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C-1000A Iridium™ Satellite Phone System

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DB-9 Data Port Connector

PIN

SIGNAL

DESCRIPTION

CU_232_DCD

EIA-232 DCD (Data Carrier Detect)

CU_232_RX

EIA-232 RX (Receive)

CU_232_TX

EIA-232 TX (Transmit)

CU_232_DTR

EIA-232 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)

CU_232_GND

EIA-232 Ground Return

CU_232_DSR

EIA-232 DSR (Data Set Ready)

CU_232_RTS

EIA-232 RTS (Request to Send)

CU_232_CTS

EIA-232 CTS (Clear to Send)

CU_232_RI

EIA-232 RI (Ring Indicator)

Notes 1. Use of the Cabin Unit Data Port requires the installation of the Iridium Data Kit

software on the User’s PC.

RJ-11 2-Wire Analog POTS Phone Connector

PIN

SIGNAL

DESCRIPTION

(Not

Connected)

(Not

Connected)

POTS_RING

Analog Telephone, RJ11 Ring

POTS_TIP

Analog Telephone, RJ11 Tip

(Not

Connected)

(Not

Connected)

Notes 1.

RJ-45 Digital Handset Connector

PIN

SIGNAL

DESCRIPTION

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

(Connected, but not used)

2 LBT_ON-OFF

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

LBT On/Off

3 GND

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

Ground

4 UPLINK

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

DSC Bus Uplink Data

5 DOWNLINK

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

DSC Bus Downlink data

6 DSC_EN_12V

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

DSC Bus Power

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

(Connected, but not used)

8 GND

Handset/ SIM Card Reader:

Ground

Notes 1.

Summary of Contents for Iridium C-1000A

Page 1: ...C 1000A Iridium Satellite Phone System Installation Guide May 2012 Document Part 100115 Revision 1 6 ...

Page 2: ...out notice Publication Date June 2003 Information in this manual is current as of publication or revision date Specifications and operational details are subject to change without notice at the discretion of Blue Sky Network LLC This manual is available in PDF format from our website or by contacting our office at Page ii C 1000A Iridium Satellite Phone System 100115 www blueskynetwork com Phone 1...

Page 3: ... Notes 4A 5A 1 2 04 30 2004 Blue Sky Network 100115 Included link to 9520 Guide 1 3 08 04 2004 Blue Sky Network 100115 MagnaStar integration Info 1 4 10 18 2004 Blue Sky Network 100115 No warranty on Modifications 1 5 12 14 2006 Blue Sky Network 100115 9520 link updated 1 6 05 03 2012 Blue Sky Network 100115 End of Life Watermark added 100115 C 1000A Iridium Satellite Phone System Page iii ...

Page 4: ...TALLATION WIRING 11 GENERAL INFORMATION 11 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 11 COOLING AIR REQUIREMENTS 11 AIRCRAFT INTERFACES 11 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED 11 WIRE HARNESS FABRICATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 12 ANTENNA ANTENNA CABLE INSTALLATION 13 MODEM UNIT MU INSTALLATION 15 CABIN UNIT CU INSTALLATION 18 WIRING DIAGRAMS 21 SERVICE ACTIVATION 25 POST INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 26 SYSTEM PERFORMAN...

Page 5: ...eristics components approval procedures installation considerations setup procedures checkout procedures and instructions for continued airworthiness for a C 1000A Iridium Phone System The information drawings and wiring diagrams contained in this manual are intended as a reference for engineering planning only The drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein do not represent any specific STC For...

Page 6: ...to a range of aircraft voice and data communication systems The C 1000A Cabin Unit although not a required component is often the primary user interface It contains the Motorola digital telephone handset along with various connectors system status indicators a hang up cup that holds the handset and the Subscriber Identity Module SIM card reader that identifies the user to the Iridium satellite net...

Page 7: ...C 1000A System Block Diagrams The following diagrams shows the C 1000A Satellite Phone System component interconnection Single Handset Installation Multiple Handset Party Line Installation 100115 C 1000A Iridium Satellite Phone System Page 3 ...

Page 8: ...al applications such as heavy construction defense military emergency services maritime mining forestry oil and gas Satellites 66 plus 6 in orbit backup satellites Orbital Planes 6 Orbit Altitude 485 miles 780 kilometers Inclination of Orbital Plane 86 4 degrees Orbital Period 100 minutes 28 seconds Satellite Weight 1 500 pounds 689 kilograms Spot Beams 48 per satellite 30 miles in diameter per be...

