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 RST100B RemoteSAT Terminal 

Installation and User

Manual

BEAM Communications Pty Ltd

Summary of Contents for RemoteSAT RST100B

Page 1: ...RST100B RemoteSAT Terminal Installation and User Manual BEAM Communications Pty Ltd ...

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Page 3: ...by Beam for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Beam Beam reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright 2017 Beam Communications Pty Ltd All rights reserved Product name RST100B User Installation Manual Manua...

Page 4: ...shers 2 x Mounting Brackets 1 x Adapter Cable CBLASY015501 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for your RST100B RST970 Intelligent handset Iridium Cable Kit Iridium Antenna External Ringer Beam GoalZERO UPS Battery Pack RST060 Additional Information For the latest in supporting software and documentation for RST100B RemoteSAT please visit www beamcommunications co...

Page 5: ...uture reference PIN Name Function Symptom Your PIN SIM PIN Supplied by your Service Provider Unlocks SIM card to enable calls to be made Signal LED flashes Red PUK Supplied by your Service Provider Unlocks a locked SIM card Signal LED flashes Red User PIN Supplied here Allows access to user menu of RST100B via log port Enter PIN on console 9876 Default setting Supervisor PIN Supplied here Allows a...

Page 6: ...ONNECTING THE AC POWER CABLE 17 CONNECTING THE DC POWER CABLE 18 CONNECTING A HANDSET OR OTHER POTS RJ 11 DEVICE 18 CONNECTING A LAPTOP OR PC 19 CONNECTING TO THE LOG PORT 20 CONNECTING AN ANTENNA CABLE 20 INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA 21 RJ11 POTS EQUIPMENT 21 PIN CODES 22 MAKING A PHONE CALL 23 LOGGING ON TO IRIDIUM NETWORK 23 MAKING A PHONE CALL 23 ACCESSING VMAIL AND SMS ON YOUR RST1OOB 24 V...

Page 7: ...TIONS 28 BEAM RST970 INTELLIGENT HANDSET 28 SPECIFICATION SUMMARY 29 RS232 SPECIFICATION 30 PHYSICAL CONNECTION 30 RS232 PORT SIGNAL SUPPORT AND HANDSHAKING 31 RS232 PORT ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 32 BEAM WARRANTY CONDITIONS 35 ...

Page 8: ...uipment There are no user serviceable parts inside If a DC power supply is to be used its output must comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV requirements of IEC60950 All connectors except the Line and Accessory sockets must only be con nected to equipment ports which comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV requirements of IEC60950 Conventions in this Manual Warnings cautions and notes...

Page 9: ...ecializes in Voice Data Tracking and customized solutions Beam develops innovative products and services to meet market demands and niche applications Beam s leading edge products are deployed in a wide range of vertical markets including Maritime Transport Government Defense Mining Construction Forestry Emergency Services Relief Aid Telemetry and Rural Telephony Supported by a dedicated team of p...

Page 10: ... the connection of standard telephone handsets and other telecommunications devices emulates the functionality of the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN includes two wire voice connections a Hayes compatible modem providing a serial socket for a computer a socket for the connection of a plug pack type mains power supply and a connection to an external antenna provides a serial control interfac...

Page 11: ...in Australia Antenna Power Input 11 32V DC Remote Status Indicator Accessory Line Handset Comm Port Log Port Reset A F G H I B C D E A RJ11 Phone Socket B Parallel RJ11 Phone Socket C Intelligent Handset D Comm Data Port E Reset Button F Iridium Antenna Port G DC Power Input H Remote Status Indicator Not used I Log Port Configuration Port using Beam Management System ...

Page 12: ...ect to network support and not available from all providers SMS The SMS LED flashes to indicate an SMS message is waiting Call The Call LED indicates the status of the call which can be In Call Waiting to connect Incoming call Signal The Signal LED indicates the strength of the signal from the Iridium network at your location This LED displays different colours to indicate the strength of the RF R...

Page 13: ...void exposing the card to static electricity water or dirt Scratching or bending the SIM card will damage the card or its metal contacts Installing Removing the SIM Card The SIM card is stored in a recess in the SIM card compartment located at bottom of your RST100B If your Service Provider has not installed the SIM card for you follow these steps to install it WARNING Make sure the RST100RST100B ...

