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Beam User Manual 

Iridium Extreme PTT 
Grab ‘N’ Go Kits

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PTT Grab ‘N’ Go Corded Kit 

(PTTGNG-C1)

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Page 1: ...Beam User Manual Iridium Extreme PTT Grab N Go Kits Copyright 2018 Beam Communications Pty Ltd All rights reserved Pictured Iridium Extreme PTT Grab N Go Corded Kit PTTGNG C1 ...

Page 2: ...xtremePTTGrab N GoWirelessSmallKit Manual Part USRMAN008403 Manual revision 3 Release date August 2018 Beam Communications Pty Ltd 5 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave Victoria 3170 AUSTRALIA Information furnished by Beam Communications Pty Ltd is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Beam for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties wh...

Page 3: ...munication solutions Beam specializes in Voice Data Tracking and customized solutions Beam develops innovative products and services to meet market demands and niche applications Beam s leading edge products are deployed in a wide range of markets including Maritime Transport Government Defence Mining Construction Forestry Emergency Services Relief Aid Telemetry and Rural Telephony Supported by a ...

Page 4: ...ation 26 Informations importantes de sécurité et de manutention 28 Specifications 30 Beam Warranty Conditions 32 Contents Beam Communications 3 Contents 4 Conventions in this Manual 5 Terminology 5 Kit Contents 6 Safety Warnings 6 Product Overview 8 Dock PTT Mode versus Phone mode 9 Iridium Extreme PTT Grab N Go Kits Large case 10 Iridium Extreme PTT Grab N Go Kits Small case 10 Beam WIRELESS PTT ...

Page 5: ...stem HF Hands free Mobile Originating Describes a call initiated by the DriveDOCK Extreme Mobile Terminating Describes an incoming call being answered by the DriveDOCK Extreme Iridium Extreme PTT device The Iridium Extreme PTT Satellite telephone Dock Beam DriveDOCK Extreme Corded Handset Beam Corded Push To Talk Handset Wireless Handset Beam Wireless Push To Talk Handset The symbol mark and logos...

Page 6: ... Grab N Go Kits Failing to follow instructions may compromise the safety of the product and may result in personal injury and or equipment damage Please consult your supplier if you have any further questions TheDriveDOCKExtremeisalowpowerdockingstationforthe IridiumExtreme orIridiumExtreme PTTdevice WhenON itwill chargetheExtremehandsetwhilstdockedintheDriveDOCK Store the system in a cool and dry...

Page 7: ...r any of the accessories in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area WARNING HEADSET USE Headsets and earpieces used with this product are capable of delivering sounds at loud volumes Exposure to such sounds can result in permanent hearing loss damage The volume level may vary based on conditions such as the docks volume settings and the environment Please read the following saf...

Page 8: ...ype or size of operation you can depend on the Beam PTT to perform The Beam PTT handset key features Durable and reliable mic speaker handset Enhanced clean audio quality Compatible with existing Beam DriveDOCK Extreme Supports both Phone and PTT modes of the Iridium Network Ability to amplify PTT audio to external cabin loudspeaker Left or Right side bracket mounting to the Dock Beam DriveDOCK Ex...

Page 9: ... affect BOTH the dock s external speaker AND the PTT handset s speaker Tracking Tracking is not supported during PTT mode both instant tracking and interval tracking messages are suspended Track Button Disabled If the Track button is pressed during PTT mode the mute button will flash 3 times in ORANGE and sound the Triple beep rising tones to the Dock buzzer the current loudspeaker to indicate the...

Page 10: ...b N Go Kits Large case Handset Parts Functions Iridium Extreme PTT Grab N Go Kits Small case Handset Parts Functions Beam Privacy Handset BeamWireless PTT Handset BeamWireless PTT Handset Beam Corded PTT Handset PTT615 Magnetic Mount Antenna PTT615 Magnetic Mount Antenna Beam Corded PTT Handset RST060 Battery bracket Optional Speaker The Speaker is behind the DriveDOCK Extreme Car Cigarette DC Pow...

Page 11: ...arpieceswhile mutingthespeaker 11 Speaker Audiowillstillbedeliveredwithhandsetincharging cradle 12 Statuslight glowsbluewhenfullyoperational Flasheswhen out ofrange orwhenitspairedunitisoff 13 Antennaconnector allows connection of long range external antenna or replacement of short range internal type included in the kit note using a different antenna connection may void warranty 14 Functionbutton...

