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Antenna Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 23

Step 3

– Attach Power

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Confirm Unit Status

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Power Off Unit

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Step 4

– Attach Adapters

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Step 5

– Complete Setup

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Appendix A - Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 26

Appendix B

– Cable Diagrams ...................................................................................... 27

Support .......................................................................................................................... 29

Summary of Contents for SKYLINK

Page 1: ...F SKYLINK Installation Guide Blue Sky Network LLC 5353 Mission Center Rd Suite 222 San Diego CA 92108 Email support blueskynetwork com Website www blueskynetwork com ...

Page 3: ...and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice Nothing in this document is intended to create addi tional or separate warranties or guarantees Blue Sky Network 5353 Mission Center Rd 222 San Diego CA 92108 Phone 1 858 551 3894 Fax 1 858 225 0794 Email support blueskynetwork com Website www blueskynetwork com 2021 Blue Sky Network All Rights Reserved ...

Page 4: ...viation antenna information diagram 28 July 2021 1 4 MZ Included FXO FXS adapter information 25 Aug 2021 1 5 MZ Added SCAN antenna information edited antenna location suggestions table 1 Sept 2021 1 6 MZ Included mention of SkyLink 7100 Install Guide removed antenna location suggestions table made corrections based on feedback 9 Sept 2021 1 7 MZ Added info for antenna location suggestions 14 Sept ...

Page 5: ...ness 9 Back Panel Description 10 Mounting Installation 11 Mounting 11 Mounting the Unit 11 Mounting with Adhesive 11 Mounting with SkyLink Mounting Bracket 12 Other Installation Equipment 13 Location Requirements 14 Antennas 14 SkyLink Terminal 14 Location Suggestions 15 Vehicle 15 Ship 16 Building 17 Aircraft UAV 18 Equipment Setup 19 Step 1 Install Cellular Iridium SIM Cards 19 Step 2 Attach Cel...

Page 6: ...0 Page 6 of 29 2021 Blue Sky Network All Rights Reserved Antenna Requirements 23 Step 3 Attach Power 24 Confirm Unit Status 24 Power Off Unit 24 Step 4 Attach Adapters 25 Step 5 Complete Setup 25 Appendix A Troubleshooting 26 Appendix B Cable Diagrams 27 Support 29 ...

Page 7: ...or each user It is both IP65 Certified and FCC Part 15 25 Certified Installation Components Installation components are based on the desired configuration for each unit the list below describes some of the most common components available in a kit or purchased All adapter assemblies come with a length of cable that is acceptable for typical installations If a longer length is needed you can purcha...

Page 8: ...ns below reference the photo above in accordance with the numerical value 1 Iridium Antenna Connector Furthest connector from power LED indicator IRI etched into connector recess 2 Power LED Light Green Initial Power On Red Unit in Bootloader Mode Blue Blink OS is Booting Blue Steady Device is Ready Red Blink Iridium Firmware Upgrade Blue Blink SkyLink Firmware Upgrade 3 Cellular Antenna Connector...

Page 9: ...kyLink DC Pigtail Harness This is the cable you receive if you request the currently labeled SL100 IS SkyLink 10 Power Interface Cable with QuickPosition QPos Below are the specs OPERATING PARAMETERS Electrical External power o 10 34 VDC 12V nominal power o POE Power consumption Function Color Vin Brown GND Green SOS White 1 Power Port Connects to the following adapters 12V Cigarette Lighter 12V D...

Page 10: ...ts Reserved Back Panel Description The back panel of the unit contains a label with the following information Model series number Part number Product serial number Iridium IMEI WiFi SSID and password Required certification notifications Power and mechanical specifications Scannable QR code to access device WiFi ...

Page 11: ...stened to a rigid object to ensure optimal functionality There are three recommended methods for securing the terminal MOUNTING THE UNIT All four corners of the device contain holes that can be used to affix the unit via straps ties or bolts MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE An adhesive e g Velcro can be placed on the back panel of the unit and attached to a rigid object ...

Page 12: ... SkyLink allowing for the unit to be securely anchored to a fixed structure such as a wall An optional pole mount can also be purchased with the kit For installation on wall panel boat truck Use wall anchors 4 in 2 x 2 pattern Optional Pole Mount SkyLink Mounting Bracket For vertical pole mount installation shown Use V bolts 4 horizontally in 2 x 2 pattern For horizontal pole mount installation no...

Page 13: ... Guide v1 10 Page 13 of 29 2021 Blue Sky Network All Rights Reserved Other Installation Equipment In addition to the equipment described above the following may be useful to have during installation Screwdriver Socket Set ...

Page 14: ...om the antenna while the unit is operating The antenna should be mounted in an area that prevents close exposure to its radiation The antennas should be mounted with an unobstructed clear view of the sky to avoid connection and or data speed issues When possible distance antennas from large metallic objects in the field of view Place antennas as far away from other antennas e g radar magnetic comp...