Page 9: ...you are located 2 Wire POTS or 4 Wire Analog Phone 1 Enter the phone number in an international format as follows Pick up handset and verify you have dial tone then dial 00 followed by the Country Code the City or Area Code and the Phone Number Motorola Digital Handset C 1000A Cabin Unit Reference Motorola s Satellite Series 9520 Mobile Telephone User s Guide for instructions on using the C 1000A ...

Page 10: ...ility requirements of FAR 25 853 The Handset Cord meets the requirements of FAR Part 25 Appendix F Part 1 Paragraph a 3 Flammability Requirements for Electrical Wiring Installation and Operational Approval Procedures A functional ground test procedure and an operational flight check procedure should be used to verify proper installation functional performance and electromagnetic compatibility with...

Page 11: ...llimeters 4 Mating connector Type DB 37P 5 Mating connector Type DB 9S 6 Mating connector Type TNC female 7 Nominal weight 4 7lbs 2 12 kg 15 8 Power Input Two options available 28 VDC nominal 1 amp max 12 VDC nominal 1 5 amps max 9 RF Interface Transmit Frequency 1616 MHz 1626 5 MHz Input Output Impedance 50 ohms Multiplexing Method TDMA FDMA Max Transmit Power 7 watts in transmit slot Average Tra...

Page 12: ...tor Type DB 37S 5 Mating connector Type RJ 45 male for Motorola Digital Handset 6 Mating connector Type 2 5mm stereo male 7 Mating connector Type RJ 11 male for 2 Wire POTS analog phone 8 Mating connector Type DB 9P for PC data port 9 Nominal weight 1 8lbs 0 82 kg 15 10 Handset cord length is approx 12 inches 300mm when coiled and 84 inches 2100mm maximum length when stretched 11 Power is supplied...

Page 13: ...and is designed to DO 160 MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129 standards Frequency Iridium GPS 1616 1626 5 MHz 1575 10MHz VSWR 1 5 1 Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization RHCP Impedance 50 ohms Power Handling 60 watts CW Gain 3 dBic Zenith Lightning Protection DC grounded Weight 6 oz Material 6061 T6 aluminum thermoset plastic Finish Skydrol resistant enamel 100115 C 1000A Iridiu...

Page 14: ...ations and 1530 1660 5 MHz for low gain data application It is designed to DO 160C MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129a standards and is qualified for high speed military and commercial aircraft Frequency J1 1610 1626 5 MHz J2 1530 1660 5 MHz VSWR 2 0 1 Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization RHCP Impedance 50 ohms Power Handling 60 watts Gain 3 dBic Zenith Lightning Protection DC...

Page 15: ...tellite Phone System has very low power usage so forced air cooling is not required for any of the components However units should be kept away from heat sources Aircraft Interfaces The C 1000A Satellite Phone System operates independent of aircraft navigation systems Therefore no aircraft interface is required other than the 12 or 28Vdc Power Input Power Return and Chassis Ground Power Input The ...

Page 16: ...re connected in accordance with the installation drawings It is recommended that power and ground wires are a twisted pair to reduce signal noise Ground Bonding In order to assure installation characteristics match the DO 160 RF and Lightning test conditions ensure that ground wires of at least the recommended size are installed and these wires are connected to a bonded aircraft ground Note Both t...

Page 17: ...tor from the antenna to the C 1000A Modem Unit is 2dB 1626MHz The BSN Installation Kits include the FAA approved low loss coax antenna cable sized to meet this requirement Single Channel Antenna S67 1575 109 Installation The S67 1575 109 Single Channel Antenna has a low profile providing structurally insignificant drag loads The antenna is usually installed using four MS27039C1 10 attachment screw...

Page 18: ...uding the antenna cable and all connectors from the antenna to the C 1000A Modem Unit is 2dB 1626MHz Maximum cable length is determined by this specification Measured Voltage Standing Wave Ratio or VSWR of the coax cable assembly antenna and any bulkhead feed through adapter must be less than 1 5 to 1 Note The BSN Installation Kits include a 15 foot 4 6 m FAA approved low loss coax antenna cable s...

Page 19: ...oin a POTS analog phone conversation using the Motorola Digital Handset The Motorola transceiver does not support simultaneous digital and analog outputs Loop Battery Voltage 49 VDC Typical Loop Resistance Including Telephone 1000 Ohms Maximum DC Loop Current 25 mA Typical Ringing Signal 20 Hz Trapezoidal Waveform Ring Voltage 65 Volt 3 REN Signaling Loop Start DTMF Dial Pulses Ignored AC Impedanc...

