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  • Page 1 LIST PLAY PLAY LIGHT LIGHT YZÆ YZÆ DATA DATA ØÅ. ÄÖÜ ØÅ. ÄÖÜ DIAL 00+INTL TEL.NO.+ SHIFT BAT ALPHA FUNC ALPHA ENTER SHIFT MORE/ HELP ON/OFF LIST LIST PLAY LIGHT YZÆ DATA ØÅ. ÄÖÜ Saturn B Data Service Operator`s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B – ASD DTE Interface ..B-1 Appendix C – HSD DTE Interface ..C-1 5. Appendices Appendix D – Saturn B MCU/DSU Interface ..D-1 Saturn B Data Service – Operator’s Manual Doc. No. QLZB911012 Rev. C Infotema 5157 11/97...
  • Page 5 Contents About the Saturn B Data Service..........1.1 Protection ................... 1.3 Renter/Owner Level..............1.4 Password ..................1.6 Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the equipment without notice. Saturn B Data Service– Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: About The Saturn B Data Service

    The figure below shows a complete installation with the Saturn Bm Marine terminal and the Saturn B Data Service functions. Asynchronous Data Service, ASD The Asynchronous Data system provides data transmission at 9.6 Kbps via the built-in modem feature of the Saturn B terminal. Only providing ASD/HSD service...
  • Page 8 Saturn B. See chapter 4. Datacom Switch Unit. Implementation The ASD and HSD options are available in all Saturn B terminals, and can be opened for operation by a code supplied by any of Nera ASA agents. See "Renter/Owner Level: Optional Functions".

  • Page 9: Protection

    MORE/HELP. See example below. SETUP OPEration OWN. RENT. OPER. UPDATE OPEration VIEW OPEration Setup operations can be accessed from RENTER or OWNER level only. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 10: Renter/Owner Level

    Renter/Owner Level General The Saturn B terminals provide the following access levels in addition to USER (1) level and OPERATOR (2) level: • RENTER (3), and • OWNER (4) The RENTER and OWNER levels are protected by passwords. The default password for both levels is 1 2 3 4 5 6.
  • Page 11 At the "PASSWORD" prompt, key in the "Opening Key" provided by the agent. The function(s) are now installed. Activate the function using the ENHANCED SETUP function (89) described later in this manual. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 12: Password

    Select required level, e.g. 3: ENTER 3=RENTER, 4=OWNER Key in new OWNER NEW PASSWORD password, e.g.1 2 3 4 5: PLAY ENTER Verify the OWNER VERIFY password: PLAY ENTER and revert to IDLE: Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 1. Introduction...
  • Page 13 1 2 3 4 5 6. Regaining Default OWNER Password The OWNER password is reset to default value as described above, except that the restore code must be provided by the manufacturer. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 1. Introduction...
  • Page 15 Introduction ................. 2.1 Activating the ASD Function ............2.3 Operation ..................2.4 Configuration ................2.6 AT Commands................2.13 Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the equipment without notice. Saturn B Data Service – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 PC serial port Figure 2.1 The PC is connected to the DTE port on the MCU. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...
  • Page 18 2.1 shows connection to a standard Main Control Unit. The location of the DTE connector varies with type of Saturn B terminal, see the individual Saturn B Operator’s Manual. Activation The Asynchronous Data Function is activated using the "Enhanced Setup"...

  • Page 19: Activating The Asd Function

    Assign operation access SETUP OPE. PLAY levels, e.g.: ENTER 2=operator (OPER) 3=renter (RENT) 4=owner (OWN) ASYNCH DATA ENTER Verify settings: ACTIVE OPER. MORE/ MORE/ HELP HELP – – and revert to IDLE: Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation The Saturn B Asynchronous Data link is operated in three ways: • hotline call, i.e. interactive computer controlled interface, or • manual call, by using the Display Handset or Telephone. • AT calls, by using the PC keyboard. Hotline Call...
  • Page 21 The dialing procedure is the same as for a voice call, such as call through default LES, selected LES and short number dialing. Enter to revert to voice mode. A tone signals successful reprogramming (400 Hz modulated by 25 Hz). Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...

