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ST 3100

Installation Manual

Satellite Telephone System

Transceiver P/N 400-10680-001 and -002

Installation Manual P/N 800-10680

Revision C, May 2007

AirCell

LLC

1172 Century Drive, Suite 280, Building B

Louisville, CO 80027

United States of America

Distribution Statement: This publication is for the Satellite Telephone products only and is to be

used by Customers and authorized AirCell

agents only. Send requests for additional copies of

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Summary of Contents for ST 3100

Page 1: ...C 1172 Century Drive Suite 280 Building B Louisville CO 80027 United States of America Distribution Statement This publication is for the Satellite Telephone products only and is to be used by Custome...

Page 2: ...ation please contact Corporate Publications Coordinator AirCell LLC 1172 Century Drive Suite 280 Building B Louisville CO 80027 Telephone 303 379 0200 FAX 303 379 0279 Copyright 2007 AirCell LLC All R...

Page 3: ...fic information from this manual in order to create separate Handset and Antenna manuals June 2005 AirCell C Revised for the addition of the 002 non POTS configuration the functionality of revised vol...

Page 4: ...ES 3 1 3 1 Planning 3 1 3 2 Equipment Location 3 1 3 3 Cable Routing 3 2 3 4 Antenna Selection 3 2 3 5 Handset Selection 3 2 3 6 ST 3100 Transceiver Location 3 2 3 7 Power Handset and Audio Cabling 3...

Page 5: ...7 3 Associated Reference Documents 7 1 7 4 Technical Specifications 7 1 8 0 SPECIAL TOOLS FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT 8 1 8 1 Introduction 8 1 8 2 Test Setup and Calibration 8 1 9 0 PARTS LIST 9 1 9 1 Intr...

Page 6: ...5 ST 3100 Transceiver Mounting Tray 2 3 Figure 2 6 Satellite Patch Antenna 2 4 Figure 4 1 Handset Keyboard 4 3 Figure 4 2 ST 3100 Transceiver Top View Revision M and earlier 4 5 Figure 4 3 Conference...

Page 7: ...LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page Table 3 1 Satellite Channel RF Antenna Cable Guide 3 5 Page vi 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 8: ...no POTS interface These transceivers are identical including revision levels the only exception is the 002 configuration lacks a POTS module installed on the motherboard The ST 3100 System was tested...

Page 9: ...rictions are met Verify that adequate airflow is provided for equipment cooling Check cable routing connector access 90 degree or straight and determine cable lengths Ensure easy accessibility to conn...

Page 10: ...be taken against personal contact or inhalation in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements 29 Code of Federal Regulations CFR 1910 1000 or superseding document...

Page 11: ...This Page Intentionally Blank Introduction Page 1 4 Section 1 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 12: ...us the option to have multiple handsets in the aircraft for conference type calls Standard Black Handset P N 400 10035 00X with Modified Cradle P N 400 10038 00X RJ11 RJ45 Jacks SatelliteTransceiver P...

Page 13: ...et RJ 11 connector is not used Secure locking for storage Handset Cradle Figure 2 3 Handset and Cradle The handset provides voice communications and control of the AirCell ST 3100 system The handset s...

Page 14: ...ector per M83723 73 Insert Arrangement 14 15S Access Door for Mic Bias Audio Level Adjust Refer to Section 7 1 System Specifications for details regarding the environmental requirements for this unit...

Page 15: ...B and C audio channels and Audio Panel interface 2 2 3 Satellite Patch Antenna Standard Antenna Shown The AirCell Satellite Patch Antenna is P N 015 10306 001 This antenna is a low profile Iridium GP...

Page 16: ...luding revision levels the only exception is the 002 configuration lacks a POTS module installed on the motherboard Note Requirements of the applicable FARs may stipulate that proper DER engineering d...

Page 17: ...ment is to ensure the best overall system performance Refer to Table 3 1 to properly select the coax cables required to meet these requirements Note Some of the RG style cables used in General Aviatio...

Page 18: ...tors or connectors approved for use on aircraft 3 Refer to FAA AC 43 13 1B for the proper wire types Wiring should conform to MIL W 22759 or MIL C 27500 AC 43 13 1B 11 89 or AC 43 13 1B Tables 11 11 a...

Page 19: ...ets may be wired in parallel per handset circuit but volume loading will occur and volume adjustment at the ST 3100 Transceiver may be required The wiring diagram in Section 10 0 provides wiring defin...

