3
Handset, Simple Operation
Up to five handsets can be connected to the Inmarsat B terminal.
Each handset can be in one of 3 states, active, passive and
disabled. Only one handset can be in the active state, the handset
currently in use.
Handset States
The normal display and signalling of the handset are:
In Disabled State:
a) Display is cleared and the light is turned off.
b) The “Power” indicator lamp gives a short flash every 5 seconds.
In Passive State:
a1) If the handset is ready for operation, the display shows one of
the following read-outs, depending on the security lock state:
Lock = Enabled
Lock = Disabled
a2) If the system is occupied by another handset, this is displayed;
for example a connection established from handset 2 will show
the following display in the passive handsets.
If the line is being used by another service on the Inmarsat B
terminal - e.g. telex - this appears from the passive handset
display.
b) The “Power” indicator lamp is turned off shortly every 5 seconds.
In Active State:
a) The display shows the following:
b) The “Power” indicator lamp flashes twice every second.
Handset Power On/Off
If you want to toggle the handset’s power on/off condition, simply:
1.
Press and hold the on/off button.
2.
Wait 3 to 5 secounds for either a continuous tone signal or the
“Power”, “Call” and “In use” indicator lamps to be turned on
simultaneously.
3.
Release the button.
Unlocking Handset
If security lock is turned on, the user has to key in a pin code before
the handset can be forced into the active state. The security lock
state is indicated by the key icon and the displayed text in passive
state. With security lock on, the display shows:
Having pressed any key, the user is asked to pick a user name from
a list. The user name determines which facilities the user has access
to. Furthermore the user name is stored in the call log for later use.
Ready
Press a Key
To Activate
Ready
Hook Off And
Enter Number
OCCUPIED
CONNECTED
By CU 2
Ready
Hook Off And
Enter Number
Ready
Press a Key
To Activate
Not Ready
Line Busy
By Telex