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Globalstar, Inc. 
461 South Milpitas Blvd 
Milpitas, CA 95035 

USA 

 

 

 

 

Globalstar MCM-4M 

Single Antenna Multi Channel Modem 

 

 

 

Installation & Operation Manual 

 

 
GS-06-1095  (Preliminary) 

Publication Date: 17 January, 2007 
Globalstar CAGE Code: 1WSX0 

 
 

Copyright © Globalstar, Inc., 2007. 

All rights reserved 

Printed in the United States of America. 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for MCM-4M

Page 1: ...06 1095 Preliminary Publication Date 17 January 2007 Globalstar CAGE Code 1WSX0 Copyright Globalstar Inc 2007 All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Your System Information MCM 4...

Page 2: ...e surface of the transmitting antenna is fairly high Do not use when someone is within 29 inches 0 74 meters of the antenna C O M P L I A N C E W I T H R E G U L A T I O N S Your Multi Channel Modem h...

Page 3: ...n 3 4 3 3 1 Inventory 3 4 3 3 2 Other Materials Needed 3 4 3 4 Antenna Installation 3 4 3 5 Multi Channel Modem MCM 4M Installation 3 5 3 6 RJ 45 Ethernet Cable Routing 3 6 3 7 Turn Power ON 3 6 3 8 I...

Page 4: ...Modem Front Panel 1 2 Figure 3 1 MCM 4M Remote Client Terminal Configuration 3 2 Figure 3 2 MCM 4M Single Piece Antenna Installation 3 4 Figure 3 3 MCM 4M Rear Panel 3 5 Figure 3 4 MCM 4M Front Panel...

Page 5: ...nection won t work until another satellite which is not blocked is received or the platform moves to a location where your antenna will no longer be blocked by the object If the antenna is no longer p...

Page 6: ...were connected to any other Ethernet LAN When the MCM 4M is operating normally it provides the path to and from the Internet and will be transparent to you Refer to figure 2 1 for an overview of the s...

Page 7: ...M 4M can be used to convey the application data between the originating terminal within the customer s private data network and the remote terminal attached to the MCM 4M When used in conjunction with...

Page 8: ...MCM 4M can operate in a Globalstar service area that only supports the asynchronous data mode but at a lower data rate Notes For current details of Globalstar s packet data and asynchronous data serv...

Page 9: ...nt Terminal Configuration The system is shipped comprised of the following items 1 Antenna It is essential that the Antenna has a clear hemispheric view of the overhead sky above the platform from abo...

Page 10: ...lobal Positioning Satellite GPS receivers do not have the appropriate band pass filter 14 75MHz 16 75MHz fitted before the pre amplifier stage Use of this type of antennae may cause a GPS receiver to...

Page 11: ...ed Because each installation is different some materials and supplies will need to be provided by the installer These includes screws to mount any additional items PC Computer s LAN components and ass...

Page 12: ...r cable to the location where the MCM 4M will be installed 5 Connect the Transmit coax to the TX connector of the Antenna Connect the Receive Coax to the RX connector on the Antenna Connect the antenn...

Page 13: ...tup Remote Client Equipment Continue with the installation and setup of any remote client terminals This section assumes that the computers that will be used as the remote client terminals already hav...

Page 14: ...r M C M 4 M I N S T A L L A T I O N 3 7 3 Click on the Network and Internet Connections icon 4 Click on the Network Connections icon in the bottom portion of the screen 5 Double click on the Local Are...

Page 15: ...ies box 7 Scroll down the This connection uses the following items list and select the Internet Protocol TCP IP item 8 Click the Properties box 9 Select the radio button to Obtain an IP address automa...

Page 16: ...N 3 9 3 8 2 To configure remote client terminals with MS Windows 2000 operating system 1 Click on Start 2 Select Settings 3 Select Control panel 4 Double click on the Network and Dial up Connections i...

Page 17: ...s box 7 Scroll down the Components checked are used by this connection list and select the Internet Protocol TCP IP item 8 Click the Properties box 9 Select the radio button to Obtain an IP address au...

Page 18: ...MS Windows 98 operating system 1 Click on Start 2 Select Settings 3 Select Control panel 4 Double click on the Network icon 5 Select the Configuration tab 6 Scroll down the The following network comp...

Page 19: ...l s t a r M C M 4 M I N S T A L L A T I O N 3 12 8 Select the IP Address tab 9 Select the radio button to Obtain an IP address automatically 10 Click on OK 11 Close all other previously opened dialogu...

Page 20: ...the primary MCM 4M Unit 5 Set the Thumbwheel Switch to position 2 3 or 4 on the subsequent MCM 4M Units depending on how many units are cascaded 6 Route Ethernet Cable to planned locations of remote...

Page 21: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M G E N E R A L T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 4 2 4 3 Multi Channel Modem MCM 4M 4 Unit Cascaded Set up Front Panel Figure 4 3 MCM 4M 4 Unit Cascaded Front Panel...

Page 22: ...op the test after 45 seconds If PING replies were received then check the Browser s proxy setting and retry If the PINGs were not replied to then go to step 2 2 PING the IP address of the MCM 4M If th...

Page 23: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M G E N E R A L T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 5 2 5 2 3 Problem Browsing to destinations the World Wide Web is slower than usual 1 Contact your Technical Support person...

Page 24: ...nsmit 1610 1626 5 MHz Receive 2483 5 2500 MHz 6 3 Mechanical Specifications Antenna Height 8 83 inches Width 4 12 inches Length 8 87 inches Weight 4 5 lbs Multi Channel Modem Height 1 75 inches Width...

Page 25: ...NCT0601 001 MCM 4M Top and Side View 7 4 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Top View Cover Removed 7 5 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Cable DWG Modem Data Cntl Ports to MCP CCA 7 6 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M RF Cable Diagram 7 7 ANCT...

Page 26: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 2 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Parts List...

Page 27: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 3 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Front and Rear Panel...

Page 28: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 4 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Top and Side View...

Page 29: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 5 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Top View Cover Removed...

Page 30: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 6 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Cable DWG Modem Data Cntl Ports to MCP CCA...

Page 31: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 7 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M RF Cable Diagram...

Page 32: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 8 ANCT0601 001 MCM 4M Chassis and Power Supply Wiring Diagram...

Page 33: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 9 ANCT0601 029 MCM 4M External RF Cable Drawing...

Page 34: ...G l o b a l s t a r M C M 4 M D R A W I N G S 7 10 ANCT0601 030 MCM 4M Antenna Power Cable Drawing...

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