Allows direct connection without prior configuration. See also Routing of incoming calls MSN configuration. Nera ISDN Handset Analogue telephone connected to ISDN connected to port port/bus: TEL1 - TEL3: •...

  • Page 9: Operation From Handset

    USER MANUAL OPERATION FROM HANDSET Display indicators: Hook ON magnet Function keys: Figure 6 Holder/cradle wallmounted. Figure 5 Display and keys. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 10: Sim Card

    OPERATION FROM HANDSET ’ CONT SIM card Note! Nera F77 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 11: Switching On

    USER MANUAL OPERATION FROM HANDSET ’ CONT Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 12: Nera F77 Starts Up

    OPERATION FROM HANDSET ’ CONT Making a call Nera F77 starts up • Nera F77 automatically initializes the system and Dial 00, country code and subscriber number, e.g.: searches for the satellite: For normal call For handsfree call • When entered, the display reads:...

  • Page 13: Redialing

    MSN numbers). The data are erased when disconnecting the handset or Nera F77 is switched off. Press the hook key to To redial calls made: call the selected number: Press the arrow up key...

  • Page 14: Incoming Calls

    , or replacing the handset in the cradle. Call transfer (connection via satellite): • Reject the call by pressing DEL: Hang up toggles between subscribers Exception! Transfer from analogue to ISDN is not possible. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 15: Internal Communication

    Service calls appear in the display (if programmed). Special information services are accessible with When Nera F77 is busy with a satellite link call, it is 2-digit service address code. possible to make internal calls. Note! Not all Net service providers offer every service.

  • Page 16: Phone Book Entry

    To call Nera F77 Dial the international prefix (normally 00) followed by The entries in the Nera F77 phone book may consist 870 and the IMN number, e.g. 00 870 762420510. of maximum 15 characters and 19 digits. Typical 6- character/8-digit entries yield a total of 85 phone The common Ocean Region access no.

  • Page 17: Phone Book Editing

    Sort by ShrtNo • Names written with none Anglo-American characters Sort by such as Æ, Ø, Å etc., can only name contain 6 different special characters (however, 2 equal characters count as 1). Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 18: Handset Functions

    USER MANUAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS Overview º Elevation: 0...90 reverts to idle See next page Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...
  • Page 19 USER MANUAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Overview cont'd Only appears with Diagnostics On Requires NMEA input to MCU reverts to idle Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 20: Satellite Search

    Searching... IOR Elevation 0 The antenna performs an Tuning to IOR hemispheric search at antenna Elevation 17 elevation angles varying within 0º through 90º. Telenor Logging On Telenor Ready for call Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 21: Satellite Coverage Map

    USER MANUAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Satellite Coverage Map Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 22: Phone Setup

    F77 identifies itself locally by its MSN number. Although specific MSN numbers may be pro- Open the MENU and scroll grammed in the Nera ISDN Handset for both the 4.8 down to Phone setup: Speech and 64K Speech services, only one can be active at one time for outgoing calls.

  • Page 23: Ringer

    ’ CONT Answer beep Ringer Nera F77 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 as end.

  • Page 24: Backlight On/Off

    USER MANUAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Backlight On/Off Protocol The display and keypad backlight can be set to: Nera F77 allows selection between the following ISDN protocols: • On, permanently ON • Euro ISDN for connection to equipment conform- •...

  • Page 25: Software Version

    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 (Ocean software version: Region) is automatically used if the user does not select another one.

  • Page 26: Priority Calls

    ’ CONT Priority calls Distress Alarm The Priority Call functions only appear in the Nera The Distress Alarm Unit allows activation of an alert ISDN Handset connected to the Distress Alarm Unit. transmission. Messages concerning the alarm transmission and reception are displayed on the The following call priority levels are recognized by the connected Nera ISDN Handset.

  • Page 27: Setting Serial Ports

    The RS-422 is now activated for 8 data bits, no parity and connection of e.g. PC using cables of up to 100 m. 1 stop bit (default) The RS-232 B port is disconnected. Set flow control to none (default): Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 28: Information Available

    USER MANUAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Information available Open the menu and scroll down to read various information, as indicated (examples): Only appears with Diagnostics ON Requires NMEA input to MCU Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 29: Operation From Pc

    Installing the PC program For an explanation of the functions, see later in this manual. The vtLite Marine program allows Nera F77 to be The vtLite Marine program is available on the operated or configured from a PC, including func-...
  • Page 30 The installation of the program starts automatically when files have been loaded. Connect the serial cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port on the Nera F77 Main Click Configure > Port to check the port settings. Communication Unit. See previous page.