  • Page 22: Configuration

    Configuration General The Saturn B ASD interface can be configured to different modes of operation, depending on the user equipment connected. Three different call handling modes can be set from the Saturn B Display Handset: MANUAL - hotline is disabled, manual dialing is possible.
  • Page 23 DTE connector: ENTER 5=high speed data (HSD), 6=DTE Port Expander (SWI), 7=Asynchronous data (ASD) 8=printer (PRN) and revert to IDLE: Note! Refer to the Saturn terminal’s Operator’s Manual for further information. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...
  • Page 24 5=high speed data (HSD), 6=DTE Port Expander (SWI), 7=asynchronous data (ASD), 8=printer (PRN) ASYNCH DATA Check entries: ENTER and revert to IDLE: Note! Refer to the Saturn terminal’s Operator’s Manual for further information. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...
  • Page 25 Configuration Cont’d Setting the ASD Port to AT Mode The Saturn B ASD AT operating mode is selected as follows: Select ASYNCH ASYNCH DATA FUNC CONFIG DATA CONFIG function (86): Check MORE/ current settings: 9600 HELP AT(Attention) mode ACCESS MODE...
  • Page 26 1=7e1 (7 bits, even parity, 1 stop bit) 2=7o1 (7 bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit) 3=7m1 (7 bits, mark parity, 1 stop bit) (equals 7 bits, no parity, 2 stop bits) ¸ 2.10 Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...
  • Page 27 ENTER ÄÖÜ Range=0-511 Select upper receive buffer threshold (when number of buffered characters exceeds selected threshold, MES prompts LES RX HI THSLD to stop its transmission): PLAY ENTER ÄÖÜ Range=1-512 Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data 2.11...
  • Page 28 1=ARQ (error detection/correction activated) If activating error detection/ correction, (1=ARQ), KWINDOW PLAY set required KWINDOW size: ENTER Default value: 25 Range: 1 – 63 ASYNCH DATA Store selections: ENTER CONFIG Revert to IDLE: 2.12 Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...

  • Page 29: At Commands

    The AT command set allows you to configure the Saturn B ASD function directly from the PC keyboard. The "AT" character sequence is a prefix to the command string you issue to Saturn B ASD. Every time you type AT, you are essentially asking for Saturn B ASD’s ATtention.
  • Page 30 AT D 00 47 67 24 47 00 ç instructs Saturn B ASD to dial number 00 47 67 24 47 00 via the default LES. AT D 4* 00 47 67 24 47 00 ç...
  • Page 31 AT Q ç sets responses sent by Saturn B ASD: Default n = 0 : Saturn B ASD returns responses like OK or ERROR. n = 1 : Saturn B ASD does not return responses. AT S sets and displays S register values. See "S-Register...
  • Page 32 = 4 : ATX2 extended with both BUSY and NO AN- SWER. AT Z ç resets Saturn B ASD configuration to last saved com- mand. Also clears the call if used when in Online Com- mand Mode. repeats last command.
  • Page 33 = 1 : Saturn B ASD enters Online Command Mode when DTR goes inactive. Default n = 2 : Saturn B ASD clears call when DTR goes inac- tive. AT & F ç resets Saturn B ASD to factory default. The factory default is not saved as with the AT&W command, so ATZ...
  • Page 34 = 6 : 7 data bits, 1 stop bit m = 0 : odd m = 1 : even m = 2 : mark Default m = 3 : space 2.18 Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...
  • Page 35 AT +IPR ? ç displays current settings. AT +IPR =? ç displays available settings. Selectable data rates, r : 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data 2.19...
  • Page 36 9600 bps between the PC and the Saturn B Main Control Unit. AT +W ç indicates which PCCA standard Saturn B ASD complies with. AT +WKSIZE = ç sets the maximum ARQ window size for subsequent data calls using ARQ mode.
  • Page 37 AT +WRATE ? ç displays selected rates. AT +WRATE =? ç displays available rates. Sat_rate, i.e. requested data rate to use over satellite channel: 1200 bps 2400 bps Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data 2.21...
  • Page 38 AT WRTL =? ç displays available threshold levels. The low parameter specifies the lower threshold at which point Saturn B ASD should issue an RR (Receiver Ready) packet signalling that it is ready to receive data from LES: Valid value: 0-511...
  • Page 39 AT +WTNID =? ç displays available TNIDs. The parameter nnn specifies the terrestrial network ID. If omitted, it is set to 0. Range = 1 - 255 nnn = 0, terrestrial network unspecified. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data 2.23...
  • Page 40 Default value: 120 The high parameter specifies the upper threshold at which point Saturn B ASD should issue an an XOFF, or lower the CTS line signalling that it is not ready to receive data from the PC: Valid value: 1-512 Default value: 240 Note! The high value must be larger than the low value.
  • Page 41 Default turns automatic answer OFF. AT S0 =1 ç answers after 1 ring. Saturn B ASD will terminate incoming calls after 95 secs. AT S2 = ç stores the ASCII decimal code for the escape character. Authorized codes within: 0 to 255.
  • Page 42 AT S25 = ç <n> sets delay value. AT S25 ? ; ç displays current delay value. AT S25 =5 ç Default sets delay to 5 (corre- sponding to 50 milliseconds). 2.26 Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 2. Asynchronous Data...
  • Page 43 Setting Up ................... 3.2 Activating the HSD Function............3.4 Operation ..................3.5 Configuration ................3.7 V.25bis Dialing ................3.11 Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the equipment without notice. Saturn B Data Service – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Introduction

    The High Speed Data (HSD) system provides a 56/64 Kbps full duplex link with automatic dial up connection. It provides a link both from the Saturn B terminal to any subscriber connected to the ISDN network, and from any ISDN subscriber who can be routed to an Inmarsat Land Earth Station (LES) offering the Inmarsat-B HSD services.

