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This guide is based on the production version of the Globalstar Sat-Fi and Sat-Fi Apps. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. Globalstar reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice Globalstar Inc.
3M Dual Lock Tape ..........................8 3M Bumpon Feet ........................... 8 ........................9 OAXIAL ABLE ONNECTIONS Cable Connection to the External Antenna ................... 9 Cable Connection to the Sat-Fi Unit ...................... 9 ....................10 NTENNA AND OWER ONNECTION ......................... 11 OWERING ON THE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION OF GLOBALSTAR SAT-FI ............
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Additionally with a smartphone there is no need to achieve proper antenna alignment or have a clear view of the sky to send or receive satellite calls. If Sat-Fi is properly mounted, the owner can send or receive satellite calls anywhere on the vessel with his smartphone.
About This Guide The installation and configuration sections of this guide step through all aspects of setup, testing, and operation of the Sat-Fi. Please be sure to read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference. . Professional installation is recommended.
’ 2. W NCLUDED Your Globalstar Sat-Fi System comes with the following components: Globalstar Sat-Fi Unit Globalstar Sat-Fi Power Supplies (1) 120-240VAC/12VDC Power Supply (1) 12VDC Car Power Adapter (1) Waterproof – DC Power Cable Globalstar External Antenna (one of the following antennas)
Connect Sat-Fi unit with external antenna External Satellite Antenna Installation The Sat-Fi does not have an internal satellite antenna and the external satellite antenna is necessary for communication between the satellite and the Globalstar Sat-Fi unit. The single most important consideration of the Globalstar Sat-Fi installation is the location of the external antenna.
Attach the Marine antenna to a standard 14 threads per inch marine mast (Not Included). NOTE: Ensure to use appropriate and sufficient mounting hardware to ensure proper and secure installation of the marine mast. Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide Page 5...
Magnetic Patch (Car Antenna) Installation An external magnetic patch (car antenna) is required for satellite communication when the Sat-Fi is used inside a vehicle. The external car antenna should be mounted on the roof of the vehicle with an unobstructed view of the sky.
Use only the coaxial cables that come with the antenna kit. Do not cut or modify the coaxial antenna cable. Use coaxial sealant, shrink-wrap tubing, electrical tape, or other suitable products to seal all external cable connections to prevent moisture and corrosion damage. Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide Page 7...
Sat-Fi Unit Mounting Identify an appropriate location for the Sat-Fi unit to be mounted. The ideal location for the Sat-Fi unit should be within the cable length of the external antenna and in a dry location close to an AC/DC power source.
Coaxial Cable Connections After the external antenna and Sat-Fi unit have been installed and mounted in their appropriate locations, the antenna cables and power need to connected. Cable Connection to the External Antenna 1. Connect the Transmit (Tx) connector of the antenna coaxial cable to the Transmit (Tx) port on the external antenna.
1. Place the rubber O-Ring over the Wi-Fi antenna port. 2. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the Wi-Fi port on the back of the Sat-Fi Unit - Finger tighten only. 3. Connect the appropriate power cable (120-240VAC/12VDC Power Supply or 12VDC Car Power Adapter) to the 12VDC power port on the Sat-Fi unit.
The Sat-Fi automatically powers on when it is connected to a power source. The single push button in the front acts as a hard power reset switch allowing the Sat-Fi to be easily restarted without having to physically disconnect the power. Once powered on the Sat-Fi performs the following sequence: ...
ONFIGURATION OF LOBALSTAR Connecting to the Globalstar Sat-Fi Wireless Network Your smartphone or other wireless device must connect via Wi-Fi to the Sat-Fi to access the user interface. The Sat-Fi is shipped with a default Wi-Fi configuration as follows: ...
Accessing the Globalstar Sat-Fi User Interface If for any reason you would like to change the Sat-Fi logon password or for other administrative purposes, the Sat-Fi User Interface may be accessed by any web browser from a smartphone, computer or other wireless device connected to the Globalstar Sat-Fi Wireless Network.
View diagnostic information Monitoring Network Connectivity The Sat-Fi Status Page provides an overview of the systems health and status. This page is helpful in diagnosing problems with sending and receiving phone calls. Additionally the Sat-Fi Status page refreshes every 30 seconds providing a real time view of the system.
State – Displays the connection status: idle – The Sat-Fi is ready to send and receive calls, but is not currently active unregistered – The Sat-Fi is not yet registered with the Globalstar Network dialing – The Sat-Fi is placing an outbound call ringing –...
– The device will be able to send/receive calls and data no - The device will not be able send/receive calls and data Rx Bytes – Displays the total number of bytes that the Sat-Fi unit has received from a connected device ...
DHCP Leases Section When a smartphone or other wireless device connects to the Sat-Fi, it is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server. The DHCP Leases section maps the device’s MAC address to their assigned IP address. MAC Address – Displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the connected device.
Wi-Fi Configuration Page The Wi-Fi Configuration page is used to configure the Sat-Fi’s Wi-Fi connection/authentication information. On this page you can: Change the SSID name Change the login password Change the Wi-Fi channel Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide...
Changing the SSID and Password The SSID is the name of the Wi-Fi network hosted by Sat-Fi. By default this is SatFi<XXXX> (where <XXXX> is a unique identifier of the Sat-Fi Unit. The default password to access the Sat-Fi’s Wi-Fi is satfi1234. Globalstar recommends that you change the password to prevent unauthorized use of your Sat-Fi system.
1. In the Channel text-entry field, enter a new channel number. This value can be 1 to 14. 2. Press the Submit button. NOTE: Pressing the Submit button will automatically restart the Sat-Fi. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 if there are still any Wi-Fi connectivity problems.
If it is not set to Openity One, perform the following: 1. Click on the Service Integration Mode drop-down menu and select Openity One. 2. Press the Submit button. NOTE: Pressing the Submit button will automatically restart the Sat-Fi. Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide Page 21...
Administration Page The Administration page provides the ability to change the administrator username and password, along with the ability to reset the Sat-Fi to its factory settings. Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide Page 22...
Pressing the Factory Reset button will automatically restore the Sat-Fi to its original factory settings. The Sat-Fi will automatically restart as part of the process and if the SSID and Password have been changed, all smartphones and other wireless devices will have to manually reconnect and login to the Sat-Fi.
Log File Page The Log File page displays the current contents of the Sat-Fi diagnostic log and may be used by Globalstar Customer Care to help troubleshoot any issue that may occur. Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide Page 24...
TX – SMA Male port RX – SMA Female port External Connectors Power – 12VDC port RP-SMA Antenna Mount -22°F to +140°F Operational Environment -30°C to +60°C Signaling DTMF Format RFC2833 # Voice Channels Audio Codes G.711u Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide Page 25...
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Sat-Fi must be used with a Globalstar-approved antenna. It is designed to comply with the established ANSI, FCC, and international safety standards for safe levels of human exposure to RF energy.
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Warning - Internal Batteries: The coin battery inside the Sat-Fi should never need to be replaced. If replacement is needed, have an authorized service person replace with the battery with one of the same size and type.
ARRANTY NFORMATION Globalstar USA, LLC. ("GUSA") offers you a limited warranty valid only in the USA that the enclosed product (the "Product") will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a time specified below from the date of sale of the Product to you, provided that you are the original end-user purchaser of the Product and provided that your purchase was made from a GUSA authorized supplier.
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This limited warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State. To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number toll free anywhere in the continental United States: 1-877-GLBLSTAR (1-877-452-5782) Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide Page 31...