Page 15: ...und plane is required for Maxtena antennas per antenna manufacturer Location Suggestions For the following diagrams location suggestions for SkyLink are in RED and for the antenna in BLUE Each section also includes a brief description of the location suggestions VEHICLE SkyLink Under driver or passenger seat In trunk of vehicle ...

Page 16: ...Antennas should be placed as far away from other antennas e g radar magnetic compasses as possible o If mounting to a metal mast the antenna should be placed above it otherwise it should be mounted to a wood or RF transparent fiberglass mast o A clear view of 22 below the horizontal plan is needed to provide full functionality under extreme roll conditions o A clear view of 2 below the horizontal ...

Page 17: ...ILDING SkyLink On roof NOTE The terminal should not be placed in a room when using the MARUWA antenna while it is directly connected to the terminal Antenna On roof NOTE Ensure that the antenna is placed in an unobstructed full view of the sky to mitigate connectivity and or data speed issues ...

Page 18: ... SkyLink Installation Guide v1 10 Page 18 of 29 2021 Blue Sky Network All Rights Reserved AIRCRAFT UAV NOTE For more detailed information please see the SkyLink 7100 Installation Guide SkyLink Installed internally Antenna On fuselage ...

Page 19: ...um SIM cards 1 Carefully remove the entire bottom panel of the unit by unscrewing the Phillips screw on each side of the panel 2 Insert SIM cards located behind connectivity port taking care to ensure wires remain tucked in NOTE A micro SD slot is also present behind the connectivity port Ensure that the SIM cards are placed into the correct holders and not the micro SD slot If the device does not...

Page 20: ... v1 10 Page 20 of 29 2021 Blue Sky Network All Rights Reserved Step 2 Attach Cellular Iridium Antennas CELLULAR ANTENNA The SkyLink device uses an LTE extender antenna that connects directly to the cellular antenna connector located on the top panel of the unit ...

Page 21: ...cated on the top panel IRI will be etched into the connector s recess NOTE All antennas should be positioned in a location where they have an unobstructed full view of the sky Please see Location Requirements for a full list of considerations There are multiple Iridium antennas that can be used with your SkyLink device Direct Connection MARUWA Connect the MARUWA antenna directly to the Iridium con...

Page 22: ...ena SCAN Sensor Systems MARUWA Connect the BSN provided cable to the respective antenna then attach the other end to the Iridium antenna connector High Profile Maxtena Uses up to 1 5dB loss 12 LMR240 cable Low Profile Maxtena TBD Sensor Systems Uses up to 2 0dB loss 18 LMR240 cable SCAN Uses up to 1 6dB loss 13 LMR240 cable MARUWA Max acceptable cable loss 1 0dB i e 5 LMR240 cable ...

Page 23: ...M1621HCT LP MM Passive antenna Frequency 1616 1626 MHz Impedance 50 ohms Polarization RHCP Operating temperature 40C to 85 C TNC female connector Sensor Systems Antenna S67 1575 414 Passive antenna Frequency 1616 1626 5 MHz Impedance 50 ohms Polarization RHCP Operating temperature 55 C to 70 C TNC female connector High Profile Maxtena M1621HCT HP Passive antenna Frequency 1616 1626 MHz Impedance 5...

Page 24: ...uide if you need further assistance To power on the device remove the connector cap from the power port located on the bottom panel of the unit Connect the power cable into the port and the adapter into the appropriate power source e g a wall or vehicle outlet Confirm Unit Status To confirm the status of the unit use the power LED indicator located on the top panel of the device It will show green...

Page 25: ...ry and available only from Blue Sky Network The SkyLink RS232 cable kit comes with a DB9F connector and conforms to the RS232 standard pinout for a DB9 Please contact sales blueskynetwork com or your reseller to purchase These will either be included in your kit depending upon your selection or can be purchased To attach the adapter remove the connector cap from the connectivity port located on th...

Page 26: ... that is furthest from the power LED indicator It has IRI etched into the connector recess 2 Ensure the SkyLink LED illuminates If the power LED indicator is stuck on red this is an indication of a hardware issue Remove the power cable from the power port and wait approximately 60 seconds until the power LED indicator fades from green to dark Once unit has completely shut down reapply power If dev...

Page 27: ... DIAGRAMS Cable diagrams can be created for specific installations upon request Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a need for more extensive diagrams Blue Sky Network can make cables too If you would like we can produce cables based on your installation needs Please contact us for more detail ...

Page 29: ...ve any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us by email or phone contact information is available at the bottom of this page For self help please visit https blueskynetwork com support Thank you for choosing Blue Sky Network Blue Sky Network 5353 Mission Center Rd Suite 222 San Diego CA 92108 Phone 1 858 551 3894 Email support blueskynetwork com Website www blueskynetwork com ...

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