Page 20: ...iles This capability requires the purchase of an optional Iridium Data Kit and the installation of the included software on the user s PC Iridium Data Services can be run on a computer using the Windows XP 95 98 NT 4 0 2000 and ME Operating Systems This interface is available via the DB 9 connector on the C 1000A Cabin Unit or can be wired directly from the C 1000A Modem Unit to other convenient l...

Page 21: ...kpit Audio In 19 4W_IN2 10K Ohm Balanced Cockpit Audio In 20 GND Shield Ground Only Connect Shields at this end of Cable 21 Handset SIM Card Reader Connected but not used 22 LBT_ON OFF Handset SIM Card Reader LBT On Off 23 GND Handset SIM Card Reader Ground 24 UPLINK Handset SIM Card Reader DSC Bus Uplink Data 25 DOWNLINK Handset SIM Card Reader DSC Bus Downlink data 26 DSC_EN_12V Handset SIM Card...

Page 22: ...00 and ME Operating Systems This interface is also available via the DB 37 Cabin Unit connector on the C 1000A Modem Unit so it can be wired to other convenient locations around the aircraft 2 Wire Analog POTS Telephone Interface The Cabin Unit includes a standard RJ 11 connector for a 2 wire tip and ring loop phone line This circuit can connect to a 2 wire Plain Old Telephone Service POTS phone P...

Page 23: ...nnected 19 Not Connected 20 Not Connected DO NOT CONNECT SHIELDS 21 Handset SIM Card Reader Connected but not used 22 LBT_ON OFF Handset SIM Card Reader LBT On Off 23 GND Handset SIM Card Reader Ground 24 UPLINK Handset SIM Card Reader DSC Bus Uplink Data 25 DOWNLINK Handset SIM Card Reader DSC Bus Downlink data 26 DSC_EN_12V Handset SIM Card Reader DSC Bus Power 27 Handset SIM Card Reader Connect...

Page 24: ...tion of the Iridium Data Kit software on the User s PC RJ 11 2 Wire Analog POTS Phone Connector PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Not Connected 2 Not Connected 3 POTS_RING Analog Telephone RJ11 Ring 4 POTS_TIP Analog Telephone RJ11 Tip 5 Not Connected 6 Not Connected Notes 1 RJ 45 Digital Handset Connector PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Handset SIM Card Reader Connected but not used 2 LBT_ON OFF Handset SIM Card...

Page 25: ...SET_IN2 HDSET_IN1 36 HDST_PRSNT 27 28 GND 25 26 DOWNLINK DSC_N_12V 23 24 GND UPLINK 21 22 LBT_ON OFF 4W_OUT1 4W_OUT2 16 17 4W_IN1 4W_IN2 18 19 13 LEDS_OUT 12 CU_12V 11 DC Return GND 10 8 9 CU_232_CTS CU_232_RI 6 7 CU_232_DSR CU_232_RTS 1 2 CU_232_RX CU_232_DCD 3 4 CU_232_TX CU_232_DTR 5 CU_232_GND Shield GND Shield GND Shield GND DB9S Airframe Chassis Ground 9 E M_OUT9 8 E M_OUT8 7 E M_OUT7 5 E M_...

Page 26: ...BT_ON OFF 4W_OUT1 4W_OUT2 16 17 4W_IN1 4W_IN2 18 19 13 LEDS_OUT 12 CU_12V 11 DC Return GND 10 8 9 CU_232_CTS CU_232_RI 6 7 CU_232_DSR CU_232_RTS 1 2 CU_232_RX CU_232_DCD 3 4 CU_232_TX CU_232_DTR 5 CU_232_GND Shield GND Shield GND Shield GND DB9S Airframe Chassis Ground 2 Wire POTS Phone Extensions 9 E M_OUT9 8 E M_OUT8 7 E M_OUT7 5 E M_IN5 4 E M_IN4 RS 232 Data Serial Bus DSC Bus Handset SIM Card ...

Page 27: ...21 22 LBT_ON OFF 4W_OUT1 4W_OUT2 16 17 4W_IN1 4W_IN2 18 19 13 LEDS_OUT 12 CU_12V 11 DC Return GND 10 8 9 CU_232_CTS CU_232_RI 6 7 CU_232_DSR CU_232_RTS 1 2 CU_232_RX CU_232_DCD 3 4 CU_232_TX CU_232_DTR 5 CU_232_GND Shield GND Shield GND Shield GND DB9S Airframe Chassis Ground 2 Wire POTS Phone Extensions 9 E M_OUT9 8 E M_OUT8 7 E M_OUT7 5 E M_IN5 4 E M_IN4 RS 232 Data Serial Bus DSC Bus Handset SI...

