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Page 1: User Manual
MCD-4800 The Football User Manual MCD-4800 USER MANUAL Ground Control v2.3... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WIFI SECURITY ........................... 11 ACCESSING THE MCD-4800 WEB INTERFACE ................ 13 USING THE LAN PORT ....................... 13 MONITORING USAGE ........................ 14 USING A PHONE WITH THE MCD-4800 .................. 15 ACCESSING BGAN VOICE MAIL....................16 CHARGING FACTS ........................17 MCD-4800 ACCESSORIES ......................18 MCD-4800 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................ -
Page 3: Safety Information
All persons should stay at least 1 meter from the case when it is operational. If you have additional questions regarding connecting or operating your system, beyond the simple operation set of the MCD-4800, please review the Hughes 9450 Users Guide on the included USB key, or contact the Ground Control Technical Support Team for assistance. -
Page 4: Mcd-4800 Owner Identifiers
Wireless WEP Security Password: _______________________ Contacting Ground Control Technical Support Ground Control technical support representatives are available 24 hours per day for your convenience. Please note that our standard hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8AM to 5PM Pacific Standard Time. If you call outside of these hours, support response may be delayed and certain resources may not be available to the support agent. -
Page 5: Mcd-4800 "The Football" Overview
MCD-4800 Features Features are subject to change. Please refer to the Ground Control website for current features. No Aiming Required. Simply turn the unit on under an open sky. Does Not Require User Interaction. No software to run. Establishes AP automatically. - Page 6 Light Sensor – This sensor will backlight the display in darkness so the display can be read. From the MCD-4800 control panel, the sensitivity of this sensor can be set, including always off. Display – Shows power up status and battery level.
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Page 7: Mcd-4800 System Contents
Ground Control MCD-4800 System Contents The MCD-4800 includes (from left to right) the MCD-4800 terminal, a flash drive with manuals and software, a miniature compass, an accessory bag to hold all loose contents, an analog phone (runs of 3 AA batteries), a mini-inverter, an AC/DC charger, and an international plug kit that allows the... -
Page 8: Inside The Mcd-4800
We recommend having the case lid opened slightly in hot locations. WiFi Antenna – When raised, the WiFi antenna adds extra range to the MCD-4800 wireless connection. This antenna is a standard RP-SMA type antenna and larger higher gain antennas can easily be mounted. - Page 9 Power – On/Off – When pressed, the power button will light up when the terminal is turned on. To power the system off, simple press the button again. The MCD-4800 may be used on a moving vessel, even during heavy seas...
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Page 10: System Operation
Ground Control System Operation STEP 1 – FIND AN OPEN AREA Lay the MCD-4800 flat (top side up, as if to open the case), under an open sky. The terminal needs to have line-of-sight with one of the three BGAN Inmarsat satellites. -
Page 11: Wifi Security
The MCD-4800 will begin to search for a satellite, as well as attain a GPS location. A GPS signal will be quickly acquired if there is a wide sky above the terminal, otherwise it make take up to 3 minutes for GPS to be found. - Page 12 MCD-4800 User Manual Ground Control To access the WiFi security screens, type in 192.168.128.100 into any connected browser window. Next, select the “Settings” tab, and choose “WLAN Security” Select the type of security you wish to use from the pull down window (WPA2 is recommended).
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Page 13: Accessing The Mcd-4800 Web Interface
Hughes 9450 User Manual. Using the LAN Port An Ethernet cable may connect to the waterproof jack on the external LAN port of the MCD-4800. Twist off the weather cap and connect a standard Ethernet cable. The MCD-4800 is normally set to DHCP (Dynamic Routing), which means it will automatically issue an IP address to any computer that connects to it. -
Page 14: Monitoring Usage
MCD-4800 User Manual Ground Control Monitoring Usage The amount of Megabytes transferred is shown on the Usage Statistics screen of the Hughes 9450 Web Interface. This screen is reached by entering 192.168.128.100 into any connected browser. As show above, not only are Megabytes tracked for both inbound and outbound traffic, streaming services as well as time on the phone are tracked. -
Page 15: Using A Phone With The Mcd-4800
Many BGAN systems that support faxing are also assigned similar number. These numbers are unique and can be called from any phone on the planet. If you do not know your BGAN phone number, please contact your BGAN service provider or Ground Control. Making a call... -
Page 16: Accessing Bgan Voice Mail
772001899 from any other phone. When prompted, you will be asked for your BGAN phone number when prompted, as well as the Voicemail PIN number supplied by Ground Control. Please read the BGAN Voicemail Document for detailed BGAN voicemail information. -
Page 17: Charging Facts
Charging Facts Recharging the MCD-4800 Internal Batteries The MCD-4800 will operate about 5 hours on a single battery charge. To charge the system, simply connect the charger to the system. Charge time will take less than four hours if fully discharged. -
Page 18: Mcd-4800 Accessories
All prices are in U.S. Dollars Gen 2 MCD-4800 Replacement AC/DC Charger The new "Gen 2" charger for the MCD-4800 works for both fast charging, and maintenance charging for long term storage. Charge time is just under 4 hours if the terminal is complete discharged. - Page 19 MCD-4800 for both power assist and recharging. Recharge time is 10-12 hours in full sunlight. If the MCD-4800 is turned on, the solar panel Price $1,199 USD will power assist up to 75% of the power needed, extending the 5 hour battery life 300% to 400%.
- Page 20 MPN: BTC-70791-LR Non-Rechargeable BA-5590 External Battery Single-Use lithium sulfur dioxide battery. Allows the MCD-4800 to operate for an additional 3 hours. 7.2 Amp hour. Meets MIL-B-49471/3A for voltage, leakage, Price $155 USD mechanical or thermal shock, vibration, insulation. This battery will...
- Page 21 MCD-4800 5 Year Extended Warranty This is a 48 month extension on the standard 12 month warranty. Standard & Extended warranties Price $2,677 USD include replacement parts & labor. SKW: BGANAMCD5YWAR The MCD-4800 is watertight, and operates with the case lid closed.
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Page 22: Mcd-4800 Technical Specifications
MCD-4800 Technical Specifications MCD-4800 Contents The MCD-4800 uses a Hughes 9450 BGAN terminal enclosed in a hardened Pelican case with proprietary electronics. Other items include an AC/DC Charger with International plug adapters (US, UK, AU, EU, China, N. Europe), 12V vehicle mini-inverter, standard analog phone, laminated Quickstart guide, mini compass, users manuals, software, and MCD-4800 gadget on USB flash drive, and a rugged carry case for accessories. - Page 23 50°/s2 Case Colors Available Desert Tan (default color), Yellow, Black, Silver, Orange, OD Green Manufacturer Support The MCD-4800 is integrated satellite technology manufactured by Ground Control and support by us 24 x 7 Warranty 1 year standard warranty. Extended 3 year and 5 year extended warranties...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting System Overheating
Fahrenheit (54 , the terminal will shut off automatically. To avoid this, move the MCD-4800 to shade and open up the case lid for venting. WIRELESS ACCESS ISSUES If you are unable to connect to the wireless access point, use an Ethernet cable to directly connect to the system, and access the web interface screen (192.168.128.100). -
Page 25: Contacting Ground Control Support
Ground Control shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Ground Control makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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