  • Page 46: Setting Up

    25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Synchronous-to- asynchronous converter PC serial port Figure 3.2 The PC is connected to the DTE port on the MCU. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 3. High Speed Data...
  • Page 47 Only Enhanced Functions that have been activated are listed when searching through the main menu "Enhanced Functions" no. 8. Functions that are not yet activated appear as "PASSIVE" when opening the "Enhanced Setup" function no. 89. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 3. High Speed Data...

  • Page 48: Activating The Hsd Function

    PLAY ENTER 2=operator (OPERATOR) 3=renter (RENT) 4=owner (OWN) UPDATE OPE. PLAY ENTER HS DATA ENTER Verify settings: ACTIVE OPER. MORE/ MORE/ HELP HELP OPER. – and revert to IDLE: Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 3. High Speed Data...

  • Page 49: Operation

    Operation The Saturn B High Speed Data link is operated in two ways: • hotline call, i.e. interactive computer controlled interface, or • manual call, by using the Display Handset or Telephone. Hotline Call This mode is intended for equipment such as computers, network connections and other equipment that can utilize the CCITT V24 proto- col for connecting up and clearing the communication.
  • Page 50 25 Hz), put down the handset. Lift handset and wait for the data call dial tone (390 Hz). Enter to revert to voice mode. A tone signals successful reprogramming (400 Hz modulated by 25 Hz). Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 3. High Speed Data...

  • Page 51: Configuration

    Configuration General The Saturn B HSD interface can be configured to different modes of operation, depending on the user equipment connected. Three different call handling modes can be set from the Saturn B Display Handset: Access mode: V25bis - automatic dialing by means of V.25bis com- mand set.
  • Page 52 DTE connector: ENTER 5=high speed data (HSD), 6=DTE Port Expander 7=Asynchronous data (ASD) 8=printer (PRN) and revert to IDLE: Note! Refer to the Saturn terminal’s Operator’s Manual for further information. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 3. High Speed Data...
  • Page 53 5=high speed data (HSD), 6=DTE Port Expander (SWI), 7=asynchronous data (ASD) HS DATA Check entries: ENTER and revert to IDLE: Note! Refer to the Saturn terminal’s Operator’s Manual for further information. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 3. High Speed Data...
  • Page 54 Configuration Cont’d Setting the HSD Port The Saturn B HSD operating modes are selected as follows: Select HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED DATA CONFIG function (85): FUNC DATA CONFIG Access mode Synchronous transmission Check SYNC / HOT current settings: ENTER ON – NO – 108...

  • Page 55: V.25Bis Dialing

    25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 EIA/RS-232 serial cable Network router Serial port Ethernet port PCs in network Figure 3.3 Synchronous 64 kbps link with the DTE port of Saturn B set to V.25bis. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 3. High Speed Data 3.11...
  • Page 56 A complete Saturn B LAN-LAN system will consist of: MES side • One Saturn B terminal equipped with the High Speed Data option (HSD) including the V.25bis interface option, A&C software rev. 5.00 or higher and DSP software rev. 5.40 or higher.
  • Page 57 Cisco 1601 router and a LAN network consisting of a single PC: • Using the serial cable EIA/RS-232 (Cisco part no. 72-0793-01), connect the DTE port of Saturn B to the serial port on the Cisco router. • Connect the PC’s Network Interface Card (NIC) to the ethernet port on the Cisco router.
  • Page 59 Contents Chapter 4. Datacom Switch Unit Introduction ................. 4.1 Installation .................. 4.4 Operation ..................4.5 Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the equipment without notice. Saturn B Data Service – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Introduction

    W: 180, D: 120, H: 45 Weight: 2.0 kg Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C Operating and storage humidity: 10 - 95% rel. hum. non-condensing Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 4. Datacom Switch Unit...
  • Page 62 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Figure 4.3 DSU connector panel. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 4. Datacom Switch Unit...
  • Page 63 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 user user port port High Speed Asynchronous Synchronous-to- Data Service, Data Service, asynchronous converter RS232 RS232 serial serial port port Figure 4.4 DSU serving ASD and HSD PCs. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 4. Datacom Switch Unit...

  • Page 64: Installation

    "OK" to be displayed on the screen. If no response, check that the baud rate set using the Display Hand- set function no. 86 is the same both for the PC and the MCU. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 4. Datacom Switch Unit...