Page 14: ...Remove the screws with the allen key provided to expose the SIM holder of the RST100B Step 4 Gently insert the SIM card into the slot making sure that the golden connectors are facing downwards SIM CARD Step 5 Replace the cover and secure with allen screws Step 6 Slide the compartment cover back into place Step 7 Secure the cover with the holding screw removed in Step 1 above ...

Page 15: ...mounting for mobile and fixed positioning NOTE To ensure a secure installation 1 Mount the RST100B on a clean even surface 2 Clean the mount surface of the RST100B 3 Use the correct type of screws as supplied 4 If mounting on wood ensure wood is structurally sound 5 Leave enough room around the RST100B to allow easy access to the rear panel 6 Do not install the unit in a permanently concealed area...

Page 16: ... ture making sure the space between the brackets is wide enough to smoothly slide in the RST100B P o w e r V m a il S M S C a ll S ig n a l Satellite Terminal RST100 Step 2 Secure the RST100B to the mounting brackets using supplied screws Step 3 Carefully slot the RST100B between the two mounting brackets and secure with the retaining screws ...

Page 17: ...r cable into the power jack located on the rear panel of the RST100B Made in Australia Antenna Power Input 11 32V DC Remote Status Indicator Accessory Line Handset Comm Port Log Port Reset 4 Secure the cable by tightening the plug collar 5 Using a country specific PC Monitor or kettle cord not included in the kit connect this to the AC plug pack for accessing Mains power ...

Page 18: ...e cable by tightening the plug collar Connecting a Handset or other POTS RJ 11 device 1 Connect a telephone answering machine or cordless phone into the Line or Accessory socket This socket supports an RJ11 plug Facsimile Messaging via a standard RJ11 connection is not supported on the Iridium Network see your Service Provider to discuss the dedicated FX2600 Iridium Fax Unit or visit us at www bea...

Page 19: ... Only use the extension cables for this handset provided Cables up to 30 metres in length are available consult with your Service Provider Connecting a laptop or PC 1 Plug the laptop cable into the Comm Port of the RST100B Made in Australia Antenna Power Input 11 32V DC Remote Status Indicator Accessory Line Handset Comm Port Log P Reset Figure Serial cable connected to Comm Port For more informat...

Page 20: ...Alert Monitoring Device refer to the instruction provided with the accessory device for configuration and installation Connecting an Antenna Cable 1 Plug the antenna cable into the antenna jack located on the rear panel of the RST100B as shown below Secure this cable by tightening the connector collar 2 The specified cable being used must not exceed the Iridium 3dB maximum loss rating This will en...

Page 21: ...luding standard corded cordless multiple handset cordless answering machines and other external ringing devices a telecommunication standard of 3REN which allows it to support multiple extension of the line long cable runs off the RJ11 socket This provides flexibility for installation as well as running long line distances from power in remote environments most RJ11 equipment that can be purchased...

Page 22: ... then hang up When successful the phone will register and proceed with normal use Flashing Red LED Distinctive dial tone high tone is longer than low tone Enter the PUK code await a change of tone up to ten seconds and hang up When successful the phone will register and proceed with normal use Constant LED Normal dial tone No action required The PUK code is required to be entered if the SIM PIN is...

Page 23: ...tion of this manual Making a phone call To successfully make a call on the Iridium network you need the following Dial tone on the telephone handset Call LED must shine green or orange continuously Continue to make your phone call as you normally use a traditional phone noting any dialling prefix instructions advised by your service provider Once you have entered the phone number you will hear pro...

Page 24: ...e RST100B Configuration and Beam Management System Manual for details of how to connect a PC to the RST100RST100B to read and send SMS messages Connecting your RST100B with a PABX The RST100B RJ11 port presents as an FXS line that is it looks like an exchange or central office line to a standard DTMF telephone attached to the RJ11 analog port If instead of a standard telephone a PABX is connected ...

Page 25: ... Dialled number processing to support crew calling and specialised applications Line settings such as dial tone frequency and sound in order to make the RST100B sound like any other phone in the network Gain settings to allow optimisation for short and long copper tails up to 500m Impedance to accommodate a large range of terminals equipment including PBXs This ability to adapt the RST100B to part...

