During transmission, make sure that nobody gets closer than the recommended minimum safety distance. On the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband, the minimum safety distance to the antenna panel on the focal line is 0.6 m, based on a radiation level of 10 W/m .
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Service User access to the interior of the system units is prohibited. Only a technician authorized by Cobham SATCOM may perform service - failure to comply with this rule will void the warranty. Do not service or adjust alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person, capable of rendering first aid resuscitation, is present.
About the manual Intended readers This is an installation manual for the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system. The manual is intended for installers of the system and service personnel. Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorized by Cobham SATCOM. It is important that you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual, and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual.
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The below list shows the documents related to this manual and to the system. Document Title and description number SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband, User Manual 98-129217 Explains how to set up and use the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband systems. SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband Quick Guide...
Table of contents Chapter 1 System units Introduction .........................1-1 SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal .............1-1 SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna .............1-2 Thrane IP Handset & Cradle ..................1-3 Chapter 2 Installing the system Unpacking ..........................2-1 Placing the antenna ......................2-2 Installing the antenna ....................2-9 Placing the terminal ....................2-12...
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Part numbers System units .........................A-1 Spare parts ..........................A-1 Appendix B Technical specifications Overview ..........................B-1 SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna .............B-1 Minimum distance to transmitters ..............B-5 SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal .............B-6 Satellite coverage ......................B-10 Appendix C Grounding and RF protection Why is grounding required? ..................C-1 About marine DC systems ..................C-2...
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Reset button functions ........................... 6-2 Table 6-2: LED indicator functions: Power........................6-3 App. A Part numbers Table A-1: Part numbers, SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system ................A-1 Table A-2: Part numbers, Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, Wired................A-1 App. B Technical specifications Table B-1: SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna, General..................
System units Introduction The basic system consists of three units: The terminal, the antenna and the IP handset with cradle. The SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal only works with a Note SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna. SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal The terminal is the central unit in the system. It contains all user interfaces and handles all communication between the BGAN antenna and the local communication units (phones, computers etc.).
SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna The SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna is a BGAN mechanical tracking antenna. All communication between the antenna and terminal passes through a single coaxial cable. The antenna unit is protected by a thermo-plastic radome.
Thrane IP Handset & Cradle Thrane IP Handset & Cradle 1.4.1 Thrane IP Handset Besides the normal functions of an IP handset, the Thrane IP handset also provides a user interface for the SAILOR FleetBroadband system. The IP handset connects to the LAN interface of the terminal, and is power supplied with Power over Ethernet (PoE) through the LAN interface.
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Thrane IP Handset & Cradle Chapter 1: System units 98-129218-B...
Installing the system Unpacking Unpack your SAILOR FleetBroadband system and check that the following items are present: • TT-3739A SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal • TT-3050C SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna • TT-3670A Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, wired • Power cable •...
Table 2-1: Distance and maximum size of blocking objects. 2.2.2 Radiation hazard The SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna radiates 16.1 dBW EIRP. This translates to a minimum safety distance of 0.6 m from the antenna while it is transmitting, based on a radiation level of 10 mW/cm...
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Placing the antenna 2.2.3 Interference Overview The antenna must be mounted as far away as possible from the ship’s radar and high power radio transmitters (including other Inmarsat based systems), because they may compromise the antenna performance. RF emission from radars might actually damage the antenna.
Placing the antenna Radar distance The minimum acceptable separation (d min.) between a radar and the antenna is determined by the radar wavelength/frequency and the power emitted by the radar. The tables below show some “rule of thumb” minimum separation distances as a function of radar power at X and S band.
Placing the antenna It is strongly recommended that interference free operation is verified experimentally before the installation is finalized. CAUTION! The antenna must never be installed closer to a radar than “d min.” - even if experiments show that interference free operation can be obtained at shorter distances than “d min.”...
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Antenna mast mounting Mast mount kit: The top of the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna mast should be fitted with the dedicated mounting kit available from Cobham SATCOM. Assemble the mast mount kit according to the assembly instruction included with the kit.