  • Page 31: Starting Up

    The satellite search program is initialized. See also "Satellite search" . Nera F77 starts searching for last known satel- lite (Ocean Region) as default. On a PC with sound ability, beep tones will be heard when clicking Tone (text changes to Mute).
  • Page 32 If required, select a specific satellite by clicking New. See also "Selecting default Net provider". The equipment is ready for use when the Main window appears. To make a connection, see "Making a call" S/N=Signal/Noise ratio Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 33: Phone Book

    10. Adding or editing entries Clicking New (window ) opens the window used to add an entry to the book. Use Del to modify. Save stores the new entry. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 34: Saving Entries To/From Pc

    Note! The book is also used with the restriction “Dial from book only”, see "Restricted dialing setup". Terrestrial network is normally "not in use" in the Inmarsat system. Saving entries to/from PC Click File to save, load or replace the phone book. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 35: Traffic Log

    • Voice calls • Mobile Data Service calls Packet switched data calls (Mpds) including: • Mobile Packet Data Service calls The Nera F77 owner may set the log output mode as follows, (see "Traffic log settings"): • paused • cleared (stops logging and clears the log) •...
  • Page 36 Peak and average Time adjustment Lost synchro- Clear cause number of users on the of slot due to nisation level1/level2 same channel. location on earth (0/500= Example: 4 active users. normal clear) Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 37: Traffic Log Settings

    Clicking Tag marks the selected call with a hash, which adds the record to the printout file. Service Terminal Id Hours:minutes:seconds • Clicking Tag again untags a selected record.  Pressing at a record when in window (2) displays detailed call data. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...
  • Page 38 Clicking Tag marks the selected call with a hash, which adds the record to the printout file. • Clicking Tag again untags a selected record. Tagged for printout Pressing at a record when in window (2) displays detailed call data. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 39: Traffic Log Printout Viewer - Normal Calls (Cct)

    Ref. no. #: record printed previously. "No hash" when printed first time. Number of Duration in Accumulated time in minutes records seconds and 1/100 of a minute Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 40: Traffic Log Printout Viewer - Mobile Packet Data Service Calls (Mpds)

    "No hash" when printed first time. Number of Duration in Accumulated time in Retransmitted Forward errors in Clear cause codes. records seconds minutes and 1/100 frames the MPDS system 000=normal clearing of a minute of connection Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 41: Configuration From Pc

    USER MANUAL CONFIGURATION FROM PC Menu functions Point at icons and double-click the mouse to open menus and functions. Only appears in OWNER level. Only appears when Diagnostics is ON Only appears in OWNER level. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 42: Function Reference List

    Restrict dial Only allows calls from Phone Book. List of barred numbers may be established. Access code Sets personal codes for using Nera F77. Restrict SIM usage Only allows calls with specific card, no card or any card. Satellite Setup Allows preprogramming of Net service providers etc.

  • Page 43: Access Level

    USER MANUAL CONFIGURATION FROM PC ’ CONT Access level The Nera F77 user program (vtLite Marine) is acces- sible from two levels: • USER LEVEL • OWNER LEVEL – accessed by owner level password. Warning! To prevent misuse, passwords other than default must be entered before putting the Nera F77 in operation.

  • Page 44: Functions Requiring Owner Level

    New password (10 – 12 digits) • Retype to confirm Click Ok for each entry and to store new password. To revert to User level, open the "Set access level" window and click User. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 45: Selecting Default Net Service Provider

    Net service providers. }/€ Scroll to required Net provider: , and press to enter chosen Net as default. Save stores the selected Net provider for this satellite (Ocean Region). Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 46: Phone Setup

    The function sets the time displayed in the window: Double-click the Set system clock icon. € Scroll down through entries and key in new data. Use Del to modify. Clicking Ok stores the selected settings. Note! Nera F77 is now restarted. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 47: Message Indication

    CONFIGURATION FROM PC ’ CONT Message indication When the Message Indication function is set On, a received data and/or fax call is signalled in all Nera Display Handsets: The ringing stops when pressing , or when the call is finished.

  • Page 48: Advanced Functions

    Set diagnostics Rx L-Band Setup Spot Beam Report Method • Information available: Misc. version Id information Network status information (when diagnostics is ON, see "Set diagnostics") • Customize: Paid functions Phone name setup (owner level) Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 49: Access Control

    Restricted dialing The restricted dialing function allows the owner to establish a Barred list of subscriber numbers that cannot be called; or set Nera F77 for dialing from Phone Book only. The restricted dialing modes prevent misuse of Nera F77: •...