Page 20: ...ested Vendors 50 Type N Male Connector 50 Double Shielded Coax Cable Straight TNC Male Connector Right Angle TNC Male Connector Straight N Male Connector N Female to TNC Male Adapter 0 20 feet ECS EMT...

Page 21: ...This Page Intentionally Blank Installation Procedures Page 3 6 Section 3 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 22: ...System should be accomplished in accordance with test procedures outlined in this Installation Manual Sections 4 6 and 4 7 Complete the required paperwork to activate the system For Iridium telephone...

Page 23: ...is not resolved by following the troubleshooting procedures in Appendix A A Return Material Authorization RMA is required for all repairs or exchanges on items returned to AirCell Return the Transceiv...

Page 24: ...o receive a call lift the Handset out of the cradle and press SND If you are holding the Handset and it rings press SND to receive the call To adjust the volume in the earpiece press the UP DOWN arrow...

Page 25: ...3100 audio level adjustments are set by the factory to mid range and in most installations will not need to be altered in the field An audio matrix is provided in the Transceiver to allow the transmi...

Page 26: ...to the Handset you are using To keep the audio levels consistent the AirCell ST 3100 Transceiver allows the summed audio to be matched to the level of an incoming call Match the summed audio at each...

Page 27: ...are identified by the letters A HSA B HSB and C HSC in the wiring diagram On the top of the Transceiver there is an access panel to the audio level adjustment potentiometers which are also identified...

Page 28: ...llations will not need adjustment in the field These adjustments are minor volume adjustments that don t adjust from a minimum to a maximum volume level The Audio Panel side tone level and volume trim...

Page 29: ...This Page Intentionally Blank Testing and Setup Page 4 8 Section 4 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 30: ...completely 5 2 Recommended Cleaning Materials Mild soap and water for most plastics is recommended CAUTION Use Isopropyl Alcohol carefully as it may react with some plastics in the area Isopropyl Alc...

Page 31: ...Cleaning Page 5 2 Section 5 800 10680 C May 2007 This Page Intentionally Blank...

Page 32: ...ts include the AirCell ST 3100 Transceiver and mounting provision dimensions a connector pin out orientation diagram and access door details potentiometer adjustments The Notes and Tables on these pag...

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Page 37: ...This Page Intentionally Blank Fits and Clearances Page 6 2 Section 6 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 38: ...ct and Intercom Alert provide notification of incoming call and conference request to pilots and passengers Various antenna and handset options are available The AirCell ST 3100 Satellite Transceiver...

Page 39: ...nder 10 Transceiver Heaters When the temperature on the inside of the Transceiver is 20C 4F the heaters will turn on For example on a 28 VDC system the heaters will draw an additional 2 8 A At full po...

Page 40: ...and 19 2 kbps recommended for revision K and subsequent Data Rate IRIDIUM 2 4 Kbps typical Protocol Error Correction MNP4 POTS Interface Plain Old Telephone System not applicable to the 002 configurat...

Page 41: ...This Page Intentionally Blank System Specifications Page 7 4 Section 7 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 42: ...ols are required for the installation of the AirCell ST 3100 system 8 2 Test Setup and Calibration Refer to Section 4 0 Testing and Setup for the procedure to verify that the unit is serviceable Speci...

Page 43: ...This Page Intentionally Blank Special Tools Fixtures and Equipment Page 8 2 Section 8 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 44: ...Transceiver w Modem without POTS MS3126F16 26S Connector Circular 26 position socket contacts included crimp 800007 1 Mounting Tray 3 8 ATR Optional in place of Mounting Tray 151 10689 001 2 each ASE...

Page 45: ...This Page Intentionally Blank Illustrated Parts List Page 9 2 Section 9 800 10680 C May 2007...

Page 46: ...ions for the AirCell ST 3100 system In addition to general notes the attached sheets include wiring diagrams for the single channel system The Notes and Tables on these pages are very important study...

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Page 56: ...Wiring Diagrams Section 10 Page 10 2 800 10680 C May 2007 This Page Intentionally Blank...

Page 57: ...dance Symptom 2 Handset Display is not illuminated ASE System has multiple handsets and the displays of most handsets are on but one handset is not illuminated Bad connection or faulty wiring between...

Page 58: ...tellite mode signal Possible Cause 3B There is a problem with the Satellite RF channel Iridium Satellite signal can be monitored using a Personal Computer PC interface to the RS 232 data port that is...

Page 59: ...hooting procedures in Appendix B A Return Material Authorization RMA is required for all repairs or exchanges on items returned to AirCell After obtaining an RMA return the AirCell ST 3100 components...

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