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High masts or installations on ships with high vibration levels should be further stabilized by stays or wires from the mast flange. Also mount vibration isolators between the flange and the radome. For SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband, the vibration isolators are included in the Mast mount kit.
Placing the antenna Antenna mast length The below table shows the values for a SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna mast without stays or wires. Note that these values are only guidelines - always consider the environment and characteristics of the ship before deciding on the mast dimensions.
The maximum allowed RF-loss in the antenna cable is 20 dB at 1660 MHz. This is to ensure the performance of the system. Recommended antenna cables The table below shows recommended cable types and maximum cable lengths for SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband. Cable Type Absolute maximum length G02232-D...
Condensation. Condensation In some cases there will be condensation inside the radome. The gasket in the bottom centre of the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna is designed to lead any water away from the radome. Gasket with drainage 2-10...
Make sure the antenna has line of sight to the satellites. When the antenna is mounted directly on the hull, it may be difficult to obtain line of sight, especially down to -60°, which is the maximum rotation angle (pitch and roll) for the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna. Use M6 bolts for mounting the antenna.
Placing the terminal Placing the terminal 2.4.1 Where to place the terminal Temperature conditions The terminal must be placed in a ventilated area with free space around all sides of the unit, except the bottom side. Ambient temperature range is –25 °C to +55 °C. If the terminal is installed in a location where the ambient temperature may exceed 45 °C, we recommend placing the terminal where unintentional contact is avoided.
Installing the terminal Installing the terminal 2.5.1 Grounding the terminal Antenna cable The antenna is connected to the terminal by means of a coax cable with a TNC connector at both ends. For information on antenna grounding, see Antenna grounding on page 2-9. Ground stud To ensure that the terminal is grounded –...
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Installing the terminal 2.5.2 Mounting the Basic cable support The Basic cable support is available from the eShop as “Accessories kit F/ Terminal”. For details on how to access the eShop, see Spare parts on page A-1. When mounted on the terminal the Basic cable support offers a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the terminal, using cable strips.
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Installing the terminal 2.5.3 Installing the terminal on a bulkhead Terminal with no cable support Do as follows to mount the terminal on a bulkhead: 1. Insert four screws through the mounting holes and into the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is used for grounding, make sure that you have a good electrical connection to the surface.
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Installing the terminal 2-16 Chapter 2: Installing the system 98-129218-B...
Chapter 3 Connecting power Power source There are different options for the power supply: • The 24 V DC ship supply provides power for the terminal. • A 12 V DC supply provides power for the terminal. Note that the maximum allowed source impedance is much lower for a 12 V DC supply than for a 24 V DC supply.
Power cable selection 3.2.2 Measuring the ship source impedance Select a power outlet from the ship 24 V DC or 12 V DC system, and measure the source impedance of the ship installation as described below. 1. Measure the voltage without load (R.var disconnected). 2.
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Power cable selection Calculating the maximum power cable extension For 24 V DC operation, the total impedance must be max. 500 m, including the source impedance in the ship installation. For 12 V DC operation, the total impedance must be max. 85 m, including the source impedance in the ship installation.
• Connect the ignition pins in the I/O connector to the ignition of your vessel. For further information, see Connecting to the ignition on page 3-4. For information on pinout, see DC power input on page 4-3. For specifications of the DC input on the terminal, see SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal on page B-6. 3.3.2 Connecting to the ignition The terminal has an ignition function.
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Connecting power • Active low: Connect pin 8 to positive DC voltage (10.5-32 V DC). Connect pin 5 to Ground (< 1.2 V DC) when the ignition is on. For pinout and default functions, see Discrete I/O interface on page 4-8. For information on the standby current when the ignition power is off, see Standby current on page B-7 in the general specifications.
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Connecting power Chapter 3: Connecting power 98-129218-B...
Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces The connector panel The connector panel is placed at one end of the terminal and has the following connectors: • 1 Antenna connector (TNC) • 1 Phone connector • 2 LAN connectors with Power over Ethernet (PoE) •...