Page 28: ...idium Satellite Phone System 100115 MagnaStar Interface A typical interface to the MagnaStar system via the Analog Interface Unit AIU Ps For user settings please go to MagnaStar Integration Settings section on this guide ...

Page 29: ...w blueskynetwork com Phone 1 858 551 3894 Fax 1 858 551 3891 1298 Prospect Street Suite 1D La Jolla CA 92037 2 Obtain and complete the Service Agreement form and choose a service plan to fit your needs This information on the form is used to set up your account and complete the SIM card activation Once the information is completed and the credit card approved the SIM card activation can normally b...

Page 30: ...system registration You should hear a dial tone when you take an analog phone 2 Wire POTS or 4 Wire off hook or lift the handset Placing a Test Call Blue Sky Network has a 4 digit toll free number you can dial from your Iridium phone to speak to a Blue Sky Network support representative who is familiar with the Iridium system and its performance The number is BSN0 or 2760 2 Wire POTS or 4 Wire Ana...

Page 31: ...rienced with the functionality or operational performance of the C 1000A contact Blue Sky Network for assistance Maintenance Aircraft Annual Inspection Considerations During the aircraft annual inspection Visually inspect the antenna installation for loose fasteners or corrosion Perform a functional check of the system by making a telephone call C 1000A Modem Unit The C 1000A Modem Unit requires n...

Page 32: ...g phone Enter PIN Enter the four digit PIN Personal Identification Number Insert Card Power off the phone and make sure the SIM card is properly inserted Contacts down and then power your phone on again Check Card The SIM card is damaged improperly inserted or inserted the wrong way Blocked If the PIN Code is incorrectly entered three times in a row your phone is blocked to prevent unauthorized us...

Page 33: ... 3 Check connections to Analog phone Check Modem Unit connections Check wire harness 4 See below Can t complete a call 1 Antenna Signal strength 2 Obstructed view of the satellites 3 Error dialing number 4 You are in a restricted area Poland Hungary N Korea N Sri Lanka 5 SIM Card improperly inserted or not working 6 Phone is locked or blocked 7 Internal software error 1 See Low Signal Strength abo...

Page 34: ...ranty is not assignable or transferable by the Purchaser Blue Sky at its option shall at no charge to Purchaser either repair or replace Warranted Components that do not conform to this warranty provided that the Warranted Components are returned in accordance with the instructions set out below and within the warranty period These remedies are Purchaser s exclusive remedies under this warranty Re...

Page 35: ...HALL IMMEDIATELY VOID THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Please contact Blue Sky if you have any questions regarding Blue Sky s limited warranty DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OR SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY LIABIL...

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Page 39: ...n the AIU Next turn on the equipment On the MagnaStar handset please select the options below Select Setup 9 Select More and enter Passcode default is 0000 Select AIU 6 Select GroundCell 3 Please note that key 3 toggles between SATCOM and GroundCell and the latter is the correct choice for appropriate operation eventough it is really a SATCOM system For questions or other configuration details ple...

Page 40: ...nces settings important control functions such as network registration status satellite signal strength passwords and SIM card management see Figure 1 Since the kits 4A and 5A do not come equipped with the C1000A Cabin Unit a special cable should be assembled in order to use the digital handset Figure 1 Digital Handset Screen For details on how to operate the digital handset see 9520 Mobile Teleph...

Page 41: ...sed for set up or maintenance only C1000A C2 and another for analog interface user operation C1000A C3 It s important to observe that once the maintenance cable has been used the C1000A Modem Unit not the digital handset MUST be powered off before connecting the analog phone cable again or vice versa for safety precautions Obs 1 In this type of configuration the PIN Number option should be disable...

Page 42: ...on Require SIM Card PIN 7 Scroll to OFF the Press OK 8 It will ask for PIN code again press 1111 It should read COMPLETED Obs 2 Remember that the Modem Unit takes about 1 minute to initialize and register on the Iridium network CABLE SHEMATICS The 3 schematics presented below show the wiring for the C1000A C1 cable and its variants For the C1000A C2 and C1000A C3 just do not install the RJ11 or RJ...

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