Page 26: ...ction with an SMS POTS telephone as the Intelligent handset and the SMS POTS telephone cannot receive SMS messages sequentially The SMS POTS telephone will always have priority Using an SMS POTS telephone connected to an RST100B enables the handset to be run long distances from the RST100B over whilst still supporting SMS Typically the Intelligent type handsets are limited to less than 10m 30 wher...

Page 27: ...sage is the Supervisor menu Digits can be entered exactly as you would enter them if you were on a directly connected terminal All replies to your commands come back in one SBD email attachment and the original entered command is echoed back so you can see what each reply is for Eg To set the Ringer Frequency remotely to 20Hz Send an SMS to the phone number containing RST RMT 3170 4120 Where RST R...

Page 28: ...nt handset This Intelligent Handset enables you to access Voice and SMS services over the Iridium network in conjunction with the RST100B Connecting an Intelligent Handset The Intelligent handset is easily connected to the RJ45 socket located on the RST100B Voice Data module The unit should be powered off before inserting the connector and then reset once connected An extension cable to the Intell...

Page 29: ...terface L Band Transceiver 9522B Frequency range 1616MHz to 1626 5MHz Average Power 7W during a transmit slot max Average Power 0 6 W during a frame typical Receiver Sensitivity 118 5 dBm at 50W typical Receiver Spurious Rejection at offsets 1 MHz typical 60 dB Duplexing method TDD Time Domain Duplex Oscillator stability 1 5ppm Input output impedance 50 Ohms Multiplexing method TDMA FDMA Environme...

Page 30: ... a 1 1 cable Physical Connection The pin out of both connectors is described in the following table Pin Signal Direction Description 1 DCD RST PC Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD RST PC Received Data 3 TXD PC RST Transmitted Data 4 DTR PC RST Date Terminal Ready 5 GND Signal Ground Common 6 DSR RST PC Data Set Ready CTS and DCD 7 RTS PC RST Request to Send 8 CTS PC RST Clear to Send 9 RI RST PC Ring Indi...

Page 31: ...rt and hardware handshaking is loop back only since the command set requires a minimal buffer RS232 Port LBT Data Port Data Logging Port DCD DCD DTR RXD RXD TXD TXD DTR DTR DSR DSR DTR RTS RTS CTS CTS RTS RI RI not connected RS232 Port Electrical Parameters The LBT Comm Port and Log Ports conform to the RS232 interface specification with the following parameters however the Log Port communicates o...

Page 32: ... refer to the handbook Q PC cannot connect to RST100B A Check that the correct cable is used on the correct port and that the bit rate is set the same for both terminal and RST100B Q You cannot make calls A Check that the antenna is properly mounted Do you have a clear view of the sky Did you enter the number in international format All calls made from the Iridium System require a special calling ...

Page 33: ...ne number Q Your PIN is blocked A Enter the PIN unblocking key PUK1 or contact your service provider Q Your PIN2 is locked A Enter the PIN2 unblocking key PUK2 or contact our service provider Q Your SIM card won t work A Is the card inserted the correct way Is the gold chip visibly damaged or scratched Return the card to your service provider Check the SIM and phone contacts If they are dirty clea...

Page 34: ...splay says Enter PUK A Enter the PIN unblocking key PUK1 or contact your service provider Q Your PIN is blocked A Check Card or Insert Card Check the card is inserted correctly Check the contacts of the card are clean Clean the chip with a soft cloth See your Service Provider if continues ...

Page 35: ... defects in material and workmanship in accordance with and subject to the following terms and conditions 1 This warranty is limited to the original Customer only It cannot be transferred or assigned to third parties unless the intent to transfer to a third party is expressly indicated in a purchase order and or warranty processing arrangements have been agreed upon in writing by Beam 2 Beam Commu...

Page 36: ...s will not accept responsibility for any invoiced goods or services that are not covered by a Beam Communications written purchase order Under no circumstance does Beam Communications agree to pay for labor or other related expenses associated with the troubleshooting and or repair of our product without prior specific written authorization 8 Information in our descriptive literature is based on p...

Page 37: ...vered You should contact your service provider in relation to problems with products and we at Beam will assist your service provider to resolve them including by replacement where required Limitations of Warranty Local Laws This Product is covered by Australian warranty This Limited Warranty is applicable in all countries and is enforceable in any country or region where Beam or its reseller offe...

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