4.2.1 Overview The antenna interface on the terminal connects to the TT-3050C antenna in the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system. The antenna connector on the terminal is a TNC female connector placed in the connector panel. For information on cables and how to install and connect the antenna, see Installing the antenna on page 2-9.
DC power input DC power input 4.3.1 Overview The DC power input for the terminal is a 10.5 - 32 V DC; 11.5 A - 4 A input with a remote on/off function. The input is protected against reverse polarity. The power connector is a D-sub connector placed in the connector panel.
Ground stud Ground stud The terminal has a ground stud with a wing nut. The ground stud is located in the connector panel and is used for grounding the terminal. For information on how to ensure proper grounding of the terminal, see Grounding the terminal on page 2-13 and Grounding and RF protection on page C-1.
Analogue Phone interface Analogue Phone interface 4.5.1 Overview The terminal has one RJ-11 port, which can be used for connection of an analogue phone. 4.5.2 Pinout The Phone connector is an RJ-11, 6/4 female connector. The table and figure below show the connector outline and pin assignments.
LAN interface LAN interface 4.6.1 Overview The terminal has two Ethernet LAN ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The standard for the Ethernet ports is IEEE 802.3af, and the connectors are RJ-45 connectors. 4.6.2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) One power supply powers both interfaces with a floating 48 V DC supply (44 - 57 V DC).
LAN interface 4.6.3 Pinout The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments. Pin number Pin function RJ-45 female connector TxD+ input (positive PoE) TxD-input (positive PoE) RxD+ output (negative PoE) not connected not connected RxD- output (negative PoE) not connected not connected...
Discrete I/O interface Discrete I/O interface 4.7.1 Overview The terminal has an I/O connector with 5 configurable inputs/outputs. The connector is a WieCon Type 8513S connector. 4.7.2 Pinout The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments. WieCon Type 8513S connector Pin number Connection...
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Discrete I/O interface 4.7.3 Default configuration of I/O pins The built-in web interface of the terminal offers a page for configuring the I/O pins. The functions of the I/O pins are as follows: Pin 1: Ringer output. Pin 1 acts as a built-in switch in the terminal. You can configure Pin 1 to be Normally closed or Normally open.
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50 mA. Pin 7 can be used as power supply to a relay, ringer or similar. For information on how to configure the I/O pins, see the user manual for the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system. 4-10 Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces...
Chapter 5 Starting up the system Using the SIM card 5.1.1 Inserting the SIM card The SIM card is provided by your Airtime Provider. Insert the SIM card as follows: 1. Open the SIM cover in the left side of the connector panel.
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However, if you have an administrator user name and password, you can upload software using the web interface without having a SIM card. For further information, see the user manual for the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system. Remove the SIM card as follows: 1.
Powering the system Powering the system 5.2.1 Switching the terminal on Using the power switch To switch on the terminal, use the On/Off switch in the connector panel. It normally takes one or two seconds for the terminal to switch on. Using the ignition system Normally the ignition function is not used in maritime installations.
Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal 5.2.2 Switching the terminal off To switch off the terminal, change the position of the power switch again. Wait at least 5 seconds after power off, before trying to Note power on the system again. To switch off using the Ignition function, leave the On/Off switch in the connector panel in the On position and turn off the ignition.
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Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal Dial the following: <PUK> * <New PIN> * <New PIN> followed by # or off-hook key. Example: If the PUK is 87654321 and the new PIN is 1234, dial 87654321 * 1234 * 1234 followed by # or off-hook key. If you enter 10 wrong PUKs, the SIM card will no longer be functional.
Operating the system Operating the system 5.4.1 General use The user manual for the SAILOR FleetBroadband system describes general use of the system and all the functions of the web interface. It also contains a brief description of how to use the Thrane IP Handset with the terminal. 5.4.2 User interfaces Overview...
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Reset button 6.1.1 How to access the Reset button The terminal has a Reset button placed next to the SIM slot behind the SIM cover. The functions of this button is described in the next section. To press the Reset button, use a pointed device. 98-129218-B...
Reset button 6.1.2 Functions of the Reset button The Reset button on the terminal has the following functions: Action Function With the terminal running, The terminal IP address and IP netmask are temporarily set press the Reset button to the default value (default IP address: 192.168.0.1). normally.