Page 12: ...radioenergy Thisalsohelpsminimizebatteryconsumptionandextendsbatteryshelflife Donottouchtheantennawhenoperational KeepSecureMicrophone antenna25mm 1 ormoreawayfromyourfaceandbodytoensure exposurelevelsremainatorbelowthemaximumlevels Keepyourbodyat least20cm 8 fromexternalantennasconnectedtothechargingcradle Netouchezpasl antennelorsqueopérationnel Gardezsécuriséantenne demicrophone25mm 1 ouplusloi...

Page 13: ... e g Talkgroup1 PhoneMode TochangefromPTTModebacktoPhoneMode 1 Presstheleftsoftkey ontheIridiumExtreme PTTdevice 2 SelecttheSwitchtoPhoneoptionatthetopofthemenulist PTTOperation TostartaPush to Talkcall pushandholdthePush to Talk PTT ButtonontheBeamhandset andcontinuetoholdthebutton untilyouaregrantedthefloortotalk Initially youwillheara seriesofconnectingtonesthatwillbeepononesecondintervals foll...

Page 14: ...splay LISTENING TALKING Whenatalkgroupisactiveandaparticipanthasthefloor thedevicethathasthefloorwilldisplayTALKING OPEN Whenatalkgroupisactivebutnoonehasthefloor the devicesthathavethetalkgroupastheirHomeTalkgroupwilldisplay OPEN Using SOS If you attempt to press the SOS button while in PTT Mode you will receive the following notification WARNING Must go to Phone Mode for SOS To change the Iridiu...

Page 15: ...nit PairinganewPTT W1Ahandsettoagatewaycrhadle EachBeamWirelessPush To Talkhandsetisuniquelyconnected toaspecificgatewaycradleinthefactory Thisensuresthatall communicationsbetweenthetwounitsaresecureandcannotbe compromisedorinterferedwithbyathirdparty Intheeventofa WirelessPTThandsetbeinglost itcanbepermanentlydisconnected fromthegatewaycradlebyconnectingwithanewreplacementunit Howtopair 1 SwitchO...

Page 16: ...itenetwork Itisactivatedbypressing the grey buttonontopoftheWirelessPTThandset VolumeControl Whenyoufirstactivatetheunityoushouldfirstensureyourhandset volumeissettoacomfortablelisteninglevel Youmaythenadjust theWirelessPTTHandsetvolumebypressingthetwoleftvolume buttonstodecrease Thereare5listeninglevels Theminimumlevelis notzerobutisdesignedsoyoucanstillquietlyhearradiotrafficand notinadvertently...

Page 17: ...htheHiroseaccessoryporttocaterfor sensitivityrequirementsorvariationsinheadsetmanufacturer s specifications Toactivatethehighersensitivity theWirelessHandset s blueVOLUMEUPbuttonshouldbehelddownwhilepoweringup Theuserwillthereafterhear2shortconfirmationbeepsattheendof eachstartuptonesequence Toreverttonormalsensitivity theunit shouldbepoweredupwiththeVOLUMEDOWNbluebuttonheld down NOTE ThisdoesNOTa...

Page 18: ... Privacy Handset in cup PTT Handset Speaker Mic Speaker Only Yes Yes No Privacy Handset No No No Yes Incoming Ring Alert External Speaker and PTT handset External Speaker and PTT handset External Speaker and PTT handset External Speaker Only Answer a Call 9575 Green Send key OR Single Press on PTT button 9575 Green Send key OR Single Press on PTT button 9575 Green Send key OR Single Press on PTT b...

Page 19: ...es No Yes Privacy Handset in cup External Microphone No No Yes Privacy Handset in cup PTT Handset Speaker Mic Yes Yes No Privacy Handset No No Yes Make a PTT Call Press PTT button Press PTT button Press 9575 convenience key Privacy Handset uncupped NOTE When the PTT handset is in the cradle all functionality is disabled and will switch to charging mode To make or receive calls the user must take t...

Page 20: ...ANGE ILLUMINATED Connected with a paired BT device Ready for accepting incoming call or switch to an active call N A FLASHING fast Searching a paired BT device N A FLASHING slow BT device is being used in a call N A ALTERNATING Bluetooth in Discovery Mode Blue Orange OR BLUE ORANGE FLASHING slow N A Error Mode Check Error log codes in Eagle ALL BUTTONS BLUE ORANGE FLASHING slow N A Charge Only Mod...