  • Page 50: Restricted Dialing Setup

    Remove deletes number. Save stores the changes. When the restriction mode "Dial from Book only" is active, clicking Book allows data to be entered. Warning! Remember to revert to user level Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 51: Access Code

    All telephones are activated.To release a telephone for use without access code, see configuration. Entering the personal code allows the subscriber number to be dialed, e.g.: Telenor Nera ISDN Handset: Code Dial # pqrs pqrs pqrs Analogue telephone:...

  • Page 52: Restricted Sim Usage

    Double-click the Restrict SIM usage icon. The SIM restrictions window shows an example with the setting Allowed SIM: No SIM. Click Any (default) to set Nera F77 for operation from a specific card only. Lock SIM: Click Lock and insert the actual SIM card.

  • Page 53: Satellite Setup

    € If required, scroll down for entering of Terrestrial network. Normally not necessary. Distress Net service provider is automatically se- lected, typically the same as the default Net. It can not be selected manually. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 54: Configuration Menu

    Such a phone will be able to use the 64 kbps service since all "unknown" speech devices are required to use the 4.8 speech service. The user can set Nera F77 to map all "unknown" de- vices to 64 kbps speech service. NB! Remember to revert to user level.

  • Page 55: Net Service Providers

    (window Clicking New (window ) opens the window allowing station code and provider name to be added. Use Del to modify. Save stores the changes. NB! Remember to revert to user level. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 56: Set Diagnostics

    Additional system information is displayed when diagnostics is turned On. See also MENU FUNCTIONS. Double-click the Set diagnostics icon via the Function menu > Advanced functions menu > Configuration menu. Click On or Off as required. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 57: Information Available

    Network status information (owner level only) This function displays various network status information. Double-click the Network status information icon in the Information available menu for readout. NB! Remember to revert to user level. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 58: Customize Menu

    Enter the "Opening key" and click Ok. Phone name setup Double-clicking the Phone name setup icon in the Customization menu displays the Phone name, i.e. Nera F77. To change, key in uppercase/lowercase letters as required. Use Del to modify. Save stores the changes...

  • Page 59: Routing Of Incoming Calls

    (OID/DID) is received from the Net service provider. MSN number MSN number and Terminal Id All devices connected to Nera F77 can make outgo- (the Terminal Id is paired ing calls. For incoming calls it must be assured that with a specific IMN number)

  • Page 60: Routing Of Incoming Calls (Examples)

    91 * MSN 31 MSN 60 * 51 * MSN 63 * 54 * MSN 04 * 61 * MSN 03 * 02 * MSN 61 * 52 * MSN 62 * 53 * Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 61: Msn Configuration

    (default: 1234567890). For security, the password should be changed before or after configuration of a device. See ACCESS LEVEL > Changing owner level password. Click to open Device Manager for configuration of ISDN/analogue/RS-232/RS-422/USB > > > > > > Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 62: Nera Isdn Handset W/Distress Alarm

    To verify selected MSNs of a handset, check in the A new handset will thus respond to both these MSNs. Device Manager or press the "R"-button on the Handset. • The next Nera ISDN Handset will be the next Open the device manager, see previous page. available MSNs. •...
  • Page 63 Testing the Distress Alarm Deleting an ISDN Handset See window on previous page. Unplug the Nera ISDN Handset to be deleted and rightclick the same in the Dedicated Handset list. Rightclicking a Dedicated Handset as indicated Clicking Test Handset removes its data, leaving the...

  • Page 64: Isdn Port

    The system selects the Next available Terminal Id. Check with Terminal Id received from Net provider. Key in MSN number if not using the recommended one. Access Code is not used for ISDN data. Click to enter number. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 65: Rs-232 Port

    ’ CONT RS-232 port Open device manager and right-click to open setup editor. Click to open Serial Port Setup. Key in MSN number if not using the recommended one. Click Proceed to enter number. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 66: Usb Port

    ’ CONT USB port Open device manager and right-click to open setup editor. Click to open Key in MSN number Serial Port if not using the Setup. recommended one. Click Proceed to enter number. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 67: Analogue Port

    MSN, they will Professional Priority Service is checked on special agreement with the Net Provider, e.g. for higher priority both respond to an incom- in the Inmarsat system. ing call to that MSN. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 68: Saving And Reloading Configurations