Status signalling Status signalling 6.2.1 Overview The SAILOR FleetBroadband system uses event messages and a light indicator for Power to display the status of the system. 6.2.2 Power indicator The Power indicator is placed above the SIM slot in the connector panel. The Power indicator has the following functions: Behaviour Meaning...
6.3.1 Diagnostic report The diagnostic report contains information relevant for the service personnel during troubleshooting. When contacting Cobham SATCOM for support, please include a diagnostic report. To generate the diagnostic report, access the web interface and select Help Desk. Then click Generate report.
TT-3744A SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system Item Part number SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna 403050C SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal 403739A Table A-1: Part numbers, SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system A.1.2 TT-3670A Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, wired Item Part number Thrane IP Handset, wired 403672A...
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Spare parts Appendix A: Part numbers 98-129218-B...
Appendix B Technical specifications Overview This chapter contains specifications for the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband system including the terminal and antenna. For specifications and outline drawings for the Thrane IP Note Handset, refer to the manual for the IP handset. SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna B.2.1...
Maximum 39 W operational Total antenna 3.94 kg (8.7 lbs) weight Antenna dimensions 291.9 mm x Ø275.6 mm Table B-1: SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna, General (Continued) B.2.2 Environmental specifications Item Specification Water and dust IPX6 spray proof in all directions, no dust test.
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Pitch: 15°, period 3 sec., 0.6 g tangential Yaw: 10°, period 5 sec., 0.3 g tangential Surge: 0.5 g Sway: 0.5 g Heave: 0.7 g Turning rate: 36°/s; 12°/s Headway: 22 m/s (42 knots) Table B-2: SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna, Environmental (Continued) 98-129218-B Appendix B: Technical specifications...
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SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband antenna B.2.3 Antenna outline Weight: 3.94 kg (8.7 lbs) Dimensions are in mm Appendix B: Technical specifications 98-129218-B...
Minimum distance to transmitters Minimum distance to transmitters The table below shows the minimum recommended distance to transmitters in the frequency range below 1000 MHz. Recommended distance to SAILOR FleetBroadband antenna. 98-129218-B Appendix B: Technical specifications...
SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal B.4.1 General specifications Item Specification Weight 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs) Dimensions 231 mm x 278 mm x 41 m (9.1” x 10.9” x 1.6”) Global services Voice 4 kbps AMBE+2 Data Up to 150 kbps Standard data Up to 160 characters One connector: RJ-11 female.
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SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal Item Specification Antenna interface One connector, TNC-female Inmarsat I-4 power: 1525 to 1559 MHz: -94 dBm to -64 dBm 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz: -9 dBm to +11 dBm Inmarsat Alphasat power: 1518 to 1559 MHz: -94 dBm to -64 dBm 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz and 1668.0 - 1675.0 MHz:...
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SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal B.4.2 Outline, SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal Connector panel, top view and end view. Appendix B: Technical specifications 98-129218-B...
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SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband terminal Side view and bottom view. Weight: 2.2 kg. Dimensions are in mm. 98-129218-B Appendix B: Technical specifications...
Satellite coverage Satellite coverage The SAILOR FleetBroadband uses the Inmarsat I-4 satellites and the Alphasat satellite for satellite communication. The drawings below show the coverage areas for these satellites. B.5.1 Inmarsat I-4 coverage 90° 80° 70° 60° 50° 40° 30° 20°...
Appendix C Grounding and RF protection Why is grounding required? C.1.1 Reasons for grounding Grounding the SAILOR FleetBroadband system is required for two reasons: • Safety: Lightning protection of persons and equipment. • Protection: ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) protection of equipment. C.1.2 Safety First of all grounding of the system is required for safety reasons.
About marine DC systems About marine DC systems C.2.1 Wiring systems Two basic wiring topologies are used for marine DC system grounding: Two-Wire Return System and One Pole Grounded Return System. C.2.2 Two-wire Return System This configuration implies that no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment.
