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Installation guidelines:

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Always protect equipment from dirt 
and moisture

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Ensure mounting surfaces are strong

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Allow for cooling space & driver/
passenger leg room

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Ensure all wires are secure

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Always use the supplied mounting 
hardware.

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Ensure removal is easy (as above)

Routing Cables:

Use wiring troughs when available, to simplify cable installation and 
to provide maximum protection for cables.
If wiring troughs are not available, route cables these guidelines:
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Route cables so they are protected from pinching, sharp edges, 
and crushing

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Where possible, avoid routing cables above the catalytic 
converter

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Use grommets wherever a cable must pass through a hole in a 
metal panel

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In a vehicle equipped with electronically controlled anti-skid 
brakes (ABS), route all cables on the opposite side of the 
vehicle from the braking modulator box to minimize any possible 
interference.

• 

Keep all in-line connectors accessible. under the carpet 
alongside the drive shaft hump and follow

This QuickStart Guide lists the installation steps:
1.  Installing your handset & holder

2.  Installing your Hands Free Interface Unit (HFI)

3.  Installing your Transceiver Module

4.  Installing your Directional Microphone

5.  Installing your Speaker

6.  Installing your Antenna: refer to separate guide

7.  Connecting Power

8.  Testing & Operation

Installing your handset & holder/hang-up cup

Mount the hang-up up of the Intelligent Handset so that the handset is within easy reach of the driver during 

normal operation and will not interfere with driver or passenger comfort. Orient the handset hang-up cup 

vertically, with the spring-loaded clip toward the front of the vehicle.

Allow enough room:

•  for your handset to connect to the Hands Free Interface (HFI)

•  to easily insert the handset into and remove it from the hang-up cup

When selecting an installation location, please consider:

•  each mounting surface is strong enough to support the handset

•  ensure that handset is within reach of the RST620B interface-unit (HFI)

Installing your Interface box (HFI)

The best location for mounting the HFI is under the dashboard or front

seat within reaching distance of your handset (above) when in the cradle.

To install the box, follow these steps:

1.  Using the HFI as a template, mark the screw hole locations.

2.  Remove the bracket, and drill holes at the marked locations.

3.  Mount using the six screws provided with the fuse kit.

Optimising Signal Quality with the Iridium Network

Iridium is a line-of-sight Satellite network. Conditions that can compromise 

the quality of the service you may receive include:

1.  Obstructions:

 Provide the best satellite view for your antenna by 

removing all obstructions where possible

2.  Cabling:

 Use the shortest cable length and the fewest number of 

connectors on all Iridium certified antenna cable runs 

3.  RF Interference:

 Install antenna as far away from other transmitters as 

possible.

Step 1:

 Remove cover on hang-up cup (Pic 1)

Step 2:

 Affix the hang-up cup in location using the holes in 

the cup (Pic 2)

Step 3: 

Once in place replace cover on hang-up cup

RST620B HFI

L-Band Transceiver

Installing your Transceiver Module

Mount the Transceiver module in a safe location away from

driver obstruction.

Ensure the distance between the transceiver module and the

Hands Free Interface enables the D25 Connector cable to

reach both units.

Use the pre-assembled bracket (3x 4mm slots) and Velcro tape

supplied to conveniently attach the Transceiver module to a fixed surface.

Note:

 

Only qualified people should 

install communication equipment. For 
vehicle air bag information contact the 
vehicle manufacturer.

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Package Contents

Before commencing installation ensure your package has the following components:

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories 

are available for your RST620B.

•  Handset Extension Cable

•  Antenna Cable 

• Antenna

•  Extension cable joiner

See your Service Provider for pricing 
and availability of these quality BEAM 
accessories.

  1 x RST620B Hands Free Interface (HFI) module

  1 x RST970 (Intelligent Handset with cradle) 

  1 x Speaker 

  1 x Microphone 

  1 x 9522B Iridium L-Band transceiver

  1 x L-Band transceiver bracket & Velcro fastener

  1 x L-Band transceiver cable

  1 x 3-wire Power cable harness & 2 Fuses

  1 x SMA – TNC Antenna Cable Adaptor

  1 x Socket wrench / Allen key

  1 x Printed RST620B User Manual

  1 x Printed Iridium Antenna Installation Guide 

Beam Communications Pty Ltd

5/8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave

Victoria, Australia, 3170

T: +61 3 8588 4500

F: +61 3 9560 9055

E: [email protected]

W: www.beamcommunications.com

TranSAT Fixed Handsfree Kit

RST620B

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing your BEAM Fixed In-Vehicle Handsfree kit.

RST620B Options & Accessories

RST714 Whip
Antenna

RST710 Iridium Helix
Antenna

More info at: www.beamcommunications.com

    

    

 

  

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