    CONFIGURATION FROM PC ’ CONT Saving and reloading configurations The Nera F77 configuration settings may be stored on the PC harddisk, e.g. prior to replacing software. Procedure: Open the Device Manager window as indicated Clicking Devices >Save config to a file automatically stores the data in a "Config.cgf"...
  • Page 69 Configuration printout viewer The list is sorted by Terminal Id Print to local printer Save to disk Terminal Id and MSN number Type of service Individual device settings Distress Alarm, if attached Name/location, if entered Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 70: Print Handling Setup

    Normally, use Concatenate print jobs which “chains” the jobs to be printed or saved to file. The alternative choice clears the screen after each printout. Printer settings: For hardcopy printout, make sure that the appropriate printer and font are selected. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 71: Mobile Packet Data Service

    • Navigational updates No configuration is needed! • Vessel telemetry transmission Reverting to Mobile ISDN service is done from the • Database queries See the MPDS application on the Nera F77 CD. • E-commerce Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE USER MANUAL General No regular maintenance is required of the Nera F77 satellite terminal. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Action 1. The Nera F77 MCU power indicator does not light 2. The Nera ISDN Handset display freezes or stays completely black: 3. Nera F77 cannot find the satellite: 4. Nera F77 functions abnormally:...
  • Page 74 USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING ’ CONT Problem Probable cause Action 5. Unsuccessful call attempt: 6. Problems with telefax or Videophone: See problem 5. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...
  • Page 75 USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING ’ CONT Problem Probable cause Action 7. No GPS 8. Problems with data communication: Read Nera Application guide on F77 CD. 9. Routing of calls: Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...
  • Page 76 TROUBLESHOOTING ’ USER MANUAL CONT Problem Probable cause Action 10.Problem with local calls: 11. Problem with call transfer 12. Problem with Distress Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 77: List Of Terms

    M4 Inmarsat Multi-Media Mini-M. UTC Coordinated Universal Time, referenced to Greenwich MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat Mean Time (GMT). system; the Nera F77 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 78: System Description

    LES: Land Earth Station w/Net service providers (interconnects fixed telecommunication networks with the Inmarsat system. MES: Mobile Earth Station (Nera F77, a user terminal for the Overview of the Inmarsat GAN system. Inmarsat system). Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...
  • Page 79 Ocean Regions: AOR-W Atlantic Ocean West Region AOR-E Atlantic Ocean East Region Indian Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region For coverage area of the satellites for Nera F77, see HANDSET FUNCTIONS >Satellite Coverage Map. Satellite positions. See also Inmarsat Coverage Maps on the CD.
  • Page 80 If no satellite is found, a hemispheric search will be performed. Tracking At the end of a search, Nera F77 performs a fine- tuning of the antenna position around the strongest detected signal. The fine-tuning is obtained by a Note! Nera F77 remembers the last used Ocean squinting function based on satlite signal quality.
  • Page 81 • ANALOGUE - 3.1 kHz audio - 4.8 kbps speech - 64 kbps speech The Nera F77 MCU has following ports (see figure): • ISDN ports for connection of ISDN telephones, telefax (Gr.4) or data equipment; a total of 7 devices.
  • Page 82 USER MANUAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ’ CONT Public Switched Telephone Network, Examples of connections: PSTN Communication path. Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...
  • Page 83 It is also responsible for the billing of calls (charges). national telephone number with the 00 prefix. The The Nera F77 may respond to individual IMN num- MES automatically includes information to identify bers, giving the possibility to transfer a call directly to itself and the particular device that originates.
  • Page 84 LES. This initial request for service contains the MES Return ID and type of service. Nera F77 incorporates a configuration table that contains Terminal Id for every device connected and type of service. LES Translation Table...
  • Page 85 Nera provides a table to identify which TermlD is routed to an MSN. The common Ocean Region access no. 870 con- nects the call to the dialed Nera F77 regardless of the Ocean Region the user currently communicates through. If the Net service provider does not support access no.
  • Page 86 The request is then sent to the MES which translates the Terminal Id to an MSN number. To "connect" a Terminal Id to a physical line, Nera F77 incorporates a translation table. This table can contain up to 100 Id translations, and each Terminal Id in use is programmed with type of call and destination.

  • Page 87: Appendix - Terminal Identities

    USER MANUAL APPENDIX Terminal Identities and the corresponding Inmarsat Services. Note! MPDS is given the Terminal Id: AI Nera F77 Continuing the Saturn tradition...

  • Page 90: Nera Satcom As

    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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