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About marine DC systems C.2.3 One Pole Grounded Return System This configuration implies that the battery negative is bonded to a ground potential, typically at the engine negative terminal. This is done in order to polarize the DC electrical system. BATTERY BATTERY STARTER...
About marine grounding About marine grounding There is great confusion about the different Ground terms used when dealing with marine electrical installations. The various terms are listed below for reference. Term Definition DC Negative Actually not a ground but a current-carrying conductor which carries the same current that flows in the positive conductor.
The terminal should be grounded to the ship/hull. For this purpose you may use a short antenna cable and a grounding kit. A suitable grounding kit is available from Cobham SATCOM. Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
The terminal must be grounded to the ship with the short antenna cable and a grounding kit (available from Cobham SATCOM). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
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Alternative grounding for steel hulls Terminal grounded at a dedicated RF ground (alternative) In this case the antenna is grounded with a separate ground cable. The ground cable must be routed parallel and close to the shielded coax cable connecting the antenna to the terminal grounding kit.
The terminal must be grounded with the short antenna cable and a grounding kit (available from Cobham SATCOM). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
The terminal must be grounded with the short antenna cable and a grounding kit (available from Cobham SATCOM). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
Alternative grounding for timber hulls Alternative grounding for timber hulls C.8.1 Grounding the terminal The terminal must be grounded with the short antenna cable and the Grounding kit (accessories). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
Separate ground cable Separate ground cable C.9.1 Ground cable - construction When dealing with electrical installations in a marine environment, all wiring must be done with double insulated, tinned, high quality and if exposed also UV resistant cables. This shall also apply to the separate ground cable mentioned in the previous paragraphs.
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Separate ground cable C.9.2 Ground cable - connection The ground cable must be mounted close to and parallel to the shielded coax cable thus minimizing ground loop problems. If possible, route the coax cable and the ground cable in metal conduits bonded to the hull or within a mast (depending on the actual installation). The ground cable must be connected at one of the mounting/grounding bolts on the antenna.
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Separate ground cable C.9.3 Isolation of the antenna from the mounting base In cases where the antenna is to be isolated from the mounting base, shoulder bushings and washers (accessories) must be used as illustrated below. Please note that the isolation has to be implemented on all four mounting bolts (including the bolt securing the ground cable).
RF interference C.10 RF interference Interference induced from nearby RF transmitters might cause system failures and in extreme cases permanent damage to the SAILOR FleetBroadband equipment. If there are problems with interference from HF transmitters, it is advisable to mount ferrite clamps on the coax cable in order to provide suppression of induced RF.
Glossary Glossary Auxiliary Terrestrial Component. Hybrid satellite terrestrial systems that use terrestrial repeaters to combine the wide area coverage capabilities of geostationary or low earth orbit satellites with urban coverage and in building penetration provided from terrestrial networks. American Wire Gauge. A means of specifying wire diameters. Compact Disc Continuous Monitoring DTMF...
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Glossary Local Area Network PAST Person Activated Self Test. A test similar to the POST test, but activated by the user. The PAST causes the system to reset. Personal Computer Personal Identification Number. A secret numeric password shared between a user and a system, used to authenticate the user to the system.
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Index Index distance antenna to GPS receiver alarms antenna to radar Alphasat antenna to transmitters coverage area B-10 between Inmarsat antennas aluminium hulls drainage of antenna 2-10 grounding analogue phone interface antenna cables dimensions electrostatic discharge drainage 2-10 recommendations C-14 grounding error messages grounding recommendations...
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Index Phone interface I/O interface entering in the web interface entering with a phone coverage area B-10 entering with IP handset ignition function pinout indicators, function analogue phone interface installation antenna interface antenna DC power input terminal 2-13 discrete I/O interface interfaces on terminal LAN interface analogue phone interface...
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Index source impedance measuring specifications steel hulls grounding system units IP handset terminal technical specifications terminal temperature 2-12 terminal cable support 2-14 grounding 2-13 grounding recommendations installation location 2-12 installing 2-13 introduction outline and dimensions timber hulls grounding C-10 tools for operation troubleshooting typography used in this manual unpacking...
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