Page 21: ...last button press Status LED flashes YELLOW 3 times and all Button LED s will change WHITE A single beep will sound when entering brightness change mode A short double beep will sound when exiting change mode LOCATION BUTTON MODE ACTION LED SOUND Ringer Single Press Not in Call Cycle through the ring tones and the output device internal buzzer and external speaker The last Ringer type sounded is t...

Page 22: ... indicate that a tracking message is to be sent Single Press 5sec until 2 beeps sound Enables Disables Track button LED Solid GREEN is enabled LED OFF is disabled This action is optional and only when tracking for your Extreme Handset is configured and activated Using the Track button only initiates the command to send a Quick GPS message check that the Extreme Handset is configured correctly A be...

Page 23: ... Once set this option will ensure that when the Dock goes into Sleep Mode the handset will still receive power IMPORTANT Do not allow debris to fill the cradle as it may prevent the microphone from making contact with the charging pins Keep all liquids well away from the charging cradle at all times ReplacingThe Battery Pack Like all re chargeable products periodic replacement of the internal batt...

Page 24: ...encesfromotherradiofrequencytransmittingdevices Type Acceptance Radio and Television Interference The equipment described in this manual generates uses and radiates radiofrequency energy If it is not installed and used correctly it may cause interference with radio and television reception CE Declaration This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following harmonised European Norm...

Page 25: ... Handset farther away from the television or radio If necessary consult your two way radio dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Beam Communications Pty Ltd could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party for compli...

Page 26: ...ricalcircuitsinthePTTsystemmay causeinterferenceinotherelectronicequipment Therefore please takethefollowingprecautions I Aircraft UseofWirelessHandsetmaybeprohibitedwhile travellinginaircraft II Vehicles radiofrequencyemissionsfromWirelessHandset mayaffectelectronicsystemsinmotorvehicles Check withthemanufactureroritsrepresentativeregardingyour vehicle III Pacemakers TheHealthIndustryManufacturer...

Page 27: ...ngcradleortotheoutputconnectoron theXBDAbidirectionalamplifier Alwayskeepyourbodyatleast 20cm 8 fromthevehiclemountedexternalantenna TheXBDA isonlyapprovedforusewiththeWirelessHandsetunitwhenin accordancewithindividualcountrytypeapprovalregulations Battery Replacement Do not attempt to replace the rechargeable battery inWireless PTT Handset yourself The battery should be replaced only by an Author...

Page 28: ...sans fil et les circuits électriques dans le combiné sans fil peuvent provoquer des interférences avec d autres équipements électroniques Par conséquent prenez les précautions suivantes i Avion L utilisation du combiné sans fil peut être interdite dans les avions ii Véhicules les émissions de radiofréquences par le combiné sans fil peuvent affecter les systèmes électroniques des véhicules à moteur...

Page 29: ...t foreign objects into handset Do not use theWireless Handset if it has been damaged for example if theWireless Handset is cracked punctured or damaged by water ConnectorsandPressButtons Never force a connector into a port or apply excessive pressure to a button because this may cause damage that is not covered under the warranty If the connector and port don t join with reasonable ease they proba...

Page 30: ... Hours 30 receive time Encryption SAFER 64Bit std 128Bit Advanced model RF Connectors RP SMA Female Audio Distortion 250mW 5 THD Hirose Audio Port Industry standard 6 pin accessory port Audio Port Standard 3 5mm mono jack TS Power Input Voltage 6 16VDC supplied by Extreme Dock Vibration and Shock Mil Std 810 C D E F Humidity Rain Dust IEC529 IP55 Wireless Handset only Type Acceptance Aust NZ FCC C...

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Page 32: ...nd freight is paid by the sender Beam Warranty Terms Conditions Beam Communications gives this express warranty along with extended warranty endorsements where applicable in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose This constitutes our sole warranty and obligation with regard to our products as w...

Page 33: ...ms warranty Users in Australia and New Zealand This product comes with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law ACL and similar legislation in New Zealand Consumers are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage Consumers are also entitled to have this product repaired or replaced if t...

Page 34: ...34 Legal The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by BluetoothR SIG Inc Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners ...

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