  • Page 65: Operation

    . DSU sends a Data Signal Rate Selector (DRS/111) OFF signal to the "TO SATURN DTE PORT" indicating to the Saturn B terminal that this an ASD call. . When an ASD call is progressing, the DSU sends a Data Set Ready (DSR/107) OFF signal to the HSD port, thus preventing equipment connected to the "HSD USER PORT"...
  • Page 66 Two switches allow as follows: • Selection between ASD and HSD • CALL activation. The Data Terminal Ready signal is connected to the active port when the switch is in OFF position. Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 4. Datacom Switch Unit...
  • Page 67 Appendix A – HSD Manual Signalling ........A-3 Appendix A – V.25bis Dialing ............. A-5 Appendix B – ASD DTE Interface ..........B-1 Appendix C – HSD DTE Interface ..........C-1 Appendix D – Saturn B MCU/DSU Interface ......D-1 Saturn B Data Service – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Appendix A - Hsd Hotline Signalling

    Data flow 103/104 Mobile-to-fixed Clearing The User Equipment clears a call by turning 108 OFF. Saturn B then turns OFF 106 and 109 in response. Saturn B then transmits the remaining buffered data, and initiates a call clearing towards LES. LES then turns 107 OFF as Clear Confir- mation to the Saturn B User Equipment.
  • Page 70 125 ON. When the SCPC channel is established, Saturn B turns 107 ON. The User Equipment accepts the call by turning 108 ON. Saturn B then turns 125 OFF and 106 + 109 ON, and data transfer can take place.

  • Page 71: Appendix A - Hsd Manual Signalling

    Mobile-to-Fixed Clearing with Automatic Confirmation When the call is set up as manual call, the Operator clears the call by pressing the hook switch on the Display Handset. Saturn B then turns 106 and 109 OFF in response. Saturn B transmits the remaining buffered data, and initiates a call clearing towards LES.
  • Page 72 NCS and the SCPC channel is established, 106- 107-109 will be turned ON, allowing data transfer to take place. If 108 is OFF, Saturn B will send a "reject call" on the SCPC channel and LES disconnects the call.

  • Page 73: Appendix A - V.25Bis Dialing

    004766844700 Command accepted Access request Req. for assign. Assignment SCPC Ringing Connect Call connected Off hook Exit command 106 OFF state On-hook 107/109 Clear down 108/2 0FF Call clear Call cleared 107/109 Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 5. Appendices...
  • Page 74 125 OFF Ring Off Switch PAL after 107/109 Connected time Tv Call clear 107/109 Disconnected Re-enter DTE-DCE dialogue 106 ON Enabled (com- mand state) 108/2 OFF Clear down 106 OFF Call cleared Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 5. Appendices...
  • Page 75 Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 5. Appendices...
  • Page 76 Ref. Dial String Modifiers IA5 Encoding Support Digit 0..9 0..9 Wait tone Ignored Pause < Ignored Separator 3 Separator 4 > Pulse mode dialing Ignored DTMF mode dialing Ignored Flash & Ignored Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 5. Appendices...

  • Page 77: Appendix B - Asd Dte Interface

    Circuit DIN Description Number monic Circuit Source Receive Signal Indicator Received Data Transmitted Data Data Terminal ready —— Signal Ground/Common return Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 5. Appendices...
  • Page 78 ON requests DCE (Saturn B) to resume transmission to DTE (PC). 106 Clear to send OFF indicates that DCE (Saturn B) cannot accept data from DTE (PC). OFF indicates that DCE (Saturn B) is prepared to accept data from DTE (PC). 107 Data Set Ready ON signals that the DCE (Saturn B) is ready to operate.

  • Page 79: Appendix C - Hsd Dte Interface

    Appendix C – HSD DTE Interface General The electrical interface for the Saturn B HSD service complies with the CCITT V28 (IEEE RS232) standard using a 25 pin D-sub connec- tor. Other interfaces such as X21, V35, V36 or IEEE RS530 is cov- ered by using optional external converters.
  • Page 80 Receiver Signal Element Timing Not used Not used Data Terminal ready Not used Ring Indicator Data signal rate selector Not used Data signal rate selector For special use (not according to CCITT recommendations) Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 5. Appendices...
  • Page 81 Saturn B to the remote PC on circuit 103, Send Data. 107 Data Set Ready Signal from Saturn B that when ON indicate that a data call setup is in progress. 108 Data Terminal Ready Signal from PC.

  • Page 83: Appendix D - Saturn B Mcu/Dsu Interface

    13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Datacom Switch Unit, DSU Saturn B Data Service – Chapter 5. Appendices...
  • Page 84 Saturn B to the remote PC on circuit 103, Send Data. 107 Data Set Ready Signal from Saturn B that when ON indicate that a data call setup is in progress. 108 Data Terminal Ready Signal from PC.
  • Page 86 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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